Via Carota, Chef Rita Sodi's Homestyle Italian Gastroteca at 51 Grove Street in West Village

[TrelayneNYC]

On 10/25/2016 at 7:32 PM, Marty L. said:

Next time you're looking for a great, civilized meal in the West Village, try i Sodi (Tuscan without frills).

On 10/25/2016 at 9:28 PM, DonRocks said:

Note that chef-owner Rita Sodi also co-owns Via Carota with Buvette's Jodi Williams.

Some more pix from a visit a couple of months ago:

Porcini with blueberries and pecorino

Grilled artichokes with lemon aioli

Octopus with pesto

Grilled asparagus, caprino cheese, pickled shallots

Meatballs

Green beans with pesto and pine nuts

Chicken liver crostini

Rather disappointing. Was dry and needed a bit more "oomph".

Charred pork belly, served with sweet-and-sour onions

Awesomesauce on a plate

Raspberry crostata -- dry and crumbly.

Not too bad though -- with two glasses of white wine, coffee and herb tea, came out to $120 pp (incl. tax and 20% tip).

[TrelayneNYC]

we had lunch here a few days ago. the heirloom tomato plate consisted of tasteless tomatoes mixed with cucumber, spring onion and herbs. everything else was top notch.

rather surprising.

[Marty L.]

In my experience (including a very recent, superb meal at i Sodi), I find i Sodi much better and more consistent than VC, FWIW.