The Spotted Pig

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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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Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

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Good

Cheap Eats

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Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

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Expensive

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Reader Rating:
5.6 out of 10

44 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

Reader Ratings

5.6

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

Just get your own onion crankhead!

margott1212 from 10014 | Posted on 6/15/09

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

And don't bother going back! NYC is just crammed with burger joints which onion-ate for plenty a reason! The SP is simply a classic and always fantastic. Salute to the uncompromising entrepreneurs out there! You give hope to our...Read More

No onion allowed for my client's burger

truthandlove from 10014 | Posted on 5/26/09

Overall Reader 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...Read More

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