Foul Witch

My friends and I got a reservation for 6:15p on a summer Friday a few weeks in advance. The cave-like restaurant was full the whole time we were there.Our waiter mostly impressed me with drink recommendations. His knowledge of wine and how it would pair with our food was impressive. The pastas are small but definitely worth it. They melt in your mouth. I'd recommend any of the vegetable-forward and cheese-based dishes, as well.None of the desserts really tickled our fancy. Check out the bathroom for a dance party.

I don't like writing bad reviews, but this was a pretty rough experience (Feb 10th 2025). There were three major issues that went from disappointing to infuriating.First, the food was barely okay; the grilled wing of skate was a bizarrely flavorless pile of cartilage with maybe two bites of edible food (the potato side dish was good, though). The mackerel seemed turned, and the veal tortellini, while good, was more of an appetizer than an entree.Second, we were overcharged by almost $80 - a full bottle of wine was added to our bill, when in fact there was only a glass ordered. We were charged that, and it wasn't reversed, despite assurances that it was.Third, and most serious, was that the server ignored the fact that one of our party is sober. She explicitly ordered the "Fire Walk With Me" mocktail, clearly on the non-alcoholic menu, after asking for assurances that it was in fact non-alcoholic - but was then brought the "Laura Palmer" vodka cocktail.We only learned that it was the alcoholic drink after she started exhibiting signs of intoxication. The server verified that it was, in fact, the alcoholic "Laura Palmer," which was further reflected in our bill. Both drinks are made the same way, and the intensity of the fennel and chili masked the taste of the alcohol.She's been sober for over a year, and this accidental break in her sobriety was extremely distressing.It might be a good idea to not name your stupid overpriced twee drinks something that could be so easily mistaken, especially when the consequences are so incredibly dire for the person ordering.I don't know how to get the charges to my card reversed yet, but I will never go back to Foul Witch.

Bread, great. Anchovy & stracciatella, can't go wrong. Tersa (head cheese), delish. Pancetta kind of a rip off for the price. Tortellini, one of a kind and worth it. Lobster linguini, meh. Wagyu, amazing and worth.Overall this would have been a 4 star meal--pricy but with some stand out dishes making it worth it, except the hen dish which was weirdly stringy and when we shone a light on it (dark venues hide sins?) revealed that parts were basically raw with bloody red meat around the bones. Even this was forgivable (ish) but what was unforgivable was that when we, very gently and kindly, showed our sever the dish and shone a light on what was very obviously bloodied raw chicken and asked "we think this might be undercooked?" She scoffed and said "well it's not, but I guess I can ask the kitchen." Turns out kitchen agreed with us, but how hard would it have been to simply say "let me check on that for you" instead of giving us that attitude?

Avoid!!!! The food is expensive. The portions of small.The flavors are off. The fish was under cooked and flavorless. The beans were tasty but such a small portion. The beer was good. The server was nice. The space was sexy. The veal tortellini was mushy.Overall for the price and the flavors... avoid! There are much better choices and this place misses the mark. The silver lining is they did comp us for the fish but as I write this I'm hungry :(

A group of us ate here after reading great reviews. The menu is amazing!! Staff is very knowledgeable about the menu and its ingredients. The decor a super cool. I love the spooky candelabra. This place would be a favorite of someone who enjoys the dark sides of life who has an eclectic pallet. I would for sure come back here again.

Really good appetizers. More of unorthodox Italian cuisine but refreshing taste. Intimate vibes with low lighting.Bread was so good

I think there was a time that Foul Witch was trending a bit on social media? I think the food here was pretty mid and the portions were small. I think the best thing I had was anchovies with stracciatella, appetizer. Pastas were not much to write home about. There was not much dungeness crab one of the pasta dishes. The lumache with sungold pomodoro wasn't super flavorful. There are a ton of Italian restaurants in NYC. Some are better, some are worse.

Despite being a sleepy Sunday evening, Foul Witch was hopping. I grabbed the last bar seat for an excellent and interesting dinner. The Celery Alla Romano featured slivers of celery (a little difficult to eat) mixed with a generous pile of anchovies and a beautifully pungent Pecorino. It was a great salad and a good beginning. The kitchen features a wood oven, so the Roast Shoulder of Goat sounded like a great match. The roasting brought out a nice flavor that complimented the unique taste of goat meat.My favorite dessert in a long time is their Black Pepper Gelato. The very definitive peppery flavor was complimented with saltiness, sweet, creamy and sugary elements. It hit every not right. I'd have another right now, if I could. While eating, my neighbors shared their impressions of their meals and we all agreed, this was quite the place. With so many interesting options, I can't wait to return.

The space has a spooky quirkiness to it thats done in a tasteful way & could be romantic if not for the loud music. It's worth a try but lacks the charm for a second visit imo. The highlight is the "off menu" fire & ice, a mix of spicy nduja sausage and creamy stracciatella cheese. Two very different textures and flavors that combine together very well Unique but also familiar! This with the complimentary bread (esp the focaccia!!!) is the best bite of the night. Also their butter If you can get past the VERY small portions of the tortellini, you will taste a strong amaretto flavor that feels a bit off against the rich veal filling. And rly the 15 tiny pieces of pasta is shocking even in nyc standards Potatoes are served cold, covered in a lovely butter blanc sauce & paddlefish roe. I rly liked but feels like a financially irresponsible reco. Oven baked hen is good, very juicy with a light ginger sauce but at the end of the day, just chicken. Veal Tortellini $32 Fire & Ice $26 Dressed Chicories $24 Purple Peruvian Potatoes $36 Guinea Hen $56이름이랑 잘 어울리는 마녀의 집같은 분위기의 모던 이탈리안 와인바다. 그렇다고 유치한건 아니구 펑키한 바이브 히든 메뉴인 fire & ice 주문 필수!! 매콤한 소시지랑 크리미한 치즈의 조합이 맛남. 이거랑 식전빵이 베스트. 다른 디쉬들은 쏘쏘. 뭔가 딱히 인상깊은게 없다. 토르텔리니는 맛보다 쪼끔한 사이즈가 기억에 남고, 감자는 차갑게 나와서 약간 당황쓰. 오븐 암탉 구이는 낫배드!

I dropped 1.5 stars subjectively because the portions to price ration are absurd! The food was good, though nothing super mind blowing. I will admit, I didn't look up reviews for this place. Only came by as a suggestion from a friend and glanced at the menu prior. Prices looked amenable for regular portions. But alas, little did I know it was more of a tapas small to medium plate type place. Racked up $100+ per person.Service was great! The staff were kind! I just wish these plates were larger or lower in price. Mucho dinero! Don't think I'll be back.