Vic’s

just came here to kill time and have a beer, pretty decent selection, dining area looks like the Hampton’s in the 80’s

I went to Vic’s for brunch on a Saturday and the food and service was perfect! I would like to come back and try their dinner menu.
The brunch menu is very affordable I would say it is a good deal. I got a special Bloody Mary with bacon and brown sugar, and the poached eggs which was on top of a spicy breakfast chili. I enjoyed every bite!

Eating outdoor at places like Vic’s in the summer is a privilege of living in the city — I truly can’t find anything I don’t like at this restaurant — wine, complimentary sparkling water, bread, vege appetizers, tasty pastas, the olive oil ice cream, friendly waitresses, and the very well decorated bathroom… I just found everything lovely.

a little overpriced, but really great service and quality of food. i had tomato pizza with pecorino (good for those dairy-​sensitive), great wine and dark chocolate sorbet (RARE dairy free item). will go back again!

Okay, I just love this place. This was my 3^rd time here, and it does not disappoint! Also, side note — the waiters are all so cute with their denim button downs and William Sonoma striped aprons. Had to say it.
I came here for dinner this time at 7:30pm on Saturday. Everything was so good!
FOOD:
–Garlic bread: comes on a large, thick toasted piece of bread, covered in butter/​oil with garlic. Man this was good! Get this to start for the table. It is very flavorful.
–Crispy Sweet Onions: I got this the last time I was here with friends, and decided to get it again. It’s bite sized pieces of onion that are lightly breaded/​cripsy. They definitely feel much more healthy and lighter than onion rings, but you can compare it to that to get an idea. Comes topped with fresh parm, and a dipping sauce that is very good and creamy. Get this!
–Tomato Pizza: this was good to share as well. Thicker crust, tomato, pecorino cheese, and pieces of basil.
–Cacio e Pepe: I got this last time I was here as well, and got it again! I really do love it. It’s so good, and I would get it again. All the cheesy and peppery goodness.
–Borsa «Little Purse» Pasta: I adore this pasta (my sister and I split the Cacio e Pepe and this pasta). They look like little dumplings, and are filled with ricotta cheese. The menu says hazelnut and lemon, but thinking back, I feel like there is a truffle flavor? Whatever it was, it was unreal. It’s also great to split since the dumplings are so rich in flavor.
DRINKS:
–Honey Fashioned: Get this if you like Old Fashioneds. Love it!
SERVICE:
–Very good and attentive. And like I said, cute uniforms.

I love, love, love Vic’s.
The food is amazing.
I love the throwback music and the décor.
I could go on and on about it, but I will just stick to recommending you check it out asap.

Amazing food! Serious love for this place. Awesome cocktails and food. The delicata squash is superb. And all the pastas are fresh and homemade. Pizzas have great flavor profiles. You honestly can’t go wrong here. Highly recommend.

Vic’s is awesome!
My friends and I shared a bunch of appetizers, pizzas, and pastas after a massage at Great Jones Spa (this quickly became an epic night), because we all wanted to taste everything. And we really did order half the menu:
Garlic Bread with Goat Butter — It really was drenched in butter… so delicious!
Crispy Sweet Onions — I didn’t think I would like this dish, but it was possibly my favorite.
Burrata with Lemon Garlic Toast — The burrata literally spread like butter onto the bread.
Roasted Chicken — Well-​seasoned to melt-​in-​your-​mouth.
Provolone Pizza — OUTSTANDING!
Soppressata Pizza — Also, pretty perfect with a spicy meat.
Rigatoni — The red sauce was just a tad spicy, and the pasta was al dente.
Orecchiette — My favorite of the pastas… I had about 4 helpings.
I cannot wait to go back!

I love Italian food, but when I go out to eat, it always somehow falls short on my list of priorities. This is probably due to one too many horrible experiences in Little Italy; if I’m going to carbload, I expect the food to be fantastic and I’m not going to waste it on undercooked, out-​of-​a-​box pasta for tourists.
Luckily, I have Vic’s to remind me just how fresh and delicious (and even healthy!) Italian food can be. I’ve only been here for lunch before, but the entire space is really bright and airy, and perfect for a special night or business meal.
First, if they ask if you want bread for the table, the answer is yes. Always. It’s thickly cut but fluffy, perfectly grilled, and wonderful for sopping up olive oil.
If you want an appetizer, head first for the burrata. It comes with a crisper bread smothered in garlic and butter, but the burrata really melts in your mouth. I’ve also tried the turnips and grilled asparagus, but neither really stood out to me.
For my main, I always end up getting the grilled chicken with greens. This isn’t a salad (if that’s what you’re looking for), but thin slices of charred broccoli and other greens with a very moist piece of chicken in a chili basil vinaigrette. The greens portion is pretty small and it’s definitely a spicy dish, but one of my favorites.
I’ve never had a problem with service; our servers are always very nice and helpful. On our last visit, we found a small anchovy bone in one of our pastas and they were very quick to correct the issue.
Next time, I need to try dinner or brunch!

