(212) 989-5769

21 Bedford St
New York, NY 10014 40.7289 -74.0036

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Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown

CAFEINO.COM

Hours:

Monday To Sunday From 09:00 AM To 02:00 AM

Price:

$

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, Hidden Find, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar, Notable Wine List

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Italian

What People Are Saying About 'ino

Featured Review

Contributor

Contributor

The Scene – This exposed-brick eatery, which seats only 25, is the West Village's answer to the perfect Italian countryside pit stop. It ought to be perfect, considering its lineage: Owners are the husband-and-wife team of Jason and Jennifer Denton, who are better known for partnering with Mario Batali to open Lupa. The restaurant is open until 2am, making it a great spot for a late-night snack. – – The Food – The menu includes lovingly made renditions of panini, bruschetta and tramezzini (cocktail-style sandwiches with fillings like tuna with black olive pesto and…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
The Italian wine list has about 15 by-the-glass choices in addition to affordably priced bottles.
Look Good:
Check out 'Inoteca, a similar wine and panini joint run by Jason's brother Joe, on the Lower East Side.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. fun fun fun great service nice people highly recomend it
  2. The crowd was great and fun and the music was awesome.
  3. We had such a great time due to the relaxed enjoyable atmosphere and delicious food.
  4. But everything only adds to the atmosphere and that is what makes 'ino so unique - great food, fun people, cheap prices.
  5. suppose that for people who have never had quality Italian cuisine or been in small restos that are actually charming AND that provide good cooking, service and ambiance, it is easy to be taken in by the hype that a place like this tries to create.
  6. great food w/high quality ingredients, a snug, romantic ambiance, and an amazing value.
  7. The atmosphere was relaxed and the food was great but the service was a terrible disappointment.
drinks
95.64999580383301% positive
  1. The wine list was fantastic- the Sangiovese is a great choice, the paninis are delicious- hot and crusty- we're not talking a deli panini here!
  2. While always crowded because of its size, this USED TO BE a great place for good wine and food.
  3. Best food, great wine and I love the staff.
  4. The food is delicious and there's a good wine list.
  5. We started with a great glass of wine that Jeff suggested, then he suggested an amazing bottle.
  6. We have been to this place many times, and always have great food, wine, and service.
  7. 'ino provides stability to the wine menu, while pairing up Italian classics with a big serving of charm.
  8. Go to 'ino to sit with your girlfriends and chat the night away over delicious eats (cheese and olive plates, antipasti, panini, basil pesto bruschetta -*a must-have*) and reasonably priced wine.
  9. The wine is good, not too expensive.
  10. great wine, great sandwiches
  11. This closet-sized little eatery has a great collection of wine, by the glass, carafe, and bottle.
  12. They serve great sandwiches paired with amazing Italian wines.
  13. This is a great place to recharge the batteries with a glass of wine, a few cigarettes (thank God) and a delicious panini.
  14. The wine selection is exellent, the staff is polite and knows about what they serve.
  15. As always we had a great glass of wine while we waited.
  16. far cry form the idea of an Italian wine-bar/bistro Awful, loud music blaring (to the point where you have to repeat your conversation 3 times), and an ignorant and arrogant staff (an awful combination of personality traits in the hospitality business)
  17. Nice bar to sit at, too.
  18. one is a seasonal brooklyn brewery beer on draft, and two are bottles, one of which is a favorite of mine (schneider aventinus, which is hard to find in nyc bars or restaurants).
  19. The food, the wine, the sweet and funny wait staff = a perfect combination.
  20. they serve consistently good food and i find that the bartender and manager really know about the wine.
  21. They also have a lot of affordable stuff or special occasion wines.
  22. The panini's were among the best sandwich's I have had in the city and the wine list was great.
  23. love Italian wine and I'm not sure if there is a better place for it in the city.
food quality
92.15999603271484% positive
  1. While always crowded because of its size, this USED TO BE a great place for good wine and food.
  2. suppose that for people who have never had quality Italian cuisine or been in small restos that are actually charming AND that provide good cooking, service and ambiance, it is easy to be taken in by the hype that a place like this tries to create.
  3. The panini's were among the best sandwich's I have had in the city and the wine list was great.
  4. Always try one of the daily specials, in addition to all the tasty morsels on the menu.
  5. it's a great little place that's open late and serves delicious, simple food.
  6. opted for the special they were running for the day which had a homemade spicy mustard that was amazing.
  7. All the dishes had fresh ingrediants and were very creative.
  8. The unique combination for the paninis made it very difficult to decide which one to eat.
  9. The truffled egg toast is very rich and will draw you back for a second brunch or a late-night snack.
  10. The food is delicious and there's a good wine list.
  11. The service was indifferent, and after all the hype it gets, the food was stunningly mediocre.
  12. Shortly, the food is simple and has great
  13. Granted the food is excellent and very cheap but would like to be served with a smile occasionally.
  14. But everything only adds to the atmosphere and that is what makes 'ino so unique - great food, fun people, cheap prices.
  15. The bruschetta and panini's are so yummy!
  16. We have been to this place many times, and always have great food, wine, and service.
  17. If you are in the mood for good, fresh paninis, check this place out.
  18. The food is great for a meal or just to accompany your vino.
  19. Great inexpensive meal for lunch or for dinner.
  20. Amazing food and sceene
  21. Best food, great wine and I love the staff.
  22. like the food and selections.
  23. couldn't believe how great the food was done in such a small kitchen.
  24. Have frequented 'ino for several years and the food remains excellent.
  25. flavours. I didn't like the presentation of the cheese plate (huge white plate, about 90% of it is empty, it doesn't look attractive at all, and hardly fits on the tiny table), even though the cheeses are delicious.
  26. Horrible service and mediocre food!
  27. The food, the wine, the sweet and funny wait staff = a perfect combination.
  28. The atmosphere was relaxed and the food was great but the service was a terrible disappointment.
  29. The bread is perfect.
  30. Their food is always good, and the waitstaff is always friendly, even though they are thoroughly crowded.
  31. Its cheap and everything is fresh and good.
  32. The prices are great, the food is excellent (try the white bean soup when they have it, it's excellent!)
  33. This is a great place to recharge the batteries with a glass of wine, a few cigarettes (thank God) and a delicious panini.
