Aria Wine Bar
(Now Closed)Wine Bar and Italian Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
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HarryJune 2, 2015Italian food, Spanish setting. Wouldn't call it a tapas bar but the food is good and the wine includes many Italian varieties. Nice cozy atmosphere too. Definitely try the cheesecake and tuna tartare!
Daniella RondonSeptember 24, 2015Great for large groups, birthdays and new friends. Try the pastas, lobster risotto and tuna carpaccio. Portions are perfect for sharing, like you actually get food, and the staff is super friendly
ZoeApril 10, 2018Great selection of wines & charcuterie. Arugula salad is simple & fresh. Octopus crostini is a larger serving. Lamb lollipops are cooked perfectly. Do without spicy artichokes.
Silene LimJuly 8, 2017Super cute yet boisterous restaurant which has been around forever with amazing food and cheap wine. We had the octopus, boar ragu which is best in the winter not summer, the ravioli is excellent!
Aleksandra ArcipowskaMay 13, 2018Great menu of wonderful options ( plate for 10-16 dollars), delicious; i had the best ever pasta with wild mushroom + truffles. It was so good that i am going to be back. 100% recommended
Tavo DeObalMay 15, 2017Really good service, try the burrata and the crab &a shrimps crab cakes, really good! I wasn't super impressed by the mains we asked for but they were delicious: trouffle gnocchi & boar papardelle
Paige CJuly 13, 2015The food here is unbelievable! We ordered about 20 dishes for 8 people and it was the perfect amount. Don't miss the pastas or the Brussels sprouts!
Raphael LangenscheidtDecember 14, 2015Should you go here? The answer is a resounding yes. Wines are great, but the Venetian tapas for $11 and the pasta plates for $12 are even better. Linguine Vongole and grilled octopus not to be missed
EileenMarch 10, 2018I was directed here because Cotenna was full, they have the same menu. Come with a friend and share an appetizer, two pastas, and a bottle of wine. I love the tagliatelle bolognese ($14)
AleNovember 5, 2016Great place and wine bar; good for small groups. Try the burrata; the mushroom bruschetta; tortellini w/prosciutto. For dessert; tty the cheesecake!
Josue EvillaAugust 8, 2017We loved the Roasted Red Beets and Herbed Goat Cheese Salad and the Gorgonzola Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Speck. The Tagliatelle Bolognese was perfectly cooked. Everything was phenomenal.
HeenaJanuary 31, 2015App: Mushroom bruschetta must. Artichokes were eh. Maccheroni Tartufo was great. Fettuccine with pesto good. Fettuccine with mushroom ehh. Penne ariabatta eh. Creme brûlée yes. Tiramisu no.
David UsdanNovember 28, 2017Great Wild Boar Risotto, Burrata, Grilled Octopus and all the small plates. Great wine list, really nice vibe and service.
Humayun RashidAugust 11, 2013Very cozy and warm atmosphere (can get loud). Get the eggplant goat cheese, lamb chops and the linguini with clams. Overall very delicious Italian food with awesome decor and service to match.
KeithOctober 25, 2017Fantastic little restaurant. Excellent service and authentic Italian dishes. I’m not much of an Italian food fan but the eats here are all good! Does not disappoint.
Justin FerrantiOctober 10, 2016Great for a group birthday. Bit of a squeeze for larger groups but food is well worth it. The burrata and the octopus appetizer special are must-orders
The perfect meal: their special cheese of the day, grilled artichoke with roasted peppers, crabcakes with capers and mushrooms, grilled eggplants stuffed with goat cheese, and truffle mac n' cheese.
Leanne ZFebruary 14, 2016The two of us got four dishes. Everything was phenomenal, waiter happily gave suggestions. Braised boar pasta, octopus salad, lamb chops! Came at 9 on a Saturday night and waited for 25 minutes.
Mike NickersonOctober 11, 2016In love with Aria - a fab place for group dinners in the west village. Tasty variety of pastas. The truffle Mac is bomb. Highly recommend!
YLSeptember 15, 2016I've eaten here a number of times over the years and loved it. Tonight was such a disappointing experience. All our dishes, especially the lasagna and beet salad were both dripping in oil.
Annie TolochinskiSeptember 16, 2014I love this place. The food is great, try the carpaccio and Mac and cheese. Beware - the little carafes are not a deal, you're better off getting a glass or bottle.
Amazing atmosphere. Good for groups AND good for dates. Don't miss the Burrata special (which actually isn't special - they ALWAYS have it on the menu) and the San Daniele prosciutto.
