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Cecchi’s is one of those spots that just gets it. Tucked into the West Village, it somehow feels intimate and social at the same time, the kind of place where you can have a cozy dinner but still feel the buzz of the room around you.

Tucked inside this historic hotel, once home to names like Andy Warhol and Patti Smith, you’ll find Café Chelsea, a French spot known for both its atmosphere and its menu.

Shukette in Chelsea is loud, packed, and completely worth it. The flavors are insane, bold, smoky, and layered in a way that makes everything hit. The cauliflower is a must, easily one of the best things on the menu. And the fish in the cage is the moment, a whole grilled fish that comes out dramatic and full of flavor. It’s high energy, made for sharing, and just a really fun meal.

Let’s start with the elephant in the room. Was it worth the stress of getting a reservation? Honestly, no. The food was really good, but this is New York, where really good is everywhere. I had higher expectations given how hard it is to get in. I was especially excited about the T-bone and tuna steak, but they were only weekly specials the night I went. I enjoyed the meal, but I’d only come back if getting a table was easy. https://www.theodoranyc.com/