Itching to explore the freshest new spots in the West Village? From an Italian restaurant to a dessert bar, read on for a list of the newest businesses to land in this part of New York City.
Solaro
13 Carmine St.
Solaro is a wine bar and restaurant specializing in authentic Italian cuisine. The menu features a selection of appetizers, pastas and entrees, such as octopus with chickpea puree, roasted red beet salad, butternut squash ravioli with black truffle butter sauce, linguine with clams, straccetti (pan-seared filet mignon with goat cheese and truffle caviar) and more. For dessert, there's homemade tiramisu, and the entire menu is available as part of a $45 four-course prix-fixe.
Solaro currently holds five stars out of seven reviews on Yelp, indicating excellent reviews.
Yelper Paola N., who reviewed the business on Nov. 4, wrote, "Awesome new Italian spot. Went there with a few friends and had an amazing time!"
Ilaria L. noted, "Good for dates and for dinners with friends or family."
Solaro is open from 6–11 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m.–11 p.m. on weekends.
The Riddler
51 Bank St.
The Riddler is a champagne bar and the second location of the San Francisco original, which entrepreneur Jen Pelka opened in 2017. This cozy, 700-square-foot spot stocks more than 150 different champagnes and sparkling wines and serves a menu of small plates and gastropub fare. Check out the raw bar platters, the caviar served with creme fraiche and potato chips, the white truffle risotto or the burger with rosemary fries.
The Riddler currently holds 3.5 stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp, indicating fair reviews.
Yelper Mike C. wrote, "As always, I came just for the food, and it's a very short menu still as they ramp up, but it was all excellent."
Yelper Caroline K. noted, "I just think they should offer a few more budget-friendly items on their list besides Miller High Life."
The Riddler is open from 5 p.m.–midnight daily.
Nami Nori
33 Carmine St.
Nami Nori is a sushi bar specializing in taco-shaped temaki (hand rolls). Diners at this 40-seat restaurant can expect an array of classic and signature hand rolls (including vegan versions), which are available a la carte or as a five-temaki chef's tasting menu. Other menu items include shareables like shishito peppers, edamame and furikake fries, and there's a full selection of beer, wine and sake, too.
With a 4.5-star rating out of 37 reviews on Yelp, Nami Nori has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Emily A., who reviewed the restaurant on Oct. 29, wrote, "Obsessed with this place already!"
Jacklyn C. added, "Service is A+ for a smart, casual-format resto that's trying to turn tables as quickly as possible."
Nami Nori is open from 5:30–11 p.m. Monday-Wednesday and 5:30 p.m.–midnight Thursday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Marble Dessert Bar
27 Bedford St.
Marble Dessert Bar is a dessert spot that offers a prix-fixe "sweet experience," according to its website. For $35, guests receive a four-course dessert tasting menu prepared counter-side by chef-owners Maya Sittisuntorn and Mauro Pompili. The rotating menu features seasonal desserts, and an optional wine pairing is available. During the day, the business operates as a coffee shop.
Yelp users are excited about the business, which currently holds five stars out of 28 reviews on the site.
Yelper Jonathan C., who reviewed Marble Dessert Bar on Nov. 2, wrote, "Highly recommend."
Esther J. noted, "I felt like I was eating paintings from a museum. Definitely great for a nice night out."
Marble Dessert Bar offers prix-fixe dessert menus from 4–10:30 p.m. on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 4–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. From Tuesday-Sunday, it opens at 10 a.m. for coffee service, which lasts through the early afternoon. (It's closed on Monday.)
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