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Virgola

Virgola

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Wine Bar, Seafood Restaurant, and Bar$$$$
West Village, New York
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  • Eaters H.heart icon on user image
    Eaters HeavenMay 15, 2016
    Virgola 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 Voice
    Village VoiceApril 3, 2015
    Negroni 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 Y.
    Boon YapMarch 20, 2014
    Joseph, 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 F.
    Meg FarmerOctober 23, 2015
    Adorable 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 Yorker
    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 P.heart icon on user image
    LaDawn Penigar-MitchellNovember 13, 2015
    HH 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 L.heart icon on user image
    Emily LeeApril 10, 2014
    Highly 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.
  • Ruby A.heart icon on user image
    Ruby AnayaOctober 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything about Virgola is perfect - atmosphere, service, food and wine. Fresh horseradish and delicious dollar oysters... Can I move in?
  • Chelsea R.
    Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015
    OYSTERS. 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.
  • Julie Q.
    Julie QiuJanuary 3, 2014
    Super cozy and intimate. It used to be an alleyway into a factory! Ask Joseph (owner) to show you the original stone sidewalk flooring.
  • Chelsea R.
    Chelsea RenaudAugust 30, 2015
    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.
  • Julia A.
    Julia AvrutinNovember 22, 2013
    Love this place! Everything was delicious, phenomenal service, and it's a quaint neighborhood spot. Definitely stop by if you're in the area!
  • Ina L.heart icon on user image
    Ina LiMay 18, 2015
    Fresh oysters and good wine provided by this alley way bar! Get a bottle during happy hour
  • Meg M.
    Meg McNamaraFebruary 23, 2014
    Never 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 R.heart icon on user image
    Kenneth ReyesJuly 29, 2014
    Beach 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 D.
    Tom DiMaggioJune 13, 2016
    Just came for drinks and a cheese plate, both were very tasty and well-presented. Interesting design for such limited space, but memorable!
  • Gonzalo F.
    Gonzalo FiorinaDecember 12, 2014
    The wine and oysters are to die for. Order the Grande platter to share. You won't go wrong with it. Seriously delicious.
  • Untapped Cities
    Untapped CitiesNovember 12, 2015
    This 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 S.
    Claire J SongMarch 25, 2015
    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.
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    MarkNovember 10, 2014
    Converted alley into narrow bar. Fun! Nearly all seafood menu. Large wine list, a few fun cocktails.
  • Abhi J.heart icon on user image
    Abhi JainMarch 11, 2015
    Great wine bar tucked away in west village. Easy to miss. good selection of wines.
  • Zach K.heart icon on user image
    Zach KubinDecember 4, 2014
    There likely more room in the bivalves you're eating but they're delicious and this place is fantastic.
  • Ryan C.
    Ryan ChapmanOctober 20, 2013
    Happy hour's from 5-7 and comes with complimentary prosecco when you order a dozen oysters. Well worth it.
  • Mix C.
    Mix ChongAugust 22, 2014
    Oysters for $1 and $6glass of white wine. I'm going back again today!
  • Nhật M.
    Nhật MinhDecember 2, 2015
    that is A great date spot. Make a reservation for a booth spot! There aren't many seats. Read more
  • Jensína B.heart icon on user image
    Love this place. A hidden gem not to be missed when in NY
  • Michael C.
    Michael CApril 27, 2015
    tasty oysters and well made cocktails in this narrow and intimate place.
  • Sarah R.heart icon on user image
    Sarah RoseAugust 8, 2013
    Oysters were insane! Wine, fantastic tuna tartare, great spot! Awesome WV addition
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsDecember 9, 2013
    This wine and oyster bar is all of six feet wide, a cute date spot.
  • Amanda K.
    Amanda KirkAugust 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Oysters are the best I've ever had. Simple, clean and classic. Love!
  • Nicolette R.heart icon on user image
    Nicolette RomeroSeptember 27, 2014
    A unique space in the Village. Have some wine and slurp down the dolla oysters!
  • Greg W.
    Greg Wong 🎯February 21, 2014
    A great date spot. Make a reservation for a booth spot! There aren't many seats.
  • Rakesh N.
    Rakesh NigamAugust 14, 2013
    Amazing spot... Well designed and works so well.. Get a padlock! You'll know what I mean!
  • Jamie
    JamieNovember 12, 2014
    Dollar oysters all the time! Great wine list and atmosphere.
  • Daniela l.heart icon on user image
    Daniela lalalasFebruary 6, 2017
    Delicious Seafood platter and fantastic oysters
  • Shannon
    ShannonMarch 29, 2014
    Like drinking wine in an Italian alley. Delicious reds! Great find.
  • Meghann B.heart icon on user image
    Meghann BarberDecember 23, 2014
    Hidden gem! You'll miss it if you walk past too quickly.
  • Jeffrey K.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey KaoFebruary 18, 2016
    I think this is a converted alleyway. Low-key and intimate.
  • Jason K.
    Jason KooAugust 6, 2015
    Get seated at the red banquette and you're in seduction heaven
  • Quian P.heart icon on user image
    Quian PanNovember 1, 2014
    cocktails, oysters, ceviche, cheese, and meats
  • JJ K.heart icon on user image
    JJ KarnowskiMarch 10, 2016
    Great food & lovely selection of wines.
  • Katie G.heart icon on user image
    Katie GilchristFebruary 13, 2015
    Great spot for oysters and Italian wine!
  • Greg C.heart icon on user image
    Greg CaporaleNovember 1, 2015
    Happy hour prosecco and rosé and $1 oysters of the day.
  • Bailey N.heart icon on user image
    Bailey NewmanMay 3, 2015
    The oysters are the best deal here!
  • Nikki W.heart icon on user image
    Nikki W.November 10, 2013
    Good wine list and great atmosphere!
  • Hannah K.
    Hannah KimAugust 31, 2013
    Oysters were so clean! Great schucking job!
  • Annie T.
    Annie TolochinskiFebruary 4, 2015
    Happy hour until 7. Place is tiny but cute.
  • Amanda F.heart icon on user image
    Amanda FriedOctober 25, 2013
    Get the meat and cheese stone...amazing
  • Jason K.
    Jason KooJuly 28, 2015
    $1 oysters 4 PM–12 AM every day.
  • Amy B.
    Amy BrundageOctober 4, 2014
    Oysters are amazing
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