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Cotenna, New York, NY
Award-winning

Cotenna

4.5
4.5
267 Reviews
$50 and over
Café

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Hearty meat dishes and tasty pasta take the stage at Cotenna. This cozy Italian restaurant serves an extensive menu that includes seafood dishes, grilled meat and traditional pasta favorites like spaghetti and meatballs. Diners get to enjoy their meal in a cozy interior complemented by wood paneling, dim overhead lamps and walls lined with wine bottles. Chef Roberto Passon ensures the richness of each dish by insisting on only using pasta made in-house.

Cotenna offers a fine selection of wine to pair with its menu. Its simple but casual ambiance makes it an ideal pick for everything, from a mid-week business lunch, to a group outing with friends. Open until midnight during the week, and 1 a.m. over the weekend, this restaurant is also an appealing choice for late night dining. Cotenna is open all week.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Café
  • Phone number
    (646) 861-0175
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Roberto Passon
  • Location
    21 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Greenwich Village
  • Cross street
    Between 6th avenue and Downing Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    A,C,E train, west 4th station 1 and 2 train, Houston Station

Menu

Cicchetti

$14

  • Salsiccia e Lenticchie

    Sweet Italian Sausage, Lentil Stew

    • Olive e Feta

      Marniated Olives, Feta Cheese

      • Caprino alle Erbe

        Warm Herbed Goat Cheese, Tomato Sauce

        • Crostini Porchetta

          Sliced Suckling Pig, Salsa Verde

          • Costicine di Maiale

            Slow cooked Pork Ribs

            • Crostini di Pulpo

              Sliced Octopus, Capers, Tomato, Pesto

              • Mozzarella Saporita

                Prosciutto Wrapped Warm Mozzarella, Radicchio

                • Gamberoni e Carciofi

                  Jumbo Shrimp Skewer, Marinated Artichikes

                  • Gamberi e Aglio e Olio

                    Shrimp Scampi, Garlic, Olive Oil

                    • Cinghiale con Polenta

                      Wild Boar Stew, House Made Polenta

                      • Vongole Oreganate

                        Baked Market Clams, Oregano, Lemon Sauce

                        • Bruschetta ai Funghi e Montasio

                          Mushroom Bruschetta, Montasio Cheese

                          • Carciofi e Olive

                            Spicy Sauteed Artichokes, Gaeta Olives

                            • Tortino di Granchio e Funghi

                              Crab & Shrimp Cakes, Capers, Mushrooms

                              • Sardine in "Saor"

