Of the two sister bars, I feel like Martiny's is better for food-and-drinks-focused winter outings and L'americana is preferable for more social summer hangs. Doesn't mean the latter's cocktails aren't inventive, expertly crafted, and delicious, though. The reason L'americana is great for summer is obviously the spacious patio/sidewalk seating area. It's best for couples or small groups. Our party of two was seated immediately on a gorgeous Saturday evening in May, though the space was close to full. Tomatini (gin, tomato water, cream cheese, basil, genepi, lemon): It feels like tomato martinis are everywhere lately. This one is a little creamy, a little sweet, and has a basil powder rim and a few drops of olive oil. Spiced Cacao Negroni (tequila, Campari, Mancino rossi, white cacao, ancho Reyes): I have trouble with intensely bitter flavors, and this is certainly bitter thanks to the Campari, but I really enjoyed it anyway. It's a bit like a cross between a traditional Negroni and a spicy margarita. It's very smooth and there's a pleasant heat on the finish. read more

4.5 STARS Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Time: around 7:45pm Party of: 5 *Matcha Shots Staut ($8) x5 I was separating from the group. Had one last drink before we parted ways. A friend was already waiting for us here at the bar. Had the one shot above before I headed off to dinner and they headed off to their bar rez. It was a chilly night, so very quiet. Not a lot of patrons. The bartender was super sweet tho. I adore matcha so enjoyed the shot. I've been here before years ago when it was super busy. We were seated at a table in the dining room. In my old age, I kinda like the chill vibe more. Less hectic. Fun and chill for a cold Mon evening. REVIEW #4001 read more

L’Americana - Matcha Shot - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

We were wait-listed at a hot cocktail bar (Martiny's), and decided to bide our time at L'Americana just around the corner. Little did we know that Martiny's and L'Americana are under common ownership - and that the craft cocktails at L'Americana are FANTASTIC! I enjoyed the "Porcini Fashioned" - an Old-Fashioned riff with bourbon, rye, porcini-infused maple, a smoked bay leaf, and star anise garnish. It was a beautiful cocktail, masterfully prepared by the bartender. I also enjoyed a raspberry Hot Buttered Rum - a decadent and tasty concoction. The cocktail menu has an Italian classics theme, but with many detours to explore like the "Yuzu and Mustard Sour." Our bartenders were kind and attentive. Great spot! I look forward to returning for more cocktails and to try the food! read more

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Came here on a Saturday night just for drinks so will only comment on that. They do offer food though so if you're hungry, that is an option. Vibes were great. We got seated almost immediately and bartending staff and wait staff were all very amicable. They had a bunch of interesting cocktails that I wanted to try but unfortunately, I can only drink so much. Every drink is a piece of art and carefully curated. I started off the the Boulevard Quarter which was kind of their take of an old fashioned. The wakamono added a bit of sweetness to contrast its bitters element. The genmai tea is subtle so if you're a bourbon lover, give this a try. The raspberry Hot Buttered Rum is a hot cocktail almost like a hot toddy. Although it sounded like a liquid tiramisu with their mascarpone, cream and milk, it wasn't too sweet and not too tart either with the raspberry element. Perfect for a cold/chilly night. It was in the 50s when we were there. Lastly, I tried the matcha Staut. It is definitely on the thicker/creamier side but it reminds me of a matcha cocktail that I had in Kyoto. I am always partial to matcha so this was def my favorite. Add a hint of pistachio creme like they did and it was *chef's kiss*. 10/10 recommend. read more

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Good spot in a good location, went after the comedy club The drinks were good, highly recommend their take on old fashioned that has both bourbon and rye. The drinks were pretty good As for the interior, after living in London I was reminded a bit too much of Weatherspoons for some reason which maybe detracted from the experience and thought the lighting was maybe a bit too bright for later at night. Overall good spot and high quality drinks but a lot of competition in the area read more

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Came to try their boozy kakigori menu. The Hoji & coffee cream old fashioned kakigori was amazing - even though we actually got it without the cream because I unfortunately can't have it these days. Went downhill after that. The Espresso martini slushy had good flavor, but was not very blended. Mijita slushy was totally unbalanced. Meh. Martiny's is much better. read more

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Absolutely loved this bar. I can't believe the reviews aren't very good. The drinks are great and I love the cozy atmosphere. The service was also good. The tomatini was super delicious and surprise me. Would definitely recommend. read more

L’Americana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for drinks and had a great time! I typically do not love alcohol that much at restaurants, but the tomato martini at L'Americana blew me away! Over the course of a few hours, I had way too many of these. The taste is a clear and crisp tomato flavor without being messy from the alcohol. There is also an olive oil infusion that the server adds right before serving which adds a nice dash of flavor to the drink. The servers were really nice the entire night, leaving us to our conversations while refilling drinks. This is a must check out for the drink! read more

Stopped by with friends before seeing a concert at Irving Plaza, so it's super convenient if you're seeing a show. It's a charming bar with a nice sized food menu for those who are hungry. Hands down one of the best Espresso Martinis I've ever had, creamy foam layer with a hint of dark chocolate. Great spot to sit outside and people watch. Service was on point! read more

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Kind of a joke to ask a group of 5 to HAVE to get a drink each and pay 20% tip in order to get a table in a completely empty space on a Wednesday night. We were easily going to get drinks (hence being here) but asking for a minimum and for mandatory tip when the space is empty is wild. Very disappointing. read more

Fantastic cocktails. We love, love, loved all the cocktails, especially the espresso-based ones (i.e. l'americana, espresso martini). Vibes were great and service was good. I'll definitely be back to try out the food next time! read more