Chris EvansAugust 31, 2015Try the various soft Italian cheeses (I forget the name) with a nice bottle of red. The atmosphere is really cozy while still being lively. 🍷🍷🎶
Lina AlmDecember 29, 2014EVERYTHING... Great food, great wine, even better service... My favorite place!!! Max & Francesco are the best!!
Adam SachsMarch 24, 2012Really fun atmosphere, try to sit at the two-sided bar. Among the best looking crowds of diners I've seen in a long time. Get a bunch of small plates and share. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Kim FAugust 18, 2014This is where you go when you want charming, gorgeous atmosphere paired with excellent small plates of Italian tapas and a decent soundtrack
Brigitte PerezFebruary 15, 2016Small cozy spot. Affordable plates. Very busy on weekends. Baked clams and the tortellini prosciutto were the stands outs. Lobster ravioli was lacking. Mac and cheese was salty.
KerrynOctober 26, 2016Great atmosphere, lovely staff, tasty food. A+. I had the mozzarella salad and mac & cheese. Truffle oil made it. YUM!
Danika LandersFebruary 3, 2015The 1st time I was here it was great. Last I was back I was disappointed. Our waiter knew little about wine or serving etiquette. It's fine but it should not be in the 9's for ratings. Not impressed.
Inna PenekDecember 17, 2013Cute interior, wonderful sage-ey ravioli, filling mac and cheese with truffles, great eggplant and goat cheese appetizer, and attentive staff.
Natalie VAugust 21, 2016Basically the same menu as Cotenna. Reasonably priced pasta and everything is delicious! Lobster ravioli is a favorite.
Nour HaddadJanuary 18, 2015Very nice atmosphere. Wine choice was good. Food was excellent. Very warm and friendly staff. Good for friends
Jasmin HumeSeptember 21, 2013If you're there with with more than 6 people, you can get unlimited food and wine for 2 hours for $65/person. Food is fantastic and totally worth it!
CharlottesNovember 2, 2015Excellent wine by the glass and creamy burrata atop generous bed of prosciutto. Heaven on Friday afternoon!
Elin Sofie LorvikSeptember 2, 2016My favorite spot for wine and food in NYC. Go there, have anything on the menu, all is good :)
Edu GodinhoMarch 31, 2017Very good surprise. Come looking the grades here and the options of wine and food is very very good
SecondMarketJune 7, 2012We really enjoyed sitting at the bar and enjoying the amazing lasagna and wine. Loved the free glass of prosecco at the end of the meal!- Don't be confused by the name, you're here for the food. Not requiring reservations, this cozy Venice-style tapas restaurant is a little-know favorite by locals with a stunning interior.
Erica FinleyMarch 10, 2013Ask for Lawrence. Order wine. Then start with the prosciutto. Then enjoy literally anything on the menu. The end.
- There's always a burrata and prosciutto special, and you should always plan on ordering it.
Marissa SolomonAugust 19, 2012Truffle mac n cheese is delicious. Figs and meatballs are delicious along with burratta special
PierreAugust 25, 2012Try the grilled octopus dish. It is absolutely surprising and delicious. A very hearty grilled octopus with just the right amount of char.
Eric JaffeFebruary 3, 2018A+ atmosphere and super nice staff. Spicy rigatoni with shrimp and burrata are highlights.
Kathryn DApril 23, 2016Lively atmosphere and delicious food. Can't go wrong with any of their truffle dishes.
Antoine MoreauOctober 2, 2017Around a large shared table, tasty dishes (the lobster risotto is a favorite) and friendly service.- Tempranillo is where it's at. Also, don't sit in the communal table in the middle, it's too loud and you won't be able to hear the person across from you.
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Helmed by James Beard award-winning chef Roberto Passon, Aria is a rustic Italian wine bar specializing in Italian tapas or "Cicchetti" and is home to some of the finest Italian wines. It is a great spot for dates due to its lively, intimate setting.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 242-4233
View menu on http://www.ariawinebar.nyc/menus-wv.html
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Bar Snacks
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Great happy hour deals. The house red was solid and the plates were definitely unique and tasty. I strongly recommend the Japchae!"
Michael Anthony - 8.9
"Extensive wine list and delicious tapas. Very romantic- great date spot!"
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- 9.0
"The drinks are fantastic and the food delicious! The place has a cool vibe to it"
Christina Thomas - 7.9
"Very cozy spot, perfect for a date. Arrived around 7pm on a Thurs night & was able to get a seat at the bar. By the time we left @ 10pm the place was packed. Nice wine list and variety of beers."
Tina Hilll - 6.2
"Beautiful bar, nice casual outdoor seating, service is a little slow, brunch and dinner the food is great"
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