Great cozy wine bar in the UWS with friendly staff. Came here to grab a few more glasses of wine…read moreand they had a pretty good selection. The charcuterie board was really good too. I'll def be back when I'm craving wine and cheese!

Cozy, beautiful place on the upper west. It does get busy but there is plenty of seating available…read more Bartender was very friendly. Good wine selection. Looks like they also stay open late. Would definitely come back!

Perfect chill date night cocktail location. Meet someone for a biz meeting here, nice happy hour-…read moreopen seating and cool vibe. Drinks reasonable prices for location. A Latin jazz trio started to play and the vibe was chill , adult and calm. Highly recommend

"Things to Consider":…read more 1. Food - fine if you want to pay hotel prices for food that you can get at a New Jersey or Long Island mall at much lower prices. Paper plates, plastic cutlery and pita chips warmed and served in the bags they came in. 2. Service - non-existent. No staff members acknowledge your arrival. You either have to wave madly or go to the bar and ask for a drink. The staff is always closing early with the staff excuse that "we are not busy" yet guests are routinely turned away. The staff is not happy and begrudge being there. DO NOT believe in the hours posted on the website. There is a built-in clientele but the staff can't wait to close it down. I don't know what is wrong with management but they have lost the plot. 3. Ambience - The space could be so much better than it is. The lighting is okay but the seating in the bar area is not appropriate. The adjoining cafe has a better feeling. Ambience has a lot to do with making guests feel welcome - this staff doesn't understand the meaning of hospitality but they should not be blamed. It is clear they have no training and are not held to any standard. If you want to go to a great space, go to the Wallace Hotel around the corner (I am NOT affiliated with them... have just gone there many times). It is so sad to see a place with such potential be so poorly run, especially as they have such little competition. The Arthouse Bar has the potential to be THE leading cocktail/music/late-night bar on the Upper West Side.

Great vibes and good service. The wines have varied price which was nice. Overall they have a well…read morebalanced and nice selection. Would definitely recommend.

Love this spot. Everytime we come here we have the best time. It's hard to describe exactly why…read more Perhaps it's the service w amazingly friendly and knowledgeable sommeliers, perhaps it's the selection of impeccable French wines, or the great bites to accompany the drinks, it never misses a mark. Pricey but worth it.

I debated over where to get dinner for a bit and decided to come up here because I really wanted…read morefrench onion soup. However, it was super hot and sweaty so I ended up not really wanting the soup. Luckily, the moules marinieres were an awesome choice instead! And of course I got the fries. You can't not get the fries. And the broth was perfect with the bread served. Of course the wine selection was great too and the bartender helped me pick a great pairing for the mussels. This was an awesome spot and if I'm back in town again I would totally come back.

I've never been to this location before, only the West Village one but I love Amelie!…read more I sat at the bar and got the happy hour burger special ($26). I substituted beer for rosé. I wish the fries were crispier. But it was a solid burger and fries were easy to snack on. I love Amelie and will be back!

A great spot for a pre-show bite and cocktails. My friend and I shared the Deviled Eggs and the…read moreShitake and Brie Focaccia. A nearby guest graciously shared a slice of the Butternut Squash Crostini and the Cornmeal Biscuits. Everything was tasty and fresh, but the Deviled Eggs were my favorite. The staff is accommodating and friendly, too.

When you walk in, it immediately gives off that low-key neighborhood bar vibe. The space is small…read moreand gets busy, but luckily, we were able to walk in and snag a table. The staff was friendly, and the service was great throughout the night. The food and drinks were delicious, and the cozy atmosphere made it an easy place to settle in and hang out for a while. Definitely a spot worth checking out on the UWS.

After a poor experience, I returned a third time since some friends wanted to meet here…read more Thankfully, this place has really turned things around. The service was attentive and the food was actually delicious - the hummus was a true standout item as was the baklava-like desert we tried. It gets really busy here, so make sure to come early and secure your seat. Glad to have this back in my rotation!

