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Demo

Name: Demo
Address: 34 Carmine St, New York, NY, United States, 10014-6904
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.9

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$31 to $50

European

34 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014-6904

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2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines

Demo is a restaurant in the West Village serving modern, Europe-inspired cuisine from Executive Chef Quang Nguyen and Sous Chef Dina Fan. Inventive seasonal dishes—like wax beans with bottarga and boquerones—share the menu with updated classics like beef tongue tonnato, alongside a carefully curated list of wines by glass and bottle. The sleek interior, tastefully adorned with red marble and dark wood, hosts a front bar for walk-ins as well as a chef's counter in the back.

Please note: We are a small restaurant. Reservations in the dining room and at the chef's counter are intended for dinner. For drinks and snacks we accept walk-ins at the front bar. Thank you for your understanding.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Quang Nguyen

From the OpenTable editors: When alums from the wildly creative Wildair open a restaurant, you take notice. That's true of this buzzy West Village spot that Eater called the most exciting new wine bar in Manhattan. The food here is as exciting as the wine, so you should definitely plan on staying for dinner so that you can pair your bottle with lobster au poivre, beef tongue tonnata, and more dishes that blend French, Spanish, and Italian influences.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Wine Bar, International
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.demowestvillage.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
34 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014-6904
Neighborhood
West Village
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Experiences

Scribe Winery at Demo
Jun 4, 2025 only
Join us as we welcome our friends Andrew and Matt from Scribe Winery. We'll be featuring an array of wines by the glass and bottle, as well as some special menu items to complement them. Founded in 2007 on a property that pioneered pre-prohibition Sonoma Valley winemaking, Scribe is managed by fourth-generation California farmers and brothers, Andrew and Adam Mariani. Andrew and Adam believe that the best wines are a result of a healthy relationship between man and nature, and that a vineyard managed in harmony with the greater ecosystem results in more site-specific wines that represent a sense of time and place. When vinified with non-interventionist methods, the result is a distinct wine that faithfully reflects what the vineyard naturally expresses.

Focaccia & Olive Oil$6.00
add-ons: cultured butter (3), peppers (5), caponata (6), anchovies (8)
Scallop Crudo$28.00
preserved meyer lemon, charred long hot peppers
Spanish Mackerel$28.00
gribiche, pickled shallots
Lenuga Tonnata$23.00
beef tongue, bigeye tuna, caper berries
Marinated Squid$19.00
ajo blanco, market radish
Heirloom Tomato$18.00
nectarine, tomato dashi, lemon blam
Crab Casino$26.00
cafe de paris butter, guanciale, ritz crackers
Summer Beans$24.00
boquerones, toasted macadamia, bottarga
Chopped Radicchio$24.00
tahini, fennel, za'atar crumble
Caraflex Cabbage$18.00
hazelnut romesco, scallion vinaigrette

Entrees

Arroz a la Plancha$32.00
mushroom, fontina, mahón
Gemelli$32.00
confit duck ragu, spigarello, parmesan reggiano
Fluke$32.00
sauce meunière, bloomsdale spinach
Half Chicken$48.00
snowdance chicken, tokyo turnips
Lobster au Poivre$84.00
frites, white miso
Steak
blistered red peppers, colatura

What 127 people are saying

Demo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Demo offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "exceptional service," and a "superb wine list." Guests rave about the "inventive and utterly delicious dishes" and "great vibe," making it a top spot for special occasions and casual visits alike. Expect a "cozy setting," "friendly staff," and a "lively atmosphere."

127 Reviews

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Jade
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I normally don’t write restaurant reviews but Demo exceeded all expectations. I knew it was going to be good, but the food ended up being outstanding. My husband and I had the snap pea special salad and pork special and they were both incredible. All the staff were all extremely nice and helpful, and the wine recommendations were also top notch. Can’t wait to come back!
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Vanessa VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I enjoy trying out new places, and having “experiences.” This one was perfect because I only wanted to do a tasting of a few menu items. The chefs still hand-delivered my selections as if I had spent big bucks. The personal touch still matters, especially if you’re dining alone. So it was worth every cent.
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Jennifer
Los Angeles9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always my favorite! I could eat here every night — the food, the staff 10/10.
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Nicole
New York City25 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yummy food, great service The fluke was a little too salty and too much butter
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Andrew
New York City32 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perfect wine bar/eatery. A bar in front, tables along the wall, and very comfortable counter seating in back. The food--crab casino, skate rillettes, gemelli with duck confit ragu, and fluke meunière--all delicious. Service professional--knowledgeable and friendly. Wine list superb, fairly priced, and full of happy surprises. Lively, but not so loud one can't converse. I'll be back.
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Adelaide
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
perfect :) never write these but thank y’all so much
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Ashley
Chicago7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great wine recommendation! Every dish was exceptional, service was great. Fabulous date night spot.
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Hannah
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service was excellent. Wonderful wine as well! We love it here!
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Ignacia
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in nyc!!! Food, vibes and wine are on point!
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Sandy
New York City57 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding in all ways. Super duper delish, excellent service, amazing hospitality from hostess.
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FAQs

Demo is rated 4.9 stars by 127 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Apr 27, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

34 Carmine St, New York, NY 10014-6904

Additional information

Neighborhood
West Village
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
European, Wine Bar, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
http://www.demowestvillage.com/

Demo

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About this restaurant

Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

Scribe Winery at Demo

Menu

Small Plates

Focaccia & Olive Oil$6.00

Scallop Crudo$28.00

Spanish Mackerel$28.00

Lenuga Tonnata$23.00

Marinated Squid$19.00

Heirloom Tomato$18.00

Crab Casino$26.00

Summer Beans$24.00

Chopped Radicchio$24.00

Caraflex Cabbage$18.00

Entrees

Arroz a la Plancha$32.00

Gemelli$32.00

Fluke$32.00

Half Chicken$48.00

Lobster au Poivre$84.00

Steak

What 127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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