Came here for drinks before our dinner reservation and it ended up being such a fun spot. I'm not usually a martini person, but this place has my favorite martini ever, the Teeny Tiny Extra Dirty Martini. The briny flavor was perfect and the smaller size kept the drink ice cold the whole time, which honestly made it even better. The olive and pearl onion garnish was also a great touch. I ordered the happy hour special with the Teeny Tiny Martini and fries since I wanted something light to snack on, and it really hit the spot. Besides the Extra Dirty Martini, we also tried the Pepperoncini Martini, which was my second favorite. We decided to be adventurous and ordered the Pizza Martini too, but that one was a miss for me because it tasted a little too bitter. I ended up getting a second Extra Dirty Martini though, so that says everything. We also tried the zucchini chips, which made for a really refreshing bar snack. Service was great throughout the night. Everyone was attentive and friendly. We sat outside and the seating is literally right on the street. The streets are closed until 10 PM so they're able to have outdoor seating, and with the surrounding buildings it honestly felt like one of the closest things to European cafe vibes in the city. read more

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such a cute spot! great ambiance, (they dimmed the lights in the back around 8pm), super busy on a spring thursday evening. the drinks were good, the pizza martini was even good to my anti-martini friend. the tini martini concept was also super cute and perfect for someone like me who drinks in smaller amounts. we also got the burrata and the corn ribs. the corn ribs were good, a tasty little snack. the burrata was kinda meh- the texture of the burrata didn't taste the way we'd expected. definitely small portions though, which i guess makes sense. read more

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Food/drinks: good standard bar drinks, they offer frozen drinks though!! Would definitely try them next time Atmosphere: VERY busy and very packed, very loud! only one bathroom was working at the time Service: quick for a Saturday night Price: as expected in NY read more

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Stumbled across this nice little bar with some friends. The atmosphere was nice! We only got lemon drops which were decent. They do have food too! read more

I think I might have overhyped this place in my head a bit. it's a cute spot, and I bet it's nice when the weather is nice. It's a chill bar, dark lighting, but seating is a little weird. We ended up getting a small table but overall it was an okay experience. Service was fine, and we tried the teeny tini's. the classic is good, pepper one is okay, and I'd say you can pass on the pizza one. read more

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My friends and I visited Bar Valentina last night and had a disappointing experience with the hostess. When I walked up to ask about getting a table, her first response to me was, "Who are you?" The tone came across as dismissive and unnecessarily rude. We stayed for about two hours, and when we were leaving, I politely mentioned that her comment had been unwelcoming. Instead of apologizing or acknowledging it, she simply laughed. The rest of our experience was fine, but first impressions matter. Guests should be greeted with professionalism and basic courtesy, and unfortunately that was not the case here. read more

I've been to many bars in the LES and this is hands down one of my favorites! Good date night lighting. Definitely try the Pizza martini. Had a great conversation with my bartender Lizzie. Quick service too! read more

Bar Valentina - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Chill bar in LES, pretty dark with limited seating Service & waiter was a bit inconsistent and impatient Drink: Bottle of Pinot Gringo, crisp and dry Food: The Lamb meatballs were average. Overall: 7/10, I'd come back to try the cocktails & Caesar salad read more

Could have been better. We got a prime nice outdoor table on a Saturday that we hung out at, ordering food and drinks throughout the day. We were put at a 4-top even though we only had 2 so had 2 more friends come to join us. They left so we invited 2 more to come over, we were asked if we wanted another round of drinks and then out of nowhere a new manager on shift came over and told us "You need to leave. You've been dominating this table and we have been accommodating but now we have a waitlist." I let her know we had 2 more people joining within a few minutes and planned to order more and her response was "I don't care you need to f***ing leave". I let her know I thought that it was weird not to give us a little notice that we needed to close out to finish our drinks and ask for the check - which had never been given to us. Overall great day ruined by a bad manager. How hard would it have been to just say "Hey, we have a reservation coming so need you to close out in the next 15-20 minutes" instead of kicking out paying customers for people on the waitlist. Overall truthfully, I know we had a lot of time - it's just the way it was handled that was upsetting. read more

I write this with a smile because I think I saw on some list that Bar Valentina is a great spot to frequent if you're looking to meet people. And I will say that it's got the type of setup-- lighting, music-- that is conducive to it. I went on a Friday or Saturday evening for a negroni and it was pretty good. For me personally I think it's too loud of a bar and was a tad overstimulating. But if you want to be seen and to see, could be a good stop on a night of bopping around lower manhattan. read more

Came here on a Sunday evening looking to enjoy the patio seating and have a few glasses of wine in a party of four. It was very empty at this time and there were few people coming by dimes square so we thought the environment was very lax. Unfortunately was immediately talked down by a pretty rude waitress while I was waiting inside on the phone who asked me about the paper plate I was holding that I was looking to throw out and basically kicked me out to throw it away before being seated. We were told to seat ourselves and so when we combined two tables for our party of four the same waitress came to tell us that they usually don't allow that and why did we do that, but "whatever". Clearly having a rough day and thought to take it out by power tripping some customers. The atmosphere was nice but the lack of hospitality will deter me from ever coming back. The other waitresses were quite sweet, but they do not make up for this one's lack. read more

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New cocktail bar on Orchard Street. Large windows in the front creating a very open atmosphere. They have lots of tables outside and very intimate nook inside. Three beer options including two drafts and a can. All sessionable options. Handful of wine options too but the focus is certainly on cocktails. Staff was very nice, understanding, and equitable. We had a mix up and they went above and beyond to do right by me. I didn't try any food during my visit but I would return to try. The menu seemed to be mostly influenced by Mediterranean cuisine plus the quintessential cheeseburger. Lots of competition on the block, but their kitchen smelt great. Handful of vegetarian options too. One gender neutral restroom which was spacious and handicap accessible. There is a large bike rack in front making this stretch on Orchard very bicycle friendly. read more

