The West Village is about to get a lot more chicken-centric. Cleo, a compact neighborhood rotisserie from Three Top Hospitality, is slated to start spinning birds on April 17, promising a tight, comfort-heavy menu built around a marinated 24‑hour rotisserie chicken, Mediterranean-leaning mains, and a handful of sides. The dining room is intentionally intimate, with seating for roughly 34 guests, and the team is already eyeing future outdoor seating and a takeout window.
When and where it opens
According to Cleo's website, the rotisserie is scheduled to open on April 17 at a West Village location. The site bills Cleo as “A New York Rotisserie” and lists contact information as the space gets its final touches before opening night.
Menu and hours
As reported by WhatNow, the menu centers on a marinated 24‑hour rotisserie chicken served with three sauces: zhug, labneh ranch, and a spicy red sauce. Starters will include cornbread with harissa-honey butter and chicken liver mousse. Sides run from fries and potato salad to seasonal vegetable dishes, and mains expand to branzino and a seasonal risotto. Desserts are set to stay in comfort territory with soft serve and a warm skillet cookie. The restaurant plans to open daily from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., in a room designed by Social Works and Decade to seat about 34 guests.
Who’s behind it
Cleo comes from Halley Chambers and Kip Gleize of Three Top Hospitality, the team behind neighborhood spots like Margot and Montague Diner. They discussed the new project on the Wear Many Hats podcast, where they highlighted their focus on small, hospitality-driven operations. Chef Juliana Latif, known for her work at Zou Zou's and in fine-dining kitchens, will lead Cleo’s kitchen, bringing Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors to the rotisserie-focused menu.
Where it fits
Cleo’s debut lands in the middle of a citywide rush of chicken and rotisserie concepts as operators chase casual, shareable formats. Eater has tracked several similar openings this April, marking a particularly busy month for neighborhood restaurants.
Cleo lists its April 17 opening on its site, and prospective diners can keep an eye on Cleo's website for the latest updates as the team wraps up the space. Alongside the rotisserie, guests can expect a compact cocktail program and an easygoing wine list designed to play nicely with those 24‑hour birds.