I miss Five points. I really do.
This was our first time visiting this iteration and we won’t be in a rush to come back. Space is pretty, the dining area is opened up and lighter. The ambiance is a little more causal. The choice of chairs is an interesting choice reinforcing this new «casual» appearance. It’s nice.
On to the food… Yes please to start with complimentary sparkling water and bread and evoo for him. Leon has decided he really doesn’t enjoy bread and evoo.
Next up; Heirloom carrots with capers, dill and shallots. Tasty, cooked well but a little overdressed (theme).
Farinata was crunchy with just a touch of residual evoo. Lovely, slightly salty white cheese melted over the top with grilled ramps.
Side note on the service, also more casual i.e. Slow Paced. Ok now I’m saying slow… Long pauses between courses. Not sure why as there seems to be lots of staff. These lags between courses make you wonder if something is going on that someone should fill you in on.
Entrees:
Albacore cooked rare as per chef. The fish was accompanied by a delicious, green garlic sauce. It actually tasted like a grassy meadow. So fresh. Lovely fresh spring asparagus cooked with a snap left.
The portion was on the smallish size. Again, heavy on the evoo
Him. Cacio e pepe, Great pepper bite, al dente perfection but slightly too salty and yes… Just a bit too much olive oil.
Appreciate that most dishes are served in white bowls, nice touch.
Last comment, similar to 5 Points, always enjoyed their playlists. This one was 90’s alt, curious choice since the Sunday evening crowd leaned toward the aarp set.
5 Points I miss you.

A group of us came here, first to share a couple starters:
— crispy sweet onions: Oddly quite tasty. They were basically battered and fried onions. What’s fried and not tasty, right?
— asparagus with ramps: I was excited about this dish as the waitress hyped it up. It had some interesting and vibrant flavors, but either the oil or sogginess of the dish was distracting.
Similarly with the main dish I got, orecchiette pasta with anchovies and ramps, tasted oily. first couple bites of the dish were good, but the build up of what tasted like oil built up in my mouth unpleasantly.
It’s odd that the fried dish of onions was the least oily. Although the atmosphere felt light and pleasant, the food and prices weren’t quite right for me.

First impression– The restaurant was chic, classic and sleek. It had a perfect atmosphere for casual dining, but in a –dare i say it…- trendy way. It was a perfect restaurant to walk in on a Sunday night with a group of 5 between 6−7PM and not have to worry about needing a reservation because the dining area is so big (though to be fair, by the time we walked out… most of the tables were taken)
For appetizers, I split the baby artichokes with one of my friends. It was good but really really salty, which was a bit disappointing. For the table we got 2 garlic breads and split it… that was really solid. From what I remember, they use goat milk butter… a little something special and different from most other garlic breads. Definitely try it.
3 of my friends got the rigatoni– had a bit of a spicy kick to it. You can never go wrong with a hearty, thick tomato sauce. Another friend got the cacio e pepe– creamy, solid, and standard. Simple, yet good. I got the roasted duck leg pasta (I cannot remember the name of it), and all 4 of my friends agreed it was the star of the meal. The duck basically melted in my mouth. I ate enough garlic bread that I was able to bring most of my duck pasta home. Here’s to hoping it will be just as good as it was last night!
I would definitely stop by again if in the downtown area with a big group– the service was lovely and the food was good. The prices were definitely reasonable for the quality of food.

Sit at the bar. When you do you will get the chance to chat with Arch, the bartender. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to beer, cheeses and the menu in general. His recommendations: Evil Twin beer on tap, and tomato, basil, young pecorino pizza — both two enthusiastic thumbs up! Atmosphere = clean outdoor park meets candlelit cavern. Outdoor patio also a plus.

