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Barrio 47
Categories: Restaurants Modern European Restaurants Spanish Restaurants Italian Modern European, Spanish, Italian [Edit]
47 8th Ave(between Jane St & West 4th St)
Manhattan, NY 10014
Neighbourhood: West Village
(212) 255-3900
- Nearest Transit:
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8 Av (L)
14 St (A, C, E)
14 St (1, 2, 3)
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 5:30 pm - 1 am
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage, Street
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Hipster, Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
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24 reviews for Barrio 47
24 reviews in English
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Review from Steve S.
New York, NY
5/11/2012
Came here with two friends from out of town and had a great time. It was the perfect spot for an intimate dinner in a trendy little place.
Pros:
The food was pretty good. We ordered two flat breads, the mushroom and chorizo. The chorizo was shredded on top so it wasn't so heavy which was perfect. The mushroom however was much better (to my surprise). Both my friend and I had a fish dish. One was the sea bass which I loved and the special of the day. Our other friend had the pasta which looked pretty boring.
The decor is very nice. It's very chic and trendy and I didn't think the tables were that close to each other as other reviewers mentioned. I wouldn't recommend this place for groups but for parties of 4 or less it's perfect.
The drinks! I had 3 of the hibiscus special. It was like hibsicus reduction with vodka and something else. Very light and so good....when you could get the waitress to remember to bring another over.
Cons:
The service was a bit mixed. At first very nice but the waitress and waiters got a little flakey as the night progressed. We asked for a drink and had to remind them several times. The place is not that big and there were two bartenders working the small bar. No excuse.
Would def return. -
Review from Veena V.
4/17/2012
Met friends for a birthday dinner. It's one of those places that make you feel very new york, the design, the music, the narrow body and the community style tables. It's like dinner sexy. If that makes any sense...
The food was okay, I thought their appetizers/small plates were fine but my pasta was bland. They had fresh mushrooms and squash, but as often happens in pappardelle or gnocchi dishes, they don't salt the pasta water and they never season after. Leaving you with traces of truffle oil but nothing else.
It is on the pricier side for food that is okay, which is why it's a high 2/low 3 for me. However, the raucous nature of the place, made it a good spot to celebrate and the staff was friendly and accommodating. -
Review from Joe L.
2/27/2012
Came here on Sat night with a large party to celebrate a milestone birthday. The decor is very chic and trendy, compared to the laid back wine bar/pizza parlor feel of the former business in this space (Pasita). Lots of candle light and contemporary mood lighting, which almost gave it a lounge/club sort of feel. The gradual emergence of thumping house music only further solidified that sensation as the night wore on. The space is long and narrow, but it's set up fairly well to maximize what they've got to work with.
We sat at a long, communal table that runs the length of the middle third of the room. The bar area takes up about the first third after you enter, and the back third is comprised of several smaller tables and the huge wood-burning pizza oven and food prep area. It's all open, so you can see everything, which I like. The owners were flitting about quite a bit and kind of hovering at times, perhaps because we were a party of 10, or maybe just because they are still relatively new. Whatever the case, It wasn't overbearing, but I did find it a tad overzealous and mildly annoying. Overall, the service was attentive and solid. We had organized a pre-fixe menu in advance, so there really wasn't a whole lot of work for them to do, except for keeping us good and drunk, which they accomplished.
We had a couple different flat breads and a grilled octopus salad as starters, all of which were delicious. The octopus was cooked perfectly, and seasoned with a nice burst of citrus, paired with avocado. Mmm. The mains were salmon, hanger steak or chicken. I managed to sample all of them, and I have to say, all of them were very good. Aside from the one pregnant woman in our party who had to send back her dish to be cooked a bit more, everyone's dishes were executed very well and I would have gladly eaten any of them. I found the chicken to be particularly juicy and tender, served on a bed of truffle mashed potatoes, if memory serves. Again, mmm.
Dessert was crème brûlée and a molten chocolate torte filled with raspberry ganache and vanilla ice cream. Both were outstanding. You love how I hooked up those accent marks in crème brûlée, didn't you? The drinks must have been über (accent!) expensive, because we all had an idea of what the total should have been based on the menu arrangement, but all expectations were blown out of the water when the bill came. It was really f*cking expensive! We probably should have questioned it, but honestly, when there is a big party and people are drinking like vikings with reckless abandon, wily servers often have an easy time of fleecing their patrons with minor effort. Consider ourselves duped, I guess.
Don't know that I'll rush back here, but it was a fun time and the food/drinks were all very good. It got very jammed up from around 9 on, so if you're rolling with a group, reservations are highly recommended, if not required. -
Review from Max C.
Flushing, NY
5/8/2012
I really hated the setup with a single long table that sits multiple parties. The group next to me was super loud and I was barely able to hear what my friend were saying.
