Anand M.

Pinto is one of the better Thai places and the venue is very small but snazzy. They have a full bar and the ambiance is a young and cool. The ambient music was 'intense eating music' as my friend explained. Not many places restaurants serve tofu that is both tasty and not fried to oblivion - Pinto is one of these places. I normally get the fake meat because the tofu is just bad. They do not serve any soy meats but I am always excited to have the tofu. Every curry I have had has been lighter than expected and with large portions. I really enjoyed the mushroom crunch and the accompanying jalepeno tartar sauce - the unexpected star of the night.

Krits R.

Very tight space, but their attention to detail, the crab fried rice served in a coconut, made us a very happy group. Definitely coming back here.

Stephen S.

This place was nothing special. The dishes were basic and fairly bland. The Thai iced tea is great, but it just doesn't make up for the rest of the food. Also, the place is small and was very crowded when I was there. There's a lot of other Thai food in the city, this location is pretty out-of-the-way, and not much really stands out. Might as well go elsewhere.

Marisa H.

Great $8 lunch special ! Try the taro app No selection of hot sauces or hot chili sauces like most Thai restaurants which was disappointing They make their money from the alcohol for sure, $12 martini

Theodore R.

I went here with a couple of friends last night and we ordered the fries with hot mayo, then crispy pad thai and the lamb massaman. FOOD: The crispy pad thai (w/ chicken) was really yummy, my friends thought it was a little too salty and they thought the same with the lamb massaman. I liked it a lot because I've never really had fried wontons inside my pad thai and it was really savory. The fries were ok (to be honest, why did i even order fries at a thai restaurant). They were pretty much chunks of boiled potatoes with reg. hot mayo sauce, but I was expecting like actual fries since it was advertised as such. AMBIANCE: There seating arrangement are tiny tables set up really close to one another. The ambiance here gets better at night when they dim the lights and its a nice place to talk/drink with friends since there's a larger crowd. The crowd is EH otherwise. Towards the nighttime it's really fun but in the afternoon, I felt like there was a group of judgey people next to us trying to eavesdrop on our conversation when it was quieter so that made me uncomfortable. SERVICE: It was a friday night so I expected a wait. We left our name at the door and they called us in less than 15 mins. and we got a table. They constantly refilled our drinks and checked in with us often w/o being overbearing.

Julia D.

Pinto reminds me a little bit of being a kid and having your own little toy kitchenette where you get to make fake lunches and bring them to your parents, watching as they chomp on plastic food that you prepared....except that the food is delicious and real! They really hit the goldmine with the whole make-your-own-thai-iced-tea concept, allowing you to put it together and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Even aside from that, their early dinner special (served until 6 PM) is a fantastic bang for your buck, and most of the appetizers and entrees I tried were superb, though their Pad Thai is not the greatest I've ever had (just don't get the Pad Thai). I highly recommend the 5 Spice Chicken and the Spring Roll appetizer. The Early Dinner special includes your choice of appetizer, entree, and drink for a meager $15. The only caveat I'd like to address is that the service was really sub-par; the waitress and bartender were rude and pushy for no apparent reason, and basically rushed us through the meal. I'm hoping this was just an off-day, and am totally willing to give Pinto another shot because the food was so good, but it does knock a full star off the experience.

Melisa A.

I am a Thai fanatic! Or perhaps, Pad See Ew fanatic would be more accurate. With every Thai restaurant I discover, I insist on trying their rendition of the scrumptious noodle dish. Walking down Christopher St, I almost missed the tiny bistro but certainly glad I didn't! Like other reviews mentioned, it is a very small restaurant, probably the smallest, of Thais, that I've experienced. (Not for nothing, but I'm sure the old adage reads something like "It's the little things that matter") lol :P Anywho, I was seated promptly and made it just in time for the Sunset Special which includes Drink, App and Entree (What a steal, my fellow Yelpers!) First time at Pinto = Trying their famous Iced Tea. Frankly speaking, I ordered it for the presentation, it's genius! I opted for the Thai Salad appetizer-- that peanut dressing gets me every time. However, this salad was unlike others. It came beautifully presented with "new" ingredients for me, including a sliced boiled egg, delicious chunks of fried tofu, and sugared nuts! Who knew those three could come together with fresh greens and taste amazing? Yum :) My entree was none other than their PCU Noodles. Pinto, although veering away from the iconic (and oh so yummy) flat rice noodle, served a superb Chicken PCU (A rather cute name for their spin on a classic) The sauce, baby bok choy, bits of egg and noodles were incorporated divinely. The chicken was tasty and complemented the dish well. Highly recommended! Con: Bathroom. It was clean but really dark and the toilet is...different. Five Stars regardless. In short, If you're in the area, make it a point to Pinto. Thanks for reading! :)

Priyanka P.

Great food, great company great evening! Amazing pad thai noodles, very reasonable food. The green curry could have been better hence one star off. They had a brown rice option for health freaks like me! The red wine was also great ( I went for cabranet). Its a small intimate place would be great for a date!

Flo N.

big portions good lunch specials

Kan. J.

I went with my girl friends for Valentine's Dinner here. I was hoping it was going to be great, but I am quite disappointed. Two stars is perfect for this place. Just as yelp would say "two stars: Meh. I h've experienced better" and in my case I have experienced much much much better. Let me break it down for you: Food: Appetizer's = good (dumplings and spring roll), I don't know how anyone can mess up dumplings and spring rolls, but if these were nasty like the entrees, I would have gotten up and left. Entrees = bad, really bad A la Panang and Pad Thai, don't try Drinks = good, red wine: great, Thai Ice Tea, good as well Service: Waiter's were nice, but the food took forever to reach our table. We sat really close to the door and it was cold. They were short on staff and there was no bartender. Comfort/Seating/Space: Seating was OK. The place is small and cold. They had a heater near our table but both tables close to us, kept moving it in their direction, so no heat for us. I will not be going to this place again. Maybe! the food I tried wasn't good, but rest would be?

Yanyan L.

My favorite Thai restaurant in the city so far (although I haven't tried too many), but nevertheless, great, decent, filling, flavorful food! I ordered the Crispy chicken pad thai or something like that, and it comes with Jasmine rice. The portion was perfect, very filling! The taste was great, it was like pad thai except with rice, and yet some crisp to it. The sauces were the at the decent level of sweetness and the peanut flavor wasn't over powering. My friend got the crab and egg fried rice baked in a coconut - which was quite unique. Not only do you get good fried rice, you also get some yummy coconut meat! My dessert (the raspberry lemongrass panna cotta), was -- interesting.... A bit too sour for my liking so wasn't too great, but wasn't too bad either. What was amazing, though, was my friend's toasted challah bread. Mmm, that came smelling great and tasted better! Star of the show? Their Thai iced tea!! It comes in a wooden box/plate and you basically assembly your own tea, and anyone you do it, it still tastes amazing! Must get!!!! One star docked because the service was a bit slow - although the restaurant is small, they still need to hire more waiters. Granted, we came on Valentine's day so it was bound to be crowded, but I think more waiters would benefit them nevertheless.

Yeraldin L.

First of all lets cover this- if you do not finish your meal and ask it to go, they will, I REPEAT, they will throw out half of your food if it doesn't fit their miniature containers. That being said I'm still giving this place 4 stars because everything else and I mean everything, ambiance, food, service and even the outside walk to get to the place was amazing. Make sure to take advantage of their 3:30 to 6pm 1 app, 1 entree and 1 drink for $15. To celebrate my boyfriends b-day we had the pork shoulder, papaya salad, shrimp pad thai, and the green curry with chicken (the one meal which went unfinished and was dumped out by the servers, a very sad thing indeed considering how good the curry was). Overall, a solid recommendation for a great restaurant.

A. G.

Stopped by Pinto before a show and was pleasantly surprise that this intimate place had such an awesome personality! When I first walked in, I was seated by the window (which was nice because the sun was still out and I love to watch people in the West Village dressed up in drag pass by #werkit). I started off my meal with the Shrimp Popcorn (crusted shrimp fried and served with chili mayonnaise). When the shrimp arrived, it came it this adorable mini basket and an interesting flat shape. It was little greasy, but MIGHTY delicious :). The portion is pretty big, I recommend sharing it with a friend [your heart will thank you:) ]. As an entree, I ordered the chicken Pad Thai. I definitely have had better, but it wasn't the worst I've had. Aside from the food, I really love how much thought was put into the decor of the place. The appetizer dish ware, entree dish ware, and even the bathroom is something to admire. I would recommend this place for a date. Cozy, intimate setting, and yummy food :). Go try it! =D

Eva W.

For our group of five, there was about a thirty minute wait on Monday night around 7:45. The entrance area is kind of small and narrow, so you can't really wait inside unless there's space at the bar. We had a bottle of the pinot, which was not great. The deconstructed Thai ice tea was pretty cool, and you get to mix it yourself. We ordered the papaya salad to start, but they forgot to put in the order. Oh well. Between the five of us, I got to sample a bit of everyone's mains :) I had the crispy chicken with five seeds, which was decent. The crab fried rice came in a coconut and was quite good. The PCU noodles were not the traditional big fat ones but were thinner. Good nonetheless. I wasn't too impressed by the lamb massaman or the a la panang curries. Cute, dark ambiance. If you sit at the table right next to the bar, you're hit with the drafts from when the doors open and close. Pretty great value for lunch and sunset menus. Dinner menu is reasonable. Beware the portions of rice that come with the entrees are tiny. And the dishes are not spicy at all.

Lisa T.

Yikes. Things have gone downhill. I've been in several more times to eat in, and while it's usually good, it's inconsistent. Once we had the server come a few times while we were clearly still reading the menu ... then he disappeared after we ordered and our food took forever to come out, no drinks, etc. Terrible service. Another time we ordered a special steak dish ... the stir fry was 99% peppers, and only a few pieces of beef. For $22 at a $$ place, that was a high end dish. Disappointing. Then we got medium spicy papaya salad, and it was totally plain with no chilis. So next time I ordered more spicy, and couldn't eat it, there were 6 chilis in it. No inbetween? This last time was the worst. Ordered takeout for the first time ever. Ordered the same two apps I usually have, which I can never finish. Order comes quickly enough, but for the same prices as in store, all of the portions are half or 1/3 what you get in the store. Not enough to even fill me. So I call to talk to someone about it ... talk to 3 managers ... and I'm finally told that I can return the food if I want. I ask, are you sure you can't just discount me another time I order, or bring me a bigger portion? No, he says, you have to return it and you can have your money back. So that's what I did, sadly. I've never done that before, but that was all he could offer me ... not even an apology. Guess this one is off the list.

Brittany D.

i just had a befuddling and somewhat harrowing experience here. My coworker and I went in to order two lunch specials to go. It took about 10 minutes for either of the two servers to take our order. Then we sat. And we waited. And waited. In one strange twist, an angry man who was seated at a table stood up and screamed across the restaurant toward the waiters, "I TOLD YOU TO GET THE DOOR FIXED 20 TIMES! I'M NOT GOING TO SIT HERE AND FREEZE DURING LUNCH!" Then, he motioned to his golden lab (why was he with his golden lab!?) and said, "Come on Sweetie." The man and his dog stormed out (ironically, the door got stuck in an open position) leaving a steady stream of rage and polar vortex winds behind them. After that confusing scene, we continued to wait for 45 long, annoying minutes. If any of the servers had simply offered us a water, or brought us the thai iced teas we had ordered with our lunches, I think I would be less baffled by the whole experience. Instead they ignored us entirely, avoiding eye (and any kind of) contact. When the food finally arrived unceremoniously and without any explanation as to why it took one full hour, we left, feeling disoriented and defeated. Upon opening my lunch back at the office, I discovered that my food was straight up cold. Why?! I just don't understand! Had they decided not to bring it out to us until it reached room temperature? At least I got a chuckle from the amusingly miniature amount of rice they included with my red curry. The food is mediocre and the service is like some kind of absurd performance art.

Adam L.

They took away our dishes before we finish our food. It's the worst service I've experienced in NYC!! They don't take credit card and asked us out because there are customers queuing. The attitudes are amazingly bad.

Jamie J.

Great ambience, good food, adorable and delicious thai iced tea. But the service is lackluster.

Lindsay S.

I love their special menus. Each one is priced really well. My roommate and I ended up going for the lunch 8$ menu, which let's you get one appetizer and one entree. I went with the crunchy mushrooms, which were delicious. There was a nice sauce that went with them. For the entree, I went with pad see ew. It was a huge portion with tons of vegetables and tofu in it. I like that the price is the same for all types of meat. I will definitely be back for the dinner menu!

Polina B.

Very good. I always get the lunch special to go! The mushroom crunch is delicious!!! I'm giving it four stars because sometimes I find egg shells in the pad Thai. Other than that it's really yummy.

Shounak R.

I have been to so many restaurants in New York but never felt like posting a review of any of them. Until today. This place really made me sign in and post something about this place. I was so impressed with the food, decor..service could have been better but that's only a minor quibble against an otherwise great place. I liked how they have different combinations of meals for different hours of the day - lunch, post sunset and dinner. Each of them is equally wonderful and worth every penny. I have tried the pad thai and the PCU noodles (spicy) - both excellent. These people care so much about the quality of their food - not a single false note. Highly recommended!

M K.

Came here again to see if I still liked it. The tofu pad Thai is the best I've had. So crispy and the noodles were so flavorful. And still pretty cheap. Earned my extra star.

Tiffany T.

Yum, I went here on a lady date with my friend Amy, and it was really rather delicious. This small West Village Thai eatery was adorable. Dark lighting, cute albeit unremarkable décor, and tasty food. The tables were slightly cramped for my taste, but not horribly so. Definitely not crazy by New York standards though. My friend and I were both not terribly hungry so we ended up sharing just an appetizer and an entrée. We got the mushroom crunch and the crab fried rice. I know tons of people already reviewed these dishes, but even so I thought I'd add in my two cents. The mushroom crunch was tasty, a perfectly seasoned mushroom encapsulated in sesame seeds and deep fried. However, while I theory it sounds perfect, the mushrooms were just a little overcooked for my taste and the sesame seeds didn't add nearly enough crunchiness. I almost wish there was panko or something else to add more volume to the crunch. The crab fried rice was delicious. Served in a young coconut (Very young! I was able to gently scrape off the coconut meat from the coconut!), this dish had satisfying chunks of crab meat as well as soft fluffy eggs and perfectly cooked rice. While satisfying, it still missed a certain je ne sais quoi. I wish there was something a little tangier or spicier. Regardless I feel like both things I mentioned are mere nitpicking, stemming from having the write a review of food. The food overall was quite delicious, and the Pinto iced tea was adorable. It came in a box with a pitcher with tea, a cup with tea ice cubes, creamer and simple syrup. Although it really didn't need to be prepared this way, having it be a DIY sort of thing in a wooden box added a certain whimsicality to the dinner. The combination of delightful company, delicious food, and a nice ambiance made it a perfect Saturday night dinner, and I plan to go back soon.

Vania K.

This is quickly becoming my favorite Thai restaurant in NY! Unfortunately I live outside of their delivery zone, otherwise I would just get food from here every day. 1.) How can you beat $8 lunch special that includes appetizer of your choice, salad, and a delicious entree that includes a generous portion of meat of your choice? Lunch special is available 11:30-3:30pm ALL WEEK! They also have sunset prix fixe menu and $28 bottle of wine specials, but haven't tried those. 2.) REALLY good food. I don't care if it's not authentic Thai food, it's yummy. The PCU noodles (and ask them to make it spicy) is the best Thai noodle dish I've tried in NY. They use fresh ingredients, white meat chicken, and great, non-fatty beef that they cook to perfection. Their pinto iced tea (make-your-own Thai iced tea) has frozen tea for ice cubes, what a great idea! And since you can make it as sweet as you like, it's the perfect Thai iced tea. 3.) Service is great. They are very attentive and although the place is small, it's always so clean and welcoming. Side note: they don't accept Amex.

S M.

Every time I visit New York, I HAVE to drop by Pinto. The place is INSANELY good, but it fills up FAST because it's tiny. I personally always call in to ask how long they think it would take for me to be seated before I show up so I can decide whether I should continue loitering around the shops surrounding the restaurant or if I need to hustle to gank the last open table. Don't be a hooligan and try to show up with a huge party because you're going to spend the entire time complaining about how cramped it is. The staff there is incredibly thoughtful. When I visited Pinto for lunch last winter, they brought a little heater over to us as soon as we showed up and they saw my sister's red cheeks and runny nose. I recommend everyone try their Thai Iced Tea. It is literally the best Thai tea I've ever had anywhere. They give you the tea, the cream, and the sweetener in separate glasses for you to pour into a larger glass so you can make your tea how you like it. I personally just dump everything into the big glass, but my sister doesn't like her tea as sweet as I do so she really appreciates being able to adjust how much syrup goes in. The most ingenious part of their Thai Iced Tea is that the ice cubes they use is made with tea so your drink doesn't get diluted. Their attention to detail is so on point, I wish all restaurants would care enough to make their ice cubes like that. I also recommend everyone try their curry dishes. I think this might be a seasonal menu item, but I really like their pumpkin curry dish. Kinda random, but for those of you who care: their bathroom is really, really clean. If you're a tourist, it's probably going to be one of the cleanest bathroom's you'll find all day.

Janet R.

This small Gem has great value in food for the price. LOVE IT! I loved the service and food was delicious. I had THE BEST "BEEF SALAD" it was divine. Cooked medium rare,juicey with alot of zesty flavor, 4 big slices. I will definitely come back again for it. They also had good portion of food that was very flavorful. They have a happy hr special til 6pm that is 1 drink/apetizer/main course for $15 which is fantastic offer. But it a small spot so go early. :) what's also neat is that after dinner they have a guest book they have u sign and you see so many hand written reviews in it and in diff language to sometimes ...lol... I think that is Just UNique!! Def must try spot!

Stephanie R.

I came here mainly to try the make-your-own thai iced tea. I have trouble with dairy and they happily gave me coconut milk as a substitute (a rarity!) The iced tea was worth the trip, but the food was more average. I had the penang curry with chicken which was good but seemed to missing a bit of depth in flavor. My friend tried the crab fried rice served in a coconut. Unfortunately the excitement of the coconut was the better part of the dish. BUT THEN came the dessert. It was absolutely scrumptious!! It was a coconut pudding with a thicker almond paste type consistency at the bottom and a salted coconut top. WOW! I think I'll come back here and try a different main course. The wonton pad thai next to me looked really good.

Kristy K.

Love this place! Came here with my friends and their thai iced tea was what made us want to come here. :p We came here for their $8 lunch special. It comes with a salad, your choice of appetizer, and an entree. For $8, that's really worth it and it was also filling! For appetizer, I got the potato fries with chili mayo and it tasted amazing!! It reminds me of the fries from Pommes Frites in East Village. For entree I got the panang curry. It was good as well! My friends also seemed to enjoy their meal. One of them got the taro fritters as an appetizer and she said it was really good! Two of my friends got pad thai and they said it was good as well. One of them got beef and she said the meat was really tender! Now for the Pinto Iced Tea!! It was so cool that we were able to make it ourself!! It comes with a tall glass filled with thai tea ice cubes, and the tea, the cream/milk and the sweetener. It was fun pouring it in ourselves!! You can also adjust the sweetness of the thai tea to what you like so that's a plus! Overall, had a good experience here! Waiters were really kind and my friend had a question about one of the appetizers and he didn't mind explaining to her! Good food and good service! Will definitely be coming back!!

Jennifer C.

Small space, unfriendly workers. Terrible service. I know its new york but come on! I used to bring friends to this place because they have pretty good offer after 5:30 but if they are keep having these unhappy/rude workers serving, this place will not go any far. Food doesnt taste good when take out.

Becky P.

One of the better thai restaurants in the city. The restaurant is tiny but the vibe of the place is great and the servers are so nice. The food here is worth a visit.

Hui C.

It's a little hard to find at first, since it's a tiny storefront and there's just a chalkboard sign out front. Especially hard to spot on a dark evening, so I got lost a few times. Friend and I both got pad thai - he did shrimp, I did beef - which comes out to around $13 and shared the calamari. The calamari is delicious, as is the sweet dipping sauce. The service was pretty slow and we had to wait a bit before anyone took our orders or brought out the food. Pad thai was great, if a little too heavy on the sweet sauce. My friend enjoyed his meal, though, but I'll probably try the soy sauce bok choy noodles next time. Portion sizes are on the large side, so definitely come hungry or be prepared to take home leftovers.

Lisa B.

Only reason this place didn't get five stars was because it's small, so you have to be strategic when you go in if you don't have a reservation. My friend and I went early and it was a breeze, coupled with fabulous food!!! PCU Noodles with beef was delicious and sweet. My friend had the basil noodles which were spicy, but very tasty with shrimp (and they didn't skimp on the shrimp, like many places do with seafood). Pricing was very affordable and service was on point. You didn't feel rushed and they were very willing to give suggestions. Thank you for a nice girls night out dinner!

Mary C.

The restaurant is definitely a lot smaller than what I expected from looking at pictures. I came here with a big group and they could barely fit us in. They only sat us down after we agreed to order right away. Everything on the menu was just okay. The pad thai was dry and very forgettable. The other appetizers were standard while the vegetable roll was very bland. The service are generally friendly, but the service is usually on point at thai restaurants. There wasn't everything terribly wrong with the restaurant but I don't think I'll go back.

A Z.

This is really good Thai. They don't use Chinese broccoli and that's a bummer when it comes to pad see ew (b choy just doesn't cut it) otherwise cute spot with great $8 lunch deals!

Shane P.

Perfect date spot. I had the crispy chicken pad Thai and my bf had the pumpkin curry with beef.... So delicious! And the service is elegant and sweet. Also the Lychee Pomegranate Bellinis are amazing!

Natalie E.

this place is amazing. the food is superb. hands down the best pad thai ive ever had. been here twice and both times were fantastic. the service is great. the reason its only 4 stars and not 5 is the place is tiny. its very very small and your very close to the people next to you. but as long as ur not claustrophobic it shoudlnt be a big deal. get the pad thai!!!! cheers =)

Sadaf S.

One of my absolute favorite Thai places in Manhattan. Food is always amazing!!! Would highly recommend, but just a heads up it's pretty small and can get crowded fast on weekends. My favorite dish is the basil noodles with shrimp...spicy and delicious. My friend tried the pumpkin curry which he loved as well.

Jonathan H.

The lamb here is to die for! I cant help but order it - I crave it and I'm on the other side of the country

Audrey W.

I found my Thai place-to-go for Manhattan! Came here with a friend on Thursday night around 8:30; there was a 30-minute wait, but I gave my number and we went for desserts first at Big Gay Ice Cream. (We're old enough to make this decision.) They called within the time and let us power-walk the few blocks back. My standard is the pad sea-ew (=PCU here), but I was persuaded by the crab fried rice in baked coconut-- $16 and tends towards salty, but amazing. Apparently you're suppose to scoop out all the fried rice and mix it in the plate that the coconut sits in, to even out rice/crab meat proportion, but I ate it with the coconut as my vehicle and they aren't cheap with the meat. My friend ordered the pumpkin curry, which is enough for two portions-- big chunks of pumpkin and fried tofu, bamboo shoots and basil, in a sweet-ish brown soupy curry. Kind of one-note, but she liked it. As mentioned, Thai ice tea is "deconstructed"-- comes in four separate parts, the main glass holds iced tea ice cubes and you pour in the tea, milk, and sugar syrup. Impressive, if you're on a date. (I was not, but you could be.)

Damon A.

I have only tried Pinto once and don't feel it's justified to give them five stars just yet - but I'm sure it'll get there during my next visit. Pinto has this $15 special where you get an appetizer, main and drink (non-alcoholic or wine or beer). An amazing deal, especially for such a classy place. I got the green curry (I always get this in any Thai restaurant), and the chicken satay to go with it. They were both delicious, but the satay was more dry than I am used to. The service, given that it was so early was great too. Very attentive yet discreet - wohoo :). I'm trying this out on a date soon. It's very intimate and romantic. I will update you guys. Let's pinto!

Jeffrey T.

I was on my way to class so I ordered the lunch special to take out and I was having a bit of trouble ordering so I just ordered based off the clerk's recommendation. I got the papaya salad and the PCU noodles. I was considering the basil for entree but I think I'll try that next time. The papaya salad didn't taste good to me. It had this weird flavor and texture of salad (ordering spring rolls next time). I had no idea what the PCU noodles were while I was ordering and I thought I would just give it a shot anyway. When I opened and looked at it I thought, "Hmm. This looks just like Pad See Ew Noodles. Wait a second, Pad See Ew = P.C.U? Ooo!!!" (puzzle solved!, but not really..) It was okay. The sauce had a nice sweet and savory flavor, no uncooked noodles. I've had better so it was okay. Think I will only drop by for the lunch special here.

Priti K.

I had dinner with a girlfriend here not too long ago - so glad I came across it through Yelp. The best part about this place was how affordable it was for trendy little West Village asian flare. You do sit kind of on top of each other, so don't discuss women's health issues in detail like we were doing. We each ordered our own appetizer. I chose the chicken mint salad and lettuce wrap which was great! The chicken was tender and had a ton of flavor. The lettuce was fresh and presented nicely. They leave you to do all the work on your own. For my main course, I got the thai pepper beef. The strips were marinaded quite well and drowning in delicious savory pepper jus. Though they said fresh green chili, the whole dish itself is not that spicy. Although I did bite into an actual chunk, and my tongue paid for it. I had one glass of red wine with dinner and the total was $30, plus tip. Not bad at all! Tasty food, right portions, and satisfying!

Cai I.

It's a small space so the wait to get in might not be pleasant for you. I'll admit, the presentation is all really great. Especially the diy ice tea! Which is 5 dollars, so I guess it's fine if you're a spender, but I'm on a student budget! Pretty mediocre tho, didn't really meet up to my expectations. The food is as basic as can be and not as flavor filled as other Thai places I've been. Still never bad to try new places though! A one time visit definitely. 3 stars for the cool presentation.

J K.

The food here is pretty good and the price and portions are more than generous. One of the few things that are not up to par is the speed of the service. The food comes out pretty slow.

Rachel T.

Delicious food... 4 stars only because the entryway is slightly dangerous! They have curtains in front of the door to block the heavy chill and winter air, but they are somehow held down by a metal chain on the floor (?) Watch your step!!! This pregnant lady almost tripped head first. Also seating is "cozy"--- meaning you will be overhearing your neighbors conversations and have difficulty squeezing out of your table. Food was delicious though- and the drinks looked really tasty and unique. Spring rolls were super yummy and plentiful. I would go back!

Arthur A.

Ordered online, and picked up my lunch a few minutes later, and it was waiting there. Great. But two things turned me off: 1) After I left, I looked in the bag, and there were no napkins, just one lone fork. This might not be a big deal to people, and sure you could be thinking "why didn't you just ask them for stuff?", but from all the places I've ordered from in the area, at least they pack napkins, forks, chopsticks, etc. 2) I ordered chicken pad thai, and it was ok, but i bit something that had a loud crunch sound. there were a couple of egg shells or something in the dish. Not enough to ruin the meal, but definitely made me less pleased. I'd go again, because these things could be just anomalies. But given how many Thai places are in the area, Pinto may drop off my list of lunch spots.

Rebecca G.

My friend and I stopped by for a late dinner this past Thursday. We were seated by the window, and I immediately liked the ambiance. To start, I ordered a glass of the Chardonnay. We then shared an appetizer special of lightly fried tofu strips with a sweet and spicy red pepper dipping sauce. As entrees I ordered the Tom Yam Fried Rice with shrimp, and she ordered the tilapia. My entree was really what earned Pinto four stars; both her entree and the appetizer were three stars at best. So given the enjoyable atmosphere, solid service, and reasonable prices, Pinto is a place that I'd recommend for any occasion.

Tony J.

This is the best Thai food I've had. I went two times, once for lunch and once for the sunset menu. The things I like the most about this place: 1. Flavor. The green curry is wonderfully aromatic, and the vinaigrettes complement the taste and texture of the vegetables in their salads quite well. 2. Their beef is very tender. 3. Their Thai tea is served in a very unique way. They present it to you in a wooden tray containing a tall glass with ice cubes made of Thai tea along with a mini pitcher of Thai tea and milk and fructose syrup by the side. You pour the tea from the pitcher into the glass. The tea is already sweetened, but if that's not enough for you, add some additional syrup. 4. Courteous service. The waiter always had a smile on and was very accommodating. 5. Price. Can't beat an $8 lunch or a $15 early dinner this good. 94/100

Caitlin R.

Found this place on yelp and went here after a day of drinking with my girlfriend to get some thai food in the area. This was such a cute little date place. There wasn't a wait and the food was delicious.

Joanna C.

Weekend lunch for $8?!? Still amazed that my friend and I managed to enjoy a sit down meal in a not sketchy establishment with nice service and presentation for such a cheap price! We came around 1PM on Saturday and were quickly seated. There were a good number of people eating, but the restaurant wasn't filled. I had the lunch special with the Taro Fritters and Pad Thai with shrimp. The taro fritters were fairly standard and the pad thai was surprisingly good. It wasn't too oily and there were several small shrimps in it. I love tofu and was glad that there was tofu and shrimp in my pad thai. The tofu had some type of different taste about it, kind of liked a smoked bacon flavor, which threw me off at first, but was good. I also had a sip of my friend's Thai iced tea, which was delicious. They do a cute deconstructed ice tea thing where they bring everything out on a tray so you can pour in however much milk you want and the ice cubes are Thai iced tea colored and flavored so your tea doesn't get watery after they melt. Maybe because the restaurant wasn't full, but our service was fantastic and our waiter was very attentive. The presentation of the food was also great and I love that they bring the check in a little passport-like book so you can leave a message. Although the food wasn't mind-blowing, Pinto definitely gets a solid 5 stars for value and I would easily come back.

Rollin L.

The tom yam fried rice is just takes you to a whole different level. It is juicy, fresh and spicy. The staffs are so nice and the they bring the best service.

Chet B.

My first 4 stars review on yelp! :) Slightly upscale fusion Thai food at decent prices and big portions. We ordered appetizers and 5 main dishes. The pumpkin curry, chicken green curry and crab fried rice were very good!

John J.

My first pinto experience was great so I decided to take my friends here and boy were they disappointed. Our simple pad thai came out so dry that it was literally so gross. I complained about it to the waiter and all he could say was "sorry". Ridiculous. Never going back. All it takes is one bad experience for me to move on.

Annika S.

The most amazing Thai food I've had! love this place, always take everyone there, go there pretty much once a week and order takeout from there a lot too. super reasonably priced. their strawberry/raspberry mojito (can't remember which) is great, as is their Thai ice tea, shrimp dumpling, crispy rolls, and chicken-mint salad. My favorite main dishes here include the basil, the green & red curries, SK's sauteed vegetables, and the spicy noodles (can't remember exact name of the dish..). The panna cotta dessert is also unbelievable. definitely try this place!

Lauren R.

Nice little spot.. Great service and excellent tasty food with great presentation. We ordered papaya salad (great), stuffed tofu (so so), basil shrimp (great), and PCU tofu (great). PCU is basically pad see ew, FYI. I was not impressed with my drink, which was a lemongrasstini. But overall great ambiance and service. Worth a wait!!

Ryan B.

Disappointed with the food. I love Thai food, and was excited to find a 4-star nearby. We ordered take-out: pad-thai and green curry, both tofu. The tofu had an odd spice, reminiscent of the smell of dog food, and the green curry was overly garlicy. We had amazing cocktails while we waited for our food, and the ambience was nice, which is what keeps this from being a 2-star. Based on the food alone though: we were let down.

Carol H.

Awesome lunch deal: $8 for appetizer + entree. Their apps were good. Potato fries with chipotle mayo - yum. Same with the crispy rolls. The apps come with a little side salad too. I had their A la Panang curry (red curry), which was perfectly portioned. It was "lunch size" but still very filling.

Chien-Rong C.

Came here with a friend I hadn't seen in a while and we wanted to eat at a nicer place. The food is around the two to three dollar sign level. Ambiance is nice with candles for lightning. We both got the Thai ice tea they had and it was really unique and delicious! Too bad it costs so much with no refills. The food itself was also really good with pretty decent quantity. My friend got some crab fried rice dish and it came in a coconut so that was a unique presentation I hadn't seen before in other Thai establishments.

Marina K.

the most amazing padthai and thai iced tea ever!!

Steven T.

Girlfriend and I were feeling for Thai one night and decided to stop by Pinto. Decor was cool, small place so make sure you either come early because it can get packed quick. Girlfriend got the Thai ice tea. It was ALRIGHT but I had better. Presentation was pretty cool. I on the other hand got the strawberry mojito which was surprisingly pretty good. We went on to order calamaris and tam yam soup as appetizers. Calamaris were soft and tender! Tam yam soup was very light and 'addicting'. After one sip, you just want another ahaha. Delicious! As for entrees - I had the salmon and the girlfriend had crispy chicken pad thai. Girlfriend said the pad thai wasn't so bad but she wish they didnt put in a certain kind of tofu. It had a different taste to it than most other Thai places we've been to. Overall, food was great - decor was great. Will be back.

Abhinav M.

Best Thai restaurant! If you are close to this place or want to have Thai food this is exactly the place you should come. Though the seating capacity is low it is worth trying.

Grace H.

I got the green chili curry and it was delicious!! It was mix of salty, spicy, and sweet and I was addicted. Comes with a bowl of rice! Bad place if you're a big group because it usually is busy and the turnover of tables depends on how long the patrons want to stay. The waiters don't seem hurried to push out customers which is good for the patron, but bad for the hungry people waiting to eat! I came with a group of 7 at around 7:30 PM on a Friday, and we had to wait about 30-40 minutes for a table. It's not that bad because the neighborhood has lots of cute stores to wander through while you wait for them to call your phone to tell you they have a free table! Overall, a pleasant surprise, but I do love thai!! (:

Caroline P.

Pinto's Pad Thai left a lot to be desired. Got the vegetable option and there were more veggies than noodles in the dish - it made the noodles a bit more watery than I would like. If a Thai place can't get its Pad Thai to work, I'm probably not going to come back. Perhaps the chicken option would have been better. Although the main entrees weren't that great, the other parts of the meal weren't bad. Appetizers were standard - fried mushrooms with a jalapeno/mayo sauce, stuffed tofu with a pretty good peanut sauce - but still tasty. The best parts of the meal were the dessert (Challah doused in condensed milk - hard to mess that up) and my cocktail (something pandan-y with mint and vodka; can't remember the full name but it was called P.P. for short and that's sort of unfortunate). Not sure I'd come back. Service was good though!

Rumi F.

Popped in for Saturday lunch. Very cute interior!! Its on the smaller side but it has a very cozy feeling to it. Only one server... service was slow. Boyfriend and I got the lunch specials. The crispy rolls tasted like some frozen spring rolls I had in my freezer but whatever, its an $8 prix fix lunch. They came out with little salads, which was nice. Boyfriend got the pad thai and instantly regretted it- he got an MSG headache soon thereafter. My green curry was good (lots of veggies and nice spiciness) but got a pretty bad stomachache after we left the restaurant. meh.

Sarah P.

I'd have to say mediocre at best. Came with my parents for my mom's birthday and ordered: Mushroom Crunch, Pork Butt, Papaya salad, and Chicken wraps for appetizers and Green Curry with Shrimp, SK Vegetable with Tofu, Pad Thai with Chicken and crab fried rice. It was just eh. flavor profiles fell flat and I've had far better thai in the city....

Ritesh B.

Great thai food with some unique dishes and great presentation. Service is solid and prices are good given the West Village address.

Michelle C.

Ordered the PCU noodles with beef, the appetizer special- crispy chicken dumplings, and a lychee martini. The food was pretty good, nice variety on the menu without being overwhelming. However, the service was lacking-- had to remind our server to bring the martinis we ordered, and for some reason, the staff had difficulty figuring out how to split the bill. All in all, an okay experience. Don't know if I'd come back on a return visit to Manhattan.

Michelle K.

I absolutely love this place! I checked this place out after reading so many great reviews here. If you're in a small group, I'd recommend just sitting at the bar because the wait can be quite lengthy. I opted for the pad thai with chicken and it was really good and you can't go wrong with $11 - the portions are huge.

Robert L.

Really awesome Thai! I will definitely be going back. Cannot get lunch for $8 anywhere else in town!

Vicky L.

I pass by all the time, but I thought this was fancy Thai and I didn't want to overpay for Thai food that was watered down or "fusionized." (I know that's not a word, but isn't it exactly what it looks like it means?) So any way, fast forward to a day when I felt like having Thai and I was in the West Village area. Yelp recommended Pinto, and Pinto received a lot of good reviews. The pictures of the food looked really good, and the space looked really chill and inviting. Like it would be a great place to catch up with a friend. And, it was everything I thought it would be. I met up with my dear friend, we sat at the bar, and it was not too loud, not too quiet, all in all, the perfect place to catch up. The bartender also doubled as the host, and he was doing a great job of making delicious looking drinks while telling us it was a 20 minute wait for a table. I saw two seats at the bar, so I was like... "Can we sit here?" A swift nod, and we were seated in less than 5 minutes. He immediately took our drinks - Pinto Pineapple for me and Strawbery Mojito for my friend. I would definitely recommend the Pinto Pineapple if you're the type of person who doesn't like super frou frou fancy drinks - you like good alcohol and drinks that are made well. It wasn't too sweet and it wasn't too strong, it was just a nice combination of pineapple and vodka, shaken, not stirred. We ordered a crab with coconut fried rice and the lamb massaman. Both of the dishes were really good. The crab with coconut fried rice comes in a grilled coconut. It comes heaping with crab. You turn the coconut upside down, scoop the rice out, scoop out any coconut meat from the sides, and then you mix it all up. It was really good. I highly recommend this dish. It's not like your typical fried rice. It's really soft, wet, and dare I say it? almost fluttery...tasting. Besides, it looks pretty darn cool when it comes to the table. The lamb massaman was very flavorful. I loved the onions and peanuts. I thought this dish went really well with white rice. Give me 4 bowls of white rice to go with it, and I'll give you back a clean plate. The bar area is great - the bar is small but it had the important alcohols, and the back lighting was really almost romantic, but not in a way that made you feel weird that you came with a friend. Just nice to see each other basked in such a great light. To recap, in order of preference: - Lamb Massaman - Crab with Coconut Fried Rice - Pinto PIneapple - Strawberry Mojito

Sheetla G.

Yum yum yum !!! Delicious food , great pricing ,nice cosy ambience and friendly staff ! Will visit again

LV C.

Super friendly, polite service and fantastic food. 1) Deconstructed iced tea-- very good 2) Thai Salad: green salad, fried tofu, hard boiled egg, crispy potato with pinto peanut sauce-- okay 3) Mushroom Crunch: sesame-crusted mushroom served with jalapeno tartar sauce-- good 4) Beef Basil wok-sautéed with chili-garlic paste and fresh thai basil-- delicious 5) Crab Fried Rice In Young Coconut: jasmine rice, egg and crab meat baked in whole young coconut-- really good

Cris V.

I live in the neighborhood and tonight I decided to try the restaurant, place is really cute and small. I tried the chicken spicy basil dish with rice. Really enjoyed the freshness of the vegetables. Delicious and will definitely go back for more.

Scott T.

I came here solo minus reservation and got a seat at the bar. Nice, typical, small NYC restaurant surviving in a really pricey, busy neighborhood. Nicely designed, pleasant space. The focus is Thai with a twist and it's an interesting one. First off, the Thai deconstructed tea is a must. Plenty of pictures show it. Essentially frozen tea ice cubes, cream, sugary syrup water which you mix together yourself to make a really spectacular little option to an alcoholic beverage. Delicious, nicely done! I had the sesame encrusted mushrooms and the crab stirred fried rice in young coconut. Hmmm, both were cooked adequately, but didn't have much going in the flavor department. Surprisingly, for Thai which is often bold flavors I felt this was a pretty toned down meal. Wouldn't go as far as bland but nothing to get excited about. More to the point, this area is really competitive in restaurants so ordinary is going to stick out a lot more. Not a bad meal, but just not very memorable. Appears to be a popular carry-out option and I can see that as a good fit. A nice restaurant, but I think you can do much better at several places within a block or two.

Rohini B.

Had the pad Thai. The portion was so small I thought it was an appetizer. I have never seen such a portion of food served for $11. I asked for them to make it spicy and it came medium at best. To add insult to injury, I asked for chopsticks, and they said they don't have any. I asked if they ran out of them? And their response was no we don't carry chopsticks. No thank you. There are better options in the neighborhood.

Anna B.

Went here for my friends birthday and it was very good! It's a little hole in the wall w/ not much seating. My friend ordered the THAI ICE TEA and the BEEF PAD THAI, I ordered the A LA PANANG, and for dessert we ordered a bread type thing. The portions were pretty big. The way they served the ice tea was probably the coolest and most unique presentation I've ever seen. It was sort of a DIY kind of ice tea. DEFINITELY would recommend getting it. The reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was because the main dishes could have been a little bit spicier (my friend and I LOVE spicey), and they didn't have the type of hot sauces that we wanted. Its a small intimate place, good for a date or for a small group of like 3/4 ppl.

Wei C.

Service is super bad. They won't seat us until all the parties showed up although the restaurant has only one table of customer at that time. They don't take card. And they asked us out the minute they took away our cash . They told us to make room for customers who were still waiting. Living in New York for 3 years now, this is one of the the worst service I have ever experienced.

Jessica S.

Delicious!! Came here because I saw some good reviews on yelp and it turned out to be a great experience. We had Crab Rangoon, Crispy Rolls and Crispy Chicken Pad Thai. Everything was perfect! I recommend this place for sure! Only thing i would change is the pace, service is great but food took a little longer than we thought. Other than that awesome little spot right on Christopher street!

Elly W.

Got the lunch special $8 for app, salad, and main entree. -Mushroom Crunch (5pcs) juicy button mushroom inside with a taro-flavored crust outside. It Came with dipping sauce that was very airy and light. I thought it was good for the first time visiting. -Spring roll (2 pcs) thumb-size spring roll, it was small but it had a lot of flavor inside. The inside had the basic ingredients as an egg roll would but more flavorful and I just love how crispy and Non-greasy the skin was. -Pad Thai - Unlike other pad thai I ate, this is the first time the pad thai played on the sweeter side. It's almost like they put ketchup mixed with other ingredients. The pad thai is good but portion was very small. -Beef Basil - Never Get again! had about 6 small slices of beef with tiny sliced button mushroom and large pieces of onion. The sauce was a tad salty but flavorful, it was the beef that was disgusting. It tasted 'old' ; almost as if they had it for a weeks. Again, very small portion and it came with a very small rice portion. The rice was dry as hell; I could tell it was leftover rice. It had a hard exterior. -Thai ice tea $4- not included in lunch special --- THE BEST out of the entire meal! Flavor-wise, it is your typical thai ice tea but there's a very slight difference in this one that made it beat out its competitions. The only complaint I have about this, is that they don't give you enough tea to melt the ice down. I had to add water into it and it still tasted excellent. I would come back again but to try other items and I am never ordering beef again.

John R.

Read the reviews and thought I'd enjoy some Thai in the west village. Came in pretty early on a Saturday evening with my girlfriend, early enough that the kitchen should've been fully stocked. After being seated we wait a full 15 minutes before we get water and place our order. We place our order, and ended up leaving before the dishes arrive. Why? Took a full 45 minutes for the waitress to tell us the kitchen was out of our dish, all while tables that were seated after us place and receive their orders. Go figure! We did get the app order that we placed, but that was horrible - stay away from the lettuce wraps. Who serves wilted and limp lettuce?!

