Alta

West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District


This gorgeous town house highlights the neighborhood’s quaintness, with plenty of exposed brick, wood beams, flickering candles, massive mirrors and romantic fireplace glows. A small-plates menu of encyclopedic proportions cures indecision with the likes of succulent lamb meatballs, seared scallops with pistachio, Japanese eggplant with époisses, fried goat's cheese and braised short rib. The wine list is outstanding, too.

Keep your eyes peeled: the entrance is on the garden level and can be hard to spot, especially at night.


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