Al Fresco Dining Options

[fooodie]

Once the warm weather decides to stay, I know I'll want to start enjoying my meals outside. So what is your all time favorite dinner spot for al fresco dining? My requirements - good food and outdoor seating, preferably not expensive. Thanks.

[YummyInTheCity]

Sorry - also NY Magazine did a nice posting on this as well.

http://nymag.com/daily/food/2008/08/t...

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Mercadito Grove
100 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

Bar Pitti
268 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014

[YummyInTheCity]

Actually I think Mercadito Grove in the West Village is nice - outdoor seating (lots of restaurants around there have it) and the tacos and guac are perfect for sharing. Another choice in the West Village is Bar Pitt.

www.yummyinthecity.com

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Mercadito Grove
100 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014

Bar Pitti
268 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014

[RGR]

Gascogne - http://www.gascognenyc.com
Convivio - http://www.convivionyc.com
I Coppi - http://www.icoppinyc.com
I Trulli - http://www.itrulli.com

[goodhealthgourmet]

a couple of recent threads:

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/615369
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/612596

you'll find more if you search for "patio" or "garden"

[LeahBaila]

Any specific cuisine??
I like:
Markt
Marseille (damn, they make a KILLER burger!)
Bowery Bar & Grill (I understand that the food isn't worthy of writing home about, but I just adore the amazing outdoor space)
good
Almond
La Lanterna Caffe

www.thelunchbelle.com

[fooodie]

Thanks for the suggestiosn so far. No cuisines in particular, but prefer a casual setting. And good for sharing is always a plus :)

[LeahBaila]

Thanks to RGR, I went to Marseille for the first time this past weekend. The restaurant is lovely and the al-fresco dining cannot be beat. Plus, I'm convinced that they have one of the city's TOP 3 burgers.

www.thelunchbelle.com

[RGR]

Glad to hear you enjoyed Marseille, Leah. We haven't been recently, so it's especially good to know that it hasn't slipped. I really do like the very attractive interior space, but I never sit outside because I don't like sidewalk seating.