The Purple Tongue

4.5

38 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for brunch
Innovative

Welcome to a captivating neighborhood wine bar featuring Mediterranean cuisine and curated wines. We are here for both New Yorkers and tourists, located in the center of Hell's Kitchen, right outside Time Square and surrounded by amazing theater! If you enjoy live music, small bites, and a wine bar ambience, we're the place to be. We specialize in flavorful cuisine, a lively atmosphere, and excellent service. We can propose the best tourist places and venues because we are in the heart of Midtown, NYC. Grab brunch with us and then enjoy a pleasant walk over to The Empire State Building or see a Broadway musical right down the street! In Midtown, New York, the possibilities are endless. Begin your adventure with The Purple Tongue today.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Wine Bar, Italian
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(646) 429-8277
Website
https://www.thepurpletonguenyc.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Elevate your special occasions with exclusive private restaurant events. Indulge in culinary excellence and personalized service in a refined setting, perfect for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and intimate soirées. Book your memorable event today.

Location
410 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
Located between 9th Ave & 10th Ave on West 43rd Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Local bus stops and train stations located near by.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Live Music | Wine Bar
Multiple dates available
The Purple Tongue Wine Bar will be hosting a Live Music Event on April 5th, 2024. Join us for an evening filled with amazing food, fabulous wines, and unforgettable memories! We promise your Friday Evening will change for every after joining us! Show starts at 9PM and ends at 12AM. Make sure to grab a spot!

Offers

Happy Hour at The Purple Tongue Wine Bar
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:15 PM - 6:00 PM
Join The Purple Tongue Wine Bar for our weekday happy hour menu! Tuesday through Friday 4PM - 7PM. Take advantage of our 15% off wine bottle sale, $9 wines & $6 beers, and try out the small bites we have to offer. Whether you need a quick bite before a Broadway show or a nice glass of wine after, we are here for you! Located right outside Time Square in the heart of Hell's Kitchen, right across from some off Broadway shows. We are a specialty wine bar that wants everyone to experience what wine truly has to offer, as well as what we as a small business want to show you.

Soup of the Day$13.00
Cantabrian Anchovies$19.00
salted butter, sourdough crostini, red sorrel
Fluke Crudo$25.00
radish, yuzu, citrus, chili
Burrata$29.00
roasted red beets, pistachio, fresh herbs
Endive Salad$22.00
avocado, pear, pecorino romano
Kale Salad$20.00
poached apples, cashews, gorgonzola, sherry vinaigrette
Meatballs$21.00
polenta, savory red sauce, italian hot pepper
Mediterranean Grilled Octopus$34.00
roasted eggplant puree and black olives crumbs
Cappellaci$25.00
filled with ricotta & spinach, sauteed in butter & sage
Short Ribs$43.00
slow roasted grass fed beef, with celery root puree
Pan Seared Wild Salmon$35.00
bok choy, sundried tomato, olives, capers
Branzino$46.00
celery root puree, potatoes, sauteed spinach
Roasted Cauliflower$17.00
paprika, toasted almonds

Brunch

Weekends 11AM-4PM

Soup of the Day $13.00
Bakery Basket Assortment$22.00
assortment of four pastries, baguette, butter and jams
Chicken Paillard $29.00
thinly seared chicken breast, topped with arugula salad
Kale Salad $20.00
poached apples, cashews, gorgonzola, sherry vinaigrette
Smoked Salmon Crostino$22.00
toasted sourdough, crème fraiche, cucumber, house salad
French Toast$17.00
challah bread, fresh berries, vermont maple syrup
Frittata Vegetarian $19.00
potatoes, asparagus, sweet onion, jarlsberg cheese, and cherry tomatoes
Avocado Toast$18.00
poached eggs, red cholula, house salad
Soft Scrambled Eggs$15.00
ricotta, house made potatoes, and house salad
Meatball Sandwich $18.00
fresh focaccia, meatballs, parmigiano reggiano, and house salad
Meatballs $21.00
polenta, savory red sauce, italian long hot, and house salad
Croissant with Jambon de Paris $23.00
jarlsberg cheese, paris ham, with soft scrambled eggs

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Purple Tongue offers a truly vibrant dining experience with "absolutely exquisite" food and drinks, accompanied by live music. Guests adore the "exceptional" dishes and reasonable prices. The friendly owner and staff enhance the welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy delightful meals indoors or at the "upscale" outdoor seating, perfect for any occasion.

38 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and the meatballs for brunch were delicious.
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Caren
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely Birthday celebration we had here for our dear friend! Food was delicious—REAL FRENCH BREAD! Service was upbeat and attentive. We felt like long-time patrons on the first visit. A very special place!
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Adam
Washington DC
13 reviews
2.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Entire brunch service was a disaster. Single server had too many tables. Kitchen was backed up.
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Allison
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great wine selection. We will absolutely come back.
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Tara
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service were outstanding! Highly recommend!
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David
New York City
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Server very nice. Food not great. Wine not great either. Convenient location.
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Pamela1
Columbus
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVED our experience here. Food was amazing and service was perfect. Attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and wine. Felt like the people working their love what they do. Felt like sitting outside at a friend’s house. Pasta special was so flavorful yet light. Sage butter YUM! Beet salad was perfect with cheese and pistachios. If I lived here I’d be there at least twice a week.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our after Broadway show dinner at The Purple Tongue Short walk from Tommy. Beautiful and clean ambiance. Food delicious. Wine and beer choice perfect. Friendly servers and owner. They kept the water filled on a hot July day The outside seating was upscale will enjoy it on a less hot day. Inside seating was perfect on a hot day.
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TakayukiM
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and wine collection with knowledgeable and friendly staff and owner.
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RonaldW
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten here several times and every dish we have tried has been exceptional. The prices are very reasonable! The owner Peter is a gracious host!
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FAQs

The Purple Tongue offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (646) 429-8277.

The Purple Tongue is rated 4.5 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

410 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Located between 9th Ave & 10th Ave on West 43rd Street
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 2:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 2:00 pm–8:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Wine Bar, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Local bus stops and train stations located near by.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.thepurpletonguenyc.com/
Phone number
(646) 429-8277
Private party facilities
Elevate your special occasions with exclusive private restaurant events. Indulge in culinary excellence and personalized service in a refined setting, perfect for celebrations, corporate gatherings, and intimate soirées. Book your memorable event today.

The Purple Tongue

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Live Music | Wine Bar

Happy Hour at The Purple Tongue Wine Bar

Dinner

Soup of the Day$13.00

Cantabrian Anchovies$19.00

Fluke Crudo$25.00

Burrata$29.00

Endive Salad$22.00

Kale Salad$20.00

Meatballs$21.00

Mediterranean Grilled Octopus$34.00

Cappellaci$25.00

Short Ribs$43.00

Pan Seared Wild Salmon$35.00

Branzino$46.00

Roasted Cauliflower$17.00

Brunch

Soup of the Day $13.00

Bakery Basket Assortment$22.00

Chicken Paillard $29.00

Kale Salad $20.00

Smoked Salmon Crostino$22.00

French Toast$17.00

Frittata Vegetarian $19.00

Avocado Toast$18.00

Soft Scrambled Eggs$15.00

Meatball Sandwich $18.00

Meatballs $21.00

Croissant with Jambon de Paris $23.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Does The Purple Tongue offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is The Purple Tongue currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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