Vic’s
“Cacio e Pepe was cooking perfectly and was deliciously peppery and cheesy.”
“Burrata and anchovy pizza, oxtail, cabbage, crispy onions – all of the food was impeccably served and downright delicious.”
“I have also had the crispy sweet onions, softshell crab, garlic bread, scallops entrée and last but not least my favorite – the caccio e pepe pasta!”
Vic’s
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Coat Check: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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just came here to kill time and have a beer, pretty decent selection, dining area looks like the Hampton's in the 80's
I love, love, love Vic's.
The food is amazing.
I love the throwback music and the decor.
I could go on and on about it, but I will just stick to recommending you check it out asap.
I love Italian food, but when I go out to eat, it always somehow falls short on my list of priorities. This is probably due to one too many horrible experiences in Little Italy; if I'm going to carbload, I expect the food to be fantastic and I'm not going to waste it on undercooked, out-of-a-box pasta for tourists.
Luckily, I have Vic's to remind me just how fresh and delicious (and even healthy!) Italian food can be. I've only been here for lunch before, but the entire space is really bright and airy, and perfect for a special night or business meal.
First, if they ask if you want bread for the table, the answer is yes. Always. It's thickly cut but fluffy, perfectly grilled, and wonderful for sopping up olive oil.
If you want an appetizer, head first for the burrata. It comes with a crisper bread smothered in garlic and butter, but the burrata really melts in your mouth. I've also tried the turnips and grilled asparagus, but neither really stood out to me.
For my main, I always end up getting the grilled chicken with greens. This isn't a salad (if that's what you're looking for), but thin slices of charred broccoli and other greens with a very moist piece of chicken in a chili basil vinaigrette. The greens portion is pretty small and it's definitely a spicy dish, but one of my favorites.
I've never had a problem with service; our servers are always very nice and helpful. On our last visit, we found a small anchovy bone in one of our pastas and they were very quick to correct the issue.
Next time, I need to try dinner or brunch!
Okay, I just love this place. This was my 3rd time here, and it does not disappoint! Also, side note – the waiters are all so cute with their denim button downs and William Sonoma striped aprons. Had to say it.
I came here for dinner this time at 7:30pm on Saturday. Everything was so good!!
FOOD:
-Garlic bread: comes on a large, thick toasted piece of bread, covered in butter/oil with garlic. Man this was good! Get this to start for the table. It is very flavorful.
-Crispy Sweet Onions: I got this the last time I was here with friends, and decided to get it again. It's bite sized pieces of onion that are lightly breaded/cripsy. They definitely feel much more healthy and lighter than onion rings, but you can compare it to that to get an idea. Comes topped with fresh parm, and a dipping sauce that is very good and creamy. Get this!
-Tomato Pizza: this was good to share as well. Thicker crust, tomato, pecorino cheese, and pieces of basil.
-Cacio e Pepe: I got this last time I was here as well, and got it again! I really do love it. It's so good, and I would get it again. All the cheesy and peppery goodness.
-Borsa "Little Purse" Pasta: I adore this pasta (my sister and I split the Cacio e Pepe and this pasta). They look like little dumplings, and are filled with ricotta cheese. The menu says hazelnut and lemon, but thinking back, I feel like there is a truffle flavor? Whatever it was, it was unreal. It's also great to split since the dumplings are so rich in flavor.
DRINKS:
-Honey Fashioned: Get this if you like Old Fashioneds. Love it!
SERVICE:
-Very good and attentive. And like I said, cute uniforms.
Vic's is awesome!
My friends and I shared a bunch of appetizers, pizzas, and pastas after a massage at Great Jones Spa (this quickly became an epic night), because we all wanted to taste everything. And we really did order half the menu:
Garlic Bread with Goat Butter – It really was drenched in butter…so delicious!
Crispy Sweet Onions – I didn't think I would like this dish, but it was possibly my favorite.
Burrata with Lemon Garlic Toast – The burrata literally spread like butter onto the bread.
Roasted Chicken – Well-seasoned to melt-in-your-mouth.
Provolone Pizza – OUTSTANDING!
Soppressata Pizza – Also, pretty perfect with a spicy meat.
Rigatoni – The red sauce was just a tad spicy, and the pasta was al dente.
Orecchiette – My favorite of the pastas…I had about 4 helpings.
I cannot wait to go back!
Eating outdoor at places like Vic's in the summer is a privilege of living in the city – I truly can't find anything I don't like at this restaurant – wine, complimentary sparkling water, bread, vege appetizers, tasty pastas, the olive oil ice cream, friendly waitresses, and the very well decorated bathroom… I just found everything lovely.
Amazing food! Serious love for this place. Awesome cocktails and food. The delicata squash is superb. And all the pastas are fresh and homemade. Pizzas have great flavor profiles. You honestly can't go wrong here. Highly recommend.
his vibrant East Village Sicilian-style restaurant serves good pastas and salads. Much like its sister restaurants 100 Acres and Cookshop, the can't go wrong menu is sure to please everyone.