Kaitlyn N.

I was thoroughly impressed w this place. The $15 sunset menu + $5 to add a cocktail onto that. Where can you get a well made cocktail for $5 in the city!? Our dinner should've easily been atleast $70+ and it ran for 40. The food was really good, I live on the UES and I would travel down here just to get dinner here again. Thai pepper beef was really good as well as the mushroom poppers. I will be back again very soon!

Amy S.

Alright, most of my stars are from the fact that I can make my own thai iced tea. That was FUN. It was a bit too sweet, but it was great overall. I like how the ice cubes are orange LOL. The lunch special is a pretty good deal too. The mushroom and taro appetizers are GREAT. GET IT.

Raja R.

Came here for lunch. Excellent lunch specials: a drink, app, and entree for $15. Can't beat that but the food is excellent. Had the pepper beef - very good!

Minerva R.

The food was amazing. They have great happy hour and early dinner specials. Can' t wait to go back.

Kate T.

I planned a dinner and drinks with girlfriends at Pinto because we were looking for moderately priced Thai and cocktails. After a 15-minute wait, we were seated, and oh, did we sit. We must have been passed by the lone waiter about 15 times before flagging him down to order the drinks, and there are only 5 or 6 tables in the joint. Wine is $28/bottle and and the cocktails are about $10 each. As for the food, I'm not Thai, but I've eaten tons of Thai food; I live for spicy food. The menu threw me off and seemed seriously mild. Their Panang was described as "sweet". Panang curry is milder but I've never seen it sweet, so I ordered "extra--don't hold back--spicy". I was less than impressed when it was presented with about a teaspoon of crushed red pepper dusted on top - white girl spicy. Same goes for my friends' dishes, which were also ordered "spicy". The food itself had tons of well-developed flavor (green papaya salad was one of the better ones I've had in Manhattan and $7), but it was like Thai for wimps. Luckily I got my fix at Empellon with a habanero margarita afterwards.

Elsie W.

I saved review #600 for this place. BEST THAI ICED TEA EVAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!! They give you a tall glass with ice in it. Only the ice is not really ice, but iced thai tea... thai tea ice cubes... MIND BLOWN. Next to it is another glass of the actual tea, then 2 shot glasses: one with condensed milk and the other with syrup. You mix it yourself. At first I thought they were just lazy. And then I proceeded to mix. And it was amazingly delicious. I gave myself a pat on the back and was proud of my own concoction. The best thing is, when the ice melts, the tea doesn't get watered down. Why doesn't everyone do this? WE NEED TO START A REVOLUTION. I had the crab fried rice in a young coconut shell. It was very good, but I still like Pam's Real Thai's better. I would still recommend this though. Their desserts were okay. Panna cotta with raspberry sauce. Very intense sauce indeed. I was so sad they were out of the mango sticky rice. Maybe next time.

Anna C.

I don't even like Thai food often but this place has good options that aren't super Thai traditional foods. My spicy dressed potato home fries were scrumptious and the tea was might tasty! I then had a curry dish and also was extremely pleased with it. Great flavor. Overall very good and would definitely return as there were many items that sounded great. Oh and if you arrive before 6 pm they have a deal for super cheap with a drink, appetizer, and entree.

Lou P.

Seriously 1.5 hours to deliver some Thai food 4 blocks!!!???? #takes4ever #lame #dontorder

Sally G.

Hands down best Thai place I've tried in NYC so far. Cozy little spot in West Village, ordered the $15 prix fixe tea+pad thai+thai salad, incredible value. Definitely would recommend!

Sid N.

I'm glad I didn't see this Yelp page before I went in. If I did, I would have reduced the wtf? factor when receiving my order of Thai iced tea [deconstructed]. The lunch specials, at $8 , are great for the quality and creativity on offer. I had the mushroom crunch as an appetizer along with S.K,'s vegetables...in a red miso sauce. Both items were very good and I am eager to come back for more. This is potentially a 5 star joint in my book, though I need to try more from the menu to commit to that.

Farha K.

It's been almost 24 hours since I ate at Pinto and I still can't stop raving about my dinner last night! I was visiting NYC and my cousins knowing my love for good food suggested we hit up their favorite Thai spot in town.. and boy am I glad they did! I don't usually get excited about Thai food.. I mean it usually all tastes the same doesnt it? Not the food at Pinto. Located in the heart of West Village on Christopher street with no store front sign, nestled between a loud Indian restaurant and an empty spot, it's easy to walk right past this little gem, but if you know what you're looking for you'll look like you're walking into some super secret club where you need a handshake to get in. So now to the good stuff: I'll try to break down our menu as we chomped down on everything. We were seated at the bar while we waited for our table so ordered some appetizers to munch on.. Calamari, house potatoes and papaya salad. Calamari was fried perfectly although could'v used a little seasoning, the potatoes (I'm an idiot who managed to scald my tongue as soon as I popped one in my mouth!) were lightly seasoned and perfectly crispy.. a nice change from french fries served up with a spicy aioli but the best of the 3 was the fresh tangy papaya salad! Crisp slithers of papaya tossed in a sweet lemon dressing and red bell peppers was a perfect start to the meal and lets you know that good things are about to happen. The servings are large, so the four of us were already starting to fill up so we decided on ordering 2 appetizers to split between us: The green curry with shrimps and the Chillie Tilapia with green beans. The green curry is not like any green curry you've had EVER! Made with freshly grated coconut and coconut milk this curry takes the cake, the shrimp were large jumbo shrimps cooked to perfection and detailed! yeah.. I hate when they leave the tails on. Aint no one got time for that! But oh man.. the curry... I'm a HUUUUGE fan of fresh coconut, and there is plenty of fresh grated coconut in here that makes for a hearty broth to eat with the jasmine rice they give you. The tilapia was a very pleasant surprise.. it sounded pretty good on paper, it was a whole different experience on our plates. Crispy sweet and tangy coating on the fish nuggets gave it a nice crunch, served along side crispy green beans and red bell peppers. The young coconut water and lychee soda paired perfectly with the curries so those are a definite must! We couldnt decide which we liked better, but there was nothing left at the end of the meal so needless to say it was all uhhhmazing! Can't wait to go back there to try other stuff on their menu!

Lydia L.

Pinto is a very cute little Thai boite located in the West Village. It was the perfect stop for a quick and cheap ($8) lunch. We started with the fried taro which was a treat as we do not often if ever find that available. It was nicely done and not very greasy. For my main I had the Penang Tofu Curry which was also well executed in a spicy broth with pillowy chunks of tofu swimming lazily next to some veggies. They swam quickly into my belly! The L had the Pad Thai which was tangy with the taste of tamarind and diaphanous flat rice noodles. But the highlight was the Thai Iced tea, served deconstruction style with ice cubes made from the condensed milk and thai tea flavoring. Besides being a drink it was an interactive work of art. I could have downed quite a few of those but just had the one. It is worth a trip to Pinto just to experience the TIT. ;))) We were there at a late hour and it was not busy but I can easily imagine its intimate space filled nightly with Thai food loving aficionados. Yay! youtube.com/watch?v=-9aj…

Sarah L.

I've been coming to Pinto for almost three years now. At the beginning I was in love--such inventive and delicious curry! The pumpkin curry was a favorite, and the Thai iced tea is served in a really interesting way. But the menu has stayed the same and the food lately has been meh. They have great lunch specials though, and honestly, the only time I'm really willing to go now is for lunch. The food just doesn't seem to be worth their dinner prices. Service is hit or miss--one time, a server went out of her way to get me the title of the song they were playing (I liked it a lot but couldn't place it), but on more than one occasion, they've been really swamped and a little slow.

Alexandra F.

Yeah totally agree with the last post... should be a 3.5, but I'll be nice and give it a 4. This place was totally decent Thai food in the West Vill. Came here for a friend's going away party and really liked it! The people were also super nice because we kept adding more people to the table and they worked with us on it. Pinto also seems pretty swanky (even though it's actually not). It has kickass dark lighting and nice decor. Food was pretty good! I got the Green curry for $12 and it was good, just not AMAZING. You know, i feel like with Thai food it's either bad, decent or like mindblowingly amazing. And this was decent and pretty nicely priced. Menu seems pretty standard though not too too interesting. Next time I'm looking in the WV for a Thai place, I'll be back!!

Leean O.

Wonderful little gem in the village serving up some very legit Thai awesomeness. I had the Crab fried rice that comes served in a young coconut, impeccable presentation and the rice was superb. The cozy locale is very subtle, intimate, and perfect for first dates and couples tired of each other alike. Waiter was attentive and helpful as well. Highly recommended spot if you're looking to score, just saying ;)

Rhoda B.

This restaurant can easily get 4 stars because of how small the place was. 5 stars as I only came here with two friends. We were seated immediately. The Lunch was absolutely amazing. It was so cheap (I believe $8) and filling. I love the papaya salad. Obviously saving the best for last, the DIY iced tea. It was so good I came to this place twice. The staff was nice. And the bathroom was clean.

Katrina P.

Venturing around Chelsea and the West side of town on our NYC vacation, we actually used Yelp to find Pinto for lunch! We met up with family for a quick bite and were pleasantly surprised! For lunch, for $8 you got salad, a small app, and an entree! I tried the PCU noodles (Pad Sei Ew) which came with whatever meat you chose (I did chicken) and a brown sauce with brocolli. They were a tad different from traditional Pad Sei Ew with thinner noodles but the overall taste was perfect and not overpowering as some variations of this dish can be. The decor and waitstaff were classy and simple in the best way possible. A small and intimate place, Pinto is a great stop for authentic thai cuisine at great prices!

Hyeji J.

Service, portion, and atmosphere was nice. Food? Meh. I had pad thai, a la panang, and spicy basil lo mein noodle. Probably the worst Thai food I've ever had. Huge disappointment not planning on going back except maybe to try the thai tea :-l

Joe S.

Fantastic Thai!! Worth trying. Great spot in West Village. The green curry is my personal favorite!

AL B.

I have often fantasized about a Thai place that uses hormone/antibiotic-free meat AND does not douse its food with grease. It finally came true!!!... But sadly it's 377 miles away from my house. :( Price fixed lunch was good deal. But skip the fresh spring rolls. Wrap was thick and slightly gummy/chewy and tamarind sauce was too sweet. But beef in pad thai was beautiful. I'd like to go back.

Kathleen D.

Was really hoping the hype and reviews was on point for this place, and it wasn't anything special. Starting with overall appearance of the place, it's small. very small for a place on the west side. esp if it has so many great reviews. had a nice cozy and romantic feel for it though and low music, so i'd be nice for a date or a quiet dinner. the host took awhile to come over and seat us but there wasn't a wait since the place wasn't busy at all. i'm not one to complain about waitresses, but once we were done with our meal it took them 20 minutes to come over and hand us the check...when we didn't even ask for it!! i had to ask her for the dessert menu after she handed the check...i mean come on...it wasn't even busy. as far as the food...i've had way better thai food. we ordered shrimp dumplings and crab cakes for appetizers and i had chicken pad thai as a main. the shrimp dumplings weren't even real dumplings. it was more of a flat noodle type. the shrimp itself was ok. the crab cakes were really greasy so i couldn't taste much since the oil was all i could taste. the pad thai itself...wow. the chicken was so chewy! the tofu was even tougher and had a weird taste. the noodle with the sauce had good flavor but there wasn't any egg in it...i've had pad thai plenty of times before. never had i had it without egg.

Marina K.

One of my favorite rest in NYC! The food is great, atmosphere is cool and the service is outstanding! We love the pumpkin curry, crispy chicken and the Pinto tea!

Deeksha K.

The place is small .... Food is mediocre I've had much better Thai for much cheaper. They have creative presentation. Had the mushroom crunch- greasy bland ( I thought it had jalapeño ?!) Thai green curry had a strange after taste was just ok. Crab fried rice- good presentation( comes inside a coconut) was bland tasteless and disappointing. Thai ice tea was not to my liking. I don't think it's worth a second visit.

Adam G.

Relaxed and intimate atmosphere. The calamari appetizer was well cooked and came with a sweet chili sauce that was not too cloying. PCU noodles are excellent. A good place for a romantic evening.

Josh F.

This tiny Christopher street bistro has great food, and on point service. With less then 10 tables, quarters are tight, but the food makes it worth it. We shared crab fried rice in a coconut and their own spin on crispy pad Thai. Would definitely come back.

Dan R.

Great food. Get there before 6 for the sunset special!

Kristina S.

Amazing. Splendid. Marvelous. Wonderful. Delicious. The food was incredible-best Pad Thai I've ever had. We went on a weekend, so they were offering their $8 special-which was a total steal. I got a salad, an appetizer (the potatoes and chili-mayo) and an entre (Pad Thai). All of which were delicious. We also read reviews that said to order the Thai Iced Tea. And boy were those reviews dead on! It's a must! And it is make it your own-you can make it however sweet you want it. Plus, the service was wonderful as well. There was only one waiter/host for like 9-10 tables. And we was great, super helpful and super on top of things. Will definitely go back when I'm in NYC again.

Marie P.

I love Thai food and these are one of the better places I've been too. I had for an appetizer , crunchy mushroom ,just on name alone we had to try it. Crunchy mushroom had fried batter with sesame seeds with batter, which I think is an excellent ingredient. On to the main course we ordered green curry with chicken and lamb massaram, which has peanuts in it. It also included potato which I thought were a bit salty, the meal would have been perfect with out them. It reminded me of Jamaican stew peas, which you can't beat ;). The portions are large enough for a second day meal. We went on Friday night around 830, and had or wait for seats, it was so busy, but they have a little bar to wait and have a drink. The place is small yet trendy and the staff is excellent, which is rear in a lot of places.

Bryant M.

Go to Pinto. Now. And get the Pad Thai. Seriously, it's reason enough to check out this cool little spot. But there are other reasons too. On a Thursday night, we had no trouble getting seated at a table for four. I loved the interior - it was dark, modern, and very cozy. The servers weren't rude, but they weren't exactly friendly either. To be honest, they barely ever said a word to us. Either they were super snobby or super shy - I have trouble distinguishing between the two because I'm neither. But who really cares about the service anyway when you've got amazing Pad Thai? Of the four of us, two ordered the Pad Thai, and they were definitely the favorite dishes of the night. But everything we ordered really was delicious. Oh, and did I mention my dish was $10? $10!!! If I were to give any constructive feedback to Pinto, it would be to pay better attention to their serving times. The Mister and I just ordered entrees, but our dining partners (Rachel P & Jon R) ordered an appetizer plus entrees. They brought out our two entrees at the same time as our friends' appetizer. Then, our friends had to wait at least 20 more minutes for their entrees as the Mister and I just sat there twiddling our thumbs.

Jillie B.

My favorite Thai place on Houston St closed so I've been looking for a new spot. I ordered take out from them n a Thursday night and got the beef basil and papaya salad. They were delicious! The beef was really tender (and they didn't skimp which some other places do), the dish was the right amount of spicy, and the vegetables were delicious. The papaya salad was, again, the right amount of spicy and just the right amount. I will be ordering from here again. They are delicious and quick to deliver.

Alicia J.

Stopped in for a nice & quiet dinner! Love the location and vibe of the restaurant. My husband had the strawberry mojito (very tasty!) and we ate the shrimp pad thai and lemongrass fried rice. The pad thai was AWESOME! Very fresh and flavorful. The lemongrass friend rice was a different flavor for me, but very summer-y. Would definitely go back and highly recommend for dinner!!

Giacomo C.

I went there for my birthday with my girlfriend and I did enjoy the experience. The ambience is pretty and relaxed and the service was kind and not intrusive. I found the appetizers to be greatly prepared. We had the pork butt, the crab cakes and the fried shrimp and they were all delicious. The main dishes, however, were pretty plain. We had 3 of them: the pad thai, the crab fried rice in coconut and the chicken with spinach in coconut sauce... they were kind of tasteless. The place is cute and easily a good choice for a romantic evening with your partner.

Ed B.

Finally found Pad Thai to replace the River Restaurant that used to be on Amsterdam. The Early Bird is called Sunset Dinner her and may be the best value on the planet. Drink, Appetizer(huge)and entree for $15! And all the dishes we tried(4) were fantastic! If you're in the West Village, don't miss. If you're not- go there!

Louis R.

Pork Butt: Yummmmmmm....crunchy and juicy and tasty. AND I love to say, "I'll have the pork butt". Decor/Ambience: Sexy/cool/date-worthy. 6pm dinner: $15 for an app (lots of traditional Thai apps to choose from), an entree (lots of deelish chicken/shrimp/tofu Thai dishes to pick from) and a drink (I had Singha beer!) This spot is makin my date list, for sure.

Lana V.

This was a first for me. A fancy-ish Thai place. Basically the food is the same but served in a slightly more upscale setting. The Thai iced tea comes with 3 glasses, one with flavored ice, one with condensed milk and one with the tea so that you mix it yourself to perfectly suit your taste buds. A bit overdone if you ask me (I just poured everything into one glass) but a nice touch. The menu is tiny but full of delicious options. I had the dish called basil which was basically veggies sauteed with some tofu with rice and some really good garlic sauce. It was delicious. My husband went for the Crispy Chicken and Five Seeds which is something we don't normally see on a Thai menu. It was chicken cooked with a bunch of different types of nuts. He really enjoyed it. I'd recommend this place for a date. Especially a date where you want to class it up but don't want to shell out the big bucks. An entree costs somewhere from $10 to $18 so it won't break the bank.

Christine G.

I was here on a Sunday at lunch. They had an $8 prix fix menu which was awesome. This comes with salad, an appetizer and an entree. Each item was probably a little smaller than a normal order, but all together, and for 8 dollars was a great deal and we left full. The pad thai was great, perfect, and I try pad thai everywhere..... my app was also amazing, something fried, a spring roll. Salad was nice, light with a gingery dressing. Would go back here many times.

David W.

To have an $8 lunch special that still applies on the weekend is pretty clutch, and puts this place on pretty good footing from the beginning. I went with the pad thai since the items on the lunch special didn't have any more exotic choices to catch my eye. I thought it was okay, not great, not bad either. I thought the noodles were actually a little on the dry side, yet surprised by the amount of shrimp that was included in the dish. I think that sounds like a perfect formula for a 3 star review.

Dina T.

Great place with an even better Happy Hour. Went here with a friend not too long ago and we truly enjoyed our meal. Service is always prompt and attentive, but not overly so and the food is good! If you eat between 3 and 6, you can a drink, an app and dinner for $15. In NYC, that's reason ENOUGH to go! Enjoy Pinto!

Maryann S.

I dined at Pinto this past Saturday night with my best friend. We walked in around 8:30 and had to wait maybe 30 minutes if that. The food was excellent. I had the green curry with chicken which was spicy. It had a really nice kick to it. The flavors were amazing. I also had a side of the bok choy and it was yummy as well. My bestie had the pumpkin curry with shrimp and she loved it. She ate the entire thing. The portion size is extremely generous for the prices. The restaurant itself is very small and you feel like you're dining with other guest but that's NYC for you. It didn't bother us at all. I would def return again.

Stephanie C.

Love it! Thai remains to be one of my favorite cuisines....who can deny the tasty taste of Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle, Basil Fried Rice, Massaman Curry....? But really. What's truly awesome is our artisan Pinto's menu is. Thai favorites, with a twist- and then some. :) You should firstly note that there are a lot of specials- a lunch (3 course I believe) for some $8, and an early bird special (4-6pm) for $25? Don't quote me one any of this but do investigate because they exist. I came here last night (Fri) with my bf for dinner in the Village, around 7ish. There isn't a whole lot of seating, but there wasn't a wait- they don't take ressies. Seems like a good size bar for such a small space so you can bet the cocktails are good. I didn't have any. Onto the menu-We started with the papaya salad- my favorite Thai app. It came standard- fresh with tomatoes (strange), and green peppers. We asked for it spicy but trust me, it was SPICY! Not bad but I almost want to say the heat was a little overpowering so beware if you're on the fence about heat. I'm the Queen of Spice, and warning you. It was a toss up between the organic nut crusted chicken, crab meat fried rice, and crispy chicken with seeds (yes there seeds, and pumpkin curry too for that matter). Sound familiar? I bet not- because these dishes were very innovative. Almost a bit fushion-esque. Regardless, it was a nice varied menu and I ended up getting the organic crusted chicken (crusted with nuts), over kale, in a rich peanut sauce. It was delicious. Firstly, the chicken is over fried and they give you a good two big pieces. So expect to get full. I didn't taste that much of the nut crust, but it was certainly crispy and delightful- got both the dark and white parts (mainly breasts, not thinly pounded). You don't taste much of the kale, and it's buried under the chicken. I love kale so wish that was bit more flavorful. The peanut sauce itself thought was banging- super rich, but banging. It's a good sized dish for $17. My bf ordered the stir-fry with chicken (garlic chicken), which came with a nice set of fresh veggies- peppers and zucchini. There was a spicy kick to it, but otherwise a standard Pra Prik Khing kind of dish, but without as much heat. It was $12. Both entrees came with a side of white, jasmine rice- super good, super gooey. They don't have brown. Service was good, polite and fast. They filled up our waters on time. The waiter also made nice recommendations. I would come back-food is good, creative, and there are good deals. The decor is nice even though the place small- dim and well-lit sleek Asian style. A good place for dates, or group gatherings.

Rebecca H.

I went her on Saturday night with some friends from out of town on a recommendation from a friend. I was disappointed. I ordered the veggie summer rolls which were good but for my main course, Chicken Pad Thai, I was very disappointed. The noodles didn't have much flavor other than something that resembled Ketchup and the noodles were a red orange color. Maybe it was the tangy tamarind sauce but either way it was not traditional pad thai. My husband ordered the lo mein noodles and wasn't impressed with his dinner but liked it better than my pad thai which isn't saying much. Totally disappointed with my experience at this restaurant.

Jennie T.

I had an awesome experience at Pinto. They offer a lot of the traditional items you'd find at other Thai restaurants (pad thai, green curry, pad see ew (which they call PCU noodles) - but they also have a lot of unique take on many other items. We ordered the sesame crunch mushroom appetizer - delicious! I ordered the chicken pad thai, and my companion ordered the spicy basil noodles. I don't usually order pad thai at restaurants because I always think it's too generic - but boy was I glad I ordered it. It was very flavorful, and the smoked tofu was delicious. I mopped up the entire dish. My companion ordered the spicy basil noodles - it definitely has the right amount of kick which hits you a few momens in... Also, you have to try their Thai Iced Tea! The presentation is unique and amazing. They bring you a tray with a glass of iced tea cubes, the thai tea, cream, and syrup, and you build your own Thai Iced Tea. I've never had that before anywhere - I thoroughly enjoyed the iced tea I ended up making! There were other items on the menu that looked quite interesting, so I'm looking forward to going back and trying them. It's a relatively small place, maybe 10 tables or so, so the place fills up quickly. But nice environment, pretty attentive service.

Jess L.

I have since come back two times, and while I still think it's high-quality food, I'm not as blown away. In particular, the sauteed vegetable dish, when we got it a second time, was a lot more sour. It tasted like a totally different dish! The PCU noodles were a good alternative, but they were a bit heavy. Still, I'm a big fan of the $15 sunset menu. It doesn't get much better than that!

Becca R.

I love thai food. The problem is it's really hard to find a great restaurant with great thai food. Pinto has awesome thai food! For appetizers, I usually get Satay and Mushroom Crunch. The Satay comes with approx 5 skewers, and the Mushroom Crunch comes with plenty of mushrooms. Both are tasty dishes. For the main course, I get chicken basil, mild with rice on the side. This is hands down my favorite thai dish. There's plenty of chicken and veggies in the dish and it's so so tasty. The flavor is amazing! The only downside is pinto isn't that big of a restaurant, so the seats are literally on top of each other, and it gets crowded pretty fast, so sometimes it takes a while to get seated. But if you want decently priced thai food in the city, this is the place to go to!

Joan X.

Came here for dinner with a friend on Friday night - since they don't take reservations and seemed to be a pretty popular place, I was worried the wait would be awhile - however, we were able to be seated straight away. The restaurant is small and intimate - featuring only a few seating areas stacked along a corridor, dim lighting, and a small bar in the middle of the restaurant with well-priced cocktails. I had one of their specials that day - a salad with fried tilapia, lime vinaigrette, and hot peppers - an interesting flavor combination that I can't say completely worked for me. My friend ordered the crispy chicken pad thai and seemed to be pleased with his meal. Though I found my dish uninspired, the menu overall was well-priced for the area. Wouldn't mind coming back in the future, but won't consider it a destination restaurant for now.

Jerry M.

Out of three categories, atmosphere, food and service, Pinto nails 2/3 which is pretty good. The restaurant is small, but nicely done. It was a pleasant place to be. The food was good. The pad thai was pretty tasty, not the best I've tried, but still enjoyable. The noodles with spicy basil were delicious, and very spicy. The menu is small, but I feel as if this is a positive for Pinto. Appetizers were again, good, but nothing special. The service, unfortunately, was pretty terrible. It took at least 25-30 minutes for appetizers to arrive, and then our entrees came out 3 minutes later; which heavily crowded the table. With so many restaurants in NYC, it can be difficult to stand out. Pinto does not, however, if I was looking for thai and I was in the area, I would not hesitate to return. One last thing, their website is atrocious. It's a thai restaurant, not some upscale nightclub, all I want to do is look at your menu and hours.

Yunji L.

How do you beat $8 lunch prix-fix with salad, appetizer, and entree?? This place was such a great find over the weekend. Oh!! the lunch prix-fix is also good on weekends!! Ain't that wonderful? I think their secret to the low price is portion control. They serve you just the right portion to fill you up. This is so much better than getting a heap of food you can't finish and paying twice the price. We had six people in our party so I got to taste most of what they offered. And they were all decent, well-cooked food! If you have an extra $4, please order the pinto iced tea. You get to assemble your own iced tea and sip it out of a metal spoon/straw! This kinda stuff really tickle me good!!

Paul G.

Great crab raccoon! I ordered garlic sauce with chicken- splendid! And I tried my friend's chicken Rama! Highly recommended! Really cute small restaurant, suggest you to arrive before 5pm or you would have to wait longer.

Tania R.

As I promised in the little notebook they provide customers to doodle in, here is a well earned five stars for this restaurant! I didn't expect Pinto to be any different from the dozens of other thai food places I've visited, but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the pad see euw (spelling?) with beef and it tasted SO much better than other versions that I've tried. The thai iced tea comes separated by tea, cup of ice, evaporated milk, and a little shot glass of sugar water--DIY! The waitress was also super adorable while taking our order. I will definitely pay this place another visit in the near future.

Adie A.

Simply, the best Thai food in town. May also be the best kept secret, when it comes to Thai food in NYC. Great menu, lovely service, incredible prices. Already been here twice this week! Will be coming here over and over again!

Mary ellen F.

Pinto is a great place for a date or a smaller intimate dinner with good friends, definitely not a place for larger groups. The pricing on the menu is great- definitely got my money's worth on the food. I had a pumpkin curry with tofu and it was heavenly. I'm usually not a big curry fan, but they sold me on this one! It made me wish I lived close enough to be a regular. We missed the happy hour, but it looked like they had good specials.

Jennifer S.

My new favorite Thai restaurant in the NYU-area! The Thai tea is a must-order! The presentation is excellent! It is served on a tray with four items: (1) A tall glass filled with ice cubes that are made from the Thai tea, (2) a vial of the Thai tea, (3) a glass of condensed milk, and (4) a glass of sugar-water. I strongly suggest the following pouring order for your viewing pleasure. First pour in the tea over the ice cubes, followed by slowly adding the condensed milk, and top it off with the sugar-water. To add to the excitement, you stir with a metal spoon that is also a straw :). I wasn't too hungry so only ordered the Minced Chicken Mint and Lettuce Wrap (otherwise known as Larb Gai). It was very good, but I wish it had been spicier. I did have the pleasure of tasting the crispy-chicken and chicken a la panang. Both full of delicious flavor!!! Looking forward to trying more dishes and taking advantage of the sunset special ($15 for a drink, appetizer, and entrée)!

Ro N.

G was in town from Miami and wanted Hot Pot from Quickly - the unusual warm weather in March left me not wanting anything that was "comforting" or brothy. I asked G what else and G said anything Asian. I found Pinto and when I saw that Pinto Ice Tea - I was like I have to try it. Yes, pretty presentation and G loved it. You don't even have to add the sugar. We got the following: Papaya Salad - so refreshing but not as spicy as Pok Pok...still good. Pork Butt Salad - this was suggested by the waiter - it was good, but really heavy and filling. Shrimp Pad Thai - good, but after that Pork Butt Salad...it was a bit of a struggle. I wish they gave you lime, but this place didn't. I had to ask for it, but they gave me lime slices that you use for cocktail not lime wedges. I needed more acidity. Chicken Pad Thai - G loves it. Service was good.

Alex F.

We showed up, and they told us 45 minutes. Cool, we say, we'll go get a beer around the corner. So we gave them our phone number, and they said they'd call. Hour and 20 minutes later we show up and they're still telling us 20 min. If it's going to be a 2 hour wait, that's fine: its the west village after all. But just be up front about it. Can't review the food or actual service, as we gave up and went somewhere else. It's probably great?

Alexandra C.

Their $15 deal between 4-6 is good - drink, app and entree. Once again this is a place where one entree we had doesn't even deserve 1 star, and the other deserves 4 stars. So I'll give the place 3 stars. The papaya salad is average. Not bad at all, but nothing special. Good size portion. The red curry with chicken- excellent, and I like that they (so they say) use organic chicken. Very flavorful, delicious curry sauce, great portion. Now...the noodle dish with shrimp. Inedible. Overly greasy would be an understatement. Do NOT order any type of noodle dish here. . For the price, it's good to try if you're in the area...But from what I had, only for the curry dishes. And the thai iced tea- since it looked really cool the table next to us- make your own.

Alex H.

Is that possible to pay West Village rent with $8 Pad Thai ? Good food, good portion, nice atmosphere for this W Village thai, with no elaborate menu but doing good what they serve.

Adina R.

5 for takeout/delivery. 4 for eating-in since the service is always middling. I'm embarrassed to say that I've gone through some phases of Pinto takeout more than twice a week. But their pad thai and pcu noodles (same thing as pad see ew just a different name) really hit the spot. Their noodle dishes are around $10 and are pretty substantial. If you go for lunch (including on weekends), they have slightly smaller noodle dishes which come with an appetizer for around $8. Just a warning that it tends to be one waiter for the whole restaurant (small restaurant though) and not enough chefs in back, so if you're eating in, it can take a while. Second warning, they only take Visa if you call them but you can use Amex on Seamless, which tends to give you a faster pick-up time than calling anyway.

Todd B.

My 3 stars should not be read as anything other than "There are lots of great Thai restaurants in New York, and this is another good one." No one should hesitate to enjoy lunch or dinner here because the food is great, and the lunch special price along with the food quality is excellent.

S A.

Loved thsi place. We just made it for the week day luncheon period, and they offered 1 appetizer plus entre for 8$! And this was very high quality Thai cooking! I enjoyed the crispy mushrooms and the green curry with organic fried tofu which comes with bowl of jasmine rice. Also don't miss out on the Pinto iced tea (their specialty version of Thai iced tea).

Ankita B.

We went to pinto for dinner. The ambience was not exceptional but was warm to cater to us. We called for chicken dumplings and mushroom crunch for appetisers. They did not agree to serve steamed dumplings to start with as they had deep fried dumplings. After requesting the waiter to check with chef they finally agreed. Thats something all thai restaurants in the city we have been to are pleased to customise for customer satisfaction. We then called for pad thai and lo mien both of which were prepared with a lot of veggies( which is definitely scrumptious and healthy),however we could barely see any noodles in our dishes. We were definitely disappointed with the customer service too as every service they offered seemed like a gesture they were doing to us. We decided to tip appropriately based on the customer service( heads up- we generally tip 20 percent for good service and food), to our surprise the waiter comes back and tells us, "we wont appreciate you visit us next time". According to them they went out of the way for us to offer steamed dumplings. We never felt anything exceptional about our experience at the place. Add to it the waiters were highly obnoxious. Definitely not recommended if you guys want to have a nice time!

Susan L.

Even though this place is pretty small, the food are pretty good. The Thai ice tea is yummy and tasty, maybe it's because it isn't diluted. The ice cubes are made out of the Thai ice tea itself and the flavor just never change throughout the whole drink. The appetizers are served in baskets. Overall, this is the place to go to if you love Thai ice tea.

Kanupriya K.

Very bad food and management. The main guy was rude and made nasty comments...the pad Thai had very few noodles, mostly raw veggies.. Don't go here... The wine selection was below average... We eat a lot of Thai food in the city, this was by far the worst experience...very bad service, rude management and nasty comments made while we were leaving....

Irene G.

This is by far my favorite Thai place to go. I always get the lunch special which is about $8 for salad, appetizer, and entree. The pad see ew with tofu is very good, it's my favorite entree here. I tried the red curry with tofu also, it was very tasty and sweet. The spring rolls and mushroom crunch are very delicious. The DIY Thai Iced tea is something I always order. At first I thought it was something that I had to measure out to suit my taste but it ended up being in perfect proportions. I definitely keep coming back to this place since the food is delicious and the waiter is very friendly and attentive.

Cecilia Chen Z.

not the best thai food i had but it's ok. Ice tea is good, noodle tastes sweat, I think i can make the crab fried rice myself though. cozy and small place, nice to just take a bite

Skoa A.

Really great value for the money. A step above Spice in flavor and ambiance. Quite small; I'd maybe dump you if you took me on a first date here, but it's perfect for a couple good friends looking to down food with beer. Curries are generous. Service is on point. Sufficient vegetarian action, and decent shrimp for pescetarians. Also, their coconut rice is fluffier than Snuggle the Bear. LOL @ people judging based on the pad thai or thinking zucchini are "cucumbers."

Aline D.

Best Thai food in West Village! I just love the food! Its very good cuisine and price are super good ( $8 luch with apertizer and main course!)

Sarung T.

Came here and had some issues with food. Nate (manager) made sure to replace the food with top quality and also not charge us for anything. Great experience. Will come back.

Hallie M.

The lunch special is a really good deal! A small citrusy salad, an app and an entree for $8! I had originally ordered the crispy mushrooms app and chicken pad Thai. The mushrooms came out all crunchy with sesame seeds and panko bread crumbs, but unfortunately were frozen in the middle! Quickly the waiter came back to my table and when I told him about the caps, he asked if he could get me anything else (great service!), so I ordered their springrolls. Very crunchy, very tasty with lotus root being the main component. The pad Thai was delicious and plentiful so I some leftovers! The star of the show was the Thai iced tea I ordered. It came as a kit, with cream and simple sugar in separate shot glasses, a carafe of cold tea and a tall glass with 3 tea ice cubes! Absolutely amazing!! I'm only giving them 4 stars because of the mushrooms, but this place is def a steal in the west village!

Alexandria H.

Stumbled upon this place by accident, but gotta say I'm glad we did. I've had my share of Thai food, since it's my fave. However; this place did a great job with the food. The staff was friendly, and the presentation was great (you mix your own thai iced tea, and the plates were beautiful). The food though?! I've never had a better curry in my life. The pumpkin curry was to die for. Also had the fresh rolls which were good, and my friend had the crab ragoons. Never had those before but they were great! The only downside was how small the place was and when the door kept opening, the draft was ridiculous. But what can ya do, that NY winters for you. Although the place was crowded, we didn't have to wait for a table. Overall, would definitely recommend!

Gia D.

Really Love it. Food is always delicious!!! Am obsessed with the Thai ice tea. We always come back when we want amazing Thai food.

David M.

It wasn't exactly the type of thai that I'm used to, but it was quite good. The food was very flavorful and cooked perfectly and the wait staff was friendly and helpful. The prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was perfect for a relaxed dinner out. The only reason I wouldn't give it 5 stars is that it seems kind of "safe" from a culinary standpoint and could have been more interesting.

Gabriel L.

I go to pinto often for their lunch deals. 8 bucks for an appetizer and lunch. I usually get the mushroom appetizer which is delicious and both the red and green curry are great. Place is really nicely decorated and service is great but due to the small size it sometimes gets pretty full.

Christopher H.

Went here with two others, they both had the pad Thai and gave it the big ok, but nothing special. However, I had the massama lamb curry - which was 5/5 good. Really enjoyed the restaurant and will stop back- but probably for lunch next time.

Giannabrie F.

This place was great. Great prices, good variety, good service, perfect West Village location. We tried the chicken kabob and shrimp dumpling appetizers and both were very good. The chicken was a litle dry and could have used more peanut sauce but that's just my opinion. I had the pumpkin curry chicken dish which was served with rice and it hit the spot! It wasn't too spicy and the pumpkin made it a little seet so it was excellent. There is nothing more to really say about Pinto. It is just an overall great place for Thai food with a cozy atmosphere in a bustling area of NYC.

Natalia D.

Had the pumpkin curry which was fab! will be back again with a date ! this place is meant for two ppl only, the space is less comfortable for groups. The lighting is intimate! the service is great! AND DON'T EVEN THINK OF BRINGING A KID HERE!

Anna M.

I came to this place because of the great reviews but was literally shocked when I tried the food myself and tasted how terrible it was. I eat Asian food every week so I enjoy trying all of the places the city has to offer. Sorry to say I will not be returning because I didn't think messing up Pad Thai was possible.

Rachel V.

You can tell a thai place is going to be authentic when you can smell lemongrass wafting down the street. And this was the case with Pinto! This place is seriously authentic and delicious! I had the green curry with tofu and was presented with a massive bowl of goodness big enough for 2 people to share. Reasonable prices and very attentive server. I will definitely return!

Lucy C.

So glad my friend introduced this hidden gem to me. But let me start out with the "eh". Both popular noodle dishes were too saucy and sweet for me (and the noodles were a bit too hard), so I wasn't as pleased with the entrees. But I was extremely pleased with the appetizers, the thai tea, and the price. We got the early dinner deal which included an app and a drink. The thai tea was phenomenal. Not only was the presentation great--they brought out each individual ingredient for you to mix yourself--it went above and beyond. The ice cubes were actual blocks of frozen thai tea! So that after it melted it didn't water down your drink. INGENIOUS!!! The appetizers, both the mushroom and the fried tofu, were spectacular. So well fried, so crispy, yet so juicy. Portion was very large for an appetizer too. Must bring my friends here!

Rahul N.

Terribly service - one of the most obnoxious places I have been to in NYC! Extremely rude staff who just don't belong in a services business. Will never go back.

Puneet D.

Extremely bad service. We showed up with a party of 5 and were made to wait forever to get a table.

Josh V.

Pinto has a great weekday lunch special, which drew me (along with generally good Yelp reviews, of course!) one day when I was in the area and HUNGRY. The special is $8 for salad, an appetizer of your choice and entree of your choice appetizer and entree. The selection is limited, but there is a reasonably range of options that anyone should be able to find something they like. The basil dish (with chicken) was good. The portions are sized for lunch, and were just right. As an added bonus, they serve free range chicken, grass-beef and organic tofu (if you're into that sort of thing) for a clearer conscious with your meal. Best part, as many others have mentioned, is the Thai iced tea. You "assemble" it yourself, starting with a glass of ice..and by ice I mean frozen cubes of tea! Nothing to water your drink down here! You then pour in tea from a small carafe and add cream and simple syrup to taste. Perfect!

Danielle S.

I have to say that this was the best Thay food I ate so far in NY. They Had Appetizer , entres and one drink for 15$. It was so worthit....wow!!! Huge portions, great food....I was pretty glad I was hungry. Cant wait to come back!!! I had Beef Garlic sauce and Some mushroom apetizer. Great!

Alyssa K.

Nice ambiance. We were told there was a 25-30 minute wait for a group of 4 on a Thursday night and thought about going elsewhere, but decided to stay put. It ended up being much less than 25-30 minutes. Appetizers were good, particularly the spring rolls. The sesame-crusted mushrooms were lacking in salt, but the dipping sauces for each were amazing. Main dishes: We were not too impressed with the PCU or Pad Thai, but the pumpkin curry was interesting, different, and very good. Would only come back again to try to the pumpkin curry as my own dish (and not steal off my cousin's plate).

Romelo N.

This place was nice. Let me break it down: Ambiance: 8/10 The music was a little too low. However, it is a small, romantic atmosphere. Food: 9/10 I had the Spicy Basil Lo Mein...mmmm mmmm mmmm! For an appetizer I had the crab rangoon, which was good too. I want to go back and try the other food there now. That's all I have to say for that. Price: 8/10 Meaning it wasn't expensive for the food that you are getting. Service: 9/10 They were very attentive, nice and I never had a half empty cup of water. Overall: 8.5/10 I would definitely go back again!

Chad R.

Food is outstanding as they put a fusion twist on traditional thai food. Pumpkin curry and crispy pad thai were amazing. The place is small and no reservations so get there before 730 for a table. Also, if sharing a dish...items cant be put on the side...only strange oddity. One of best thai places in NYC.

Ai L.

Grade Pending.... came here cuz phosure was closed. it's affordable and decent with the flavors. The PCU noodle was okay, but the noodle is not that wider rice noodle. they use the same noodle for pad thai. would like it a bit more spicy and richer in flavor. the pad thai was good. my friend enjoyed the dish. overall, the decor was nice and service very attentive. would stop by if i'm looking for something on my student budget in the area.

Lili K.

We got the "sunset special" which was an entree + appetizer + drink (nonalcoholic) for $15. I got the jasmine green tea, beef pat see ewe and spring rolls, yum. My friend got the semi make-it-yourself Thai iced tea and I actually loved it!! I never drink Thai iced tea and have had sips of it in various Thai places but...this really was the best drink, ever. He said maybe it's because he added less sugar? Either way, concoct your own-and I loved the ice cubes!

Mass M.

I wish I could do four and a half stars because this place is near perfect. I live just down the street so I go here semi-regularly. The place is tiny, maybe 7 tables and has a cool, groovy vibe. Service is great, and food is delicious! The best is the Lamb Massaman...it's quite different and VERY good. I've also had the Pad Thai and Basil Chicken, both of which are great The portions are not huge but plenty big, and prices are more than fair for this area. I'm sure I'll be back several times.

Nobu K.

It's Thai in NYC. The food is Thai but the place does not look like it. It's a cute cozy place. I must say Handsome Thai Restaurant that you don't see in SF. I really like the super clean, nice sharp-modern-design decor There are no typical Thai things around. I did not see any buddha paintings and elephant wood statues that I have seeing in many Than restaurants in SF. One Than restaurant in South San Francisco has plastic flowers on the tables. I am sick of seeing them. Too much ethnic-caltural decollations in a restaurant does not help to give a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need for food. Most of them are very dirty and even very filthy and disgusting to watch. It's same as that plastic vineyard decollations you can see at some Italian restaurants hanging from the ceiling. I hate those things hanging from ceiling. I know that it is bitch to clean the things hanging from ceiling but you have to, because it is a restaurant for crying out loud! I have NEVER look up when I see it at Gaspare's on Geary. I am still afraid the plastic vineyard things hanging from the ceiling that I am very sure that they have never clean the thing hanging from the ceiling!!!! Ugh!!! Btw, about the Pinto, NYC We were here for lunch. I noticed that all waitstaffs were sharp and nice too mach to the decor. 8 bucks lunch was a good deal. Mushroom Crunch Sesame-crusted mushroom served with jalapeno tartar sauce Flat-iron Steak Grilled flat-iron steak, homemade steak, sauce, crispy potato and braised baby bokchoy Crispy Chicken And Five Seeds Crispy chicken wok-tossed with macadamia, almond, peanut, chestnut and cashew nut in chili jam and asian kale The portion is not too big, but great flavor, come w/ green salad. I really like the low-key clean modern and handsome atmosphere.

