Entry № 057_NEW · Verified Apr 2026
About
A West Village restaurant on Carmine Street with a strong neighbourhood following — Demo has the focused, unfussy cooking of a place that has worked out exactly what it wants to serve and is now very good at it.
Editors’ notes
“Bit of a tight fit in regards to seating and spacing (close to other diners). Just food, no drinks. Food was decent, wasn't wowed but it also wasn't bad, nothing was under/over cooked. Service and hospitality was excellent though. Nice ambiance and vibes. Think this would be a great spot for a date night or drinks with…”
“A cozy wine bar serving up unique, delicious food. Servings were generous. We loved the mackerel dish and the specials of the evening which were the leeks and skate. Service was helpful and professional. We didn’t partake in enjoying any wine this evening but I was impressed by the bottles I saw being served.”
“Had a very frustrating experience here last night. Despite having a reservation and arriving on time, we were left standing at the entrance for over 10 minutes without a single word of explanation. The female staff member who checked us in was incredibly cold—she walked past us multiple times while serving others, comp…”
“Loved every dish here. Highlights of the night went to marinated squid and arroz a la plancha - full of flavors and very well balanced.”