Calle Dao Downtown

4.1

35 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

Neighborhood gem
Dog-friendly
Good for groups

Calle Dão is designed to pay homage to Havana's once-thriving El Barrio Chino (Chinatown). Known as the largest such community in Latin America, El Barrio Chino occupied 44 square blocks of real estate in the late 1870s. As the Cuban and Chinese cultures mixed, a unique fusion of cuisine emerged. Today, El Barrio Chino occupies a small section of the narrow Calle Cuchillo - Knife Street - from which Calle Dão takes its name.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Cuban, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 777-6500
Website
https://www.calledao.com/location/downtown-calle-dao/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Located between two of Manhattan’s most stylish neighborhoods, SoHo and The West Village.Full Buyouts and late night parties available. For information on events up to 100 people, email us at calledaodowntown@gmail.com

Location
543 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Cross street
Bleecker and West 3rd
Parking details
On-street metered parking between 7:30am and 7:00pm with a two hour limit. Free parking on Sundays.
Public transit
B, C, D, E, F & M to West 4th Street or the 6 train to Bleecker.
Entertainment
Join us for Salsa night every Tuesday from 10pm to 1am.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

TIGER SALAD$15.00
Watercress, Baby Kale, Scallions, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Radish, Cilantro, Sesame Seeds, Crispy Shallots, Sesame Dressing
MIXED GREENS SALAD$15.00
Spring Mix, Shaved Baby Carrots, Asian Pear, Radish, Cucumber, Citrus Ginger Dressing, and Toasted Almonds
OYSTER
Calle Dao Cocktail Sauce
- Market Price

HOT APPETIZERS

CRISPY WINGS$13.00
Choice of: Bian Pao, Spicy Mojo, Sesame Garlic
CHICKEN EMPANADAS$13.00
Curry Mojo Sauce, Potato, Peas, Carrots, and Cilantro Crema
CUBAN SANDWICH SPRING ROLLS$12.00
Pulled Pork with Mojo Lime Mustard
CRISPY SHIITAKE WONTONS$12.00
Shiitake and Vegetable Medley with Chile Lime Soy Reduction and Spicy Aioli
STEAMED SHRIMP WONTONS$13.00
Citrus Soy Sauce, Chili Oil with Soybeans
PAPAS RELLENAS$13.00
Cuban Beef Picadillo Croquette, Chopped Sofrito, Garlic, Garlic Aioli
CRISPY PORK BELLY OR DUCK BAOS$17.00
Crispy Pork or Duck Leg, Hoisin Sauce, Scallions, Chinese Pickles, Build-A-Bao
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC MOJO$18.00
Marinated Flamed Grilled Shrimp with Yuzu Mojo Sauce
CRISPY PORK BELLY$13.00
Crispy Pork Belly, Salsa Verde, Chili Crisp, Crispy Shallots

ENTREES

CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE$28.00
Marinated Chicken, Saffron Rice, Peas, Sofrito, Scallion-Ginger Sauce
MUSHROOM NOODLES$27.00
Shiitake Mushrooms, and Chinese Broccoli with Lo Mein Noodles dressed in Garlic Hoisin
CHIMICHURRI FLANK STEAK$35.00
Grilled Flank Steak, Chimichurri, Pepper Beef Jus, with White Rice & Beans, and Maduros
LOBSTER XO NOODLES$38.00
Lobster in Miso Butter with Chinese Broccoli and Sautéed Lo Mein Noodles
TOFU STIR-FRY$26.00
5-Spice Tofu or Pork Belly, Shiitake Mushrooms, Snow Peas, Celery, Chili Black Bean Sauce with White Rice
BIAN PAO SALMON$33.00
Seared Salmon with Firecracker Sauce, Sauteed Garlic Bok Choy with White Rice and Crispy Shallots
CUBAN FRIED RICE$28.00
Shrimp, Pulled Pork, Spam, Maduros, Onion, Bell Pepper, Tamari, Egg, and Cilantro Crema
ROPA VIEJA NOODLES$32.00
8 hr. Slow Roasted Brisket, Sauteed Peppers, Onions & Mushrooms, Sichuan Soy Glaze
BLACK RICE SEAFOOD PAELLA$35.00
Clams, Shrimp, Mussels, Calamari, Chinese Sausage, Mojo Rojo, Cilantro Crema

SIDES

MA-PO MADUROS$12.00
GARLIC BOK CHOY$10.00
JASMINE RICE$5.00
BLACK BEANS$5.00
MADUROS$10.00
TOSTONES$9.00
YUCCA FRIES$9.00
STIR-FRY CASHEW CAULIFLOWER$11.00
STEAMED CHINESE BROCCOLI$10.00

What 35 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Calle Dao Downtown is a fusion gem and neighborhood favorite, praised for its "wonderful" atmosphere and "delicious and unique" dishes. Enjoy a vibrant happy hour and brunch specials, with friendly service and cozy outdoor seating. While service can be slow, the flavorful menu keeps patrons coming back for more.