Lisa P.

Love everything about this place. Cute, small, and cozy space that is minimally and tastefully decorated. The lighting was a little on the darker side, but it didn't bother me (except for in the bathroom.... I felt like i needed a flashlight in there!). And surprisingly for the small space, it wasn't very loud in there.. granted the restaurant was only half full. Very attentive and friendly staff, but knows how to give customers their space. And as I mentioned, no wait! After all the hype this place got on yelp, i was expecting there to be a full house but quite the contrary - just enough people to make it comfortable. The food was great and prices even better. We started with the fresh rolls ($6), which were delicious and plenty for two people. For entree I had the spicy Thai basil noodles (?) with chicken, which was really not that spicy, but delicious. It tasted like a Thai version of lo mein. My dinner date had the chicken pad Thai, which she enjoyed as well. Most entrees were priced around $10-$14. The food overall is very good, generic Thai food at a great price. They do have daily specials, but I get the feeling that nothing coming out of their kitchen would be insanely original and knock your socks off gourmet delicious. This is the perfect restaurant for a casual date or dinner to catch up with a few of your girlfriends over some cheap, yummy Thai food. In my opinion, the space is too small and narrow to accommodate large groups so keep it small and intimate.

Sean B.

A hidden gem in the West Village. Steak was first-rate and five-nut crusted chicken was delicious. Also, the basil berries cocktail was just right: nice medley of flavors and not too sweet. I will be going back often.

Heidi N.

I wish I could give the place 3-4 stars because it's truly a nice place with friendly, courteous bartender and pretty good food. I and my girlfriend arrived around busy hours and waiited 20 minutes, then only to wait 30 minutes more for our food without the waitresses EVER asking how we were doing despite the empty table between us. Now off to the food - Creamy Tom Yum Goong: salty beyond edible. I grew up and Vietnam and handle saltiness in food fine but the soup tasted too strong with the salt so I sent it back to the kitchen. This time we got a diluted version of the broth, less toppings and overall not tasty. After sending the dish was when we started to wait 30 minutes for our entrees which probably would never arrive if we did not ask the forgetful and unfriendly waitress. - Pad Thai: a Thai place can hardly go wrong with this dish. Pad Thai was good for me. Recommended - Panang Curry: generous portion is a plus. But still salty and less creamy than expected. It's ok curry, not anywhere near amazing - Thai Tea: good with impressive presentation

Percila Z.

I am lucky enough to work a few blocks from this location!! Pinto is a great Thai place; it has a nice cozy and cool vibe about it. I can confidently say that their pad thai here is one of the best, if not THE best, pad thais I've ever eaten. With an $8 lunch special that comes with a salad, your choice of appetizer and entree - what's not to love?? Seriously, you are kidding yourself if you think you can find a cheaper lunch spot in the West Village that comes with all that food (and if you do, can you please share the info?!). My usual order is the fried potatoes with mayo sauce as an appetizer (mayo sauce = YUM!!), and shrimp pad thai for the entree. I'd say I've eaten pad thai from lots of places, and so many of these places make it too sour/greasy to the point where it's not appetizing... Pinto is NOT one of these places. AND if you love shrimp like me, you'll know that places usu charge more for shrimp as your choice of meat --- but Pinto does not!! Shout out to the thai iced tea there!! It's super cute how they serve it: a cup of tea ice cubes, and condensed milk and syrup on the side so it *feels* like you're making it yourself. It's also delicious. A+ !! The service is great too! The waiters are very respectful and attentive. Tip: if you order to go, call in ahead of time; I had to wait 15 min once when I didn't. I have been back and will keep going back.

John R.

Ordered take out for lunch the other day. Its cheap. Its pretty good. Its prepared well. Its clean. It didn't blow me away, but I'll probably get it again. Solid food for the money.

Tina S.

Went there with some friends for dinner, much better experience than last lunch Still loving their iced tea~~ but their tom yum soup, crispy sesame jalapeno mushroom and the rocked shrimps are very good :D Love the portions of the dinner entrees, will go again

Angela K.

3.5 Cute little place that has a nice and dateworthy atmosphere, but is inexpensive for the neighborhood. Pricey compared to Queens Thai, but hey it's in West Village, not in Queens. It's pretty small, but it's nice that they have a bar where you can grab a drink if you have to wait for a table. I wouldnt come with more than four people, I don't think they have large enough tables to accommodate more than that. I forgot to order Thai iced tea, which I'm bummed about because I thought it would be fun to try the the mix-your-own concept here. I got spring rolls and fried potatoes with spicy mayo as appetizers. I guess I was expecting french fries, but what came out was fried chunks of potatoes (more like breakfast potatoes). They were ok, but I would've preferred fries. I did love the spicy mayo dip though. The spring rolls were average, but likewise came with a yummy mayo based dipping sauce. I personally wouldn't order the fries or spring rolls again. I was surprised that the Basil Noodles (closest to my favorite: Pad Kee Mao) were served with lo mein style round noodle rather than flat rice noodles. It definitely wasn't spicy like it usually is but it did have a lot of flavor and the round noodles let it stay saucier that usual rather than just sucking up all the sauce. Overall, though it may not have been super authentic, it did taste good and was a good portion. I ordered it with tofu, and one of my friends ordered it with chicken and loved it too. One "ick!" factor is there was a medium size bug on the wall mid-meal. We pointed it out but before the staff got a chance to take care of it, my friend squished it in her napkin. It wasn't enough to ruin the meal, but I would've thought they would at least throw in a free dessert or something, but all they did was give her a new napkin...

Mel Z.

I ordered Pad Thai and Panang Curry for take-out. I was very disappointed. The Pad Thai was very dry and it had a burned stove taste. The curry came with a tiny portion of rice and my husband and I didn't really like that dish either.

Vienna C.

I find this restaurant accidentially. The promotion board said $8 for lunch special that attract me to get in. I went in and the staff greeted and gave me a menu while I seat. The lunch special is highly recommend. It comes with appertizer and salad with your main entree. I think it's pretty good dea. I went to Yelp and search what's good at this place and Thai tea was recommended. So I ordered one for myself. It is $4 for Thai tea, a bit over-price, but it's concertrate Thai ice tea because they use thai ice tea ice cube. It come with cream and sugar syrup. You may adjust the sweet level you like. I will love to give them 5 stars only if they can serve a bit faster. I'm not sure it that because of Lunch hour or short of staff. I wait a little while for my food. Overall, everything is great.

Sam L.

Best Thai food I've ever had. Food is amazing, and the atmosphere is pretty cool too. Only thing I didn't like was that I heard all about the work related drama of the people sitting next to us because they were that close. It may be a little cramped for parties larger than 4.

Patricia C.

I LOVED THE MAKE-YOUR-OWN THAI ICED TEA!!! I came here a few months ago with 2 of my gals. I ordered an entre of *Crab Fried Rice in Young Coconut* along with a Thai Iced Tea. The *Crab Fried Rice in Young Coconut* was very tasty but I wished there was more crab than fried rice. I liked how the crab and fried rice were put inside a half-cut open coconut. The presentation of the meal was excellent. The *Thai Iced Tea* was very unique because we were able to create our own by adding our own amount of condence milk and sugar. I like mine not too sweet so I did not even bother to add sugar. It tasted perfect without any sugar added actually because the condence milk is already sweetened. Overall, this Thai Restaurant is very relaxing and romantic which is perfect for couples. I shall take advantage of the SUNSET MENU with my BF next time!!!

Rudy G.

The food was decent and good but it wasn't anything extraordinary. The servers need to "get it together" as my friend said. The best part of the night was Mr. Jameson and wine.

Almando p.

I enjoyed the popcorn shrimp and the calamari was very good. I enjoyed also hanger steak it was nice and tender and juicy. The strawberry Mojitos was good too and the service. The waiter staff was attentive the very helpful. I would come again and try other items. However the crab egg thing with rice was underwhelming I would recommend to take that out of the menu. Don't find it amazing in any way.

Eric J.

Pad Thai is really good.

kse b.

Appetizers were ok. Green curry - worst I ever tried: over salted, not spicy, with bland inidentifiable vegetables boiled to a state of dissolve .... Highly NOT recommended

Clare M.

I had to write this, my first review, because Pinto was so amazingly yummy! You must try the dumplings, which are more like ravioli than your Chinese variety steamed/fried dumpling, and delicious; I could eat them as a meal. Between the four of us we had Pad Thai, PKU (Or PCU?) Noodles, Panang Curry, and a Beef and Pumpkin Curry. Everything was delicious. The cocktails were also fabulous. We tried the Ginger martini and the Lychee soda. Both made to order and both great! I would make a special trip for this Thai food!

Sophia B.

Came here with a friend before seeing a show at the Lucille Lortel and we both enjoyed our food very much. +Convenient location near the 1 train +Great spot for before a show +Tasty pad thai +Nice drink selections +Friendly service +Reasonably priced for the area +Kept our water glasses full +Didn't have to wait for a table Overall I think it's a solid spot for the west village. I would definitely return.

Heather W.

Great service and great deals. Will come back again!

Albert W.

3.5 stars. Recently they apparently had donned up their version of a thai iced tea by deconstructing it into something more fancy - orange ice cubes, tea, simple syrup, and condensed milk all in individual glassware with a long stirrer to make your own. Very cute - so much so that I finally had to wiki what's in a thai iced tea (been meaning to do that). So apparently what's supposed to give the tea it's color is strongly-brewed ceylon tea. However due to it's cost, regular black tea is used and red and yellow food coloring is used (thus the ice). Mystery solved. Apps: Pork belly salad was the best. Mushrooms were slightly on the greasy side. Papaya salad is simple. Mains: Beef green curry, pad see ew, and pad thai was all average and honestly disappointing. When I tasted the prawns in my pad thai it was... funny. Spit it out and had another just to confirm. No bueno. I had to inform the waitstaff of the bad shrimp and they gladly asked if I wanted a replacement. No thanks - the noodles were ok so I just finished the noodles. They removed my dish from the bill. Great Service and prefix sunset menu lunch. But alas the food was overall lacking - besides the pork salad app which was awesome.

Johnson P.

came here the other night with some friends visiting. this is an example of a restaurant where the reviews DO NOT reflect the restaurant. incredibly misleading. I wanted to love this place. I love Thai food. but the only thing redeeming about this place is their unique deconstructed Thai ice teas. besides that , everything was subpar and mediocre at best. for apps, we got the mushroom crunch and the roasted pork butt. mushrooms were yummy, great crunch, and juicy. the pork butt however was incredibly dry. a pile of shredded pork tossed in some weak marinade on top of a couple of greens. for the mains, we got a pad Thai and the braised lamb curry. both were disappointing. the pad Thai tasted like some microwave pad Thai you can get at a super market. and no matter how hard I tried to enjoy the lamb curry, it was dry, shredded lamb and not nearly enough of the sauce to call it a curry. i really tried to enjoy this place but in the end, I was embarrassed for bringing my friends here. there is much better Thai in this city.

Tina W.

The place is small, but it's cute. They only have tables for 2, so it's not the best place to go if you have a large group. The table next to us had 4 people, so they just put 2 tables together. The chicken pad thai was disappointing and had a strange after taste. (kinda like sausages) The noodle was hard. I've definitely had much better before. The best part was the thai iced tea. It's unique because you get to mix it yourself. They bring out a tray with a glass cup filled with "tea" ice cubes. Yes, ice cubes made with actual tea so it doesn't dilute the drink and make it tastes all watery. The tea is in another glass which you pour into the cup of ice yourself. The syrup and milk are also in separate glasses. You're pretty much mixing your own drink here, so you can control the amount of sweetness you desire.

Yassmin A.

Not much to say here. Atmosphere = Small, Dim lighting, and issues with air condition (we were seated closer to the kitchen and it was drastically hotter than the front of the restaurant) Food = Delicious, really 4 orders and 3 drinks later we were all very happy with our food. The pad thai was excellent and a decent portion. I'd recommend the wheat grass cocktail for something refreshing Price = the standard restaurant pricing between $12-$25 for entrees and priced reasonably for the portions Service = this is why they are not a a 4 star, we were barely addressed the dishes were brought out in silence and no follow ups to see how things were going/if we needed anything, and plates were taken away without asking if were finished I've heard the service is usually better, if I was in the area and wanted Thai then I would do this. It would probably make a great date spot but I wouldn't go with a group over 4 as the seating is an issue.

Cindy M.

Came here for a date with my boyfriend and the place was really nice. I think the sunset menu is really worth it. Their pinto ice tea is really thai iced tea. The way this place has it is very different compared to the other thai places we been to. It is like a make it yourself thai iced tea, you set the sweetness and amount of tea. There are little thai iced tea ice cubes already in there. The pad thai tasted pretty good but the salad they gave me was alot bigger then expected along with very little amount of sauce. Overall the service was good and the food was good. Will come back here when i am in the area.

Jane S.

I went back to Pinto with a couple of my girlfriends for Sunday brunch. I tried the Pad Thai the first time I tried this place, so I wanted to try something new so I ordered the crab fried rice in young coconut! I'm usually not the type to order rice dishes but this dish was really really good! It was $15+, while my friends ordered the lunch menu which comes with one appetizer and one main dish for $8! Yes, this place is small, but i bet you can't find other restaurants (especially in west village) with good food with that price. Also, try the thai iced tea. It's DIY. Pretty darn cute and tasty. I will try other thai spots in the city but I will definitely come back to Pinto.

Alyssa M.

i came to pinto with my friend a couple months back and we loved our experience here. it's realllly tiny, we sat at a table against the wall [somehow we always get the best tables]. we started with a couple of appetizers, the crispy roll and the dumplings - both were delicious. for our meals, we got the pad thai and the basil chicken dish - again, both were delicious. we had lychee martinis to start and finished with a bottle of wine. you really can't beat the prices either, i think our bill came out to no more than $80. i can't wait to come back here when i get the craving for thai food

Tiffany L.

for thai, this place definitely stands out for me. the problem with thai iced teas is that its always too creamy or sweet for me so i love that their thai iced tea comes in a 'make yourself' kit and uses thai iced tea ice cubes so you can control the amount of syrup and cream you add in. their crispy chicken with 5 seeds is delicious and so is their lemongrasstini :3

Michelle L.

Great place if you're VERY hungry! Entrees are huge! Came here on a Saturday evening. Full house but luckily there was an emptied table when we walked in. Dimmed light setting, very romantic, chic and comfortable. Great for dates and mini girls night out. DIY THAI ICED TEA! So when you order a thai iced tea. It comes in a tray with all the components. The best part is they use thai iced tea ice cubes! LOL just so your iced tea isn't diluted with water! Anyhow, milk is in one flask, iced cold tea in another and syrup in another. Also, the stirrer is a spoon and a straw! Very fun! Appetizer: Thai Salad -- If this was an entree I would have gotten this as my meal instead. It was light and it had nice toppings Crab Rangoon - I LOVE FRIED CREAMCHEESE WONTONS!!! Very delicious BUT I didn't taste any crab LOL. This reminds me of the fried wontons at Ritz Cafe in 8th Avenue Brooklyn. Entree: Tofu Pad Thai -- VERY LARGE SERVING! Very flavorful. Taste like every other pad thais that I've had so nothing extraordinaire. Staff if friendly and attentive. Clean place. I think they use filtered water instead of tap so that's a plus! Bathroom is cleaned. Prices are reasonable. Would like to come back to have the complete meal, dessert included next time!

Cece Y.

Small, intimate place. No reservations, walk-in only. Casual attire is just fine. No sign though - so you better know the street address in order to find this place. The PCU Noodles with beef were SO good and only $11 for dinner. Very filling. Sweet and savory. Service was good and made great recommendations. Only flaw was when we had to hail down waitstaff for drink refills. Next time I return it will be for an early dinner to take advantage of the Sunset menu I read about here.

Amy P.

Found this place on yelp; figured I would give it a try for dinner since I was going out with my friend who loves Thai food, and I'm sick & tired of Spice. We walked in around 8pm without a reservation and was told it would be a few minutes, so we had a drink at the bar. We both got the Pinto Pandanus and substituted the vanilla vodka for citron-- do it. Vanilla vodka...why do you even exist? As for the food- it isn't the best Thai I've ever had, but it's far from the worst. Nothing is memorable; we shared a couple of appetizers since they looked better than the main dishes. 3 stars because prices are fair and drinks are strong but the service is slow and they don't take amex.

Lola B.

The host is the biggest ass ever. We waited an hour for a table and he wouldn't let us sit down on a table of four when it was finally available. He wanted to give it to a party of 2 instead of us (party of 3) because I was outside waiting avoiding the crowd inside and he was not able to see me right away. I will never ever come back to this place while the host still works here!!

Elizabeth M.

Cheap and huge portion sizes! I came for dinner but this place would be an excellent lunch option since they have an appetizer+entree deal for only $8. My basil chicken was full of flavor and perfectly cooked white meat chicken - no overcooked mystery meat! And everyone MUST order the thai iced tea. I love that it's served deconstructed so you can concoct your drink to your personal taste. And the ice cubes are frozen cubes of iced tea so your drink doesn't get diluted! A HUGEEEEE PLUS - the staff is actually Thai. Not Chinese.... but THAI!!!!!

Jin Y.

One cool summer afternoon, I was jogging along Hudson River Park. The sun was starting to set and we were hungry. We decided to eat nearby and found Pinto. They were offering the sunset menu for $15 bucks. We arrived just before 6 PM on a Saturday and there were only a few customers. This place is really small and cozy. The décor is very simple, elegant, and modern. What I've noticed is that their style is very upscale. As I sat down there was a wine glass and a black napkin with a fork inserted inside and wrapped with a ribbon that has a Pinto logo printed on it. I thought that was a pretty fancy detail. To my surprise there was no chopsticks. And the staff wore this very stylish and handsome looking uniform plus the service was outstanding and professional. Moving on to the food, we had the sunset menu that comes with an appetizer, entrée, and a drink. We decided on the Crispy Roll and Satay for appetizer, Shrimp Pad Thai and Thai Pepper Beef for our entrée, and 2 glass of the house red wine. And wow, the food was so delicious, portions were just right, and the presentation was lovely.

SK C.

Food - ok Service - ok A+ to the host, they actually called me when table was ready for us.

Naz M.

This place is great, what can I say. Even after almost be mollywopped with a jug of water in a very stylish glass, I could not help but love the place. It's small, chic and clean and the perfect lunchtime destination. With an $8 lunch special that contained a salad, appetizer and more than a few entrees choices, that were better than decent...I'm sorry, in the West Village, that sorta pricing cannot be beat. The waiters AND the napkins look the sharp, as does the bar and even the patrons. Go in for lunch and stay awhile, you won't be mad that I sent you.

Michael B.

I've been to this restaurant quite a bit in the past and like the food a lot. But today I ordered the chicken pad thai and one chicken medallion was still raw (not just undercooked, but actually raw) on the middle of one side. It looks like the cook didn't press it down on the grill after flipping it. Two stars because my experience is normally good here and it's kind of easy to see how this could slip by. I'll take it down to one (to say the least) if it made me sick. Update: I'm ok.

H J.

Great thai food in the west village! I came here on a Tuesday evening (~6:30PM) with a friend. The space is quite small but long. It was perfect for the two of us because there were many smaller tables that seated two people. There is also a small bar near the entrance. For appetizer, we ordered crab rangoon (5 pieces) and thai iced tea. For main, I ordered a Tom Yum chicken fried rice and my friend got beef pad thai. They were all delicious! The dishes all seem to have strong flavor. The thai iced tea I think is the best that I've tried in the city. Tom yum fried rice had a strong lemon grass scent, which I liked. They also gave a lot of chicken. I realllyyy liked my friend's pad thai - it had a flavorful beef taste and the noodles were well cooked. While we were about to leave, the place started to get crowded so better to come early!

M F.

Horrible service. I came in and asked how long was the wait and was told 30 minutes. I asked to put my name down on the waitlist as my friend was 2 minutes away, the waiter requires every single person to be present to put the name on the waitlist. Four parties then walked in and increased the waitlist even further. When I asked kindly whether it would be possible to consider putting me on the list because the other person wasn't far away, the waiter interrupted me and talked in such a condescending tone. Stupid policy and rude service are a bad mix.

Anne Marie B.

A swanky thai joint, with more interesting slightly fusion-esque dining options. Nestled amongst a sea of gay bars, so you have someplace to go while you wait for a table to open up, Pinto has a calming ambiance and small bar of its own. Six of us dined here sharing dishes in pairs. My dining partner and I enjoyed some of the mushroom crunch appetizer and a side of fries (so thai, right?). I really enjoyed the sauces with both and while good, I wasn't super impressed w/ the mushrooms as our vegetarian dining mate was. For entrees we shared the lamb massaman and the a la panang curry with chicken. The lamb shank was delicious, plentiful, and very well prepared. Our only complaint was it was too peanut-y, which wasn't indicated on the menu, and probably wouldn't bother most people, but we aren't the hugest peanut fans. And the curry was quite well done as well. The portions were large. We were quite stuffed by the end of the meal. If you want a slight variation on traditional thai flavors, come to Pinto and enjoy some of their more unique offerings.

Lils Y.

Cheap? Heck yes - $8 lunch special (11:30am-3:30pm) with appetizer, salad, and entree. Tasty? You bet. Side of salad had an interesting lemony, sour but overall good flavor. Their crispy tofu appetizer was hot and fresh and had the perfect spicy mayo dipping. Spring rolls were typical, but their dip was tangy and delish. Basil chicken has a spicy twist - quite flavorful. Pad thai - yum. Thai Iced tea? Mediocre. I've had better (@ room service), but the concept of mixing your own iced tea was unique. There is one cup with clear syrup which I recommend you add only if the sweet thai iced tea isn't sweet enough. Seriously, that stuff is sweet and you prob. won't need to use that clear syrup. Service? Average. Waitress/waiter was very much apathetic and emotionless. But whatev, the food was good and cheap!!

Luciana B.

I love Thai food. However, it's always hard for me to find a decent place outside of my favorite little business near my University campus. All the places around downtown Chicago are always too greasy, flavorless, or have some other awful attribute. I scavenged yelp for a great Thai place in NYC and boy! I was definitely NOT disappointed! I ended up going twice in 3 days (yeah, I know). I tried both their 3:30-6pm special (i think it's called Sunset menu)--which is a steal btw--and their lunch menu. The former is definitely a better deal if you end up going around those times, but the lunch was also a relatively good deal. I LOVED their Pad Thai, Satay, PCU Noodle, Crab Ragoon, Taro Fritter, and Crispy Roll. All wonderful; no complaints. But I have to also give a special shout-out to the lovely Thai Iced Tea which we were huge fans of! I had never had it before and I really enjoyed sweetening it to my tastes. Also a special shout-out to the great attentive service and I'll be sure to come here again next time I'm in NYC!

Jalence I.

Dumplings were really flavorful. Crab rangoon were yummy. Calamari wasn't crispy enough. Small portion. Good flavor though. Ask for them to fry it crispy. That might help. Pad Thai was delicious. I asked for "spicy" but the waitress had already warned that "spicy" just means medium spice. You can always ask for more. Didn't like the host's attitude. At all. Waitress was very good. Very small space. Not good for parties larger than 4 (and that was tight). Great for date night or to catch up with one friend. Loved the ambiance (dim lighting). I recommend it.

Tash R.

This is pretty good Thai food, but not the best I've had. It's a solid 3.5 Would go back for the beef salad and chicken pad Thai. The stuffed tofu was tasty. Would not order the pork butt salad again as I found it too dry and salty.

Mike H.

Food was great. Fresh and tasty with a proper-sized portion. Service was sharp and servers were attentive without being overbearing. It's a small restaurant, so don't expect to be able to sprawl out.

Jim P.

wow.... I didn't write that review? wonderful experience.... wonderful sliced steak dinner... done to perfection. Great wine. Fair price. This is why I live in NYC.

Dawei L.

This place gets a solid .5 star bonus for the good service, nice ambiance, and the fact that their was no wait. It loses that bonus due to it's strange super dark bathroom and the fact that my trip was plagued by a random odor in the restaurant. I had a chicken curry soup with rice noodles off the specials menu while my friend had the crab fried rice in a fresh coconut. I didn't get the ice tea (will definitely get it the next time I come). The curry soup was basically exactly as advertised. It tasted like a yellow curry with chunks of chicken, three types of mushrooms, and rice noodles. The white mushrooms it came with were cooked really nicely and had a very rich taste. The enoki mushrooms were fantastic (always good in soups). The other type of mushrooms were in thick slices. I couldn't really identify them, but they had a unique texture I have not really tried before. I tried some of my friend's fried rice. It was addictive and quite well done. Bonus points for the bits of coconut still left inside, which were flavorful and very tender. Overall, I would highly recommend the restaurant due to its prices and its hip vibe.

Anita A.

My friend and I came here after the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge run to refuel post our run. We got there kind of late (was around 9), but were promptly seated and our waitress came right away to get our order. We got an appetizer off of the special which came right away and was freshly prepared and tasty. We also ordered drinks, a lichee martini and the ginger zinger, which were both great though I preferred the ginger drink. The show stealer hands down was the crab fried rice in the young coconut. It was absolutely divine! Tons of crab and mixed up per our waitress' suggestion with the pulp of the coconut turned out to be a great combination. The portion was more than enough to fill our stomachs and have us leave content and full. A bit on the pricey end, but a perfect combination of ambiance, service, and food. I highly recommend it for a great date spot (tables for 2) or even a client dinner.

Jane H.

Go for their sunset special. At 4 the place still has the lunch lighting - not that bright, just light enough, but by the time you leave, they start dimming the lights, as if to signal it is date time! I don't really care for such dim lighting. Still love the iced tea - but do note you may not want to put the whole cup of sugar they give you into your tea! Their satay is OK - rather, the sauce was good, but the chicken, less so. the stuffed tofu is very good! I would definitely recommend the mushroom crunch! The pad thai is great! =) The crispy chicken is not so great =(. Spring rolls are great, but sauce was less so. It's a give and take. For the price, I think they deserve a 4, but really their food is more like a 3.5. The service is definitely a solid 4. However, I think the tea is a 5 - so let's just leave it to 4 stars!

Candy V.

Average Thai food.. But only based upon trying one dish, and drink. I had the PCU noodles, which according to reviews is like Pad see ew. But as mentioned in other reviews it's with thin noodles (I love thick rice noodles!). It wasn't anything special anyway though.. It was just average. I'm probably a super tough critic for thai food, as my mum and aunts make the best stuff! :) The raved about pinto iced tea was great, I'd definitely have that again. Lunch and sunset specials are only available for dine in. Delivery service was very quick, my food arrived in about 25 mins.

M S.

delicious! a small place with quite a wait (half an hour for two ppl on a weeknight) but it was good!

S K.

Great appetizers, and amazing ice-tea. The main course was far below expectations though (the main ingredient should not be salt in the dish). Overall, like most of oriental cuisines, vegetarian friendly due to Tofu options. I might go back again for just the ice tea!

Rose R.

Kids friendly=0. Accueil=0. Food=ok.we didn't have time to ask for desert/Kf bill was on table. To finish=no good bye... Hum hum

Nathalie M.

What a great place! The food was absolutely delicious. The portions were very generous but we didn't feel overly stuffed - the dishes were both filling and light. The service was outstanding. It was my husband's birthday weekend and we hadn't asked them to do anything special or mentioned it to them - they just overheard us say it was his birthday and they surprised us with a candle on our dessert and a happy birthday song. They were very attentive and the atmosphere was nice. I can't wait to go back - mostly the food was so yummy!

Jean L.

Came here with the bf, we ordered the DIY Thai iced tea, red curry chicken, crab Rangoon, and the crab fried rice. Crab fried rice was nothing special, the coconut was only there for show. The red curry however was delicious and DIY Thai iced tea is a must try. Our waiter was attentive and the food came really quick. Will def go back and try their other stuff.

Mej N.

Went for dinner last night and everything was absolutely delicious. We dined on pumpkin curry, chicken pad Thai and crispy chicken and five seeds. Service was great and our server easily guided us into making our decisions based on his recommendations. Definitely worth a return trip!!! Only wish their menu was more expansive, too few selections.

ThamAndrew R.

Tasty

Michelle W.

Sitting in the hallway-sized restaurant, Pinto, surrounded by soft amber light, listening to jazz and feeling the calm of having dinner as opposed to the hustle and bustle of lunch made my afternoon. The food is good as well the ambiance. I trusted the fellow yelpers that suggested the organic chicken with green curry. The price is amazing. I felt so good paying only $8 for an appetizer and entree, that I had to have a lychee martini (my dessert/short term escape from work) which was also good quality for a great price.

Jacob B.

Came here last night and ordered the PCU Noodles with tofu--absolutely delicious. It's a long, dark, candlelit restaurant hidden on the streets of the West Village. Got here rather late for a Sunday night and we "closed" the place, but they didn't rush us at all. I wish they had a wider selection of beer (only generic mass-market Asian beers). The layout of the place can be irritating if you sit away from the wall, along the only "path"; you'll have people walking past you. Tip: Try to get a table in the front. They also have really heavy awkward forks. (Easy fix!) The service was nice and prompt if a bit meek (i.e., quiet-spoken). Food was top-notch though, so I will definitely return.

Jess L.

Fantastic!! Great service and ambience. The cocktails are very tasty, the food is delicious and portions are beyond satisfying (I had plenty left-over for lunch the next day!). I highly recommend this restaurant. I plan on going back very soon...

Tasty G.

Really a 3.5. We got in on a late Friday night and were sat immediately, no wait. The service was friendly and quick. The menu wasn't particularly creative, but it had the basics at a good price. We ordered one coconut curry (veggie) and a thai chicken basil. Portions were nice while not being obscene. The basil chicken was tasty and the curry delicious. Nothing personally that I would murder a sibling for, but if I wanted something quick, fairly healthy, and at a good price I would return...assuming I was in the neighborhood. Sometimes though I'm just left feeling underwhelmed by Thai (or Americanized Thai food), since most of the time I can't tell the difference between it and Chinese-American cuisine. You've got noodles (oh yes, different shapes and sizes of noodles), you've got stir-fry's, you've got rice (JASMINE, not regular WHITE rice), and various soups. The only difference I can discern is that Thai places use more basil and chili peppers? Oh and boatloads of peanuts!!! Anyway, guess I need to expand my Thaixperiences...

Paul D.

Wow I reviewed this place in my mind but never committed it to virtual paper. In line with the Restroom Index (TM), in which food quality is proportionately aligned to restroom quality within a one standard deviation filter, Pinto is a winner on all marks. This means that Pinto is some of the tastiest Thai food in Lower Manhattan, accompanied by 'facilities' you would be pleased to spend some quality time in sending text messages and the like. Service is genuine and on point - which is saying something in this town. The atmosphere is subdued, a touch of accessible sophistication, romantic, or somewhere that your Mom would be happy to be taken to in the West Village. Food - really excellent. The fried rice served inside a whole young coconut set the tone for food preparation and presentation that is simply excellent. Honestly, it was so tasty that I may just sneak up there now for some coconut fried rice. Price - cannot be beat.

Dinh N.

food is great ( pad thai). everything is served immediately after you order. the way they serve the thai ice tea is super cool! you basically decide how it would taste. employees are extremely jovial! you must come here if you visit nyc.

Brian K.

Small place with great food - service was a bit slow but overall it was a great experience and would go back. I had the green curry and it was well done.

Allison C.

I'd have given this place four stars if it weren't for the broken front door that wouldn't close. It was FREEZING the night I was there, and when we first walked in we could feel space heaters blowing really hot air. It was too hot. Then we got seated by the door, which was broken and had to be pushed shut or else it was left cracked open with air coming through. We had to ask everyone who came in to close the door. Our waiter was really nice, and he did keep coming over to shut the door. I felt bad for him, but still. It wasn't our fault. One of the tables next to us had their own space heater but we didn't. We sat there with our coats on. The drinks were really good, and the food was awesome. Portions were really big, which was nice. The place seemed packed on a Friday night, though it is small, so people had to wait.

Ron B.

Was in the neighborhood and wanted takeout to bring home. Ran across Pinto and was impressed. The lamb massaman curry was generally flavorful and not spicy at all so if you wanted a mild dish this would be that. Had I been given the option or eaten here before, I'd have implored them to spice it up. Service was responsive and my order came quickly. If I had company, would've surely stayed and enjoyed the atmosphere, as it seems to be a nice place to have dinner with a small group.

Cassidy H.

The absolute best thai food I have had in the city. The service was great and the food was amazing. I had the pumpkin curry with chicken and the stuffed tofu as an app. Both were excellent. I cannot wait to go back.

Vanessa S.

Lovely West Village atmosphere + delicious Thai food + affordable pricing + 1.5 blocks from PATH train = Pinto The Thai restaurants of Hell's Kitchen and their mediocre cuisine, neon-glazed mod interiors, and cheap silver-painted furnishings can't even begin to compare. With its dim lighting (a wee too dim for reading the menu at night!), dark wooden furnishings, and quick/attentive service, Pinto has a nice, Village-specific, dine-and-wine ambiance which makes it ideal for both romantic dates and dinners with friends. The only caveat: The space is super tiny, so there is usually a wait during dinnertime. However, I've been here for lunch (for their $8 specials!) and the place is virtually empty. Overall, while their food isn't mind-blowing, it's pretty solid. I've had the following: 1) Mushroom Crunch (appetizers) - button mushrooms covered in batter and paired with a creamy dipping sauce. Pretty good. 2) Chicken Basil - An incredibly flavorful stir-fry entree tossed in chili-garlic paste and fresh Thai basil (my fave!) 3) Crab Fried Rice - Tasty fried rice with shredded white pieces of crab (comes served in a coconut!) 4) Crispy Chicken and Five Seeds - A so-so chicken dish lacking in veggies but dribbling in thick delish sauce. The fried batter was underwhelming... It was a bit hard and dry. I would've preferred this dish un-fried because the sauce is great. But, as everyone has been raving, the highlight at Pinto is their Thai Iced Tea. The glass of tea (complete with tea iced cubes, as to not dilute your drink) comes in a small wooden tray with a metal spoon/straw, a glass of cream, and a glass of liquid syrup. With just half of each, I was perfectly content with my delicious Thai Iced Tea. A tip: Be sure to pour your cream and syrup with caution as they are quite heavy and sweet (respectively). All in all, a lovely restaurant that I consistently return to.

Prerana T.

Nice, unassuming cosy little place. A complete value for money or given the price, you get more than the value for your money! We had a fresh papaya salad, fresh rolls that were not bad either. But we really loved the main course. We had the Pad Thai and Basil chicken that were just delicious!! Portion sizes were spectacular and enough to be shared between four people. It was the kind of place you expect just average food but come out feeling utterly content.

Tristan B.

Whoop. #300. Thai is good, something usually redeems it IMHO. If the chicken is bland, the peanut sauce generally saves the day in my opinion and never allows the meal to fall below mediocre. But this was good :] I forget what I had but it's a good date spot- although my waiter was a little over-attentive (yeah I said that). I'm kinda like a marshmallow over a campfire with my wait service, you overdo it i'm burnt, you under do it, then it's like why bother? My water was filled like every 3rd minute of the night haha, but it's cool. The food was tops! :]

Mike F.

My girlfriend and I are Thai food fanatics, and we have tried sooooo many places in the city already, and we were pleasantly surprised when we came across Pinto. We ordered the Green Curry with Shrimp and Pad Thai Noodles. Both were amazing, and the curry was the best I have had in New York City. Since that night, we have gone here once or twice every two weeks, and I have yet to come up with a single complaint. Five stars, hands down. They have offers on livingsocial.com every now and then as well. The ambiance is wonderful as well, and the customer service is the best it can be.

Phuong P.

Came here for dinner a few times. It's a little place in the village so there can be a long wait sometimes. The people are really nice and do their best to make you feel comfortable. This place is great if you are on a budget and still want to have a great dining experience. They offer lower prices with great portion sizes. The quality is still there even though the prices are not high. For drinks we usually get the Thai Iced Tea which is cool because you get to make it yourself but really doesn't taste better than any other place I've had. Nonetheless it is still refreshing and always a safe bet. The Lychee Maranelli also, is a sweet and tasty cocktail that pairs well with the entrees. For appetizers, we get the roasted pork butt which is a salad with pork. It comes with just the right amount of sweet and tangy dressing that makes every bite awesome. We always get the Shrimp Pad Thai which is always good. You can tell that its not the fast food type. It doesn't come with the fresh bean sprouts which is disappointing because I like the crunch when I eat Pad Thai. The Crab Coconut Fried Rice is probably some of the best rice I've ever had. It literally comes in a coconut overflowing with rice. They don't cheat on the crab either because you taste it in every bite. Some entrees that I've had here that I didn't like were the Chicken Coconut Noodles which is a special and the Lamb Massaman. The chicken noodles came in a super creamy broth which gets sickening super fast and the noodles were too hard as well as the dry and tough flavorless chicken that you get at most Chinese fast food places. The Lamb Massaman is actually pretty good. I just didn't like that they use the super lean pieces of meat. I like a mix of fatty meats like you usually get in a beef stew at an Asian place. The sauce however was spot on, not too sweet like most Thai places and the potatoes were nice bite sized crispy pieces. When you try new dishes, its always a hit and miss so I can't blame it on the restaurant and my preferences are different from others. But I know this place isn't packed every night without a reason. The people there are really nice and its a great place when your on budget. The quality of food is definitely there even in the dishes that I did not like. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.

Yvette W.

If my meal had stopped with the appetizers I think I'd rate it much higher. Loved the tapa style appetizers, especially the spicy beef salad! The mix your own thai iced tea is interesting, interactive and something very different. I loved being able to control the amount of sweetness I wanted. The entrees were a bit disappointing and nothing to write home about. The wait was pretty long as the restaurant is small and narrow and seating is a hot commodity. People are very relaxed and we were so ecstatic about scoring a seat right by the front windows. We got to see the bustling NYC street life with our meal. Would definitely recommend trying their sunset menu as it seems like an unheard of bargain!

Chloe C.

The first time I visit the food was so good that I went back 5 days later. I've found Pinto while searching for restaurant near Cafe Wha! Wow I'm glad I found it!

Janelle M.

Long, narrow dining room is very clean, modern, and attractively decorated. Our meal was very good; however, it was a bit different from what I had in mind. For instance, my vegetarian Pad Thai was good, but was prepared with smoked tofu and/or smoked green onions which provided a different taste to a familiar dish. I was expecting (and requested) something spicy (Pad Thai is not typically a spicy dish, but can be prepared as one) and instead I got a nicely sautéed dish with smoky flavors. He ordered the Tofu with Basil which was bursting to the seams with flavor and spices. I appreciate the fact that Pinto chooses to service grass-fed beef and chicken and organic tofu. Pinto provided an overall a good meal in a nice atmosphere with excellent service.

Upanetha U.

i went there based on YELP reviews. The place is very cute, have a nice quite ambiance to it they play buddha bar music so you can have a decent coversation without screaming. food was very good, service was excellent!! quite BIG portions as well. Make your own Thai Ice Tea was a highlight. Mushroom appetizer, Green Curry,Pad Thai, Tom Yum Fried Rice ( sour as tom yum should be) taste good. highly recoment this joint for a small group of 2-4. the restaurent is very small. Sunday speacial $15 for 1 appetizer, Main Course and a Drink. Great deal.

Malia M.

I love their pad thai AND the fact that if you come in before 6, you get an appetizer, entree, and drink for $15. Pretty hard to find in the West Village. Also - their Pinto Iced Tea is the best thai iced tea I've ever had. It comes out on a tray and is all served separately - the tea, milk, and liquid sugar. The ice cubes are actually frozen tea, so it doesn't get watered down as it melts (and the spoon is a straw...which is just kind of cool). Only negative is that the service is pretty slow - I have only been here twice but both times there weren't that many people seated and it still took a long time to even take our drink order. But, for the price and quality, we definitely are going to continue coming back. Nice ambiance, candles and intimate seating. Great for couples but I have seen groups of 6+ which have been seated no problem.

Beatriz V.

I ordered the lunch special ... GREAT value for $9.00!! I ordered the vegetable pad thai and was very pleased with it.

Yashar Y.

Picked up food on Monday evening. After going through Yelp and looking for thai, this place stood up with alot of reviews and good ratings. Well I guess me and gf have different tastes cause we didnt like the food at all. Food: (2/5) TomYum Soup, it was delicious. Good cant wait for the entrees! Curry beef: Horrible, too much pineapple juice and they used spinach instead of basil. All in all had to use lots of hot sauce to give it any taste. Chicken padthai: Fail again, the noodles were not crispy and were too chewy and the chicken was too dry. All in all, except the soup we didnt like the food at all. Price: (3/5) came to $37, however they run a special of one appetizer, one drink and an entree for $15 which sounds pretty good. Service, Etc: Cant really say much, except that the place had a more modern feel to it rather than an authentic thai place. It was more like a fusion place than thai. Would not recommend this place.

Rachel A.

You know that scene in Garden State where Zach Braff is standing in front of wall paper that is the exact print of his shirt? Well I was sitting down in Pinto and my friend pointed out that I matched the upholstery. My striped cardigan matched the striped bench. This led to my other friend saying she has a skirt that looks like wood grain and once she stood next to a wall with wood grain wall paper. We are so cool and lame. But unlike Zach Braff''s awkward and depressing moment, we were a happy bunch. It was Christmas and us three Californians were away from home, away from our families, and had no party to go to. We had spent the whole day wandering through Manhattan and wanted a decent place to go to for dinner. What would be open on Christmas? All the ethnic places of course. We stumbled into Pinto. It was unassuming and turned out to be one of the best non home cooked Christmas dinners I have ever had. There were other Christmas diners and Pinto was quiet and dimly lit. We weren't rushed through our dinner and somehow it was slightly elegant. There were no chopsticks available but Pinto had really nice silverware. They were like giant serving spoons and forks. Heavy. I ordered Thai Pepper Beef and my friends got the PCU Noodle with tofu and Papaya Salad. My beef was tender and very peppery. It was mixed with mushrooms and was swimming in pepper jus. The dish was not dry at all. It was flavorful and my rice was served on the side in a wooden sake cup. My friend's dishes were equally presented with beauty. Well the noodles, were just noodles, but the papaya salad was composed of the most perfect slivers of green papaya you will ever see. We were pretty happy with our dishes. They were ample portions and full on flavor. For dessert, we shared the chocolate cake. This cake was one of the best cakes I have ever had. Each layer was cookie cut and drizzled in ganache. It was cold and the icing in between was almost ice cream like. Pinto is a non traditional Thai restaurant. It's very westernized and a little too cool for its own good. I walked by Pinto today and it was packed. It was a far cry from the quiet Christmas day but I'm sure it's patrons found it just as fantastic as I did months ago. Great food, great interior, great service. Great overall. Pinto would be a nice spot to take a date. They've got a small bar as well. Drinks, dinner, then dessert. Why am I not giving this place 5 stars? Probably because I want to go back and try their potato fries with chili mayo. That'll be the deal breaker for me.

Risse S.

Food was delicious, service was prompt and courteous! They had the most unique presentation of Thai Tea (Pinto Tea) that I have ever seen. No room for complaints, everything was fantastic! Try the Roasted Pork Butt!

Tian L.

Worst customer service!!! We have three people. They ask us seat in one small table. That's too crowd!!!

Micky D.

Gem of a place. We loved the margerita pizza, my litmus test for all Italian gourmet pizza places (get this right and all else will flow).

Isabelle Y.

