Best Live Music Showtime Restaurants in University Village
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
San Carlo Osteria Piemonte
Only Piedmont-focused restaurant in the neighborhood with 250+ wine labels
Notable Picks
8.3
A rare showcase of Piedmontese cuisine in SoHo, this 50-seat trattoria transports diners to Turin with dishes like vitello tonnato, tajarin with truffle, and agnolotti del plin. The wine program spotlights over 250 labels with deep focus on Barolo and Barbaresco, plus SoHo's most extensive amaro collection.
Must-Try Dishes:
Agnolotti del Plin, Fassona Beef Tartare, Tajarin with Truffle
What makes it special: Only Piedmont-focused restaurant in the neighborhood with 250+ wine labels
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Live Music Showtime
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
A Mercer Street fixture since 1989, Gonzalez y Gonzalez is as much a salsa-club and margarita bar as it is a Mexican restaurant, with live bands, free dance lessons, and large-format platters. Food leans classic—fajitas, enchiladas, and churros—while the draw is big-night-out energy in the heart of Greenwich Village.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic fajitas (steak, chicken or shrimp) with warm tortillas, Shrimp enchiladas with lobster chipotle sauce, Churros with cinnamon sugar
What makes it special: Long-running Mexican restaurant and salsa club known for margaritas, live bands, and dancing.