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Ardesia Wine Bar

4.2 (456 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago
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Intimate
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Andrew K.

Met some friends here for drinks and bites. Took a bit of effort to find the wine bar as the signage was not prominent. There is a happy hour offered, and we tried a craft beer and Prosecco from that list, and found them quite suitable. We ordered an assortment of cheeses. Though the portions were small, the flavors were extraordinary and they came with delicious bread. An autumn salad with lots of fresh ingredients followed. Shrimp skewers concluded our meal. The shrimps were tasty with a gentle smoky flavor. Unfortunately, they were a bit on the small side. Service was friendly and prompt and seating was comfortable. Overall, we were very satisfied with their visit. This seems to be a lovely choice if you live in this neighborhood. However, it is a good walk from Broadway shows.

Chef Event: Strawberry Shortcake
Jaime E.

I had the great fortune of attending a reservation-only Chef Event across the street at Dot's (also owned by Ardesia). The owner of Ardesia teamed up with Chef Patti Jackson of the now closed, Delaware and Hudson restaurant. Chef Jackson has her own loyal following of groupies, but I think she picked up a few newbies after debuting her talents with the Ardesia crowd! They presented a 4-course Prix Fixe meal that was served with such love and great thoughtfulness. NOTE: these items are not available at Ardesia (or anywhere else). I'm posting this experience so that you'll be sure to get on the Ardesia mailing list and be alerted to their next collab event. Take a look at these photos. There were at least 5 other plates of goodies served, but we were too busy eating to stop and take photos!! Sorry not sorry.

Audrey R.

stopped by ardesia for a much needed happy hour - and was pleasantly surprised that they were offering their happy hour menu and they had a frozen Friday deal! - $12 frozen espresso martinis! these definitely weren't the most beautiful drink in town, but they packed a punch while still leading with that deep chocolatey espresso taste - before I even got to the espresso martini, I started with their spritz. cappelletti now has a place in my heart. it is basically Aperol but with a vanilla twist and it's literally double the alcohol percentage. - the inside of this spot is so cute and definitely ideal for a moment with the girls or date night. our server was the sweetest lady and put up with all of our shenanigans. - we split some of their happy hour pretzels and the tacos. the two dollar tacos are perfect bite-size snacks and the pretzels are so good but for four dollars they're literally two bites....love the cheese dip.

Beet Salad
Janice O.

Came here to grab a drink and light bites before a show. Was lucky there was room at the bar, but they do take reservations. Indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely ask for wine and beer recommendations. I ordered the mini pork tacos and beet salad. Both were good. As someone else mentioned, this is a nice place to bring friends for conversations. Only drawback is that the mood lighting at night inside can be rather dark. Otherwise I would come here again.

They have a great selection by the glass and bottle! Came for a cute night with the girls and definitely will be back!

Janvi G.

Went here for a cute date night and this place was such a vibe. Really cute and cozy atmosphere and the servers were so polite and friendly. We got a couple of glasses of red wine and the cheese for 2 appetizer. They give you a quarter block of cheese with a layer of milk chocolate, some bread, jam and chocolate crackers. This was nice, but in retrospect I would have created my own charcuterie board with cheeses of my choice. I wasn't a huge fan of the milk chocolate layer in my cheese. Overall, really nice experience and ideal for a date night or a small group of friends.

The vibe is everything!!!

Perfect stop for a chill night or a night for the girls! All ages and this place is the perfect place for a great night! Can't wait to come again!!!

Portobello fries
Danielle S.

Ardesia is a cozy wine bar and small bites spot located directly across from the MCC theater. We had super friendly servers who offered to help navigate the large drink list. They have orange wine here which I guess is like a rosé. It was too out of my comfort zone, so I got a vermentino. Our group of four shared some of the small plates. The portobello fries were delicious and probably my favorite. The pretzels were large, homemade, and came with two sauces; a slightly spicy mustard and a cheese that was more of a spread than a dipping consistency. The spinach and cheese croquettes were tasty but the smallest size out of the things we ordered. Food and drinks came out quickly and we were able to make our show in plenty of time. We did make a reservation ahead of time to ensure we could get in and out.

Hunter S.

I want everyone to know I started out with a four star rating (I'll explain later, but as I wrote this, I knew I couldn't give less than five, so I came back and upped it). Five stars service and vibe. FOR SURE. First of all, staff here is amazing. In addition to my amazing servers, Noah of which was one, Mandy the owner helped me a lot through email. I tried to book through Resy, but like many locations, you can't book for one (I'm often traveling solo). So I sent a casual email checking on the kitchen hours (I was coming from the theater and knew I would want food). Mandy replied with my answer, asked if I would like to reserve, and I said YES! And she set me up. Mandy was very communicative and helpful. The staff on site were attentive. The Hell's Kitchen vibes are immaculate. I'm not queer, but love queer spaces because they accept everyone as who they are--like most of New York. No one here cares what you're dressed like, or if you're soaked from the monsoon outside. The lighting is low and soft and seating is comfortable. They have a velvet couch vibe going on. Some things you must know about me: one, I eat out so much and sample so many cuisines, I am a huge fan of Indian food and spicy food. So I think my flavor threshold is not the same as the average person. Two, I have now twice made the mistake of not ordering wine and cheese in a place that specializes in wine and cheese. I order cocktails and plates or entrees, and I think that gives me a suboptimal experience that doesn't fit who I am and what I prefer. This is more of a tapas style place and a cheese and wine place. I had several small plates: Deviled eggs, which were pretty good, but could have used a little more seasoning Spinach and cheese croquettes, which were super hot, but again, maybe a little more seasoning. I am left wondering what the chorizo croquettes would have tasted like. Maybe a little more zing? I had the flank steak. Again, seasoning. But cooked as requested and appropriately. I had the ricotta crostini, not my thing. And the portobello fries. I'm not sure what I thought this dish would be--I was thinking of fresh mushrooms, but given the name, I should have had the common sense that it would be fried mushrooms. Just not my thing. Both of those are a me thing, not a them thing. The cocktails weren't bad, but didn't leave a strong impression on me. I had the Mr. Sandman, the Desert Heat, and Smoke & Violets. Again, I bet if I had just had wine and cheese (both of those menus looked great), I would have had a better/optimal experience. This spot also has some salads and a few other small plate options. Please don't let my food experience sway you away from this place. Again, I think my taste profile is just different than most, and I should have made different choices. The service and the vibes are awesome and it's close to a few theaters--New York City Center and MCC--so would be a great option for before or after the show. Thanks to Mandy and the whole team. I will definitely come back and try the wine and cheese!

two glasses of wine and a bottle of wine
Ronak P.

Solid spot for drinks and a quick bite. The smaller plates and charcuterie board are worth a try here if you want food. I recommend trying the pretzels as well as the cauliflower here. A lot of the people around us were sipping cocktails but it's namesake proves it has an extensive list to find what you'd want for wine. NOTE: by the glass options felt very limited but the bottle options made up for it. Huge plus is they are willing to let you cork and take your bottle with you if you cannot finish. Some of the seating feels fairly cramped for the style of table and seating used but doesn't fully take away from enjoying yourself. Bar area and high tops seemed to have a more typical bar vibe that day (possibly happy hour- post work crowd) while the main seating area felt more intimate.

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Great place to stop by for drinks and small bites! The ambience is lovely inside or outside in the warmer months

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Nice wine bar on the westside. Outdoor seating, nice bar. Great appetizers and a real nice wine list.

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Kind service. Small space with a great vibe. Wine options are good and the food was tasty.

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