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    3.9 (191 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Penne ala vodka
    christie c.

    Pretty disappointed in their penne aka vodka takeout. For $25 really expected a little more sauce and pasta. It's like I went to a little takeout pasta place instead of a nice sit down restaurant. sad.

    Salina T.

    Solid place for a glass of wine and some pasta/sandwiches. What's standout is the vibe and service. I only came for a sandwich but will have to come back for other food items. Perfect place for a date or hangout with friends & family! Ambiance: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5

    Matt H.

    Absolutely love this place. Serenas has quickly become my neighborhood go to for a few glasses of wine and some charcuterie. The service is always great, the charcuterie is always good and the wine is always stellar. Its the perfect place for a cozy winter night or a summer afternoon.

    Sampler, burrata and meatballs
    Jairo T.

    Quaint low key neighborhood spot. Friendly and speedy food to table service. We ordered the greek sampler, burrata and meatballs. All were great and -- sampler and meatballs were my favorite. Both indoor/outdoor seating available. Outdoor is covered so probably nice for a summer brunch and for HH!

    Flatbread
    Chris D.

    Excellent dirty martini with a good variety of vodkas on offer. The flatbread was nice, but a bit pricey for what you get. Overall, not the cheapest place, but staff were very nice and everything we had was good.

    Hummus
    Emma C.

    I've walked by this place a ton and always wanted to try it. Food was delicious! Portion sizes were great. Wine was a little pricey but good. Service was quick and ambiance was super cute. Will be back!

    Carol G.

    As much as I enjoy this place last year, I was a bit disappointed this past weekend. The bread was not toasted and cold, the avocado toast was nothing as it use to be and the worse part was that a Roach was on the hummus. We did get a glass of champagne; however , looking back I feel uncomfortable knowing we stayed and consumed the food we order.

    Christine M.

    Serena's is one of my favorite places to eat in the city. I've been coming here for years and tried their brunch for the first time. I had an amazing experience. We ordered the Nova Platter and the Eggs Benedict, both of which were absolutely delicious! I would recommend either of those dishes for brunch. One of my favorite aspects of Serena's is their outdoor seating. There is nothing better than enjoying a meal outdoors on a beautiful day. Highly recommend dining here!

    Bresaola flatbread
    Tanvir A.

    We stopped in for dinner on a Saturday evening and ended up with an amazing dinner experience. We ordered bresaola flatbread for appetizer, porcini mushroom ravioli & penne a la vodka with chicken The food was surprisingly good! The flatbread was very popular, and for good reason. We saw that many tables around us were ordering it. The beef was great and the arugula was fresh and succulent. Both entrees were exquisite, very well prepared and presented. We enjoyed the dinner a lot and plan to go back

    Penne alla vodka
    Heidi B.

    I came here for some after work wine on a Friday night and wasn't as impressed as I'd hoped. For a place that's always quite crowded I had higher expectations. The penne alla vodka was pretty boring and the pinot was just ok. Servers were sweet, though! Pro tip: This area is packed with cars at the end of the work day. Don't sit outside on weekday nights. Obviously not the restaurant's fault but the street noise and honking were annoying. Biggest surprise: wine wasn't all that great... Over all: Not trying to by wine-y but this place is, meh.

    Irene E.

    Won't return. Their wine is not too good and service is so so. I've two reds: Sangiovese, Toscana La Lecciaia 2011 and Bordeaux Chateau haut Heyruguet 2016. Between the two, Bordeaux is better. Both are $13 a glass (retail at $16.99 and $11.99 a bottle on vivino), NOT complaining how much they charge but wondering why can't they serve better quality wines. Which brings me to Barcibo Enoteca on B'way that served excellent Italian wines but it had closed ... hmmmm ... Was it because the cost of better wines cost their business? The skinless almonds are really good. The olives are looking tired and too many, just not appetizing. The cheeses on the Small Cheese Plates are good. ... Forgot to ask if the bar is named after the tennis great -:)

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    Great spot for a happy hour wine, it's a good neighborhood spot. The waitstaff was friendly!

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    The food and service was amazing! Nice quiet atmosphere. No noisy crowds but light chatter. This will not be my last time.

