Cool spot with a Manhattan vibe "behind" Main Street in Patchogue. The reason this is key is because, since they face out to the firehouse and residential areas, parking USUALLY isn't a problem. There's a small lot that's free and you can park on Jennings. (sorry residents). We went on NYE so had to park several blocks away. No biggie. The inside is dark and cool with a city-vibe. Ample bar space and 1-4 tops an some banquet seating that lets you look out over the street. We were greeted right away by what turned out to be our server and seated promptly by the windows (we had a reservation). Also greeted by a gentleman that we think might have been her dad. The young lady hustled all night and managed the crowd well. We never waited too long for her to check in on us and she was very helpful with selecting wine and clarifying menu items. That being said, THIS IS A SMALL PLATES JOINT. People expecting full-sized portions should adjust their expectations accordingly. We did, however, order the Trastavere seafood platter (medium) which came as a tower and seemed impressive. Two types of oysters (large and medium) were presented; briny and fresh and pretty damned tasty. There was also a ceviche and tuna tartare that was, unfortunately, a bit unremarkable, as was the shrimp cocktail (though the shrimps were pretty hefty). The American "black caviar" was a nice way to commemorate the meal. Nutty with a pop of salinity but maybe something you can skip. We meant to order the Carne e Formaggi but got the Gamberetto instead which was fine as it was pretty tasty nonetheless (made with shrimp but it almost tasted like smoked salmon). Virgola Manhattan was good but pretty standard. Follow-up drink of dirty Manhattan was blissfully salty and cold. But back to the menu: we are unsure if they have an actual kitchen back there which would also explain the small plates concept and oyster and chilled fish options. The bruschetta was tasty, as mentioned, but it seems like they cut and toasted the bread and topped it with the crudo. The other bruschetta options featured ingredients from other menu items that could be re-purposed for multiple dishes. Smart but expect this. We plan on returning and trying the charcuterie board (mix and match cheeses and meats) and some cocktails. Overall, a nice night out and a nice option for dining and drinking around Patchogue. Cheers! read more

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Finally remembered to visit here Monday when my brother and sister in law flew in from Oregon. Holy cow everything was amazing!! The wine, the flatbread, the bruschetta you name it. Service was wonderful also. I was so happy we were able to finally make it because it was so worth it. We will be back again and definitely when they come for a visit next year. read more

Always a great spot for wine and cocktail. Excellent Expresso martini and my new favorite, Limoncello Gin Martini. Great service and small plate food! Great ambiance. read more

Really nice vibe! Happy hour deals are really good. Oysters were perfectly chilled and fresh. Bartender was super sweet and engaging and attentive. Will be back. read more

Went for wine and appetizers with my husband. Wine and service were OK though for a wine bar I expected even more choices of wine by the glass. It was the food that gets them two stars. We got rice balls that were just 4 little gummy balls with some cheese inside. We also had the fig and prosciutto flatbread, the 4 tiny pieces of flathead tasted like a hard cracker with a tiny bit of dried out prosciutto and fig on it. For some reason they put a blue orchid flower on the plate to make it look better. They need to skip the flower and make better food. Too many better places in Patchogue to go back. read more

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Food was subpar. Highly suggest staying away for anyone that's an actual foodie. The tuna tartare was over saturated with lime juice and giant chunks of tuna and every dish and drink is complimented with an inedible flower that has plagued food for far too long read more

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Beautiful ambience very inviting and warm and cozy. When you walk in the bar is gorgeous. The back patio is really very nice as well. Parking is very convenient by the way plenty of parking in front and around the restaurant..... no meters to concern yourself about which is also awesome. This is my first time here the barmaid was very accommodating and made us feel comfortable and welcomed.. It wasn't very crowded at the time which was perfect to be able to execute this visit with my thoughts on the experience. The bar made with Great made excellent drinks. She recommended a nice antipasto for us customized actually.... Everything was fresh the meat refreshed the cheese is refreshed. The bread was delicious. Everything was perfect and on point...... I highly recommend this place for a meeting, first date a light by just to get out. Definitely a place I will be coming to again in the near future. read more

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Wow! A wonderful place!!! If I lived here it would be a frequent place for me and my partner! Excellent service, The servers offered suggestions, An atmosphere that feels like family. Live music! A must stop if visiting Long Island! You will not be disappointed. Veronica was our server, ask for her, she's a Mrytle Beach girl! read more

I love this place. The italian meats the seafood. The wine. All topped here. Great atmosphere and service

I can only speak on the atmosphere, service and wine. I stopped in for a drink with friends. We did not order any food but I look forward to going back and ordering. Excellent wine list. Lots of choices. Large bar area. Cute side seats. I liked the atmosphere. Staff was friendly. read more

