The Purple Tongue

4.8

47 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 23, 2025

9:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Wine Bar, Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 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
Neighbourhood
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
Tue - Fri - 4:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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 DayUS$13.00
Cantabrian AnchoviesUS$19.00
salted butter, sourdough crostini, red sorrel
Fluke CrudoUS$25.00
radish, yuzu, citrus, chili
BurrataUS$29.00
roasted red beets, pistachio, fresh herbs
Endive SaladUS$22.00
avocado, pear, pecorino romano
Kale SaladUS$20.00
poached apples, cashews, gorgonzola, sherry vinaigrette
MeatballsUS$21.00
polenta, savory red sauce, italian hot pepper
Mediterranean Grilled OctopusUS$34.00
roasted eggplant puree and black olives crumbs
CappellaciUS$25.00
filled with ricotta & spinach, sauteed in butter & sage
Short RibsUS$43.00
slow roasted grass fed beef, with celery root puree
Pan Seared Wild SalmonUS$35.00
bok choy, sundried tomato, olives, capers
BranzinoUS$46.00
celery root puree, potatoes, sauteed spinach
Roasted CauliflowerUS$17.00
paprika, toasted almonds

Brunch

Weekends 11AM-4PM

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

What 47 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Quiet

Loved For

New York City
Great for fine wines
New York City
Mediterranean
Manhattan
Great for fine wines
Manhattan
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Purple Tongue is a charming neighborhood gem near Times Square, known for its "amazing food," "superb wine list," and "terrific service." The cozy atmosphere is complemented by friendly staff, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed dining experience. Enjoy live music nights, "farm to table haute cuisine," and exquisite wine pairings.

47 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to have wine and a bite to eat before a show
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jdpt1984 VIP
New York City7 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a light dinner before a show. The food was good but we were highly disappointed in the wine selection. We chose a Bordeaux but were told they are out. Kinda strange for a wine bar. So what would have been a $16 glass of Bordeaux turned into a $27 glass of Cali cab. We tasted a couple other choices and meh so splurged on the cab and it was a rather light pour but very good.
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Michelle VIP
Chicago57 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful space perfect for date night or a pre theater meal. The food and service were great!
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Debra VIP
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic restaurant. Great food and wonderful wonderful service. Will go again for sure
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Melody
Los Angeles20 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service, food and wine were all lovely. As a party of 3 we sampled a number of small plates and mains and enjoyed them. Great neighborhood spot!
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Eiji
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had our birthday dinner for 8 at this restaurant/bar and had a wonderful time. Personable service with nice touch on their decore, and good food.
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Paul VIP
New York City17 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A great place to go after work in and before a Broadway show. The wine selections are bountiful.
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April
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I feel like we found a hidden gem in Hell’s Kitchen. Food and service was spectacular with wonderful wine flights too! We shared an assortment of things from the menu. The pasta was ridiculous and the endive salad was to die for. Highly recommend!!!
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carol VIP
Philadelphia67 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I don't know if I've ever had a more luscious mushroom soup -- and I've tried it in many, many great restaurants. My friend was equally pleased with her cauliflower soup. These may not be on the menu every day, but they show a level of expertise and talent that can't be a matter of chance. The menu has many options to share, which worked perfectly for us, and the steak tips were everything we could have wanted: moist, tender, very flavorful. Needless to say, the wine choices were interesting and we were both very happy with the wines we had. All this was in a small, charming place with great service. This was a real find.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 17, 2024
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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FAQs

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

The Purple Tongue is rated 4.8 stars by 47 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 23, 2025

9:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

410 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Located between 9th Ave & 10th Ave on West 43rd Street
Neighbourhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 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

Dining areas

Additional information

Live Music | Wine Bar

Happy Hour at The Purple Tongue Wine Bar

Dinner

Soup of the DayUS$13.00

Cantabrian AnchoviesUS$19.00

Fluke CrudoUS$25.00

BurrataUS$29.00

Endive SaladUS$22.00

Kale SaladUS$20.00

MeatballsUS$21.00

Mediterranean Grilled OctopusUS$34.00

CappellaciUS$25.00

Short RibsUS$43.00

Pan Seared Wild SalmonUS$35.00

BranzinoUS$46.00

Roasted CauliflowerUS$17.00

Brunch

Soup of the Day US$13.00

Bakery Basket AssortmentUS$22.00

Chicken Paillard US$29.00

Kale Salad US$20.00

Smoked Salmon CrostinoUS$22.00

French ToastUS$17.00

Frittata Vegetarian US$19.00

Avocado ToastUS$18.00

Soft Scrambled EggsUS$15.00

Meatball Sandwich US$18.00

Meatballs US$21.00

Croissant with Jambon de Paris US$23.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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