Extra Virgin – Mediterranean
Bathed in a warm, sun-drenched glow, this Mediterranean sanctuary invites diners into a space where the air is perfumed with the fragrance of charred herbs and golden olive oil. Vibrant plates of citrus-brightened crudo and rustic, wood-fired vegetables celebrate the bold simplicity of the coast, turning every meal into a communal feast of color and texture. The lively hum of the dining room creates a spirited backdrop for an evening spent savoring the soulful, sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean.
Extra Virgin, West 4th Street, West Village, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10014, United States 10014 (212) 691-9359 https://www.extravirginrestaurant.comRating: 4.8/5 (1987 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, high-protein, pescatarian, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, mediterranean, diabetic, plant-based, heart-healthy, low-fat, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, anti-inflammatory, low-cholesterol, gerd, volumetrics, detox, low-fodmap, tlc, alkaline, aip, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, macrobiotic, pegan, candida, lectin-free
What diners are saying
Diners enthusiastically praise this cozy Italian gem near NYU for serving what many call the "best panini in NYC," specifically highlighting the Sicilia and Torre del Grecco sandwiches on incredible ciabatta. Guests rave about the fresh, flavorful pasta dishes, particularly the mushroom truffle pasta and eggplant with bold tomato sauce, alongside the must-try garlic bread with cheese and tiramisu. The atmosphere is celebrated for its fun vibe and infallible playlist, while service is consistently described as fast, friendly, and professional, with special shout-outs to servers Julio and Laysa.
Menu
- MON – BAKED LASAGNA - $26: meat sauce, ricotta, mozzarella, fontina, parmesan, spinach
- TUES – ROAST BABY CHICKEN - $26: vanilla whipped sweet potato puree, cranberry relish
- WED – LEMON SOLE ALMONDINE - $29: cauliflower gratin, haricot verts, lemon butter
- THURSDAY - CHICKEN MILANESE - $29: tomatoes mozzarella salsa, arugula, roasted peppers, rosemary dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- FRI – PAELLA WITH SAFFRON RICE - $29: snapper, calamari, mussels, shrimp, clams, chickpeas, spicy tomato broth Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- SAT - LOLLIPOP LAMB CHOPS - $32: mango, basil whipped potato, lamb jus Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- SUN – SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS - $29: shaved parmesan, roasted garlic flat bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- MINESTRONE SOUP - $15: cannellini beans, sofrito, ditalini pasta, grilled tomato, garlic parmesan crouton Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- AHI TUNA TARTAR - $21: avocado, pineapple salsa, crème fraiche, blood orange vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- FRITTO MISTO - $20: calamari, rock shrimp, clams, zucchini, spiced tomato sauce, citrus aioli Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- GRILLED OCTOPUS SALAD - $21: potato puree, tomato caper vinaigrette, olive and pepperoncini salad
- PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED SEA SCALLOPS - $22: cauliflower purée, warm porcini vinaigrette, red and green grape salad
- CHARDONNAY STEAMED MUSSELS - $21: fennel, roasted garlic, shallots, lemon confit, tarragon
- EXTRA VIRGIN SALAD (GF) - $17: baby arugula, cucumber, tomato, red onion, chianti vinegar
- ROASTED ARTICHOKE PARMESAN - $19: poached egg, pancetta, hollandaise
