Peasant

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194 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012 (at nr. Spring St.)
New York, NY 10012

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I have had the privilege of discovering this little jewel of a pizzeria. The price tags are great for delivery or have-out. The pizza top quality is pretty good given the small pr...

Worst

Peasant is an uncomfortable restaurant that has some real attributes but ultimately fails. The room is set up so that there is really NO intimacy or comfort. A large dining room i...

Good pizza 2/5/2012

I have had the privilege of discovering this little jewel of a pizzeria. The price tags are great for delivery or have-out. The pizza top quality is pretty good given the small price range busting prices. I would highly recommend this pizzeria as a superior pizza with a super worth. more
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Peasant is a perfect date joint 8/10/2011

I remember vividly my time at peasant....or was it my second time? Either way, everytime I go it is always extremely intimate...its like a wine cave, small but never gets too mobbed, cool clientele, decent food, and amazing italian wine by the quartino. Oh yeah and you can sip your nebbiolo whilst listening to the cure. The bar staff seems to have an affinity for 70's/80's tunes from the UK. Yes! more
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Mixed feelings: Great atmosphere, very average food. 7/20/2011

Go eat somewhere else and get there for wine and cheese. I do like d more
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HAVE TO AGREE...IT STINKS... 2/18/2010

i guess 10 years is more than enough... i have taken customers to new york city restaurants for more than 20 years and have never been treated this poorly. the host with the ugly,cheap looking sweater and glasses was condescending and rude and the ""general manager"" with the australian accent was equally disappointing. my wife called to ask if our reservation would be held, as we were having a drink 2 doors down, and they said sure,come by 7. as we arrived at 655 we were told that our table had been given away and they would try to accommodate us downstairs. the attitude of rudeness was beyond compare. now, downstairs is very nice and actually quite desirable but, the waiter also had the same attitude. he couldn't really remember the specials and described nothing with his broken english...as for the food- my wife thought the tuna was from a can, as did i. for tuna salad, it certainly wasn't ""sushi grade"" as it was dry and brown. might as well have said ""starkist"" on the side...the lamb was raw and somewhat tasteless, the steak was overcooked and bland,etc,etc,etc...except for tourists and wannabe new yorkers that have missed the boat, this ship has sailed....too many better restaurants in nyc, and even within 2 blocks, to waste your time with this one....peasant is not pleasant... Pros: GOOD WINE Cons: FOOD,SERVICE,ATTITUDE more
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Unforunately, this place stinks now 4/12/2009

My wife and I have been going to Peasant Wine Bar for the last several years as one of our favorite ""date"" places. Sadly, however, the last two experiences have been horrific and subsequently we will never go there again. Both times have been a direct result of the host. The first episode we walked out after my wife waited 1/2 hour for a table and then he told her she had to wait another 1/2 hour because he didn't know she was waiting. This was in spite of the fact that she gave him her name and table request when she first got there not to mention she had been standing there in plain view for a 1/2 hour. Last night we arrived at ~ 7pm for an early dinner. The restaurant was empty and the host still managed to turn 2 couples away when he refused to sit them where they asked to be seated (considering the restaurant was empty, they didn't want to have to sit right next to us- I can appreciate that). We placed our order which started off with the meat and cheese plate. Firstly, it would have been nice if he told us what the cheeses were. Then when we were about 6 or 7 minutes into our appetizer the waiter brought our main course. We politely asked for him to take it back as we clearly were not done with our appetizer yet. Eventually when he did finally bring it back, it was cold and horribly over-salted. The host was oblivious to all of this as he was too busy trying to rush us out. All in all, still a cute space, but the service was horrific, punctuated by the bad food. Sorry to say but this place is past it's prime. Pros: Cute space Cons: Horrible host/service more
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Beyond Expectations 3/5/2009

