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OpenTable just confirmed what New Yorkers already know in their hearts: we’ll wait almost an hour if the vibes (and the pasta) are right. According to its newly released 2026 Dining Trends Report, NYC diners are willing to wait an average of 57 minutes for a table –and one West Village hotspot is at the center of it all.

OpenTable just unveiled its 2026 Dining Trends Report, what it refers to as its “most comprehensive look at the state of the industry and the dining trends set to define the US in 2026.” The data pulls from real diner behavior on the platform along with survey insights to reveal where Americans are eating, how long they’re willing to wait, and which reservations are the hardest to snag.

One standout finding: a cozy West Village Italian-American restaurant servi

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