Elettaria

On a random stretch of 8th street (wedged between shoe shops and head shops) lies this little romantic gem. The decor is very charming - almost rustic meets modern with a dash of surrealism (check their use of worn doors as banquette partitions). But the real star is the food which is outstanding (the sweetbreads in particular!). The staff is very knowledgeable too about both the wine list and the unusual menu. They don't seem to get much of a crowd on a Monday but I hear it's jammed Thur-Sun. Definitely worth checking out.