                                Grilled Sardines, Onions, Pine Nuts, Raisins

                                • Melanzane e Caprino

                                  Grilled Eggplant, Goat Cheese, Basil

                                  • Datteri e Gorgonzola

                                    Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Speck

                                    • Calamari in Umido

                                      Stewes Calamari, Capers, Olives, Tomato Sauce

                                      • Costicine di Agnello

                                        Grilled Lamb Chops, Balsamic Vinegar, Roasted Potatoes

                                        • Cozze Marinate

                                          Sauteed Mussels, Garlic, Tocai White Wine

                                          • Gamberetti Lenticchie e Polenta

                                            Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Stewed Lentils, Polenta

                                            • Polpetta Pomodoro

                                              Beef Meatballs, Tomato Sauce

                                              Paste

                                              $16. Gluten Free Pasta Upon Request

                                              • Fettuccine ai Funghi

                                                Wild Mushrooms & Truffle Oil

                                                • Pappardelle Cinghiale

                                                  Slow Braised Wild Boar

                                                  • Tagliatelle Bolognese

                                                    Traditional Bolognese Sauce

                                                    • Linguine Vongole

                                                      Linguine & Clams

                                                      • Gnocchi Sorrentina

                                                        Hand-Rolled Gnocchi, Tomato Sauce

                                                        • Ravioli Ricotta

                                                          Fresh Ricotta, Spinach, Parmesan Cream

                                                          • Lasagne Bolognese

                                                            Traditional Meat Lasagna

                                                            • Maccheroni al Tartufo

                                                              Slow Baked Mac & Cheese, Black Truffle Carpaccio

                                                              • Spaghetti e Polpette

                                                                Spaghetti & Meatballs

                                                                • Orecchiette Salsiccia Rapini

                                                                  Italian Sausage, Garlic, Broccoli Rabe

                                                                  • Tortelloni d'Aragosta

                                                                    Lobster Ravioli, Pink Vodka

                                                                    • Rigatoni e Gamberi

                                                                      Spicy Grilled Shrimp, Garlic, Tomato

                                                                      • Penne Pesto e Carciofi

                                                                        Pesto Sauce, Artichokes, Parmesan

                                                                        • Garganelli Osso Buco

                                                                          Traditonal Osso Buco Sauce

                                                                          • Tortelli Prosciutto e Piselli

                                                                            Prosciutto, Green Peas & Parmesan Creamy Sauce

                                                                            Carpacci

                                                                            $16

                                                                            • Manzo

                                                                              Filet Mignon, Arugula, Grana Padano

                                                                              • Tonno

                                                                                Sushi Grade Tuna, Avocado, Tomato

                                                                                • Pulpo

                                                                                  Octopus, Fennel & Dill

                                                                                  Zuppe

                                                                                  $10

                                                                                  • Lentichhie

                                                                                    Stewed Lentil Soup

                                                                                    • Minestrone

                                                                                      Pesto Vegetable Soup

                                                                                      • Pasta e Fagioli

                                                                                        Bean Soup, Pasta

                                                                                        Insalate

                                                                                        $14

                                                                                        • Insalata Nizzarda

                                                                                          Traditional Tuna Niçoise Salad

                                                                                          • Cesare

                                                                                            Caesar Salad, Parmesan, Anchovies, Garlic

                                                                                            • Bietole e Caprino

                                                                                              Roasted Red Beets, Herbed Goat Cheese

                                                                                              • Aragosta e Avocado

                                                                                                Lobster, Avocado, Arugula

                                                                                                • Feta e Peperoni

                                                                                                  Feta, Olives, Peppers, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Arugula

                                                                                                  • Miste e Pere

                                                                                                    Mixed Market Greens, Organic Pears, Balsamic Vinegar

                                                                                                    • Pollo Arrosto

                                                                                                      Rosemary Roast Chicken, Seasonal Lettuce, Herb aioli

                                                                                                      • Arugule e Parmigiano

                                                                                                        Arugula, Parmesan, Balsamic Vinegar

                                                                                                        • Mozzarella Pomodoro Basilico

                                                                                                          Buffalo Mozzarella, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Basil

                                                                                                          • Pecorino e Kale

                                                                                                            Pecorino, Oraganic Kale, Red Onions, Lemon Vinaigrette, Almonds

                                                                                                            Salumi

                                                                                                            $9. Piatto di Salumi e Formaggi $35

                                                                                                            • Coppa

                                                                                                              • Sopressata

                                                                                                                • Mortadella

                                                                                                                  • Speck

                                                                                                                    • Bresaola

                                                                                                                      • Prosciutto di San Daniele

                                                                                                                        • Cacciatorini

                                                                                                                          Formaggi

                                                                                                                          $8. Piatto di Salumi e Formaggi $35

                                                                                                                          • Robiola

                                                                                                                            • Taleggio

                                                                                                                              • Ashed Goat

                                                                                                                                • Parmigiano Reggiano

                                                                                                                                  • Gorgonzola

                                                                                                                                    • Montasio

                                                                                                                                      • Camembert

                                                                                                                                        Contorni

                                                                                                                                        $8

                                                                                                                                        • Fagiolini

                                                                                                                                          Sauteed French Beans, Garlic

                                                                                                                                          • Lenticchie

                                                                                                                                            Stewed Lentils

                                                                                                                                            • Patate Arrosto

                                                                                                                                              Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

                                                                                                                                              • Spinaci

                                                                                                                                                Garlic Baby Spinach

                                                                                                                                                • Cavolfiori

                                                                                                                                                  Roasted Cauliflowers

                                                                                                                                                  • Rapini

                                                                                                                                                    Sauteed Broccoli Rabe

                                                                                                                                                    • Bietole

                                                                                                                                                      Roasted Red Beets

                                                                                                                                                      • Cavolini

                                                                                                                                                        Roasted Brussel Sprouts

                                                                                                                                                        • Polenta

                                                                                                                                                          Grilled White Polenta

                                                                                                                                                          • Patate

                                                                                                                                                            Black Truffel Mashed Potatoes

                                                                                                                                                            Weekday Lunch Special

                                                                                                                                                            • Pasta + House Wine$18.00

                                                                                                                                                              Last updated: February 2, 2022

                                                                                                                                                              What 267 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                              4.5
                                                                                                                                                              4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                              • 4.5Food
                                                                                                                                                              • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                                                              • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                                                                                              • 4.5Value

                                                                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                              Cotenna, a charming Soho gem, delights with "fantastic" food and attentive service in a warm, cozy setting. Though small and bustling, it offers a vibrant dining experience with standout dishes like "amazing" octopus salad and lamb chops. Some seating issues arise, but the "great" wine and cocktails are worth it.

