If only for the ceiling of this delightful restaurant, I would have given 5 stars, but decor matters especially when the restaurant is this cute. Food was delicious. My friend got the short ribs (which he devoured) and I got the squid ink pasta (which I devoured). All this while watching a fabulous cabaret by my friend Emma Sophia (she's a literal STAR)! The art work made me wish I had a few thousand in disposable income. Service was attentive and prompt, which we always love. But the ceiling, which is fiber board painted over in yellow (front area) and then purple (cabaret room) was like something from my childhood elementary school days, and not in a good way. Not sure if they needed it for sound proofing, but in general, the decor needs an upgrade for sure. Other than that, I look forward to returning for the short ribs! Oh, last thing, they need one more dessert and it needs to be chocolate! read more

We needed a quiet early dinner after a long, difficult day. Pangea's beautiful lounge and bar fit the bill. The wine was perfect and the martini spectacular. I had the bolognese - it was delicious. He had the salmon, said it was perfectly cooked both crispy and tender and tasty. Our thanks to the lovely bartender who made our unwinding so comfortable. Truly a lovely evening in a beautiful setting. read more

Jazz night at Pangea....."Autumn in New York. Why does it seem so inviting? ......where Deborah Auer is singing accompanied by Richard Clements on the piano and Motoki Mahara is on the bass. This is enjoyable as Deb has a lovely melodious voice and this trio is giving such pleasure to all of us. read more

$25 admission ( $20 if bought onsite in advance ) plus $20 minimum food or drink. Performer was very good, but I do not intend to return. I found menu choices to be limited and greatly overpriced. My $29 pulled pork was a McD child sized portion-- and not particularly good. Small stage and if crowded difficult to see. Performer. read more

Came here for "girl dinner" and had the special which was a duck tortonelli pasta and it was really good! Service is nice too and the ambiance is charming. read more

This is what you'd get if Bemelman's had a baby with an Italian and she went to NYU. You can have great wine and nice food in the back to see a performer. Or just do food and bar and the front. Cozy and comfortable. read more

Very nice ambiance.Show was great!Monica Passin was the singer-totally cool. Food was very good,fast service. They accomodated our you daughter who really enjoyed the show and the food .We will be back. read more

I went to see a show May 13th. Two stars because the food and service was decent. The show was ridiculously stupid.

This is a neighborhood gem. We have never had a meal here that was not wonderful. The service is great, too - - try to get Luka as your server. Don't miss the roasted cauliflower, the hummus, or the Moroccan Chicken. read more

Incredible Mediterranean food Loved the pork medallions and Moroccan chicken Our server Luka was amazing and took incredible care of us Five stars read more

I have been here before to catch this performers show which I also caught in LA. No complaint there. Our party of 4 was seated in the corner which left me having to move every time my neighbor got up. Maybe the seating is too tight. I have dietary restrictions but I check out menus beforehand. And there was a way I could do it. They have a $20 minimum, but that wasn't a problem. But the last non alcoholic Guinness I ordered was never served. And they were out of the food option I wanted. I was covering for my partner, and she was happy with her order. Out of curiosity I took my bill after I paid to see if I was charged for what I ordered but was never served. After our show the venue was extremely loud, so I waited on the sidewalk while my partner met the performer. The waiter came outside to get the receipt, I explained why I had it and what I wanted to know. He said he had to have it but didn't answer my query. This place is busy, successful, and has been here a long time, But I have to take over an hour on the subway to get here. I wish them no ill. But I don't eat pasta, chicken, pork, shrimp, squid or ice cream. And I don't drink alcohol. And they require a bit of effort for me to get to from the other end of the island. If invited to return, I intend to not go. The show was fine, but I didn't feel respected. Good luck to them. read more

Can I just say..... do not come to this restaurant. I was kicked out of Pangea for turning off a light above our table that was already turned off. The server asked us if we would like it on and when he left the table we turned it off. The manager yelled at us to ask him to turn it off. AND THEN PROCEEDED TO BEG US TO ASK HIM AND IF WE DIDNT WE HAD TO LEAVE. So therefore we were kicked out. May I add no one was drunk or disruptive. I was genuinely so scared and weirded out. I will never recommend this establishment. read more

This is a great restaurant in the east village that's easy to overlook because it doesn't look like much from the street, but inside the decor is beautiful, the food is never disappointing, and the service is friendly and attentive. We brought some out-of-town friends there recently and they loved it. read more

A great place. Great to come see MUSIC here. The bar has everything you want. New York's old-school charm is apparent as soon as you walk in the door. Old wood floors and wonderful decor. What a great place. read more

