We stopped in during the st Patrick's day pub crawl. We only ordered the Reuben bites (which were great), and a couple drinks each. This wasn't a usual day so I can't speak to the day to day food/service, but our service was overall OK.. our waitress wasn't the friendliest and we had to ask for the menus. They had a DJ and a big crowd, so the energy and vibes were good. I would come back on a normal day for food/drinks. read more

V2 Wine Bar - Reuben bites (St. Patrick's Day menu) - New American Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

Relaxing, comfortable and quiet because the place was pretty empty on a Thursday night. Service was spotty and often slow which was surprising since it was so empty. I got the Italian Philly cheesesteak sandwich which came out and tasted very good, but there was no a'jus on the side and there's none available. Very small amount of fries for the up charge in my opinion. Wife got the chicken Parm dinner which was very salty. read more

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Depending on what is ordered. This is an Italian food and wine bar. Atmosphere is welcoming and hostess was nice. Service was good as well, but do not go if you are expecting to have a good margarita pizza. Fire brick style with 70% sauce, 20% crust and 10% or less of mozzarella and basil. Sauce was sweet and reminded me of Prego. It is hard to make a bad margarita pizza. During my visit, there were workers/owners/contractors measuring the walls to add something to the restaurant. That's not usually a problem, but the entire staff was attentive to the one man in charge which seemed to take away from their customer service vibe. I did have to signal the waitress for my check. The wine selection was ok. I didn't see any wine that stood out as unique which I feel every wine bar should have. Most of what I saw in all categories, I could have gotten at the supermarket. read more

The servers offered a horrible experience after serving me a cold pizza. It was remade; however, I would not recommend since their team was not kind about the request. I needed to ask for a to go box since the rest of my group had finished eating, and the simple request was also handled rudely. Don't worry though, they still received an automatic 20% gratuity. I don't recommend and will not be back. read more

The food was great! We order Pasta, burger, chicken and calamari and we all love our food! My favorite was Calamari!! My husband said his dish (pasta) was really really good. The meat ball was the best part. Everything was nice but our server forgot us sometimes, we asked for bread and butter after we ordered, she never came back, we wait for our food for almost 30mins. When she came back I asked for the bread again and she said they don't have bread, just pita/flat bread. Well..... read more

V2 Wine Bar - New American Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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My wife and I were here before a concert recently and it was the perfect pre concert spot. Maybe not what you would want if you were looking for a quiet dinner out however. The place is loud and got very packed. This was on a Sunday night, so I expect Fridays and Saturdays are the same. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the music and talking to people around us for a couple of hours. Had a great time and would definitely stop again if we are ever back in town. Not only was the atmosphere fun, but they had some really good food. We split the Buffalo wings and the arancini balls. Both were delicious! read more

Enjoyed lunch with family after a swim meet. Happy we were seated quickly and the server was very helpful. The atmosphere was good good for both kids and adults on a Sunday. Everyone enjoyed their meals including pizza, burger and chicken sandwich. I would recommend for a meal when visiting Youngstown. read more

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Great wine bar with lots of pizza and appetizers. We stopped by for an afternoon snack (the meat and cheese board) with wine. The patio space is nice too when the weather is decent. read more

V2 Wine Bar - New American Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

came on a saturday night, no heat was on in the bathroom or where they sat us. Had to wear a coat throughout the whole dinner and on top of that, the pasta came out so cold, not the slightest bit warm, and very dry. would not eat here again. read more

To start, I wanted to note I came with a big group, which I know typically makes things a bit more complicated at restaurants. We all ordered at the same time, however, the food came out at veryyyy different times. It also seemed that it was dependent on what was ordered. For example, everyone who ordered salads and pastas got their meals first. Then about 10+ minutes later, the pizzas and meatball sandwiches came out. It was a bit disappointing considering we expected to eat together, but by the time we got our meals, the rest of the families plates had already been cleared since they had a bigger jump start on eating. Also, we ordered appetizers but those came out with the meals, not before. Which was a bummer, again considering we wanted to have something to eat together. I would recommend the meatballs, they're absolutely worth the hype!! The only downside was that they came on regular bread, not the cibatta noted on the menu. Overall, the service was great and the staff was very friendly!! read more