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    I had the best pasta that I had so far in Manhattan. Service was great and the staff was very friendly.

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    Aside the service that was a bit slow for lunch on a weekday, food was nice and the ambiance was relaxing.

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    Consistent, fresh, excellent pours, clean, food is excellent, can't say enough good things about Serena's Wine Bar

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    Food is good and casual. Wine is good. Service is good. All around good place for a casual dinner.

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    Little Ned

    Little Ned

    4.7
    (55 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I was looking for a spot in the area to meet a friend, and after a quick search settled on Little…read moreNed. As I walked in and saw just how swanky this place is I panicked - there was no way we could just walk in here without a reservation, right? But the hostess was, thankfully, so down to earth. I was straight up like hey I totally messed up and thought we could just walk in here, she was like you know what, let me see what we have. Lo and behold, she did have a table for us - as long as we were out in an hour and a half, which was just the right amount of time. Stepping into this place feels like you're in some secret, super special cocktail club. Decor is super high end, vibes are upscale AF. The cocktail menu is incredible -- and incredibly pricey, but truly worth it. I ordered the Valentino which was strong and sweet, really well made. They gave out a complimentary nut mix that was also delicious. Service was swift and gracious. If you're looking for a spot to impress a date, this is it.

    Come to Little Ned for fantastic cocktails in an intimate setting, you won't be disappointed…read more The space is gorgeous, with bar and table seating on the main floor, as well as some standing tables next to the bar if you can't find a seat right away. There's also seating on the second floor, perfect for couples or small groups. I tried two of their cocktails when I went. The first was the Eastern Julep, a delicious twist on a classic. The mint Moroccan tea gave the drink a cool, refreshing taste on every sip. I also tried the Silver Screen, the closest drink I could find to an old fashioned. It was interesting, there was definitely a hint of a buttery taste. Overall a really balanced bourbon drink. I walked in and found room at the standing tables. A bar seat eventually opened up but I was already on my second drink by then. Definitely make reservations if you're planning a visit!

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    Barlume

    Barlume

    4.2
    (52 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I met a friend here for happy hour on a weekday, and we had a wonderful time. The restaurant was…read morespacious and the marble bar was gorgeous. There's even a speakeasy lounge downstairs. The bar seating was plentiful and comfortable. There is plenty of space for people to stand behind the bar or a high top tables enjoying happy hour after work. If you go at 4:30 or 5, it's a bit calmer as the after work crowd trickles in. And as the evening went on, it started to get more and more packed, and it became a really lively vibe. After my friend left for another function, I stuck around a little bit longer for a little solo dinner. I had a glass of Prosecco off the happy hour menu followed by a dirty martini, and I did request to look at their full dinner menu because there was a couple items that I wanted to try. I wanted to try the duck Ragu and halloumi cheese, both of which were absolutely fantastic. The halloumi cheese was perfectly grilled and flavorful, and the duck Ragu was very comforting. I highly recommend both dishes. I ended up chatting with a woman sitting next to me who happened to work with select apertivo, and next thing I know one of the bartenders handed me a lovely bright cocktail to try on the house. It was a refreshing bubbly Barlume spritz that I'll definitely have to get again next time. Overall, I had a really great time at Barlume. The service was excellent from the servers and the bartenders, and they were all very attentive, personable and friendly throughout the evening. I'll definitely be back for happy hour or dinner with friends!