Open-​air space with really nice interiors, chipper service, and great food. I got the baked eggs, and it was savory with an unexpected (but very welcome) spicy kick. The portion was so large that I had to bring half of it home! The bread was also soft and perfect for mopping up the sauce. Great bomboloni too.

First impressions were mixed. I had «The Great Jones Spritz» which was nicely-​made and a generous sized drink. Worth the money. But the Poached Eggs on the brunch menu were not. Served in a deep bowl with a soupy mix. I have no idea why they think that presentation is remotely acceptable. Not worth $ 17.00.
Décor is nice enough. Bartender was personable. I don’t recall the background music.
I would go back for a drink but I am not likely to try more of the menu.

Yes, by all means – go to Vic’s. A friend of chef Hillary Sterling recommended It, so we headed out on a Saturday night. Large, clean open space with lighting that’s just right.
Food is exceptional and full of delicious twists. Start with the heritage carrots, roasted, sweet, tender and flavorful with shallots and capers (just the right amount). Don’t miss the salt roasted sweet potatoes with horseradish and dill… and also a few capers.
Best pasta on the menu is cacio e pepe, black pepper, pecorino and parmigiano. Creamy with a kick. The pasta was perfectly cooked. Also try the roasted chicken with charred broccoli, spring onions, fingerlings, chiles and basil. Moist with a crisp outside.
We made room to share the chocolate mascarpone torta, with salted caramel, blood orange and pistachios. Perfect blend of sweet, salty and creamy chocolate with a nutty crunch.
Service was superb (thanks, Maggie!). Plus the prices are very reasonable. Thanks to Lawrence for steering us to a memorable meal.

Been to Vic’s three times now and it’s been terrific every time. The pastas are expertly
prepared and seasoned. Loved the Cacio e Pepe. The chicken salad was a lighter brunch choice with the chicken breast cooked well and paired nicely with the salad. The burrata was rich yet elegant. Everything I’ve tried has been impressive. But my sincere advice is that one must always, ALWAYS, get the goat butter garlic bread. Wow! Vic’s is quickly becoming my fav in the neighborhood. The service (only eaten at the bar) is personable and professional. The drinks have been on point and the wine list is solid. The pizzas are next on my list. Great spot!

Checked this place out for my sister’s birthday and was very pleased! First off, the place gets packed fast so be prepared to wait. We sat in a comfortable booth with a good view of the open kitchen. The bar area looked a little cramped but luckily where we sat (near the back) which was open with a sort of barn-​like vibe.
Service was very attentive! They serve sparkling water at no extra charge which was nice. Our waiter was very talkative and did check in frequently to make sure we had everything we needed. They had good pacing between courses. And most importantly, our waiter overhead us talking about it being my sister’s birthday and he served her gelato with a candle — even though we didn’t tell him directly!
For 3, we split 2 mercato dishes ($ 8 – 10) and 1 antipasti dish for appetizer. For the mercato dishes, we split the turnips and heirloom carrots — both of which were awesome. The carrots were well seasoned and excellently cooked. Perhaps the best carrots I ever had. We also tried the burrata ($ 16) which was composed of leeks, thyme, black pepper, toast over some warm cheese. Loved the sauteed leeks but it was a small portion and the cheese was sort of hard to cut. The whole dish didn’t really feel worth the price.
I got the appetizer portion of the mafalde ($ 13) for my main course, Mafalde is pasta with served with onions, prosciutto, caraway, and nutmeg. Well seasoned, good flavor, and a innovative combination of flavors. I had gotten the smaller portion which was still a good size; however, if you don’t get many appetizers or are hungry, I’d recommend the main size.
All in all, a great meal and highly recommended!

I saw a picture of pasta from Vic’s on Instagram and knew I had to have it. Fast forward to tonight– I had a reservation for 4 at 5:30p on a Sunday. My friends and I arrived & were immediately impressed. Ambience, décor, exposed rustic white brick, candles, wood, cozy yet spacious. Add to this they were playing classic hip hop & r&b tracks the entire time. This place works for friends, groups of all sizes, dates, anything. They have a bar near the front and an open kitchen at the back.
Okay so the food and the drink.
We did family style to try a many things as possible. We started with the garlic bread with goat butter– hit the spot. We split the mixed greens salad which was very fresh, light and enough for two to share. The ravioli, buttery, with textured toasted breD crumbs, very rich– to die for. Cacio e Pepe was cooking perfectly and was deliciously peppery and cheesy. The mafalde received rave reviews. The perfectly al dente rigatoni tasted like an Italian grandma cooked you up her Italian red sauce except it was spicy and had crispy succulent pork pieces in it. We also tried the bomboloni donuts for dessert which were like a cross between churro and a warm powdered donut.
We also asked the waiter (his name was Ian and he was the best ever) to advise us on the wine list. He let us try three different reds that paired well with our meals, sooo nice! Loved that. He was overall so knowledgable and nice to us, really made our experience that much better.
Everything was incredible. You’d be silly not to go to this place. Make a reservation though– by 7p on a Sunday evening every single table was filled.

