Altro Paradiso

Altro Paradiso is an acclaimed modern Italian restaurant and bar located at 234 Spring Street at the corner of Sixth Avenue in the Hudson Square and western SoHo corridor of Manhattan, New York City. Opened in 2016 by Uruguay-born chef Ignacio Mattos—the culinary talent behind Manhattan’s Estela and Lodi—under his Mattos Hospitality group, the restaurant pairs regional Italian cooking with a sleek, mid-century-inspired room defined by 18-foot ceilings, marble floors, white-oak accents, and a long brass and marble bar. Travelers and downtown locals visit for handmade pastas, seasonal crudo, wood-grilled meats, and an extensive Italian wine and amaro program served from midday lunch through late-night dinner.

What to Expect at Altro Paradiso

Led by founder Ignacio Mattos alongside Chef de Cuisine Eze Unger, the kitchen draws from multiple Italian regions—particularly Liguria, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna, and Sicily—focusing on bright acidity, bitter greens, and house-extruded pastas. The menu transitions across three distinct daily services: a sunlit lunch service from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM, a lively Aperitivo Hour from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM featuring snacks and classic Italian cocktails, and full dinner service beginning at 5:00 PM. Starters consistently spotlight peak-season produce and raw seafood, such as yellowtail crudo, fennel salad with Parmigiano-Reggiano and bottarga, and golden arancini, before moving into pastas like casarecce with lamb ragu, tagliatelle with ragu bolognese, or squid ink linguine with seafood.

Secondi courses center on substantial proteins cooked over high heat, including whole roasted branzino, Milanese-style pork or veal, and Prime dry-aged ribeye steak plated for sharing alongside crispy potatoes with rosemary and charred radicchio. Architectural details elevate the dining experience: massive corner windows flood the front bar and cafe tables with natural light during the afternoon, while a sunken main dining room set three steps below street level creates an intimate, buzz-filled stage for evening meals. In warmer months, sidewalk cafe seating along Spring Street allows diners to watch the foot traffic moving between SoHo’s cast-iron historic district and the Hudson River waterfront.

• Fennel Salad & Crudo Starters: Shaved raw fennel layered with aged Parmigiano, citrus, and cured fish roe, alongside rotating raw seafood preparations dressed in single-estate Italian olive oils.
• House-Made Artisanal Pastas: Daily pasta offerings such as rich tagliatelle bolognese, ricotta ravioli, and cavatelli or casarecce tossed with braised meats and seasonal mushrooms.
• Steak & Whole Fish Secondi: Shareable main courses anchored by dry-aged ribeye steak, crispy golden Milanese cutlets, and market fish accompanied by bitter Italian greens.
• Daily Aperitivo Hour (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM): A dedicated late-afternoon window serving Negronis, Americanos, spritzes, and bar snacks like olives, salumi, and arancini at the brass bar.
• Italian-Focused Wine & Amaro List: A deep cellar highlighting both classic benchmark estates from Piedmont and Tuscany and small-production skin-contact and volcanic wines from across Italy.

Altro Paradiso at a Glance

Visiting Tips, Getting There & Nearby Pairings

Prime dinner tables between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM fill up days to weeks in advance, so booking ahead through the official Altro Paradiso website is strongly recommended. Solo travelers and couples without a reservation have the best luck arriving right at 5:00 PM for seats at the front brass bar or dropping in during weekday lunch and the 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Aperitivo Hour. Arriving by public transit is effortless: the MTA C and E subway lines stop at the Spring Street station right at the intersection of Spring Street and Sixth Avenue, while the 1 train at Houston Street and the A, C, and E trains at Canal Street are within a five-minute walk. Street parking in Hudson Square is heavily restricted on weekdays, though commercial parking garages operate a block west along Dominick and Broome Streets.

From an accessibility standpoint, the street-level entrance on Spring Street leads directly to the bar area, front tables, and an accessible ground-floor restroom, though the main sunken dining room sits three steps down; guests using mobility devices should request a street-level table when booking. Before or after your meal, pair your visit with a stroll five minutes east into the SoHo Cast-Iron Historic District for boutique shopping along Prince, Mercer, and Greene Streets. Art and history enthusiasts can walk two blocks north to the New York City Fire Museum at 278 Spring Street, or head ten minutes west along Spring Street to Hudson River Park’s Pier 40 and Pier 34 for sunset views over the water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours and best times to visit Altro Paradiso?

Altro Paradiso is open daily from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM Monday through Saturday, and from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM on Sunday. For a relaxed meal in natural light, book weekday lunch between 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM, or stop by during Aperitivo Hour from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for cocktails and small plates at the bar.

How much does a meal cost at Altro Paradiso and are reservations required?

The restaurant falls into the $$$ price tier, with antipasti and salads ranging from $18 to $28, handmade pastas priced between $26 and $34, and main courses running from $38 to over $120 for large-format steaks. Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, though walk-in guests are welcomed at the bar on a first-come, first-served basis.

How much time should I budget for dining at Altro Paradiso?

Plan to spend 1.5 to 2.5 hours for a multi-course dinner with wine, or around 60 to 90 minutes for a two-course midday lunch. Guests stopping in exclusively for Aperitivo Hour cocktails and arancini at the bar typically spend 45 to 60 minutes.

Is Altro Paradiso wheelchair accessible and what is the dress code?

The entrance, bar lounge, front dining tables, and restroom are accessible at street level, while the main sunken dining room requires navigating three steps down. The dress code is downtown smart casual—neat denim, tailored separates, and stylish evening wear fit right in.

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