Peasant

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Cuisine: Italian Price: Expensive

  • Hours: Tue-Sat from 6-11pm and Sun from 6-10pm
  • Reservations: Recommended - Make an Online Reservation
  • Payment Options: MasterCard, Visa, American Express
  • Dress: Casual
  • Noise: Moderate
  • Seats: 75
  • Key People: Executive Chef - Frank DeCarlo; Owners - Dulcinea Benson, Frank DeCarlo
  • Year Opened: 2000

Critic Reviews

The New York Times star Critic's Pick 07/11/01

Peasant has built a following by sticking to some very simple premises. Keep the food simple, rustic and Italian. Cook it over a wood fire. Serve big portions. Be nice. - William Grimes

New York Magazine star star Critic's Pick  

Peasant is exactly right. From its stunningly backlit brick-walled kitchen that features only open-fire cooking to its incredibly appealing pan-Italian menu. - Adam Platt

Time Out New York Critic's Pick  

The open kitchen at Peasant is straight out of a fairy tale - a magical brick workshop where chef-owner Frank DeCarlo presides over a crackling fire. You can...

Savory Member Reviews

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koala z.
30 Reviews

Food Rating star star star
Service Rating star star star star Posted on 03/03/08
great rustic food & environment. only down side is the low lighting & the menu is in italian
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dan k.
205 Reviews

Food Rating star star star star
Service Rating star star star Posted on 03/10/08
dishes like the gnocchi, porchetta and orata (granted you like seabass) are very simple and delicious. the subterranean wine bar offers the same menu with translations plus a meat and cheese tray. for a chill night out with your friends, order the tray, a couple of pizzas, wine and grab a seat at the community table.