I've been here numerous occasions because it's THAT good. Compared to other Thai places with the similar pricing, the quality of the ingredients are different! I usually get the Beef Pad Thai. The beef they use is so tender and delicious! Plus their Thai Ice Tea is FUN! You can customize it yourself and make it as sweet or less sweet. The ice they put in the drink is actually frozen Thai Iced tea which I crush up with the spoon they give and eat it like a dessert! The service is always very polite and nice! But I do not recommend sitting at the bar by yourself and expecting the bartender to chat with you. Their English is not very good..which is why they aren't so talkative with the customers in general.

Kimberly L.

The outside is deceiving but the inside was cute. The menu had a great selection of Thai classics and the drinks were delicious. I ordered the strawberry mojito - it was sweet and had little chunks of fresh strawberries but just enough crushed mint and alcohol. I have had many before but none have been as good! I started with the small salad with lime dressing and my boyfriend ordered the crunchy sesame encrusted mushrooms which were really yummy. For dinner I tried the chicken with basil sauce. It was so good. The flavors were great, the vegetables were fresh and the portions were filling. I was pleasantly surprised at the prices the main courses were all under $20. The only bad thing is they don't take reservations...but I will definitely be back.

Brett W.

I came to this place with my brother to grab a Tuesday night meal. I was excited by the prospect of hanging out in the West Village; I rarely make it down that far. My most telling story about this place is that my brother's chair wasn't level, so he folded up a stack of napkins to level his chair. When we were leaving, he slid his chair back and knocked over a "B". I shrugged my folders and thought to myself "ya, that's about how I feel also". I ordered the Lamb Massaman Curry which was superior to my brothers dish of fried rice. It was like a fusion between between pot roast and a more typical massaman with peanuts. There were great caramelized onions and potatoes that were cooked separately so that they retained a little crunch. And large portion size. Overall, I would go back if I was a local in this area, but seeing as I am not, I kinda doubt it. :)

Garrett P.

The Underground Yelper says, "You can feed yo broke ass for $8 bucks, sucka!" * She's right. We went here for lunch, and I was quite pleased with the amount of food, as well as the quality. I ordered the green curry, with a starter of the fried taro with sweet chili dipping sauce. It also comes with a small salad of fresh greens on the side which they didn't mention, so that was a nice little bonus. She got the starter of fried mushrooms and the red curry as an entree. I didn't polish off my meal, as I had a first date with DiFara's in Midwood to attend and was planning on eating half a pizza (at least) to myself, but it was really good and I will absolutely be back here. Side note #1: I love how the thai places in queens like to charge AT LEAST $1 extra for a bowl of rice to go on the side when you order a curry, and yet here in the west village it comes with it. Like it damn well oughtta. Side note #2: While this place wasn't mind-blowingly good like some of the above mentioned places in queens, it's still quite good and the value actually beats that of said above mentioned places. *This may not be her exact quote, but she does talk like this.

Joe G.

Best Thai restaurant I've been to in NYC (including outer boroughs). My taste is I love thai curries generally and don't like thai iced tea. I ordered the Pumpkin curry and also had some of the green curry. It was delicious, presentation of all the dishes was awesome as well and the ambiance was excellent. Lighting was romantic and the service was speedy and attentive. Ordered some Thai Iced tea just for the heck of it, and now I'm hooked. It was presented as separate pieces which you could combine. That in and of itself would've been a gimmick, but with the lighting, the quality of the drink and watching the milk and tea blend added to the total experience of drinking the tea. No need for the extra sweetener but it's nice that it was available. Almost wished I didn't order the iced tea here b/c now I can't bring myself to order it anywhere else out of fear of disappointment. The coconut rice was delicious and was not mushy or overcooked. All the textures of the dishes were preserved to give the dishes a fresh taste.

Dan M.

I have no complaints about Pinto. It is a small Thai restaurant located in the West Village that serves up some great food. I was there with two other people and we ordered a few dishes to share and enjoyed all of them. I thought the food was very fresh and tasty and prices are unbeatable. All in all Pinto is great for a wide array of occasions. Its good for meeting up with friends or for a date night. Pinto is definitely worth checking out.

Lauren R.

Nice atmosphere and pretty decoration, although very dark and hard to see your food. Strawberry mojito is probably the best alcoholic beverage I've ever had in my life. Crab fried rice = sinful. Garlic sauce chicken was also delicious. Prices were great...$10-17 for a good-size entree. Will definitely go back!

Alice Y.

This place is tiny but soooo good. I mean the portions are a kinda lil for ~$15 each, compared with other places, but the quality makes up for it. Yes, the Thai iced tea is a must try because they give you the ingredients on a lil tray and ya get to mix it all together with the sugar water thing, thai ice cubes in a tall glass, cream, and Thai tea. Like wowie what fun. And then because there were three of us, we got three entrees to split. Crispy pad Thai with chicken (yum), lamb massaman (yum), and crab meat rice in young coconut (pretty yum). My recommendation is the crispy pad Thai with chicken because it totally blew my socks straight off.

Ying X.

Best Thai ice tea! Fair price! Super testy food! I love everything there! Try the lamb ! and the fire rice in young coconut! delicious! Gonna go there again tonight!

Karrin P.

This was one of my favorite lunch spots when I worked in this area. The lunch specials are amazing with a starter and an entree for under $10. The portions are just right and the variety is sufficient. The atmosphere is also very modern and pleasing. It's never too noisy or overcrowded. The service is excellent as the food is prepared quickly and the presentation is equally satisfactory. While there are not a lot of bells and whistles, this is a no nonsense great place to eat and very affordable.

Kellie B.

I was in the city with my sister tonight and we had a serious craving for Thai so i looked up places on yelp on my phone that were in the village and found Pinto listed. We were having an early dinner and we arrived we discovered they were having a sunset menu special where you could choose a drink, appetizier and entree for $15!!! I had the stuffed tofu for an appetizer which was delicious and could almost be a meal by itself. It was a big wedge of tofu stuffed with zuccini, tomatoes, onions and the tofu was kind of fried and then it had a sauce on it that was kind of like a peanut sauce. It was delicious!!! omg!!! Then for the entree I had Pad Thai with Tofu. The portion was huge! and it was really fresh tasting and delicious. My sister had the Mushroom crunches were like their version of fried mushrooms. They were tasty. For her entree she had Chicken with 5 seeds and she said it was delicious. I did not try it because i am mostly a vegetarian. We will definitely go back there! it was delicious and super affordable!!

Jenn G.

We stopped by for an early dinner. We had both the red and green curry and both dishes were meh. The curry wasn't pungent enough and the coconut undertones were overwhelming. Both dishes were too sweet, rather than savory. My sister loves the iced tea here .. Honestly, it's ALL presentation because it's nothing but diabetes in a cup. You feel so grand pouring it into the glass as if it's an elaborate science experiment .. But the drink was SO sweet, we were completely disgusted. Def not the best in the city, but the menu was affordable on the upside.

Erik F.

The modern Thai value at a place named like an overpriced taqueria. I enjoyed a late $8 lunch last week at Pinto. As I sat alone in the small little restaurant I got a chance to soak in the atmosphere...a minimalist, modern look that I decided, in low lighting, will keep a high maintenance girlfriend happy. I had a lovely green curry. I appreciated the organic meats and the homemade sauce. The presentation was nice. The sharp citrus dressing on my salad of greens was wonderful. The waiter was attentive and not snooty. I think it is a nice spot. I don't have that many places this solid in this neighborhood. A 4 stars...for a whole that is greater than its parts.

Ambrose W.

My bf and I were in the West Village area and looking for a quick bite to eat. After looking at the good reviews here we decided to try out the Sunset Menu, where you get the appetizer, entree and drink for $15 between 4-6pm. I got the chicken satay and chicken basil and the bf got the pork butt and beef pad thai. We did family style and loved every dish. My big problem with chicken at thai restaurants is that it's always too dry, but their chicken here was tender and juicy, especially in the satay. The sauces were flavorful and portions were really good. They also sat us in a little corner at the front of the restaurant and gave us a dedicated heater because that area was a little cold. What service! The food came quickly as well. Overall a great meal. We definitely recommend coming here.

Tiffany L.

personally i think this place deserves a one $ rating - their $8 lunch special was awesome and filling! i got a thai iced tea; the DIY was so fun and unique, and it tasted wonderful. i liked how you could adjust the amounts of milk and syrup you wanted to your own preference. i loved the dressing that came with the salad! it's hard to describe, but it was like a citrus-y vinaigrette with a bit of fish sauce (possibly). for my appetizer, i got the crispy roll with lotus root and shiitake mushrooms - pretty standard fried spring rolls but the spicy mayo dipping sauce was awesome - and for my entree, the green curry with chicken. i think i would have preferred a different entree. the green curry too sweet and mild for me (very coconut milk heavy) and it came with a lot of bamboo shoots, which i'm not a fan of. my friends ordered the penang curry, basil chicken and pad thai and they all seemed to really enjoy them so i'm still giving this place 4 stars. staff was nice and didn't rush us at all or anything and the atmosphere, though a bit cramped, was still pretty relaxed.

katie j.

3.5 stars. Our party of three of came to Pinto on a Thursday night after Yelping cheap Thai options south of Chelsea. When we arrived, we were happy to see that the small, well decorated restaurant was fairly bustling. It's interesting how Thai restaurants often up the ambiance factor in relatively cheap restaurants. In contrast, Chinatown joints could pretty much care less about how they long. They know the demand that exists for cheap and good food, and rarely often the dim lighting, white square-plating efforts that Thai restaurants add. Hmm. Just rambling. The Foodnalysis: - PCU (guessing that this is some type of clever acronym for Pad See Ew. ICQ, PCU! Hopefully someone out there who spent time on the internet in the 90's gets that joke) - Frankly, a little disappointing. Was too bland and served somewhat lukewarm. Guess I-don't-C-Q PCU. - Pad Thai - Sneaked a bite of my friend's entree and immediately regretted not order this. Don't you hate it when you should have ordered the classic!? The best tasting dish of our three. - Beef with Peppers - Nice, robust flavor and tender meat. Portion was small relative to the other two dishes, though. The Bottom Line: Warm ambiance, good prices for the West Village. Get the Pad Thai.

elena t.

Went with a good friend visiting from DC, who specifically requested Thai food. Picked Pinto based on yelp reviews and was not at all disappointed. Everything about Pinto is great. It is a small neighborhood restaurant, packed with people. The adorable host also makes sure you have a drink while you wait (and you will wait...but it is well worth it). The bar area is small, but they are happy to let you stand and have a glass of wine. The wine bottles are all $28 and specially chosen to complement Thai spices and flavors. We split the crispy rolls and I had the pumpkin curry which was the best curry I have ever had (I will not pretend to be a curry expert, I have never been to Thailand or anything, but I loved it). My friend had the crispy chicken and 5 seeds, which she really enjoyed as well. The chicken is not breaded, just lightly fried in the wok. The service was friendly and the waitress didn't seem at all flustered or annoyed, even though the tiny space was completely packed. We had a great dinner, not one complaint. Cannot wait to come back with the BF, who is the one who got me so into Thai curry in the first place.

Mary F.

Horrible!

Mark S.

January 9, 2009 - 8:00pm THAI ICED TEA - MORE EXPERIENCE THAN BEVERAGE. I have yet to find a Thai Food restaurant in New York that tops my charts. If Pinto were to remove their Thai Iced Tea from the menu - I would suggest this restaurant with the same level of lack-luster enthusiasm as any other Thai Restaurant that I have been to in New York. Their front door is currently broken and is extremely difficult to open and almost impossible. Consequently, every entrance and exit of patrons is followed by a gust of freezing cold air which lingers until one of the waitstaff closes the door. Needless to say, scarf and coats were left on through the whole meal. We started with (2) appetizers. A savory morsel - Mushroom Crunch, sesame-crusted mushroom served with jalapeno tartar sauce ($5.00) and an interesting Thai Mint Chicken Salad wrap. The provided lettuce for wrapping was not suitable for the task at hand and provided some table side entertainment. I enjoyed the Phad Thai w/Tofu - sautéed rice noodle with tangy tamarind sauce, smoked tofu chinese chive, egg and peanut ($10.00)- extremely standard and had a bite of the tasty Crispy Chicken And Five Seeds crispy chicken - wok-tossed with macadamia, almond, peanut, pumpkin seeds, and cashew nut in chili jam and Asian kale ($13.00) AND NOW INTRODUCING THE THAI ICED TEA!! This was just fantastic. The taste was above-standard and the presentation was top notch. Delivered in a small raw-wood box, the Tea and it's accouterments were served separately as if they were part of a Chemistry kit; 1 ounce condensed milk, 1/2 ounce simple syrup, 16oz high-ball glass with 5 ice cubes & metal stir stick & 12oz brewed and chilled Thai Tea. The detail that was most impressive was the ice cubes. These were not your ordinary frozen water beverage enhancers - they were actually cubes of frozen Thai tea. That way - when you enjoyed your beverage, the melted ice would not dilute but rather enhance the flavors you are enjoying.

Perri S.

I've been to a few Thai restaurants in my life and this is definitely one of the better ones. First let me start off by saying I'm not a fan of Tofu at all but decided to have the tofu in peanut sauce appetizer because my friend was in the mood for it and it was absolutely delicious! For my meal I got the spicy basil lo mein and that was pretty good well. The atmosphere is very calm and relaxing and they have a full bar which is a plus. My only complaint was that the tables were too close together. I literally spent half the night bumping into the guys that were sitting next to us. The service was okay they brought us our food pretty fast but it took them a while to take our order and even longer to bring us a check. Overall I'd say it was a pretty good experience and they would get my business again.

Molly T.

I headed up to Pinto with a coworker one night for some spontaneous Thai food. I had the sautéed vegetables with bean noodles and tofu. It was very flavorful and really well portioned. The tofu was incredibly well prepared which took me by surprise as usually I don't enjoy it. It also wasn't greasy; a big plus for Thai! The service was great and the waiter was happy to make suggestions. We shared a bottle of wine and hung out early in the evening for about an hour. It's definitely a cool spot to come with a friend or bring a date - I felt a little too casual for the heavy candlelight in my jeans coming from work, but I wasn't uncomfortable.

John S.

I bring everyone here, mainly because it's so cheap! My foodie friend brought me here 2 years ago, and I've been hooked since. I've pretty much tried half of menu so far, and everything is pretty solid. The thai iced tea is my favorite part of the meal--is that sad? It's super cool and delicious! Doesn't taste as artificial as most thai iced teas. I've had a couple of the appetizers: mushroom crunch, papaya salad, grilled steak salad. I would say the grilled steak salad is one of the better ones, along with the roasted pork butt salad. As for entrees, I usually just stick with pretty standard stuff: pad thai, red curry or pcu noodles. I've also had the lamb masaman curry, which is good but a little on the heavier side. The thai food here is not the best I've had, but very good. Don't forget about dessert! Mango sticky rice here is amazing, as is the chocolate cake. Don't know if the dessert menu has changed since last year, but definitely try the dessert out! Also, the sunset menu is the best thing ever. Come here for cheap lunch or early dinner--will not disappoint!

Victor P.

This place is Amazing. From the decor to the staff to the food. As of now the best Thai Restaurant I have been to. Loved the Crispy Roll appetizer, loved the Basil entree and loved every bite I took from my wives plate. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys good thai food, you will not be disappointed...

D K.

People hyped their Thai Ice Tea too much. It's creative with the tea cubes and the DIY vibe, but I've had better. Atmosphere is good. Dim lighting. Great for couples. Nice small bar next to the entrance. Clean and cozy. Food was okay. I've had better and spent half the price. We ordered the Thai Salad, which had its good parts and its bad parts. I don't think sprinkling potato chips on it and referring to them as "crispy potatoes" gave them any bonus points. I'd recommend another appetizer. The salad did not impress. My boyfriend got the Lamb Massaman, which was good. Lamb was tender, and they actually made it somewhat spicy. Flavors were good, and I wish I'd ordered that instead of my Crispy Chicken. Flavors were nothing new, and in fact a bit bland. I was unhappy with my dish and persuaded my boyfriend to take home the leftovers, for I was NOT going to fill up my precious stomach space with any more of that not-so-crispy chicken.

Dirk S.

This is THE place for cheap, but delious thai food. We went with 5 and all our dishes were excellent. Good service and cosey interior.

Rad B.

Went here for dinner and we were seated pretty promptly despite how packed the place was! We skipped apps and went straight to the meal. I had the Chicken Basil and sampled some crispy chicken pad thai. Both dishes were excellent! Food was spiced really well. The Thai Iced Tea was really good and so was the house salad. Bottomline: extremely reasonable priced! clean and good flavors :) I'll definitely return if I'm in the area.

Leonie R.

Fantastic food & really reasonable prices. Lamb Massaman curry delish!!

jen k.

THE +'s: excellent presentation (you gotta order the thai iced tea), prompt n friendly service. their style is to take traditionally strong flavors (like garlic) but prepared in a way that is evenly balanced and never over-powering. the papaya salad and standard appetizer salad had the best dressing -- hints of tropical and never overly sour. my garlic beef was not the usual overabundance of diced garlic that you get at most other thai places -- rather, the garlic was cooked into the sauce and then the meat is drowned in the sauce. different but good. all this for much cheaper than you'd think (our bill for 3 people at lunch time prices was about $40). THE -'s: dining area has a small footprint. which isn't all that unique to the smaller mom&pop restaurants in manhattan. on the other hand, it'd be hard to host a party here. also, while "pinto" is a cute name, i'd never have thought that this was a thai place! SUM: if i lived nearby, this place'd be a regular hangout cuz i'm a fan of inexpensive thai food.

Dani B.

Super cold Sunday night and a hankering for Thai? Where should I stumble but upon Yelp at 9pm and Pinto is what they recommended most. I made the frozen trek from Chelsea but was so happy I did. This place is tiny and should be insanely busy all the time, the food, drink and service are that good! I went with two close friends and after two appetizers (mushroom balls and crab fried rice) we knew we were hooked. Top that with some amazing pad thai and the pumpkin curry and I was smitten. It might have been a snow storm outside but I was happy as a clam after I left this amazing establishment. Bravo!

Nick W.

Simply put, Pinto is a solid place for good Thai food. It's not the cheapest place, but I don't think it would qualify as over priced either.

Denise D.

I came here for lunch, the Thai food by my job sucks. So that means taking the 1 train from 34th Street and it was worth it. I need to come back to really get a feel for this place, preferably for dinner. I enjoyed my wine and it's in a convenient location. Seems a bit tiny, not sure how crowded it gets, which could be a problem. I hate waiting.

Brittany H.

still my favorite place for THAI food in the city.... great menu ... cheap eats and everything is beautiful in presentation. went here for lunch for the first time, and $8 gets you an app and entree.. since there was 3 of us..we shared different types of appetizers. papaya salad was OK, as was the fried tofu...my fave is the mushroom crunch, fried batters of mushrooms with sesame seeds in a jalapeno tartar sauce. They are smoking HOT and poppin. I would also recommend the PCU noodles... yes, it's a very sweet dish but Thai overall is sweet and spicy. Noodles are chewy, and you can choose from organic chicken or beef...and the beef is slightly better than chicken... or go vegetarian route and add tofu. Thai ice tea is a must.... it comes deconstructed, so you can add your own level of sweetness, creaminess... yummers! love this place... great deal every single time. though the restaurant is small, the ambiance is guaranteed to make your heart sing.

Michelle C.

Because of my love for yo sub k and Thai food in general, I thought I'd give this place a try. One quick subway ride downtown and a brisk walk down Christopher Street, I find myself at the door of Pinto, an intimate (read: small and dimly lit) restaurant, staffed mostly by actual Thai waiters. With one 4 seater table located by the door, a short bar to the right and the rest of the tables against the wall, Pinto spares no room (the website says max. occ. is 24, pretty sure that includes the bar area) for their patrons to enjoy their meals. Torn between choosing the pad thai and the PCU noodles, I opted for the latter with beef because it was described as a rice noodle with "sweet dark soy sauce". I like to think of myself in that same way... in fact, I just may change my Yelp nickname to Michelle "sweet dark soy sauce" C. My friend chose a la panang curry for his entree. For an appetizer, we picked the crispy stuffed tofu. We were a little disappointed because it wasn't actually stuffed. The vegetables were just diced and placed on top of the tofu along with the sauce, nothing too spectacular. The PCU noodles actually just tasted like pad thai to me without any peanuts. Don't get me wrong, it was good. I ALMOST finished it, which is a feat for me, but I'm not sure what the 'specialty' factor is. I tried to ask what the PCU was for, but I didn't get anywhere. The curry dish was good as well, but fairly mild as spiciness is concerned. The service was good, quick and attentive. The place got very busy as the nite wore on, so we were sure to get out of their way as soon as we finished our meal.

Douglas P.

I ate there last night as a guest from out of town...This place is a must visit location, especially if visiting the West Village. Service is wonderful, and the Panang is to die for. The only drawback; the location is small, and would be difficult to go with really large dinner parties.

Angie M.

Hubby and I went here for the $8 lunch specials last week while walking around the area. We are glad we came upon this place. Yes, it is small. Service for us was decent. Food was pretty damn good for $8/person. We each had the thai roll to start and then we each got a different curry for lunch. I enjoyed it. I can't be terribly picky since we paid $22 for lunch all in. Not too shabby. Not sure about dinner here, but would return for lunch.

S L.

Food- was good, yummy Service- speedy, friendly Place- a little too small and crowded, they only have like 10 tables and only half of those are pleasant seats....BUT the place is nicely done and looks nice Take advantage of the sunset menu, can't beat the price!

Ellen L.

This place is trendy looking and obscenely close to the PATH - woot woot! It also satisfied my too-long-deprived weird craving of Mango Sticky Rice, which auto bumped it from a probably 3.5 stars to 4 :) Also, their Thai Ice Tea does have pretty cool ice cubes :) I thought the PCU noodles and the crab fried rice were good but I don't think I was as in love with it as others. Definitely a comfortable place to grab some Thai food before heading home / hitting up the IFC!

Justin H.

Enjoyed the food but wouldn't call it true Thai food.

Chantelle D.

LOVES. Even despite the fact that I dropped my fork in my green curry and am now wearing it all over my white shirt. Keri and I have been here countless times for lunchie because of their (wait for it) 3-course, $8 lunch special! They have about 5 yummy starters to choose from that range from Thai Papaya salad to crunchy tofu fries (my fave) that's served along with a green salad and then about 5-6 mains like the aforementioned green curry, basil, pad thai, etc where you can choose a protein to be tossed in like steak, tiger shrimp, chicken or tofu. They also have options like broiled salmon or grilled hanger steak (and I had a peek on their main menu and these run about $18 normally!) The presentation is perfect with napkins wrapped in "Pinto" ribbons; nesting boxes that hold your green salad and app and an itty bitty bamboo box that houses your rice alongside your main. Also, for all you Michael Pollan wannabes (me included) they only use fresh, organic, LOCAL ingredients from their veggies to their meats and make your dish right then and there - nothing pulled from the freezer. I can't get over why this place isn't more popular, but if you walk by, you better get your tooshie in there for a taste of this hard to beat recession special. Keri and I will be sitting at the table for 2 by the window. Feel free to say HI!

Alessandra V.

Yum yum! Cheap good thai food and cool atmosphere! I had the thai iced tea which was very interesting and the chicken curry panang, which was really tasty! I would definitely go back again to try more dishes. It's a great option with friends or your boyfriend!

Andrew T.

Lamb Massaman. Fuck yeah. Best I've ever had.

Preethy K.

Cute neighborhood restaurant with a good bar and selection of cocktails and unique tasting pad thai. The pad thai doesn't have a traditional taste, it's a little on the drier side, but its very good nonetheless and quite addictive!

Sara S.

Oh Pinto, you are so delicious. So freaking delicious. You won me over with your small space and your gorgeously tiled bathroom (although I was a bit confused by the toilet plunger flush system), but really that doesn't matter, what matters it the food. I was immediately won over by the dumplings and the veggie stuffed tofu, but then the main courses came out and WOW! The pumpkin curry with chicken is to die for. Seriously. TO. DIE. FOR. We also ordered the crab fried rice, which was served in a hollowed coconut and I just don't have the right words for it. It was good. The flavors all complimented each other and it made for a perfect and filling meal. This is a cute spot for a first date--low lighting, intimate setting. I don't think large groups work that well, but anything is possible. I definitely recommend this place!

Andrea H.

Love this place. The happy hour menu is great - 1 drink, 1 appetizer, and 1 entree for about $15. And the portions of both the appetizers and entrees are more than adequately sized. The crispy rolls and the PCU are favorites - I'm a fan of the spicy, so you do have to specify if you'd like to spice things up. Great space for couples, not as much for a larger group. I've already been back mulitple times and I know I will be again.

Christy C.

I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a filling lunch that will cost you about $20 for two people (including tax and tip). Their lunch menu is awesome--I usually swing by after my church service on Sundays since their lunch specials are from Monday-Sunday until 3:30pm. The lunch menu ($8) comes with a salad (very fresh, all greens---not cheap lettuce-kind of salad) and hint of lemon, tangy dressing that's guilt-free. You do have several choices of appetizer to choose from and handful of entree choices. I usually get the fried organic tofu or crispy spring rolls for my appetizer. You may initially think that the portions will be small based on the size of your salad and appetizer; but don't get me wrong--I think they portions are perfect or at least it is for an average-eating woman. I actually don't recommend getting their Pad Thai since it was disappointing. I am originally from Northern Virginia, and surprisingly, I've had better pad thai in Virginia! I do recommend their PCU (very similiar to Pad See Ew)---very filing and big portion! I did like their Thai iced tea a lot--very unique with iced tea cubes; however, a bit overpriced for the portion and taste. This is totally my-type of restaurant since it's not only cheap & affordable, but the atmosphere is very modern and hip with very cute/sleek plates and utensils that makes your meal more enjoyable. Side Note: All their proteins (chicken, tofu, etc.) are organic. Their bathroom is clean and modern-looking although it's a bit dark inside. Price: $$

Daniel L.

I used Yelp to find Pinto, and now I am hooked. To both Yelp and Pinto. I was looking for a low-key, reasonable place for my birthday in the West Village. We got to Pinto at 5:30, which made us eligible for the Sunset Menu-- cheap AND delicious. Must-Haves: Thai Iced Tea (unreal), Papaya Salad, Pad Thai Room for improvement: The space is a little narrow, wouldn't go with more than a party of 4. Well, I guess this would be tough to improve. Far and away my fav Thai restaurant in NYC, amazing staff (their ambiguous sexuality only adds to the experience), unbelievable food, and reasonable prices. Go here. And go before 6pm for the Sunset Menu. -DM£

Celina P.

Their special from 3:30-6:00 is the best: appetizer, entree, and drink (regular and alcoholic!) for $15! Amazing! The place is tiny, but they make excellent use of the space. Everything was presented beautifully (especially the thai iced tea!) and in reasonable portions for a good price. I had the chicken satay (very tasty) and tofu pad thai (a little sweet in my opinion but still very good). My boyfriend had the roast pork butt appetizer which he devoured in about 3 seconds. YUM!

Jenny D.

I am first of all really impressed by their price. $8 prix fixe where you get a salad (which is a nice simple spring salad w/ thai dressing), an appetizer, and an entree! You can't beat that, especially in W. Village. Papaya salad: 3/5. Nice and crunchy, great palette cleanser. Basil shrimp: 3/5 Shrimp were the sad, puny kind you see forlorn at a seafood market. BUT the flavors were great. I will get beef next time. Thai iced tea: 5/5. This really hit the spot. Not only do they serve it as tea ice cubes with a side of tea, there's the fanfare of having cream on the side and liquid sugar if you so desire. I poured it all in and it was heaven. The service here is great, food arrives so fast, and the presentation is so cute and neat. Definitely a great regular lunch spot.

Linda W.

This place is average. I am quite confused with the high rating its got. Granted, I didn't come for the Sunset menu. Came in at 10, was hurried by the staff, told that the kitchen closes at 10:30, and i needed to hurry and order. The place is cute enough, and the presentation of the food was beautiful, but the food itself wasn't the best. Tofu was fresh, very happy about that. The tofu stuffed with vegetables was super fresh, just the right crispy. Only issue was that the peanut sauce it was in overpowered everything in that dish. Tofu basil was good, though I'm not sure about zucchini in my tofu basil. But the Pad Thai, I see some rave reviews about the pad thai. Definitely the worse dish of the night. No sprout, taste was bland. Tasted more like chinese food than Thai. No flavor whatsoever. Ended up pouring the tofu basil sauce on the pad thai to save the dish. I didn't find the staff particularly helpful, though they may have been in a hurry to leave. Who knows. I probably won't be coming back, definitely tons of other places to eat around town.

Martha G.

I was really pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed my lunch at Pinto. It was a Saturday afternoon, and the restaurant only had about 3 groups of people in it. Usually a bad sign - but not at all! The lunch special simply cannot be beat. For $8, you get a starter salad, and appetizer, and an entree. The starter salad was simply a bed of greens, but the dressing on the salad was really perfection. Light, tangy, and not overloaded. I then had the papaya salad. It too mimicked the salad - lightly and perfectly dressed, tangy, and topped with peanuts. Yum yum. Finally, I had the tofu and vegetable dish. The tofu was nice and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and not soaked in oil. There were plenty of vegetables in the dish, and enough rice to soak up the leftover sauce. The flavor was spot on, as well. The food here tastes really fresh. I can't comment much on the ambience since it was so empty on a Saturday afternoon. But don't let lack of people turn you away!

Linda C.

$8 prix fixe lunch - three courses in a nice modern Thai bistro? Such a deal. I really love how they serve their iced tea...make sure you order it! It's not 100% authentic Thai, but it works in a pinch for a quick lunch meal. Nice atmosphere. Love sitting in the front window for a slightly intimate lunch.

Yoshi M.

Generally pretty good so its actually a 3.5 STAR. Small restaurant with above average food...... but small menu. If they had a bigger menu I would definitely be BACK! but I was surprised they did not even have sticky rice!!!!!!! How can you not?? :( Food was tasty though I must say but just didn't hit THE spotSPOT. Very intimate spot though, cute for dates :)

Elaine T.

It's hard to find good Thai food in the city. Pinto is the only place I have returned back to. They have a small menu but I like them all! My favorites are the crab fried rice ($14) served in a coconut shell and PCU noodles ($10). The thai-iced tea ($4) is always fun to order since you can make it yourself, but i always find that it is too sweet to my liking. I just had it for dinner. I wished I ordered more so I could have leftovers. *sigh* I will be back!

Deb C.

I love Thai food. It's the perfect medium for a voracious carnivore and a timid pescatarian. This place definitely wasn't our first choice, but thanks to good Yelp reviews (which is really how we pick anywhere we're going to eat - I think our non-Yelp friends hate us for it), we made our way to Pinto. Don't walk by the place! We went on a Wednesday night around 9 pm. We waited at the bar and each got a drink - me the "white chicks" and him the strawberry mojito - as we looked over the menu. My drink was dark chocolate sauce mixed with vodka and another liquid which I forget. It was like alcoholic chocolate milk, but not as sweet. His was a regular mojito, and really tasty. As for the food, we got shrimp popcorn and tom yum goon for appetizers and pumpkin curry for entrees. Omg this was like a party in my mouth. The fried shrimp popcorn came with a chili mayonnaise (I think that's what it was) and you couldn't taste any oily residue, and the shrimp were de-tailed and juicy. The tom yum goon soup was really yummy! The bowl came with the "dry ingredients" and then the server poured the soup from a kettle into the soup. For entrees, I got one of the Fall specials - pumpkin curry. I got to choose my own meat (tofu counts) and omg it was delicious. The chunks of tofu were HUGE and expressed the flavor of the sauce very well. I mixed my whole dish with rice, but the sauce was still potent. I was smiling like a fool the whole time I was eating because my taste buds were so happy! The wait staff was very attentive, and were dressed to fit the atmosphere. Their outfits were really nice, more...Express model than waiter at a Thai restaurant. The napkin comes with a single fork tied with a little black ribbon that says "Pinto". The decor was just very calming, honestly. All the following is irrelevant to food, but the experience counts, too! I'm definitely going back.

Nor B.

I come here quite often on my lunch break. I love the Lunch Special here! It really is a great deal. i am big fan of the green curry and the steak options for entrees -- though its hard to go wrong here; everything is so good! Its quiet and quain. Oh! a few times I've been celebrities have been strolling by (random). This is impeccable especially considering the price.

Sarah M.

Fantastic Thai food and super cozy. Would be perfect for a date. This place is much more reasonably priced then the much-hyped Fatty Crab nearby, and the food is A LOT better. When I heard the name I thought it would be Mexican/Latin American food (pinto bean?) but apparently Pinto means "lunchbox" in Thai. I got the pad thai with tiger shrimp which I'd highly recommend and my friend got the curry which she enjoyed as well. I would definitely go back again to try other dishes. Everything about this restaurant - from the flavors and presentation of the dishes to the layout and floor design- seems perfectly designed and very clean.

Kate L.

The food here is good, but it is not traditional Thai cuisine. I asked if they could make the red curry spicy, but it was still sweet when it came out. My friend had the spicy lo mein, which was excellent. It was so good that I ordered it for takeout the following night. The papaya salad was good, but a bit sweet for my taste. The pork butt appetizer was recommended by the waiter. It was awesome and I highly recommend it. Overall a good experience and I would eat here again.

Abe G.

Fools! People are swooning over the "Sunset Menu", while their Prix Fix lunch is unbeatable. For $8, you get a salad, a choice of appetizer, and a main dish. There is a wide variety of possibilities, but I went ahead and got the salad,fries with spicy mayo, and the red curry. Also, I ordered their signature Iced Tea for $4, which is a little expensive, but well worth it. We went for lunch on a Saturday, and the place was virtually empty, but started to get busy while we were dining. The Iced Tea was awesome. It comes with these 2 cubes of frozen tea, and you add milk and tea yourself. Although I am sure you can get creative and mess with the proportions to get cool combinations and adjust to taste, I poured in all of the milk, all of the tea, and all of the simple syrup. It was delicious, although a little small. The tap water was continuously refilled, however. The glasses for the water were tall and skinny, so they ran out pretty quickly, but the well-dressed waiter came by and replenished it from a really cool pitcher every few minutes. The salad was meh. Not enough dressing, not enough flavor. Saladful, I guess.Also came in a cool plate. The fries, however, were awesome! Perfectly crispy, they were more home fries than anything else, chiefly because they were cubed, the way home fries usually are. Fried to a crisp and well seasoned, they went very well with the dipping sauce. The Curry was phenomenal. Don't get me wrong, it was not as spicy as I would have liked, and the portion size was not great, but it tasted divine. Just enough bamboo shoots and other vegetables. Also, the rice went perfectly with it, and the chicken was perfectly succulent (I believe in the description it said it was free-range), and the vegetables fresh. I guess I would have to say that this is the place Spice is trying to be. Stylish in decor, silverware, and wait staff, it is still well priced and delicious. Great neighborhood, it really has the feel of eating at a small, exclusive restaurant, without being overly pompous. No, they do not give you a vat of Curry like they do at Spice, but the service is exponentially better, the prices are the same, and the food tastes better. There are minor faults, but the strengths more than make up for them.

Siv L.

Have been to Pinto 3 times and have ordered the same thing each time (the green curry with beef and a side of brown rice). It never fails to impress me (can you tell that I love green curry with beef?!). The wait is never long, and the service is always great.

Mike B.

$8.00 for an appetizer and pad Thai? How can you go wrong? They'd have to crap on a dish for me not to give this place at least a 3. I had the garlic chicken and the other 3 people I went with some variation of pad Thai. My garlic chicken was really good, but the pad Thai got mixed reviews. I would give this place a 4, but I just had lunch at the Thailand Cafe last week and the food was much better for about the same price. I do think the yelp review needs to update this place from a $$ to a $.

Akruti D.

Went here last weekend with some friends who swear by this place - I though it was good but I wouldn't rave about it. We started out with the Stuffed Tofu, Mushroom Crunch, and the Crispy Roll. The Crispy Roll and Mushroom Crunch were amazing (but I also think that about most things fried). The Stuffed Tofu was displayed interestingly but as far as taste, it didn't really excite me. We also had drinks there but only one person in our party had a mixed drink, some fruity one but it was fantastic and made with fresh fruit. The entrees were definitely portioned to share (which is what we did thankfully). The Pumpkin Curry was unique but not as flavorful as I would have imagined although the friends I was with swore that it is usually much better so they must've been having an off night. We also got a noodle dish that was sufficiently spicy and countered the Pumpkin Curry well. We also weirdly ordered the Potato Fries w/ Chili Mayo which is obviously not Thai and didn't go with the meal but was probably by absolute favorite item of the night!! Will return but hoping I will truly get to understand what all the rage is about next time. Side notes: We were told it would be a 20 minute wait and we definitely waited more like 45 minutes but we just ordered apps at the bar while we waited. Vegetarians should ask which dishes can be made veg as some of them sound like they are veg but are not so always ask (they are very polite and patient in going through what works for your diet).

Tom L.

Love the setting, the lighting, the decor. Service was fair. Unfortunately food is beyond overhyped. Not really digging the whole Thai fusion concept. While I like the trendy setting as much as the next person- would also love to have some rocking Thai food to match.

C C.

I have been to Pinto a few times with a group of friends. I love their coconut fried rice that come out in an actual coconut. Their Thai iced tea comes out with all the ingredients separated in glasses so you can mix the drink as you wish. Would definitely go back!

Ray V.

Great place for Thai in the neighborhood. The food is great, the drinks are awesome but it's a tad small inside this restaurant. We yelped for a good Thai restaurant around Christopher Street and this place came up as the highest rated and with the highest ratings. We both ordered a Thai iced tea. Grilled beef salad and stuffed tofu for appetizer. For entree, we ordered tofu with basil and spicy chicken with five seeds. For dessert, we shared a sticky rice and mango. The Thai iced tea came in tiny containers for you to mix (vials of tea, milk and simple syrup). Very cool! The salad was really tasty .... the vinaigrette of spicy lime juice made the dish very appetizing. The stuffed tofu is basically 2 fried slices of tofu stuffed with chopped cucumber, onions and tomatoes over a savory peanut sauce. The spicy chicken with five seeds is delicious. Strips of quickly fried chicken tossed in a "chilli jam" and five types of seeds (peanut, cashew, pumpkin seeds, ... forgot the other 2). The basil tofu was meh ... nothing to write home about but it's only 1 of 2 vegetarian entree my partner can choose from. The sticky rice and mango dessert was also really good. All in all, our dinner was amazing and really tasty. I'd definitely come back to this place. If you are a vegetarian, be aware that most of their dishes contains fish sauce. Some of the sauces and gravy are pre-made with fish sauce so they can't omit them. Go for a few appetizer instead (the stuffed tofu is amazing as well)

Craving Cholent X.

Went in for a quick midweek dinner...no plans...no expectations. The food was great....not your typical $9 dinner thai food...more eclectic...more better. We had mushroom crunch (watch that first burst of hot yummy mushroom juice) and roasted pork butt (hehehe...butt) for appetizers. Both were delicious choices. We shared the Crispy (or was it Crunchy?) Pad Thai with Chicken made with wonton skins and smoked tofu (it doesn't seem to be on the website's dinner menu...which, by the way, I find difficult to read). It was really good...especially with a little added fresh squeeze of lime (which, in a perfect 5 star world, I would not have had to ask and wait for). All in all a great meal with good (but not great) service. Not bad for a Wednesday night.

Tracy K.

Another one of those Thai places that I Wanted to like, but unfortunately it was pretty mediocre. We had the papaya salad, satay chicken, and green curry chicken. Papaya salad did not pass my test -- papaya was sliced too coarsely and not well pounded to soften it up, making this a hard and exhausting salad to crunch through. Sauce didn't have the right balance of palm sugar and fish sauce, a bit one-dimensional in the salt flavor. Green curry was watery, not enough coconut milk to add thickness. It tasted almost like it had been made from curry paste rather than the fresh basil, cilantro, and peppers that add the punch to a homemade curry. This place definitely doesn't match up to Queens Thai food.

Jude D.

The food is a step above your standard Thai fare, with interesting variations on classic dishes you may see all over. They have an eight dollar lunch special which includes a salad and a smaller portioned main dish (I wish more places would offer less food for less money.) They also offer another special from 3:30-6:00 which is an appetizer, main course and drink for fifteen dollars. Very reasonable. The four stars are because it was pretty dead in there. I almost felt bad leaving when I did because the other people would be the only people left.

Amanda T.

Good, but their execution is a bit patchy. Of the various dishes sampled on a girls' night, only some were a definite "yes." I had the green curry with shrimp and it was yummy, but teetering close to being overly sweet. The crab cake app was a hit, but it didn't strike me as being particularly Thai in flavor. I didn't care for their satay. It tasted as if their sauce came from a jar or something. Too sweet and goopy. The crab fried rice was a small portion and quite plain. Also, is it just me or is their bathroom way too dark? What's up with that!?

MEI Z.

It's really sweet... kind of everything is sweet... even beef and noodle.... too sweet to me and my friend.... SO not too bad.... but it is pricerite...

Kat S.

Pinto's lunch special is amazing for the price! If you dine in, service can be a little slow, but if you live or work close, call for delivery, you won't regret it.

Jonathan B.

Pinto is the Nordstroms of dining in many ways. Nordstroms when there's a decent sale going down, even. I live a large man's penis length from this place, and probably average 1x a week for a year or so. So listen up and take this advice from a bs'er who actually knows what he's talking about: Basil chicken. Crab fried rice. Chicken with five seeds. Crispy mushrooms. Are patently great by basically any metric of Thai. Doesn't matter your price point, or if you are used to Las Vegas Thai, or Thailand Thai. It is damn, damn good. Pad see ewwww is also nice. People seem to like the pad-t a lot, but it's on the sweeter, less peanuty side, be warned. Solid service, solid drinks, great prices, great consistency. Easy 5 star'er.

Nina S.

Cute little spot to have an inexpensive dinner before a night out in the west village. All bottles of wine are $28, which is very affordable. For an appetizer I had the dumplings, which were very good. For my main course I had the beef pad thai, which was ok. It didn't come with any of the usual condiments I expect to see (lime, peanuts, etc.) and it was already pre-sweetened (I like to control the amount of sugar I add.) I tried my friend's PCU noodle and liked it better than my pad thai so I would recommend ordering that noodle dish instead.

Jen D.

While on my recent visit to NYC, I was staying at a friend's place which happened to be directly across the street from Pinto. Fancy dancy thai food? Eh... I wasn't too sure about that. Then I saw the lunch specials. $8. YES. $8 for a lunch special. You get: - a green salad with a nice tangy balsamic dressing - choice of 6 appetizers - choice of 7 entrees I went with the: - green salad - fried organic tofu w/ spicy mayo - grassfed skirt steak with steamed veggies and rice The tofu was fresh and delicious. Fried to perfection and the spicy mayo was a nice touch for dipping. The grassfed skirt steak was FANTASTIC. Good portion. For the veggies there were sliced yellow squash, onions, baby bok choy one of veggies I couldn't recognize, but it was very very tasty. To wash all of that down, I ordered the Pinto Thai Icea Tea. This is not your normal thai iced tea. This was FRESHLY BREWED thai ice tea with a twist. For starters, they brew the tea and use it to make ice cubes. This proved to be very good, being that the drink never got watered down. Secondly, they also brew fresh tea that is used as the actual drink. On the side there are two little glasses. One contains the heavy cream and one contained lemongrass syrup. The lemongrass syrup is a tweak to the original recipe. All of this comes out on a tray and the main glass has a metal stirrer which is also used as a straw. Clever. The service was polite and fast. Lunch was perfect and CHEAP. *pics are up above*

Laura S.

