The Purple Tongue

4.9

45 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Wine Bar, Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 16:00–01:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–19:00
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
Area
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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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 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 DayUSD 13.00
Cantabrian AnchoviesUSD 19.00
salted butter, sourdough crostini, red sorrel
Fluke CrudoUSD 25.00
radish, yuzu, citrus, chili
BurrataUSD 29.00
roasted red beets, pistachio, fresh herbs
Endive SaladUSD 22.00
avocado, pear, pecorino romano
Kale SaladUSD 20.00
poached apples, cashews, gorgonzola, sherry vinaigrette
MeatballsUSD 21.00
polenta, savory red sauce, italian hot pepper
Mediterranean Grilled OctopusUSD 34.00
roasted eggplant puree and black olives crumbs
CappellaciUSD 25.00
filled with ricotta & spinach, sauteed in butter & sage
Short RibsUSD 43.00
slow roasted grass fed beef, with celery root puree
Pan Seared Wild SalmonUSD 35.00
bok choy, sundried tomato, olives, capers
BranzinoUSD 46.00
celery root puree, potatoes, sauteed spinach
Roasted CauliflowerUSD 17.00
paprika, toasted almonds

Brunch

Weekends 11AM-4PM

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

What 45 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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.

45 Reviews

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Michelle VIP
Chicago57 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 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 City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 March 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 VIP
Los Angeles20 reviews
4.0
Dined on 26 February 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 11 February 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 5 February 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 18 January 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 14 January 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 17 November 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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Caren VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 October 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 DC13 reviews
2.0
Dined on 15 September 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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FAQs

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

The Purple Tongue is rated 4.9 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

14 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 6 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
Area
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 16:00–01:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–19:00
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, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Live Music | Wine Bar

Happy Hour at The Purple Tongue Wine Bar

Dinner

Soup of the DayUSD 13.00

Cantabrian AnchoviesUSD 19.00

Fluke CrudoUSD 25.00

BurrataUSD 29.00

Endive SaladUSD 22.00

Kale SaladUSD 20.00

MeatballsUSD 21.00

Mediterranean Grilled OctopusUSD 34.00

CappellaciUSD 25.00

Short RibsUSD 43.00

Pan Seared Wild SalmonUSD 35.00

BranzinoUSD 46.00

Roasted CauliflowerUSD 17.00

Brunch

Soup of the Day USD 13.00

Bakery Basket AssortmentUSD 22.00

Chicken Paillard USD 29.00

Kale Salad USD 20.00

Smoked Salmon CrostinoUSD 22.00

French ToastUSD 17.00

Frittata Vegetarian USD 19.00

Avocado ToastUSD 18.00

Soft Scrambled EggsUSD 15.00

Meatball Sandwich USD 18.00

Meatballs USD 21.00

Croissant with Jambon de Paris USD 23.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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