Main dining room
Plush banquette seating, white oak tables, and our full à la carte menu. Ideal for date nights, friends in from out of town, and weeknight dinners that deserve a little more care.
Reservations
Reserve your table at the neighborhood's quiet corner
Book a seat in the main dining room, claim the chef's counter, or plan something larger. Walk-ins are welcome when the room allows — but a reservation is the surest way in.
Step 1 · Choose your evening
Make a reservation
Tell us a little about your party. We'll confirm by email within an hour during service, and same-day for last-minute requests.
Choose your experience
Four ways to dine with us
From a quick bite at the bar to a long evening in our private dining room, every corner of the bistro is built around unhurried hospitality.
Chef's counter
Six seats facing the open kitchen. Chef de cuisine Maya Okafor walks you through a seven-course tasting menu, with optional beverage pairings curated by sommelier Theo Brennan.
Bar lounge
Eight stools, a shorter snack menu, and one of the most considered natural wine lists on this side of the East River. First come, first served — but you can join the waitlist from the form above.
The Cardamom Room
Our private dining room seats up to 22 for seated dinners or 35 for cocktail-style receptions. Custom menus, dedicated service team, and a private entrance from Elizabeth Street.
Why book with Van Lloyd's
12 yrs
Family-run on Elizabeth Street, serving the same neighborhood since 2013
4.8★
Average rating across 2,400+ verified OpenTable and Resy reviews
96%
Of reservation requests confirmed within one hour, all week long
22
Seats in our private dining room, The Cardamom, with a dedicated entrance
Private events
Host a dinner in The Cardamom Room
Tucked behind the main dining room with its own entrance off Elizabeth Street, The Cardamom Room has hosted rehearsal dinners, gallery openings, product launches, and the occasional very good birthday.
- Seated dinners for up to 22 guests
- Receptions for up to 35 guests
- Custom multi-course menus
- Sommelier-curated wine pairings
- AV setup, mic, and 65" display
- Dedicated events coordinator
Plan your visit
Hours, address, and getting here
We're open seven nights a week, with a quiet lunch service on Fridays. The bar stays open an hour past the kitchen for a final glass of vermouth.
Service hours
- Monday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Tuesday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Wednesday5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
- Thursday5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Friday12:00 PM – 3:00 PM · 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Sunday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Major holidaysClosed — Thanksgiving, Christmas, and July 4th
Visit us
Van Lloyd's Bistro
127 Elizabeth Street
NoLita, New York, NY 10013
Getting here
Good to know
Reservation policies
Cancellations
We ask for 24 hours' notice for parties of up to 6. For the chef's counter and The Cardamom Room, 48 hours. Late cancellations may incur a $45 per guest fee.
Children & accessibility
We're family-friendly at lunch and early dinner. The dining room and restrooms are step-free, and service animals are always welcome. Please mention any access needs in your notes.
Dietary requests
We accommodate vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free, and most allergies with advance notice. The chef's counter menu can be adapted with 48 hours' notice.
Large parties & events
Parties of 7+ are best booked through private dining. We don't combine tables for groups larger than six in the main dining room, to keep the room calm for everyone.
Still deciding on the night?
Take a look at the menu, or read the story of how this little room on Elizabeth Street came to be. Either way, we'll have a table ready when you're ready to come in.