Aria West Village

My husband and I were walking around this area and we stumbled upon Contenna across the street (I think this is the sister restaurant because it is the same menu, but Contenna is more intimate). The host said they didn't have any seats at Contenna, so they brought us over to Aria. I was fine with this- I just wanted some good pasta. Their starter bread was so good. I think it was sourdough. It was warm and toasty. I had the spicy rigatoni with shrimp and it was *chef's kiss*. I also had a glass of Lambrusco and it was very good. Served was very nice and prompt. I would return!

Great food and service. I got to sit in their extended lounge for my group, and it felt very private. Their food was delicious and affordable, and the staff were the sweetest. Highly recommended!

Delicious Italian food in the city with a great ambiance? Sign me up. Randomly got a resy here on a weekday when meeting up with a friend. I believe this place does not get the hype it deserves. Although the restaurant is small and compact, it really gives off a cozy authentic feel. We had ordered a couple glasses of red wine alongside the burrata and a couple pasta options from the menu. The lobster ravioli and mushroom pasta (can't remember the name). But wow - each dish was so unique and really packed with flavor. Paired really well with the Syrah we ordered. Not only that, but everything was so reasonably priced and we ended up staying for close to 4 hours. The waiters were nice and let us hang out, which if you know is very uncommon in the city. Overall a great spot and would highly recommend checking out for a group dinner or even date night

Great spot for a quick, affordable lunch. Tucked away on a quiet street in the West Village, Aria is home to incredibly welcoming customer service and a homey Italian wine bar. Ordered the penne pesto which was creamy and served with well-cooked artichokes. My friend ordered the rigatoni with shrimp that came in a tomato sauce with a slight kick. All the dishes on the menu are simple but that's what makes them great! Pure simple perfection.

So, mixed feelings about this place. In the past, I've ordered from them for takeout quite a bit and they were usually great when it came to the food. I did think the portions were ok or slightly small but it is what it is. Dining in the restaurant is completely different. The food is still pretty good. The restaurant is spacious but the service isn't very good. I came for a date before the crowd started to come in and they weren't very attentive - after asking what kind of water we'd like, they came back with menus and disappeared for a while. I think it wasn't for about 20 mins or so before they came asking about drinks. Before we could mention food, they already ran off. The server didn't come back until an HOUR later since we were seated - no exaggeration here. They asked if we wanted more drinks and I stopped them to tell them we wanted to order. Instead of letting us order, he basically went through the specials which we already knew about since it's on a separate menu which was given to us. Prices are good but I don't like that the specials don't have pricing listed. After telling us the specials, he went into asking us about drinks again and if we needed more time to order? I told him we were ready so we went ahead and ordered. Before the food even came, he was already back asking about more drinks. Another thing I didn't like is that instead of bringing us new glasses, they refilled our existing drinks so it feels like you got less since we already had someIn our existing glasses. When finishing up, they didn't clear all the flatware off of the table, didn't offer a dessert menu, they just disappeared. I had to flag them down to get the check and even then, it took very long to get the check. I like the food but I wouldn't dine in here, I'd stick to ordering out instead

Came here with a friend who normally loves Asian but really wanted to try their pasta. She swore by their bolognese, and so I also got the cheese truffle gnocchi to just keep things a little more diversified on the table. Things we got:Fresh mozz and Tomato appetizer: (They were out I think of the buffala).PROS:- probably the most healthiest thing we ate minus the cheese haha.- good portions, we could share it and still had enough appetite for our pasta (thank goodness)- not overly salted (some places add way too much for some odd reason)CONS:- not so much a con, but I'd like a little bit more olive oil to go. Just a personal note for me.Truffle GnocchiPROS:- GREAT quantity. It's a whole freaking bowl (almost) of fresh made gnocchi- super soft, super fluffy melt in your mouth gnocchi pasta- nice flavors, not overly saltyCONS:- did NOT have as much of a truffle taste as I anticipated. - too much cheese and cream. (see picture). Some people love dairy, and while I like it this was a bit overkill. And I am not lactose intolerant.Bolognese Pasta:PROS:- great quantity- pasta tasted almost freshly made- good balance in the meat sauce, not too salty, not too watery, coats the pasta well.- (it's also my favorite kind of pasta)CONS:- dumb me should have gotten this instead. (NONE except for diner error).Oh man, was this good? Yes. I'd definitely come back for the bolognese. Had to take off one star for the gnocchi and also the lighting. Ate indoors for this one, but it was well ventilated. Service was fantastic, very attentive, never had to ask for anything. Forgot to take a picture of the tiramisu which was equally as good (or maybe I can't find it on my phone). They do require a CC reservation with a $50 hold (understandable given COVID). It's well worth the trip though, esp for that bolognese pasta (and I usually do not gravitate towards Italian food!)

Cute, affordable, and tastes great! The service is great, we were seated promptly at check in for a Saturday night. Tons of great options on the menu. Everything we ordered was very, very good. We ordered: Mango salad with fried goat cheese (special)Skirt steak (special)Meatballs Cesar saladPesto pasta Spaghetti and meatballs Not one complaint. Our drinks were good too!

We accidentally stumbled upon this wine house due to our intended restaurant had been fully booked. Watch out your table server who was nice try to upsell. Don't get intimidated and be firm for what actually you need.Our table server who tried to intimidate us at the beginning never checked back on our table who deserves 1 star.In this place where the house uses hand held wireless card readers to total the bills and I felt kinda embarrassed in front of the server to decide which percentage (15% and up) of gratitude is appropriate.Unfortunately decent their kitchen's effort in tasty foods could not turn my vote on a better one.

Venera Is the best waitress. Food is amazing. Great atmosphere. Love this place. Great place to just hang out with friends. Not rushed at all

Went to the theatre district for my wife's birthday and our hotel manager highly recommended this restaurant. He called it the "best hidden gem in Hells Kitchen", and it surpassed all expectations.Fantastic meal, atmosphere, wine, and service! One of the best homemade pasta dishes we have ever had. Highly recommend!!!