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This is a neighborhood gem. Great atmosphere, sophisticated, welcoming and fun. Live music is usually on deck. Authentic vibes for the creative and adventurous. read more

Was meeting up with some friends and one had suggested this spot because he lives in the area and said it was amazing food- and I'm glad we went with his recommendation. I had the "pollo morraco" which was fantastic! The chicken was so flavorful- that I wished I had more on the plate when I was done lol The atmosphere is so nice and cozy too- pillows on soft cushioned seats and benches, nice dim lighting, soft music, nice strong drinks, and the service was great! If I could give it 6 stars I would. Especially on the food- wow so good! I'll be coming back for sure! Definitely make a stop in here for some really good food! read more

Me and most of my peers who are amazing performers but not always in the commercial world.Carol Lipnik, Flotilla DeBarge, Donald Arrington, Stephan Hayes, Bergman &Bloustien, Zora Rasmussen, Joey Arias, Rachel Garniez,and so many more of the cream of the crop of the downtown scene.... Much more interesting than that expensive stuff above 14th St! Food is luscious, ambiance is perfect... if you think you're a real New Yorker,you will be after delving into Pangea world! read more

Sydney Myer. A one of a kind performer. So much joy and laughter. Lovely room. Fun art on the walls. Great service. Amazing audience. We all sang along with Sydney. Food was fine but we didn't go there for the food. read more

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The food here was pretty good, but the portions were small. It wasn't too pricey and it definitely lined up with the portions, but I was still pretty hungry in the end. Service was good, nothing to really complain about, nothing to really rave about. I wouldn't be opposed to come back, but I definitely wouldn't come on an empty stomach. One of those places that are good to try once. read more

Attended a poetry & theatre performance in the cabaret space yesterday and really enjoyed the performance, sound system, space, service, vaccine screening, food, and out front gathering area. Attentive wait staff took precautions seriously, and worked busily to help a good-sized crowd of theater goers, graciously fitting in and serving some late arrivals, too. My Chicken Milanese was very tasty and succulent, and the salad was delicious and fresh. People next to me had pasta with chorizo that they enjoyed. (Another neighbor tried the roasted cauliflower but didn't care it.) I would happily go back for dinner with or without a show. read more

Been here a few times since my review. I still love it as do the people I have taken with me. My only complaint is the decor, it's hideous. There are troll doll pillows and star wars lamps, I just don't get it. Someone needs to come in and change the decor, because it looks like it was decorated from a garage sale. I think this will have a negative effect on the place and will deter people from coming in and eating because it would make me think if they decor is so bad than the food must be bad too, which isn't the case at all! I'm even a little weirded out by it and may stay away during the winter and opt to come during the summer where I can sit outside. read more

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Had a delicious strong Casamigas tequila with soda and lime in the cabaret last night!

Pangea is one of those places I've walked by for years and I'm so glad I finally made my way here to eat. First of all, this is a great place for a date. I came here with my boyfriend of 4+years and the couple next to us seemed to be on a 1st date. Love the moody lighting and twinkly lights in the back room. The food is also fabulous- I had the penne with roasted butternut squash and it was the best thing I've eaten in weeks. 5 stars. read more

Wow, we dined here last week as a couple. We love in the East Village and were looking for something cozy and close by. The menu is Italian, mostly, however they do offer "pop-up" cuisines. We loved the squid ink linguine with calamari and shrimp! Delicious! Our server, Mac, was super nice, knowledgeable, informative and took great care of us without hovering! read more

This place is a great deal with great vibes! The food is authentic and delicious. The pastas remind me of true Italian dishes-simple, yummy, no frills. My favorite pastas are the alla gremolata ($10) and the tagliatelle ai fungi (in the specials). I would also highly recommend the burger (biggest/juiciest burger that you can find in the area) and the eggplant parm appetizer. The best part about this place is the vibe. The waiters and clientele are all super interesting/funny/fun. There is a cabaret theater in the back of the restaurant with shows almost every night. It's a great activity if you're looking to get a glimpse of the true East Village, files with artists, film makers, and performers. I can't recommend this place enough and I think it is truly underrated. read more

Wow! Server had some serious attitude and the food was just below substandard. Last time for us!

