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

Aside from the china town type sculpture in the front lobby area, there was nothing Pangea-ee about this dull american restaurant. Adding soy sauce to a fish dish does not make it ethnic or fusion... While the food was fresh and tasty, it was boring and overpriced. Our waiters (all three of them) sucked too...snotty, airheaded boys. The bar looked luscious but I would never intentionally go here for a drink, or another blah meal for that matter. read more

I'm a fan of the chicken empanadas (I think they were also being billed as 'samosas') with the tamarind sauce and the yummy olive-tomato-chevre bruschetta, but there's not much else I got excited about. For as small a group and unbusy as it was, the bartender forgot my order twice (how hard is it to make a Sapphire Tonic? You just put two things together and you're set!), and forgot the ingredients to one of the house cocktails. I ordered a caipirinha with extra lime and cane, and she looked at me all confused; i wanted to yell at her for not knowing a house drink. The decor is cute (I love low ceilings), and the bar space is gorgeous, with the overflowing wax candle-cum-sculpture in the middle right next to the old-timey registers. But is it Asian Fusion just because there was a Buddha and a Thai sculpture in the anteroom? Probably not. The owner was gracious and affable, but hospitality by one person could only go so far. The rest of the staff needs to learn from the person they're getting paid by: have some fun while you're working, or at least smile when customers say hello to you. The two ladies who were working when I came in didn't even greet me hello. In sum: it's there. Momofuku's a few blocks away. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Excellent food and great service. Had the veggie meatballs and avocado greek salad to start. Excellent. For the entree, had the pasta w shrimp and puttanesca sauce. Also excellent. Douglass was our waiter and he is absolutely fabulous. read more

I went here with two other friends and we ordered the Pear Sangria pitcher. The pitcher seemed watered down, and a little bit like sugar water. We also ordered the calamari, fries, and curried chicken salad. The food is not too expensive, yet resembles diner food. You're better off just going to an actual diner and paying half. But on the positive side, there was good service, and we had a very charming waiter. This restaurant has a possibility to be much better given the location and the large space. Overall, I probably wouldn't visit Pangea again. read more

Boom! I was expecting not very much and instead got big taste and bang for my buck. The food is DELICIOUS and healthy. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed. The cocktails are inventive and fun and most importantly tasty. I had the beet salad and the vegetable plate and really liked both things. In our party we had a wide range of "tastes". From the health nut to the "I need meat" and everyone was really satisfied with their meals. Pros: A great place to eat after seeing a show at St. Mark's, tasty food and cocktails at an excellent price, relaxed atmosphere. Cons: there are so many good places in the City it is hard to go back to even the best. That being said: I would totally return. read more

Went back again in less than a week, and the rabbit was gone. I was seated in the same seat as before, but this time it was a little busier. My friend and I were given menus and left alone for about 20 minutes. Within that time 2 businessmen were seated next to us, and were presented menus, given water and bread. My friend and I looked at each other and asked "where's our bread? where's our water?". We finally got our orders taken about the same time they got their food. The food the second time around was still good, but not great. With the lack of rabbit, I don't think I will go back there anymore. read more

What a find! I walked into this restaurant with no expectations since it was my first time there. But everything from the appetizers to drinks to entrees to desserts to ambiance and service was great! Where do I start? First off, we made reservations for 14, though 9 showed up, and some late. But the staff was very accommodating, removing tables as some guests dropped out. Throughout the entire night, they were extremely friendly even though we didn't start ordering our entrees until about 45 minutes after we seated. We did order appetizers while we waited for everyone, and curried chicken samosas, bruschetta, and calamari, which were all excellent. The calamari was perfectly cooked, the bruschetta was extremely flavorful, and the samosas were crunchy on the outside and meaty on the inside. The entrees were all quite good as well. The penne with chicken and portabello mushrooms was delicious and filling. The braised short ribs was so tender it just fell off the bone. For desserts, the chocolate truffle torte was perfect for the last course, and the apple crisp smelled absolutely heavenly. Because there were so many of us, we were seated in the back room, which was a bit more private. The heavy velvet curtain, the large flower arrangement in the middle of the room, the dimmed lighting, candle light and jazz music all added to the charm of the place. Given the food, the atmosphere, the friendly service, the location, and value, I would absolutely return to this place! read more