- PISTACHIO CRUSTED GOAT CHEESE SALAD - $19: roasted beets, endive, watercress, granny smith apple vinaigrette
- CHOPPED WINTER SALAD - $18: arugula, romaine, baby spinach, crispy polenta feta croutons, cucumbers, red onion, chickpeas, grape tomatoes, kalamata olives, radish, feta, artichoke, ruby red grapefruit, oregano vinaigrette
- SHRIMP COBB SALAD - $25: marinated shrimp, avocado, pickled onions, tofu, sweet corn, asparagus, baby plum tomatoes, smoked bacon
- LOBSTER RAVIOLINI - $32: sautéed spinach, creminis, fava beans, slow roasted tomato sauce, basil
- RIGATONI BOLOGNESE - $29: classic meat sauce, shaved parmesan
- BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI - $27: brown butter mascarpone sauce, sage, pecorino, toasted pecans
- PAPPARDELLE WITH BAROLO BRAISED LAMB RAGU - $29: pappardelle, braised lamb stew, with goat cheese, black olives, capers, spicey tomato
- TRUFFLE PARMESAN GLUTEN FREE FUSILLI - $29: fusilli with a black truffle parmesans broth, butternut squash, white asparagus, wild mushrooms, slow roasted tomatoes, sheep’s milk ricotta (GF)
- GRILLED ATLANTIC SALMON (GF) - $32: truffle whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, warm golden tomato and lobster vinaigrette
- LEMON CRUSTED ICELANDIC COD FISH - $32: fennel potato puré, crispy artichokes, salsa verde, avocado puree
- RARE SEARED YELLOW FIN TUNA STEAK - $33: warm curry vinaigrette, herb whipped potato, green bean & niçoise olive salad, red onion, grape tomatoes, marinated artichokes
- BRANZINO SIMPLY GRILLED (gf) - $30: fresh herbs, tomato carpaccio, arugula, extra virgin olive oil
- MUSHROOM CRUSTED VIRGIN CHICKEN - $30: sweet pea risotto, cipollini onions, truffle broth
- HANGER STEAK AU POIVRE - $31: balsamic glazed onions, fries, béarnaise
- GRILLED 8oz SIRLOIN BURGER - $22: with fries or salad; add cheese, bacon 2.00/ea, avocado 5.00
- TRUFFLED MUSHROOM ASPARAGUS TURKEY BURGER - $23: porcini aioli, with fries or salad; add cheese, bacon 2.00/ea, avocado 5.00
- BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH - $20: avocado, tomato, spicy slaw, gruyere cheese, black bean aioli on a toasted english english muffin, tomato marmalade
- OREGANO ROASTED CHICKEN SANDWICH - $20: avocado, tomato, pancetta, cucumber yogurt, grilled bread, with fries or salad
- MONTE CRISTO - $20: honey ham, brie, smoked turkey, gruyere, grain mustard, toasted in creme brulee batter, cranberry pomegranite relish with fries or salad
- Sub gluten free bun - $2
- parmesan roasted cauliflower with toasted garlic - $13
- fries with gorgonzola fondue - $13
- truffle mac and cheese tart - $13
- grilled asparagus - $13
- roasted brussels sprouts with caramelized apples and pancetta - $13
- extra virgin whipped potatoes - $13
- truffle whipped potatoes - $13
- sautéed spinach with garlic - $13
- bacon - $10
- avocado - $7
- OMELETTE - $18: asparagus, mushroom, swiss wi fries or salad
- MEDITERRANEAN AVOCADO TOAST AND EGGS - $23: poached eggs, feta, black olive, cucumber, red onion, tomato marmalade, hollandaise sauce
- GRANOLA FRUIT YOGURT (GF) - $16: yogurt, fresh berries, orange blossom honey
- BACON EGG & CHEESE ON ENGLISH MUFFIN - $16: choice of smoked bacon, sausage or avocado, egg, choice of cheese, with fries or salad
- BANANA FRENCH TOAST - $22: caramelized bananas, whipped mascarpone
- BUTTERMILK OATMEAL NUT PANCAKES - $16: warm berry compote
- VEGETARIAN OMELETTE (GF) - $20: eggs, asparagus, mushrooms, swiss; choice of fries or salad
- EGGS BENEDICT - $20: smoked bacon, english muffin, with fries or salad
- THE GARCIA OMELETTE (GF) - $21: roasted peppers & onion, serrano chili, chorizo, jack cheese, ranchero sauce, with fries or salad