ZiZi Wine Bar is one of those rare places that makes you feel like you're on vacation without…read moreleaving New York. The vibe? Chic but not pretentious. The teal walls and glowing wine bottles make it look like someone with taste and a passport designed the space. The food is outstanding. The cauliflower was smoky and rich, the hummus was silky enough to qualify as skincare, and the lamb... let's just say it didn't last long. Even the wine glasses have personality, literally, ZiZi's face on them. Service was great, portions perfect for sharing, and everything came out like it was plated by someone who actually cares. If you're into Mediterranean food, good wine, and pretending you have better life balance than you really do, this place is your spot.

Wonderful onion soup, cassoulet and other standards of traditional French bistro fare. Fairly…read morepriced wines and excellent desserts. Service attentive but not intrusive. Tables are close but room not overloud so conversation is possible. It has rapidly become a new favorite place.

so if my French dining companion enjoyed this French restaurant, that HAS to say something…read more - we enjoyed a lovely weekday dinner in this very cute restaurant furnished with dark wood, funky art, & large windows. and a free bread basket, thank goodness for my hunger levels even though the butter was hard as a rock - I ordered the appetizer size (absolutely enough for an entree) of their signature creole mussels. the sauce was a perfect balance of acidic from the tomato and creamy. the salty chunks of chorizo made the dish much more filling. - the Râble de Lapin Braisé Dijonnaise received recondition for even existing, a rarity in nyc. the sauce was decadent but the rabbit was the slightest bit overcooked. - the steak was ... I mean it's drenched in butter... it's obviously going to be delish. the fries were perfectly crisp on the outside and layered in salt. weird to have to ask for mayo but they did bring it out. - the, albeit pretty, veggie sides I felt were unnecessary and borderline cold so unclear on how much they really added the meal - the Tarte Tatin à la mode was a win around the table. the apple melted in your mouth. the Poire belle Hélène was good but paled in comparison

Casually walked in on a Saturday evening and got outdoor seating. Had a decent chill vibe nobody…read morerushed us except for the end - I mean that's fine we only ordered one drink each and just lost track of time talking and laughing They have a pretty extensive drink menu. They do mostly local beer and wine so if you only drink Guinness for example you'll be disappointed - but they do have an upstate brewery stout Their cocktails (mad mango and texting my ex) both amazing. The names are catchy and the texting my ex drink comes with an actual text The dry cider was actually pretty amazing Good service, chill vibe, outside seating - what more do you want!

Eh. I don't think I would go back. Came for happy hour with a friend and while outdoor seating was…read morenice, we kept getting dripped on from AC's from above and had to move tables twice. I ordered a soda which was flat and watery. My friend ordered wings, which were dry and kind of one note. Our waiter was very attentive and kind, which was a plus. However, I don't think the experience justifies menu prices.

I recently hosted my wife's surprise birthday party in the private wine room at Tessa. It was a…read morespectacular evening. The room was warm and welcoming. The service was impeccable. They took good care of us. And everyone raved about the food. The catering dept was very accommodating and made planning the party easy.

Brunch at Tessa was exactly what I needed. Great energy, well-executed dishes, and everything came…read moreout right on time. Evnat at the host stand set the tone. Professional, attentive, and genuinely accommodating. You can tell she takes pride in what she does.

If you've been to any of the Vanguards, you know they all look pretty much the same and the wine is…read morealways good. This new location is a nice addition to the neighborhood! Plenty of seating!

I've been to Vanguard on Amsterdam near 68th - lots of fun and DAMN, it gets busy there. Super…read morelively and it can be hard to get a seat if you're not early enough! But this newer Vanguard location at The Ansonia seems super laid-back, very mellow, and peaceful. I'm sure it depends when you go but for happy hour (I've been twice) it definitely has that peaceful easy feeling. Lots of seating, nice bartenders, good wine, food, and music. Perfect for end of the week, beginning of the week, and/or a place to hang out for a little bit before going to a concert or a play.