I had a mixed experience at Valentina in the Lower East Side. The food was actually really good and the drinks were okay, but unfortunately the service completely changed the vibe of the night. The hostess, Hannah (blonde girl), was passive-aggressive from the moment we arrived and made us feel unwelcome the entire time. Her attitude toward us was rude and uncomfortable throughout the evening. It's disappointing because the place itself has potential, but hospitality matters just as much as the food. read more

This is such a cute spot, great ambiance, and the drinks were strong. Unfortunately, my card was used to start the tab, and even after I split the bill with a friend, I was charged for the entire thing. Should definitely let guests know. read more

Cute bar, cocktail was good, but the service was horrible. The female bartender with the bangs...wildly unprofessional. Mind you the bar was empty. I don't expect anything from service workers other than basic respect, even like a head nod of acknowledgement will suffice, I swear it took more effort for her to act like we didn't exist. She even made me the wrong drink, and I didn't complain. It was good! But come on, if you're going to treat us like pieces of dirt at least get my drink right. We were probably there 20 minutes just to feel so wildly unwelcomed. I was really looking forward to visiting this spot and I won't be back. read more

A cute local martini bar in LES (Lower East Side). Fun place for a quick cocktail. Place was packed but our server was kind enough to find us a table. They have regular size and teeny tinis, depending on your mood. read more

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I had an amazing experience at Bar Valentina after a work event. I wandered in and Naija took great care of me. She had great recommendations (&nails). I sat on the patio but went inside as well, it's a cute vibe wherever you sit. All my drinks were 10/10 and the burger and fries were as well. I will definitely be back! read more

Drinks are fantastic and service is fab. I always get Kevin and ange at the bar and they're seriously the best. Had my bday here a few years back and it was so fun!! My weekend staple! read more

Anna was incredible we come here often, but she really was so great. It was refreshing to have someone so sweet in the city (we were drunk and not the easiest to deal with). Thank you, Anna! read more

Came to this bar for their teeny happy hour special. I must say our waitress was great but upon entering our hostess, we're extremely rude. They treated us like we were under age teenagers. They quized me and my friend about our ID and had a nasty attitude when we tried to suggest feedback. No hate to the food quality but this definitely tainted my experience and the ambiance overall. read more

The ambiance was very nice, it's a very small spot but that's typical for New York City. We sat outside and enjoyed their shrimp crudo and a burger. The shrimp crudo was absolutely divine. The fries needed a little more seasoning. The service was very sub par and it was hard to get the attention of the waitress - that was the only reason it's not getting 5 stars. Other than that it was a cute little after work spot that was a great end to the evening. read more

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Nice drinks and good apps. Cute spot for a happy hour or drinks with friends. Would definitely go back.

Horrible experience; was denied service for claims of fake IDs but group was 23 and 24. Would be one thing to just get denied but it went as far as the very rude employee asking my weight which is not even something on my ID. If I was insecure about my weight this would likely be very triggering to have to announce my weight out loud surrounded by a group. Was just very clear the waitstaff was lazy and did not actually check the ID and to top it off were incredibly rude. Have seen similar reviews about waitstaff being rude and not addressing the tenants. Even as we approached she did not greet us. Not sure the employee's name but she was wearing a red long sleeve and at the very least should be retrained on customer service and how to properly check an ID. Further saw her later letting in large groups of young (definitely could have been under 21) looking people without looking at a single ID. The horrible service would not be worth whatever lackluster food or drinks they offer when there are better bars with kind waitstaff right next door! (Dudley's, Sunday to Sunday, Eel bar, etc.). Will certainly never, ever be returning and encourage people to give their money to the surrounding businesses instead. read more

busy friday night so the 90 minute wait for a table was fine and acceptable. but to wait 90 minutes for the table and then not get drinks served at all a full hour after ordering? our food order came out. we finished the food. and still no drinks when it was all placed at the same time as the food. asked the server multiple times to check on our drink order. all other tables near us were being served drinks but still no drinks for our table. only when we self advocated and escalated directly to the manager did any action come to. second star added because the manager comped the food and offered to comp our initial drink order from an hour earlier (we declined--why stay somewhere that's already lost your trust in a city filled with bars happy for your patronage). otherwise waiting at a table a whole hour for no drinks to show up at all is ridiculous despite whatever "bar meltdown" happened behind the scenes. shouldn't the server have resolved this even if the ticket was lost? even the bouncers were shocked that a drink order placed an hour ago was not filled at all. is one drink per customer at a table for 2 too much to ask? not the service we've had in the years of coming here. very disappointing. read more

Quiet for a sat night but awesome space for a big group if with one. Big wine list. Had a couple glasses and was on my way.

Love this little bar! I tried several cocktails (espresso martini, like a cosmo, and the cooked cup). All so good and the bartenders are great. They have a ton of outdoor seating and the interior is cute as well. They had a fun DJ there on Friday night too. read more

phenomenal service, piper was a great DJ and the staff was so attentive. will be back.

stopped here after work to grab some sip amoungst the orchard street citizens. belly got the martini-wing-special and bucha did the same. chili wings were off-the-chain, double martini did damage to the brain. read more

The drinks were below average and the bartender was extremely rude to my friends and me. We had two cocktails and a water and he started calling us names and saying we were rude to not wait at the bar while he made it, when we were being polite by letting others order their drink. I hated the experience and felt a little bit of racism. He stood there looking while I paid the tip (which I definitely did not want to pay). I would never go there again. read more

Sooooo cute i love this place will definitely be coming again!! I love the atmosphere and the staff are super friendly. Loved being able to sit outside but the inside is also very well decorated. read more