Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen
(Now Closed)Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Bar$$$$
Upper East Side, New York
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Vella Wine Bar+KitchenFebruary 12, 2017Every Monday 5.30pm-10.30pm 3 course pre-fix dinner with a bottle of house wine for 2 at $29 per person.
Definitely want to come back and try more of the menu. Hummus was delicious, as was the octopus.
Richard CizOctober 27, 2017The food here is so delicious! Vella Wine Bar has amazing atmosphere and experienced services. We ordered cheese plate,mushroom fettuccine and steamed mussels.I can highly recommend to all my friends.
Niki RogersJuly 26, 2013New Italian place on block where there are four others. Fun casual modern vibe. Truffle Mac and ricotta pie are great. Only place on the block with Happy Hour wine specials! $7 sauv blac - yes please
- Amazing food, wonderful staff and awesome cocktails! Our friend threw a party here and the appetizers and passed dishes were so good!
Angelique HoutveenFebruary 24, 2016Had breakfast here, two girls were playing music. The food was pretty good, the music too. Nice vibe and the staff treated us well. I liked it.
Grace LeeSeptember 1, 2014Great atmosphere, not too loud. Fairly limited cocktail menu. Didn't try the food this time but it smelled fantastic. They have lobster mac'n'cheese!- Vella Wine Bar+KitchenFebruary 12, 2017Daily Happy Hour at the Bar 4-7pm. Wines $7. Half price oysters.
Christine SmithSeptember 21, 2013Tasty Croque Madame on the brunch menu. Outdoor seating, but the inside looked really cute and the bar was pretty big. Will go back.- evgenia huldischFebruary 17, 2017Great happy hour every day from 4-7pm at the bar. Wines are $7 and half price oysters.
Natalie FreilichDecember 16, 2016Surprisingly good red wine and the bar tender made my hummingbird perfect. Props.
Daniel WDecember 27, 2015Tommy is a gentlemen and also, a bad mofo. Jump into the duck liver mousse and a nice Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vella Wine Bar + KitchenNovember 4, 2013SPECIAL: Sunday -Thursday after 10:30pm Buy any wine/beer/cocktail and get the second one 50% off!
ZenFoodsterApril 25, 2018$25 Restaurant.com cert can only be used w/ min purchase of $50 dine-in only. Not valid on Thur-Sat.
NadiaJuly 3, 2013Salmon rilettes too small for the price and prosciutto too thick cut. Chicken cassoulet is good but served on a small plate for unknown reasons. Overall average.
Randi GodshawJuly 20, 2013We were told a 20 minute wait for 2 people and we ended up being ignored at the bar for an hour. Finally seated + ready to order and no one came. We left and I'm starving! Avoid this place!!!
Angela MierSeptember 14, 2013Cute place but over-priced and very limited menu. I'd go back just for a glass of wine but not for a meal.
Jason BrewAugust 6, 2015Food wasn't bad but it took forever. While we were there, one group actually left because it took so long
Lana VitsupSeptember 3, 2013Kitchen takes too long to put out orders. My steak was burned outside and totally rare inside surrounded by over oily and extremely salty salad. Don't think I'll come back.
Monica FosadoJune 1, 2014This place is a joke. The food is basic and it took over an hour to prepare 3 cheese ravioli. Worst place I've ever been to in NYC.
Melissa YamamotoMay 13, 2016Very slow service. Over 25 minutes to get seated, with a reservation, and over an hour to get any food. Not worth the wait.
Lisa GillilandSeptember 29, 2013Rude server. Brought the wrong meal. And took forever to come through with drinks, food, and check. Nice spot, sadly poor execution.
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At Vella Wine Bar & Kitchen, we combine rustic charm with refined décor, creating a casual and laid-back vibe.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Tue
- 4:00 PM–10:30 PM
- Wed–Thu
- Noon–10:30 PM
- Fri
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–2:00 AM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
(212) 335-0456
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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