Unless you are known there IMO. I had a bad vibe when I sat down. He had to move all his school stuff and food at the bar for me to sit down, only to be proven right, I ordered food, and he did not put it in, then played stupid like he didn't understand my English or that I even ordered it. All conversations attempts were odd to say the least. Seemed intentional and all attention was being spent with the regular Norms at the bar. Tip given was 20 %, deserved ? not at all. Shame. It's a nice place, no talent at the bar. read more

Had reservations for a luncheon. When we arrived the doors were chained and no one was there. Our reservation was for 12:30 and the person on the phone stated the restaurant opened at noon. Went to the restaurant next door instead. In the 2hrs we were there no one ever came to open V2. Don't take reservations if you're not going to show up. According to the bartender at the restaurant we ended up going to this isn't the first time this has happened recently. read more

The pizza was the star of the show for us. The sauce was so delicious, we got it as an appetizer to share but next time I would just get it for a meal. The pasta was okay, flavorful sauce but pretty basic dish still. Service was fast, we came over from the federal which was jam packed and got seated and served immediately with no reservation. The food came out fast as well. It was a quieter environment, good for a quick dinner date! read more

V2 Wine Bar - Margherita Pizza - New American Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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Well service was fast that's a plus and beer prices we're average. But I will probably never be returning to this place the peppers and oil sucked they only look like they might be good. And the pizza is average nothing to standout too many other good stand out places to ever return here don't waste your money and time. read more

V2 Wine Bar - Poor craftsmanship would probably make a good flyer but not good food to eat - New American Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

Best Margarita Pizza there is. Made with love. Food is choice. Don't pass this joint up.

Wandered into this place after a long day of golf and marginal decisions. Bartender knew exactly how to pour the perfect water, with a Jameson kicker. The meatballs made me want to punt my grand daughter into Mckelvy lake. their stuffed peppers were so good, I ran home to punch my son. forgot my car downtown. next day, went to get my car and got the hummus and i brought back shit i didn't steal. long story short, I'm on house arrest but I door dash this place wed-sat. go there. read more

Would recommend for a quick drink or meal but probably not for a long sit down date, group gathering, etc. The music they played was very loud and the people were loud. The atmosphere was also not quite our style (but it may be for you, so take this loosely). The food was OK. Good appetizers, good selection, but a few of the pizzas we got we were soggy and the pasta salad side was bitter. The burger was amazing, delicious stuffed hot peppers, and good beer selection. Prices were good too! read more

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Best charcuterie I've ever had! They have a huge selection of meats and cheeses and they're all delicious. Includes amazing fig jam, pita, kalmata olives, and hot peppers. The peppers are so hot but they're so good you can't stop eating them. We were there on a Thursday and they had a special on pizzas for $6! It's a great deal. They're more personal size but its enough to share. I got a Greek pizza and shared with a friend. We also split a v2 salad, very good, their white balsamic dressing is the best. The calamari appetizer is my favorite. It's always cooked to perfection and has a great sweet/spicy Thai sauce. They have good wine specials on Wednesdays, half off a large selection of bottles. Their burgers are also very good. Only thing is, it comes with pasta salad, which is delicious, but could be a surprise if you were expecting the usual French fries. You can sub fries for a little extra. Go here, you won't be disappointed. read more

V2 Wine Bar - Charcuterie. Board of 6. Sopresata, quatro formagio, capicola, prosciutto, fontina, artisan cheese. Spinach artichoke dip in the pan. - New American Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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We stopped for the Santa shuffle and they have 3 bartenders. We ordered drinks which took over 15 min. The stood waiting to get our cards stamped going on 20 min. now....asked repeatedly and they just keep ignoring us. This is so shitty, you have a function for a charities and treat people like shit.. f***V2 SERVICE. read more

The V2 is a great place to eat. We are in town for one day and stopped in. Our server, Swan, was excellent. The food was reasonably priced and large portions. Two of us had the chicken Parmesan and it came with spaghetti which was large and delicious. I highly recommend V2. read more

