Apparently they modeled this after a place of the same name in Verona, Italy. But person who has been to Italian site says that this is pretentious whereas real Italian one is fun and lighthearted.
Well, this is in the middle of Midtown Manhattan, what can do you.
Some real sour apples here but also some great fans.
Expensive.
Bottega Del Vino
7 E 59th St
(between 5th Ave & Grand Army Plz)
New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood: Midtown East
(212) 223-3028
(between 5th Ave & Grand Army Plz)
New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood: Midtown East
(212) 223-3028
- Nearest Transit Station:
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5 Ave./59 St. (N, Q, R)59 St. (4, 5, 6, 6X)57 St. (F)
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 8 am - 11 pmSat 9 am - 11 pmSun 10 am - 10 pm
- Parking:
- Street
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Price Range:
- $$$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Recommended Reviews for Bottega Del Vino
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"Their wine list is extensive with many different price points." In 15 reviews
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"they also make the best cappuccino in town." In 11 reviews
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"This is the NYC outpost of the original Antica bottega in Verona." In 5 reviews
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89 reviews in English
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Review from Eunice C.
Brooklyn, NYOnly came here for dessert. We ordered the Souffle Di Cioccolato Fondente In Salsa Al Grand Marnier.
Dessert is expensive here. It is as expensive as an entree somewhere else.
Price aside, the souffle was indeed very good. It is fluffy with the right temperature for the chocolate to stay melted and not overdone. Along with dessert, we had a pot of coffee which was nice and strong (maybe a bit too much caffeine for 2 people).
The wait staff weren't particularly friendly or mean. They didn't go out of their way to accommodate us but when asked for extra milk, they complied.
I would come back if I'm in the neighborhood. -
Review from Stephen J.
Manhattan, NYI will lead with a side note - this place is a bit of a cougar den.
We've been here multiple times for dinner as well as pastries/coffee. The one drawback is that given its proximity to the Apple Store and FAO, it tends to be overrun with tourists, but on the occasions when it's not tourist-infested, it's not bad.
For the mini-cafe and bakery in the front of the restaurant, the coffee is modestly above average and for some reason I want to patronize it as it is a place where you can get your espresso in a real, non-paper cup. The selection of pastries and cookies is also pretty good - I can't quite tell if they make it on premises or buy it from a real pastry shop, and I never bothered to ask.
We have been here many times and have sampled most of the pasta selections - the tortellini with black truffle sauce and the black squid ink spaghetti were particularly memorable items off the menu.
The service is pretty efficient and they have always taken good care of us, so there are zero complaints there. Prices are fairly standard for a decent midtown Italian, say $20+ for pasta that probably deserves no more than $12-$15, to be honest.
Go here if you are in the area and need to go for a sugar/caffeine rush after fighting with the tourists along Fifth Avenue. -
Review from Patty G.
Princeton, NJAt first I was impressed by the ambience, I felt like I was at a nice restaurant in Europe.
It was downhill from there, snooty hostesses, Very Meh. Service was so-so. I had to chase the waiter down to get a fork and a straw.
Tables are very close together and the wait staff seems to lack fineness, I don't think I have ever had my chair kicked so many times during a meal. I know this is midtown but the food is overpriced. I left the restaurant hungry after my $14 panini. Coffee was ok.
I wanted to try the soup but it is served in humongous soup bowls, maybe they should offer different sizes of soup. There are plenty of other choices in midtown, I will go somewhere else next time. -
Review from Jenna P.
Barboursville, VAI got terribly ill from food poisoning after having linguine with clams at Bottega del Vino. And it was over priced and the linguine was soggy. Insult to injury.
I called the manager the next day just to let her know that I had gotten so sick from her restaurant. She had no time for me, took my number and said she would call me back, which she never did. I do not recommend. -
Review from Elena V.
Marlboro Township, NJOnly good for coffee.Food is horrible.Overpriced.Nasty hosts.Cappuccino is the best in town!!! -
Review from Jonathan F.
Yorkville, Manhattan, NYOutrageous!
I just stopped for a double espresso.
Put aside that the service wasn't so nice, and that the barista was grumpy as hell. you can't see it written anywhere, but a double espresso costs 7!!!! Dollars?!?!?
No way. -
Review from Rob M.
Southlake, TXTortalini stuffed with beef proscuitto black truffle sauce, excellent -
Review from Nellie K.
Daytona Beach, FLThis place is my "best find" for my most recent trip to NYC. This little spot is perfect for a date!! The ambiance is warm and romantic.
We ended up sitting here for hours and at no point did we feel rushed. We started with coffees which then lead to desserts and finally to wine! The few hours flew by and if I didn't have a show to get to I would have stayed and had dinner.
Can't wait to come back here...-
Tiramisu (so much better than it looks)
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Chocolate Soufflé
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Prosecco
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Review from Celeste B.
QUEENS VILLAGE, NYBeen here for 5 minutes, already disrespected by the waiter. Good vibes about this place already gone..... -
Review from David I.
Monkton, MDFab dinner in an unexpected location. We!d actually eaten at their Italian location in the Veneto and decided to get scraper of Italy here in NYC. We were not disappointed, From the wine selections to the preparations if the dishes, everything us authentic. -
Review from Mark K.
Croton-on-Hudson, NYBottega del Vino is located near my office and I have often stopped in for coffee to go. It is bold and full of flavor and I highly recommend it, if you love coffee.