- VIRGIN FRITTATA (GF) - $19: goat cheese, roasted tomato, arugula, basil pesto
- BASQUE SCRAMBLE (GF) - $19: pereronata, creamy polenta, salsa verde, avocado puree, chorizo
- HUEVOS RANCHEROS (GF) - $21: crispy corn tortilla, eggs sunny side up, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, quest fresco
- CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TIRAMISU - $15: classic tiramisu with chocolate raspberry coulis
- STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE - $15: graham cracker crust, chantilly cream
- WARM FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE - $15: white chocolate ice cream
- APPLE TART - $15: sourcream ice cream, toasted pecan brittle, jack daniel's caramel sauce
- CLASSIC CREME BRULEE - $15: almond biscotti
- WARM MIXED BERRY COBBLER - $15: with vanilla ice cream
- THE ROCCO - $19: muddled ginger, vodka, fresh citrus
- THE JAGGER - $19: reposado tequila, st. germain, fresh grapefruit & spiced salt rim
- THE MILA - $19: muddled strawberries, vodka, elderflower, topped off w champagne
- RASPBERRY MOJITO - $19: raspberry, mint, lime, white rum
- LYCHEE BOMB - $19: lychee juice vodka
- EXTRA VIRGIN - $19: vodka, st. germain, lemon juice, cucumber & mint
- WATERMELON MARTINI - $19: pressed watermelon, vodka, simple
- SPICY MARGARITA - $19: house-infused jalapeño tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup
- JUNIOR MBENG - $19: bourbon, aperol, amaro, lemon juice
- LUCA"S ICED LATTE - $19: espresso, espresso vodka, soy milk shaken on ice
- ESPRESSO MARTINI - $19: fresh espresso, vanilla absolute, kalua
- ROSE SANGRIA - $19: during Saturday and Sunday brunches
- Corona Mexico - $10
- Negro Modelo Mexico - $10
- Modelo Especial Mexico - $10
- Red Stripe Jamaica - $10
- Stella Artois Belgium - $10
- Peroni Italy - $10
- Brooklyn Summer Ale American - $10
- Brooklyn IPA American - $10
- HOP Commander IPA American - $10
- Heineken Light Holland - $10
- Clos Des Lunes, Bordeaux Blanc 2018, France - $18: White
- Pierre Sparr, Pinot Blanc 2020, France - $17: White
- Santiago Ruiz, White 2021, Spain - $17: White
- Pazo das Bruxas, Albariño 2021, Rias Baixas,Spain - $18: White
- Routestock, Chardonnay 2021, Sonoma Coast, California - $18: White
- Menetou Salon Sancerre 2022 - $21: White
- Eric Poli, Rose, 2022 Corsica - $19: Rosé
- Berne, Cotes De Provence 2022 - $20: Rosé
- Jeioi Rose Prosecco - $19: Rosé
- Feudo Montoni Nero D’Avola, Lagnusa, 2020, Sicily, Italy - $17: Red
- Capitan Fanegas, Rioja 2019, Spain (organic) - $18: Red
- Tentua Sette Cieli "Yantra", Super Tuscan 2020, Italy - $16: Red
- Volpaia, Chianti Classico 2019, Italy - $19: Red
- Barone Cornacchia, Montepulciano 2019, Italy - $17: Red
- Dusoil, Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Lodi, California - $20: Red
- Vallisto, Malbec 2018, Argentina - $19: Red
- Pike road, Pinot Noir Oregon - $19: Red
- Nicolas Feuillatte, Blue Label Brut France - $23: Sparkling
- Jeio, Prosecco Rose 2021, Veneto, Italy - $19: Sparkling
- Santiago Ruiz, Spanish White 2021, Spain - $65: White
- Pazo das Bruxas, Albariño 2021, Rias Baixas, Spain - $80: White
- Clos Des Lunes, Bordeaux Blanc 2018, France - $80: White
- Les Baronnesz, Sancerre 2022, France - $120: White
- Philippe le Hardi, Chassagne Montrachet 2020,France - $105: White
- La Moussiere, Sancerre 2021, France - $100: White
- Les Macharelles', Montrachet, Premier Cru 2018, France - $150: White
- Berne, Cotes De Provence 2022 - $75: Rosé
- Castella di Volpaia, Chianti Classico 2020, Tuscany, Italy - $80: Red
- Barone Cornacchia, Montepulciano 2019, Italy - $70: Red
- Vallisto, Malbec 2018, Argentina - $75: Red
- Domaine de la Graveirette, Chateauneuf Du Pape 2019, France - $90: Red
