The Spotted Pig

Critics' Pick

314 W. 11th St., New York, NY 10014
at Greenwich St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-620-0393 Send to Phone

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Key to Prices and ratings
Upscale

Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

Very Good

Good

Cheap Eats

Best in Category

Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

Noteworthy
Very Expensive

Expensive

Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
5.6 out of 10
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42 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Gastropub, Irish/English, Italian

Photo by Kate Attardo

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Official Website

thespottedpig.com

Hours

Mon-Fri, noon-2am; Sat-Sun, 11am-2am

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq.; L at Eighth Ave.; A, C, E at 14th St.

Prices

$18-$32

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Bar Scene
Brunch - Weekend
Classic NY
Hot Spot
Late-Night Dining
Notable Wine List
Take-Out

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

With some help from close friend and consigliere Mario Batali, a chef recommended by Jamie Oliver, and a cadre of high-profile music-business investors, A&R executive Ken Friedman opened The Spotted Pig in the 100-seat West Village premises formerly occupied by Le Zoo. But don’t call it a restaurant: The Pig, despite an Italian-accented menu crafted by English expat April Bloomfield, late of London’s esteemed River Cafe and fresh on the heels of a stint last summer at Chez Panisse, belongs to that British subgenre called the "gastro-pub," a bar serving simple, straightforward food. Bloomfield’s interpretation transcends the steak-and-kidney-pie norm with char-grilled calf's liver with onions, crispy pancetta and argula, or slow-roasted king salmon with organic Italian zucchini, basil and mint. Friedman, a Los Angeles native who says he’s enthralled by atmospheric New York taverns, justifies the "pub" part of the equation with a 100-bottle wine list, two cask-conditioned beers, and the compulsory Irish stout—an offering, no doubt, for bands that prefer to drink their dinner. — Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Gnudi, $15; hamburger, $17

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Recipes at The Spotted Pig

Bubble and Squeak (2007)
Fiddlehead-Fern Bruschetta (2005)

5.6

"Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

52%	Would you go back?
57%	Would you take a date?
4%	Would you take kids?
21%	Would you go on business?
30%	Would you go on a special occasion?

Food:	5.9
Service:	5.7
Décor:	6.9
Value:	5.4

No onion allowed for my client's burger

truthandlove from 10014 | Posted on 5/26/09

Overall Rating: 1 (Not Recommended)


Food:	1
Service:	1

Décor:	1

Value:	1

I took 2 very important clients to lunch and was appalled at the service, food and attitude. These clients practically own Manhattan, they are extremely influential. The attitude of the staff was appalling and they wouldn't give a slice of onion for my clients burger as they only "take away not add on to their dishes." Quoted by our sour waiter. Yeah in these times we all need help from our friends and if you cant have a simple burger without attitude than loser is the name.

Terrible service at the Spotted Pig.

veronicazombie from 43613 | Posted on 5/11/09

Overall Rating: 3 (Not Recommended)


Food:	5
Service:	1

Décor:	10

Value:	5

I had read about the "Spotted Pig" in many restaurant reviews. Was planning on having B-day dinner there. The wait was over on hour which was fine. Went upstairs for drinks but couldn't get anyone to serve us. Went over to the bar where the bartender "Elvis Costello" seemed bothered and annoyed by having to pour our drinks. A shame as I really looked forward to dinner. Left after one drink..won't be going back. Fire Elvis Costello...his Ego is bigger than all of NYC.

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