Restaurant in New York City, United States
Tre
100Pearl PointsLow-pressure LES

About Tre
Tre is a Lower East Side option to use when convenience and an easy Ludlow Street location matter more than awards, chef pedigree, or a clearly defined dining format. It suits casual evening plans and repeat neighborhood visits; for a more obvious New York classic or clearer value signal, compare it with Russ & Daughters or Katz's Delicatessen.
Tre is a New York City venue with verified evening hours throughout the week and afternoon openings on Saturday and Sunday. The confirmed practical details are limited: hours are available, the dress code is casual. Use this profile as a concise planning note rather than a full menu, price, chef, or awards guide.
The clearest reason to consider Tre is timing. It opens at 5 PM Monday through Friday, runs until 12 AM Tuesday through Saturday, opens at 2 PM on weekends, closes at 10 PM on Monday and Sunday. Specific cuisine, pricing, chef information, seating format, beverage program, accolades are not verified here, so do not treat those as established facts when planning.
Use it for a casual New York City plan, not a high-stakes booking
Tre makes the most sense when the confirmed basics are enough: New York City location, casual dress code, a schedule that includes late hours on several nights. If your decision depends on a defined cuisine, menu format, price range, chef, awards, seating style, or dietary accommodations, verify those details directly before committing.
If the group needs a more defined plan, cross-shop before committing. Russ & Daughters and Katz's Delicatessen are other New York City names to consider. Taverna Di Bacco is another New York City option to compare when choosing where to go.
Who should consider Tre, who should look elsewhere
Consider Tre when you want a casual New York City outing and the verified hours fit your plan. Look elsewhere, or confirm directly, if you need firm details on cuisine, price, reservations, seating, takeout, delivery, allergies, or a special-occasion format. This guide does not verify those specifics for Tre.
For broader planning, use our full New York City restaurants guide to place it against other choices, then check our full New York City bars guide if the outing is only part of the evening. The practical read is simple: Tre is best evaluated on its confirmed New York City location, casual dress code, posted hours, while all other planning details should be checked directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Tre?
Tre is in New York City, the verified dress code is casual. The hours are Monday 5–10 PM; Tuesday through Friday 5 PM–12 AM; Saturday 2 PM–12 AM; and Sunday 2–10 PM. Other details, including cuisine, pricing, chef, menu format, are not verified here.
Does Tre handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy accommodation details are not verified here. If your group has strict needs, check the venue's official channels before you go.
Is Tre good for a special occasion?
The only verified style cue is a casual dress code. If your occasion needs a formal setting, tasting menu, published accolades, or a specific service format, those details are not verified here and should be confirmed directly.
Can I eat at the bar at Tre?
Bar dining details are not verified here. If that matters to your plan, contact Tre directly and check the venue's official channels for the latest information.
Is lunch or dinner better at Tre?
Weekday lunch service is not indicated in the verified hours. Tre opens at 5 PM Monday through Friday, at 2 PM on Saturday, at 2 PM on Sunday, so plan around the posted schedule.
Is Tre good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details, including counter or bar seating, are not verified here. The confirmed facts are the New York City location, casual dress code, posted hours, so check directly if seating style matters.
How far ahead should I book Tre?
Reservation timing and booking difficulty are not verified here. If you need a specific date or time, contact Tre directly and check the venue's official channels before making plans.
Location
173 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
New York City, United States
Compare Tre
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tre | New York City | , | , |
| Taverna Di Bacco | New York City | , | , |
| Russ & Daughters | New York City | , | , |
| Katz’s Delicatessen | New York City | Delicatessen | $ |
| Sarge’s Deli | New York City | Jewish Delicatessen | , |
| Gazab | New York City | , | , |
How Tre NYC compares with similar nearby venues.
If Tre is not the right fit
Try Taverna Di Bacco if the plan still needs to stay in the same downtown dinner lane. For a more casual, clearly recognizable New York meal, Katz's Delicatessen is the safer substitute.
How Tre compares nearby
Tre is the flexible Lower East Side choice when the night is built around Ludlow Street rather than a specific dining mission. Taverna Di Bacco is the closer cross-shop for a sit-down neighborhood meal; choose it instead if the group wants a more clearly framed dinner plan.
Russ & Daughters and Katz's Delicatessen are stronger when the food identity matters more than the room. Katz's also has the clearest value signal in this set, listed as Delicatessen and $, which makes it easier to recommend for casual spending control.
Sarge's Deli is the better comparison for Jewish deli cravings, while Gazab belongs on the shortlist if the group wants to compare another New York City restaurant option before settling on Ludlow Street. Tre wins mainly on ease and neighborhood fit, not on published credentials.
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