Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Commissary
100Pearl PointsLow-Key Dinner
About The Commissary
The Commissary is a practical Lower East Side dinner pick when ease matters more than a famous chef, awards trail, or tightly defined cuisine. Book it for a low-pressure seated meal before or after downtown plans; cross-shop Scarr's Pizza or Dimes if the group wants a clearer food category.
The Commissary is a New York City dinner option with a verified evening schedule: it is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5–10 PM and closed Monday and Tuesday. Beyond those basics, the available verified record is limited, so plan around the confirmed hours rather than assuming a specific cuisine, menu format, chef, price point, or booking style.
Dress is smart casual. That makes it reasonable to plan for a polished but not overly formal evening. If you need details such as current menu items, reservation availability, accessibility, dietary accommodations, or service format, check the venue's official channels before committing.
Book it for a simple New York City dinner plan
The clearest use case is dinner on a night when The Commissary is open: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday between 5–10 PM. It is not a lunch choice based on the verified hours, it should not be treated as a Monday or Tuesday option.
For comparison while planning, you can also look at Scarr's Pizza or browse Our full New York City restaurants guide. If dinner is only one part of the evening, pair the plan with Our full New York City bars guide.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose The Commissary if the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plan. Cross-shop if you need a venue with more published detail about menu, price, awards, chef, or service style before deciding.
Other named options to compare include Dimes, Regina's Grocery, Scarr's Pizza, The Fat Radish. If the restaurant decision is tied to where to stay, use Our full New York City hotels guide as a planning companion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to The Commissary?
The verified dress code is smart casual. The verified hours are 5–10 PM Wednesday through Sunday, with the venue closed Monday and Tuesday.
Is The Commissary good for a special occasion?
It may work if the confirmed hours and smart-casual dress code fit the occasion. There are no verified awards, chef details, price range, or menu format in the provided record, so check the venue's official channels before planning around it for a major celebration.
What should I order at The Commissary?
Specific dishes are not verified in the provided record. Check the venue's official channels for the current menu before you go.
Is The Commissary good for solo dining?
The verified information does not confirm a specific solo-dining setup. If the 5–10 PM Wednesday-to-Sunday schedule works for you, check the venue's official channels for current seating and reservation details.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Commissary?
Dinner is the only verified service window here: The Commissary is open 5–10 PM Wednesday through Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday. No lunch hours are verified.
What are alternatives to The Commissary in New York City?
Other New York City options to compare include Dimes, Regina's Grocery, Scarr's Pizza, The Fat Radish. Use current venue information to decide which best fits your plans.
Location
7 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
New York City, United States
Compare The Commissary
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| The Commissary | New York City | , |
| Scarr's Pizza | New York City | Pizzeria |
| Scarr's Pizza | Manhattan | Pizzeria |
| Regina's Grocery | New York City | , |
| The Fat Radish | New York City | , |
| Dimes | New York City | Asian Fusion |
How The Commissary New York City compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if this does not fit
Choose Scarr's Pizza if the group wants a pizzeria rather than a flexible sit-down dinner. Choose Dimes if a more defined Asian-fusion direction is the point of the meal.
How The Commissary compares in downtown New York
Scarr's Pizza is the better call when the group wants a defined pizzeria experience and does not need a conventional dinner-room feel. The Commissary is more useful when the priority is a seated Lower East Side plan with easier booking and less commitment to a single food category.
Regina's Grocery and The Fat Radish are stronger cross-shops for readers choosing by downtown mood rather than cuisine. Pick them when the room or neighborhood fit is the deciding factor; pick The Commissary when convenience and a simple dinner slot matter more than a tightly signposted concept.
Dimes is the clearer choice for diners who want an Asian-fusion signal and a more specific food identity. The Commissary wins for lower-friction planning, especially when the booking is part of a wider Lower East Side night rather than the sole reason to go out.
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