Great price value, lovely atomsphere and nice food. Their menu had what the typical Thai restaurants would have, and for three orders, each one of us were happy with all of our lunch specials. Portion was nice too

Joyce L.

We came here for the sunset pre-fixe menu which is an excellent deal. It is $15 and includes an appetizer, an entree and a drink. We had the chicken pad thai, basil shrimp, roasted pork butt salad, crispy rolls, tom yum goong soup (not included on the pre-fixe menu) and the pinto thai iced tea. The crispy rolls were pretty standard but still very tasty and I love lotus roots so this was right up my alley. The roasted pork butt was very good and reminded me of pernil but a little different since it was tangy due to the vinaigrette. The meat was very juicy and the leafy greens were very fresh. The soup was excellent and all the ingredients were so fresh and meshed well with the soup base. I highly recommend this. It was a great balance between sour and spicy. The chicken pad thai is still some of the best pad thai I have ever had. The noodles are just right and not mushy like most thai places. I would have liked if they hadn't put so much peanut sauce in it though. The basil shrimp was just OK. It was too spicy and afterwards my friend and I had a minor case of heartburn. If you do get it and cannot stand too much spiciness I would definitely ask for it mild. The thai iced tea was the best part and I absolutely loved the presentation of it. You pretty much mix your own drink and it is brilliant that they give you tea ice cubes so that it doesn't water down your drink. I highly recommend this place and would certainly go back again to try the other items on their menu.

Lisa W.

This is a solid Thai joint in the West Village. It's a very small restaurant so it has an intimate atmosphere. Service is very friendly. I tried the beef PCU (their version of pad see ew but with thinner pad thai noodles) which was good in a standard way although I somewhat longed for the thicker rice noodles.

Nikolai V.

Amazing. Go for the lunch special $8 for great Pad See Ew (PCU), an appetizer, and a salad. At the end of the meal, I couldn't believe that it was so cheap. Highly recommend. I REALLY want this place to stay in business.

Cecille C.

It's a very nice place and the pumpkin curry is something any Thai food fan shouldn't miss. However, I felt like this place is more suitable for a smaller group of people. If you have more than 4, it could be really crowded and uncomfortable because of the narrow layout of the place... Anyway, it worths a try.

Stephanie M.

Great spot. The atmosphere is relaxed, everything is clean, the wait staff are decent and everything is very presentable. The food is fantastic - the PCU is so flavorful and delicious. The basil chicken was also very good, but very mild. Lots of real vegetables. Great meal. Really great value!

Devin S.

I can't imagine ever being dissatisfied with anything on Pinto's menu. I've been here three times now, twice for dinner with a large group (6~) and once for a lunch date, and I've thoroughly enjoyed every item I've sampled. Pinto comes feels like a somewhat upscale take on Thai food. That's not to imply it's "inauthentic" or "fusian" by any means (menu items are classic Thai dishes), just that it's more on the savory side than it is on the spicy side, and the decor and general ambiance are romantic and classy. Also, they use only naturally raised, antibiotic-free meat and poultry in their mains. I don't know if it's actually the grass-fed beef or just the magic of the Pinto chefs, but the PCU noodle with beef is the best beef with noodles dish I think I've ever had anywhere. That and the green curry with shrimp are my favorite dishes here, but you really can't go wrong with anything. The thai iced tea is great, too -- it's served with super frozen, seemingly unmelting iced tea cubes, and it's delicious. If you work in the area, DEFINITELY go here for lunch. The $8 appetizer + entree special is the best lunch deal I've found in the west village yet for how amazing the food is. You also get a side salad on top of the app.

Sherri H.

Not authentic Thai at all, but pretty good American Thai fusion. Dumplings were expensive for 3, but they were large and very yummy. Panang curry was tasty and portion was generous. Delivery was super fast.

Jacqueline Y.

4 Stars for the Foods 3 Stars for the Services = 3.5 Stars Overall We started with various appetizers including, the crab cakes, the shrimp dumplings, the roast pork butt, and thai salad. We didn't realize that the crab cakes and the roast pork butt actually were accompanied with mixed greens, so we didn't necessarily need the thai salad, but more greens is better than less greens. the shrimp dumplings and the crab cakes were the favorites, the roast pork butt was overly salty. We also ordered some fresh coconut water which was mostly just ice, so I'd skip that. For entrees we had the chicken pad thai, pumpkin curry with chicken and the crab fried rice. It's important to keep in mind that this isn't a traditional thai restaurant so none of the dishes can be compared to your favorite thai spot. The chicken pad thai was pretty good, it had more flavor and spice then traditional pad thai noodles which I enjoyed. The pumpkin curry was nicely favored with zucchini and bamboo shoots. The crab fried rice was good as well and was served in a fresh coconut. The coconut inside is actually cooked, so you can scoop out some of the sweet coconut flesh and pair it with a bite of salty fried rice. Overall the meal was enjoyable and tasty but I don't think i'd CRAVE to come back.

Sean H.

Great little place in the west village, definitely small, but the food is good and not too expensive. Love the crispy mushrooms, and also had the chicken pad Thai which was very good.

Taiyo O.

Lunch special is a steal! It's only $8. It comes with salad (baby lettuces mix with frisse), choice of appetizers ( I chose Taro Fritter - came with four and they were light and crunchy as I like it) and main dish. My friend ordered grilled skirt steak with steamed bok choy, sliced bamboo shoots and zucchini. I came with a small bowl of dressing(?). It looked more like salsa. Unfortunately this dish was bland. Definitely missing fish sauce or something to bring all flavor together. The salsa like sauce didn't do after I poured over. Another main dish, we had was PCU noodle with beef & bok choy. I always like this dish and it was good as always. It gave me a smile. Noodle, beef and bok choy were mixed well with this brown sauce. The sauce is sweat and savory but not hot (I asked for Thai chili powder that is essential for Thai cooking. I saw it on the tables of any vendors and restaurants in Thailand but what I got was, I believe, spicy paprika). I loved how Thai Iced tea was served. Tea was in a small glass pitcher. Slim glass cup had iced cubes made out of tea. Syrup and cream were in a small cube shaped glass. All were in a square wood box (drinks are not included in lunch special). With drink and lunch, it came about $15 with a tip each. It is a great deal in this area. Cheap as Chinatown but offers modern space with a good service.

miz m.

After eating here once this place has become a standard in our takeout menu pile. When a Thai food craving hit, we decided to try out this spot. Waiters look like school kids in their matching gray sweaters, white shirts and black pants, but service is decent and the food comes quickly. I love pad see eiw, so I got the PCU noodles. Noodles are not the typical wide flat noodle that I'm use to -- instead they are more like linguini sized noodles, but the flavors are solid and the dish was tasty. When the bf tasted my dish he exclaimed, "yum!" Solid Thai food at decent prices. Still does not beat my favorite, Pongsri, But it is a decent substitute while in the West Village.

Eliza M.

Man, their ice tea is so cool! They bring out the ingredients for you in a small container, and you mix your tea on your own. You eassentially control the sweetness, the flavors and it makes for a memorable experience. The food is pretty good, too. I'll come back.

Amanda B.

Now I'm not one for falling in love with inanimate objects, but the crispy chicken and five seeds at Pinto... it's got the moves. And the pork butt, so juicy! ... Oh yes, I've got the giggles. No judgement zone!

SaRea S.

Crab fried rice in young coconut + a few lychee martini's = a great place to bring a friend and catch up!

Jesse B.

I think that the food was really good and the service was great. My girlfriend and I had a really nice and great time. The food is banging and such an affordable price.

Kimberly F.

I used YELP to find Pinto last night and was excited to find a cute, quaint Thai place. Was excited to try the crab fried rice everyone was raving about in search of my new favorite restaurant in NYC. At 11:30, my bf and I walked into the fully packed restaurant (only 2 tables in the front were open and the bar area) and waited for about 5 minutes until the waiter/host came over from the lively back area. He then informed us they were closed. Um, it was Saturday night and it was a fully packed house, and according to the times that YELP has listed, they were open for another half an hour. No explanation, no anything...just a curt dismissal. Ended up going two doors down to Lima's Cafe...where their hours are listed correctly and they have some sort of customer service.

Chris K.

Great food, service and value. We enjoyed our meal so much. The decor was modern warm and inviting. Start with the Thai salad then go with a red curry dish you won't be disappointed. Also must not forget the Thai tea it was probably the best ever.

Rasha J.

Nice tasting food. They have this happy hour special for food: appetizer with main course and a drink (soda or basic wines and two different kind of beers) for 15$. I had the organic tofu pad Thai, satay chicken appetizer and a diet coke. Pretty good deal for decent portion size. Place is super small and I was told the bathroom was really dark meaning no sufficient lighting. Would come here again for the food

Althea A.

My friend and I weren't actually planning on eating here. But the Peruvian restaurant that figured in our plans wasn't open at their scheduled hour, we had a limited amount of time, and this place was right there, advertising an $8. lunch special. I wasn't taken by the decor - it's very gray and minimalist. It's aiming at haute design, but ends up feeling a little bit dull and oppressive. The food was fine, but not exceptional. The portions were generous - neither of us cleaned our plates. But if the food had been more delicious, I might have. It wasn't bad - just not exciting. I did really like how the thai iced tea came with all the components separate, and you could mix it up yourself. That was kind of fun.

Juan J.

What you have to get: crab fried rice, beef salad, and stuffed tofu. Even my non-tofu-lover friends said that the stuffed tofu is surprisingly good! The place is small, and they will not let you sit until everyone in your party is present (a little charllenge because all my friends have poor judgement of time...sigh) The restaurant is "romantically lit", but the restroom is almost a complete darkness.. :)

Angela H.

After a very busy and LONG day, I had a craving for Thai and wanted to try a place I had never been before in the area. The service was great, as I was attended to right away. I ordered the steamed vegetable dumplings and pad thai with tofu and vegetables. Both were not very good. The second star is for playing J Dilla's "Think Twice". If you love thai like I do, do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. This may suffice for people who live in the immediate area. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there.

Taquito E.

Wow! I was just blown away by this dining experience. We arrived before 6 for the Sunset Special, which even though shortens the list of dishes, is still a fantastically good deal for the West Village area. Of course, as recommended by other Yelpers, I ordered the ice tea. At first I was a bit skeptical for a thai bistro to be know for its ice tea. However it was genius! You have probably seen this mentioned in hundreds of reviews, but even other guests at the table who do not indulge in ice-tea drinking like I do adored its creativity. For the table, we ordered a mushroom crunch and spring rolls. Spring rolls were not entirely unique themselves, but the foam dipping sauce with them highlighted their flavor with its creative charm. The mushroom crunch was the genius appetizer. Wow! Deep fried Portabella and shiitake mushrooms (I think). They were not greasy whatsoever the portion was large and the sesame seeds only highlighted the flavor. For the entree we ordered thai basil and pad thai. The thai basil was very good, with a tasty sauce. The pad thai had a brilliant, fresh tamarind flavor, that has won my award as my favorite pad thai. For dessert we were presented with a raspberry sauce panna cotta. The dessert was very well done and the lemongrass flavor was appreciated. Overall, the meal was fantastic, one of the most intriguing thai meals to date. Only thing to complain about was that we were seated in a stuffy part of the bistro, but after asking we were promptly reseated to a more ventilated area. Also the bathroom, while clean, was extremely dark.

Lloyd K.

Great restaurant. It became one of my favorite Thai restaurant in NYC. It might be a small restaurant but they do their best. All the dishes are reasonably priced, and they also give you fair amount of food. I also like the fact that their food is slightly different from typical Thai restaurant in NYC. I like their Pad See Ew and Tom Yum Soup! Also their Thai Iced Tea!

Sushant C.

Great customer service! We ordered 7 different dishes and all of them were really good.

Adam S.

Nice variety and different take on traditional Thai food in NYC. We started with the homemade shrimp dumpling (noodles themselves appear to be house creation. Followed up by sharing the Pumpkin Curry Shrimp complete with loads of veggies and chunks of very flavorful fresh pumpkin. Bonus points for amble sauce to spoon over the rice and Pad Thai. Pad Thai was also nice rendition with more veggies than pedestrian variety plus some strips of crispy home noodles again. Only minus was quantity of shrimp meat in the Curry.

Sarah B.

I found Pinto through Yelp, and I've been back many times. It's a gem in the West Village, and my favorite Thai restaurant in the city. My favorite is the basil chicken. I've tried other things but order it pretty much every time I'm there. As others have noted, definitely try the thai iced tea. It's fun, not too expensive, and really delicious! Service is just okay, and the place is small, but the affordability, cute spot and food make it worth it. I bring all of my friends here when visiting from out of town and they all love it just as much!

Audrey J.

When you wake up at noon on a Sunday, have a mugful of cereal, then fall asleep for three hours on your futon with a warm pack easing your stiff neck, by the time 5:30PM rolls around, you are inexplicably one hongree mofo. As I walked towards Baoguette for the second day in a row, I passed by a sandwich board sign advertising some deal at Pinto...which honestly didn't catch my eye, but the menu in the window advertising crab fried rice cooked in a coconut shell did. That said, after I sat down in the perfectly-lit, dark-yet-cleanly-and-modernly-decorated restaurant, and after the waitress gave me a "Sunset Menu" loose sheet along with the regular menu, my frugal Asian side just could not pass up on their $15 deal, which was apparently what was on that sandwich board sign. As clarification, the $15 deal is offered between 4PM and 6PM (perfect for today's I'm-a-granny-who-eats-at-5:30PM situation), and it includes an appetizer, an entree, and a drink. The second my Thai iced tea masterpiece arrived with its ice cubes made of frozen tea, I knew I was in for a treat. The presentation was dynamite (see Local Photos), and its mix-it-yourself components of separate tea carafe, milk, and liquid sugar gave it a chemistry lab feel (in a good way). The tea was delicious and lovely, and, with the frozen-tea-ice-cubes, it lasted well through my meal because the ice cubes did not dilute the taste. For my appetizer, I had the roasted pork butt over mesculin greens. It had a good, sharp flavor, and the greens were fresh and crisp. There was so much food that I could barely make a dent in my entree of "PCU Noodles" (also known as pad see ew on "regular" Thai food menus). That said, the pad see ew was good, chock-full with chicken and bok choy, and light on the oil, which is a good thing. Guess we all know what I'm having for dinner tomorrow. That said, I DID ask the waitress to make my pad see ew a little spicy, but it appears she forgot to convey that request to the cooks. Oh well. It was also a little weird to be there with only two other tables taken (I felt like the servers were a little hover-craft-y), but that's probably because it was so early. Either way, I'm happy with my experience, and you should definitely try this place - if only to have their artfully presented Thai iced tea. (Again, SEE THE PIC!)

Chaun S.

Love the pad thai and the soy sauce noodle dish. They serve a deconstructed thai ice tea something you won't expect it taste great too!

Monique B.

The food is amazing despite the restaurant being very small. The cocktails were not so great, but the food more than made up for it. We ordered the grilled beef salad and it was amazing. The beef was perfectly cooked and it came with a standard lettuce and tomato salad with a good vinaigrette on top. The beef was absolutely outstanding. I also had the summer special of Drunken Noodles, one of my favorite thai dishes. You could choose between beef, chicken, and tofu, so I chose the beef since the appetizer had been so good. The drunken noodles were not at all what I was used to. They used spaghetti noodles instead of the usual wide rice noodles. The noodles are usually my favorite part of the dish but I have to say I didn't miss them one bit. The flavor and seasoning on the noodles was amazing and the beef was again cooked to perfection. I will definitely go back and have to try the make your own thai iced tea next time.

Nick A.

Pros: Food came quickly and hot Cons: 1) 4$ extra for "crispy" pad thai....and there was nothing "crispy" about it. It felt like I was eating regular Pad Thai. It wasn't even all that good either. Plus there was no lime (which might be just a preference, but I think all Pad Thai should come with a slice). 2) The Potato fries with curry mayo was good....but the sauce came in a thimble size container and I quickly ran out of it before the fries were done. (Not worth 5$). Overall: The food was clearly not worth the price. I will not be ordering from here again. There are much better Thai food places in the area.

Vincent S.

Food was good, especially the mushroom crunch and popcorn shrimp apps! Little down on service but it was ok, but didn't appreciate them taking the garbage out thru restaurant while I was still eating. It was close to closing time not past it. Overall was but could have been better.

Elizabeth L.

I like this place. Good lunch deal, attentive service, and nice neighborhood. I ordered the Peu Noodle - soy sauce noodles with beef. The portion was very generous, and I was impressed by the quality and quantity of meat in the dish. Only thing is, I would have never known this place was a Thai restaurant were it not for my handy Yelp application on my blackberry. Decor is kind of minimalist and dare I say slightly black and depressing. Atmosphere could use an upgrade.

Stephen P.

I ordered the roasted pork butt appetizer and the crab fried rice served in a coconut. Everthing was delicious. So good I came back the next day with Branden K. Favorite Thai restaurant in NYC. If its at all cold out, don't sit in the front by the door... you will regret it.

Sannidhi J.

Visited this place when my best friend and I were on a look out for a GOOD dinner one weekend. I liked it soo much that when my fiance was visiting me in NY for our anniversary, I had to take him there. I absolutely love this place. Its the reason I started loving Thai food again (after a misfortunate dinner a few months ago). Superb ambience (V romantic), Delicious Ice Tea (please go back, if you didn't try it) and great location! Only Minus: Its very tiny, limited seating. So make sure you go well in advance if you have a large group that needs to be seated.

Jeanne C.

Love!! Great ambiance, great value. The strawberry mojitos are DELICIOUS! Came here on a Friday night, and waited about 10 minutes for a table of two. They let you sit at the bar if you're waiting for a table. We ordered the chicken pad thai, and thai curry (each were $10ish bucks). And also fried calamari for appetizer. The inside is so cute, it made both of us want to open up a restaurant. It's very modern inside, and clean. The service is awesome, and moreover, our total was only $60 and both of us had a drink too! (So 2 drinks + appetizer + 2 entrees = STEAL). I will come back again and again!

Boris R.

Yesterday my friends and I went to eat in Pinto restaurant and learned that this restaurant offered $15 per person to order one appetizer, one main dish, and one drink at around 5:00 p.m. The young waitress was friendly to take our orders. We will go back and eat there again!

Tanya N.

Cheap, tasty and in a sleek space. Their $8 lunch special is awesome. It comes with a green salad, choice of app and entree. I came here around 2pm so it was quiet which is great considering it's a narrow restaurant so there's not much seating. I had their papaya salad which had a spicy fish sauce dressing & topped with crushed peanuts. I really liked it. It was a bit spicier than I anticipated but good. I then had their pad thai which chicken was which delicious. Unlike other pad thai noodles I had, it wasn't overly sauced or salty. It's probably one of the best pad thais I've had in recent memory. The space itself was slick with small tables. The servers were nice and I liked their outfit: gray cardigan with a white shirt & black tie. Great thai place in the West Village.

Jenny B.

Great! possibly my fav thai place in nyc. the way they serve their ice tea (deconstructed) is so cute. food was delish, and if you go early you can get cheap pre fixe

Triple C.

This review is for lunch special only. For $8 (as of April 2012), you get a salad, an appetizer, and an entree (which is a pretty common deal in the city). Their salad dressing that has a hint of lime/lemon is crisp and fresh. For appetizers, You can't go wrong with either the fried tofu or the mushrooms. Both comes with spicy and creamy dipping sauce. For entrees, pcu noodle is way to go but you also can't go wrong with the others. The server (dude with glasses) remembers whenever I go there and always accommodates to our needs even before we ask. I think he has a psychic capability! That dude is my hero.

Cliff A.

Good food. I've been here twice. Give it a try.

Alice C.

Came here on two separate occasions: a V-Day dinner with my boyfriend, and dinner with a slightly larger group of 5 total. Probably not a great place for any groups larger than that without a prior reservation because it's a pretty small place. Like any other trendy Thai restaurant, there's the mood lighting and cramped seating. However, I would say the menu is pretty different from the other places (meaning not just the usual Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, Drunken Noodles, etc.). I've had the crab fried rice in coconut and the chicken with five seeds. Even though they're more creative with the menu, both dishes were not spectacular and just kind of average in taste. As for the service: the waiters are really attentive, and dressed snazzily in their matching grey cardigans. To sum it up, it's a cute place, but the food isn't anything to go back for. It's only redeeming factor is probably the make-your-own Thai iced tea, which actually kind of gets old after the first or second time you do it. The taste of the tea itself isn't even great, it's just cool that you get to pour the ingredients together haha.

Issam R.

We've been there for lunch. We were really surprised how good it was and how cheap this lunch was! The waiter was very nice, the place is small but really nice. Regarding the lunchmenu, we had an apetizer, an entree, i had : an ice tea : super good, the pad thai : really nice and my wife's salmon : super soft and good! We are defenitly coming back to that place.

Kim L.

The food here was good. I like all the curries. A bit overpriced for the quality and it seems to be a bit on the fusion side. I'd come here again, but only if I happen to be in the area.

Keri S.

I got takeout for lunch this week and was pleasantly surprised they had a great special: $8 for a salad, appetizer and entree (for example: salad, spring rolls, basil chicken). I mean, come on, that's a sweet deal. The food was tasty too! I'd go back for dinner next time because the decor inside looked really fun and modern.

Laura G.

Reasonably priced tasty food with decent wine menu. I like that you can order your entrees with choice of hormone-free meat or organic tofu. The decor is a bit austere and boring, since you can't look at anything else in the room that is visually interesting (glancing to either side of your table toward the other diners can be slightly intrusive). Probably best for takeout.

Imran A.

two words: lunch special $8 for a salad, one of 7 appetizers, and one of 7 entrees--noodles and curry amongst them. noodles are thin and translucent (my favorite kind) and cooked to perfection. plus, "all the meat and poultry is naturally raised and antibiotic-free." the tofu's even organic I live close so I pick up but the place is also really nice inside as well as really cheap (even for dinner) so it's good for anywhere from a date to totally casual not recommended for kids or groups, though, the place is small and yet not very cozy

Hillary V.

We ended up here for a very late lunch after walking the High Line. I had the fried tofu w/ spicy mayo appetizer and the green curry with beef. He had the spring rolls and the basil chicken. I thought mine was the most delicious; he thought his was. Always a good sign. The restaurant is pretty and seems like it would be pretty romantic at night with all the candles lit. Our waiter was just the right amount of attentive. Yum!

P M.

YUM! Awesome food. Had the green curry (yes, not so adventurous choice) and the flat iron steak with goji berry sauce (much more adventurous). Both were deelish. I actually would have preferred the sauce to be much less sweet but my husband thought it was perfect. The meat was done perfectly medium rare and soooo tender and juicy. We asked for the green curry extra spicy. Which was a mistake. It was delicious but there was steam coming out of my pores. Loved the cocktail I had here as well - 'white chicks' - white chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka and dark chocolate. Will definitely have to come here again.

Brian L.

Delicious food and a good atmosphere. Definitely try an appetizer with your meal and get the iced tea.

Garrett B.

This place is quite the find. I stumbled upon this today and was taken by surprise at the $8 lunch menu. I ordered the taro fritters and Pad Thai with shrimp. Both were really delicious. The Pad Thai had a little something different than other versions I've had; I liked it a lot. The restaurant has a great modern, trendy atmosphere. I can't speak for dinner pricing, but for lunch $8 is a steal for the Village.

Jason V.

The Beef Pad Thai is absolutely amazing and don't forget to was it down with a Thai Iced Tea. Food takes a while though so don't go on an empty stomach but definitely a place for cocktails & to chat with a few friends before dinner.

shashi k.

I'm being generous by giving this place 3 stars. The food was fresh and good, but a Thai restaurant that doesn't do spicy?!?! What is that? The ambiance is nice and the service was friendly. This is a place I would take a picky non-adventurous eater to try Thai food.

Kami T.

unspectacular. food was mediocre at best . wait was long. tables were small, we were kind of sitting right next to another group, pretty much in their conversation the whole time. i guess everyone is commenting on that fact that's it's cheaply priced, which is a plus, but I probably will not return here/ the only thing which was cool was that the Thai Iced tea was served in a very innovative manner. service was ok. bartender was slow.

Aehee P.

One of the best Thai in NY I've had thus far! We made reservations for the night before Valentine's day. Only complaint was that we had to wait about 15 minutes for our table. But it was well worth the wait! I ordered the savory potato fries w/chili mayo and my boyfriend ordered the creamy tom yam goong, we were pleasantly pleased with both. My A La Penang w/organic chicken was tasty and well flavored. My bf enjoyed his yummy PCU noodles. I enjoyed the make-your-own thai iced tea and loved the tea ice cube idea. Waiters were accomodating and presentable. Even the dessert (chocolate cake) was good! Prices were very reasonable, and though portions could've been a little bigger, the 3 course meal definitely satisfied me. Although a little small and definitely intimate, the inviting decor was just the icing on the cake. I can't wait to go back. Fun fact: I never really depended on Yelp until it helped me discover Pinto. Now I absolutely love Yelp!

Lucy L.

Thanks for iphone once again. I'm not sure how do I really feel about this place. my first impression was it's a fancy thai restaurant.. Americanized for sure. but decent to impress a date for sure. In terms of quality of food. I'm not too crazy about it. price is a little bit on the high note. interesting thai ice-tea. This place gives me a very pretentious vibe and I am not a big fan of it.

Barrett L.

This is probably one of the best kept secrets in the West Village. Came here on a recommendation from a good friend and went to lunch with my co-workers. Everything from the atmosphere to the food to the value and service was terrific. For just $8 you get a salad, appetizer, and entree. Everything was not only delicious, but plated very nicely as well. Furthermore, the make-your-own thai iced tea was a great complement to the meal. I'm not sure how they do dinner but for a lunch spot it's almost unbeatable.

Rich M.

A nice twist on traditional Thai. Had a simple salad and the chicken with 5 kinds of nuts. Nice selection of moderately priced wines. Definitely worth checking out if you are in the neighborhood.

Shiven B.

Amazing food! Try the lamb, unique to thai food. Was delicious. I gave it 4 stars because the place is very tiny, unfortunately we came with a group of 12 people, into a place that could only fit 25 max, so you could imagine how we felt. Anyhow the food was great! Go try it for a date!

S Y.

THE CRAB FRIED RICE. It's everything that I hope it would be...and more. Eating the crabmeat-rich, luxurious fried rice, I truly understood the benefit of yelping restaurants beforehand to find out what others have found to be absolutely delicious. Without yelp, I wouldn't have known to order the fried rice. Scraping the side of the coconut to get the coconut meat to compliment the fried rice was almost too good. Let's not forget the other half of the meal. No, not dessert. Alcohol. THE STRAWBERRY MOJITO. No need to try anything else (especially don't try the ginger drink). So why isn't this place 5 stars? Because of money. Should have gone for lunch.

Yosub K.

Oh look! 8 dollars for an appetizer and entree!...Oh wait, only on weekdays. What day is it? No, don't tell me the actual dat..I know it's the 19th! Saturday? Oh. What? It's snowing outside? Oh crap. I'm wearing my douchey Ed Hardy shoes with no lining.....Excuse me? Is the lunch special..um..still in effect today? It is?? Oh great! What should I get! Papaya salad, and for the entree...PCU noodles! Can I also get the Thai iced tea?....Whoa, you make your own iced tea! Pouring is fun! I appreciate this drink so much more now that I made it myself. Mmm, this papaya salad is hitting the spot. Not too spicy and not too sweet. I'm in limbo...but um...a good one. Ooh, these PCU noodles! Ai dought de gobble pourcions wood bee gobble a lot gobble shmallah gobble! So good. How much was mine? Only 12? For everything? Dude, I am soo coming back here for more.

David D.

Incredible value lunch. Salad, appetizer and entree for $8! The spring roll and green curry are delicious. Nice atmosphere too.

E S.

My husband and I found Pinto through a Yelp search. We were pleasantly surprised by this chic/hip restaurant with quality food and zero attitude. We appreciated the ambiance and customer service but most importantly, we really enjoyed our dinner. The restaurant is small but very intimate. We went on a weeknight and the crowd was perfect. My husband ordered the Crispy Chicken and Five Seeds while I went the "safe" route and ordered Pad Thai. Both entrees were mouthwatering delicious. Pinto is reasonably priced and you will not be disappointed. If you enjoy Thai Iced Tea, you must try their signature Pinto Thai Iced Tea. Its a modern twist on traditional Thai Iced Tea where they provide you with a glass full of tea flavored ice cubes, and you add your desired amount of tea, milk and sweetener to taste. Its fun and unique!

Lee W.

Make-your own Thai ice tea was the highlight. The sunset menu was really nice. Portions were not too much and not too little. Quiet little place. Loved it!

C. J.

I tried Pinto because of Yelp and was mostly pleased. The atmosphere is busy but we were far enough away from the bar that we never felt rushed -- which does create a bit of a wait for a table, however. In fact, we were in this restaurant for over two hours and left feeling full, satisfied and relaxed. The appetizers we tried were fine, if not very exciting. Our entrees, however, were excellent. I highly recommend the Organic Chicken Rama and the Green Curry. The Thai iced tea that everyone raves about was just okay -- I personally don't care to do the mixing, I thought that was lame and I'm not interested in "working," thank you. Having tried a few things, however, I would definitely go back.

Mark L.

PINTO -- The Take-Out Review Though I've never actually enjoyed my meal AT Pinto, it is definitely a hidden Thai gem amidst a sea of tattoo parlors and porn shops. The wildly-congenial staff is quick with fresh water and smiles as the kitchen curries away. Soft tea lights, soothing music and a warm wooden bar often make me wonder why I opt to carry-out in the first place. I've sampled across the menu and as previous reviews note, it is difficult to find a true clunker here. My hang-up with Pinto is that an overachieving staffer with champagne tastes and caviar dreams must spearhead the carry-out division. He clearly cut his teeth at Tiffany's or envisioned holiday windows for Barney's before segueing into Thai cuisine. If Queen Elizabeth snacked on the lawn of Windsor Castle, her staff would pack the tea and crumpets up in this. Clear capsules encase elegant plastic cutlery, silver embossed stamps stay sleek black boxes and silky rich ribbons keep bag handles in order. All quite decadent but I'm certain I can hear Al Gore sob atop a slushy ice cap everytime I untie the bow to my dinner.

R R.

I now have a new most favorite Thai place in NYC, y'all! This is the best Thai I've had ever in my life. I sampled three different app's (satay, dumplings, and fried mushrooms), and got the panang curry, and they were all PHENOMENAL. 3 apps, 2 entrees, and 2 diet cokes came to $50, so maybe a little pricier than your average Thai place, but DAMN do you get the bang for the buck! I will definitely be going back again and again.

Darren H.

Went for lunch, the food was great, and a total steal 15 bucks for a app, entree and a drink. The Roast pork app was served warm over greens and had the right mix of salty and sour. The PCU Noodles were essentially fried noodles with a soy sauce favor with tofu and vegetables. For the price it is great deal and makes up for food, plus the place is tiny but nice inside. I would come back when looking for a great deal on Thai.

Caro T.

Really excellent curry dishes -- loved the panang curry. They also have a friendly staff and great wine selection. Great price for the quality of food and atmosphere.

Amir P.

This place has hella good food. Lunch is only 8 bucks and it comes with an App. Must go!!!!!

G L.

I like to think I know what good Thai food is because I've been to Thailand... I like to brag about it. The first thing I looked for on the menu was pad see ew, which they call the PCU Noodle. The very courteous server pointed out upon ordering that their version did not use fat noodles like the dish normally should, but pad thai noodles instead. This is peculiar, and an example of how Pinto isn't intensely authentic, but measured as a West Village Thai restaurant it's pretty darn tasty. This pad thai/pad see ew crossover dish was good, as was pretty much everything else. The mushroom crunch appetizer was the only bad value on the menu even though they tasted alright. It was quiet on a weeknight, which was nice, and the servers were very good.

Jonah P.

Pinto is another "dime-a-dozen" Americanized Thai restaurants, but stands out from the pack with its ultimate success in producing tasty dishes. The space is tight, and the decor/atmosphere makes you wonder if you've stumbled into a trendy bar (a Mexican bar, specifically, considering the name above the door). The menu features both traditional dishes, as well as some to suit the palates of the less adventurous or spice-friendly patrons. On the recommendation of other Yelpers, we started with the crab cake. It was quite tasty, but if you really want a crab cake, don't search out Pinto. The entrees were basil chicken (called "Ka Pow" at most Thai restaurants) and green curry with shrimp. Both dishes were flavorful, well spiced and offered significant portions (though the shrimp were slightly overcooked). We finished our meal with beignets (effectively donuts) which, as non-Thai as you can get, were a great finale. A definite repeat.

Aubrey R.

Yummmm, Pinto is so good! It's definitely a little hidden and VERY tiny but the food is amazing and really reasonably priced. We got the dumplings as an appetizer, and I got the crab fried rice in young coconut for an entree. It was so delicious, and the presentation was beautiful. Bottles of wine are only $28 and the one we chose was quite tasty!

Eddie C.

Absolutely loved it. This place was recommended to me by a Yelper and I'm so glad I took her up on it. My wife and I double dated and we all LOVED our experience. The restaurant itself is small but they make the most of their limited space. Ambiance is great! The food however, was AWESOME! We all ordered different entrees and all four of us were happily satisfied. I ordered coconut crab fried rice which is served inside a coconut - great presentation. My wife had the salmon entree and of course I had to try it. It was perfectly seasoned and had great texture. One of my friends had the lamb entree and it was super tender and flavorful. Best of all, reasonable prices. We are going back!!!

Eitan G.

Amazing appetizers (pork butt, dumplings!, mint chicken salad). Mains were a disappointment by comparison but are still very tasty on an absolute scale. Excellent service. Elegant Thai iced tea presentation. I will be back!!!

Daisy E.

The crab cakes are DELICIOUS!!

Christine H.

Sunset MEnu is the bomb :) Enjoyed the delicious food and the service. I should have gotten the Thai Ice tea - i tried my friend's and it was delicious!

Alex W.

The restaurant itself was candlelit and dark, the staff was friendly and prompt. The food was excellent providing the perfect level of spiciness that i love.

Erica C.

This is probably one of my favorite Thai restaurants of all time- very casual, chill, not too pricey and delicious food! Not to mention that this place sits in my favorite NYC neighborhood - West Village- I came here with a group of eight for dinner on a typical Friday night and waited for about 35 minutes before being seated. I guess it wasn't too bad considering it was a Friday nigh and how small and popular this place was. I ordered fried calamari, green curry with jasmine rice, and make-your-own Thai ice tea. I'd never had anything like this before: Thai tea ice cubes, Thai tea, half/half, and syrup. It was such a cute little way to make your own tea. My friend ordered the strawberry mojitos which was delicious. I heard their lunch special is even better- three course pre fix meal for only $8!

Michael S.

I had dinner at Pinto last night with two friends. The first thing I gotta mention about the restaurant is that is small, very small - it seats roughly 20 people, however, the decor is contemporary and provides a nice environment to eat in. A few things not to be missed at this sliver of a restaurant is the Pinta Vodka drink (vodka and fresh pineapple juice), the shrimp and truffle dumplings, and the PCU noodles (think pad see yoo). I took a chance on this place and tried it solely based on the reviews of other Yelpers. I am really glad I gave this place a chance and will definitely be back.

Nat W.

Very good ice tea present, taste great! You can adj the sweet yourself. Food is fine ^^

James R.

Red curry tofu was great, reasonably priced for the hood, and when i asked them to make it "thai-person spicy" they did. Easy 4 stars

Walter D.

is nicely tucked in, with a relaxed ambiance and not so crowded for a Thursday nite. we had the dumplings as the appetizer followed by a lamb massaman curry which was very good and flavor wise nicely balanced, also had the Pad Thai which in my opinion was disappointing. I would almost say that it was dry and not flavorful, I say this 'cuz i order this dish at every Thai restaurant I sit down to eat. We also had a $28 bottle of red from Argentina to go with our meal. Price for the wine was somewhat OK, overall was nice, for a 1st time visitor.

Camille G.

I'm new in the neighborhood and was looking for good Thai. I tried delivery from Pinto. It's not the most authentic Thai food I've ever had. But you can tell that care is taken and the quality of ingredients is high. The veggies are fresh and the meat is organic. Not bad at these prices. It's not high on spice (aka heat) but I took care of that myself with a bottle of hot sauce. It was tasty and fast. I'll order from them again.

Lisa F.

A cute place indeed, although the pad thai leaves much to be desired. My dining partner thinks they use ketchup for flavoring. It was rather on the sweet side. Other than that the portions are quite nice. The crab cake is is tasty and nicely fried (not greasy). The pork butt was good and the thai ice tea is a lovely and refreshing drink. How considerate that the ice cubes are made of tea, which helps keep the flavor as it melted. 3.5 overall.

Sean K.

I'm tempted to give them 5 stars just for their lunch - I have no idea how they make any money whatsoever with their $8 pre-fixe. Its a great amount of food, very high quality and the service was good too. It was a little light on bodies today but I'm guessing that's because it was a Monday but I'm definitely coming back here for dinner. I just hope they deliver to my apartment - it was some of the best thai food I've had.

Alisa K.

This place would get five stars from me for: - PRICE- $8 on weekdays comes with salad, appetizer, and an entree. - homely comfy thai restaurant feeling as soon as you walk in - friendly, non-pushy staff EXCEPT it loses a star for the food--the Pad Thai I had was REALLY salty. but I generally find food salty when other people think it's just A-OK, so their food might be well suited to people who like salty food.

Andrew D.

Stumbled onto this place the other night and found it a charming and tasty place. We don't do random that often in terms of restaurant choices but times like this makes the adventure worth it. Some nice visual touches to the interior design of the place and settings. The food was very good. And because we were the only ones there that late evening, the service was, of course, impeccable. Looks like there are a few who ordered for pick-up.

Utaukwa A.

I have been a couple of times for lunch since I wrote my review. At lunch Pinto has a prix fixe menu, which includes an appetizer and an entree for $8. However, I have been slightly disappointed in the quality of the entrees at lunch--just okay. A different chef perhaps? I will only go to Pinto for dinner.

Tres T.

My new favorite Thai restaurant in the city. The food is fresh, organic, and authentic--the latter being a rare find at most Thai restaurants. This is also one ofthe few places that serves pad thai that is more dry which is the way it's supposed to be. The service great, watiers are helpful and attentive. The restaurant itself is small and does not take reservations but I don't consider these to necessarily be bad things. This is a great place to bring out of towners and like many others have mentioned, it's extremely affordable.

Zubin D.

This is now my go-to neighborhood Thai joint. The lunch specials are amazing and if you want to eat there the decor is pretty cool. Would probably be a good place to bring a date. If you order food to go they tie a little bow on the handle of the bag. Unnecessary but pretty awesome! The staff is super nice as well.

A B.

The food here is actually pretty damn good. I'm usually suspicious of Thai joints that are fancy (holes in the wall FTW!) but this place was really good and reasonably priced to boot. I started with the special appetizer they had listed outside..pumpkin rolls. essentially a spring roll wrapper filled with a spiced pumpkin puree, deep fried and served with, of all things, mustard. who knew mustard and pumpkin went together? I'm still not so sure they do...but it oddly worked. I would have just as soon dumped some cinnamon syrup all over them though and called it a dessert. Moving on, my entree: PCU noodle with chicken. they did NOT skimp on the chicken, which was great, the bok choy was fresh, and the noodles were well seasoned and cooked. satisfying, and a decent deal at $10. Interesting sidenote: order the thai iced tea (pinto iced tea) and it's a DIY thai iced tea. it all comes in a little box, with a little pitcher of tea, a glass full of ice, a small cup of the cream and a small serving of simple syrup. entertaining to say the least. the downside...its too much tea for the glass so you're left trying to guess the right proportion of each element. Which is cool if you wanna control your sugar or caloric intake but at times it can be hard to achieve that perfect balance and I almost wish they would have came over and mixed it for me. Minus one star because the service was so very slow, even when we were the last people left in the restaurant and usually would be getting shuffled out of there. go figure. definitely a solid choice for a meal around the neighborhood though. PS - sit near the window if possible, great people watching to be had. always shenanigans happening on Christopher St.

Mischa K.

Lunch special for $8 was one of the best meals I've ever had on a per dollar basis. Incredible pad Thai with shrimp and smoked tofu. Great green curry. Superb papaya salad. Delicious light leafy salad included.

Was expecting more of this place after reading some reviews, but it turned to be just an average Thai restaurant sparkled with some fancy modern deco. Not bad, nothing wrong with the food, but dont think I'd come again (especially since there are so many places to try in New York). Our waiter was very nice tho, he almost made up for the lack of pad thai excitement

Celisa C.

. $15 appetizer, main course and a drink ! say whattt? that's unheard of! . classsssssy & super sexy . mushroom crunch-yummzies . make-your-own thai ice tea how you like it; to die for . shrimp basil- tad bit salty :/ good thing it comes with rice.. phew . definitely a return customer!

matthew c.

My wife and I were so excited to have been able to get a table here last minute during a recent weekend in NYC. Unfortunately Pinto didn't even come close to our expectations based on the review we had read. The crab cake was dry and mealy and our entrees were less than stellar. The dumplings werent bad and in fact were the best thing we ordered. It was a bummer since we expected so much better!

amanda B.

I quite enjoyed my meal at pinto everything from our appetizers to our mains was delicious. The interior while small does not feel crowded and looks super cool and the staff is very attentive. We ordered the pork salad, the minced chicken salad, and the papaya salad to start which were all very good and pretty reasonably priced I think all the salads are 7-9 dollars. For the mains we had pad thai and the chicken basil dish. The pad thai was awesome with bits of smoked tofu and lots of chicken we enjoyed every bit the chicken basil dish was also good but not exactly what I expected(which was something drenched in fish sauce, garlic and basil). Our bill came to about 50 dollars not bad as we ordered sodas with our meal. lunch is super reasonable at 8 dollars would definitely recommend to anyone looking for good thai food in a very nice and friendly environment.

Hilary S.

After two more visits to Pinto, I can say that their service and food are consistently wonderful. Two more suggestions for appetizers: the shitake spring rolls (delicious even for mushroom haters) and the papaya salad (a classic, expertly done). Getting a table as a walk-in is difficult on thurs/fri/sat evenings because the restaurant is so small, but they take reservations.

Joe C.

Dumplings, fried mushrooms, basil beef and vegy toffu. All amazing with quick and attentive service. I would most def go back and try the rest of the menu. Its a nice quiet place with limited seating but worth checking out.

Corran D.

Pinto is my favorite Thai restaurant in NYC. It's also the only Thai restaurant in NYC without a cute name...Everything is great, except for the Pad Thai (which is average). I highly recommend their Thai iced tea - it's do it yourself (which is fun) and the ice cubes are frozen with ice tea not water (keeping the tea from diluting as the ice melts).

Amy B.

I'll get the not-so-great aspects out of the way first: I found some plastic wrap in my food. Luckily I spotted it before actually eating it, so that was good. I let the waiter know, and my lunch was taken off the bill. Speaking of the waiter - there was only one working, and he was handling every table as well as the bar. That made service towards the end of our meal fairly slow. As for the good, the food was delicious. I had the spring roll and PCU with chicken and I loved them both. The lunch special comes with salad, an app, and an entree for only $8, which is an amazing deal. The decor was really nice, too - streamlined and minimal but still inviting.

Lindsey P.

