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Bar Pisellino

Worth it. Believe me, they whip up some of the best hot chocolate in NYC.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizFrom my list Best hot chocolate in New York City
Address
52 Grove St Directions
Subway
1 to Christopher St-Stonewall, 1 min
Website
barpisellino.com

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Arguably the most authentic espresso bar you’ll find this side of the Atlantic, Bar Pisellino is a must-visit for those in search of cozy activities in New York City in Febraury.

From Best things to do in New York City in February
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From fantastic coffee during the day to some of the city’s best cocktails at night, this Italian bar in Greenwich Village sets high standards for pastries and drinks.

From Best hot chocolate in New York City
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In the heart of the West Village, chefs Rita Sodi and Jody Williams, known for their award-winning restaurants, including Bar Pisellino, offer a slice of Rome with a charming interior and an impressive menu. From fantastic coffee during the day to some of the city’s best cocktails at night, this Italian bar in Greenwich Village sets high standards for pastries and drinks.

Longtime readers know Bar Pisellino is a staple in my West Village arsenal, can’t recommend it enough!

What I wrote thereFold it away

Arguably the most authentic espresso bar you’ll find this side of the Atlantic, Bar Pisellino is a must-visit for those in search of cozy activities in New York City in Febraury. A personal favorite, my husband and I are frequent fliers at this cozy joint, we love their hot toddies and hot chocolate (think thick European sipping chocolate).

Longtime readers know Bar Pisellino is a staple in my West Village arsenal, can’t recommend it enough!

Best of New York 2026, New York Dearest
On The Best of New York

I put Bar Pisellino on two of my best lists

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