5 Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in West Village, New York NY
Updated 29 September 2026 · 7 restaurants in West Village, New York NY considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five family-friendly restaurants in and around the West Village in Manhattan, useful for parents, visitors and anyone looking for a relaxed meal with a group. Every place here is marked Family friendly on Google, and the order comes from Google ratings weighted by review count. Seven qualifying businesses were considered. The entries stick to listing details such as hours, access and services, plus what reviewers mention, so you can pick a spot that fits your schedule and your table.
#1
SIMÒ PIZZA - MEATPACKING
★ 4.7 (951 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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SIMÒ Pizza is at 90-92 Gansevoort St in the Meatpacking area and is open daily from 11 am to 10 pm. Reviewers mention light Neapolitan-style pizza with a thin crust, pointing to the Tartufo and Porcini and the Sausage and Onions, and say ingredients come from Italy. It offers outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, and vegan and vegetarian options. Entrance, seating and toilet are listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for: Neapolitan pizza near the Whitney
- Address
- 90-92 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- daily 11 am–10 pm
#2
Lume West Village
★ 4.6 (381 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$30–90 per person
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Lume West Village is at 259 W 4th St, opening in the late afternoon on weekdays and from late morning Thursday through Sunday, with late closing times. Reviewers describe a low-lit, cozy room with striking lighting and a handsome bar. They mention light fried calamari and a good salmon dish, though one found the octopus overcooked and another felt a burger was poor value. Cocktails, coffee and happy hour are listed.
Best for: Cozy dinner and drinks
- Address
- 259 W 4th St Store#1, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–12:30 am; Mon 4:30 pm–12 am; Sat 11 am–12:30 am; Sun 11 am–12:30 am; Thu 11:30 am–12:30 am; Tue 4:30 pm–12 am; Wed 4:30 pm–12 am
#3
Emily
★ 4.5 (3,748 Google reviews)Restaurant$20–60 per person
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Emily is at 35 Downing St and opens at 11 am daily, staying open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers come for the smashburger-style signature burger and Chicago-style pizza, and mention seasoned waffle fries and a spicy chicken sandwich. One diner called it a reasonable sit-down lunch spot near Hudson Square. Outdoor seating, delivery, late-night food and wheelchair-accessible facilities are listed.
Best for: Burgers and deep-dish pizza
- Address
- 35 Downing St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–12 am; Mon 11 am–11 pm; Sat 11 am–12 am; Sun 11 am–11 pm; Thu 11 am–11 pm; Tue 11 am–11 pm; Wed 11 am–11 pm
#4
Denino's Greenwich Village
★ 4.5 (758 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$20–60 per person
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Denino's is at 93 MacDougal St and is closed Mondays, opening at 4:30 pm midweek and at noon Friday through Sunday. Reviewers praise crisp thin-crust pizza with a flavorful dough, generous pasta portions, rice balls, meatballs, calamari and eggplant parmigiana. They mention indoor and outdoor tables, good people watching and a room that can get loud. Happy hour, live music and wheelchair-accessible facilities are listed.
Best for: Thin-crust pizza and big portions
- Address
- 93 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 12–11 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 4:30–11 pm; Tue 4:30–10 pm; Wed 4:30–10 pm
#5
Fairfax
★ 4.5 (628 Google reviews)Gastropub$30–60 per person
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Fairfax is a gastropub at 234 W 4th St that opens at 9:30 am every day. Reviewers describe a seasonal, changing menu with a cabbage Caesar, squash tart, mortadella skewers, fried pickles and ricotta toast, plus a burger on a pressed potato bun and a fried chicken sandwich with tahini. They call it a warm space for long brunches. Outdoor seating, breakfast and wheelchair-accessible seating are listed.
Best for: Long brunches and seasonal plates
- Address
- 234 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014, United States
- Hours
- Fri 9:30 am–11:30 pm; Mon 9:30 am–10 pm; Sat 9:30 am–11:30 pm; Sun 9:30 am–10 pm; Thu 9:30 am–11:30 pm; Tue 9:30 am–11 pm; Wed 9:30 am–11:30 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in West Village, New York NY with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Family friendly”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 29 September 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- SIMÒ PIZZA - MEATPACKING, Lume West Village, Emily, Denino's Greenwich Village and Fairfax take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Fairfax opens at 9:30 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
SIMÒ PIZZA - MEATPACKING ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 951 reviews. Lume West Village is second at 4.6 from 381 reviews.
Which restaurants in West Village, New York NY are open late?
Lume West Village stays open until 12:30 am; Emily stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: SIMÒ PIZZA - MEATPACKING $10–20; Lume West Village $30–90; Emily $20–60; Denino's Greenwich Village $20–60; Fairfax $30–60.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for SIMÒ PIZZA - MEATPACKING, Emily, Denino's Greenwich Village and Fairfax.
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