  34. The food was absolutely amazing.
  35. great wine, great sandwiches
  36. This little hole in the wall restaurant is so yummy- i always find a friend to go with, and we mix & match our orders.
  37. Ingredients are fresh and savory.
  38. The wine list was fantastic- the Sangiovese is a great choice, the paninis are delicious- hot and crusty- we're not talking a deli panini here!
  39. highly recommend this place for great food at an unbelievable price!
  40. We had such a great time due to the relaxed enjoyable atmosphere and delicious food.
  41. Great food, always a treat
  42. great food w/high quality ingredients, a snug, romantic ambiance, and an amazing value.
  43. But, I guess, it's the city vibe and its charm too :)))) Truffle egg toast is delicious, paninis are creative and can please any taste.
  44. the food is terrific.
  45. The $2 'bruschetta' that was delivered to my table consisted of a single tiny slice (1.5" x 3.5") of stale bread smeared with a micro-thin paste and one scrap of arugula.
  46. They serve great sandwiches paired with amazing Italian wines.
  47. they serve consistently good food and i find that the bartender and manager really know about the wine.
  48. The food is delicious and consistantly so.
  49. If you're an eater who cares about the service, you'll not enjoy your meal!
  50. While 'Ino's food is delicious, nothing is worth the attitude.
  51. Go to 'ino to sit with your girlfriends and chat the night away over delicious eats (cheese and olive plates, antipasti, panini, basil pesto bruschetta -*a must-have*) and reasonably priced wine.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. 'ino provides stability to the wine menu, while pairing up Italian classics with a big serving of charm.
  2. like the food and selections.
  3. Great prices and selection, what more do you want.
  4. The wine selection is exellent, the staff is polite and knows about what they serve.
  5. The prosecco is probably the best deal on the menu due to the generous helping of the bubbly for a reasonable price.
  6. Always try one of the daily specials, in addition to all the tasty morsels on the menu.
overall
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. We went to this small great place in the villiage.
  2. We'd heard great things about this restaurant and loved 'Inoteca, but 'Ino was awful.
  3. What a consistently, great place to go!
  4. If you are in the mood for good, fresh paninis, check this place out.
  5. Also can get very loud, so not a good place for quiet conversation, but the perfect place for a great panini and down-home, first name basis service.
  6. suppose that for people who have never had quality Italian cuisine or been in small restos that are actually charming AND that provide good cooking, service and ambiance, it is easy to be taken in by the hype that a place like this tries to create.
  7. it's a great little place that's open late and serves delicious, simple food.
  8. While always crowded because of its size, this USED TO BE a great place for good wine and food.
  9. This is a great place to recharge the batteries with a glass of wine, a few cigarettes (thank God) and a delicious panini.
service
56.90000057220459% positive
  1. Horrible service and mediocre food!
  2. fun fun fun great service nice people highly recomend it
  3. When we sat, we got great and fast service.
  4. The staff is friendly and warm.
  5. But everything only adds to the atmosphere and that is what makes 'ino so unique - great food, fun people, cheap prices.
  6. To our disappointment,the waitress was very rude and inpatient with us.
  7. The food, the wine, the sweet and funny wait staff = a perfect combination.
  8. The wine selection is exellent, the staff is polite and knows about what they serve.
  9. Best food, great wine and I love the staff.
  10. suppose that for people who have never had quality Italian cuisine or been in small restos that are actually charming AND that provide good cooking, service and ambiance, it is easy to be taken in by the hype that a place like this tries to create.
  11. The service was indifferent, and after all the hype it gets, the food was stunningly mediocre.
  12. We have been to this place many times, and always have great food, wine, and service.
  13. far cry form the idea of an Italian wine-bar/bistro Awful, loud music blaring (to the point where you have to repeat your conversation 3 times), and an ignorant and arrogant staff (an awful combination of personality traits in the hospitality business)
  14. The atmosphere was relaxed and the food was great but the service was a terrible disappointment.
  15. Good Food, Lousy service
  16. The bartender and waiter were both attentive and very helpful.
  17. However, I had the worst service ever.
  18. the waitresses are horrible, however.
  19. We were baffled and irritated by the rude negligence.
  20. Their food is always good, and the waitstaff is always friendly, even though they are thoroughly crowded.
  21. As I opened the door and entered, my first impression was that something was horribly wrong; in a tiny room that seats maybe 15 people the sound system was blasting very lame punk as if it was the Meadowlands Stadium.
  22. It is too bad that a bunch of over inflated kids are providing bad service on the Weekends.
  23. they serve consistently good food and i find that the bartender and manager really know about the wine.
  24. too many damn beautiful people.
  25. The waiter was incredibly rude, the bartender was antagonistic, and when the check was wrong, they looked at us with scorn.
  26. Also can get very loud, so not a good place for quiet conversation, but the perfect place for a great panini and down-home, first name basis service.
  27. If you're an eater who cares about the service, you'll not enjoy your meal!
  28. Most of the staff are friendly but if you're unlucky enough to be served by the waitress that isn't, then the experience can be rather unpleasant.
  29. and the service is good.
value
100.0% positive
  1. flavours. I didn't like the presentation of the cheese plate (huge white plate, about 90% of it is empty, it doesn't look attractive at all, and hardly fits on the tiny table), even though the cheeses are delicious.
  2. Granted the food is excellent and very cheap but would like to be served with a smile occasionally.
  3. The prosecco is probably the best deal on the menu due to the generous helping of the bubbly for a reasonable price.
  4. They also have a lot of affordable stuff or special occasion wines.
  5. great food w/high quality ingredients, a snug, romantic ambiance, and an amazing value.
  6. But everything only adds to the atmosphere and that is what makes 'ino so unique - great food, fun people, cheap prices.
  7. While 'Ino's food is delicious, nothing is worth the attitude.
  8. highly recommend this place for great food at an unbelievable price!
  9. Great prices and selection, what more do you want.
  10. Its cheap and everything is fresh and good.
  11. The prices are great, the food is excellent (try the white bean soup when they have it, it's excellent!)
  12. Great inexpensive meal for lunch or for dinner.
  13. perfect place to stop for a quick bite to eat, made from quality ingredients for an affordable price.
  14. The wine is good, not too expensive.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. perfect place to stop for a quick bite to eat, made from quality ingredients for an affordable price.
1 Star Rating: Poor

