During COVID, I’ve been re-visiting places where I’ve dined before, like Olio e Più on the corner of Greenwich Avenue and Sixth Avenue. A local place where I’ve enjoyed many a brunch.
This time, I met a friend for dinner. Their outside space was like a maze with lots of tables separated by tall plexiglass stanchions to squeeze in as many people as safely possible. We both started with our Tito’s very dry martinis ($15) while nibbling the plate of olives and marinated artichoke all in EVOO along with the dry bread. 
Be careful where you sit. If you’re the table open to the sidewalk as we were, many homeless people come by asking for food. On balance, we had front row seats for the minstrels walking by. A fun and lively place.
We started with their tender grilled octopus (Polipo alla Griglia, $24) served with a salad of olives, capers, pickled onions, celery and piquillo peppers. I’d go back just for that. Next, we shared their whole roasted sea bass (branzino, $37) served with charred radicchio and lemon half, roasted cherry tomatoes and garlicky broccoli rabe ($13) that we accompanied by a glass of DiamAndes, Mendoza, Argentina, Malbec/Syrah ($14).
I highly recommend a trip to Olio e Più.
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Olio e Più
West Village
3 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY
(212) 243-6546
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