Arthur and SonsWest Village

West Village · Italian

38 8th Avenue, New YorkDirections

3.658 reviews

Diners appreciate this Italian restaurant for its generous portion sizes and excellent service. Other reviews mention the food can be disappointing and the service can be inattentive.

Big-portion West Village Italian with Blackbird crowds peaking Friday and Saturday.

Arthur and Sons is a $$$ Italian restaurant in West Village, New York. It has logged 12,518 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Arrive without a reservation on a busy night, grab a drink next door while you wait, then settle in for large-format pasta dishes and fried calamari.

Google Places/ updated 127d ago

Why go

Arthur and Sons is a Murray Hill Italian spot with a 3.9 Google rating from 964 reviews. Blackbird users have checked in nearly 10,000 times since late 2024, with Friday and Saturday drawing the most traffic. The space reads cozy and welcoming, the menu built around substantial Italian American fare—rigatoni with sausage and meatballs, fried calamari, limoncello cheesecake.

Google Places/ updated 127d ago

Neighborhood story

Set in the West Village, Arthur and Sons is described in reviews as a nice-atmosphere Italian spot for groups and birthday meals, with Blackbird activity busiest on Friday and Saturday.

editorial/ updated 13d ago

Fast facts

Blackbird records 12,518 all-time check-ins at Arthur and Sons.
Saturday and Friday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google lists a 3.9 rating from 1,028 reviews.
One reviewer says service was fast enough for an in-and-out meal in an hour.
One reviewer called out huge portions and recommended it for groups.

editorial/ updated 13d ago

Did you know

Arthur and Sons has logged 12,518 Blackbird check-ins, with Friday and Saturday as its busiest check-in days.

editorial/ updated 13d ago

Good to know

They accommodate walk-ins, even for larger groups, though a wait is common.
Portions are large and designed for sharing.
A bar operates next door for guests waiting for tables.

Google Places/ updated 127d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsRestroomGood for kids

Google Places/ updated 13d ago

Open in

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The room in motion

Activity305

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12,518

Neighborhood

West Village

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№6

of 50 West Village spots this month

West Village percentile

Top 15% in West Village

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 50 West Village spots.

Last 30 days

305 check ins

−46% vs prior month

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When it's busy

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Inside Arthur and Sons

The experience

Arrive without a reservation on a busy night, grab a drink next door while you wait, then settle in for large-format pasta dishes and fried calamari.

Google Places/ updated 127d ago

Review signal

3.6

58 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated 13d ago

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FAQ

How popular is Arthur and Sons?

Arthur and Sons has logged 12,518 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Arthur and Sons busiest?

Arthur and Sons is busiest on Saturday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Arthur and Sons serve?

Arthur and Sons serves Italian cuisine.

How expensive is Arthur and Sons?

Arthur and Sons is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Arthur and Sons?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Arthur and Sons in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.