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3.8 (56 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Keeley G.

Spes has a fun unique gimmick when it comes to their wines, which are all natural and organic. You choose the color of wine you'd like and then an adjective to describe the wine and they bring you 2 options to try that match that description. Psa a glass is ~$21 so it's not cheap. But the wines are all unique and the ambiance is great. I've only ever sat outside but it looks nice and cozy inside. The food is surprisingly good. Last time we had the octopus which I'd recommend. The bread they use for various apps is really good. I loved the sourdough that came with the mozzarella and anchovies. It's a great local spot for a small group (4ppl or less).

Cristina Z.

Perfect place for a date! Everyone is super nice and they have live music sometimes. The wine list is amazing and its definitely a hidden nyc gem.

Chanda A.

Natural wine is finally having it's moment. There seem to be a new natural wine bar popping up every week, and I'm not sad about it. Spes is a tiny, cozy Italian natural wine bar (in the old Terroir space!) with mismatched dishware and walls lined with wine bottles making it the perfect spot for the cooler days ahead. Instead of a traditional wine menu, they use a wine wheel where you spin to choose a mood and wine color, and they bring you a few options that match your choices. If that's too much pressure, you can also just tell them what you're in the mood for, like we did. I love this unique concept, but not knowing the glass/bottle price may lead to some anxiety/sticker shock at the end of the meal. For food, we ordered the burrata to share and I ordered the special ravioli of the day. Both were great, although the burrata would be a little easier to share if the bread was served on the side instead of underneath.

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Karena M.

This restaurant is really cute. It is smallllllllll, i mean TINY. The decor is absolutely adorable. The vibe here is really nice. I came here alone and was seated at the bar. When i walked in, i was only given the option of outside or the bar. There were tables available. None of which seem to be a set up for two people which means you will also have to sit outside or at the bar which is crammed. The seats a backless bar stools. You face a wall. Its not a true bar top so it's a little awkward. Although it is a small space, you can still be forgotten about by the staff. I had to flag them down when i was ready to order. I ended up asking for recommendations on the drink. I got the espresso martini which was absolutely delicious. I wish i would of gotten two. I also ordered the grilled octopus. It came with sweet potato puree and spinach. The octopus was soft but perfectly crispy on the outside. It had a strong grilled taste but the sauce, pure of sweet potato and spinach was a good bite together. They finished it with flaked salt which i though was really good. It was a nice pop. I highly recommend both the drink and octopus. They have this little game that you can play. Its a spinner that allows you the randomly select a wine color and flavor. I played it but still decided to order from the cocktail menu. The wine also doesn't have a price menu so that can be a surprise when the bill comes. The cocktails and food items have the price on the menu so that's perfect. Overall this place is really nice. It's a good spot to grab a bite to eat with 3 or 4 people. I recommend making reservations.

Liane H.

Came here for wine and some prosciutto. It is such an amazing concept! You pick your wine by color and your mood. We got orange + friendly. You get to try two wines and pick from one of them. We fortunately enjoyed the 2nd one as the 1st wasn't to our liking. I also ordered the speck which came with toast and honey. Softest bread ever! And the speck was exceptional (they ran out of prosciutto). We sat at their bar, so we were able to see the food that was going out, and my friend and I just knew we need to come back! Don't skip this!

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Amanda Z.

This wine bar was opened just a few months ago and is such a wonderfully intimate and romantic space-- love coming here just to read. You'll get a fun wheel of wine choices, but instead of the tradition list, you'll point two arrows to 1) A feeling/ vibe of the night; and 2) A preferred type of wine (variations of red, orange, etc.) Highly recommend. If not for the wine, the ambient buzz of life, or the authentic Italian desserts, ... then for the toilet. Seriously, it's pretty cool.

Caroline Z.

I came here with a friend last Wednesday where we sat at the bar. The restaurant is on the smaller side, with a cozy and intimate vibe. The staff was attentive and friendly. They have a fun game to help you determine what kind of wine you should get - it's kind of like a clock design with one hand pointing to the wine type and another hand pointing to your mood. We got a Nebbiolo ($18 per glass) with the suggestion by the waitress. We also got the meat and cheese plate, daily pasta special (tomato, caper, olive, and tagliatelle $27), and branzino. Yes it was indulgent, but it gets better - we got the tiramisu ($18) at the end to top things off. VERY NICE Anyways, I had a great time and definitely recommend for a cute and cozy spot.

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Spectacular food, wine and ambience. Really is a level above many other places in the city.

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LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!! The vibes are great, perfect for an intimate dinner or catch up with close friends

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incredible vibe , wine , aesthetic , food everything was excellent and the waiters are phenomenal

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some of the worst service in the east village which is a shame cuz they don't have their food to fall back on, would never go back

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