Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Alphabet City
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Royale
A classic bar burger with a backyard that changes the whole experience.
Notable Picks
#1
Royale
8.3
A neighborhood bar that’s unusually serious about burgers, built for late hours and backyard-patio hangs. The burger is straightforward and well-seasoned, and the best move is pairing it with fries or tots and treating the meal like a clean, classic bar-food win.
Must-Try Dishes:
Royale with Cheese, Bacon Royale, Tater Tots
What Makes it Special: A classic bar burger with a backyard that changes the whole experience.
#2
Hearth
8.2
A Tuscan-leaning, farm-to-table dining room that feels like a calm reset from the neighborhood’s chaos—best when you treat it as a full meal with starters, a pasta, and a thoughtful main. The cooking is ingredient-driven and seasonal, with a steady, grown-up hospitality style that suits longer dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
House pasta with pork ragù, Burrata, Olive oil cake
What Makes it Special: Seasonal Tuscan-American cooking with a polished, relaxed pace.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A cozy, wine-friendly Italian room that shines when you treat it as a paced dinner—starter, pasta, then one richer plate to finish. The cooking lands in a classic comfort register, and the vibe is built for lingering rather than rushing through a single main.
Must-Try Dishes:
Meatballs, Seasonal pasta, Tiramisu
What Makes it Special: A warm East Village Italian with a strong wine-and-pasta lane.