I sampled from everyones plate and was satisfied with everything I tried! The best was the Cornish game hen and ricotta cheese for the bread was out of this world! Seriously loved it and will definitly return! more
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overrated-grossly 2/4/2009

like most places with a huge name (magnolia bakery above all), the food is mediocre at best, as italian as the olive garden, and absolutely overpriced. this place deserves no more than 2 stars more
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Wonderful smell, delicious food 1/22/2009

Went here last night, absolutely loved it. The smell is amazing when you first walk in, it makes you hungry! The menu is now mostly translated into English, so it is easier to interpret. The Bocconcini is delicious as is the suckling pig. Service was excellent. Pros: Brick Oven, Smell, Food Cons: Tables are a little close together more
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The food is ok but service is terrible. 1/20/2009

The host and waiters need to be informed that there are plenty of other places to eat in Manhattan. The options are plentiful especially in NYC. There are places where you will get good food and great service. The food was not bad. However, the attitudes of the hostess and waiter ruined the whole experience. That is disturbing because this is not an inexpensive restaurant. Pros: Food ok Cons: service was horrible more
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Worst Service Experienced in 20 Yrs 10/17/2008

I completely agree with the comment below regarding having the rudest staff I have ever encountered at a restaurant. I'm not sure if they were having an off night but it really felt like we were on candid camera or something. I was trying to impress my girlfriend and take her to Peasant after hearing good things from co-workers. From the moment we walked in, we felt the maitre de had a bit of an attitude even though we had a reservation and were told we would have to wait 30 min. With a res, I can understand having to wait a couple of minutes, but this was a Tues night and that was the whole reason we made a reservation. So the rude Asian hostess told us to have a drink at the bar where the female bartenderess even copped an attitude with us when I asked what type of wine they offered. I'm not sure if they were looking not to be tipped but they all were doing a great job so far. Finally, once I realized that we had to sit at picnic tables with another couple, that was the last straw. We got out of there quickly & went to another Italian restaurant where we were treated the way one would expect to be treated. The food at Peasant looked ok but pricey for the extremely small size portions. My girlfriend now said this is the last time I get to choose the restaurant so now my credibility is a bit tarnished. Not sure what all the fuss is over this place. I would never return to Peasant after being treated with such disresepct!! Pros: None Cons: Staff with an atitude, shared picnic tables, overpriced small portions more
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RUDEST WAITSTAFF IN NYC 10/16/2008

Gave this place 1 star for rustic decor only. Pros: ambience Cons: service, communal tables more
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Totally overrated 8/16/2008

We were really disapointed given all the great reviews this place has received. First of all, the menu is completely unapproachable, and the waittress did litle to clarify. She rattled off brief descriptors of each item at such a rapid pace that it was incomprehensable, and seem annoyed when we had to ask her to repeat a number of items. How about just having the menu in English and save everyone a little trouble? Next - and even more annoying - was their ""RULE"" about ordering pizza. We had heard that their pizza was fantastic, so attempted to order one as an appetizer. We were told, in a very condescending tone, that their RULE was that we could only order a pizza as an appetizer if we also order a second appetizer. No exceptions. Their explanation was ""this is a fine dining establishment, not a pizzeria"". Then why make pizza at all, I ask? And by the way, every ""fine dining establishment"" I have been to makes it a point to cater to the diner's desires, not the temperament of a snooty chef. We sucked it up and ordered the pizza and another appetizer, both of which I have to admit were quite good. However, the entrees were a big disappointment. The risotto in particular was salty, undercooked and crunchy, and tasted like I had made it from a box from Trader Joe's. Ironically, the best part of this ""fine dining"" experience? The pizza. Pros: The pizza Cons: ""It is a fine dining establishment, not a pizzeria"" more
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Terrible experience with manager - food not worth the trouble 7/31/2008

Mediocre food - wait time of at least 1 hour before food arrives... Pros: decor was nice and rustic Cons: food not worth the wait and rudeness from management. Not sure if reservations mean anything...Host and manager clearly choose strategically which reservations to honor more
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Delicious and relaxing 6/5/2008