I finally had the opportunity to dine here on a business lunch. I'm so glad I did!
Their wine list is extensive with many different price points. So many really great wines here. They have a nice lunch menu with something for everyone. I had the grilled salmon which was perfect. Many at our table had various salads and pastas. Everyone enjoyed the presentation and quality of their meal.
The atmosphere was very NYC. There were many business/corporate lunches happening within the restaurant so there was much energy. The service was excellent. Water and wine glasses were never left empty and the staff was very professional. They realized it was a business lunch and were careful not to interrupt at key moments of our conversation. Yes-they were able to determine that.
Oh yes-I ended the meal with their wonderfully bold coffee! -
Review from Priyanka P.
Manhattan, NYSuch a cute small place. Great lighting, great ambience and a nice friendly crowd.
I wish the portions of food were a bit bigger. My fish was great, but I was still hungry after I was done. The pasta my friend ordered wasn't divine. I would recommend the goat cheese salad. I think I wanna go back to try the pizzas, I hear good things about them.
I think wine would have completed the meal but since my party wasn't in the mood for alcohol we passed up on that. I would recommend some wine to go with the food for a more holistic experience. -
Review from Peter K.
Port Washington, NYThe place was very cozy, but this is probably because it was Valentines day!
I can't say it was bad though, they were nice enough to give us 2 tables for a party of two. The atmosphere can be a bit cramped and the over sized wine glasses and over sized plates with small portions didn't help the space issue.
With that said, the food was good. We had the carpaccio salad for starters. No complaints here, it was good not spectacular like you would expect by central park and 5th ave. I had the veal scallopine which had great flavor but was a little over seasoned. My date had the gnocchi with proschuitto which was just perfect.
All in all it was a great experience, but you can probably find better value elsewhere. -
Review from Chris W.
Floral Park, NYI eat at this restaurant all the time due to the proximity to my office next door. As of recent its just been ok. Pesto pasta was cold today and was def sitting around and my fellow diners were not impressed ESP for what they charge. Best dish is the bolognese. Excellent !!! Service is ok. Not great but not horrendous. -
Review from Minnie V.
Manhattan, NYGreat food. Great desserts. Crazy extensive wine list. Prosecco served in huge red wine glasses-generous serving. Must have the caprese salad, homemade mozz to die for. Entrees are excellent. Don't miss the homemade pasta w bolognese. Service is average. Not that attentive. Needed to signal for basics-like drink refills and to clear our plates. Was a Thursday night at 7/30 and no wait for a table. Serafinas had thirty min and Tao was over an hour. I think people forget this little gem in the neighborhood. Do not pass on the espresso/coffee. They know their stuff!! -
Review from Sabin C.
I'm going to keep this one short since I have to get back to work! I really loved the wine list, which it's known for, but I pay for wine myself and not my company so I have to look down the right side...
Anyway I ordered the Burrata which is really good, a must try - quite creamy. And the filet mignon, also very nice. It has a great sauce on it, but for those who don't like sauce on a steak get it on the side. I think it's a barolo reduction. I can't remember if we had any dessert there, I went last week.
Because of the location this place is a bit touristy. People usually choose Cipriani around the corner. But anyway, it's a good place with a solid italian wine list - which I think is the main attraction. So if you're feeling spendy, sell the family jewels (some scrap gold should do) and order a bold Brunello!
The Good
-Wine list
-Easy to get a table
-Service
-Steak, cheese
The Bad
- Touristy
The Ugly
-Nothing really
HOLD EVERYTHING!!! I forgot to mention the red wine risotto which is off the menu but a must do!! Pastas a good too. -
Review from Christopher I.
New York, NYIN VINO VERITAS: there is truth in wine...and the tongue is more truthful when drinking wine.
But unless you have a very large wallet, you probably won't be telling any secrets here. I went because I lived for several years in Verona, Italy, where the original Bottega del Vino is, and I wanted to compare. This place is modeled after the Verona establishment and frankly they did a very impressive job of recreating the humble yet elegant surroundings of the Verona Bottega.
Unfortunately they didn't succeed in recreating the playful, anything-goes attitude of the staff at the original - I found the hostesses to be smug and pretentious. Our waiter wasn't bad but he didn't exactly have a funny streak either. I guess that's what gets lost in translation - you can be funny and good-natured even at an elegant restaurant in Italy...but maybe not in New York.
I can't speak for the food because I only came for a few glasses of wine with my girl. The wine we ordered was very good, but overpriced. The cheapest glass is $10 and that's for a glass of Valpolicella Classico. I was a bit disheartened as I remembered the wonderful prices in Italy - Valpolicella Classico is the lowest on the totem pole of the Valpolicella wines, and I don't particularly like it. In Verona a glass goes for 1.50-2.00 euros across the city. Much better is the Valpolicella Classico Ripasso, which they have at Bottega for $12/glass. It's the Classico but it's mixed with the skins of the Amarone grapes, where it picks up a lot of flavor. The glass of Sardinian Cannonau I got was also very good, and each glass of wine arrives at the table in a tiny decanter, a classy touch.
I would come here again for a special occasion. It's a romantic place for a date and the wines are all top quality - just keep an eye on the prices if you don't want to blow a ton of money on wine. But if you've got something to celebrate, raise a $45 glass of Brunello di Montalcino to your lips, breathe in the aromas of Toscana and drink to your health.Listed in: skyscraperlandia
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