We stumbled upon this place looking for a place to eat that didn't cost as much as our two cocktails for $35 nearby. We were not disappointed. This place is cute and a great deal. We had an appetizer, two entrees, bottle of wine, dessert and glass of port for under $100 with tip. The ambiance was nice; we sat in the front just next to the bar. The pork butt appetizer was fantastic, as was my husband's lamb dish (so tender!). My crispy chicken and five seeds was different and tasty, as well. Of course we had to end on a sweet note, so we split the panna cotta (not Thai, but yummy nonetheless) and a glass of port, which perfectly capped off our meal. All in all our experience at Pinto made for a very nice Saturday night out. We would definitely recommend it and will be back.

Jen K.

Pretty good Thai. I've always taken out, so I can't review service, but the red curry is one of my favorites. The dumplings are also very good - very buttery flavor. I should mention the Pad Thai is very average - not enough spice for my taste. Somewhat pricy, but you pay for quality.

V. T.

The service was good. The ambience was cozy. The place is small so if you are going to dinner, go early. The foods were awesome. We had papaya salad, crab fried rice in young coconut, lamb masaman, and creamy dessert with fresh raspberry puree. Every dish we tried were delicious. I would definitely go back there. Two things I did not like too much would be it is a bit pricey for Thai foods and they don't have many choices compare to sir praphai in Queens. Thai iced tea was so-so but the presentation was good.

Ben C.

Two stars because simply, I have 'experienced better'. In fact I haven't had such a poor attempt at Thai food for a long time. Let me say the restaurant looks great and the service was excellent but the food was poor. The massaman lamb curry was ok but nothing special and the green curry was very similar in flavour but let down terribly by dry overcooked chicken breast, large amounts of just breast meat. For me always a bad sign. Chicken dishes with just breast meat may be ok for KFC lovers but this is Thai food and we expect a little more. Both dishes were too sour and too similar. Too much tamarind paste perhaps. Whatever it was it wasn't by any small degree and this just didn't feel like authentic Thai cooking. The chicken satay was another ok dish but what the hell were those chicken skewers doing sitting on croutons, almost comical. And the som tum salad which I asked for to be extra spicy was extra unspicy. A good som tum salad should make one break into a challenging sweat like any good Thai spicy dish, its part of the pleasure which was sadly lacking in this Thai Bistro.

Francesca C.

delicious pad thai!!! recommend it with tiger shrimp. small space, good drinks... don't think that this will happen to all but once my friend and i got the benefit of sitting next to a russian bride and her pear shaped husband. dinner entertainment, anyone?

Andrew B.

Wish I could give negative stars. I live right upstairs from this restaurant and have gotten takeout twice. Both times extremely disappointed. I've gone to pick up the food as soon as it was ready, and both times it was cold, flavorless, and soggy. Not to mention, the second time, they charged my credit card twice. I had to bring in my statement and my receipt to show them, and they continued to call me a liar. I assumed that they would just admit to their mistake and issue me a refund in the same amount. The manager refused to refund me, and argued with me in front a restaurant full of customers. I was there for over a half hour before I had to raise my voice and insist that they call the credit card company. The credit card company did confirm that the card was charged twice, and the manager had to take action in getting it removed. HORRIFIC, arrogant customer service. And absolutely underwhelming food. There are so many amazing restaurants in the West Village, don't waste your time here.

alain d.

Hole in the whole with a 90's "wallpaper magazine" aesthetics, understated, but the food is really done with care , ingredients really fresh, a few notches above most thai places.

Katie B.

The place is nice and cozy, the staff is friendly, the prices are great, and the food is good -- not exceptional, but good. The boyfriend had the Crispy Chicken with Five Spice and that was pretty flavorful, but I had the sauteed vegetables with chicken and it was only okay. I've had better Thai, but I've definitely had worse -- and the price is good.

Joyce S.

If you're downtown and craving Thai food, go to Pinto. The restaurant itself has an inconspicuous awning that leads into a small, but chic/modern restaurant. The food here is awesome, and you can't get much better than their $8 lunch prefixe with generously sized entrees.

GUY W.

Best thai food in the neighborhood and reasonably priced. The "PCU" noodles are outstanding and the lunch special is one of the best in the neighborhood. Really quick delivery also

MICHELE T.

Really people? 4 stars?? Very mediocre thai food, not sure what all the rave reviews are about. Pad see ew with tiny thin pieces (not even whole strands) of noodles. And dry overcooked basil-less chicken basil. And the waiter screwed up me friends order. Don't believe the hype

Bobby B.

This place was cool, had lunch there, no one else but our group was there which was strange, service was decent food was good. I forget what exactly I had though, I think a couple apps and a curry dish which was good! I will possibly check this place out the next time I am visiting and update my review.

Alisa V.

This place is a great value! I went for lunch with a friend the bill came to like, 25 dollars. I had the thai iced tea kit, which I highly recommend, and the spicy mayo mushroom crunch, and broiled salmon with sauteed veggies and steamed rice (i was dieting). My meal was good, i wouldn't call it amazing, but for the cost, the decor of the restaurant, the location and the very nice service, I really enjoyed the experience. I will definitely go back, I'll have to order more adventurous dishes next time and report back!

Diera H.

Tiny tiny place, but the food is superbbbbb! The Pad Thai was awesome, but this curry thing I forgot what's the name, was Perfect! I had the 3 course meals where I only had to pay less than $10, I don't remember when they would have the special. But anyway, definitely come here for a special Thai restaurant.

James G.

Awesome! Beef curry was amazing. Delicious 3 course lunch for $8 in NYC!

Dee L.

My mom was visiting, and it's always a challenge to figure out somewhere to take my parents that they'd enjoy. I like dining at places that are a little adventurous, and that is just not my parents' style. So what I was searching for was a place with the following criteria: Nice atmosphere On the cheaper side (She was paying...I'm a nice daughter) Menu with some variety Menu with non-spicy options (Mom thinks cool ranch doritos are spicy) Pinto met all of these criteria. The atmosphere is sleek and modern, and has a very zen feel. It's a long dining room, characterized by beautiful wood floors, wood tables, dim lighting, greenery, and soft, orangey lighting. The menu has a lot of asian influence, and contains chicken, beef, lamb, and vegetarian options. I order Pad-Thai which was very enjoyable, and my mom had a crispy chicken dish tossed with a bunch of nuts, in a chili jam. We sampled each other's dinner and my mom's dish was AMAZING. I'll definitely return here just to have it. Our entrees plus a total of three glasses of wine came to only about $50, if that. Outstanding! Pinto gets five stars for nice ambience, excellent food, and reasonable prices...oh, and pleasing the lovely woman I call Mom (she's kinda picky).

Matt H.

If you like Thai food, and know somone else who also likes Thai, this is probably the perfect place to take them on a date. The food is both authentic and a little inventive, the restaurant itself relaxed yet hip, and the service friendly and impecable. Everything you've read on yelp about the food is true: it is delicious and affordable. For someone for whom Pad Thai qualifies as a comofrt food, their rendition is a little refined, without going overboard on the cilantro. You could come here for dinner for two with drinks and an appetizer and still pay under $50. Probably my favorite part of dining here was the service. Waiters promptly sat me and my date at a table for two by the window, and were very patient. We had the feeling very much that we were not being rushed through the restaurant, as no one rushed to give us a check until we asked for one. Whereas so many restaurants are in a rush to run you in and out of the restaurant just to seat the next table, Pinto gave us all the time we needed to enjoy a dinner date.

Jennifer G.

Very cute little spot but empty in the day time. Nice staff. GREAT Thai iced tea, YUM!!! Food is delicious and really reasonably priced. Def will go back. I love this area!

Christina M.

This place is not your typical Thai restaurant. It is a little more creative with regular Thai dishes and have some unique items on the menu. It is a bit small and there was not a wait on Thursday night. Me and my friends split two appetizers that were on the specials menu - the chicken lettuce wrap and the duck pizza. The duck pizza was awesome. It had duck, hoison sauce, jalapenos, pickled onions, and chipotle mayo on a thin, crisp bread. SO GOOD! The chicken lettuce wrap thing was good, but not great. I had the PCU noodles with shrimp. The sauce was tasty and the baby bok choy and shrimp were very fresh tasting. Not greasy at all. This is a great place to meet friends or for a date.

s k.

the plan was to check out rhong-tiam after the ny times review but as a believer in the power of yelp, we decided to head to pinto instead. and i'm so glad that we did! the food had incredible flavor...i had the basil chicken, which had a great spicy kick! i left feeling a little like bees had stung my lips...too bad i don't look anything like angeline jolie! my friend had the crab fried rice in young coconut and it ROCKED. it had chunks of crab meat and was quite tasty! and the service was perfect...just enough to feel taken care of but not so much that it was like having dinner with the waiter. the one downer? they need to work on the heating...it alternated from being REALLY cold to having hot air blasted in my face. make a reservation during the w-end as the spot is small but don't miss this totally reasonably-priced-and-quite-tasty food!

Anthony B.

Tried Pinto for the first time tonight. Their Chicken with five seeds/nuts is AMAZING! The only problem I have with them is that they do not have Tom Ka Khai. What Thai restaurant doesn't have Coconut Chicken Soup??? Everything else there was really tasty. Even our two year old loved it!

M G.

I went this past week to Pinto and was so grossed out. If the 'Grade Pending' in the window didn't scare me away at first, the stench of flooded subway and old seafood sure did. There were only 2 people in the whole place at 6pm on a Tuesday and they were sitting at the bar having wine. My bf and I tried to make the best and had a seat at a table, but the smell was unbearable. We left promptly after sitting. I'm not sure if they have a plumbing problem or what the issue is, but make sure you have a back up restaurant in case you want to try it out.

Elena S.

Went here the other night after randomly stumbling upon it while looking for a fast, inexpensive but tasty option for Thursday night dinner before meeting friends out in the West Village. As far as inexpensive Thai goes in the city, I think this is one of the best I've had. Dinner was very inexpensive (about $12-17 an entree), super fast and courteous service, and the food was surprisingly tasty for a place we randomly chose in the village. The food tasted clean, flavorful, perfectly spicy, and not too greasy like other similarly-priced Thai places. I had the pepper beef steak, which was great, and my husband had the Thai Basil with shrimp (extra spicy) which was delicious. Wash it all down with some Singha and you're satisfied without feeling gross. Great easy option!

Oski B.

Inexpensive and tasty. Servers were friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The restaurant isn't that big, so probably not a great option for larger groups. Regardless, solid choice for Thai in the West Village.

Jason M.

I've been to Pinto for dinner on three separate occasions and each visit continues to impress. Good for a date or a small group of friends, this is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in NYC. The decor is clean, modern and well-designed and the presentation is great. Onto the food... *Roasted pork butt The pork pulls apart so easily -- but be warned it's a bit on a spicy side. (Fun fact...pork butt is not a pig's ass, but actually a pig's shoulder...who knew!?) *Potato fries & chili mayo I'm pretty sure this isn't a traditional "Thai" dish, but tasty nonetheless *Crab fried rice Fried rice with real crab meat (yum!) served in a coconut shell -- the best is scraping the coconut meat out once you're done with the rice (Haven't ordered, but my companions have -- would recommend trying the Thai iced tea)

Niki D. Dawg ..

What a great find this place is. Very cool, quiet, zen-like atmosphere. While most of the tables are very closely positioned, there are a few tables set-off from the rest so it is possible to have some quiet conversation without having to share with your neighbors at the table beside you. I ordered the iced tea just because of how the other reviewers described it. The presentation really makes it - the frozen ice cube tea with the bodum-like carafe of tea alongside....2 tiny cups - 1 with milk, the other with lemongrass infused simple syrup. The tea was plenty sweet without adding the simple syrup. In fact, I would argue, it was a little too sweet and the flavor - eh...not so much. I followed that with a Singha (a better choice). Next we ordered a special appetizer of cold chopped chicken salad with lime served with lettuce wraps. Excellent flavor. Fresh. Refreshing. Just the right amount of spice. We also had the crunchy mushroom which others on here have thought were "awesome". Me...not so much. They reminded me of the fried shrooms I used to get at a local bar in upstate NY (served mixed in with some fried zucchini and mozzarella sticks and chicken wings). Pinto thankfully holds back the zucc, mozz, and wings. The mushrooms might be great when you have the munchies at 2 in the morning (i.e. bar food)but they seemed out of place here. Pass on these, people. The shrimp dumpling appetizer was light, delicate, fresh and satisfying. We also ordered the PCU noodles with tofu. These were AWESOME and I loved this dish. The noodles were perfectly prepared - not over-cooked and had a nice satisfyingly chewy texture with a good amount of sweet soy flavor. The tofu was a little bland (let's be honest though...isn't all tofu just a little bland? isn't it supposed to be that way?) but there were enough other full and rich flavors in this sumptuous noodle dish to carry it. I would order it again, but next time I'd go for any of the other additions (beef/chicken/or shrimp) over the tofu (yes...I'm tofu bashing. Sorry to all you tofuians). The service was excellent. The staff was nice and helpful but in no way overbearing, pushy, or rushing us through our meal. Everything felt very calming at this place. The bathrooms are nice and clean too. The entire bill, with tip and drinks came out to $55. I'd call that a bargain...the best I ever had.

Conrad G.

$8 prix fixe lunch! Comes with a small green salad, appetizer and entree. I had the chicken & coconut soup with shrimp pad thai and it was all great. I was also impressed with their Thai iced tea, which comes on a small tray with a pitcher of tea, a glass with tea ice cubes, and small glasses of milk and lemongrass (check the pictures). I could see it being cramped when full, but it was empty when I went today. Service was excellent, though it was just my table. I was really surprised that we were the only ones here on a Friday afternoon, but I'll definitely be back! It's way too close to work to make excuses not to (and only a couple of blocks from the Christopher St. 1 if you're not that close).

Anne C.

After a failed attempt at Little Owl, we stumbled onto Pinto and I was certainly glad we did. The decor is crisp and appealing without being too stiff or cold. As with most Thai restaurants the service was polite and prompt. I appreciated the care taken to select their food sources - i.e. free-range chicken, grass-fed beef, organic tofu, etc. This is classy thai - not your neighborhood take-out joint (although they DO have delivery). My one complaint - no brown rice.

Jose C.

I have to give them two stars. The food is nothing special, I went for lunch and I had the Steak and it came in a little portion, also did not have any special taste, it tasted like plain stake on the grill....The Thai iced tea was the best!!!... I like the way that they made the ice cube with the same tea...perfect!..The Atmosphere was cozy and very welcome....

Jane B.

$8 Lunch special was awesome! My bf and I had PCU noodle and Basil with beef, delicious!!! I will def. go back. the best Thai in the city!

Leah S.

Mixed feelings about pinto ... The good stuff: The pad thai is smoky and delightful. The cocktails were strong, generously sized, attractive, and YUMMY! They were a little sweet though, more dessert-like than something you'd sip over your meal. The bar and the bathrooms were gorgeous! The bad stuff (sorry, Pinto.) The flavor of the red curry was extremely concentrated. I know Thai food is strong and flavorful in general, which i love about thai food (!), but this was just toooo much. Had to use all my rice just to dull it down which i would have preferred not to. Service was courteous and friendly, but also a little neurotic and linger-ey. It wasn't busy so maybe they just didn't have anything else to do but I felt slightly too hovered upon. Atmosphere was nice but a little tired. We sat up by the window which was freezing (they had a space heater up there, which I guess is *a* solution to that problem but we had to move it to get in and out of the table and we worried about bumping into it). I think it would be nicer to sit in the back section past the bar. Final word ... some real standouts (the drinks!), but overall a little inconsistent. I'd go back.

louis w.

I really enjoy this place when I am in the neighborhood. It's a good everyday place but nice enough you could go there on a date. I like the ambiance and of course the food is great.

Grace N.

Easily the best thai I have had in NYC. Reasonably priced and delicious!

Julianne C.

low-key, sophisticated place. This place gets a solid four stars. The lemongrasstini was delicious, as was the appetizer (dumplings), and my entree (red curry with chicken) was awesome. The prices are reasonable and the atmosphere makes up for what the service somewhat lacks. The service is not bad, just not good in comparison to the food quality and the ambiance the place provides. Our server was quite "mousey" and awkward but he did not detract from the experience. I loved the place and would defintely go again. Bring a date, it's romantic:)

Mei D.

Decent food, nice ambiance. Nothing to write home about.

Abad M.

Service was friendly and attentive. Got our food to us fast and hot. Had the Pad Thai. Noodles and sauce were great. Chicken was very dry and over-cooked, not good at all. Didn't like the smoked tofu much either. Prices were very fair and in-line with other Thai establishments in the area. With the number of Thai restaurants in the area I would probably not eat here again, although I wouldn't recommend against trying it out.

Joe R.

Pinto is a small (10 table) Thai Restaurant recently opened by chef Tony Phutchapong. A group of 5 of us dined at the suggestion of somebody who lives in the neighborhood, and who was making his third visit since the place opened 2 weeks ago. Located on Christopher, off Bleecker, the place has a homey but stylishly elegant feel. Overall it was a very enjoyable experience. The menu features a variety of continental-inspired dishes (Roast Duck and chicken Breast, Pork Chops, and a variety of grilled fishes) in addition to more traditional Thai offerings (Pad Thai, green curries, and Penang). We got to sample a nice selection of the menu, both appetizers and entrees, and everyone enjoyed the dishes. I had the Beef Penang, which was sliced beef in a nice curry base reminiscent of Malaysian preparations I've had. The rest of the group had chicken, pork chops, and duck, all of which were prepared with flair. I was particularly impressed with my colleague's Pad Thai, which featured the most succulent-looking shrimp I've seen in a while. Pinto has a bar and a reasonably-priced wine selection. Entrees range from $15-$25. Also, the music selection was very...chill. Modern and hip. I liked it.

Matt K.

solid food, no complaints. nothing too fancy. reasonable prices. small establishment/tight space. quite busy (friday night). pleasant decor. great restroom. would go back. to eat, and to use the restroom.

Ddawga W.

my wife and i come here a few times a month. it is one of our favorite places in the city. best pad thai that i know of - if you know something better, please tell. also, they serve up fat mojitos in a tall glass. they have this amazing shrimp dumpling that is made with a house made noodle and real shrimp. the only thing that i could use more of is some cowbell.

Nathalie G.

Cute little restaurant, friendly staff and delicious food... It can't get much better than that. Met a friend for dinner on a freezing Friday night. She ordered one of their specials, it was this delicious, soupy, coconut noodle dish with amazing fresh, vegetables, that just warmed you up.... Yum! The only thing to keep in mind is this is a pretty small place, so parties larger than two will have a little wait ti get seated.

Lisa S.

Nice ambiance, attentive servers, and good food.

JP C.

I'm usually too lazy to write reviews, but here;s my first...really nice people, good service, good wine, and terrific food -- carefully spiced, good materials, light and tasty. Highly recommended.

Sara K.

PINTO IS SO GOOD! Best thai food ever. I had the S.K. (my initials) veggies with tofu. It was so good. The service was pretty good, the food came out super quick and the decor was really charming. The only thing is I asked to put my food on a card, and the rest was paid in cash and they taxed me separately on my food. They taxed us twice, so I just took it off the tip. Besides that minor setback I will DEFINITELY be returning to Pinto. Thanks YELP!

Alykhan S.

Caveat - I used their delivery service. The order was taken professionally and delivered promptly. However, it just wasn't very good. The crab cake was soggy (maybe because it was delivered. It was presented on a bed of vegetables which may have made it soggy en route - but restaurants should consider how delivery will affect the product). The spicy green curry was OK with a capital O and a capital K. The rice it came with was not really enough. And the rice was not up to snuff. It gets the job done and it isn't disgusting, but I wouldn't recommend it.

Gloria J.

What a great place! I love Thai food and everything was absolutely delicious, not just the food but the drinks too (I had a strawberry mojito)! I came with my husband and we had really lovely time. The atmosphere is soft and romantic. The staff is kind and helpful and makes you feel welcome. For the kind of service you get this place is an excellent value for money. Plus is located in one of the most lively neighbourhood...I'll definitely come again!

Nikki A.

Meh. Looking for my new Thai place and I don't think Pinto will do the trick. It wasn't bad, but it was not the usual wonderfulness that is great Thai food to me. My friend and I split the Chicken Lettuce wraps. They were flavorful, but were lacking something. I love when chicken lettuce wraps are served with pine nuts and think this could be a great addition. For entrees, we both got the PCU noodles with beef. I prefer this dish served with Chinese broccoli over baby bokchoy. The noodles were also less thick and shorter than usual. Overall, it was disappointing. But then again, how bad can noodles, egg and soy sauce taste? Ruay Thai--please open a West Village location!!!

Marcos V.

The Place: Beautiful restaurant, small, chic, great place for a date. Very easy to feel comfortable, loved the Frank Sinatra piano Instrumentals!! The service: Fantastic!! Discreet but attentive. The Drinks: The Thai (Pinto) iced tea was great and I made it!! Yes the tea ingredients are served in a small bamboo box. You take the pleasure of mixing all the ingredients in a glass, then drink with a Steel straw. Oh did i mention the ice cubes are frozen Iced TEA cubes, genius!! The Food: Was Phenomenal!! I Started off with the Mushroom crunch and my company had the Dumplings. I highly recommend the Mushroom Crunch!! Panko crusted mushrooms lightly fried, then sprinkled with sesame seeds and served very hot with unique a jalapeno coconut milk foam sauce, delicious!!!! Be Careful! They burst with flavor, literally!! The dumplings (4) were also very good, sweet and savory full of flavor and generously sized. I had the Lamb Massaman. WOW!! Perfectly seasoned, fork tender moist Lamb, with perfectly sauteed potatoes in brown curry. My company had the Thai Pepper Beef. Savory slightly spicy served with lemon grass, Green chilli's, grilled onions in brown curry also very good!! Both dishes came with a side of Jasmine rice which i used to soak up all that wonderful curry!! For dessert: I was disappointed not to see fried bananas on the Menu, so i went for the classic Sticky Rice with Mango. It was good, you can't really mess it up, I mean its Mango and rice!! It' served with a warm coconut milk sweet sauce. Dinner for two, including drinks ,appetizers, entrees and a dessert for under $60.00 I think is fair. Considering the quality of the food and service. I will definitely be coming back!!

Marissa L.

Good food and even better service even though the kitchen was about to close. The decor was up to par with any restaurant in NY but with the cozy feel of your favorite hole-in-the-wall.

John R.

I love Pinto! The lunch special is really affordable and delicious--have to have it at least once a week. I recommend the green curry or the a la panang. So delicious! Friendly service as well.

nicolette s.

This is the great place for small-group dinner since the place is kind of tiny. I love Lamb dish and crab cake so much. The portions are very generous comparing with the price. The drinks here are the best. I had pina pinto, and my friend had lemongrasstini. They were very strong and tasty.

LeeAnn S.

Hopefully this restaurant's food is better than it's delivery service. Do NOT order delivery from here -- I have waited over an hour and a half (I live 5 minutes walking distance away), prepaid 15% tip with no apology when I called to inquire (after 40 minutes, then again after 1.5 hours), the person on the phone could not give me an estimated time as to when my food would arrive - "soon, the delivery man has already left". If I had known it would take this long I could have walked to the restaurant and ordered takeout instead. Really disappointing.

Ziqiu Z.

highly recommended: pinto iced tea, already sweet without the sweetener. mashroom crunch, crispy skin and juicy inside. Tofu with peanut sauce and veggies, very delicious! crab fried rice and basil were okay, not as unique as the appetizers. service was good. price was reasonable. be ready to wait, though.

Amanda K.

The restaurant does not serve the most traditional Thai cuisine but there are many things that make this place endearing. First, while the place is pretty small and can be a cramped (but what else is new in NY restaurants), the decor is modern and clean. Second, as everyone agrees, the Thai iced tea with the frozen Thai iced tea cubes is quite delectable and the whole presentation of the tea with its milk , syrup and the the cubes is a real eye candy. The idea of frozen ice tea cubes is just genius- they preserve the flavor of the tea throughout the meal and are also pretty to look at. Our entrees- green curry and the PCU noodles were tasty and also surprisingly large, considering this place at first glance seem like another one of those frou frou restaurants that serves tiny portions of food. The fries with the chili mayo sauce were also very good,,with the mayo sauce not being too spicy and with just the right flavor of tanginess. The servers were polite and attentive but were not overbearing. On top of all these great qualities, the bill came out to be quite reasonable. We left the restaurant pretty happy. It satisfies the girl's liking for ambience, presentation, and taste and also makes the ever so practical guy happy with its value and quality.

rommel z.

yummy. i forgot what i had though lol. it was during brunch. all i remember was having a mimosa. there was this super duper cute bartender. lol.

Cait C.

This is a twist on typical thai food. They combine traditional dishes and get creative. For example, we had the pumpkin curry (which was great but very salty). Also had the Tom yum fried rice (which was mild to medium spiciness - green chilis). Finally we had the pad Thai (smoky flavor almost like bbq.) Don't leave without having a homemade lychee soda. It's like crack in a glass. Do not get confused with the lychee martini which was not as exciting.

Angie I.

Pinto has such a lovely, calm and relaxing intimate ambience. One of best Thai restaurants I have ever dined at, and I usually stop by magnolia for some treats afterwards too. I love their customizable Thai iced tea, additional likes for their ice cubes, your tea will surely never loose its flavor or aroma! If I'm feeling for an adult beverage, then a strawberry mojito it is. I'm a huge fan of their appetizers more than their entrees. My all time favorite apps are the mushroom crunch, papaya salad and the tom yum goong soup. I've also tried the calamari which is light & crispy. I'm not a fan of the chicken mint lettuce wraps. Their basil beef is flavorful and cooked to perfection. Other entrees that are decent but don't stand out to me are the pad thai & the crispy chicken with five seeds.

Mel T.

I popped in recently and had the Pad Thai with tofu. It was hot, it was tasty, it was quick; I was pleased. The only thing about it I would have changed was the size of the tofu chunks. They were too big the handle without cutting. The service was good and helpful. The place was hot when I arrived and they quickly put the AC in overdrive. I will go back to try something else.

Xiuna L.

I've been wanting to try this place for a year or so now ever since I saw Instagram posts of their special Thai iced tea. What's supposedly so special about the iced tea is that they make iced tea iced cubes so your tea doesn't taste watered down and everything comes deconstructed with the syrup, cream/milk, tea, and iced cubes are separately. The presentation looked very nice before. But to my disappointment, they no longer present the iced tea like they used to. They only brought out one milk and one syrup for our table of 5 (we all ordered the iced tea) and the presentation was non existent. Moreover, the Thai iced tea honestly tasted like any other Thai iced tea which makes me question why it's slapped with a price tag of $5 for the amount they gave us. The food was just as disappointing as the iced tea. I wasn't expecting mind blowing food but I was expecting decent food I'd want to eat. We all ordered the lunch special and it appears that the appetizers were all much better than the main courses. I ordered the red curry with chicken and it tasted more like thick sauce than curry. It was too heavy and way too sweet. I was afraid it'd be too sweet for my taste so prior to ordering I asked the waiter about it and he had said it was more savory than sweet (completely wrong). There was barely any chicken, it was mostly zucchini which is strange in curry especially at a Thai restaurant. Some of my friends ordered the green curry which in my opinion tasted better than the red curry. The rice wasn't very good either, the texture didn't taste as good as rice I've had at other Thai restaurants. One of my friends ordered the PCU noodles and it was on the sweet side but I recall that it's suppose to be more of a savory dish. On top of the mediocre food, the service at this restaurant really lacked as well. The waiter brought one cream/milk expecting us to share between 5 people. It took me forever to flag the waiter down to ask for another one and it took him another while to bring it to us. When all of our entrees except one arrived, we tried to ask about it and that took another while to flag the waiter down. In the end when our check arrived, I saw that they added on a 20% gratuity because we had a party of 5. Normally, it would be 6 people or more and a lot of the time it's 18%. I would be okay with it if we actually received decent service. Mind you the restaurant was not busy when we dined here so there should be no excuse for lackluster service. Mediocre food and mediocre service. Definitely would not come back. What a disappointment.

Jonathan A.

Have mixed feelings about this place. The restaurant is very peaceful. Had the crispy mushrooms it was really good. Also had green curry, which wasn't good. No flavor, not even a little bit spicy, very bland. Thai iced tea cute way to present it. The taste is different from any other one I've had its not overly sweet. Staff here is very nice, yet inattentive, and they move at a glacial pace. It's affordable and edible, but can't say I'll be back.

Jesse R.

I always feel like the downer when I write a 3-star review for a spot that has higher ratings. Truth is, I don't think it's the can't-miss spot that it's made out to be. More so, I think it would be a great first date spot because the food comes quick and you're out the door in under an hour. The taste of the PCU noodle with shrimp was mostly of the sauce. I'm not a sauce person. I think it takes away from the taste of the actual food. The shrimp was well-cooked and plump though. The other entrees looked nice, but no one was raving about their meal. It was a fine time but nothing incredible. I will say that it was decently affordable for the area. Dishes were between $11 and $20. Upcharge on the meat you want - $2 for shrimp, chicken, beef. Eh, I guess it's $$ as indicated. It's a small space that gets pretty crowded as the evening goes on so I'd recommend going outside of the high-times, or just ordering in and not dealing with the crowds.

Millie H.

When a restaurant use thai ice tea ice cubes for thai ice tea, coffee ice cubes for their coffee, you know how much attention they pay to details.

Angel L.

Came here on a whim with a friend today and it was a great time. We were warmly greeted and had a seat by the large window up front. You could tell walking in that this was a place that had a very calm atmosphere and seemed great for dates and the like. Everything about the service and the food impressed me. While they were not serving us, it almost seemed as if the workers weren't there and my water was refilled without me asking and plates were taken when done and new dishes taken out immediately after; you could tell the people serving really paid attention. One of the more impressive things was also that the ice cubes for the Thai iced tea (which was really good) were also made of iced tea so it wouldn't be watered down and that attention to detail really just blew me away. Along with the fact that you could also customize your tea with how much sugar and cream you wanted made even the drinks really fun. The food was great- we got the PCU and Pad Thai which were both delicious so I left feeling great and so did my wallet because the meal itself was only $15 for a drink, appetizer and main course and the servings were quite generous. Will definitely be coming back in the future ^^

Ashish D.

Visited the place with a bunch of friends...food was not upto expectations..most pathetic service...very rude staff....when we complained about a food item staff very rudely refused to change it...a complete no !!

Oleg N.

I don't like to write reviews but this place is very nice.We liked chicken satay and loved tofu pad Thai and chicken green curry .I think that this green carry was better than anywhere in Thailand I tried !

Jenna I.

Pinto is one of my go-to lunch spots during work, though more specifically their PCU Noodles are one of my go-to lunch items. Seriously and for realz, there's something goddamn magical about the PCU Noodles here and I honestly can't place my finger on it. It's like Pad See Ew but it's better, goddamnit. I don't know why because the broad noodles are basically what make Pad See Ew noodles fantastic, and PCU Noodles use the pad thai thin noodles, so you'd think it would affect the enjoyment but NO. PCU NOODLES. The perfect amount of oil, egg, Chinese broccoli, noodle and bursting flavor. No tepid halfassed over-cooked noodles, no eight cups of grease, no bland thrown together flavor- this is a full bodied, hunka noodle power love they got going on there. When Pinto had their second location in Park Slope all I ever did was order PCU Noodle because most everything else there was terrible for some reason. This location however is pretty solid all around. When I'm not ordering PCU Noodle, their basil sauce, panang, and garlic sauce all hit the spot. I also appreciate that Pinto is one of those thoughtful places that makes thai iced tea ice cubes to serve in your thai iced tea so it doesn't get watered down. A+++ Anyhow, Pinto, man. Pinto. I could complain about the fact that this place is freezing in the winter, or that sometimes randomly they won't let you sit down at a table until your 'party' (of 1 other person) arrives even if the entire restaurant is literally empty, or that once it took them an hour to serve me my food so I had to get it to go... bUT listen, I've been coming here for like four years so that stuff happens occasionally. The food's remained completely consistently delicious.

Ali H.

Found this on yelp and so glad I went! The pinto Ice tea not only looks pretty but it is absolutely delicious! Not usually a fan but I could not get enough of it! Comes with a side of coconut milk and simple syrup so you can mix your own, but simple syrup wasn't even needed! We ordered the dumplings which were good - my friend got the lettuce chicken wrap which he really enjoyed - I LOVED the spring rolls they were my favorite app. For dinner we got shrimp pad Thai and the crab coconut rice. The pad Thai was truly authentic and absolutely amazing, a MUST get. And the rice is baked and served in a real coconut! They have a cool menu option of picking one appetizer, one drink, and one entree for $15. For an extra $5, you can get a cocktail. Definitely looking forward to coming back here. Highly recommend. And the service was great! Always refilling our waters without having to ask (which I LOVE)

James P.

Really good, most things are reasonably priced, but definitely not all, although it is the city, so I shouldn't hold that against them. The place is cute and good for dates, would definitely recommend.

Mark K.

Pretty awesome thai food. It is really close to NYU and Washington Square park so I like to come here after hanging out with some friends. The portions are a little bit on the smaller side but it's not too bad. The service is pretty friendly overall.

Grace Y.

There are two things off the menu that I'll come back for, which means these are two things you must get when you come to Pinto. 1) Pinto Iced Tea. Trust me, you won't regret it, even if you don't have a penchant for sweetened drinks. The presentation is refreshingly different - you're given a tray on which each ingredient of the drink is in a separate glass, and you just pour and mix everything in a mason jar. It's sweet, as expected, but not sickeningly so. Also, you're drinking out of a mason jar. Can't get much better than that. 2) Calamari. Very lightly fried, and the squid pieces are big and thick. Not the overly fried tentacles with a 8:2 flour-squid ratio that you get at most places. You really get a bigger bang for your buck with this app. For entrees, I got the PCU noodle w/ tofu, which was pretty decent. The noodle wasn't too greasy so it didn't feel heavy on the stomach, but I thought the tofu cubes were a little too pan-fried. Friend got the crab fried rice in a coconut, which according to him was satisfactory. He actually asked if they could make pineapple fried rice instead, but was told no. Guess you can't do a la carte at this place. For dessert, friend got the coconut pudding, which came in 3 cute little saucers. I'm not a fan of coconut but I tried a bite - the texture was quite thick and the coconut flavor strong. The wait staff were friendly and attentive. What struck me as truly unique about this place was that when we asked for the check, they showed us a little notebook filled with notes and doodles from past patrons, sort of like a guestbook, which is a really cool touch to a modernized Asian restaurant. The notebook was quite tattered but still fascinating to flip through. I made my own contribution, as encouraged.

Ruchi M.

I was yelping for good thai food spots in downtown and came across Pinto. Its a cute little place and we ordered from the sunset menu which i found to be very fairly priced! You get one appetizer, one drink and an entree for $15 only. The two appetizers we ordered were crispy mushrooms and spring rolls. Mushrooms were good but lacked flavor and were quite oily. Spring rolls tasted great but were very filling because they were fried. The way they serve iced tea is very unique, i loved the presentation and it tasted good too. My entree was basil with tofu and rice which I couldn't finish b cause i was already so full from the appetizer. It was spicy and server with big peices of tofu. My husband ordered Tom Yum fried rice that had a great flavor to it, couldnt tell if it was lemongrass that gave such unique flavor. Our sever Gun was very sweet and polite. Overall great experience, definitely recommend going there if you like thai food!

Chao L.

Woohoo! Pad Thai here is delicious!! The place is quite small and finding parking around here can be tough! Love the way they serve their Thai ice tea tho, its cute and the flavor are based on how you mix it. We all know how some places can make their drinks way too sweet for our taste. Will definitely come back and try different stuff!

Kristen L.

This place is really cute and intimate - perfect for a date where you actually want to talk and get to know each other. Dim lighting, soft conversation, and a cozy space - first date heaven! I was here with a few friends and we all ordered various things, and were all satisfied with our orders. I got the PCU noodles with chicken, which ended up being sweeter and more reminiscent of Pad Thai than I expected. My only complaint was that the chicken was a bit rubbery. My friends got Pad Thai, Crispy Pad Thai, and Pumpkin Curry - all yummy! What we were most excited for was the little Thai Iced Tea decks we assembled ourselves. It was a charming touch to a restaurant that was already a standout from traditional Thai places. This place is pretty tiny, so call ahead if you've got a big group!

Frederick I.

The food was awesome the The bubble teas was great just felt a little rushed in the restaurant and we were the only two there

Gabby S.

Went to dinner here today with 3 friends. Inside it was super nice and I was really excited since for the limited amount of space there as a lot of people. But the food was just alright my friend got the fried pad Thai with chicken and her dish was overly salty. I had the garlic sauce with beef it was pretty good but nothing special. My other friend had the PCu noodle which I see people rave about again nothing special. Another person in my party ordered pad Thai with shrimp again nothing rave about . Service was super slow... It took at least 10 minutes to get someone's attention... Maybe I'll try this place again but today it was very disappointing..

Monica P.

Awesome for lunch special deal! Cheap modern thai lunch for $8; you get a small salad, a choice of appetizer, and an entree which is until 3:30pm. I've been here for dinner and lunch before... And the lunch special is just so much more worth it to come here for instead. The appetizers and entrees are the same exact portion. My favorite appetizer from here is the sesame encrusted mushroom with their jalapeño "tartar" sauce that I like that's not so much of a tartar sauce. I also enjoyed my lamb massaman curry during dinner, which isn't on the lunch menu. Their popular crab fried rice in coconut(also only on dinner menu)was pretty good as well, nothing particularly great or fantastic about it though... Needed a lot of salt to it. Love how they serve their thai ice tea. You could adjust how sweet you want yours since the sugar syrup, milk and tea is separate. I actually just use the whole measurement of everything they give you. The thai tea cube keeps your thai ice tea from being watered down too!

Kelly M.

Showed up here with a friend on a super humid Tuesday night. Had no problem getting a table at 7:15 and the service was quick. The Papaya Salad and the Fresh Rolls were SO FREAKIN' tasty. I could put that tamirand sauce on everything. They were also both filling and refreshing considering the weather. I ordered the Thai Pepper Beef and cleaned my plate. The meat was tender, there was just enough spice and a good hearty portion. My friend ordered the spicey basil lo mein with fried tofu. She loved hers as well and cleaned her plate before I cleaned mine. All in all it was good service, everything was very tasty, good atmosphere and I can't wait to go back!

Kevin J.

Food: 4 Stars Service: 3.5 Stars First, their thai iced tea is truly unique. You basically make it yourself with a little tray that they give you with the milk, sugar, ice and tea. Essentially you could probably make the tea to your liking depending on how much of each ingredient you want to add. I came here for a dinner with my girlfriend during the summer. One big hook had been the yelp reviews and the cool iced tea. We started with an appetizer which was the Mushroom Crunch which came highly recommended off of yelp. It was delicious and the sauce gave a distinct tang to the juicy mushrooms. For my main entree, I ordered the Crab Fried Rice in Coconut which tasted pretty decent but nothing mindblowing. I think the dish was a little bit too salty and I didn't get much coconut flavor in the rice, even though the whole thing was served in a coconut. I'll say its a cool presentation and opportunity though. My girlfriend ordered the veggie Pad See Ew which was quite tasty though. The dish came with really large portions and so I was able to have some as well. The shop is very small so be ready to wait in line if there aren't any open seats and also be ready to rub elbows with your neighbors and waiters given the spacing. Although it was a nice dining experience, there are so many great Thai restaurants in the city!

Andrew O.

Get the thai iced tea! A bit pricey but worth the trip. They let you customize the flavor, which is really awesome! Thai Iced Tea - 5/5 Pad Thai (Chicken) - 4/5 Mushroom appetizer - 4/5 A la Panang (Chicken) - 3/5 The Pad Thai was good. Not bad, but not amazing. Didn't really stand out to me compared to other pad thai's I've eaten. The A la Panang was really good!!!... the first couple of bites I had. Then it just tasted a little meh and kinda plain. The fried mushroom appetizer was good. And the salad they give you tastes like dirt. Literally.

Michael H.

Nice place. Good location. Friendly staff. Food however was mediocre and simply nothing special. Given that, it was overpriced as you can find similar or better food for cheaper around the city. The wine was bad too.

K C.

We were served Crab Rangoon that should be renamed Crap Rangoon. These appetisers should be served warm, but they were frozen in the middle! When we bit into the Crap Rangoon our teeth cut straight into the ice in the middle. So I guess, they freeze and reheat their food. We were ready to put this behind us but unfortunately the service was so beyond terrible, I felt I had to share my experience with you all so you can avoid this place. The manager who took our Crap Rangoon back didn't even apologise. He just took back the plate and within a few minutes brought back now cooked Crab Rangoon. Then the icing on the cake was when we were in the middle of eating our Pad Thai entree, the same manager gave us our check on the table. We were barely half way through our meal. I asked the manager whether he was rushing us and he simply retorted that he had another group waiting for a table. That to me really spoiled the entire experience. I feel sorry for anyone who has to go through this. The manager I'm speaking about has glasses and also serves at the bar. I hope the owner of the restaurant will read this and fix things.

Marc K.

My favorite Thai place in the West Village was closed for the night so after perusing my options I decided to give this place a whirl. Now thinking back on it, I wish I hadn't. While the delivery was quick and courteous, the food was mediocre and bland. I ordered the Crispy Rolls & the Pad Thai with Chicken. The crispy rolls are one of the "most popular" items according to Seamless but I was sorely disappointed. While indeed crispy, they had very little filling with a few scant mushrooms and some chewy lotus root. The chilli foam dipping sauce had some sort of creamy mayo base, with a distant taste of chilli or any kind of flavor. The Chicken in the Pad Thai had a very rubbery and unappetizing texture and I decided not to take the risk of eating it. As opposed to being sauteed per the menu, the rice noodles were rather an indiscernible blob of overcooked mush. The tofu, described on the menu as "smoky" had the smell and flavor of tofu bacon - which for me in thai cooking is a bit alarming. Pinto unfortunately did not live up to my expectations and I would likely elect to skip it the next time.

Alysha J.

The ambiance is perfect. My favorite dish here is the drunken noodle with the potatoes with chili mayo. They also have a great lunch and brunch special. On the weekend for $15 you get an appetizer, salad, entree, and a glass of wine. The only downfall is the service. The waiters move slice and it's hard to pay a check so bring cash! Unless you have extra time to spare.

Alice L.

Came here with a group of friends. The service was very friendly. The ambiance of the restaurant was quiet, romantic, and relaxing. They had dim lighting with lit candles on the table which I thought was very cute. The Thai tea was absolutely delicious. They have the milk and the tea in two separate bottles for you to mix yourself. It had a great aroma and flavor. The food looked amazing. The taste however was a little off. It wasn't that flavorful. Like the the coconut shrimp sticky fried rice I order was bland. I couldn't taste any seasoning. The coconut was not edible either.

Jennifer N.

Came here while celebrating my 1 year wedding anniversary. Walked in around 9:30pm. Things started off a bit rocky as the bartender/owner(?) seemed rather unfriendly. We waited for about 5 mins and were seated in the back. While we were waiting, we ordered 2 cocktails, which were forgotten about until we made eye contact with the bartender. The cocktails were pretty bad. Very little alcohol, poorly balanced. I ordered the a ginger martini and my husband got a strawberry something or other. Neither were good. Once we were seated we were pretty much ignored for a good 10 mins until my husband asked if anyone was going to wait on us. Finally a server approached and things turned around. The decor in Pinto is very low-key and what I would consider to be rather plain. It's still an intimate spot and good for a date. For appetizers, we ordered the roasted pork butt and the green papaya salad. Both were beyond exceptional. The flavors were very deep. The two appetizers went very well together. My husband ordered the pad-see-ew and it was the best he's ever had. I ordered the green curry. It was a very nice balance of spice and sweetness. I loved it but I wouldn't say it was any better than other Thai curries I've had. I would give them a 5 in the food department, a 1 in drinks and a 3 in decor. Would return.

