Buvette

West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District


Buzzing with the animated conversation of locals, courting couples and theater types, this devotedly Francophile wine bar and restaurant makes a great rest stop amid a West Village backstreet wander. Enjoy a cocktail or a glass of wine, or settle in for a meal. Brunch dishes such as croque monsieurs are replaced by tartines and small plates at dinner.

Buvette also has outposts in Tokyo and Paris.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District attractions

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