With a growing number of wineries in the five boroughs, a correlating rise in the number of wine bars is expected. There are the tried-and-true favorites, but which newer establishment is worth the grapes it's built on? We'll help you sift through the corked and the quaint of New York's burgeoning wine industry.
Beautiful design, something right out of Italy! This wine bar in the heart of Chelsea has dozen of bottles on display above the bar, and the extensive menu need not be complicated; the helpful staff will guide you through your selections. A great menu of Italian bar food compleme...
176 7th Avenue (West 20th Street)An Italian wine bar on the Lower East Side with a homey feel and plenty of fresh flowers.
190 East 2nd StreetFrench wine bar named after poem by Arthur Rimbaud. Created to bring the tradition of French bistro a vin, Le Bateau Ivre is open every day until 4:00am and serves authentic bistro cuisine, including a raw bar. Wide selection of over 250 French wines by glass or bottle. Check the...
230 E 51st StOne of Williamsburg's best haunts, the DOC Wine Bar offers a rustic setting and an unbelievable selection of wines and various Italian dishes.
83 N 7th StWelcome: At a time when the general trend is brevity (monosyllabic names) and well-timed table turnover ("Is there anything else I can get for you?"), the whole concept of Epistrophy flies in the face of marketing surveys and Small Business Association advice. This insp...
200 Mott Street (Spring & Kenmare Streets)When searching for authentic Italian cuisine featuring excellent dishes paired with fine wines, Aroma Kitchen & Winebar consistently impresses for ability to provide flair and elegance in such an intimate and tiny dining room. With its tranquil atmosphere and attentive servic...
36 East 4th Street (Lafayette St.)Amazing Italian restaurant in the West Village that operates under the watchful eye of chef Jody Williams, lately of Gusto and Morandi.
52 Greenwich AveServing classic Italian pizzas and pastas, a large selection of house-cured meats, Italian and local cheeses, and artisanal gelato.
1 5th AveAn East Village haunt with just the right amount of DJ, more than enough drinks, and the fine accoutrements expected of a wine bar.
121 St. Marks Place (Avenue A & 1st Ave.)Enjoy exquisite house-made condiments expertly paired with phenomenal cheese—plus a superb selection of wines.
401 W. 52nd StreetCity Winery New York City at Hudson River Park offers excellent views of Little Island NYC, is next to Chelsea Market, close to The High Line, and a short walk to The Whitney Museum. Complement your visit to these iconic New York sites with brunch, lunch, or dinner in their resta...
25 11th Ave (At 15th Street)Mario Batali's Spanish tapas bar, where not only are the plates small, so are the quarters: cramped, to say the least. The food goes a long way to ameliorating the existential ennui you'll experience overhearing conversations between young professionals.
125 East 17th Street