Anfora
(Now Closed)Wine Bar, Italian Restaurant, and American Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at Village Voice and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Stina P.March 15, 2014swag alert: ricotta crostini with first check in! get here around 830 on a Friday night and snag a set of stools. perfect spot for a date or catching up with a pal. west village wine bar atmosphere
Elizabeth BursteinDecember 29, 2017<3 cider house fools + namaste in bed (Brady's). Mine were good too - the Anfora 75 and Peaach, Please. Awesome vibe. They also have some heavenly cheese-smelling thing that I really want to try!
Ashley ChanDecember 2, 2019Quiet local wine bar where you could stay for hours to catch up with a friend. Nice selection of cheeses on the menu and a bacon flatbread that was needed after some wine. Orange wines offered.
You MUST try the crostini with homemade ricotta. One of the best wine bars in WV, it gets loud but I like a busy spot, and this one has great atmosphere.
Village VoiceSeptember 17, 2012Cozy, date-worthy atmosphere, and offers unique wines that you can enjoy on comfy leather couches! On our list of 5 favorite wine bars in the West Village - try the lauded lamb-ragu sliders.
Mark BNovember 13, 2018My go to when I worked in the area, love this spot. Terrific small plates, extensive wine list, great space with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. You’ll love it!
Great ambiance, great wine selection and small plates and real nice bartenders. Vogue editors in the house. Check in and get your free ricotta crostini - ahh-mazing. A+
Just about everything here is done exceptionally well, including the pithy messages on the street sign out front.
Wei VaynAugust 25, 2012Try the The Fury - This #cocktail had Thai chili-infused tequila, passion fruit, lime, agave and soda. It was unlike any cocktails I had before. It tasted #spicy!!! I loved it!
Stan BashmashnikovJuly 9, 2014A phenomenal wine bar in the west village. Order a Pinot Noir and pair it w/ the prosciutto, goat cheese, and arugula sandwich. Thank me later.
Serious EatsApril 22, 2013Sleek, comfortable West Village wine bar, great for a pre- or post-dinner glass of wine and a few small bites.
Ubeyd DalmisDecember 17, 2015Nothing better after a long day than an awesome glass of wine w/ pork ragu sliders and ricotta crustini. Especially when Luciana or Joe are picking the wine... Read more
Micah ChilesNovember 1, 2019Cozy wine bar to try some interesting natural / skin contact wines. Strong small plate options. Highly recommend
DecanterMay 10, 2011This is a fantastic little wine bar in the Big Apple. Try the House-made Ricotta. With almost thirty wines on the menu, served by the glass, there's plenty of choice to go with your food.
AskMenMay 28, 2010Drinks match a 4-strong meat menu cheese including a housemade ricotta, salads, & Italian sandwiches. Try the Balboa - mortadella, soppresseta, speck, cacio di roma, dijonnaise, and pepper relish.
Halstead PropertyNovember 30, 2011If you enjoy trying different wines by the glass, Anfora has plenty of variety and options. An absolute must try is the Nutella and homemade mascarpone sandwich
Great wine menu and appetizers. Have been for both post work drinks as well as post dinner. Must try!
Lexi NJanuary 21, 2015Can't go wrong with wine and a cheese plate. Try the Jasper Hill Harbison. Cozy and intimate date spot.- Serious EatsApril 19, 2013Camo-Carlita: Sauza tequila shaken with chamomile syrup, lemon, lime, and grapefruit, and topped with Lambrusco Rosso.
The Corcoran GroupNovember 18, 2010Helpful waitstaff help you navigate a huge wine list in this charming bar. Try the Borough Market Panini and snack on the spicy shortbreads.
Favorite wine bar in NYC. The staff is amazing and the ricotta honey crostinis are to die for.
Tuesday is Producer Night. Lots of wine industry folks and, often winemakers who are traveling through the city. Any night is a good night at Anfora. (P.S. Drink the 2002 Gravner before it's no more.)
CharlottesMarch 15, 2015Thoroughly enjoyed islands wine class - educational, entertaining and delicious! Will be back for rosé and more!
Lauren ShiaJuly 14, 2013Sloowwww service but delicious ricotta crostini! The Loire 2012 rose is superb too.- Wei VaynAugust 25, 2012Try the Black Cherry Pop - Rye whiskey, lime juice, cherry bitters & boylans black cherry soda. This #cocktail was very refreshing. I love black cherry soda.
Meredith BlechmanOctober 23, 2014Great for meeting up with friends for drinks. Cozy, quiet, and lots of booths for intimate catching up.
Robert SJune 18, 2015Cuban Italian sandwich were small but tasty, nice selection of local NY brews in a cozy setting
Patrick BaskinJanuary 28, 2016Delightful wine bar, darkly lit ambience and gets busy, try their cocktails surprisingly good
TerrellFebruary 11, 2015When: Anytime How: Check in on Foursquare and get a crostini covered in ricotta cheese, sea salt, and honey.
Elliot WehnerMarch 29, 2015Great wines by the glass. Busy early but can always get a seat after 11. Try the Bordeaux
45 minute wait at Dell'anima? Don't sweat it. With Anfora right next door, you can pop on over for some delicious bruschetta and a couple of cocktails while you wait.
Pari Mistry-PatelMay 9, 2019Good drinks and good service. Lovely wine bar. The lamb meatballs are good!
Nilay GandhiAugust 6, 2014excellent cocktails. quiet if you arrive before 7, a bit louder after, but not crowded (mid-week).
AshleyJanuary 23, 2016Great ambience for date. Cheese and charcuterie for $20 is overpriced but expected of the area
Nothing better after a long day than an awesome glass of wine w/ pork ragu sliders and ricotta crustini. Especially when Luciana or Joe are picking the wine...
Nicolette RomeroSeptember 27, 2014Randomly obsessed with the ricotta (and the honey that goes with it)!
Jessie CatanaSeptember 18, 2015Cute lil place that's not as pretentious as the other bars in the meat packing neighborhood. Crostini was...meh. Lambrusco was delish.
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This bar’s name is a reference to the clay vessels (Amphorae) used to store and transport wine in ancient Greece and Rome. The menu features great examples of these wines, a terrific beer selection, a full liquor bar, house cocktails, flavorful snacks, salads, sandwiches, charcuterie and cheeses.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 4:00 PM–1:00 AM
(212) 518-2722
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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Michael Fox-Rabinovitz - 8.7
"Quiet hidden neighborhood gem serving a great selection of wine and appetizers. Mulled wine available"
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