    It's been a minute since we'd dined out (life on the other side of having a kid has been DIFFERENT…read morey'all) so we decided to go check Barlume out. Did you know this is where the Beecher's used to be?! RIP, I miss their Mac n cheese.... the vibe is completely different now (think extravagant Mediterranean vibes, it's very instagram-mable with the beautiful bar area). I had made a reservation for 5:30 (again, life with a baby is very different)- we arrived early but the staff were very gracious and were able to get us seated. They seated us in a side alcove area where they had cushioned seating, which was very helpful. What we Ordered: Drinks: Barlume Spritz and Hibiscus Mule (N/A cocktail)- drinks were good, nothing too special but we appreciated the cute stirrers Appetizer: Halloumi- grilled halloumi with roasted eggplant puree. The saltiness of the halloumi went so well with the creaminess of the eggplant. (Baby liked the eggplant puree too hah) Entrees: Lobster Arrabiatta and Duck Ragu and Truffle Pizza. My husband got the lobster arrabiatta and was raving about how delicious it was. He said it was the perfect level of spice. My duck ragu was served with busiate (a corkscrew shaped pasta) which I thought 'trapped' the sauce perfectly so you get a nice saucy bite each time. Pasta was perfectly al dente- my one gripe is that I felt the duck ragu was a bit too salty, which even managed to overpower the tomato flavor. We shared the truffle pizza, which came topped off with stracciatella, porcini mushrooms and shaved truffles. I liked the porcini mushrooms on the pizza, this was a first for me. For dessert (which we had to gobble down quickly because baby was starting to get fussy) we got the pistachio cake. SAVE SPACE IN YOUR STOMACH FOR THIS ONE!!! This was my favorite in the whole meal, the kataifi gives it that wonderful crumbliness and it went soooo well with the mango sorbet that's served with it. Recommend for a nice dinner with friends or a cool place to grab drinks! 4.5 stars

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    Boqueria Flatiron

    Boqueria Flatiron

    4.0
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$
    Outdoor seating
    Full bar

    Have passed this place now for months. Seemed to be very lively. One evening I decided to stop…read more With no reservation I was seated at the bar - not a problem. The place was very busy and loud. After a while the bar tender finally acknowledged me. In the mean time I've made my selection. Cabernet Sauvignon, Garlic Shrimp, Seared Skirt Steak. One star off for serving Cabernet Sauvignon at room temperature. A full-bodied red like Cabernet Sauvignon is commonly served at roughly 55°F to 65°F or 15°C to 18°C, not at 72ºF. The shrimps arrived first, cooked properly and quite tasty. The skirt steak was next. Although tasty it was on the chewy side. Compared to other Tapas bars, it's OK, I would return

    Three of us came here on Mother's Day for dinner with a reservation. We were greeted and seated…read morepromptly. First, the restaurant is very attractive on the inside. It's a small area with the tables pretty close together. We were given a table in the far corner, which was perfect for comfort and looking out at the restaurant. Two of us each ordered a glass of house wine, which were "ok." We opted for the Boqueria Experience, which is $65 per person and includes a variety of chef-selected tapas, a paella and an order of the restaurant's special JAMÓN IBÉRICO DE BELLOTA, which is described on the charcuterie menu as aged 48 months, with deep marbling, rich and nutty flavor. We enjoyed most of the tapas, including the potatoes, the beef/lamb balls, the salad and bruschetta. The croquettes were "ok" with the heavy aeoli masking some of the flavor. The seafood paella was good and was different from ones I've had in the past, with the caramelized layer on the bottom. Yum. Honestly, none of us was a big fan of the Jamon Iberico de Bellota. I'm sure it's special and luxurious, but we found it not to have much flavor. Frankly, it was a big disappointment for us. The service was beyond excellent. We were very pleased with the timing of the presentation of the meal, the superb water service and the general enthusiasm and pleasantness of the Staff. We will come back and try different items on the ala carte menu. I thought there would be more seafood and meat tapas offerings in the "Experience". Instead, it was a lot of cheese, vegetables, dates and bread. Although $65 per person likely was a good value for what we got, I think the tapas items were heavy on the lower cost tapas and that it wasn't a true top-of-the-line "Experience". A seafood dish or even a chicken dish (chicken wings) instead of one of the two croquette offerings would have helped.

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    Vallata

    Vallata

    4.4
    (80 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    This is my humble opinion I wasn't asked to write a review…read morenor am I getting compensate for this opinion. This place is top 3 of my restaurant I wasn't going to order a Main dish after I had hands down the best salad ever I had the chickpeas salad. It is to die for and a must have I had the red snapper Now here's the beauty today is the last Sunday before lenting season is over I managed to have great Italian dinner while not having pasta dairy nor alcohol Yet I'm so happy it felt like I had all of that. Here's the best part the bill was way below what I expected. I'm a believer. I don't usually do Manhattan since I'm Brooklyn all day every day. They're going to see me again Great food great music great atmosphere great staff love everything about this place. The chef is awesome

