Alice
Chelsea-Hudson Yards, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A West Village group-dining option with flexible hours and easy booking, but no published menu or chef details to anchor expectations. Best for parties of six or more who prioritize location over culinary transparency; solo diners and couples will find sharper focus at 15 East or 12 Chairs nearby.
About Alice
Alice is a venue in New York City with evening hours throughout the week. The dress code is smart casual. Hours are listed for Monday through Wednesday from 5–10 PM, Thursday from 5–10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–11 PM, and Sunday from 5–10 PM.
What the Room Delivers
The clearest planning details for Alice are its evening schedule and smart-casual dress code. Hours are Monday through Wednesday from 5–10 PM, Thursday from 5–10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–11 PM, and Sunday from 5–10 PM.
For diners comparing options in New York City, the main takeaway is that Alice has consistent evening availability across the week.
How It Compares
Alice can be considered alongside Chama Mama, Salam, Nuyores, Coppelia, and Freds Downtown when looking at New York City dining options.
Use Alice’s evening hours and smart-casual dress code as the starting point, then confirm the details that matter most for your visit. Check our full New York City restaurants guide for more New York City options.
Planning details
- Location
- 126 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
- Reservations
- Book on Resy
- Website
- alicenyc.com
- Phone
- +12126914886
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Alice inhabits the West Village's tradition of quiet, small-format dining where the emphasis is on craft and unhurried service. The room favors a deliberate rhythm: courses arrive with breathing space and staff prioritize attention over turnover. That neighborhood context—restaurants that depend less on passersby and more on guests who plan their visit—gives Alice a classic, slightly old-world feel without being stuffy. The result is a charming, historically rooted spot that asks diners to slow down and treat the meal as an appointment rather than a hurried stop between errands.
Best For
Alice is best for an evening meal when time and attention are part of the plan. The restaurant reads like a destination dinner—ideal for date nights, anniversaries, celebrations and business dinners where a formal sequence of courses and attentive service matter. Because the neighborhood and the kitchen favor craft over volume, reservations are implied and pacing is deliberate: this is a place to settle in for a full service rather than a quick bite. Guests who value ritualized, multi-course dining will find it most rewarding after dusk.
Ordering Tips
Book ahead and allow plenty of time; the piece emphasizes a "reservation-forward" and unhurried approach, so expect courses to be paced. Lean into the kitchen's signatures—try the lobster fettuccine, pappardelle with king crab and truffle, or the spaghettone al pomodoro—because the menu centers on craft-driven, composed pastas. Ask staff for guidance on sequencing if you want to linger without feeling rushed, and plan the meal as an appointment rather than squeezing it into a tight schedule.
Venue details
Ambiance
Moody and mysterious with dim lighting in a historic brownstone basement, creating an elegant and intimate atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- lobster fettucine
- pappardelle king crab truffle
- spaghettone al pomodoro
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 126 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Chama Mama, Georgian, Georgian
- Salam, Notable alternative
- Nuyores, Notable alternative
- Coppelia, Notable alternative
- Freds Downtown, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Against Chama Mama, Alice lacks the Georgian khachapuri and khinkali that give that room a clear identity, Chama Mama's bread-and-dumpling format also suits groups and runs a similar price tier, with the advantage of transparency. Salam and Nuyores both offer defined cuisines (Middle Eastern and Dominican, respectively) and published hours, making them easier to evaluate before booking. If you're after Cuban comfort and late-night service, Coppelia delivers platters until midnight with a clearer value proposition.
Freds Downtown trades Alice's flexibility for a polished American menu and a more buttoned-up atmosphere, better for impressing clients, less forgiving for a casual group dinner. Alice's low booking difficulty reflects its thin public profile rather than weak execution. For groups who need a West Village address without advance planning, it fills a gap. For diners who want to know what they're eating before they sit down, Chama Mama, Salam, or Coppelia offer stronger due diligence.
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Compare Alice
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Chama Mama | New York City | Georgian | 2026 Eater NY 38 Best Restaurants in New York City · #152026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7192025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #7432023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Salam | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Nuyores | New York City | , | No published awards |
| Coppelia | New York City | , | 2025 New York Magazine The 43 Best Restaurants in New York |
| Freds Downtown | New York City | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice known for?
Alice is a venue in New York City with evening hours throughout the week and a smart-casual dress code.
How can I contact Alice?
Use the venue's official channels to confirm current contact details and visit information.