05/06/09

Good Food, Lousy service

by gourmenthunter

I like the food and selections. Good wine to match them too. However, I had the worst service ever. The waiter just ignore you and was kinda discriminative towards colored customers! I was ultimately offended. If you're an eater who cares about the service, you'll not enjoy your meal!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/18/09

Great food, always a treat

by JeanMc

This little hole in the wall restaurant is so yummy- i always find a friend to go with, and we mix & match our orders... definitely keeps my foodie writer friend happy as well.

  • Pros: great food
  • Cons: tiny!
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/21/08

best espreso ever

by dmoorjani

This place is one of the best, hidden foodie places in nyc. Even with great places like Clinton St. Bakery, I prefer a quiet but lively brunch here on a sat or sunday anyday over the top brunch places in nyc. Better that that is the fact that Ino uses essse brand coffee for their espressos - that's the best out there.

  • Pros: espresso, egg truffle, panini, decor
  • Cons: too crowded, have to move tables to sit down
3 Star Rating: Average

07/18/08

Service

by Oysters11

The food and atmosphere are a must.

It is too bad that a bunch of over inflated kids are providing bad service on the Weekends.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

04/22/08

great spot

by pustunka

INO is one of the places you get addicted to. The wine selection is exellent, the staff is polite and knows about what they serve. The only problem I personally find with this place is how noisy it is (it's so hard to hear the specials!) But, I guess, it's the city vibe and its charm too :)))) Truffle egg toast is delicious, paninis are creative and can please any taste. Shortly, the food is simple and has great flavours. I didn't like the presentation of the cheese plate (huge white plate, about 90% of it is empty, it doesn't look attractive at all, and hardly fits on the tiny table), even though the cheeses are delicious. Exellent for really late nights, since they close their kitchen at 2!

  • Pros: open late, good service, casual ambiance

The Details on 'ino

Place Categories:

  • great best food
  • great little place
  • great wine
  • great first name basis service
  • delicious panini
  • enjoyable experience
  • love ino
  • worst service
  • great price
  • inpatient waitress
  • awful combination
  • great sandwiches
  • polite staff
  • aggressive soundtrack
  • attentive waiter
  • damn beautiful fun people
  • mediocre food
  • romantic ambiance
  • great hidden spot
  • great bargain
  • amazing italian wine
  • attentive bartender
  • stale bread
  • great everything
  • favorite bottle
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