Julia Z.

Don't order delivery from here. My order was a curry dish and a steak dish, which I instructed to be medium, but the steak it's all the way done. And there's no rice for either dishes, or chopstick, and napkin. Who eats curry without rice? I called the restaurant and after a confusion 5 minutes conversation they hang up on me. What a service. The food is bleh too. Not gonna be a return customer for sure. I update the review to 3 stars--the restaurant attempted to send me rice 20 minutes after the phone call they hang up on. I was never told they will delivery rice, maybe they saw my review? I was no longer at my apt so I didn't get it(since no one told me they will deliver rice I had to go for other sources), but I give them one more star for effort and this is also where I see their taste rating.

Ashley S.

Very delicious green curry, pineapple rice and pad Thai. Atmosphere is intimate and quiet. Romantic stop. Does it cold by the door in the winter.

Jen L.

Pleasantly surprised to find this small little Thai restaurant in Chelsea. While I felt their appetizers were lacking, their main course more than makes up for it. Also had a little fun with their Thai ice tea.

P H.

Awesome experience. Great food, fast and courteous staff! The curry was delicious!

Charlotte M.

Great food, great ambience and good prices. Came here on a whim on Sunday night and was pleasantly surprised. Service was prompt and polite.

Artoun N.

I generally don't give poor reviews, but I had to give this 2 stars. To be fair this is based on delivery only. I was CRAVING some thai food, so I ordered from Pinto a classic Pad Thai and some crab rangoons (because I love crab rangoons). I put the order in at 9:13 and the delivery guy arrived close to 10:40. I've worked at a restaurant before as a waiter, and our top priority would be to make sure delivery orders are made as quickly as possible, and this did not seem to be the case as I called the restaurant at around 10:15 and they were quite aggressive towards me when I asked when they thought the delivery person would arrive. When it finally did arrive my food was cold (cue mini violin), and nobody wants to eat a cold crab rangoon or tepid pad thai. It just wasn't appetizing, and the worst part is that I knew it had potential! I wanted to like it, but I just couldn't. If I'm looking for Thai, I'm not ordering from Pinto again.

Joseph K.

The best deal for Thai food in Manhattan. 15 dollars for a drink, appetizer, and main course. The Pinto Tea is delicious, the service is fast, and the plateing is elegant.

Kohinoor M.

I had the tilapia with string beans. (~$15) Very flavorful! I liked it very much. The string beans that came with it were very fresh and crunchy. I ate every single one of them which is quite rare. The sauce/gravy is really good by itself and when mixed with rice! I would recommend the dish! Servers were also very nice; nice, dim-lit, laid back ambient; clean bathroom!

Morgan D.

I love this small little restaurant. I first went back in December to a late dinner with a friend and loved the atmosphere. Dim lighting and tightly packed tables but mmm so good! We got a few dishes to share and left raving about the place. Flash Forward: I went here last week with my boyfriend after raving about how good it had been the first time I was there. We ended up going super early, around 5pm on a Wednesday night which ended up being awesome because they have a Sunset Special which consists of a drink, appetizer and entree for $15! I got a glass of wine, papaya salad and panang curry and my boyfriend got beer, fried pork butt/shoulder and green curry. They both were so delicious and honestly you can not beat this deal! I almost, almost, didn't eat my entire salad because I was scared I'd get full too fast! Alas, we both had leftovers to bring home! P.s. I absolutely adore the street this is located on, Christopher Street just has that *quiet* magic. Will return again...and again!

Rebecca L.

A solid option for Thai in the West Village. We came before 7 on a Friday night and sat down immediately. By the time we left, there was a line out the door. The food here was tasty and portions were generous. We shared the calamari appetizer and the crispy pad thai entree and were very satisfied. The menu has the standard items offered at most Thai restaurants but also a few special items such as "crispy paid thai" and crab cakes. Service here was friendly and the decor was trendy. Overall, if you're in the West Village and craving Thai, Pinto is a great place.

Carrie C.

They have a really good lunch and sunset menu. The lunch menu is $8 for a salad, an appetizer and an entree. The sunset menu is $15 for a drink, appetizer and an entree. It's affordable and perfect. This place is small so expect a wait on busier days/nights. It's not recommended for huge groups but you can always try to see what they accommodate. I love the way they serve their Thai Iced Tea with tea cubes so my drink doesn't get watered down. I can adjust my own level of milk and syrup. Their curry is watery and not the thick consistency that I'd prefer. I'm not a fan of Pad Thai but I loved the Pad Thai here. I'd definitely get their pad Thai again and I'll be back for their dinner menu. I heard great things about the Crab friend rice.

Annie C.

Bad service and it's a small portion of food, however look forward on the ice Thai drink

Mansoor K.

As a Limo driver, I stopped to have lunch at this place. What can I say, the best lunch I had after long time in Thai restaurant. $8.71 include tax is very reasonable price in NYC. The best restaurant in town!

Hayley B.

Good food, nice cosy atmosphere and relatively inexpensive for nyc. We would definitely comeback :)

Jessica N.

I've been to pinto many times before and I love it. I usually tend to avoid dinner time unless I am going early since theres always a line. There's limited seating in this quaint little bistro style restaurant. I love the food here, its never too oily or greasy. One thing that I enjoy amidst all of the options from the coconut stuffed fried rice and the PCU noodles is the fried tofu. I know its weird, but the fried tofu tastes homemade and not the store bought ones. I love how they're little triangles of perfection, perfectly served along side a salad. Pinto is honestly a really cozy, comfy and intimate date place that has amazing food that can probably be the conversation starter to those awkward moments. Definately one of my favorite spots that I always hit when in New York . P.S. You must get the Thai Iced Tea. It is too creatively presented that I never want to drink it!

Pete S.

We ordered Pad Thai and the Panang Curry for delivery. It took 1 hour to arrive (from 5 blocks away), and when we called the restaurant to see where the food was, the two people we spoke with were very unfriendly. But, that's not the worst part. The food was literally inedible. My panang curry was a tasetless, spiceless, brown sludge. The Pad Thai was equally bland and smelled funny. Just atrocious. We ate maybe half our meals and threw the rest out. Never again.

Judy C.

I can't say how much I like this place. I've only been here once and I love it. My boyfriend and I mainly came here for the unique Thai iced tea. It was a good thing we came here. The tea, milk and syrup were all separate so you can adjust the sweetness to however you'd like. The ice cubes were made of Thai tea and not water so the tea wouldn't be diluted. The appetizers are great. We got the fried organic tofu with spicy mayo. It was good but not the greatest. The mushroom crunch was what sold us. It was nice and crispy and the inside was juicy mushroom. My boyfriend got a Pad Thai and I got a PCU. The PCU was SO flavorful. It was delicious! I would recommend coming here if you want good Thai food.

Mq F.

I do NOT recommend this place. Went to this restaurant yesterday with a group of coworkers, service & food was terrible!! no AC on a hot day in NYC! and to top it off, flies were roaming over our food. I wouldn't visit this restaurant, never again!!

Gilberto G.

Wow! Shocked we were, for $15 before 6pm there was the Blue Plate Special, which includes a drink or wine, an appetizer and the main dish. I went for the house red wine, a crispy roll and Pad Thai with calamari. We're talking value here. No, it wasn't one crispy roll, but four hot an freshly cooked ones with a mustard sauce for mine. I tasted the fresh ones that Jeff got and liked them even better, with tamarind sauce for dipping. The Pad Thai came as a generous, also freshly cooked serving. The vegetables, e.g. Scallions, were crunchy as they should be. A great value in NYC.

Jitan P.

Great little Thai place, serving high quality and tasty food. We had the mushrooms, chicken lettuce wraps, coconut crab rice an chicken 5seeds - all tasted great

Laurie W.

Really slow on a rainy day...came here for the pinto iced tea...its a must Ambiance for this place is really dark and quiet...more like a poetry slam than a restaurant. Ordered from the prix fix menu...which is pretty damn awesome $8 (as of april 2014) you get an appetizer and a main entree (with a green salad) I got the mushroom crunch for the appetizer and basil with beef for main entree Mushroom crunch - really delicious! battered and fried but so juicy inside...the creamy sauce goes well with it too (i tried the spicy mayo from my bf's dish and it wasnt that good with it) Basil beef - its was good...saucy. I would have prefer no zucchinis...i dont think they're usually there but i could have gone without. They used a different cut of beef...can't put my hand on it, but its different than other thai restaurants that i have been to. Beef could have been seasoned a bit more but you can use the sauce from the plate...everything else was great. Boyfriend ordered Fried Tofu with spicy mayo Chicken pad thai Fried tofu - small little triangles of fried tofu with the spicy mayo sauce on the side. Nothing too special, no seasoning for it. I liked mine better. Pad thai - i think its kinda hard to mess up pad thai...its a simple dish from what ive been told and the sauce for it is very basic. nonetheless, this place made it quite well, I would have prefer it a bit saucier so the noodles wont stick together but it wasnt that bad. I'm just a brat. I believe they grilled/smoked the chicken separately and tossed it together but the whole dish itself was very smoky tasting.. It was interesting for reals. Everything was delicious. For $8 in NYC for all of this, you just cant beat that price. 11:30-3:30pm only. The portions are good sized for NYC standard, you will be satisfied but not overly full. The pinto iced tea *drum roll* I know its nothing THAT fancy but its fun Build your own thai iced tea with the level of sweetness of your liking. I know, i work in food service so yes they upcharge you for less work, whatever its for fun! It comes in a tray with your glass of iced tea cubes, your thai tea, your cream and simple syrup. I messed up and threw everything in. Have fun and enjoy it! I'll be back for sure!

Christy Y.

Food was amazing and drinks were amazing! We get to pour our own Thai ice tea to the favor of our taste! Must try their pad Thai and the fried potatoes. However the resistant itself have no service for t-mobile users. If you have an emergency you won't know until you leave the store. The restaurant itself is small and the interior light is set into a very dim setting. If you would like to enjoy making your own taste of Thai ice tea I recommend you to come here

Nyota W.

Some days you just crave Thai food....at least I do. I was in the west village one evening at a bar that let's you bring food in from the outside and the craving came over me. Upon stumbling upon Pinto. I quickly realized this would be a cute place to dine-in at. It's a small and intimate space. I sat at the bar and enjoyed a tasty cocktail while waiting for my food. The berry Thai basil was a winner. I ended up ordering the tom yam fried rice as my meal. It likely wouldn't be my preferred option for my next visit. The cost was pretty reasonable and the service was quick. Thanks for helping me to fill my craving Pinto!

Joi R.

Great food. Okay service. Overall good atmosphere (I loved the electric funk music they were playing). I just couldn't help noticing how dirty all the chairs in the front were. It looked like they had been sitting in someones garage for months.

Mel T.

5 stars for their Thai iced tea. 2 for their food. So let's just meet in the middle and call it a 3 star place. A friend and I came in at around 7 on a Saturday night and the place was pretty much a ghost town. I chose this place because I have been meaning to try it. What caught my eye was that you could make your own Thai iced tea. HOW F*CKING AWESOME is that?! They give you a carafe of the tea, a glass of Thai iced tea ICE CUBES, half and half, and small thing of simple syrup. I loved this because I love Thai iced tea but I also don't like it to be too sweet - so this was perfect for me. Onto the food! To start, we ordered the crab cakes (3 to an order), which came with a salad. The crab cakes (more like crab balls) were not your typical Costco, overly breaded crab cakes. They tasted better than that but I still wouldn't say they were great. Something was off but I just can't put my finger on it. The overly dressed salad didn't help its case either. Pinto - if you're reading this, you should consider putting the dressing on the side! For my main, I went with the crab fried rice in a coconut. For $16, it is deffo not worth it. They do use real crab meat, which was the highlight. BUT..they basically sprinkle it across the top. So if you don't mix it up, you'll be left with nothing but egg and rice towards the end of the dish. My friend ordered the cripsy pad Thai, which is basically just Pad Thai with what I'm guessing were supposed to be crispy wonton strips. This would have been good had the wonton strips not been stale. You're better off paying $3 less for the regular Pad Thai. And even that was subpar. Too much vinegar/fish sauce/whatever they use, for my taste. I probbo wouldn't come back. But if I do, it will solely be for the Thai iced tea. That's how mind-blowing it was.

Ariel L.

This place had amazing everything. The food was on point and the drinks were cute! I came with a big group on a Tuesday night around 8 pm. We got seats but I would imagine it being harder for a big group on a busier day. Low key, cute atmosphere, a good place to catch up with friends or go on a date with a special someone (or a nobody lol). I had a lychee martini, on the strong side though I am not complaining it wasn't as delicious as other lychee drinks I had in the past. My friends ordered the Thai iced tea and it came in a beautiful set where you can control how much milk and sweetener you want to put in. And the ice is made out of Thai tea too! How considerate! Another order the "Candy Crush", it came in a cute mason jar and it looked like a birthday cake. On the sweeter side but potent. Two other ordered a strawberry mojito and another ordered a pineapple lime drink which I forgot the name too but those two were my favorite. Onto the food! We ordered: Fresh Spring Roll Papaya Salad Crab Fried Rice in a young coconut Pumpkin curry That... Crab rice though... Sooooooo good

Diane D.

I LOVE the coconut fried rice here!! The place had great and authentic Thai food and a nice and quiet vibe.

Seema U.

I came here with my brother and sister-in-law to celebrate my birthday. We ended up waiting for a while but it was worth it as this was some of the better Thai food I've had in Manhattan. While we were waiting we ordered some drinks and they were pretty good. I would come back for a meal at the bar if ever in the area. We started with papaya salad and chicken lettuce wraps. The huge issue with the papaya salad is that it has peanuts in it but that's not listed on the menu. My brother is allergic to peanuts and didn't realize the salad had peanuts until he began eating the food (the restaurant is also super dark). Luckily, he realized it in time to run out and get some Benadryl. We should have definitely warned the restaurant about the allergy as my brother even asked if the chicken wraps had soy sauce before ordering, but just assumed such a common allergen would be mentioned in the ingredients. The waiter seemed genuinely concerned about my brother and even didn't charge us for that appetizer without mentioning it. So they handled it well for sure. Both of these dishes were perfectly seasoned and I loved them. The rest of the meal was equally good. Pumpkin curry was freaking amazing. Over two months later and I still remember how delicious it was- the pumpkin makes it slightly thicker than other curries and it was fantastic. Order that for sure. The basil tofu was awesome too- I loved the slight saltiness of the sauce and it went great with the rice (they don't have brown rice from what I remember which I find odd considering their location but clearly that's a first world problems). The tofu was also cooked really well. Finally, the pad Thai was good; nothing super special but definitely solid. My brother has about a million allergies including bean sprouts, soy beans, peanuts and many more and they were super accommodating and the waiter checked about dishes he wasn't sure about (we ordered the main dishes before the peanut problem mentioned above so I think they are just helpful and it wasn't a reaction to that). Writing this review has made me want to come back here immediately. I seriously loved the food here. It does seem to get crowded and its a pretty small place so maybe try to come at non peak hours if possible.

Peter N.

Stopped in on a Saturday night and sat at the bar since there were no tables available. I ordered the crispy pad thai and it was awesome. One of the best pad thai dishes I've ever had. Definitely worth checking out.

Valerie L.

I wouldn't say Pinto is incredibly authentic, but it's good for what it is: an upscale Thai restaurant catered to a West Village crowd. Unlike most hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurants, the atmosphere here is romantic and dimly lit, appropriate for a date. On that note, it's a bit pricier and main entrees range from $11-19. Do yourself a favor and order the crispy paid thai ($15) instead of the regular kind. It's $4 more but completely worth it. Their $5 thai iced tea is amazing as well, albeit a little expensive. It comes out as separate ingredients that you mix together yourself so you can customize the level of sweetness. The entrees are almost large enough to share. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but it's a solid choice if you're craving Thai in this neighborhood. I haven't been blown away by most of the Thai food I've had in the city, but I'm always pretty satisfied at Pinto.

Tony S.

Quant atmosphere. Excellent food, service and value - especially the lunch menu.

Ashley F.

I have to say that I was very impressed with Pinto. The restaurant is much smaller than I imagined it to be so I'm glad we came in for an early dinner before the rush of people. Because we came in early, we ordered from the sunset menu which consists of an appetizer, entrée and drink (cocktail for an extra $5) for $15 which in my opinion is a steal. The portions are actually quite large which surprised me. Between two of us we had the PCU noodles with beef, basil shrimp, crispy potatoes (?), and green salad. I thought everything was really tasty with great flavor. My favorite were the PCU noodles which were excellent. I got the candy crush cocktail which was topped with whipped cream and sprinkles; the presentation was better than the actual taste of the drink which reminded me of medicine. Overall, I really liked Pinto and it was one of my best meals during my trip.

Jenny C.

This is a cute little cozy Thai restaurant which is dimly lit during the evening for a romantic night out or to catch up with an intimate group of friends (no more than 4!). They will not seat you unless your entire party is here which is understandable given how busy they can be. No reservations. I arrived around 7pm on a Friday night and although it was pretty full already, there were still available seats. Much to my dismay after my two girl friends finally arrived by nearly 8pm, we were told there would be at least a 45 minute wait because we had to wait for two neighboring parties to finish so the two tables can be put together (it seems they cater mostly people who comes in pairs). They ended up putting us in the very back in a single table meant for two people and stuck a third chair that came out from the side - fine with us since we did not want to wait. We ordered the creamy tom yum soup, papaya salad, tofu pad thai, tom yum fried rice with tofu, chicken pumpkin curry, and we each ordered a Thai iced tea. The Thai iced tea is soo much fun and dee-licious! We get a tray which consists of a tall glass with Thai iced tea ice cubes (to prevent dilution when melted), Thai tea, milk/cream, and syrup - you put everything together based on your own personal taste and voila! One thing that really irked me is that the straw/mixer is metal and its inner diameter opening must be about 3mm wide, I wonder how do they clean the inside because it really is tiny in there... rinse?! Gross, I don't even want to think about it. The tom yum soup is tasty. However the papaya salad was absolute garbage with no flavor whatsoever like I was eating shreds of plain raw cucumber. I was sooo disappointed and it left me just oh so sad. Do yourself a favor and NOT order this! The pumpkin curry with chicken was very generous in terms on portion and can definitely be shared - it essentially is red curry but with chunks of pumpkin in there. I wished they would've just called it "red curry with pumpkin" instead of giving me this false impression of something completely different. It was delicious nonetheless and was even better as leftovers for the next day. My favorite was definitely the tom yum fried rice - so packed with flavor and moist, mmMmm! Yum yum! The tofu pad thai was your typical pad thai, no surprises there. Overall I would like to give this restaurant another shot and perhaps try a more seemingly popular appetizer such as the fried mushrooms. The papaya salad really put a poor taste in my mouth - literally. I was craving papaya salad and was so excited to order it. I really don't know how it is possible to mess up that up and because of that, it lost an entire star off from what it deserves.

Biru S.

I came in to this place after a friend of mine recommended it and walked in with reasonable expectations for a thai spot( they're a dime a dozen now a days in nyc). First and foremost, this is a small restaurant, do not come in here if you have a large group. Secondly, their take on thai iced tea is pretty awesome. They serve it to you in deconstructed form. A glass with tea ice cubes, a carafe of tea, a shot glass with milk and another small shot glass of simple syrup. Really cool and it was very delicious. They also serve fresh coconut water which was also pretty cool. They don't give it to you in the actual coconut, but that is probably because they save those to serve you their fried rice. We started our meal off with the crunchy mushrooms, which were fun to eat. The dipping sauced tasted like mayo, which was ok but I expected something a bit more flavorful coming from a thai restaurant. We had the chili basil lo mein and a chicken basil entree. Both dishes left much to be desired. The desert menu was pretty boring as well. I probably won't come back.

Lily X.

4 of us came here on a Friday night around 8:30PM without any reservation. The wait was only around 20 minutes, so we stopped by Big Gay ice cream up the block during the wait time. We ordered a variety of different dishes but my favorite was the self made iced teas. The fries and calamari weren't anything special, and very small portion. The coconut crab fried rice was a bit too salty on the top but bland inside the coconut. The pad Thais were pretty good! Service here is very attentive and I will definitely be back in the future.

Rebekah T.

Since no stars is not an option the review will have to do. Terrible service, inedible food, and seats so close together you're on a de facto double date. Chicken lettuce wraps: clearly pre-cooked ground meat of some form used in several dishes and warmed (only slightly) with the sauce for the necessary dish. The sauce was acidic, but flavorless. The actual lettuce portion was 1/5 wedge of a head of lettuce, impossible to actually "wrap." Chicken satay: The peanut sauce was fine, but no amount could moisten the wildly overcooked, thin shreds of chicken. Thai beef salad: Inedible. As in we could not eat it. The "salad" portion was a handful of spinach without dressing, except for a bubble of dressing on one half, and two thin tomato... shavings?.. I really don't know what to call them. It looked like a 1/8th inch strip of the outside skin of a tomato. I thought for a minute a bit of fish had wound up in the salad. My dining partner ate it and said it tasted "of counter." The meat (I really do hesitate to say "beef") was pounded so thin, so overcooked, so flavorless (unless gristle is a flavor) that we both looked at each other and gave up to make eggs at home. Truly horrendous. Overall, the fact that this place has any complimentary reviews shocked us (as we read them over said eggs). Go elsewhere.

Kayla G.

The food may be nothing special, but their lunch deal is worth the four stars. You get a small salad, appetizer and entree for $8.00. The salad is really basic. Some mesclun greens mix with some sort of basic vinaigrette on it. For appetizer I ordered the Taro Fritters. They were greasy, and pretty tasteless, definitely wouldn't order these again. My mother ordered the potato fries, which are just chunks of potatoes, but they're much better than the fritters. For entree I ordered Tofu Pad Thai. It was good, but it was just your typical Pad Thai. For a lunch portion, it's a decent portion size. Service was good, but they seemed a little confused at times. The place itself is fairly small, so I'm sure when dinner rolls around it gets pretty full. If you're looking for a good deal, and some good food Id definitely check out their lunch deal, but there is better Thai out there.

Andrew R.

I am embarrassed that New Yorkers think this is good Thai food. It is a travesty of Thai food, and you don't even have to have been to Bangkok to realize that. The curries have no flavor, appear to contain no fish sauce, very little citrus and certainly none of the usual fresh pungent spices. Worse yet, the papaya salad wasn't even made with papaya: probably daikon or something similar, but whatever it was it was dishonest and totally unpleasurable. There aren't many really good Thai restaurants in the city but that's no excuse for brazenly bad.

Andrew H.

DON'T SIT NEAR THE FRONT DOOR!!!!!!! I just walked out of this place as they don't seem to care about a good customer. I personally eat (or used to) there 4 of 5 times a week and occasionally take my staff of 20 there for a celebratory lunch. I have complained about their front door several times. It does not close properly leaving a strong blast of cold air until someone gets up and pulls it shut. All the door needs is to be planed on the bottom so it moves smoothly and closes properly. The curtains they put up do not do the trick. The last time I mentioned it, the waiter laughed and said it has been that way for 2 years. I tried it one more time today and the same experience. FUCK YOU! I am done. You've lost a good customer.

Ngoc P.

Could the waitress have shooed me and my date away any faster? Was I not hip enough? Is it the shoes? I came in for the lunch deal, we were given menus and within a glance of looking at it, she comes and asks if we're ready. I asked for another minute or so and she walks a few steps, and comes back to take the order. I just ordered to get her off my back. I had the PCU noodles, mushroom crunch and had a try of the papaya salad and pad thai. The pad thai was a bit bland and overly sweet. The PCU noodles were good but a bit greasy. Papaya salad was bland but the mushroom crunch was very good. My date got the thai tea, finished pouring the syrup and cream and the waitress comes and grabs the whole tea set as soon as he put the cream down. He didn't even get a chance to mix the drink and she just takes it away. Same with the food, I didn't even finish taking my last bite and she just takes my plate away. At one point, she's asking my date if he was done (and he obviously wasn't) and I just glared at her and said "please just leave it, he's not even done yet." I expect this in Chinatown but not up here. The restaurant wasn't crowded at all so I didn't understand the huge rush. What's going on here? I'm glad I went with someone who was polite and just laughed it off. Anyone else would have just ended up not tipping her.

Lelia T.

Pinto is the reason my friend started like Thai food. Maybe my expectations were too high or they had a bad day, but...........yea disappointment. But to clarify, whenever she came here in the past, she would get the lamb massaman. I took her recommendation and ordered this for myself. This dish was really good--definitely did not regret this. The curry was sweet and mildly spicy and delicious. The lamb was shreddable, but a little dry. I would probably like the curry by itself or with a different kind of meat. But then I'm not a lamb lover so I may be biased. It comes with a bowl of rice shaped in a heart, that was a little dry but acceptable. I would say a 4-star dish. 4 star ends there though. Let's talk about the not so great stuff. Dinner was on a Friday night (8/1/14) at around 7:30 pm. The restaurant was pretty empty, but they wouldn't seat us without the full party. Which is fineee I understand. When we sat for a party of 5, it was the table in the front and it was cramped as hell. And no AC. I guess not their fault since its by the door. Waiter took a really long time to come over when we were ready to order. But okay. Two of us ordered Thai iced tea and it came decontructed (you gotta mix it yourself) and it was really cute ($5 tho). My other friends were intrigued and asked the waitress that brought over the tea if they could order three more. The waitress there was a total bitch. She gave such an ugly face that was both shocked and annoyed. Like sorry we want to order more stuff and spend more money. I understand if youre just bringing over our stuff and not actually allowed to take our orders, but don't look so offended we asked for some drinks. Towards the end, we wanted to split the bill and I was telling her how much to charge on each card (3 cards). She like rolled her eyes and looked like I gave her a thousand nickels or something. Lady, I'm sorry you hate your job. Anyway, back to food. Pad thai was very sweet and boring (just noodles, few peanuts, no veggies or anything) and somewhat dry. The crab fried rice in coconut comes in a small coconut AND a small bowl. Same stuff in both. I guess it's just presentation, but it just made the dish look super tiny. The crab was overpowered by the egg taste and could not taste the crab at all. The peppered steak was okay. Kind of saucy and overwhelmed with onions. The thai iced tea itself comes in tea cubes (frozen tea in cube form) so that it doesn't get watered down (someone said that this was just tea with food coloring, not actual thai tea, but idk). There's also a cup of tea on the side. The sugar and the cream comes separate so you can make it yourself to your preferences. This is a good idea and I like it. The only downside is that you kind of have to wait for the tea cubes to melt a little so the "tea" part of thai iced tea comes out. They give you tea, but I think its not as strong as it should be. There's a lot of work that comes with this order, so maybe that's why it was $5. And why the waitress was pissed. I'd probably pass on this next time.

Sq W.

Great atmosphere, cosy and tiny place, ppl lined up in even in weekday nights. The thai ice tea is really amazing, it is the best thai ice tea i ever had in town (the second one is the one in chelsea market). The green curry is so authentic. Nice place to hand out for girls night out.

Rebecca B.

Great little gem in the west village. If you aren't looking for it, you will definitely walk past it. Went there for dinner with a friend. The ambiance is great. This is an ideal date spot. The menu is extensive, the food is delicious, and the bottles of wine are all only $28!! Highly recommend the pad thai and the fried shrimp.

Apurva N.

I went to Pinto for dinner last night with 3 of my friends. This place came highly recommended and we were all expecting fantastic food. For our appetizers, we got the Chicken Satay, Shrimp Dumplings andVeggie Summer Roll. The Shrimp Dumplings were the best of the lot.. the chicken satay was actually not chicken satay at all.. it was chicken breast meat on a stick with peanut sauce on it. The Shrimp Dumplings, however, were very tasty! I recommend them! For my main course, I ordred the Coconut Crab Fried Rice. It seemed very interesting in that it was served in a coconot! The fried rice was well prepared and flavourful.. I had asked mine to be made spice, but I think they forgot. My friends got the massaman curry and the yellow curry.. both the curries were very tasty and the portions were very generous. When we were done, we asked to see the dessert menu but passed, since the desserts didn't seem very tempting. Overall, this is a good restaurant and I'd visit again if I was in the West Village and in the mood for Thai food. If you're planning to get dinner here, I'd recommend the Coconut Crab Fried Rice and the Massaman Curry! Check it out!

Tashnuva E.

Very disappointing Thai spot - I feel deceived by these Yelp reviews! While the place itself has a cozy decor, the food was just very average. For apps, I got chunks of potato which really had no seasoning (nor did it have enough salt). For the entree, I got chicken pad thai, which initially had that fishy smell (from what I presume was the fish sauce). It really dampened my experience and I ended up wasting a good portion of it. I've been to plenty of Thai places in NYC, but this is definitely in my bottom 3.

Marisa A.

Inarguable $8 lunch special with courteous service in a pleasant and stylish atmosphere. It is the best lunch deal in the area if rated by the intersection of quality and price. The Pad Thai is good - flavorful and a cut above some other Thai lunches I've experienced in this city. The PCU Noodle has one flavor and one flavor only -- salty. I've seen more taste and less sodium in a packet of Nissaan Top Ramen. It was atrocious. The appetizers I tried - the tofu and the mushrooms were both ridiculously delicious though. Their beer selection is really lame but they do have a large variety of cocktails. The table service is prompt yet unrushed. The first time I ate-in here my waitress was a bit brusque but today I had a waiter who was a pleasure - very polite and attentive. In both experiences the food and beverages were delivered quickly and fresh from the kitchen. One complaint is that the bowl my salad was served in had a chip in it. This is a complaint directed toward the management. Chipped ceramic tableware is not just unattractive but unsanitary and should be disposed of as soon as a chip has formed! I am surprised that policy is not instated here. I reccomend ordering ahead if you are doing take-out as I felt the delay when I tried take-out from here lagged a bit more than I would have liked. All in all, an affordable lunch experience that touches close to ideal!

Tiffany M.

A great dining experience often leaves a lasting impression as soon as one steps out of the restaurant. This place did it's job in leaving an impression- but a bad one at that. My boyfriend and I both had high hopes for this place but it left us nothing but a bad taste in our mouth-yes: literally. We came here on a Friday night, packed to say the least but a table just opened up for us in the front near the bar. As soon as I sat down, a gust of hot wind and heat was blowing from the vents coming down to my seat. I quickly asked if the waiter could seat us at another table but was told there were no other tables available. He went to turn the heat down, and all was fine, until two minutes later, it started blowing hot air again. Not a pretty picture throughout my meal. My boyfriend and I shared the 'Crab Fried Rice in Coconut' as our appetizer since we heard such great reviews of the item and both ordered Pad Thai's. I chose the seafood combination and he chose the chicken. First, the fried rice was OK. There was barely ANY crab meat in the rice, along with the fact that the rice was barely warm. The coconut is a creative concept, and appearance wise is beautiful, but overall for taste- mediocre at best. Definitely not worth $18 bucks. My Pad Thai seafood combination came with calamari, shrimp and salmon. I was a little more impressed with my entree since the dish itself came with at least a 4 oz. portion of fish! Most places will skimp out on portion size so this was a big yes for me. But yes, of course there's a downside to this- the calamari was horrible. It was overcooked and rubbery. My wild guess is- the calamari used in the dish is probably used most often for their fried calamari as appetizers so they barely took mind into making this item on the menu edible to say the least since all this would result in is a toss in a 410F deep fryer to result in a texture more delectable. UGH. It was taking me more of an effort to get a bite into the pieces so I gave that up. My boyfriend also described his chicken as overcooked and tough as well. We both didn't finish our dishes but we are never ones to waste food so we asked the waiter if they would wrap up the plates and bring us the check. To our displeasure, when getting home, we realized that both unfinished dishes were placed into ONE to-go container. I am strictly pescetarian so my portion of the food was put to waste since I prefer not to consume any food that has been dealt with meat items. I was pretty disappointed at this point even though I felt like my expectations were already down the drain when we paid the check. Out of all my experiences in dining out, I've never had the waiter mess up on wrapping up leftover food. Seriously?To say the least, this place is not worth the hype. That's one out of the books for me.

Bloss C.

Update is....... Pinto is still crushing it. Sunset menu (before 6PM) is an insane deal for an appetizer, main, and drink (nonalcoholic or wine/beer) for 15 bills. Insanity. Portions are regular sized too! The crispy rolls (appetizer) were filled with mushrooms and yummy, and my basil shrimp main dish was really hearty with a solid kick of spice to it. Five stars for the sunset menu, and I have to say I arrived at 5:58 PM and they didn't bust my chops about ordering off of the sunset menu. Five stars also for the service. I have been here a few times and each time I am completely impressed with the friendliness and hospitality of all the servers at Pinto. I have had a little better Thai food at other restaurants, but the food here is really good and the value and service definitely warrant five stars.

Jen P.

Went here around 4:30 with a friend and we were the only people there. I've been looking forward to this place for YEARS because I wanted to try their Thai iced tea (called Pinto iced tea). They have it like deconstructed (thai tea ice cubes, thai tea, condensed milk, and simple syrup) and you get to kind of DIY. Had the dinner special which was nice: a drink, appetizer, and entree all for only $15! I ordered the pinto iced tea of course, papaya salad, and chicken pad thai. Friend had the pinto iced tea too, the potato fries, and beef PCU noodle. I really liked the appetizers, and making the thai iced tea was nice, but the entree dishes were both kind of meh. The PCU noodle, which is supposed to be like pad see eew, was definitely different. It was a little too sweet as well, making it hard to eat the entire thing... The pad thai was okay, but slightly too ketchup-y tasting. I've def had better versions of both in most Thai places. The thai iced tea was kind of overly sweet too - probably won't add the simple syrup next time. The server kept checking on us (a little too often for our comfort actually), but it was probably because there was no other customers and we were sitting off in the corner where it was hard to see if we needed anything. Probably won't go back for the food. If I'm ever there again, it'll probably be because whoever I'm with wants to make the Thai iced tea...

Crystal C.

First impression - Wow this place is small and all the customers are crammed together.. Meh~ Thai Iced Tea - Their deconstructed thai iced tea is very clever. Cute but probably would not order it again unless I'm really in the mood for it. Its a get-it-once-but-never-again kind of thing. (Overhyped?) Mushroom Crunch - WOAH! BURST of flavor. I did not expect them to be so juicy and flavorful. I was expecting them to be really dry for some reason. The dipping sauce they have on the side really compliments the mushrooms well. Pad Thai - Probably the best Pad Thai I ever had!!! I will DEFINITELY come back for it. I love the tangy taste it has and the noodles were cook to perfection. Coulnd't stop myself from devouring it. Crab Fried Rice in Young Coconut - so generous with the crab meat! It is indeed real crab meat. Full of flavor - something I did not expect. Very nice presentation! I ordered this because it is something you don't see often.

Kemi A.

I was not sure what to expect here. I really like Thai food so I was hoping not to be disappointed. The venue is very small. I went on a mid week night after 7p so not very packed but man I feel sorry for those trying to eat there Friday or Saturday night. I started with the berry cocktail. Wasn't to impressed with it over all. Now on to the meal: Started with Pork Butt appetizer...soo yummy. Def get that. Crab meat fried rice HAD to be ordered. I ate with the Pumpkin curry dish (also very delish). I went with the pumpkin curry as someone had a not so great review of their green curry and I was wary. To add we also has seafood pad Thai. I def took leftovers home and can't wait to eat it tmrw. I would recommend but seating can be tough.

Mia M.

Came here after the snow storm on Tuesday for lunch, since many restaurants in the area were closed. They were only serving items from their lunch special menu, which is $8 for a salad, appetizer, and entree. We had the pad thai noodle and the garlic sauce with rice, both were delicious, but the garlic sauce dish was surprisingly really spicy. Overall, the food was good and would come back to try some of the regular menu items.

Jessica N.

New favorite Thai place in New York!! Pinto is affordable, has delicious appetizers & entrees, and feels so homey! My friend and I came here today and had the sunset pre-fixed menu (3:30-6pm), which was $15 for an appetizer, entree, & a drink. Boy oh boy, everything was so flavorful and the portions were huge. Here's what we ordered: Appetizers: -Mushroom Crunch w/ Jalapeno tartar sauce: These were amazing! The mushrooms are fried with a sesame panko and paired well with the tartar sauce. They were crispy, hot, and flavorful! -Thai Papaya Salad: if you're in the mood for a little spice and something "healthy" while you savor the flavor from the fried mushrooms, this is the dish you should order. The papaya strips were fresh and crisp, and with the salad dressing & seasoning, this salad was definitely tasty! Entrees: -PCU Noodles with beef: this dish was huge in flavor and in portion. The noodles had the right texture and the baby bok choy & beef were cooked very well. -5 seed crusted chicken: this dish was good, not as crunchy as I thought it would be. I didn't really taste all the different combinations of seeds they said were used to create the crust of the chicken. But, my friend seemed to enjoy it and I did it. I just wanted a bit more flavor and crunch to it. Drink: -Pinto Thai Iced Tea: This drink...my oh my...is a deconstructed thai iced tea, meaning you poor in the tea into the cup filled with frozen ice cubes of thai tea, and then you can adjust the sweetness of the tea by adding in cream and/or syrup. It's such a cute idea and had such a wonderful presentation to it! What an innovative way to present and allow customers to "create" their own tea. Dessert: -Traditional Thai Coconut Pudding: We couldn't resist not trying dessert! This miniature dessert came in 3 tiny bowls and were so good!! Think of it as gelatinous pudding, filled with sweetness & coconut flavor that bursts in your mouth! And it was only $5!! How affordable for a quick sweet treat!! All in all, we had a great dining experience here and will certainly come back to try more!! It's a must-try if you're in the area and need something affordable to eat!! You certainly get your money's worth!

Sumito A.

Get to the Chase: Pros: 1) I just found my new FAVORITE Thai place! 2) I'd go here every day if I could! 3) Attentive and courteous staff 4) FOOD IS UTTERLY outrageously good! Basil beef was a top choice for me with a close second being the green curry! 5) LARGE portions!!!!! Thank you for not being selfish! 6) DECONSTRUCTED THAI ICE TEA?!?! Shut yo mouth! It's genius. Instead of ice cubes they used cubes of frozen tea, which doesn't dilute your drink as you sip away! 7) Appetizers are just as good as the entrees! Mushroom fritters are the winner for me! 8) $8 pre-fix lunch deal until i think 3:00 PM Cons: 1) Some dishes taste better than they look

Sophie C.

I've moved further from Pinto since my last posts, but I still occasionally crave this place. Made the journey today for a late lunch. It was rainy so it wasn't too busy. Papaya salad, panang, and Thai iced tea - really hit the spot. Relaxing lounge music. I stayed a bit longer to enjoy the meal / atmosphere and catch up on some reading. Different set of staff than I remember, but they were also very friendly and attentive, with one going out of their way to let me know the restroom was free when I'd found it occupied. The little things.

Alice Z.

We had their sunset deal which is an appetizer, entree, and drink for 15 dollars. Great deal especially since it is full size appetizer. How much better can a deal like that get? Pinto is a super small restaurant that only has about 6 tables. Food came quickly and the service was wonderful. The food was great and different from typical thai restaurants. In a regular Thai restaurant, the (PCU)pad see ew is served with flat rice noodles but at Pinto, they serve it with long thin rice noodles (pad thai noodles). We got the chicken satay, potato fries, and Shrimp popcorn. The chicken satay was delicious with a general amount of peanut sauce. The potato fries were small cubes of potatoes, rather than in the same of french fries. They were perfectly seasoned and salted. The shrimp popcorn was deep fried shrimps with a spicy mayo dip. They were so good. It was about hot and crispy and oh so good. The PCU was delicious and it was a huge portion. The pad thai was okay but not as good as the PCU. There was a tangy aftertaste in the pad thai that we couldn't figure out. Their infamous customizable Thai ice tea was lucky part of the deal. It is so good and fun to put together. With the sunset deal, the appetizers and the entree and the drink is guaranteed to have you leaving happy and stuffed.

Evelyn C.

Love the Thai iced tea. They give you the tea set so you get to mix everything into the glass with tea iced cubes and control how sweet you like it. The pumpkin curry is also a must get! Lunch menu is 8 dollars, great deal!

Shannon W.

gonna give it to ya (like DMX) so when you walk into this bistro you look like you're paid to eat thai food. here's how to order like a pro: mushroom crunch, pcu noodles and coconut crab fried rice (served in a coconut - so exotic!). sit near the window for some good people watchins. then pay your bill, tip well if the service warrants and leave because you've probably overstayed your welcome.

Michelle S.

Pinto is a pint-size Thai bistro that packs a punch! The menu is interesting and very vegetarian friendly, offering unique takes on classic Thai dishes. We ordered the coconut crab fried rice (which was beautifully served in a coconut) and the pumpkin curry. Our dinner was so yummy and very affordable for the area. We will definitely be back to try more of what's on the menu!

Donna L.

The selling point of this place was the DIY Thai Iced Tea. Other than that, food was just okay.

Jess G.

I've only been here for lunch, but the $8 prix fixe deal was amazing. The food tasted fresh yet came out of the kitchen quickly. Perfect for NYU students!

Caroline K.

Best Thai food ever! Now I've tried a good amount of Thai eateries. And by a good amount, I mean longer than a heroin addict's rap sheet. None of them were worth going to for a second time around because most of them seemed to offer the same flavor routine and their options tended to blend together into just one big boring menu after awhile. Well, not this one. Loooove how they brought out the Thai iced tea. They bring it out in this little wooden tray; a little set that comes with a glass full of ice cubes (made from frozen Thai iced tea so that the drink doesn't become watery! Genius), and glasses of condensed milk and syrup. It also comes with a stainless steel straw with a curved spoon at the end so you can crush the ice cubes into remnants of a slushy Thai tea. I felt like I was my own little version of Jesse Pinkman with his chemistry kit mixing and pouring until I made my drink to my own perfection. Pad see ew w/shrimp was bomb! I didn't know it was on the menu until my little one pointed out it was spelled PCU. We also split the spicy basil lo mein, which was so good, but it does have a spicy kick as an aftertaste, even for my palate. Lemongrass pannacotta with raspberry topping was delish too. We totally demolished that in just a few spoonfuls. Looks like I've finally found a (Thai) place to call home. It's about time. I almost wish I didn't write this review so I could keep this little gem to myself, because that's just how good it is. Even the staff was great, thanking us for putting up with a 30 minute wait and then giving a spacious table without the claustrophobic sardine effect setting in. Love!

Allene T.

For a $8 semi-3-course lunch on a Saturday, you can't really expect too much, so for that, I give Pinto three stars. Had I had to pay more, it would have been 2. You get a lime-vinaigrette salad, a small appetizer, and a smaller portion entree for $8 prix fixe lunch. The salad is minimal, but the dressing is light and refreshing. For the appetizer, I got the papaya salad and my friend got the taro fritters. Papaya salad was far too mild for a Thai place and the taro fritters were more fried crunchiness than anything else, though the little bit of taro was tasty. For entrees, we ordered beef pad thai and beef green curry. The green curry was hardly spicy and was too sweet. Beef was quite tender and looked like actual sliced steak. Pad thai was standard, nothing special, but had the nice "wok" taste. At $8, can't really complain, but I was just hoping for a little more. If you like spicy, I'd ask for extra spicy since nothing seems to be very spicy here. The $15 prix fixe is just a drink + appetizer + full dinner size portion (huge). I'd go for the $8. The restaurant is modern and the music is elevator-like, so it's quite a relaxing atmosphere. The waiter/waitresses were nice; however, there was only 1 other party in the restaurant at 2pm Saturday and it took 20 minutes for our entrees to come out.

