Best Business Lunch Power Players Restaurants in University Village
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Da Toscano
Creative regional Italian with unexpected flavor profiles from a James Beard-recognized chef
Notable Picks
#1
Da Toscano
8.5
James Beard Rising Star semi-finalist Michael Toscano returned to his former Perla space with this Greenwich Village gem focused on bold, creative Italian. The kitchen excels at unexpected flavor combinations—think orecchiette with broccoli rabe pesto and pickled cherry peppers, or roasted oysters in crab fat butter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Neck Agnolotti, Octopus Carpaccio, Porchetta Sandwich
What makes it special: Creative regional Italian with unexpected flavor profiles from a James Beard-recognized chef
Worthy Picks
#2
Olive's
7.8
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A Prince Street staple since the early 1990s, Olive’s is a compact counter-service spot known for sandwiches, salads, soups, and bakery items that travel well back to the office. It’s more takeaway than sit-down, but weekday lines of locals underscore how often it anchors quick, budget-conscious business lunches.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Turkey Sandwich, Daily Soup and Bread Combo, Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie
What makes it special: Long-running, counter-only sandwich shop that reliably feeds SoHo offices.