Came here for lunch, because it was a friend's go to lunch place near their work. I'm a Sweet Green devotee, there's no doubt about that. But when in New York, a girl has to find a new salad place - and this may just be the place. I had the New York Steak Salad which was super filling, and also pretty scrumptious. The salad dressing actually complemented everything too, not just overpowered things. And the smoothie that I got was full of various anti-oxidants and was yummmmy. read more

Went here on a Friday night around 8:30 and managed to snag a table no problem. The staff was extremely friendly, and the waiter was helpful when I couldn't make my mind up over the cocktail menu (they all looked good - for the record). Their fresh mozzarella is really good, and I even got ambitious and tried their octopus starter, which was also excellent. Although the waiter brought up meatballs by accident (I guess he mishead "Mozzarella" when we initially ordered it - he fixed the order very quickly and problem was solved. Cute restaurant for girls night, or a casual nice meal! read more

I absolutely love this place. This is a must if you are looking for an established place with a neighborhood friendly, casual -- yet elegant -- atmosphere. I've had brunch and dinner several times over the years and the food has always been delicious and the service impeccable. A lot of mixed reviews on here. Not sure if it's just type of people reviewing (with absurd expectations)? I have come to know many of the staff and regular patrons. This is a local-vibe place that would do just about anything to make sure you are satisfied. I will stress again, I've never had a bad meal. Do not be led astray and do give Pangea a try! read more

We ended up here because the Japanese place across the street (Kanoyama) refused to seat us until our entire party was present. Unfortunately, it wasn't a pleasant surprise. The samosa appetizer was so greasy I felt like I had lead in my stomach after eating one piece. I get that its fried, but this stuff was triple fried. The bread was hard as a rock and dipped in olive oil, so you couldn't use it to soak up sauce. It was definitely stale too. Its like being served a crouton. Then for my entree, I had the blackened chicken. There was very little chicken, mostly blackened something, which just tasted smoky and not very much like chicken or anything grilled for that matter. The veggies were slimey and overcooked. My dinner companions had spaghetti and meatballs that looked like chef boyardee and the lamb, which was acceptable. Def overrated. Good thing there's a foursquare special and you get the appetizers free (because they sure weren't worth the money). The menu sounds good enough to play mind tricks on you though. read more

I estimate that this place will go out of business in 2010. It's always empty, and honestly, listen to the reviews, the food is not that special. I got their Special of the day, which was the Scallops. It was made with an apple cider vinegar sauce. The scallops were cooked well, but the sauce really did not complement the scallops. Overall, not impressed. read more

I hosted my best friend's bachelorette party here. Considering the location of this restaurant I think we got a huge bang for our buck. We were served a three course meal, wine and sangria for an amazingly low price. The back room was intimate. The staff was extremely accommodating (i.e changing table clothes, allowing early arrival for set up and playing ambiance music). I continue to receive compliments from fellow guests that it was such a great location and really delicious food for a bridal luncheon. I'm hoping to have another excuse to plan a party here again. read more

Went here with some friends for Saturday brunch. I was surprised by how EMPTY it was. It was somewhat unsettling, especially because we thought brunch was so good. Lots of egg options. Prices were average - though they did not include a drink, which was sad. Our server was nice. Good times had by all. read more

When I was hankering for a place to chill for hours and eat some comforting food in an unpretentious atmosphere with friends who I rarely see, and drink to the point of run-on sentences, Pangea was the perfect suggestion. We were probably a little loud for the small groups that were there, but the staff didn't budge or pressure us to get out. They even let me charge my cell phone while we ate. Food pricing was phenomenal at $8 - 21 for apps and entrees and food style ranged from French to Far East. I was cold from the rain and really needed a hearty satisfying pasta dish. Before me was the ground lamb ragu on penne option for $14. Sold. It was flavorful and well balanced, but because I love pasta so much, there's not much that would have made this dish better. Dave's chicken paillard was extremely flat, perhaps too flat. But Zach's steak frites were succulent! Aside from the laid back atmosphere, this restaurant's menu (especially pricing) screamed Silvertone (for those of you who know Boston). I'm not sure I would suggest you to run to Pangea for dinner, but it really was the perfect suggestion for a relaxed, tasty, and affordable meal. read more

Now Pangea has opened a cabaret in their back room. Cafe Noctambulo is always packed and full of coolness and characters so book ahead to avoid disappointment! Worth checking out their performer line up. read more