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Dynamite food and service Always 5 star Everything is amazing Ceviche off the charts Oysters are perfect Shrimp cocktail is amazing Bruschetta variety is unique Presentation is beautiful Mushrooms are fantastic A blessing to Patchogue This is not your cookie cutter dining This raises the bar!!! read more

always a great night! He of my favorites with a great staff and my favorite food and drinks. read more

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I'm obsessed with this place! Beautiful bar and lovely cocktail menu as well as charcuterie boards. I came here with a girlfriend the other week and lost my engagement ring in the restroom.. called here as a last resort and they had kept it for me! Not only did they save me from a painfully awkward conversation with my fiance, but the lovely bartender provided me with a glass of prosecco and a gratitude for finding the owner of the lost ring! Cheers Virgola! read more

Virgola Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Patchogue, New York

My husband and I have been curious about Virgola Wine Bar since we moved to Patchogue, but never got a chance to stop in as we were unfamiliar with their hours. For my birthday this year, my husband suggested going to check it out (this was the Wednesday before Thanksgiving) and they had a Wednesday special going on which was half off wine bottles. We figured we would grab a charcuterie board and a bottle of wine and just relax. And that's exactly what we did! We tried a couple of samples of wine before landing on the Sangiovese red wine, which was absolutely delicious. We grabbed the bruschetta- Classico ($12) and three of our favorite cheeses (burrata, parmigiano reggiano, and raschera) which were reasonably priced ($8 each), and the portions that were given made that price totally worth it. Everything we ate was tasty and we couldn't even finish the cheeseboard between the two of us which we can normally do so we definitely left full and happy. We did run out of bread at one point but just we asked for more and they brought it right over. The vibe in there is very calm and relaxing. There were several people in there but everyone seemed to be unwinding and hanging out with friends so that was nice. It's dimly lit so it definitely gives those city wine bar vibes. I will definitely be bringing some of my friends to Virgola! Just need to find the right day since they have daily happy hours/promotions. Check it out for sure! read more

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Really good wine bar. Good drinks and great wine. We've only had apps so far and they were terrific. This little spot is off the beaten path (not on Main Street and that's a good thing!) and its worth the little extra time to search it out. read more

Still love this place. THE BEST SPOT IN PATCHOGUE. Relaxing and love the decor and food. Drinks are amazing and the menu keeps expanding. Ask for Luigi. read more

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I'm giving 3 1/2 yelp stars to newcomer Virgola Wine Bar. My wife and I walk into a nice looking decorated space. Slate gray colors, nice looking bar and in the back are a few 4 tops to kick back. There are higher tables hugging the walls, all back tables were filled up so my wife & I sat at a high top. So far so good. I like to play possum and ask questions about the different wines. If I'm at a wine bar, I except to have the server knowledgeable on what's being served. I asked for a taste of their Barbera, it tasted weak? I switched it up to their Montepulciano. Maybe it's me but what I tasted and what came to me in a glass tasted different. Saturday afternoon, our waitress extended the happy hour menu to us. My wife doesn't eat oysters so I got 3 to start. I pulled something out of the oyster that wasn't oyster. I told the waitress, she was cool and gave the oysters to us gratis. We ordered a large meat & cheese plate. The cheese we choose were amazing!!! The Robiola was a soft spreadable cheese, we knocked it out. Gorgonzola was creamy and dreamy, it was soooo good! We ordered two meats, prosciutto and Nduja. The Nduja was like raw spicy sausage, meh. The ham was good so we're mixed on our meat choices. There were stuffed peppers, it tasted like they picked it out of the jar. Overall, nice looking wine bar. We had great cheeses and the oysters tasted fresh. First time here so 3 1/2 star visit, rounded up. Patchogue is a beer town, I'm glad there is now a Italian wine bar read more

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To call themselves an oyster bar is a stretch of a pretty wild imagination, to say it's amazing is an even wider exaggeration but I will say I enjoyed the place. We were sort of an obnoxious group to deal with last night but the girl behind the bar handled us well and took good care of us. Half of what we got was great and half was good but needed something to really take it beyond itself. The mushrooms were great but got old quick, needed a touch of salt. The Gorgonzola was creamy and wonderful and could do no wrong. The harder cheese with the agave was incredible but we weren't served enough of that agave... to be honest, is there ever enough? The included grapes were a good and a much needed touch to break up the plate. The bread and meats were nice, the mortadella sounds good on the menu but falls a little short on the palette as well as the smoke characteristic listed on the speck... although it was all delicious. The oysters, shrimp cocktail, and ceviche dish was... it was good but sort of lackluster in my opinion, the cocktail sauce needed horseradish, the mignonette was sort of bland but complemented the oysters well and I'd prefer going to catch, but the oysters given (unsure of what kind they were exactly) were good. The ceviche was a let down in flavor other than the nice fruity salsa but all overall enjoyable enough; airy and pleasant, none the least. I doubt I'd do that trio again though. The wine, the service, all on point. The atmosphere... it's okay; a place like that in a concrete prison cell just seems.... not right. I'll be generous and give them the full four stars but I expected just a little more "wow." read more