My husband and I love the concept of small plates so V2 is nice when we want a little bit of everything without going to a dirty buffet. The edamame hummus is to die for, don't go there and not get it. Flatbread are a great filler, meatballs are ok. Nice beer list. Sitting outside is nice when the weather is. (My husband prefers to sit inside because we have had people ask for money while sitting outside, it comes with the territory of being downtown) read more

V2 Wine Bar - Flatbread Florentine, meatballs, wedding soup and hummus. - New American Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

V2 is my second favorite Italian joint in the Youngstown area. I believe the real star of the show here is the pizza, moreover, it's baked in a real wood-fired oven. The marinera sauce is pretty special too, although, I've never asked to have it put on pasta....may have to though.... The only down side is that V2 can get pretty loud at night, which is irritating given how small the restaurant is. PS: The drinks here will get you tipsy in a hurry, plenty of alcohol -- good value. I would especially recommend the martinis. read more

Ohhh yummy balls! So walked in, immediately "I'll be with you in a minute" super important to be acknowledged!! Ordered the meatball salad. Came out, excellent presentation. Yummy chopped salad, which I decided to do from now on at home because I normally slice! The meatballs were spectacular- and I come from an Italian family that makes great meatballs- so trust me. Anyway, this place has great food and service! Would def go back if I'm Youngstown !! Highly recommend- wouldn't steer you wrong! read more

Been here a few times. Decent food, good atmosphere. Mostly positive experiences, one terrible one

I was so happy to see a place this in Downtown Youngstown ! This is a great place for a large group to gather !! We had amazing service and really appreciated this place! Thank you! read more

I really used to like the atmosphere at this place. When they first opened it reminded me of some of the bars in New York City. It had a sort of high-class feel but at the same time seemed to be for the regular person. The food was really good. My two favorite items were the pizza and the rice balls. Unfortunately, the place has gone a bit downhill since they opened. The last time I was there, there were scratches on the walls caused by the chairs around the tables. The bathroom wasn't as clean as it was at the beginning, and, although I can't place a finger exactly on the problem, the overall atmosphere of the bar was no longer the same. It didn't feel like a New York bar like it did at the beginning. The food quality has declined, also. My latest experience with the rice balls is that they should have cooked the rice another 5 minutes or so. The rice in the dish was actually more than al dente and made the dish unappetizing, to say the least. V2 is no longer a fun and interesting place. In the beginning, I took out-of-town guest and family members to the bar to show it off. I will no longer do that since I find it actually embarrassing. What a shame. read more

Great bar and environment. Usually have good music and not too too packed. It's just right. If I had to only spend time at one bar on a busy Saturday night it would be this. read more

Have only been getting carry out lately due to covid. Really enjoy burgers, pizza and apps. Can't wait to go back in person.

Great place for lunch. I frequent this place when working in downtown Youngstown and have been impressed with everything I've eaten here. Service is quick and wait staff has always been cordial. Menu Favorites: - V2 Burger: it's all about this special sauce (careful, this meal will put you to sleep) - Edamame hummus - All of their Pizzas are great - Hot Pepper and Egg on rustic ciabatta (best value on the menu) This would be a great place to watch a game; full bar and plenty of TVs. The place is going to the trendy big city feel and pulls it off exceptionally well for the location of the restaurant. read more

V2 Wine Bar - Logo - New American Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

I wish I would have taken a picture of my burnt pizza. I can't believe they delivered it to our table it was so badly burnt. So disappointed read more

I am really impressed with V2 Wine Bar Trattoria. This place offers amazing food, great service, and a gorgeous modern atmosphere. I ordered the Arugula Prosciutto Handcrafted Pizza, which was phenomenal! I would highly recommend this item. The menu has a great diverse selection, and the service was excellent. Our server was very friendly and attentive to our needs. The restaurant has the perfect atmosphere. It is modern, fun, industrial, and clean. I will definitely be returning to V2 to try out some more great items from the menu! read more