                                                                                                                                                              267 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                              1. Lauren

                                                                                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on January 1, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                Lamb chops are incredible, my third time getting them and they are amazing every time. The spaghetti and meatballs and bolognese. Restaurant is very ambient and nice but I feel the music could’ve matched the mood better.

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                                                                                                                                                              2. Caroline

                                                                                                                                                                Sydney

                                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 29, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                Quaint and cosy, a great night out. The food was excellent and a great location.

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                                                                                                                                                              3. Athena

                                                                                                                                                                Greater Boston

                                                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                                                11 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 28, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                Was excited to try this place as we had gone to Aria in the past but were a bit disappointed. We had selected regular seating but were placed at the bar due to lack of seating and got hit with a cold draft any time the front door opened. The food was good but our pastas came out a bit over cooked. All the servers were kind and accommodating though!

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                                                                                                                                                              4. Amanda

                                                                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                                                                                17 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                17 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 23, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                So delicious! I had the bolognese and chocolate soufflé and both were amazing

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                                                                                                                                                              5. Julie

                                                                                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 22, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                The food was excellent! The goat cheese appetizer is truly fantastic! We had a party of 12 people and all of us were impressed by the food and the quality of service.

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                                                                                                                                                              6. Paul

                                                                                                                                                                Pittsburgh

                                                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 22, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                I don’t get the high food ratings for this place. The place is cute, but a wee bit too tight as others suggest, but the food was an average. It is not overpriced which is a positive. I wonder what the those with best Italian food ever with 5 stars are thinking. I must have been at the wrong place. I need to have an OMG food experience to give 5 stars. This was not OMG. It’s a 3-1/2, maybe 3-3/4. But, I couldn’t give a 4 for food as it didn’t reach that level. I agree with the other reviewer on the vongole. Not enough clams. The overall flavor was pretty weak. I usually avoid reviews. If you are reading this at Cotenna, please take it in the seriousness it was written. I think you can do better.

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                                                                                                                                                              7. Justin

                                                                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                                                                                18 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                18 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                Tight squeeze, but fantastic simple home cooked Italian! Loved it, will be back!

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                                                                                                                                                              8. Conrad

                                                                                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                3 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 11, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                Wonderful restaurant for late-night supper. Marvelously calm, easy to have a relaxed conversation, food superb, service lovely.

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                                                                                                                                                              9. Carly

                                                                                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                                                                restaurant was too small to accommodate us comfortably even tho we had a reservation. they brought us to their sister restaurant codino which is the same food.

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                                                                                                                                                              10. Amy

                                                                                                                                                                New York City

                                                                                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                                                                10 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                Dined on November 24, 2024

                                                                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                Great dining experience. Small, intimate setting made it feel like we were invited to dinner. Service was amazing, thank you Tata for your great recommendations and making the evening fun. Food was so delicious. Highly recommend.

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                                                                                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                                                                                              Cotenna does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats.

                                                                                                                                                              Cotenna is rated 4.5 stars by 267 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                                                                                              Make a reservation

                                                                                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                                                                                              7:00 PM
                                                                                                                                                              Booked 17 times today

                                                                                                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                                              Google Map for Cotenna

                                                                                                                                                              21 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014

                                                                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                                                                              • Award-winning
                                                                                                                                                                1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
                                                                                                                                                              • Cross street
                                                                                                                                                                Between 6th avenue and Downing Street
                                                                                                                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                                Greenwich Village
                                                                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                                                                $50 and over
                                                                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                Café
                                                                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                Business Casual
                                                                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                None
                                                                                                                                                              • Public transit
                                                                                                                                                                A,C,E train, west 4th station 1 and 2 train, Houston Station
                                                                                                                                                              • Payment options
                                                                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                                                Roberto Passon
                                                                                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                                (646) 861-0175
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