Hasan Q.

A small but cosy authentic thai place. Excellent food with different tastes and spices. Service was quick and good. Places only for around 20 people. Excellent price-quality ratio!

Nina L.

I don't eat Thai food often, but when I do I don't usually have high expectations. I feel regardless of the noodle dish I choose, I'm getting a lot of the same flavor profiles. I end up being unsatisfied with my meal and swear off Thai cuisine for a while. Pinto has taught me that I've been eating all of the wrong Thai cuisine! I know they have a very modern twist on their offerings, but this is where Thai food truly shines. Party of 3 arrived at around 6:30PM on a weekday to a nearly filled restaurant. We had to wait at the bar for a bit but the wait was painless at around 10-15 minutes. We ordered a ton of apps, a few main dishes to share family style, and three Thai iced teas. The Thai iced tea was one of my favorite parts of the meal...I was totally a sucker for the DIY nature of it. For appetizers we had the mushroom crunch, pork butt, and shrimp popcorn all of which were stellar--personally I hate mushrooms, and they slid down just fine which says a lot! For entrees we split an order of pad Thai, spicy basil lo mein, and the crab fried rice served in a young coconut. All of the dishes were great, the pad Thai standing out from your standard one. The crab fried rice was so delicious, but I was a little disappointed with the prep as there was a fair amount of shell (hence 4 stars instead of 5). The service was very friendly and although the ambiance is lovely, the restaurant is a bit too cramped. Example being that I'm pretty sure my butt grazed our neighbors plate of pad Thai when I got out of the booth on my way to the restroom. I know they are trying to squeeze as many diners in as possible, but their seating layout to be a bit uncomfortable. All-in-all, I was elated with my meal and have recommended it several times for those looking for an intimate dining experience with unique Thai dishes.

Katrina S.

Thanks, Pinto, for being right off the 1 train and saving me from expensive Chelsea. It's your typical Thai place food-wise. Dat host tho. Will you be my friend? If you meet that guy, you'll want to be his friend too. You'll know who I'm talking about when you go. There's a drink called White Chicks. It's mostly vodka but tastes like a Cadbury cream egg. Get that. Pinto's only downside? YOU SO TINY. Why you so tiny? I want to sit at you and nom and nom and nom for hours. But you always have a line and I get kicked out. Wah.

Cat D.

Very small restaurant--my bf and I walked past it twice before we found it. Kind of a dark/sleek/lounge-y vibe (maybe it was the music?). We started with the Roasted Pork Butt and Grilled Beef Salad ("Grilled Steak" would probably have been a more alluring name?). The pork was flavorful and crispy, but the salad was DIVINE. The steak was very tender and sooo flavorful; it had a subtle, sweet marinade. I would probably come back just for the steak salad. For entrees, we shared the Crispy Pad Thai with Chicken and the Tom Yum Fried Rice with Shrimp. The fried rice was tasty and had a bit of a kick to it. The crispy pad thai tasted pleasantly nutty like regular pad thai dish, but was a little too greasy for my taste. This "crispy" version didn't have noodles--maybe if it had, they would have soaked up some of the excess grease? We ordered Singhas, which complemented our meal quite well but they did seem to have an extensive list of fruity cocktails as well. Overall, Pinto offers thai with a modern twist that exceeded expectations. Will be back next time I'm in the area.

Long K.

SUNSET MENU. One of the BEST options I've come across in the city. When you see the regular prices, you can't argue against only $15 for 1 app, entree and drink. Until 6:00 PM only! ROASTED PORK BUTT, CRISPY CHICKEN and FIVE SEED. Super tender pork and crispy chicken; you'll wish you had more. Wifey had the THAI SALAD and PCU NOODLES (aka pad see ew). The salad dressing was on point, but the crispy potatoes ended up being potato chips (huh??). The noodles were a nice twist on the usual pad see ew found at typical Thai places. PINTO ICED TEA: Where else can you make your own Thai iced tea?? Cool concept. Great attentive service! Good for date nights, but if it gets packed you might be on top of your neighboring table. Personal convos will be shared, and some things can't be unheard...

A P.

Good food....Bit of a small place so wait time could be bad sometimes. Stuffed tofu with peanut sauce & green curry - Highly recommended

Xin Y.

First we came here was for dinner and it was amazing. The calamari was fresh and fried just right. The curry was excellent and the coconut rice was perfect. But then we stopped by for their lunch special and it was disappointing. We had the pad thai and green curry and it was kinda cold and felt like it was microwaved.

Yasmeen F.

One of the best Thai places in the city! This is my fifth visit and I keep coming back for these reasons: 1) Great food (the housemade curries!!) 2) Good sized portions 3) Excellent prices 4) Cool atmosphere

Rebecca F.

If you arrive at Pinto before 6pm, you can take advantage of the sunset menu, which has to be one of the best deals in NYC. The restaurant is hard to find in the west village, but once you're inside, it is warm and cozy. The sunset menu is $15 and that includes an app, entree, and drink. The strawberry mojito is not included on the free drink list, but I would highly recommend it! We had the mushroom crunch and crispy roll- both really good fried appetizers with yummy dipping sauces. Then we had the A la Panang (red curry) and the Pad Thai. I was pleased with all the dishes, and even if you don't make it in time for the sunset menu, Pinto is a great little place for some yummy thai food.

Bernadette R.

Definitely a date worthy little spot. As tiny as the restaurant is, I would visit again. Some of the best Thai I've had in the city. Service was good, the restaurant was nice and clean. The East Vill is always a nice location for a restaurant and a date. A few items I tried that deserve to be noted: Mushroom Crunch, Dumplings, Crab Fried Rice in a Coconut, and the Spicy Basil Lo Mein. Also had the Pinto Iced Tea which blew my mind. It's Thai Iced Tea deconstructed...check out the pictures.

Devon P.

Dined with a friend who lives down the street & orders take-away often. Small & dimly lit with muted grey walls and bamboo accents throughout. Conducive to a bargain date or dinner with a friend but I wouldn't suggest a large group without a reservation. The tables are very close together - so much so that we ended up chatting with both two-tops on either side of us. There seemed to be a lot of staff which was a bit distracting. The place is small so they didn't have many places to tuck themselves away. Food was pretty good. The dumpling starter had a nice texture, the overwhelming amount of fried onion pieces on top were not necessary they took away from the flavour of the filling, which was a bit bland. I had the beef garlic sauce -guaranteed to keep vampires away for days! The dish was simple and good. The veggies were cooked nicely and the beef was flavourful. I would definitely ask if they can make it a spicier next time, it was missing the undertone of thai spiciness that I enjoy. I tasted the crispy chicken with 5 seeds and it was good. The chicken wasn't overly crispy and the texture of the seeds was really nice. Also could have used a bit of a kick in spice to it. I would go back, price point is great and food was good.

T W.

Candle lit and cozy, this restaurant is the perfect spot to go to, to catch up with your friends. The pad thai and curries are decent and the crab rice coconut bowls are fun to order. The winner however (and if I were honest with myself one of the reasons I come) is the Thai iced tea. Aside from the yummy creamy and sweet taste, Pinto presents it to you in such a fun manner. Essentially it comes in a make-your-own manner, complete with the tea in ice cube form/sugar/milk. You can make it as sweet as you like by adjusting the amount of syrup you pour. But who are we kidding?! I dump all of the offerings into my glass and savor it all in one gluttonous continuous straw sip. Divine. :)

Carrianne C.

Yum! Had lunch here the other day. I like the special, $8 for an app and lunch entree. I ordered mushroom crunch and thai basil. I would choose a different app next time, as the mushroom balls weren't amazing. But the thai basil was solid, and non-greasy. For the lunch price, and the atmosphere, this place is great. I haven't had dinner here so I can't speak to that though.

Brian O.

My favorite food. Thai.. But not here. Not authentic... But some interesting variations. The basil dish was disgusting. Soy sausage in thai food, cucumber in thai food?? Really? After 3 bites I could eat it no more. Throw away. The pumpkin curry looked good, curry tasted nice. 2 stars for creativity. But it was a dish that captivated your interest for 2 bites and then got old. Nothing I would come back for. Not sure how people are evaluating this place that it has a good yelp rating?? The staff is very very nice, but should the food be rated if the staff.. Or both? Good drinks, Very nice staff Food -- F -

Brad B.

Everything was great! Service really good and pricing was fair for a Monday. Will return

Jeffrey C.

Favorite Thai restaurant in my neighborhood. Great tasting standards and delicious, creative dishes of their own too. Small and busy, means the food is always fresh and delicious. I'm glad I am within the delivery and walking range.

Cassandra M.

another birthday dinner at another thai restaurant. hoo-ray. but thank THE (four) stars for pinto! i have a sneaking suspicion that someone whose name ends in Y suggested we head to pinto for our friend's birthday dinner. and if im right...kudos to her. pinto is a small space and our party of 12.25* took the place over. from what i remember** service was quick and attentive. we all shared the chicken satay (ehh), the roasted pork butt (tasty) and the popcorn shrimp (cant go wrong with fried shrimp!) ((which i believe was one of the evening's specials)) since i was suffering from menu ADD** i decided to have the beef in basil sauce. im glad i went with that because it was quite tasty and had a nice kick to it. i would definitely have it again. tried the: lamb massaman- after my last run in with that curry, i didnt know if i would like it again. however, this one wasnt bad. yes, it was sweet but it didnt have an overwhelming presence of coconut milk like rhom's did. crab fried rice - was also pretty tasty served in a neat coconut shell. the crispy chicken and five seeds - that was okay too...it tasted like...chicken. for 12.25 people, a bottle of wine and various cocktails, $20+ per person is a steal. if im in the mood for some thai with a bunch of friends or just one other person, pinto will be first on the list. *12 ladies and an entertaining toddler ** two words: happy. hour.

Chris P.

Pretty good inexpensive Thai in the West Village. 3.75 stars The restaurant is small and cozy. The waiter was very attentive and helpful in making some recommendations. Loved -lychee martini, lamb massaman, chocolate custard cake, the price!, the service Liked- the dumplings, (alittle bland on flavor) Meh- the lychee-pomagrante bellini, mushroom appetizer (fried and bland) We did not get the pad thai because every review said it sucked. Overall, we were not disappointed.

Namrata A.

Came here with a friend for some drinks and dinner. I had a nice cocktail - strawberry mojito - which was absolutely delicious. I also had mushroom crunch with jalapeno tartar sauce (so good!) and some panang curry. I'd definitely come here again. The place is quite small, service is on point for the most part, and the environment seems nice and relaxed.

Silvia L.

Try their Thai iced tea. Very cute :)

Ben H.

I love Pinto so much. I've been here close to a dozen times, and always have a great time. Wine is reasonable ($28/btl) and the food is fanastic. I recommend the roasted pork butt or crab appetizers, and the beef pcu noodle or lamb massaman curry entrees. Really though, everything on the menu is great. If you show up before 6pm, you can get their sunset menu, which is an even better deal.

Ana S.

For the meal I had giving two stars is being too kind. The only part of the experience that I can call good is the Thai iced tea. And it was good, real good. When I first read the menu I got so excited, grass-fed beef, free range chicken, etc. But what I had was a dry chicken basil dish and chewy beef steak. I also agree with one of the other yelpers, something was off with that papaya salad. Oh, and the crust on the pop corn shrimp was too hard, unpleasant to eat. So unless you want to make the trek for the Thai iced tea you're better off cooking at home.

Jessica M.

AMAZINGLY cheap lunch specials! $8 gets you a salad, an appetizer, and an entree. And this is gourmet eatin', no skimping here on quality! The staff seemed a bit distracted throughout the meal despite the fact that it wasn't very crowded. It took a while to place our order and long time for the food to come out, but waters were refilled regularly and once the food arrived it was great. Everyone automatically gets a salad, no choices in that category, and I requested the lime vinaigrette on the side because I'm picky about dressings. They didn't listen and mixed it in anyway, which ended up being fine because it was more oily than tangy. Very fresh ingredients in the salad. For apps, only 2 of the 7 or so choices weren't fried, and those were the tofu seaweed soup and the papaya salad. I chose the papaya salad and my friend opted for the soup. My friend said the soup was great if you love seaweed flavor (which she does). The papaya salad was very refreshing and crisp, with a yummy light papaya flavor, not overpowering which was good. Entrees: my friend ordered the pad thai, and I ordered the salmon w/ veggies. The pad thai was YUMMY, I was able to steal a few bites from my friend, and the portion was perfect-big but not one of those huge bowls where you feel sick after you eat the whole thing. The sauce was sweet and bbq-y tasting, which I love. My salmon was REALLY good, the people next to us both ordered it and seeing it made me want it. It was glazed in a sweet soy sauce and the veggies were good (no bell peppers-extra points there!), and it was served with a bowl of white rice. It was a ton of food for 8 bucks, definitely a good deal. Will be back for lunch...the dinner menu looks awesome but is pricier, so perhaps if I strike it rich sometime soon I'll be back for dinner.

Christopher B.

Awful!!! The food was like La Choy Chow Mein. I asked for "Thai Hot" and could have rubbed the sauce on my cornea without the slightest discomfort. Service? There was none. After taking our order, the server NEVER returned. She didn't even drop the check! In a city with so much good food, I can't imagine why anyone would come here. I'd think twice even if it were free...

Anil S.

awesome thai joint!! crab fried rice baked in a real coconut was fab! Also tried the sauteed veggies. Both dishes warrant a 11/10 !!! Must be the most underrated joint in the west village.

Kara E.

The best! I had the pumpkin curry. I've never been happier. The waiter was a little rude, and the food was SO good that I don't even care. Five stars!

Fred L.

I used Yelp on my iPhone to help find this place, we were in the area and my friend wanted Thai...Let me just confirm people's suspicions and say that this place is pretty great. That's right, you're great...what? ok, anyway back to the review...The environment is great..I live in Midtown West where there are Thai restaurant on every block, they're either really tacky and cheap...or expensive and over the top for a Thai place. But this place was really nice, you could seriously take a date here..well..I would take a date here...anyone? anyone? But, the price as indicated $$, is very cheap for the amount of food and the taste is great. Who doesn't love a cheap tasty meal, but feels like a million bucks? Seriously, if you're in the area...check it out.

James C.

Slip in the narrow corridor of this West Village restaurant and you really don't know what to expect. Especially for the troubling fact that we went there for dinner for a place that literally means "lunch box" in Thai. We were diverted to this tight quartered restaurant on the recommendation my Manhattanite chum to make up for the flat experience from the restaurant we went to the night before. So, instead of rambling about the physical aspects of the space which I usually first to write to set the backdrop of this review, let me just recommend for you to give Pinto a shot. I know this proabably won't be helpful in choosing a specific dish on the menu but, I'd say you can safely take your chances by simply ordering away. Normally, whenever I go to a Thai restaurant I stay on familair ground. Indeed, its quite boring, but I know that I won't be sarcastically lambasting the food and the restaurant to everyone I know. To engender a new experience and change it up a little (or a lot), we did a shotgun approach to ordering. I'd say just about all of the food that hit our table and down our digestive tract was great to better than average. The prices are decent and the staff are a tad docile, but attentive and orderly.

Courtney S.

This is a really convenient location for me, since I live in Hoboken and it's two blocks from the Christopher St. PATH station. I had a nice glass of wine and the crispy five seed chicken. It was good, but not amazing. I'd go back simply because of convenience, but not because of the quality of the food.

Jamie C.

Thanks to yelp, I decided to spread my wings and try a new spot when a friend was in from out of town. Being a downtown idiot, we were splendidly lost, but finally we found our way in the w.v. and narrowly missed the sunset menu special. But, as soon as we looked at the menu and saw strawberry mojitos we knew everything was going to be great! I am still recovering from gorging myself here, but the highlights are below: 1) crab cake appetizer --- forget the entrees, next time I am just getting this. SOO good and crabby! 2) coconut crab fried rice --- served in a coconut, what a cute touch and it was uber delicious as well 3) Thai Basil Chicken - omg... so flavorful and tender and juicy. Not too spicy at all. perfect Yummy in my tummy. Limited menu, but still some of the best thai food that I have had in the city. Rivals my fav spot uptown. This has def been added to my go-to list! Really cute date spot with reasonable prices. We got there around 6:30 and it was totally empty. Filled up by 7:30, but was not as loud as some other small restaurants.

Erica L.

Yes, it's cute. Yes, there is romantic lighting, Yes, we were sat quickly at 7pm on a Saturday. But Pinto disappointed. First, my friend and I each ordered a cocktail and our entree, and we didn't get our cocktails until we'd been eating our entrees for at least five minutes. The cocktails, when they finally came, were pretty awesome and reasonably priced. I had the P.P., which was similar to a mojito, and it was $9. The food, though, was very disappointing. I had chicken pad thai, and it was a generous portion for $10 but honestly the frozen pad thai from Trader Joe's is tastier. The chicken was dry and there wasn't much flavor to the noodles, either. My friend had the crab fried rice in coconut and it was mostly rice, although spectacularly presented. Moral of the story: I should never leave Alphabet City.

Zachary A.

How can you go wrong with an $8 lunch. Includes salad, appetizer and entree. Many options...nice modern space...a few blocks away from the river. Go!

Andrew M.

I used Yelp on my bberry to find Pinto and now I feel compelled to sign up for Yelp and add to the community. If you like Thai food just stop reading and head over to Pinto...It was the best Thai my wife and I have ever had and we're pretty picky about our Thai food! My wife and I went for dinner this weekend and since we were hungry early, we happened to head to Pinto during their happy hour special which may in fact be the best deal in the city from 4PM to 6PM ($15 includes Appetizer, Main Dish and a drink (House Wine or beer is not extra!!). We had the steak salad and pork shoulder salad for appetizers, I could have had a larger plate of either and would have been happy, but then came our Pad Thai and Basil Shrimp, which were both excellent choices. I paid extra for the Crab Fried Rice which I had read about from another reviewer, may have been the best fried rice I've ever had. It was great that the meats were Free Range and Grass Fed as well! I hate to go back to the same place twice in NYC, but there is no doubt we'll be heading back to Pinto the next time we're there! Great Food, Great Service and Good Prices

Alex R.

Good Thai food, and at a price point you really can't beat (especially in the w village). Pad Thai is awesome, dumplings are great, and they have really awesome lunch specials during the week. Downsides: Staff can be a bit odd at times and the place is very small. If you can get a table and are in the mood for Thai, I would definitely recommend Pinto.

Tony F.

Great service Small but nice decor, clean Food was a little bland, even after I added the house chili sauce.

Sophie M.

Amazing spot for lunch. It is very hard to beat the value for money proposition. For $8, you get a salad with a delicious dressing, an appetizer (that you'll choose from about 5), and an entree (also chosen among several options). I had the salad, a miso soup and a wok with chicken, vegetables and a basil sauce. Quite a few restaurants offer cheap lunch menus, even in that neighborhood. However it often feels like a cheap atmosphere and not very healthy food. And you smell of fried oil when you leave the place. Here you get the benefits (low price, fast service) but in a lounge like atmosphere and with really really good food. Go quick before Pinto realizes how much of a great deal they are! Pinto, please don't change anything!

Laura R.

I've only ever had the Sunset Menu, but it's really, really good and a great value. The Sunset Menu gives you your choice of an appetizer, entree, and drink, including beer and wine, although you can't not try the Thai iced tea. Their green curry is some of the best restaurant curry I've had and of course, the other Thai staples are on point too. My only complaint: sometimes it smells a little bit rancid in the restaurant. I'm not sure what it is, but it can be a little disconcerting when you first walk in.

Lauren W.

I was in the area for a gallery event and was craving thai and thought this would do the trick. I walked in and it was so cold and so dark that it immediately put me to sleep. I honestly could have just curled up and taken a nap. This atmostphere-induced drowsiness made me order the basil dish rather than my standard pad thai (im kind of boring, i know). It came and looked awesome. I was pumped. I took one bite and started coughing and even crying because it was soo spicy. There was something in it that did NOT agree with me. i tried to not be a baby and just eat it, but i ended up having to switch dishes with my lovely bf. his 5 chicken and seeds dish was pretty good, but mine was just too much. i needed a cupcake after to wash out the taste of that spicy thai. that said, i probably would go back, but would stick to something a bit simplier. Its a cute date place, as long as you've had plenty of starbucks to keep you awake

Diana Z.

This place is delicious AND affordable! What a pleasant surprise in the West Village!! First of all, the door brings in a draft, so try to sit near the back. Although they do keep the place nicely heated. Second, get the Pinto Iced Tea. It's a fun, DIY version of Thai iced tea. They bring you a little tray with a glass of tea ice cubes, a glass of tea, and little jars of the cream and syrup. SO fun! Third, the rest of the menu is pretty classic Thai but a little fancied up. Taste is great and - again - very reasonably priced. So far I've tried the crab fried rice (served in coconut) and pumpkin curry with tofu. Both were great but not out of your world amazing. Still, for the price (esp if you go for their $8 lunch or $15 early dinner special), can't be beat!

Niko D.

Really good Thai food. #1 - Get the Thai tea. They serve it so well. You mix the creme and tea together. Also: +1 for using ice cubes made out of the tea so as to not dilute the drink. Just for that I am making this five stars. #2 - Meal was also good. Wish I would have tried the curry though. The beef was excellent, but I do love curry.

Heather C.

I'll give it this many stars only because the ambiance was beautiful and the service was friendly (although kind of slow), and it was decently priced - so really it's like 3.5 stars. Unfortunately, the food wasn't that great. They have a very limited menu, and we ordered the pKU noodles (I think that's what it's called) and the pad thai. The noodles were okay at best, there was hardly any flavor or spice, and the pieces of bok choy were huge and impossible to eat. The pad thai was just plain weird, it was like they put BBQ sauce on it, I don't know what it was but it tasted baconish and I hate bacon, so I couldn't really eat it. Two dishes and one soda came out to about $30 with tip. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

Sean M.

The mushroom crunch and pad thai are the best!

Mark S.

My friend and I tried this place for dinner because we were in the West Village, and I saw that it was highly reviewed and rated on Yelp. The ambience was lively and inviting, but the food and service were mediocre. We waited at the bar to get a table, and while we were at the bar, we placed our order for dinner. We got a table and we still waited about 20 minutes for our food. We split the chicken satay while I got the chicken basil and my friend got the Panang curry. The size of the chicken on the skewers was pathetic, and the sauce wasn't much better. My chicken basil was more like "zucchini and mushroom" basil, and the whole dish tasted smoky rather than tasting like basil and chilies. My friend's curry was marginally better. Overall, it just felt cheap, as in poor quality.

Jasmine A.

Hubby and I stumbled across this place while we were strolling down Christopher St. on this beautiful, warm fall night. I was hungry and crabby and it was closing in on 7:00pm on Saturday night (tonight) so we decided to give it a try even tho Thai is not hubby's favorite. He ordered some spring rolls with a tasty mayo dipping sauce and the 5 seed crunchy chicken -- yum. I ordered the papaya salad and the fall special pumpkin curry with chicken -- wow, delicious. Now that I've read the yelp reviews I'm so sorry I did not order the Thai iced tea! Long and narrow, sleek and contemporary space with gray, white, and silver tones. A young woman was celebrating her birthday with her friends there tonight and I thought how exciting and joyous to be young and beautiful celebrating your birthday with your friends in Greenwich Village -- a very lovely, picture perfect night.

Rebecca C.

Such a hidden gem. The waiters are adorable, the curry is delicious and the food is organic. It is Thai heaven. For the decor, service, and presentation you would expect to be paying double, but surprise! It is wonderfully affordable.

Justin N.

Amazing Thai food. I often order the beef pad thai which has made me disappointed when I try it at other Thai restaurants. The lunch special (before 3:30pm) is amazing: $8 for salad, appetizer, and entre. The Sunset is also a good deal: $15 for appetizer, entre, and drink.

Kate M.

Please do yourself a favor and try Pinto. I so appreciate that for $8 at lunch, I can get a large portion of panang or green curry, or any of several noodle dishes like Pad Thai, with free range chicken, grass-fed beef, rock shrimp, or tofu, plus a small salad and an appetizer. The curries are not uncomfortably spicy and they are generous with the milky broths. A wonderful find.

jerome o.

This hidden gem is awesome. I went in a group of 6 and we all had the lunch special ($8), which includes a salad, appetizer and entree. I def recommend the Pad Thai with the shrimp. The place is on the smaller side, I don't think more than 20 people would fit comfortably. Pinto makes up for it with excellent costumer service. The waiter will constantly check in to make sure you're okay and if there's anything else needed. Christopher St is actually very difficult to find. Never would have found it without google maps.

Elsa G.

Man am I glad I listened to my fellow yelpers. Pinto was just what I was looking for. It did not disappoint. We had some out of town guests and wanted to get together for a bite that was easy on the wallet, in the west village, and had a nice vibe. Finding all of these together is not easy but Pinto fit the bill perfectly. This is a small restaurant you might miss if you're not looking for it. The decor is modern asian with nice wood touches and amber lighting. Definitely the sleekness we were hoping for. The waiters are quick and diligent and have you seated promptly. For a small place, it only took us 15 minutes to be seated which was just right. My friend had a lemongrasstini that had guava juice and various other liqueurs. It was fantastic. Had we all been drinking wine I would have suggested a bottle seeing as how every bottle on the wine list was priced at $28! I had a glass of the Syrah and it was excellent. Impressed so far. On to the food. Our group shared the taro fritters, papaya salad, dumplings, and bok choy to start. I'm still dreaming about the dumplings and the fritters. Wow. Everything was fresh and savory. A perfect start. For my main course I ordered the Pad Thai with Tiger Shrimp and my boyfriend ordered the Basil with Tiger Shrimp. He's a picky eater when it comes to Asian foods because he loves it so much and he was very pleased. I was very, very happy as well. All I have to say is that the Pad Thai was only ten dollars!!! Included in all the entrees is your choice of chicken, tofu, or shrimp at no additional cost! I think I found an affordable place in the Village that isn't a casual pizza joint or divey bar. Nice! All in all, we had a great experience and will definitely be back for more. Yum, yum, yum.

Jason G.

I went to Pinto on a really crappy, snowy night. It was disgusting outside on the streets, but Pinto was warm and inviting. Because of the weather this normally busy spot was almost totally empty. I sat down and looked over the menu. The menu is not large and tends to have some very common typical Thai dishes. Since I didnt see too much new I went for my favorite Thai dishes. I started with the Tom Yam Goong soup. The waiter brought out a bowl with some beautiful shrimp, mushrooms (crimini) and Enoki and then proceeded to pour the broth over it from a pitcher. I have had this type of soup in Thai restaurants all over the world (including Thailand) and I think this is one of the better ones I have had. The broth had a wonderfully complex flavor with citrus notes, the brininess of the sea and the creamy mouthfeel from the coconut. For the entree I had Lamb Massaman Curry with Crispy Potatoes. The curry was rich and had very subtle flavors. So subtle that at first I didnt quite get it all. After a few bites however the wonderful tastes started coming through. The spiciness of the curry was mild but just enough and the braised lamb shank was succulent and wonderful. My favorite part was putting bites of rice (from a bowl they brought on the side) in the bowl and using it to sop up the remaining curry and peanuts. I was making a pig of myself for a while before I threw in the towel. In short, this was a great Thai meal.

Diana W.

I'm in love with Pinto! My boyfriend had actually found it through Yelp and took me here for a Valentine's Day date almost 2 years ago (2 more weeks until V-Day again :)). It's a beautiful small, but intimate, and mellow place. It was relatively packed when we got there but luckily they had a spare table for us. Some of the better tables were reserved. Since then, we've gone back 20+ times for both sit in and pick up. My favorite entrees are split between the PCU Noodles and the Panang =P Their appetizers are all generally really good. Also, I'm in love with their price fixes. Only the dinner menu/prices are a bit expensive. Other than that, good price fixe, great food, great service, nice "ambiance," great Thai Iced Tea--sure sounds like a swell time to me :)

Tyler A.

I went for a late Sunday afternoon lunch. Did you know that the prix fixe lunch is insane? 8 bones for a 2 course, $4 iced tea worth each penny!

Maricar M.

Okay, so maybe it was a mistake to go to this place with a baby. I liked the decor, but I guess I forgot how cramped NYC restaurants can be. Now, onto the food. We had the PCU, crab fried rice, mushroom fritter things, and the potato chips. Mushroom fritter things were a bit too crunch and hurt the roof of my mouth. Potato chips weren't all too special. The PCU was too salty and the meat was too tough. For the crab fried rice, it was supposed to come in a bowl of coconut, which the server said that they didn't have, but we ordered it anyway. Again, nothing too amazing. I will say that for a small place though, they give pretty big portions.

Cristine T.

Neighborhood - Awesome Accessibility - Awesome (1 block from metro) Atmosphere - Relaxed yet sophisticated Food - Awesome ... see below *Chicken Green Curry ... just the right amount of spice *Crab Fried Rice ... cooked in a coconut & FULL of lump crab *Basil Tofu ... savory yet guilt-free *Thai Tea ... you make it yourself therefore it's perfect!

Ian R.

Good food, reasonable prices. The menu is less extensive than other Thai restaurants, but the appetizers and curries are excellent. The biggest problem was having to wait to get in. The bar is not very large so we ended up having to wait outside on the sidewalk for 30 minutes or so. If you like Thai, I'd recommend this spot but suggest you go at an off-peak time.

Tristen F.

I liked it. Food was great. Service was great.

theresa d.

Glad I came here with my friends. The service was great and the food was delicious. We had several orders of appetizers, four entrees, and dessert! So yummy! The portions are quite large and we dined family style so that everyone could have a little of everything. My favorites from our orders were the mushroom appetizer, eggplant basil entree, and the chocolate cake! Thank you Pinto!

Ryan E.

I had a great time @ Pinto and I had no idea intimate Thai places like this were tucked away in west village. I had the "Braised Lamb Massaman" dish and my guest had the "Crab Fried Rice". They were both GREAT! The service was good and our waiter was thoughtful. I hadn't been to Pinto for lunch but I definitely will.

Gino M.

The Lamb Massaman tastes like Pumpkin Pie. Don't do it! Don't dismiss me! Please Kraemer, I beg of you. I am as dead serious as when I told my friends that night...the lamb Massaman tastes like Pumpkin Pie and IT'S FREAKING GOOD! Jonas made fun of me when I told the waitress to tell the chef the likeness I spoke of...Sharon said I'm crazy. The waitress has probably black listed me (From Hop Singh's). BUT I'M NOT CRAZY! Pinto is a nice Thai fix if you can't make it out to Queens. The rave reviews of the Strawberry Mojito have plenty of clout. Shit's off the chain. The Lime and Mint Chicken Lettuce Cup appetizer is lovely as well. I had the "Basil" dish with the Angus beef. there was nothing wrong with it...nothing amazing either. my girl had the Green Curry with the Tiger Shrimp. I thought it was delicious...Jonas and her thought it was TOO SWEET. YOU BE THE JUDGE, BUT I DEEM PINTO A WORTHY CHOICE FOR MANHATTAN THAI...THAT DOESN'T BREAK THE WALLET. Although $ can be misleading if you drink at all. cocktails aren't cheap.

SK K.

I solely went here based on YELP recommendations, and man you guys are good. This place towards the end of Christopher St is not the most visible, but the food is great. Me being a huge Thai food fan always try to look for something different in each restaurant and different this one is. The presentation is unique. If you order the Thai Iced tea, it doesn't come pre-made, but they provide you all the ingredients and you get to mix it all up. A lot of fun if you take some one new there. Same with the soup, The broth is separate from the rest of the ingredients. Service is Quick, and food is always top notch. My Favorite are the Green Curry and the basil dish. satay are great too. Only Drawback is that during winter if you sit towards the front, you will feel cold as somehow the breeze from the outside does not get blocked by their door. One other Plus... Their bathroom is cool ;-)

Mickey M.

I used to go to this place A LOT when I was living on Greenwich Street. When I went back with a friend one weekday afternoon, I was astonished to find that things had gone unbelievably downhill. The waitresses were surly and impatient; the fabric seating was drab and torn; and the food was almost too salty to be consumed. It is with great regret that I am writing this update (or "re-review") but I must make my thoughts and observations known to the YELP community.

KD J.

Went there on Sunday afternoon and were able to catch the sunset menu. Wow, it must be the best deal in the city, $15 for an appetizer, entree and a drink (this includes beer and house wine). And the portions were BIG, we left stuffed. The place is very cute and once seated you forget how tiny it is. The staff is very friendly and attentive. While I really enjoyed my spring roll and the red curry with tofu, none of the food was exceptional and I've had more memorable dishes at other places. But the food was still very good. And yes, the thai iced tea is not to be missed. Overall this is a solid place and at that price it really can't be beat. I'll be back for sure.

Tyke S.

I visited Pinto for a first date lunch with one tough lady to please. The place is small and the spacing between adjacent tables averages 0.60 meters. It's a bit cramped, but what the hell isn't in this city of 8.4M, so try not to complain like I did, because the waitress will kill you with kindness. She does not deserve your obsessive compulsive diatribes because she is bound to warm your cold heart and make you feel like you actually had valid complaints when you know you never really did. Ambiance is upbeat, relaxing music, transverse table distance between you and your friend ~0.76meter, rendering this establishment "intimate". As for the food, I was pleasantly surprised at the lunch menu. Portions are a bit small for typical Thai restaurant standards, but it is super cheap. She tried the salmon dish, and I tried the Panang curry dish. Here, the curry was not spicy at all like at other traditional Thai places. If you are looking for it to be made super hot, you may be disappointed (I'm not sure if the other curry dishes are also spiceless), otherwise I am sure they can spice up your life upon request. In sum, I believe Pinto was largely responsible for making my date happy, which earns this place a rating greater than or equal to 4 *'s. Also, make sure to order the Thai iced tea, because I forgot to, as I am dysfunctional on 1st dates, but rumor has it that it's real good.

Lo C.

This place was awesome. I come here for lunch whenever I'm around the area. Price is a bargain! and the portions are awesome! and best of all the food is awesome! Did I mention their Sunset Menu? now that is a great deal! esp. when they include alcohol! I always get the same thing. the "mushroom crunch" for apps. and the "crispy chicken and 5 seeds", with my choice of beer or wine. The scene is very relaxed, the staff is nice, small area but very comfortable.

Wenton W.

Came here on a Tuesday night. It was not busy which is what we like when we go out and eat. Nice little place. Quick rundown: A strong sour smell punched us in the face the moment we walked in. Smells similar to the fish sauce that vietnamese restaurants use. Love that sauce in spring rolls! but dang that stuff stanks. We ordered the crab fried rice in coconut and green curry. Should've read the reviews about the crab fried rice before ordering. I ordered it because it sounded good on the menu- didn't know it was a popular dish here. Anyway, it was so small, I finished it in 3 minutes and ordered a side dish afterward because I was still hungry. It was pretty good (although I tasted more eggs than crabs or coconut) but if you're a dude, I'd order something else because it won't fill ya up. The green curry was average. The fried potatoes with chili mayo was good but it was so hot, it burned the top of my mouth followed by 3 days of pain! The strong sour smell sucker punched us again as we were about finished eating. I like how they had their logo on the plates. Overall, a good place to try but we won't be regular customers here. For it's prices, the food wasn't exceptionally better than other thai restaurants with lower prices. The crab fried rice was unique but much too small to be satisfying.

Jason Vuong D.

Great presentation, cute and intimate decor, decent pricing, ok food. What we had: Tom Yan Goong-best part of my meal. Yummy appetizer soup with mushroom and shrimp. So tasty! PCU Noodles-Really, Pad-Se-Ew for those traditionalist. Beef and noodles were a little over cooked (talk about chewy!) and oh, the noodles were not the flat ones that I'm use to. Chicken Pad Thai, Shrimp Pad Thai-Yummy, but also over cooked noodles, imho. No extra charge for shrimp so why the f not upgrade right? The shrimp was tasty and large, mama likes. Our Thai Iced Teas were also a highlight because we had to prepare it by pouring the milk, syrup and so forth. The ice cubes were frozen thai tea so you don't get that "watered down" taste if you want to savor your drink throughout the meal. Pinto=Type of Beans. WTF does that have to with Thai? Hmm Sa-wa-di-kaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Daniel D.

Great Thai restaurant. Decent food. Great decor. Overpriced wine ($8 bottles for $28!)

Brian T.

Ok so small delivery radius, thai ice tea came with cream in separate containers that did not survive the transit back to the hotel. Gang Kee Won (green curry) was saltier than spicy (not spicy at all). Had cucumber in it (new one for me). Satay was good. Overall its palatable but ............ I'll be looking for another Thai place.

Sam Z.

I'm definitely a fan of their Garlic Sauce dish with beef and white rice. Perfect lunch portion size and it's a really satisfying combo since it comes with a small appetizer. For $8 you get a great lunch special and the delivery is pretty quick to arrive if you work in the area. I would caution against a sit-down lunch at Pinto unless you're in no rush to get back to your desk.

Ashwin C.

I don't hand out 5 stars that easily but this place deserves it and deserves it well. Pinto is a perfect example of how a quiet, unassuming place can offer a lot of character while delivering high quality food and service at a very reasonable price. Tucked away in the Christopher Street area, I stumbled upon this place by accident. The exterior doesn't pop out but that understatedness works well because I was pleasantly surprised. The interiors are gorgeous. They took a small Manhattan space and with some astute design choices have utilized their space properly. They've used a lot of bamboo and wood along with glass and steel which I like. The interiors are a good fusion of new york chic with Asian sensibilities and their lighting choice has worked well in creating an intimate atmosphere. The menu is pretty standard American Thai fare but they deliver well. Portions are sumptuous so don't over order. Highly recommended if you're looking for a casual dining experience with a bit of style thrown in.

Tina C.

YUMYUMYUM, delicoso =) The food was great had pad thai, crab cake and Crab fried rice with the hubs and my bestie. We all enjoyed it and thought the pricing was good. Nice atmosphere and yes a bit small.

Ava R.

Very sexy spot. It's dimly lit and wood and bamboo everywhere made me feel cozy. The servers were very attentive and quick. The Thai iced tea was remarkable, which Thai iced tea rarely is, because it's DYI and they give you ice cubes of tea (genius!) and lemongrass syrup (brilliant!) and the whole things comes in a cute little bamboo tray. I had the crunchy mushroom appetizers so good, but beware--they are hot and tend to make a warm explosion all over your mouth when you bite into them. For entree, I thoroughly enjoyed the crispy chicken with 5 seeds. The chicken was in big, crunchy strips and well coated in a tangy, sweet and salty sauce. And imagine my delight when I chomped my way through a macadamia nut. I only wish they had put more/bigger pieces of Asian kale in the dish--I do love my veggies. Dessert: of course, the sticky rice and mango. Presentation was lovely and still not as tasty as the dish itself. The only thing that keeps this place from getting 5 stars: portions were a tad small considering the prices of the food.

Amy L.

Pinto has its own version on Thai: a touch of nouveau. Not your hole- in-the-wall Thai joint; Pinto breaks away from the traditional and touts its own creativity while abiding to its Thai roots, as well as advocating on going green. The restaurant is narrow, dark but not too dark, diners will find themselves elbowing their neighbors, involuntarily. Space is limited but decor is sleek and modern. On the grub: Let's start off with the Pinto thai iced tea kit--yes, there is a kit. Diners are given a set of ingredients to concoct their own thai iced drink; supplied with a serving tray, a glass filled with tea flavored iced cubes, a beaker of sweetened brewed tea, a serving of milk and lemongrass and a stirrer, and you do the mixing. Kudos on the flavored iced cubes. Pad thai with a choice of free range chicken; grass fed beef; tiger scrimp or organic tofu (10). The beef pad thai had a red hue, a bold beefy flavor resonated in the entire dish; sweet robust in flavor. Did not see any bean spouts on my pad, I was missing that crunch to pad thai, but I think it was omitted to keep the dish as savory as possible so that it would compliment the beef. The noodles were overcooked but the dish came through; by rejecting your typical pad thai-greasy-stir fry, and replacing it as a hearty taste of beefy and ragu influenced pasta-- minus the al dente factor. The dish had everything from a traditional pad thai except the spouts and lime/lemon--which makes up a third of the native dish. Next dish, the crab fried rice: with jasmine rice, egg and crab meat baked in whole young coconut. Not usual on a Thai menu. The meal was in a coconut, as it was baked. As impressive as the presentation was, I was not impressed by the level of complexity of flavor in the dish. The flavor was not as strong as I'd expected it to be, a little on the bland side. I understand, perhaps the chef wanted to keep the integrity of the crab meat's natural taste thus the deficient flavor but when cooking with rice, one needs to add aromatic seasonings to enhance the base. Also the flesh of fresh coconut is very mild (as oppose to the dried) which the cautiousness on seasoning reeked the dish to mellowness. I like the combination: very nouveau, very bold but not in flavor. Perhaps some more salt would have made this review less critical. The taste of the dish was safe yet not inspiring.

Sadia S.

I'm a little surprised this place is rated this high. I would give it a solid 2.5 stars. Especially when there are so many other near by options for good thai. Maybe it's better when you eat-in but my experience with delivery (twice) has left me unsatisfied. I find their entrees to be a bit lacking in flavor and substance. The noodle dishes I've tried (Pad Thai and PCU) seem to be just sauce and meat (without enough of the vegetables and garnish that would add flavor). The curry was a bit too heavy and oily. The papaya salad (appetizer) was actually pretty good. On the plus side, their prices are very reasonable and they use naturally raised and antibiotic free meat.

Audrey L.

Some of the best Thai food I have ever had! CHICKEN BREAST ENCRUSTED WITH NUTS with COCONUT CREAMED SPINACH tasty, healthy, scratched the itch not completely deboned POTATO FRIES with CHILI MAYO SAUCE (side) hot, scorched the top of my mouth hot, yummy tho CRISPY CHICKEN with ONIONS good flavor, not overly sauced or too sweet Lighting: Dark Space: Narrow Waiters: all in grey cardigans, white button down, black tie, black pants, hard to tell whom is whom. you dont have one set waiter. we asked for our check and then another waiter came around and gave us the dessert menu. Would I go back? If I'm in the mood for Thai, most definitely! The first place I would think of

Caitlin C.

5 stars for their thai iced tea! Man, that stuff is so great! It comes out in a little box with little glasses of cream, sugar water, and tea and then you get to mix it yourself based on your tastes. So clever! Anyway, we went on a Saturday night. It wasn't very crowded despite being a fairly small space and we were seated immediately. Unfortunately, the only free table was right in front of the door, so it was a little chilly for us. We started out with the dumplings to start, which were quite satisfying. Then we both chose curry for our main course (which helped to ward off the chill from the door). Erin had Curry a la Panang and I had the Green Curry. The green was very spicy, but delicious. I also had a bite of the Panang Curry and it was a little sweeter, but just as nice. Overall a fine dining experience with attentive wait staff and tasty food. It'd probably be a good date place too. If I ever go back, I'd love to try the fries with chili mayo!

Heather M.

I went to Pinto on a double date and it was perfect. The portions were enough to fill up the men and the food was above average. We did eat very fast, I felt like we were in and out, which was fine since we had somewhere to go afterwards. I didn't get the vibe that you could camp out at your table here. Its a trendy spot in the West Village, so that should tell you enough. I would definitely go back!

Dennis A.

Great food, and great service. My wife and I had Thai food for the first time and we were glad that yelp could help us find a great place.