Cost: $ 35+/person
Vibes: ⁴⁄₅ Reggae meets Fine Italian x Soho Trendy
Décor: ⁵⁄₅
Food: ⁴⁄₅
Location: ⁴⁄₅
The city is full of casual/​fine Italian dining and the balance is usually, eeh, you understand? Good.
Vic’s isn’t that.
They do their own thing cooking amazing food, homemade pastas, and a reggae/​hip-​hop classic playlist. The staff is styled in denim or some type of trendy top, like I see a lot in most parts of the city, if you didn’t already think this place was on it.
Recommend:
Go family style and try everything.
You can come in dressy or gym clothes (on the trendy end, before full on dinner service starts)
I won’t talk about much more cuz boring. I took lots of pictures for the visual learners. Check them out.

Vic’s has a cosy, warm atmosphere with super friendly staff and really nice food. We walked in from the cold at around 6pm on a Friday night and tables were just starting to be fill up (once we left it was pretty much packed). Although mood lit with nice table settings they are ready for a tired and excited 2 year old with crayons ready and a table built for drawing on.
We started with the garlic bread, very buttery and tangy, so tasty. Then we had the soppressata pizza which was really nice but did get a bit floppy towards the end (to be fair we were eating slow). The best dish was the ravioli with braised kale, I think this has got to be up with some of the best pasta I have had. I am not a kale guy but the slight crunch and different flavors were fantastic. My wife and I nearly ordered a second plate but realized we needed room for dessert. Dessert was the honey semifreddo, a nice subtle dessert with different textures and the sweetness from the honey.

I think Vic’s might be my new favorite brunch spot, dethroning Lafayette. First of all, they didn’t give us a hard time about one person in our party being late and they seated us right away — an NYC brunch rarity! The service was by far the best I’ve had for brunch in a long time. I wish I knew the name of our waitress, a delightful girl with some awesome brightly colored glasses. She gave suggestions. She was attentive. What a dream!
I started with the Rosemary cocktail — a little bitter for my taste but not bad. I then had the scone as an appetizer which was the best scone I’ve had in years. I ordered the egg and brisket sandwich for my main — woah! The brisket was flavorful and tender and the potatoes were some of the best around. They could be my favorite hash browns in NYC thus far… buttery and crispy! Make sure you get something that comes with a side of those potatoes! The portions were large, larger than I could finish, so maybe you share and add an extra side of something. The atmosphere was very chill and laid back. Also make sure to check out the bathroom wallpaper — so cute!

I had a petty great experience here the other night. My friend, her father and I went out for a lovely meal. Now I am definitely the type of person who says I’ll be there in 15 and it’s more like 20 – 45 minutes later — oops. Now my friend and her dad are definitely the type that say 15 minutes and they are there 14 minutes and 37 seconds.
In this case they were especially hungry so we were half an hour early for the reservation. We decided to hang around the bar and hope that a table opened up. The place was pretty packed especially for a Tuesday so we found ourselves hanging around until even past our reservation time by around 10 minutes. That’s been pretty typical in my experiences so I don’t really care. The manager was extremely apologetic and accommodating however and they even comped us a round of drinks which wasn’t really necessary but great customer service.
So with regards to the food: from what I chose this is definitely a «I’m in hibernation mode» type place aka idgaf about dat #summerbod2016 look quite yet. We got the goat butter bread (a MUST), the burrata, a side of kale and our respective appetizers. I went with the prosciutto pasta. It was good but extremely heavy given the oil and cream that took up much of the dish and flavor. I enjoyed it but could not finish it given how heavy it was. The pizza looked pretty amazing so I’ll have to give that a try next time I swing by.
I’ve recommended this place to a bunch of people. It has a great atmosphere if you’re going on a date and also great for a rather large group of friends