I came here on two separate occasions to watch a friend perform in the back room on a Friday night. The show was amazing but I don't want to solely base my review on that. I stayed at the bar after the performance and the bartender/waiter was amazing, he also tended to us in the back room during the show. He has a European accent and I wish I was good with names but unfortunately I am not. Either way you will be lucky if he attends to you, he was also quite humorous. Now, down to the food; my fiancé ordered a burger and fries and it was actually pretty good. I opted for calamari because let me be honest, I really just wanted to drink wine but needed just a little something to eat, needless to say, the calamari was good as well. Friends commented that their meal was great also. It's difficult to say that I would just stop in for their food alone because there are so many other options in the neighborhood but it's a great place to go to enjoy some food/drinks while attending a show. read more

The cabaret is intimate and fun, and the lounge and bar in front of the restaurant exudes a nice classy atmosphere. I've eaten at Pangea twice while attending one of their cabaret shows. The first meal I recall being fine but tonight I came to the conclusion that the management is not is really honest with their customers. I ordered a $12 (!) hummus dish, and it arrived several minutes later, but I am not quite sure I would call it hummus. The best description I can come up with is "bland glop." It may have been taken out of some big container, for all I know, but it barely registered as hummus. They put a lot of the glop/hummus on a plate, and along with a dozen or so tiny slivers of pita bread. If you are lucky, you can probably get about half the glop/hummus on all the pita slivers. If you order another little dish of additional pita sliver so you can actually finish the glop/hummus, that will cost you another $3! So you've basically paid for a whole lot of glop/hummus, enough pita slivers to finish it off, and it will cost you a scary $16 for your troubles. I suspect management knows they serve nowhere enough tiny pita slivers to eat the full dish, so you pretty much have to order the extra slivers. This is dead wrong treatment of customers and I left with a very sour feeling about Pangea. read more

Nice intimate venue. Saw a really cool band, The Royale Minks. Burger was of good quality. Fries were crispy and delicious. Service was attentive and friendly. Pretty good prices for NYC. read more

Pretty low quality. Food tasted like I could have made it myself but cheaper. Really empty place and it took a couple minutes for staff to even notice we were there to seat us read more

Not one for lengthy reviews so I'll hit the highlights, horrible service, HORRIBLE, food was not great only 2 out of the 6 people that went liked their food once we finally got it. Server never checked in with us but in all fairness seemed super understaffed and they all seemed over worked so that's on management. read more

A good cabaret venue in NYC seems hard to find these days. This certainly isn't one of them. Aside from the spectacular show, this overpriced and lackluster joint made me irritated that I'd given them my money. Not only are the prices on their menu NOT what they charge in the back room where the shows are ($9 glasses of wine become $12...$10 cocktails become $15)...they managed to bring me the worst burger I've had in the city. Cold shoestring fries and a charred, flavorless lump of room temperature meat (even though I ordered it medium rare) that cost almost $20 after tax? AND they don't honor the 15% off discount for checking in on Yelp? This place is a doozy of a misstep and I'll not be back to give them another try. A bad burger and crappy glass of wine cost $37 after tax and tip. I'm horrified to even recount it. Avoid this place if you dare. If your friend has a show and you MUST go, just be sure to reach your $20 food/drink minimum with drinks. The food should be avoided at all cost. read more

Pangea is a vegetarian's delight! My BF and I went there for dinner on a Friday night around 6:30-7 pm. We did not have to wait to be seated and the staff was very attentive. We ordered a little of everything and everything was delicious. Our favorite was the butternut squash bisque. It was perfect. We highly recommend this restaurant especially if you're looking for a nice alternative to meat and you want Italian food. read more

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I never would have known about Pangea had it not been for the cabaret theater in the back of the restaurant. Food at cabaret shows is hit or miss. Feinstein's/54 Below is expensive and excellent (much better since the new chef). The Met Room food is terrible and overpriced. Only the "dip trio" is worth eating, but that's in Flatiron and most regulars just drink the minimum and eat before or after. But Pangea is like West Bank (Laurie Beechman): legitimately good food. The tagliatelle with shrimp and vegetables is excellent. 22 dollars but worth every penny. The burger with the heaping portion of fries is excellent. If in the East Village, I would eat here even if I were not going to a show. Performers at this venue are not of the caliber, mostly, of the Met Room (and certainly not headliners or Broadway people, as at 54 Below) but tickets are 20 dollars. The service is good, though, and even when shows are lackluster, the instrumentalists are always top notch. read more

While I certainly appreciate Pangea's hosting last night's Yelp Office Hours, I can't say I'm a fan - yet. The food we had was delicious - particularly the chicken empanadas - well spiced and fresh tasting. Ditto on the hummus. But the drink menu wasn't really very creative nor were the drinks put together with much care or subtlety. I tried the Ruby Red martini and the Ginger Lime Ricky - both very promising sounding, but ultimately unimpressive and flat. Also, considering the Yelp crew was among the only people there, it was a little too hard to get the bartender's attention sometimes. I do like the decor, and the owner is very fun and friendly, but if I come back it will more likely be to try more of the food than for a drink. For that, I'll be a couple blocks down 2nd Ave at Blue Owl. read more