The food here is so great. Not a massive menu which makes it easier to read the menu (can't stand 3 paged menus). Good music & good vibes. I even bring my son (3) on Sundays to watch Carol Lipnik perform live in the back with Mat Kanelos. He orders the grilled chicken with hand made fries. I have 3 favorite dishes (Atlantic salmon with lentil pilaf, mussels and their burger). Ive come here for date night and girls night. Summertime is nice out front with wine. Great service Danny and Douglas are awesome and the owners are always very hospitable. read more

Had a really delightful brunch here yesterday. My sister and her boyfriend recommended it on the basis that it "would not be crowded". We got there at 11.30 and were the only people in the restaurant. The service was great, the place itself was really nice, good brunch music (Is this from Amelie? Yes.) Between the four of us we tried the eggs florentine, the frittata and the french toast. I think I was the only person who didn't have an empty plate at the end, and that was only because I was full. $10 brunch (or $12 if you want a bloody mary/mimosa instead of coffee)? Worth checking out. read more

My friend and I went here with a restaurant.com gift certificate for $25 (still tipped 20% pre-discount so suck on that), and I left feeling ... absolutely nothing. The atmosphere is nice there, lots of pillows, warm smiles, and cozy seating. There more people than I thought, especially based on the other reviews. The host and waiter were pleasant, but the waiter creeped me out a bit. I ordered some spaghetti special, with mussels, calamari and shrimp. Friend ordered the moroccan chicken, but waiter thought he heard her say roasted bistro chicken (?!?) and brought her that instead. Tasted it... not bad, but not great. My special was pretty decent. We ordered the hummus as an app (delish!) and the creme brulee to split for dessert. So many restaurants think they can make creme brulee, and they can't. I've made better myself. It was really light, like they used too much whipping cream and not enough actual egg yolk. I still ate it all though. we also got a bottle of the Malbec... we're not super picky about wine, but it wasn't that spectacular either. All in all, I feel for a $75 (pre-discounted) meal, you could get MUCH better than a mediocre dining experience. We ordered an app, two entrees, dessert and a bottle of wine, and it was really just a-ok. read more

Had the best experience for dinner at Pangea! Attempted to walk in to cacio e pepe next door on a friday night no less - terrible idea LOL. Luckily Pangea is right next door and had a table available for 5 immediately. Every bit of the service was impeccable thanks to Vinnie! Thr food was yummy - pasta perfectly al dente, garlic spinach was delicious, and we also had some of the best steak frites we have ever had. The creme brulee for dessert was just the cherry on top of a great experience. read more

Oh wonderful New Year's Eve. It's this day that everything goes crazy. Store clerk not putting all your purchases in your bag! Dress malfunction! Freezing your ass in the cold. 3 bottles of good champagne. 1 bad bottle of champagne on the house. 7 gorgeous girls One of the most difficult part about New Year's Eve is all the prefix that is required. This place on the other didn't required it, and sadly the reservations wasn't required either. It was quite empty which was great because the group could have a decent conversation. The place is cute and rustic. I had the scallops which was cooked well but wasn't memorable. read more

This restaurant is amazing and has a great selection of wine. The highlight was really the amazing staff- will definitely be back and cannot wait for cabaret to start again! read more

In reading the reviews, I guess it's a hit or miss place. I definitely hit it on an "on" night and had a good dining experience. Had the samosas as an app. Agree that they are not like their Indian counterpart, but ours were well fried and not greasy. The dipping sauce was a little weird, but that's my personal taste. The pear sangria was good. Very refreshing, hint of ginger, if not like a real sangria. I got the Moroccan chicken special. The sauce was a nice blend of flavors, the lemon a bit strong but I like that in a dish. My partner in dining had the salmon dish with quinoa and apparently the flavors did not mix well. So, I guess, if this was his review he's say it was a 3 star, but it's MINE hahaha. Had the Belgian hot chocolate at the end of the night (yes, I'm 12 deep down) and it was amazingly delicious. A little hint of spicy, yum. The service was decent, the bathrooms were clean. I'd come back! read more

Food- 3 Wine- 2 Trend-Factor- 1 This is one of these places I continue to go to and am never sure why. With all the amazing food in New York, I can't think of a good reason to choose this restaurant, except it is convenient when my BK friends venture into the city. Food is good, but not great. Order the Moroccan Chicken...or just go next door. read more