As for the food, it was mediocre. The special of the day, which was steak, was very good, but the lamb dish was not. It barely had any meat on it. -
Review from Oleg M.
Brooklyn, NY
5/3/2012
Took my Mom, Mother-in-law, Dad and wife for an early Mother's Day dinner. We ordered flat breads, octopus, fish and meat of the day and drinks. Everything was great and I don't think I'll ever have an 8pus better than they make it there. The chef- even though very young is very talented. Highly recommend.
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Review from Dan C.
Manhattan, NY
4/23/2012 Seated via OpenTable
really disappointed the second time around. Except for a really amazing bartender whose smile lit up the room the rest of the staff seemed to be disinterested. Nothing bad just not a good vibe and the food was suprisingly bland. I'll try it again because it is a great space and nearby so hopefully it was an off night all around.
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Review from citygirl C.
Manhattan, NY
3/29/2012
Met my gal pal and my hubbie here on Weds. about 6:45 right before happy hour ended and had a great experience! Coco the bartender treated us like we were the only patrons in the room.... Really great spot to meet for Drinks after work. Will definately return.
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Review from John R.
New York, NY
2/11/2012
The gnocchi was ok and so was the hangar steak. The steak had some parts that were nearly all gristle so I was a bit disappointed in that. The sauce the steak was marinated in, however, was super delicious.
The service and crowd were nice. It wasn't super busy (I'm guessing because it's a relatively new restaurant). I wish this place the best - it has a lot of potential. -
Review from Abbey V.
Manhattan, NY
3/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Entered the bar as a friend was desperately looking for a restroom, and the others in the party chose to stay for a while. The bar is cute, and welcoming, with low candlelight filling the small room. We tried what we thought was the Sangria, some concoction of sorts on the edge of the bar that appeared to be the special. Special it was not. After one sip, I put the drink down and never picked it up again the rest of the evening. 3 Starts for the decor and "feel".
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Review from Shaan C.
Manhattan, NY
1/26/2012
I really didn't want to like this place. After having a long love affair with the space's former inhabitant Pasita (lovely arepas and pizzas) I was sad to see it replaced.
BUT- Barrio 47 is pretty spectacular. Walked in on a Wednesday night around 9pm to a lively packed house. Happened to luck out with a table for 2 and was seated within minutes. It's a great space- attention to detail has transformed the place from what it was under Pasita- large open oven still there but covered in decorative tiles with new polished counters and high tables all around. Feels similar to Boqueria near Union Sq, but with a distinctly West Village vibe.
Great wine list- bottles from mid $30's and up. We went all seafood for the dinner so I'll speak to what I know:
Get:
Caramelized Scallops- served with a warm cauliflower puree- delicious
Portuguese Octopus- my favorite dish of the night- perfectly grilled over a bed of avocado, golden raisins and lemon salad
Don't:
Grilled Prawns- too salty, not enough seasoning on the tails themselves. The saffron rice was the one redeeming element but I'd opt for the Gnocchi or Tagliatelle otherwise.
Desert- No clue what this was, but it was amazing. Butternut Squash Ice Cream over a warm banana, strawberry, gnutella mix.
Extra points for the service- friendly, informative, with wine and water never empty. -
Review from Paul M.
Whitestone, NY
2/16/2012
Great spot love the COD = cocktail of day fun cocktails made by awesome mixologist appetizer are fresh made in wood burning pizza oven (you got to see it ) food is plentiful and delicious cooked to perfection bring a date or friends a great spot to hang out. The owners a super friendly and their to make sure you have a great time.
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Review from Manuel C.
Brooklyn, NY
3/12/2012
Place is nice. Some say it's cramped, others consider it intimate. It's up to you to choose. The food is very tasty and flavorful. A bit overpriced for such humble portions however. Waiter was beyond friendly and attentive which was a big plus. Beware some appetizers like the foie gras is minuscule in size but astronomical on price with taste that only ranges in the "tasty" spectrum and not in the stellar
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Review from Cindy S.
New York, NY
12/30/2011
The seafood dishes were delicious (Carmelized scallops, Portuguese octopus, Grilled prawns). My fave fave was the wild mushroom Cocas, a mini thin crust pizza dish.
I'm very much about comfort w/ style when I go out to eat. I loved the comfy leather backed bar chairs & velvet banquet seats. The handbag hooks underneath the tables were genius. Loved the warm lighting. -
Review from Jesse Z.
Manhattan, NY
2/16/2012
The food was ok but nothing special. The dish I ordered (scallops) was a bit small and it was still cold in the middle. I realize that scallops aren't supposed to be fully cooked but it was a turn off.
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Review from Samuel P.
Flatiron, Manhattan, NY
12/29/2011
I loved the food and service. Located in a cool area. Food was very tasty and reasonably priced. I went there for brunch and loved the brunch as well. Good spot.