I reserved the "private" room here for 25 family members traveling from Iowa, Florida, Maryland and Virginia to bury our father. The only time we all had together would be for this meal and I was told it would be an additional $50 for the "private" room. We were tightly seated at one very long table that stretched into a smaller "private" room where a loud group of about 10 were seated and their conversations overpowered ours at that end of our table. We had one sweet waitress who struggled to get orders straight. Two family members never got their complete order but gave up because she was clearly overwhelmed. We were billed for the items they ordered that weren't ever served - again not worth the battle. One family member has the Alpha-Gal meat allergy and it literally took three tries before he was finally served cavatelli with the vodka sauce that he was told was meatless - fighting for that was worth the battle! I'm giving this 3 stars because the food was good, but the set-up and service was extremely disappointing. Probably a nice place for a small group but they missed the mark for our family. read more

Two words.. EDAMAME HUMMUS. I can't make a trip to ytown without making a pit stop and bringing some home. This place is incredible. I have never had a bad meal. Andrew and the rest of the staff are great. :-) read more

Love Vernon. Allison and I go here quite often, V2 has one of the best atmosphere's around. We like places that look and feel nice and comfortable. We prefer going during the week when its quieter. V2 greats a little crazy during the nights and especially on the weekends, which is why I say V2 is not the Wine bar you would normally expect. It has geared itself towards nightlife and full service. Which stinks because I think Youngstown/Warren could use a great Wine Bar. With that said, Their wine selection is horrible for being a wine bar. Unless you are buying a bottle, which we almost never do. Wine's by the glass menu is VERY limited. With mostly one choice of each genre of wine maybe two. No up sells :/ Allison ordered a glass of cab and sadly it was stale and very acidic. Their food is hit or miss. Burgers are good. last time i got a pizza, it seemed like they just cooked the dough then piled on raw toppings. when it was served it was a heaping mound of hard-to-eatness. We like stopping by when we are out down in the YO, especially hanging out with a bunch of friends and having a fun time. but its not the wine bar to sit back and relax with a nice glass of wine with your significant other. read more

Update: this place has got its shit together. Went there last night for a quick dinner prior to a show and was served promptly when we let them know we were in a hurry. Order the hot peppers or stuffed peppers and you won't be disappointed. Also ordered the sausage sandwich and was very satisfied with my meal. Server was more than accommodating and was sure to get us all settled so that we could make our show. This place knows what they're doing and have the delicious food to boot. This will be my go-to place for food when I'm downtown. Good lunch spot with good drinks and great eats. read more

I liked V2 and was disappointed at the same time. V2 has huge potential but was much more casual than I was expecting, that's why I was disappointed. It had a large bar in the center and then a seating area off to one side. Very little decoration and very industrial looking tables like you would find in a diner or more casual restaurant made for a very casual setting. Better decor and spending a little more on the tables would go a long way to making this feel like a "wine bar". We were seated quickly and greeted promptly by our waitress. She brought our waters but not our wine and took our order. Our calamari came very quickly, delivered by a runner and is some of the best I've had anywhere but still no wine. Eventually the bar tender came over and said, "this must be your wine?", no sign of the server. Our food was also delivered by someone other than our server. My chicken and greens was really good, my husband's burger just "ok". The calamari alone was enough to make me want to come back so I'm sure we will visit again. read more

Excellent humus and microbrew list. I was in town for a movie screening and band next door and only had the hummus. For a wine bar, a lot of open space for a wine bar with a romantic light atmosphere. The waitress was friendly and knowledgable. V2 fits in well with downtown Youngstown's revival. read more

Great food and phenomenal customer service. They saved Christmas Eve dinner for us. Natalie and her team came in on their day off and made sure we got our cavatelli and the best meatballs in the Mahoning Valley. V2 and Natalie are the best in the business! read more

I took my teenage son to V2 for lunch last week. The food was great, the service very good, server was friendly. I must say, being a wine bar, I didn't expect the family friendly atmosphere that we found, even at lunch-time. I was pleasantly surprised, and will definitely take my son back for lunch again. read more

Stopped for lunch service and food blew me away. Friendly staff. Order the hot peppers and oil. Best pizza in town. Nice little outside patio to people watch. read more