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Delicious charcuterie selections and wine. Friendly and helpful staff. Relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. A little oasis in the Village just off Main Street. read more

Nice place to go on a Monday night. Great food, drink, and atmosphere. The best fresh seafood, provolone, and prosciutto. Friendly bartender and servers. I recommend them to everyone. read more

Visited on opening day. Atmosphere: They have outdoor seating for the summer (win!). Inside it has a pretty classy/romantic vibe. Service: everyone who stopped by our table was incredible personable. Despite the prices and the classy vibe inside the servers made us feel at home. Our main waitress had some great recommendations. I wouldn't say the quickest service but nothing to complain about Food: only tried the caprese salad. It was pretty small but very fresh and good. Our waitress brought us some toasted bread with it and it was really tasty. Crisp outside, soft inside & drizzled with olive oil. Drinks: expensive. But good. I tried the V.L.P. (Tito's, lemoncello, & prosecco). I love lemon drop martinis. And adding prosecco to it? Genius! I also tried the sparkling rose. Also delicious. Overall it was good. I'd probably be more likely to go if there was a happy hour. But definitely a welcome addition to the neighborhood! read more

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Not awful but also not great. I feel like this place isn't sure what it wants to be, so it tries to be a bunch of different things at once. Unfortunately, everything it does is better at other places. Good service and wine selection, but the food is lacking. I could be wrong, but it seems like everything from the kitchen was put together with good intention but sloppily executed. Not a fan of the shrimp cocktail, which was soggy from water defrosting. I wanted to like this place, but after having an outstanding dinner the night before (I won't mention by name here but check my review), I wasn't thrilled with it. I believe there is room and ability to improve, and it should begin in the kitchen. I will say the server was super attentive and informed. I hope the place steps up to match her performance, or that she finds a better spot. She is why this is 3 stars vs 2. read more

Virgola Wine Bar - "Tapenade" masked in sloppy tomato. - Wine Bars Near Me - Patchogue, New York

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Virgola is one of the very few places in Patchogue where I can go to enjoy a nice evening. Living in the area for the past two years, most Patchogue establishments (no offense) are noisy and swarmed by 20 somethings partying. Virgola offers a quieter, darker ambience and a relaxed atmosphere while having good music and live musicians. They have a very nice wine selection, a full bar and a well crafted selection of small plate option like charcuterie, shrimp cocktail, and other items. The service at the bar is prompt, attentive and pleasant. Definitely give Virgola a try. read more

Fantastic! Super cozy, great service, delicious food & wine. We did wine flights, olive tapenade bruschetta, & margherita flatbread. Everything was very fresh and super tasty. read more

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One word - elegant. This establishment had class and boy did it have taste. I went here Friday evening with my wife. I stumbled upon it while searching for a place to eat in Patchogue. Let me tell'ya; we had a remarkable evening and it was in no small part thanks to the service and quality eats this restaurant had to offer. The waitress was on point; very helpful and accommodating. Didn't like a drink? "We'd be glad to exchange it." "Try this dish, it's my favorite." I like to ask from time to time what's recommended on the menu and, at times, the question catches waiters as if they were fish out of water. Not here. They've got recommendations for food and parings to go. The oysters were superb. So was the variety meat and cheese plate we received and the margharita pizza bites. And by the by, that it was in Patchogue... you'd never know; the establishment is away from the bustle, which is awesome because it helps to lend to the romantic atmosphere the establishment sets. I thought it a nice touch to provide small clip on lights for the menu; sometimes a place is really dark, making it difficult to see what the heck is on the menu. LOL. Again, just a nice touch. So, if you want a nice and smooth time for two or small crowd... look no further my friends. read more

Virgola Wine Bar - A variety of mixed items plate (cheese, artichoke, salami, etc...) that looks and tastes delish! - Wine Bars Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Just an underwhelming experience. Really cute inside, was excited to try. Came with a larger group. Waited a very long time for someone to even ask us what we'd like to drink. We were there for over three hours and we received the drinks we ordered, but no one came to ask us if we'd like another. We would've doubled our bills. They were busy, and when we ordered they said the food "would come out scattered". The flatbreads tasted like frozen pizzas. Would be cute if front of house would step it up. read more

