Small italian restaurant with amazing food. Great place to go if you want to have a conversation and a meal to impress
Rafael Guevara
Good home style food and amazing service. Welcoming relaxed environment. Try the cucumber martini, 2 thumbs up for that one.
Vince M
A rare find. Good food, fair prices and a friendly staff. You have to love this place.
Kevin Medina
Good food, fair prices, and friendly staff. My kind of joint.
Will DiBernardo
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Steve S.
I was initially dissuaded by the yelp rating but it was fairly close to my hotel and I thought I'd give it a shot. Warm greeting by both the bartender and waitress, in a basically empty restaurant. Very courteous and quick service, and the meal was very good.
Rick Meredith
We just happened to stop in here on a whim. It looked inviting so we grabbed an early dinner. It was a wonderful experience. My dad was a New York Italian and everything here reminded me so much of him. I wish he could have been here. The food was excellent and the staff was wonderful. If we ever make it back to NYC this place will be on the top of the list for a return visit.
VlgJeff
P.J. Charlton is a neighborhood gem that is overlooked because it's one block west of Hudson St. across from the UPS garage. The restaurant has been there for 37 years and is a survivor. The food is well prepared and well priced. Some of the wines are marked up by as much as 6 times retail, but there are some gems at only 3 times retail -- you need to be selective. Overall, it's a restaurant worth a try.
Beth G.
Came here with a group on a Friday night and we enjoyed ourselves. Strong old world Italian ambience. The eggplant parm is truly special, and other entrees looked good. Staff was great. Not crowded at all (empty, actually) but that was nice, not isolating.
Phil is a great host, historian, and all around interesting guy. PJ's is a hidden gem in Hudson Square, has it all, old world charm, friendly, good food, off the beaten path but we'll worth it.
A low-stress, pleasant neighborhood Italian joint, with great decor, white tablecloths, pretty good food, decent wine. The gnocci with creamy pesto sauce was excellent. Other plusses: quiet!! you can relax and listen to your dining companion's brilliant conversation. Also, walk-ins welcome--no need to call ahead for reservations. One block from the busy restaurants on Spring St., hidden away. TacheNoir's sensitive stomach reports that they run a clean kitchen, too!
Carol N.
Authentic neighborhood restaurant you might find in any Italian town.. . with a charming owner host. P.J. Charlton has been a neighborhood hang out for years, with delicious Italian food. I was invited to a private gathering with a group of friends and we had a wonderful evening. Food was beautiful and delicious. look for the Italian Flag out front.
Nina M.
A wonderful, inviting little restaurant with a lovely, friendly owner. They really look after you here. It's a little off the beaten track, but very close to the Metro. The food is proper Italian, it's fresh and of great quality. I thoroughly enjoy coming and I recommend you give it a try.
Eileen
Very good service, food is brought out quickly. It's pretty quiet at lunchtime which is perfect if you want to de-stress and enjoy a relaxing meal. I do suggest some moderately priced smaller sized specials for those on a budget but want to eat at restaurant.
It was unusual to be the only couple dining there on a weeknight at 9 pm. I was told that they are more crowded during lunch hours because they are located in a commercial area. We enjoyed our meal, the service and the ambiance. If you are looking for a restaurant after or before the Smooth Cruise NYC near the pier, it's within walking distance.
Small italian restaurant with amazing food. Great place to go if you want to have a conversation and a meal to impress
Good home style food and amazing service. Welcoming relaxed environment. Try the cucumber martini, 2 thumbs up for that one.
A rare find. Good food, fair prices and a friendly staff. You have to love this place.
Good food, fair prices, and friendly staff. My kind of joint.
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I was initially dissuaded by the yelp rating but it was fairly close to my hotel and I thought I'd give it a shot. Warm greeting by both the bartender and waitress, in a basically empty restaurant. Very courteous and quick service, and the meal was very good.
We just happened to stop in here on a whim. It looked inviting so we grabbed an early dinner. It was a wonderful experience. My dad was a New York Italian and everything here reminded me so much of him. I wish he could have been here. The food was excellent and the staff was wonderful. If we ever make it back to NYC this place will be on the top of the list for a return visit.
P.J. Charlton is a neighborhood gem that is overlooked because it's one block west of Hudson St. across from the UPS garage. The restaurant has been there for 37 years and is a survivor. The food is well prepared and well priced. Some of the wines are marked up by as much as 6 times retail, but there are some gems at only 3 times retail -- you need to be selective. Overall, it's a restaurant worth a try.
Came here with a group on a Friday night and we enjoyed ourselves. Strong old world Italian ambience. The eggplant parm is truly special, and other entrees looked good. Staff was great. Not crowded at all (empty, actually) but that was nice, not isolating.
Phil is a great host, historian, and all around interesting guy. PJ's is a hidden gem in Hudson Square, has it all, old world charm, friendly, good food, off the beaten path but we'll worth it.
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A low-stress, pleasant neighborhood Italian joint, with great decor, white tablecloths, pretty good food, decent wine. The gnocci with creamy pesto sauce was excellent. Other plusses: quiet!! you can relax and listen to your dining companion's brilliant conversation. Also, walk-ins welcome--no need to call ahead for reservations. One block from the busy restaurants on Spring St., hidden away. TacheNoir's sensitive stomach reports that they run a clean kitchen, too!
Authentic neighborhood restaurant you might find in any Italian town.. . with a charming owner host. P.J. Charlton has been a neighborhood hang out for years, with delicious Italian food. I was invited to a private gathering with a group of friends and we had a wonderful evening. Food was beautiful and delicious. look for the Italian Flag out front.
A wonderful, inviting little restaurant with a lovely, friendly owner. They really look after you here. It's a little off the beaten track, but very close to the Metro. The food is proper Italian, it's fresh and of great quality. I thoroughly enjoy coming and I recommend you give it a try.
Very good service, food is brought out quickly. It's pretty quiet at lunchtime which is perfect if you want to de-stress and enjoy a relaxing meal. I do suggest some moderately priced smaller sized specials for those on a budget but want to eat at restaurant.
It was unusual to be the only couple dining there on a weeknight at 9 pm. I was told that they are more crowded during lunch hours because they are located in a commercial area. We enjoyed our meal, the service and the ambiance. If you are looking for a restaurant after or before the Smooth Cruise NYC near the pier, it's within walking distance.