Entry № 024_NEW · Verified Apr 2026
About
Rita Sodi and Jody Williams's all-day Italian bar sits next door to Via Carota and handles the morning espresso, afternoon aperitivo, and evening Negroni with the same unfussy precision that made the restaurant famous.
Casual all-day venue for espresso & aperitivi, with sidewalk seating & standing room at the bar.
Editors’ notes
“Bar Pisellino continues to deliver one of the most consistently elegant bar experiences in the West Village. Special recognition to Nicholas V. for exceptional service—attentive, informative, and genuinely kind without ever feeling intrusive or overwhelming. He has a rare ability to read the table perfectly. A though…”
“Pisellino is one of those New York classics that never disappoints. I stopped by for aperitivos and it was the perfect pause in the middle of the city. The atmosphere feels effortlessly European — intimate, timeless, and full of character. Soft lighting, beautiful details, and that unmistakable West Village energy. Th…”
“The atmosphere is so beautiful and cozy. The waiter explained us everything and every cocktail! The cocktails were so delicious and well made! We drink four of them with olives which were perfect, and a plate with cheese and salami. We totally going back before leaving New York City!”
“If you want to experience real Italy without leaving NYC, this is your spot. I’ve been to Italy a couple of times, and Pisellino genuinely brings me back. Don’t expect oversized, heavy “American-style” plates. Instead, you’ll get proper coffee and delicate, beautifully made pastries — the kind I miss so much. Their bo…”