BRUNCH review: Happened upon Pangea for a Sunday brunch this past weekend. Most dishes are in the $10 - $12 range with the option to add Mimosa or Mary for $4. If you choose coffee, that costs THREE dollars. So really, just get the cocktail. Initial thoughts when the food came out was that the portions were small. I had the guac & shrimp omelette. The accompanying roasted potatoes were kind of flavorless. Overall, considering price, portion, and taste: mediocre. However, I did enjoy sitting outside :) Service was fine. After thoughts: I should have gotten the burger. DAMNIT, I always should get the burger. After after thoughts: Pangea didn't really stand out for me, but hey, maybe I'll give it a shot for dinner. There's always a next meal. read more

Pangea is one of those places that I think probably has a decent neighborhood crowd in better times, so you don't notice how mediocre & uninspired it is. Sadly, given the state of dining out in the current economic climate & that it was cold as all get out last Thursday, Pangea was completely empty during prime dining hours. Redhead was still a 1.5 hour wait at 9 & we were hungry & freezing, so ended up here. Nothing was bad, nothing was good and it cost me $100 for 2 people with a bottle of wine. For $100 I usually like to at least remember what I ate, but whatever. Waiter was super nice & after what I assume was a shift change, new waitress was great too. Even chased me down the block when I tipsily forgot my credit card. Appetizers were so blah - these 16 sad shrimp lined up in a 4X4 pattern on the plate with no other garnish. I think we had an asparagus salad that was really salty as well. I had short ribs special for main course, which was pretty decent. They brought out a little chocolate cake for my friend's birthday & I think that was the best thing we had. I did enjoy the dark room & oversized cushions to sit on. But mostly I just felt sad that it was so empty & wondered how long places like this can stick around? read more

Liked the seafood paella there, it wasn't what I expected as a typical paella dish. Very different, but still very delicious. I read some of the mixed reviews here, the discrepancy of ratings really depends on WHEN and HOW CROWDED. I agree the waiters there were nice and friendly, but it didn't change the fact that their service was SLOW. We waited 20 mins for the cocktails, 20 mins for the bread and another 20 minutes for the main dishes. One of my friends almost wanted to leave a dollar and take off. I'd only go back when it's NOT CROWDED there. Hope the food quality stays intact ~ read more

Came by here early afternoon today and we sat out front for some brunch. The service was pretty good, they made me a nice irish coffee and a delicious greek omelette with some hashbrowns. They presentation was kinda lame but who cares about that. All in all it will be remembered as a decent fall-back place for some breakfast or brunch. read more

I just hosted a baby shower here and it was just beautiful. A big shout out to Stephen and his team for the amazing food, service, and excellent pricing. I would definitely recommend this place for any event and will be back in the future! read more

Overheard from woman at the bar: "So what does Pangea mean in Greek? Bartender: Nothing, it's the name of the continent when the earth was one giant landmass. Woman: I know I've been drinking, but I'm not drunk enough to believe that." In addition amusing customers and overheard non sequiturs, Pangea does some really good Greek cuisine. The hummus is great and the braised lamb in pomegranate reduction sauce is highly recommended. Tried the pumpkin pie which was just ok. The couches are very comfy and make for an intimate setting and the wait staff I had were friendly and averagely attentive. Check out restaurant.com for $25 gift cards ($2 or 3 after hunting for a coupon code.)I enjoyed and I do think I would go back. read more

Went here to see a show. The show was wonderful. Five stars to the performers and musicians. However, I waited about a half hour from when I was seated to when my server noticed me and gave me some water. (He seemed harried and overwhelmed. I don't think two servers is enough to manage a sold-out crowd in the performance space.) He took my order and then brought me my salad just before the show started. He never brought me the glass of wine I ordered, or any utensils. I tried to eat my salad with my fingers, but wasn't very successful. As the show went on, he came by to clear everyone else's plates but mine, and checked why mine was untouched. He sped by so quickly, I couldn't get his attention. Before the next-to-last song of the show, he brought me my wine with an apology. "Could I have some utensils too, please?" I asked. I didn't get my utensils until the last song. He took the wine off the bill. Look, I'm a server. I've been stuck the weeds plenty of times, and I've forgotten a guest's drink before. If I had somehow screwed up this badly at my own job, I would have apologized, comped the entire meal for the guest and sent a manager to apologize. Then again, the manager was grumpy and unpleasant while seating me, so I'm kind of glad he didn't get involved. It was a wonderful show, I'm glad this space is available to performers, but service was a mess. read more