Pangea. Let's break it down. Ancient Greek. Pan- entire. Gea/Gaea- earth. What I want is the entire earth to be filled with Pangea. Our ordered brunch of French Toast and Eggs Florentine appeared precious, staged in such a way that all we could do was stare and drool. Tortoise & the Hare. We are the hares, foraging for food at a gallop as to not attract predators. The waiter is the unfortunate tortoise, dragging his body along the three steps of stairs. I fear the consequences of a full restaurant as I believe the tortoise would not know where to start. You best start with the hares. read more

HORRIBLE. Food = Horrible. I got the penne with mushroom ($17) which was tasteless and something I could have made at home. Seriously tasteless. It's like they didn't even use cream, just threw some milk and old mushrooms in a bowl with noodles. My boyfriend got the Coq A Vin and his first words after taking a bite were, I kid you not, "Did you order me curry and mashed potatoes?". The chicken was sooo mushy and buried underneath this horrid sauce. We got two white wines. My boyfriend said his was fine but when he tasted mine, he said "This tastes like....alcohol and water". Seriously. Tasted like rubbing alcohol mixed with water. The service was friendly but non existent. I know it must be stressful only having 1 waiter service the whole restaurant on a Friday night but um, why only one waiter!?! I felt bad because he was so nice but it took at least 10-15 minutes to even get a menu and then another 20 minutes to get the check. The bill was $54 for shitty food. Never again. read more

I hosted my sister's bridal shower here, and Stephen (Owner) was SOOOOO AWESOME to work with. Before deciding on Pangea, I looked at so many other places. The owners at the other venues were such DIVAS! Hello, have you ever heard of good CUSTOMER service!?!? So happy I found Pangea. They have a wonderful private room in the back, which worked perfectly for a group of 30 girls. Probably could fit more people. we had enough room for a long buffet table, 3 long tables (10 girls each), separate tables for drinks, separate table for cake, space for presents, and enough open space in the middle for games / opening presents. Stephen was super sweet, helpful, easy to work with and ran things so smoothly on the day of the shower. I gave him my budget, and he provided a great menu. He also hung a curtain up for us to separate the private area from the kitchen / bathroom. It was great to have our own space and do whatever we wanted. He also let us borrow little vases. We bought flowers from the bodega down the street. Josh helped us arrange the flowers, so sweet! We basically had the space to ourselves, no one bothered us, and most importantly, my sister had a great time. It wouldn't have been possible w/o Pangea and its wonderful owners/staff. If you're looking for a space to host a private event and value great customer service, I would HIGHLY recommend Pangea. read more

FYI: Restaurant.com certificates are unwanted and not welcomed here. I was looking forward to trying this place but was told that they no longer accept restaurant.com certificates when we presented it to the waitress. The waitress was very nice about it and I was still planning to eat here regardless. So we placed our orders and our appetizer arrived. We ordered the Shrimp and I have to say that it tastes better than it looked. This place can definitely work on their presentation skills. After reviewing the gift certificate, we thought that it was kind of shady that they would not honor it since we have purchased it before they took themselves off restaurant.com and those certificates don't expire. So we called restaurant.com and was told that they are suppose to honor it so we asked to speak with the manager. I was really turned off by the way the manager handled the situation. It was barely a conversation. He kept telling us that there was nothing he can do and there is nothing for us to talk about and if we hand any issues to speak with restaurant.com directly. Before we could say anything he just walked away. That was when I lost my appetite and decided to end my dining experience there. read more

Came here for dinner with out of town family. The restaurant was pretty empty and quiet but it was a recommended joint. Overall I would say the appetizers that I tried were meh but their entrees were very good. I had the following apps: saladcrocchette di baccalasautéed- Meh, there was 5 it could have been potatoes i wouldn't have tasted the difference Fried Calamari was bland, and rubbery Chicken Liver Crostini - was rich probably the better one that I had Entree - Coq Au Vin - Stewed chicken with Merlot, mushrooms, pearl onions, mashed potatoes. It was very good, there was a combination of 5 spices anise and other herbs. The pearl onions and red wine gave it a hearty taste and sauce which I mixed with the mashed potatoes. If I'm salivating while writing I would say its a plus Steak Frites, flank stake was tender, cooked medium rare Salmon was fresh and not over cooked. Overall the service was good, and the entrees were great. If It wasn't for the forgettable apps and the weak sazurac it I would have given it a 4. read more