L’Americana - Espresso martini, l'americana - Italian Near Me - New York, New York

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Cocktails are great, creative and unique, as expected from Takuma. Food manu could be better, mostly typical Italian dishes that feels odd to be bar snacks, yet too basic for dinner. Tried the tomato arancini, might be better to get it from Trader Joe... Beef Carpaccio was good but how could one go wrong on this. read more

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Excellent cocktails. Beyond the cocktails, L'Americana has an identity crisis. Is it a bar, is it a restaurant, is it American, is it Italian, is it Japanese? We don't know, because they don't know. Did I mention that the cocktails are excellent. The small bites are good. While nothing amazing, they are fine with the cocktails (which are great by the way). The rest of the menu should be avoided. So, go for cocktails and some small and then go elsewhere for dinner or go to dinner and then come in for a nightcap or two. The sooner L'Americana recognizes that it an amazing cocktail bar the better. Service is excellent. read more

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Came for drinks. Tamuka aka Mr. Martiny helped design the bar menu here, so you get some quality. It is nowhere near the quality at Martiny's, but the L'Americana is a very cool drink. Other drinks were just ok. I think worth a visit for their flagship cocktail, but would find it hard to have drinks here for more than a round. read more

My advice - get to this place before it becomes too popular to simply walk in. Same ownership as Martiny's. Same high quality bartending. We had a dinner reservation to go to after, but simply couldn't resist the spaghetti on the menu. Absolutely incredible! I want to try everything. read more

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Next door to Martiny's- great if you don't manage getting a reservation there It's a big, no-frills cocktail bar that gives off more restaurant vibes than bar vibes, but it's still a fun place. It wasn't too packed for a Saturday night but had a lively energy, and the menu offered plenty of fun, yum cocktails to choose from. It is by the same team behind Martiny's! Lol, I guess they're smartly catering to all age groups and vibes--and ensuring they don't lose any willing customers who couldn't get into Martiny's because of its limited space. L'Americana definitely feels more comfortable and chill in comparison. It's the kind of spot where you can bring a big group of friends, eat, drink, be loud, and not feel out of place or worry about getting shushed. While the food seemed pricey, I doubt many people go here for dinner--it's definitely more of a cocktail bar. We snagged a cozy leather corner booth with brick walls, dark wood accents, and super friendly servers. Our Drinks: Elderflower & Peach Spritz: A St Germain base with peach, lemon, prosecco, and rosemary. This was such a fun, fruity, bubbly drink--like summer in a glass! I preferred it over a classic Aperol Spritz since it wasn't as sweet and had a slightly sour edge. Asian Marg: I can't find this on the menu, so I'm not sure how my friends got it, but it was light, refreshing, and had a subtle cucumber flavor. Salt & Coco: Coconut rum, white cacao, coconut water, heavy cream, and charcoal salt. A creamy, tropical delight--think Malibu, but make it fancy. Clarita: This was the sweetest drink on the menu, and I loved it! It had a tequila base with cognac, St Germain, almond orgeat, lime, milk, and salt. read more

Absolutely one of rudest staff of any establishment I have ever been too. Sat at a table for a drink and one of our party of 3 was a recovering alcoholic and they he order and item on drink menu read more

It might be because I'm not an experienced cocktail drinker (I usually just drink whiskey), but I was really impressed with the variety and unique flavors and sensations of the cocktails here. I tried six of them (three of my own and tasted three of my friend's). Also the rigatoni primavera that I got was very tasty. The calamari was good, but felt pretty standard. We sat at the bar. The staff was super friendly and engaging. Also, for a cocktail bar, they had a pretty selection of whiskey of various kinds (scotch, bourbon, Japanese, and others) and mezcal. I definitely want visit again and try more stuff here the next time I visit New York! read more

Amazing espresso martini. Very skilled bartenders! No wait, we sat at the bar and were served quickly. Bartender was also super friendly. We had a great time here. read more

I was having cocktails with a date, suddenly the manager decided to kick us out "you've been here for 2h": we had 4x$21 cocktails which was not enough I guess? We were actually trying to order more but waiter was busy. They did not offer to relocate us at some empty tables or the bar, just brought the check that we didn't ask for. We were not loud or anything disrespectful. Never experienced anything like this. Avoid! read more

caprese martini (tomatini) was good but couldn't drink a whole one myself. nice outdoor area protected from the street with excellent heaters read more

Superb. Cocktails, food, ambience, service. All 5/5. Indoor and outdoor dining both excellent Viale Messicano is among the best cocktails I have had in NYC. Complex and incredible depth of flavor. Negroni shakerato is delicious Really delicious entrees. Plenty of vegetarian options. Highly recommend buffalo mozerella (perhaps the best mozerella ingredient I have had in NY), midnight spaghetti and zucchini blossom. There was a while when it was Salmagundi that it was trying to figure itself out but now magnificent read more

Drinks were interesting on the menu so 3 of us tried the only one with Vodka on the cocktail menu and it tasted terrible. Asked the waitress if could exchange, so a manager came over to greet us with the worst attitude. The rudest and most unprofessional interaction with someone that is in the Hospitality business. Never going back here and don't recommend. Good Luck! August 30th. read more

I came back for a second time. While I agree with my first review I also agree with others that the menu could be expanded. Not a whole lot of options for a meal. However, great drink options. read more

I couldn't speak more highly of the cocktails here! They're unique and delicious -- we particularly loved the tomatini and lAmericana. You can taste that this spot is owned by the same people as Martinys read more