Best Family Friendly Favorites Restaurants in West Village

Chef Raffaele Ronca’s Rafele brings Neapolitan-influenced cooking, pizzas, and housemade pastas to a roomy West Village space set up for both dates and groups. Strong multi-year review volume and continued local press keep it in the conversation for classic sit-down Italian in the neighborhood.

Opened in 1941 and often cited as New York’s oldest Spanish restaurant, Sevilla is a cluttered, lively taverna pouring sangria and turning out big platters of paella and garlicky seafood. Locals use it for reliable Iberian comfort food, strong value, and a sense of old Greenwich Village that hasn’t been renovated away.

From the team behind Market Table and Little Owl, The Mary Lane leans into a bright, plant-forward farm-to-table menu built on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. An airy corner room, all-weather patio, and dishes that range from cacio e pepe arancini to salmon and steak make it equally suited to brunch, date night, or a low-key celebration.

Opened in 1993, Trattoria Pesce Pasta is a family-run Northern Italian spot where white tablecloths, big seafood pastas, and friendly service evoke an old-school neighborhood dining room. It’s especially good for families who want classic red-sauce comfort and shareable platters without the scene.

Two Boots’ West Village outpost, opened in 2019, brings the chain’s Cajun-Italian, cornmeal-crust pies to a bright, mural-lined space steps from Sheridan Square. Families mix with night owls over slices like the spicy Bayou Beast and house “Duchess” pie, plus strong vegan options and sliders that keep everyone covered. Late-night hours and delivery make it a reliable fallback when kids want something fun and familiar after dark.