Denino's Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Denino's Greenwich Village is a practical pick for a casual MacDougal Street meal when ease matters more than ceremony. Book it for a flexible downtown night, especially midweek; choose a more structured venue if the priority is published pricing, formal service, or detailed dietary planning.
About Denino's Greenwich Village
Denino's Greenwich Village is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and a posted weekly schedule.
Use the posted hours and casual dress expectation to decide whether it fits your plan.
Book for an easy New York City meal, not a high-control dining room
The practical read is simple: go when the posted schedule fits. Denino's Greenwich Village is closed Monday. It is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30–10 PM, Thursday from 4:30–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–11 PM, and Sunday from 12–9 PM.
Treat it as a New York City option whose confirmed strengths are direct: casual dress and clear operating hours.
The service expectation should match the category
The dress code is casual.
Use this as a practical New York City listing when the hours and casual dress code match your plans.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 4:30–10 PM
- Location
- 93 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- deninosgreenwichvillage.com
- Phone
- +16468386987
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Denino's Greenwich Village brings a decades-old Staten Island coal-fired pizza tradition into the heart of MacDougal Street. Neighborhood history, "old-neighbourhood loyalty" and the restaurant's place in the city's pizza conversation frame a classic, workaday institution. The tone favors substance over trendiness: thin-crust, coal-fired pies delivered in a table-service setting that feels rooted in pre-tasting-menu New York. It reads as a familiar, slightly iconic pizzeria that leans into heritage and straightforward pizza craft rather than culinary theatrics.
Best For
This is a spot for people who prize classic, coal-fired pizza in a relaxed Greenwich Village setting. It suits casual hangouts and group dinners where sharing pies is the point, and it also works for low-key date nights that favor authenticity over hype. Given the MacDougal Street location and nearby NYU foot traffic, the kitchen sees daytime and evening trade, making it appropriate for lunch or dinner visits. The emphasis is on value and tradition: the kind of place where pizza feels like both neighborhood fixture and a citywide talking point.
Ordering Tips
Lean into coal-fired, thin-crust pies that reflect Denino’s Staten Island roots. Stick with the signatures, Mussel Pie, Prosciutto Pizza, Margarita Pizza and Clam Pie, to judge the house style, and order a few pies to share so everyone can sample the crust and toppings. Expect straightforward, table-service pizza rather than a tasting-menu experience; the copy also nods to value, noting that a great pizza here should cost less than a cocktail next door, so opt for several classic pies over more elaborate single-course splurges.
Venue details
Ambiance
Loud and crowded pub setting with dark wood tables, vintage photographs, and a white marble bar evoking raffish Staten Island tavern character.
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Vibe
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Loud
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Mussel Pie
- Prosciutto Pizza
- Margarita Pizza
- Clam Pie
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 93 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 4:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 4:30–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12–9 PM
Location
93 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants a clearer Italian-leaning brief, try Maestro Pasta. If speed and value matter more than lingering, Thelewala or Saigon Shack are stronger backups.
Restaurant context
How it compares nearby
Choose Denino's Greenwich Village when the priority is an easy Village meal with low planning friction. Maestro Pasta is the better cross-shop for diners who want an Italian-leaning meal with a clearer pasta brief, while Denino's is better when the group wants a casual MacDougal Street option without making the reservation the center of the night.
For spice, speed, and a looser downtown feel, Masala Times and Thelewala are stronger alternatives. They make more sense for a quick bite or a group that wants South Asian flavors rather than a sit-down Village meal. Saigon Shack is another easy nearby choice when value and pace matter.
Pappas New York is the safer comparison if the group wants a more conventional restaurant plan. Denino's Greenwich Village is the pick for casual ambiance and flexibility; Pappas New York is the cross-shop when diners want the night to feel more organized.
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Compare Denino's Greenwich Village
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Denino's Greenwich Village | New York City | No published awards |
| Maestro Pasta | New York City | No published awards |
| Masala Times | New York City | No published awards |
| Pappas New York | New York City | No published awards |
| Thelewala | New York City | No published awards |
| Saigon Shack | New York City | No published awards |
How Denino's Greenwich Village compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Denino's Greenwich Village?
Plan around the basics: the dress code is casual, the venue is in New York City, and the posted hours are Tue-Wed 4:30–10 PM, Thu 4:30–11 PM, Fri-Sat 12–11 PM, Sun 12–9 PM, and Mon closed.
What should I wear to Denino's Greenwich Village?
Keep it casual. The dress code for Denino's Greenwich Village is casual.
