Restaurants to Check Out During Your NYU Visit

Published October 19, 2023 By Chris McVey Class of 2024 City Life Current Students Hello! My name is Chris and I’m currently an NYU senior in the College of Arts and Science. As an Admissions Ambassador who gives campus tours, I’m often asked by visiting guests for food recommendations close to NYU’s Washington Square campus.As you plan your visit to NYU, I hope you find these recommendations helpful! I’ve listed some of my favorite restaurants within walking distance of NYU’s campus in New York City. Village Taverna Village Taverna is one of my favorite restaurants in the city. It is a short walk (about fives minutes) north on University Place, which runs along the east side of Washington Square Park. The cuisine is great and the restaurant also has outdoor seating. Before coming to NYU, I didn’t often eat Greek food, but this restaurant has definitely made me a huge fan of the cuisine! As far as what to eat, I recommend the silogi, a selection of Mediterranean spreads, as an appetize...