Artepasta

Alcohol: Full Bar

Classic paellas for two or more are the specialty at this "casual", midpriced West Village Spaniard, which also turns out "flavorful" tapas and other favorites; the space is modeled after the traveling theaters in Spain, plus sidewalk seating is perfect for watching the "parade of fun people" passing by.

This friendly Village eatery is like an old friend to many locals. The prices are low and the pasta is consistently good, with all the Italian standards. Notable dishes include the rigatoni melanzane (eggplant with fresh herbs, marinara, mozzarella) or the homemade butternut squash ravioli. Sunday nights are all about the $1 glass of sangría.

Chef Jesus Nunez, the culinary wizard from Madrid and erstwhile top toque at the Upper West Side’s Gastroarte, is in the kitchen of Barraca. And he’s not deconstructing or decompressing anything; instead, the chef, with a proclivity for molecular gastronomy, is cooking above-average, straightforward Spanish tapas. Grilled cuttlefish and kale, simply paired but well executed; “broken eggs,” a...

The folks behind Macondo and Rayuela bring more Spanish cuisine to the West Village, curated by executive chef Jesus Nunez.

Welcome to Arte Pasta! Offering age-old tradition and timelessrecipes that have been passed down through generations, the restaurantsuccessfully combines cuisine and atmosphere to create a dining experiencethat won't soon be forgotten. Quiet and elegant, Arte Pasta is thekind of place that could be your home away from home - smells of spices andhomemade cooking fill the air while a friendly and...