Great spot for a civilized drink and small plates. Very well executed food and a decent selection of Italian wines. The Virgola seafood platter was very good - 3 different types of oysters. Bruschettas and meats and cheeses all thoughtfully curated. read more

Virgola never disappoints! Great atmosphere. The food is top quality. My husband enjoys the oysters that are always tasty and super fresh. I love the shrimp cocktail! The biggest shrimp I have ever seen and it's always fresh and delicious!! The flatbreads are inventive and wonderful. The owner, Roy, is an amazing person. He always makes you feel so welcome and treats you like VIPs. Luigi is awesome! Nikki and Amanda are the sweetest and always mix up the most delicious cocktails!! We love going here. We always have a terrific time! Perfect date spot but also a great sophisticated place to share some cocktails and great food with friends and family! read more

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A fun little wine bar in the Patchogue neighborhood. Great ambience and service every time I've been in there.

Nice experience there. Good and knowledgeable service, good food with bigger sizes than expected. Recommended.

Great spot to bring your significant other. Especially if you both enjoy oysters, Italian cheeses, meats, and wine. I recommend sitting outside if it's summer and take advantage of that space. Also recommend the flat bread margarita pizza. read more

Virgola Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - Patchogue, New York

This is the upscale place for Paisanos... here's why!!! Virgola is an oyster wine bar in the back pocket of Patchogue. While the oysters and raw seafood are exceptional, they serve a host of delicious Italian tapas. I have been here a few times and always enjoyed a great dinner with a beautifully bodied Italian wine. So here is the catch...all their wine is Italian. I made the error and asked if the had a Sav Blanc from New Zealand when I learned their list is exclusively Italian. Hey Paisano! They have great flights to try a sip from each region, or each of their reds, or change it all up and go for the Lambrusco. The go to is the select 3 board, incredible buffalo mozzarella with fresh grapes and salty meats. It is a trendy place but has no intention of becoming a night club or using any obnoxious DJ like the rest of Patchogue. I can't wait to come back and try the brunch. Bellini brunch, here we come! read more

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I was very disappointed with my experience at Virgola's Oysters Italian Wine Bar. After seeing the reviews on Yelp I thought my husband and I were going to have a wonderful evening. The atmosphere was beautiful and clean and the red wine my husband ordered along with my Aperol spritz was very good. Unfortunately, the food was very underwhelming. Our first appetizer was the tuna tartar which was fair. The second dish was a flat bread that tasted like Ellio's pizza. It was thick and chewy. The last dish was shrimp bruschetta. There was hardly any shrimp and the onions were very strong smelling and tasting. It was extremely thick and the bread tasted stale. What a shame because it's a nice location and off the beaten path in Patchogue. It could be a great place to go, but we won't be back and won't recommend it to anyone. The menu needs some improvements and the chef needs to fine tune his dishes in my opinion. read more

The wine list was fantastic. The place is very cozy. Our server was fantastic. The food we ordered was great. I recommend

Cute spot to get drinks! The flatbreads are amazing! We also had the tuna tartar which was also yummy and fresh! John the bartender makes amazing drinks and is super attentive! read more

My favorite favorite favorite place! It's just the best atmosphere and the food is always what I'm craving - oysters, pizza and charcuterie. The drinks are amazing every time. read more

This is hands down my favorite restaurant in patchogue village. It's such a hidden gem, located next to the little boutique near the New Village apartments, it's quaint and sets the perfect mood for a date night or night out with a small group of friends. The charcuterie boards there are the BEST I have ever had - everything is fresh and imported straight from Italy (excluding the seafood, obviously lol) and all of the wines there are fantastic. The Due Torri Chardonnay & the Spumante Sparkling Rosato are two of my favorites, and if you're not a wine person - their espresso martini is delicious Nikki was amazing also, very sweet + attentive. I love this place and constantly recommend it to all of my friends! Definitely check it out if you're in the area. read more

Virgola Wine Bar - select any 6 charcuterie board & a wine flight - Wine Bars Near Me - Patchogue, New York

Very expensive for the amounts of food given, not much of a selection and seemed to wait longer than usual for service

Every special occasion leads me here. The food is amazing, and my husbands loved the oysters. The flatbreads are also delish! It is a romantic spot, but I especially love it when it is nice out and we can sit outside. I recently went to the psychic sister night and the buffet had all of my faves too! Highly recommend! read more

The music, food and service was exceptional. It was delightful to find a spot where we could enjoy each others company, live music and an array of food and drinks. read more

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