Virgola
(Now Closed)Wine Bar, Seafood Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
The experts at The New Yorker and Serious Eats recommend this place
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Eaters HeavenMay 15, 2016Virgola Spumante Rosè by Drusian, oysters of the day, fluke & mango ceviche, mortadella, mozzarella di bufala, & shrimp cocktail in a very cozy, sexy alley way turned wine bar. Very special & unique!!
Village VoiceApril 3, 2015Negroni Royale; The Negroni Royale retains the deep bitter tang of a negroni, but is lightened up with grapefruit bitters and Virgola prosecco, which is incredibly refreshing and perfect for spring. Read more
Boon YapMarch 20, 2014Joseph, the owner, is awesome, super-friendly, and a great host. Love the menu, the oysters, cosy setting, and delicious everything. Bring your own padlock!!
Meg FarmerOctober 23, 2015Adorable wine bar in the west village. The artichokes were insanely delicious, as were the scallops. They also have Trebbiano, which for some reason is hard to find in NYC.
The New YorkerOctober 7, 2013“Virgola, a six-foot-wide Italian wine bar, obliterates any of the negative associations of alleys and their accoutrements (trash cans, rats), while retaining a sense of history, even subterfuge.” Read more
LaDawn Penigar-MitchellNovember 13, 2015HH until 7 but just the champagne and $1 oysters! Friendly, attentive service and superb location for an intimate date or catching up with a pal. Great vibe but super tiny!
Emily LeeApril 10, 2014Highly recommend the scallops and $1 oysters. The wine suggestion the owner made was also great. The restaurant is pretty hidden so we were really happy to stumble upon it.
Everything about Virgola is perfect - atmosphere, service, food and wine. Fresh horseradish and delicious dollar oysters... Can I move in?
Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015OYSTERS. Virgola is a small Italian wine bar with $1 oysters all day, and it’s a great place to go on a casual date. They also make a killer negroni.- Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015Virgola is a small Italian wine bar with $1 oysters all day, and it’s a great place to go on a casual date. They also make a killer negroni.
Julie QiuJanuary 3, 2014Super cozy and intimate. It used to be an alleyway into a factory! Ask Joseph (owner) to show you the original stone sidewalk flooring.
- Julia AvrutinNovember 22, 2013Love this place! Everything was delicious, phenomenal service, and it's a quaint neighborhood spot. Definitely stop by if you're in the area!
Ina LiMay 18, 2015Fresh oysters and good wine provided by this alley way bar! Get a bottle during happy hour
Meg McNamaraFebruary 23, 2014Never been a fan of oysters but the owners were happy to help point me in the direction of something I enjoyed. We will be going back. Perfect date spot!
Kenneth ReyesJuly 29, 2014Beach point oysters are some of the sweeter variety you can get. I got a bit of each of the varieties available but it changes pretty much daily.
Tom DiMaggioJune 13, 2016Just came for drinks and a cheese plate, both were very tasty and well-presented. Interesting design for such limited space, but memorable!
Gonzalo FiorinaDecember 12, 2014The wine and oysters are to die for. Order the Grande platter to share. You won't go wrong with it. Seriously delicious.
Untapped CitiesNovember 12, 2015This oyster bar is in no ordinary building—it’s tucked into an alleyway from the 1800s, which was uncovered and carefully restored. The outdoor-indoor barrier is certainly tenuous here. Read more
Claire J SongMarch 25, 2015the Negroni Royale retains the deep bitter tang of a negroni, but is lightened up with grapefruit bitters and Virgola prosecco, which is incredibly refreshing.
MarkNovember 10, 2014Converted alley into narrow bar. Fun! Nearly all seafood menu. Large wine list, a few fun cocktails.
Abhi JainMarch 11, 2015Great wine bar tucked away in west village. Easy to miss. good selection of wines.
Zach KubinDecember 4, 2014There likely more room in the bivalves you're eating but they're delicious and this place is fantastic.
Ryan ChapmanOctober 20, 2013Happy hour's from 5-7 and comes with complimentary prosecco when you order a dozen oysters. Well worth it.
Sarah RoseAugust 8, 2013Oysters were insane! Wine, fantastic tuna tartare, great spot! Awesome WV addition
Oysters are the best I've ever had. Simple, clean and classic. Love!
Greg Wong 🎯February 21, 2014A great date spot. Make a reservation for a booth spot! There aren't many seats.
Nicolette RomeroSeptember 27, 2014A unique space in the Village. Have some wine and slurp down the dolla oysters!
Rakesh NigamAugust 14, 2013Amazing spot... Well designed and works so well.. Get a padlock! You'll know what I mean!
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Virgola is a unique oyster, wine & cocktail bar located inside a restored 1800's alley in the heart of Greenwich Village.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
(212) 330-6565
View menu on http://www.virgolanyc.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar
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