I think the problem with the review below me is that this guy sat on his a** for 30 minutes waiting for a menu. I'd be on my feet in 5! Not that I think you should ever have to ""ask"" for a menu, but seriuosly - who sits around for 30 minutes and doesn't say anything? Especially in New York! I happen to love this place and I've always had a good experience there. more
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worst service ever 3/20/2008

The other reviews on here mentioning the bad service are dead on (especially the one from 12/2006 - nothing has changed). We waited 30 minutes before anyone even came over to us with a wine list - and then we did not even receive mention of an apology from the waiter. After all the waiting and rudeness - the food is only fair. The people sitting at the bar seemed to get decent, or at least timely, service. otherwise - seriously do not waste your time or money. The pretty atmosphere is not enough to counter the horrible service. Cons: service, greasy food more
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Great food wine and beautiful interior 11/9/2007

The wood beamed interior with low ceilings and warm candlelight creates a beautiful and transformative atmosphere. I can't wait to go back in the winter. I had a few glasses of wine and margherita pizza, which were delicious. This is a great place for a casual meal. It is better to go with one or two friends rather than a large group, as seating is communal at wooden tables with benches. The service is a tiny bit slow, or it was the one time I went, but I was so happy there it didn't really matter. I am hoping to go back tonight. Pros: decor, good food, atmosphere, cozy and warm more
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Very nice atmosphere - rustic, wood-burning,... 9/14/2007

Very nice atmosphere - rustic, wood-burning, pig-roasting, etc. Menu in all Italian which seems too much.... more
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Very nice atmosphere - rustic, wood-burning,... 9/14/2007

mgc734 Provided by Partner
Very nice atmosphere - rustic, wood-burning, pig-roasting, etc. Menu in all Italian which seems too much. Service was very friendly and comfortab... more
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The Gold Standard for Italian 7/3/2007

WOW- where do I begin? My wife and I can be total food snobs. We've been back THREE times in the last couple of months. That is an NYC record for us! The staff is super nice and helpful-- they never mind translating the whole Italian menu for us! Here's a few tips about what you should eat to have the world's best meal at Peasant: First, they start you off with delectable, crusty bread and the most incredible, delicious ricotta cheese like you've never had to spread all over it. YUM. Then, you are insane if you don't get the BOCCONCINI. It's top-quality buffalo mozzerella wrapped in delicious procuitto and then somehow baked until it comes out sizzling and crispy on the outside, gooey and unbelievable. A-mazing!!! We also love the Skate fish and grilled Polpi (like calamari only WAY better) in this unbelievable sauce that i also dip my bread in. speaking of bread, the Bread Pudding kills. You may not be able to put your pants on tomorrow, but it's well worth it my friends. Did i mention the warm, inviting atmosphere and deliciously aromatic open wood-burning oven? Um. Yeah. in 3 words: Best Food Ever. The end. Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing more
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Peasant is pleasant 6/10/2007

First thing we noticed when we walked in was the smell. Took our noses to heaven. The ambiance and decor are nice, kind of made me think of the book ""Under the Tuscan Sun"". The food was good, the prices were reasonable and our server was pleasant, helpful and friendly. Not quite sure why others recommend the 28 oz Bistecca alla Fiorentina. People, it is $29 for 28 oz for a reason, but perhaps I have been skewed from all the high-end chophouses here in NYC. Our server also pointed us towards the downstairs wine bar, which had a similar feel as upstairs, and I hope to utilize for a date at some point. Pros: Great ambiance Cons: Bistecca alla Fiorentina more
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  • Locals and hopeless romantics alike flock here for fine Italian food and wine. The large brick oven might rest in back, but it's responsible for infusing the entire space with the aroma of...

  • 11/4/2008 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Tue-Sun 6pm-11pm
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  • Neighborhoods: NoLita, Downtown
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