35 Reviews

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Ricardo
Miami
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The food simply wasn’t great, acceptable but definitely not for what they charge.
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Alberto
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing brunch meals, and great bottomless service.
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locallover
New York City
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food here is terrific - the service could be better, they are slow and didn't take a drink order until we asked. VERY VERY noisy.
Calle Dao DowntownResponded on September 16, 2024
Hello Locallover, Thank you for your kind words about our Chinese-Cuban cuisine at Calle Dao! We sincerely apologize for the slow service and noise level you experienced during your visit. Your feedback is important, and we are grateful you took the time to share your concerns. We truly hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with a flawless dining experience next time you are Downtown. Looking forward to welcoming you back! Best regards, The Calle Dao Downtown Team
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alex
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great happy hour spot..drinks were priced fair food was expensive
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Jill
New York City
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love, love, love it. Food interesting and delicious and service impeccable. This is probably my 4th time there in a matter of weeks. Great Mon-Fri happy hour. I live in the neighborhood and this is my go-to place.
Calle Dao DowntownResponded on September 8, 2024
Thank you so much for the love, Jill. We’re beyond excited to be your go-to spot in the neighborhood and that our delicious Cuban-Chinese fusion dishes and impeccable service keep bringing you back! We can’t wait to host you for many more visits. See you soon! All the best, The Calle Dao Downtown Restaurant Team
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christopher
New York City
32 reviews
4.0
32 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Just drinks and appys at Happy Hour at 2:00 in the afternoon. The appys were very good as were the drinks We’ll be back
Calle Dao DowntownResponded on September 5, 2024
Hi Christopher, Thanks so much for joining us for Happy Hour at Calle Dao Downtown! We're thrilled you enjoyed the drinks and appys—nothing better than a 2 PM treat, right? Can't wait to have you back for round two! Cheers!
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CandyW
New York City
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was attentive and friendly. The food was delicious. The restaurant is beautiful and enjoyable! Love everything about it.
Calle Dao DowntownResponded on August 30, 2024
Hi Candy, Thank you so much for your kind words and for joining us at Calle Dao Downtown! We're thrilled you loved everything about your experience, from our attentive service to the delicious Cuban-Chinese fusion dishes and beautiful ambiance. We can't wait to welcome you back the next time you're in the mood for more of our unique flavors. Don't miss our happy hour - it's one of the happiest in Downtown Manhattan. See you soon!
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Makayla
New York City
15 reviews
vip
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was decent for restaurant week and happy hour drinks were good. However, I was quite confused when I was charged an additional $$ tip was charged to my card that I absolutely did not authorize. I will be disputing with my financial institution and taking proper action. I was so excited to try this restaurant, and I’m quite disappointed with the service and how I was treated.
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Julia
New York City
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious and unique. Can’t wait to try the rest of the menu!
Calle Dao DowntownResponded on August 8, 2024
Hi Julia, We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed our delicious and unique dishes at Calle Dao Downtown! Your enthusiasm means a lot to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to explore the rest of our menu. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to seeing you again soon! Cheers!
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Nicholas
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a great experience at Calle Dao. We went for brunch, took advantage of the restaurant week special, and also the unlimited drink option. The food was delicious (if a bit slow coming) and the service was friendly. We also really appreciated the covered outdoor seating - with windows open there was plenty of fresh air, but we were still well protected from the rain. I'd definitely recommend it.
Calle Dao DowntownResponded on August 6, 2024
Thanks for the awesome review, Nicholas! We're thrilled you had a great brunch experience at Calle Dao Downtown, and we're glad you found our food delicious and enjoyed our friendly service. We apologize for the slight delay in the food and appreciate your understanding. We hope you will join us again soon. Thanks for the recommendation! All the best, The Calle Dao Restaurant Team
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Calle Dao Downtown is rated 4.1 stars by 35 OpenTable diners.

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543 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012

Additional information

Cross street
Bleecker and West 3rd
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese, Cuban, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On-street metered parking between 7:30am and 7:00pm with a two hour limit. Free parking on Sundays.
Public transit
B, C, D, E, F & M to West 4th Street or the 6 train to Bleecker.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Join us for Salsa night every Tuesday from 10pm to 1am.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.calledao.com/location/downtown-calle-dao/
Phone number
(212) 777-6500
Private party facilities
Located between two of Manhattan’s most stylish neighborhoods, SoHo and The West Village.Full Buyouts and late night parties available. For information on events up to 100 people, email us at calledaodowntown@gmail.com

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COLD APPETIZERS

TIGER SALAD$15.00

MIXED GREENS SALAD$15.00

OYSTER

HOT APPETIZERS

CRISPY WINGS$13.00

CHICKEN EMPANADAS$13.00

CUBAN SANDWICH SPRING ROLLS$12.00

CRISPY SHIITAKE WONTONS$12.00

STEAMED SHRIMP WONTONS$13.00

PAPAS RELLENAS$13.00

CRISPY PORK BELLY OR DUCK BAOS$17.00

GRILLED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC MOJO$18.00

CRISPY PORK BELLY$13.00

ENTREES

CHICKEN AND YELLOW RICE$28.00

MUSHROOM NOODLES$27.00

CHIMICHURRI FLANK STEAK$35.00

LOBSTER XO NOODLES$38.00

TOFU STIR-FRY$26.00

BIAN PAO SALMON$33.00

CUBAN FRIED RICE$28.00

ROPA VIEJA NOODLES$32.00

BLACK RICE SEAFOOD PAELLA$35.00

SIDES

MA-PO MADUROS$12.00

GARLIC BOK CHOY$10.00

JASMINE RICE$5.00

BLACK BEANS$5.00

MADUROS$10.00

TOSTONES$9.00

YUCCA FRIES$9.00

STIR-FRY CASHEW CAULIFLOWER$11.00

STEAMED CHINESE BROCCOLI$10.00

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