Have been going here for years with family and friends. The food is generally pretty good with some interesting specials and a good prix fix menu. The waiters are always really nice and attentive. The only weird thing is that they don't give you a bread plate. My favorite dishes are the bolonese and portobello mushroom & chicken pasta and I had a coq au vin special once that was pretty good. Hummus and the bruschetta (no longer on the regular menu....boo!) are my favorite apps. Drinks are reasonably priced. I really like the Montepulciano they have available by the glass, half-carafe and carafe. For dessert their flourless chocolate cake is awesome. All in all a very chill atmosphere with good food for a reasonable price. read more

My review only applies to the $10 pasta special they offer. I stopped by on a Friday night after a few drinks with friends and was on the hunt for some carbs. I love pasta in general so I was totally down for some $10 pasta. I got the spaghetti aglio e olio- which is one of my favorite kind of pastas! It did the job, nothing too crazy. I'd come back for more $10 pastas. read more

Pangea is a wonderful place to gather with friends and have a pleasant dinner. Start with cocktails, anything from the ruby red martini or the house wine, (try the non alcoholic apple cider if you dont drink) throw in some delicious appetizers....try the samosas and crab cakes. the arugla and apple salad with pistachios is amazing. For dinner anything from the bistro chicken to the blackened Tilapia filet is amazing. Their ever changing specials menu keeps you coming back for more. The atmosphere is nice and cozy with good background music. The staff is very friendly. I highly recommended this restaurant. read more

Just had an amazing meal. Lovely cozy atmosphere, amazingly friendly service and great food. The goat cheese salad was light, but flavorful. The salmon tartare was suprisingly but really enjoyably executed, and the ravioli was nicely balanced and perfectly warming on a cold night. Great cocktails also. The perfect neighborhood place for someone who cares about their food and ambiance. read more

Walked in. Strange vibes. Server never even said hello. So we had to approach one of them to ask for food. They looked at us like we were crazy. We got seated but another 5 minutes passed and we finally got some water. We left. Too hungry for this. read more

Wedding shower for 50 ... great food, great service, room was a bit dark My wife attended a wedding shower for about 50 people and had good things to say about Pangea. There was a buffet instead of a served meal, which was very good. Exceptional was the roasted salmon over french lentils. The salads were great (ceaser and mesclun). Overall, the girls loved the party. The booze flowed for the entire party (mimosas, red and white sangria and wine). The only negative comment was that the room was dark. But the service was exceptional. read more

Let's start with the atmosphere of this restaurant. Upon walking in, you're greeted with appealing decor. It is a cozy area with the bar right within a few footsteps. The seating was nice, the usual couch on one end and wood chair on the other, I did not sink into the couch and was positioned comfortably. The place is clean and organized with a upscale vibe but still welcomes casual dining. Now onto the service, it was great with a friendly waiter and an added bonus of live singing in the backroom. Last is the food, which was prepared in a fresh and healthy manner. For Italian food, I did not feel the sauce was overbearing or too many flavors going on in my plate. My only small issue is that I wish the menu had a bit more of a selection. However, I'm sure that'll come with time. read more

This place was great! Came here for dinner with a couple of friends right before Christmas upon the recommendation of one of the people we were meeting since he had been here before. We met at the bar area, it wasn't crowded at all for a Friday evening which was good. We decided to just get a table right away since we were all hungry. The waiter was super nice, and the place itself is very cozy. We didn't order any appetizers, we just got right down to business. I don't remember what my friends ordered but I had the pasta with crispy eggplant and it was delicious. The cocktail menu looked amazing as well but I ended up just drinking rose which was great. We perused the desert menu afterwards but decided that we were way too full from our meal. I would definitely like to go back and sample some if the other menu items. By the time we left it was starting to get busier near the bar area but our waiter never rushed us and was attentive but not hovering. Another great thing was when we checked into Yelp there was a discount code for our food bill and they did honor it. So since my friend and I both checked in I have one saved to use for next time! read more

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