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Bar Pitti

Bar Pitti is a beloved canary-yellow Greenwich Village trattoria in New York, known since 1992 for Tuscan-style pastas, springy house-made rigatoni, hot panini and chalkboard specials, plus lively sidewalk seating and a gloriously unfussy, endearingly imperfect atmosphere. Made by fans, not the official page.

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The Story of Bar Pitti

Bar Pitti was founded in 1992 at 268 6th Avenue, between Bleecker and West Houston Streets in Greenwich Village, New York. The Tuscan-style trattoria became known for its canary-yellow facade, busy sidewalk tables and a casual see-and-be-seen crowd. The menu centers on antipasti, house-made pastas such as rigatoni with turkey sausage and peas, hot panini, desserts and a chalkboard of daily specials. Payment is cash only, and most seats go to walk-ins.

Bar Pitti Reviews

Summaries of real guest reviews, shown with each reviewer's display name.

Called the spot an endearingly imperfect New York classic and advised enjoying it for what it is.

Bryan Kim

Described a genuine Tuscan trattoria with plenty of sidewalk dining, where being famous or rich is not required.

Village Voice

Said the prime outdoor seating at this Greenwich Village Italian spot is as much of a draw as the food.

Travel + Leisure

Gave five stars and praised the experience as simply very good.

jlw3079

Praised servers who favor Italian with guests who know a few words, and simple pasta dishes bursting with flavor.

Fodor's

Bar Pitti Timing

Listings show daily lunch and dinner hours, so check the opening hours before visiting.

Hours
Sunday12 PM – 11 PM
Monday12 PM – 11 PM
Tuesday12 PM – 11 PM
Wednesday12 PM – 11 PM
Thursday12 PM – 11 PM
Friday12 PM – 11 PM
Saturday12 PM – 11 PM

Why Choose Bar Pitti?

Tuscan house-made pasta

Rigatoni with turkey sausage and peas, antipasti, hot panini and a chalkboard of daily specials.

Greenwich Village sidewalk

Canary-yellow trattoria on 6th Avenue with busy sidewalk tables, open daily from about noon.

Walk-ins and cash

Most seats go to walk-ins; payment is cash only, so call (212) 982-3300 to check.

Bar Pitti FAQ

Where is Bar Pitti?

At 268 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) in Greenwich Village, New York, NY 10014.

Does Bar Pitti take credit cards?

No. Several sources, including The Infatuation and Gayot, say it is cash only.

Can I make a reservation?

Most seats are held for walk-ins; sources report no or very limited reservations. Call (212) 982-3300 to check.

What are the opening hours?

Listings show daily from about 12:00 to 23:00 (one lists midnight). Call to confirm.

What should I order?

Reviewers point to the rigatoni, taglierini, pappardelle, antipasto Toscano and the chalkboard specials.

Is there outdoor seating?

Yes, the sidewalk tables are one of its best-known features.