    I was wholly impressed with Vallata. I booked a table for an early dinner on my birthday. From the…read moremoment we arrived I was greeted so warmly and wished happy birthday by numerous employees. We had a nice table tucked in to a corner where we had a view of the kitchen and could sit next to each other on the bench seat. Our primary server, Luis, was helpful and lovely. I was impressed with the way the whole staff seemed to work together to serve, bus tables, ask if we needed anything and talk with us. I really have to say the service was superb. Shoutout to Chris who not only tended bar but worked the floor and to the lovely hostess whose name I wish I had gotten. But really the whole staff was just A+++. We shared the crispy artichokes (outstanding) and the cacio e Pepe arancini (where the fried parsley was especially unique and delicious) to start. I had the eggplant parmesan which reminded me of an eggplant dish I had in Venice -- but better. My husband had the ricotta cavatelli which was also great. For dessert I had the olive oil cake accompanied by lemon curd and --wait for it -- rosemary gelato. I was skeptical about this gelato, but it turned out to be a wonderfully fantastic surprise! My husband had the Apple Crostata which was also fantastic. The limoncello was a perfect way to end the meal. I was told by my husband that I can't shave off a star for Chef Tom not being there himself. So, I won't. Fair enough. But I'm still hoping I catch him another time.

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    Oscar Wilde

    Oscar Wilde

    3.8
    (1.7k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$
    Private events
    Free WiFi

    What a gorgeous bar to celebrate the man, the myth, the legend. I had just reread The Picture of…read moreDorian Gray with my book club so this was a fitting experience. The interior is beautiful, every corner is eye catching. They even have a screen that showcases his famous quotes. They have an extensive drink menu with themed cocktails. It was busy so things might get a bit delayed but the staff was nice. We ordered a bunch of cocktails. The Exile- This is a sweet and refreshing drink with raspberries, strawberries, vodka, and finished with greek mastiha mint. Secret Knock- This is a smoky drink with a bit of a bite. You get peach liqueur with cinnamon smoke, bitters, and yellowstone bourbon. Robbie's Reverie- This starts with violet gin, lemon, rhubarb, and tonic. Strong and citrusy. Devil's Kiss- You start with tempranillo, a little bit of strawberry apertif and orange liqueur, Finished with blackcurrant and brandy. Fruity with a kick. Great experience overall!

    We visited Oscar Wilde during their Lunar New Year celebration, and the decorations were absolutely…read morebeautiful. The food was great, the drinks were delicious, and everything we ordered was enjoyable. The space itself is so cute and unique, with plenty to look at and a great vibe whether you're there for drinks, dinner, or a special occasion. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Between the festive decor, great food and cocktails, and excellent service, it was a memorable visit. Definitely a spot worth checking out in NYC!

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    Opto

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    4.6
    (41 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Everything we ordered here was delicious and well-executed with each dish full of fresh flavor and…read morea great balance of ingredients. The Spanish charred octopus was my personal favorite so tender, smoky, and perfectly seasoned. The limone pasta was also so good, bright and comforting with just the right amount of citrus. Overall, a very satisfying dining experience with standout dishes throughout.

    Very good restaurant in Flatiron area, Italian Mediterranean dishes done just right. This was a…read morelast minute find and I'm glad stopped in. Classy interior, with mood lighting, and a few different nooks around the restaurant which insulates noise well. We had the Turkish Simit with Feta Butter, Crispy Calamari, Gem Lettuce Salad, Octopus, Pesto Cavatelli, and Chocolate Mousse. I love Turkish simit, and this was tasty, but it should really be served with two breads given the large quantity of feta. The calamari was a big portion and seasoned well with a wonderful fry on them, Salad was refreshing and the octopus dish was awesome. The pesto cavatelli has a lot of buzz, but it was just ok to me, the pesto was missing something. Can't go wrong finishing with the chocolate mousse, we were stuffed by the end of the meal and we didn't even order any mains. Turkish Simit 5/5 Calamari 5/5 Charred Spanish Octopus 5/5 Gem Lettuce Salad 4/5 Cavatelli con Pesto Genovese 3/5 Dark Chocolate Mousse 5/5

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    Whipped Sheep's Milk Ricotta (with bread)
    Whipped Sheep's Milk Ricotta (with bread)
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