- Les Crais, Gevrey-Chambertin 2018, France - $120: Red
- Titus, Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Napa Valley - $100: Red
- Flowers, Pinot Noir 2018, Sonoma Coast - $120: Red
- Le Cupole, Super Tuscan, 2019, Italy (organic) - $95: Red
- Marsannay, Pinot Noir, 2020, France - $130: Red
- Elvio Cognómenes "Cascina Nuova", Barolo 2018, Piedmont, Italy - $120: Red
- Gaja Ca’Marcanda ‘Promis’ Super Tuscan 2020, Bolgheri,Italy - $120: Red
- Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Napa, California - $150: Red
- Feudo Montoni Nero D’Avola, Lagnusa 2020, Sicily, Italy - $70: Red
- Résonance, Pinot Noir 2020, Oregon - $70: Red
- Veuve Clicquot, Brut Yellow Label, France - $120: Sparkling
- Nature's Revenge, Sparkling Rose 2021, France (natural wine) - $60: Sparkling
- Billecarte-Salmon, ½ Bottle Champagne 2021, France - $65: Sparkling
- Naranjo, Torontel Orange Wine 2020, Chile (organic natural wine) - $58: Natural
- Boylan’s cane sugar grape soda - $7
- Boylan's cane sugar root beer - $7
- Boylen's cane sugar creme soda - $7
- Boylen's cane sugar ginger ale - $7
- Boylen's cane sugar Shirley Temple - $7
- Boylen's cane sugar black cherry - $7
- coke - $7
- diet coke - $7
- ginger beer - $7
- tonic water - $7
- club soda - $7
- fresh squeezed lemonade - $7
- ginger lemonade - $7
- orange juice - $7
- grapefruit juice - $7
- iced green tea - $7
- iced matcha latte - $7
- cold brew - $7
- iced cappuccino - $7
- iced latte - $7
- americano - $7
- matcha latte - $7
- Harney & Sons Teas - $7: earl grey, ginger lemon, tropical green, English breakfast, paris, organic peppermint
- VYBES (25MG Hemp CBD) - $13: strawberry lavender, honeycrisp apple basil, peach ginger, watermelon lime, ginger lemonade, blueberry mint, blackberry hibiscus, passionfruit pineapple, blood orange lime
Frequently Asked Questions about Extra Virgin
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Extra Virgin by visiting their official website at https://www.extravirginrestaurant.com for more information and inquiries.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include baked lasagna, paella, Sicilia and Torre del Grecco paninis, mushroom truffle pasta, and roasted artichoke parmesan.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Vegan options include grilled asparagus; keto and low-carb include cauliflower and asparagus; gluten-free includes salad, cauliflower, buns, fries, and sprouts.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Extra Virgin does not contain information regarding the specific number of reviews it has received.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Diners praise this cozy 4.8/5 rated gem for its fun vibe, infallible playlist, and consistent service, making it ideal for occasions.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant near NYU is rated 4.8/5 and highly recommended for its Sicilia panini, mushroom truffle pasta, and fun vibe.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Extra Virgin is a Mediterranean restaurant that currently holds an overall average rating of 4.8/5 according to the data.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- This restaurant supports keto, gluten-free, and vegan diets with dishes like grilled asparagus, parmesan roasted cauliflower, and roasted brussels sprouts.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Diners celebrate this 4.8/5 rated gem for serving the "best panini in NYC" alongside a fun vibe and infallible playlist.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant is suitable for families, offering a lively communal atmosphere and menu highlights like spaghetti and meatballs.