For fun yet fine fare, Extra Virgin’s lunch, dinner and drink menus are certainly great for when you’re feeling extra and want an outdoor dining experience in the trendy West Village. After all, this small spot, which has been a neighborhood favorite for 16 years, showcases different olive oils from around the world each and every night. In addition to their charming outdoor space in one of New York’s quaintest areas, Extra Virgin is also offering takeout and delivery options.
This little gastronomic gem is brought to you by Queens natives Michele Gaton and Joey Fortunato. While Michele is always welcoming customers to experience Extra Virgin the way she intended, Joey, who studied in Paris, serves up scrumptious dishes with a tasty twist. In order to expand outdoor dining capacity for both themselves and other neighborhood restaurants, Extra Virgin is appealing to customers to sign a petition which would close West 4th Street between Charles and Perry to traffic. They are also asking loyal fans to support their staff relief fund. During these tough and trying times, Michele and Joey have remained committed to helping to feed the frontlines by providing meals to essential workers in and around the New York area.
If you missed their mouthwatering Mediterranean inspired dishes, you can now dig into everything from brunch items to salads, pastas, seafood, meat and more. Brighten your day with Banana French Toast, Mediterranean Toast and Eggs, made with poached eggs, black olive, cucumber, red onion, tomato and marmalade, Eggs Benedict with smoked bacon, plus omelets and healthy vegetarian options.
Soak in summer and kiss your Quarantine Fifteen goodbye with some healthy salads that will make your hips happy. Try the Roasted Artichoke Parmesan with poached egg, pancetta and hollandaise, the Chopped Summer Salad with Watermelon and Feta or classic Extra Virgin with the season’s freshest ingredients.
Start with some enticing starters, such as the Spicy Shrimp Tacos with Chile lime aioli, pineapple, salsa, avocado, jicama slaw, pico de gallo and pickled jalapeno. The Fritto Misto, which is bursting with seafood, and Ahi Tuna Tartar are also some of their most popular and palatable plates. Enjoy a light lunch with their Oregano Roasted Chicken Sandwich or indulge in a hearty and homemade Rigatoni Bolognese or Lobster Ravioli with slow roasted tomato sauce, sautéed spinach, basil puree and asparagus.
For the main attraction, fall in love with every bite of the Simply Grilled Branzino, made with fresh herbs, tomato carpaccio, arugula and of course, extra virgin olive oil. Make your dinner companions try the Lemon Crusted Iceland Codfish, with crispy artichokes, salsa verde and fennel potato puree, Mushroom Crusted Virgin Chicken with truffle broth and sweet pea risotto or Hanger Steak Au Poivre so you can sneak in a bite – or two!
Just make sure to pair each plate with one of Extra Virgin’s extensive list of not so virgin cocktails, including margaritas, sangria, aperol spritz, negroni and the Dark and Stormy, with dark rum and ginger beer.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Strawberry Cheesecake, Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake or Warm Apple tart with Jack Daniel’s caramel sauce – you deserve a little something extra these days!