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Review from Matt I.
Manhattan, NY
3/10/2012 Seated via OpenTable
It was petty good. Thought the appetizers were a bit better than the entres. Pizzas quite good. Great aromas out of the oven. Go and have appetizers and drinks.
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Review from Daisy R.
CANAL STREET, NY
3/8/2012 Seated via OpenTable
it's really nice and cozy place, but i am not head over heels about the food. The Coca was good, we order the mushroom one, maybe a little light on the salt. The steak tartare was not memorable, i had many better ones elsewhere. our entry was arctic char, it turns out that i am not into that fish. I felt it was a bit flat. the best part was probably the desert which was baked banana? topped with ice cream, yum! We also ordered my favorite mascadet, but it was insipid. Will return for Monday special and i liked the atmosphere, maybe try the meat next time and sample some cocktail.
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Review from Paula S.
PECK SLIP, NY
Updated - 4/18/2012
From the second you step into Barrio you feel like you have left NY and entered a relaxed yet vibrant local European spot. A friendly hostess greets you in as you enter and pass by the bustling yet organized bar and communal table. As soon as you seat you are presented the menus and another friendly staff in my case the owner,greets you and makes sure he introduces the special dishes as well as favorites. Food was phenomenal, sensational flavors with fine and fresh ingredients, loved everything I tried especially the seafood variety, the tar tar, scallop coca and the fish of the day were were delicious!!!!!!!! Cocktails were very creative ad the bartender had no problem listening to my request yet freely using his "inspiration" to create something unique. Great experience cant wait to go back, perfect neighborhood gem, I almost didn't want to write a review to keep this hidden treasure a secret!
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11/29/2011 First to Review
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Review from nicole m.
Leonia, NJ
12/23/2011
Overcharged us at the bar for our drinks and then overcharged us at our dinner. I would look over your check carefully. Food was ok.
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Review from Euge C.
New York, NY
2/3/2012
Came on a Thursday night for dinner. We came early to grab a drink at the bar....bad idea. The bartender was sooo slow and had no idea what he was doing he was definitely new. I ordered the Meli cocktail which tasted so watered down so switched to a glass of Malbec which wasn't that great either. We sat down for dinner and was ready to let the bar situation go and enjoy our meal. The restaurant is decorated awesome love that you can see the kitchen and the wood burning oven. Tables are a gorgeous white marble and the booths are comfortable. Ambiance and decor are great. We ordered the octopus for appetizer which was a little too salty for main entree had the hanger steak which was cooked perfect and delicious. Food wise i recommend sticking to any of the meats and avoiding the seafood dishes. I think this restaurant will be a lot better once they work out the kinks i.e. get better wait staff and bartenders. Haven't decided if its worth returning to.
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Review from Revital Y.
New York, NY
12/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
came here about a week ago on a Friday night. loved the wood burning oven and wall decor. it was late and I was just meeting a couple of girlfriends so we had some apps and drinks. we had the sangria, barrio especial, and essence- all were delicious, and I also had the bar tender make me some concoction. we had the cheese trilogy which was awesome, pinxo (sp? pronounced peen-cho), this little sampler that had shrimp ceviche, I think lobster salad, meat tartar, and I think two other things all served on different bread flats- all were very refreshing. lastly, we got the trio of creme brule- deeeeeeelicious! the crowd was nice, didn't seem pretentious at all, and the owner was walking around making sure everything was good for us. very cute neighborhood spot, great location.
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Review from marie w.
Manhattan, NY
3/14/2012 Seated via OpenTable
great service! great ambiance! great drinks! yummy food!
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Review from Josh C.
Manhattan, NY
12/12/2011
I had dinner here with a special date...the cocktails were very innovative. Ask for the "spicy cocktail" (not on the menu) if you are looking for an extra kick. I can sincerely say the roasted vegetable plate was the best tasting healthy dish I've ever had. The other dishes we tried including the scallops, mussels and cheese plate were all full of unique flavors and artfully presented. This new spot has a cool European vibe with tasteful decor and good music. The restaurant and bar picked up an energetic buzz as the night progressed so make sure to make a reservation or arrive early. This will definitely become my new go-to restaurant in the neighborhood.
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Review from Lucy B.
New York, NY
11/29/2011 2 photos
I had dinner at this new restaurant in the W.Village this past Friday. I was very impressed by the food; lots of flavors in every dish, which definitely delivered a WOW effect!! Portions were a little bigger than tapas style and the pricing was very reasonable, so we got to try many different dishes. LOVED the octopus and gnocchi! The drinks were equally as good and pretty potent ; ) Highly recommend the Meli Melo cocktail with fresh passion fruit! The interior is very original and charming. Will definitely be heading back soon! Next on my list, trying the house infused rosemary vodka!! Cheers.
