(212) 614-0473
98 Rivington St
New York,
NY
10002
40.7202
-73.9885
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Lower East Side
What People Are Saying About 'inoteca
The Editor
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The Scene – The neighborhood's barflies and gourmands converge upon this airy, timbered room, where wide retractable windows open onto a bustling corner. Think Metropolitan Home meets Tuscan farmhouse: The blocky wood tables and a sleek bar welcome everyone from brunello-sipping business sophisticates to casual groups on the cheap. The down-to-earth owners--a triumvirate of Otto, Lupa and 'ino alums--are generous with wine tastes, pours and pairings. – – The Food – The pan-Italian menu forgoes the appetizer-entree format in favor of fairly priced small plates, which…
10/24/09
Plan your next event here
by G123
I arranged a bachelor party dinner for ten and couldn't have been more pleased. From the manager who booked the party, to the staff that served us, 'inoteca was on point. We went for the Classic Party Menu for a mere $39 - this is a family style dinner, and sometimes that means the portions can be meager. Not in this case. We actually had food leftover, and we're talking about 10 hungry male adults. A big shout out to our waitress who realized she'd given us the wrong bill, which we paid, and came running out of the restaurant to reimburse us the $160 we got overcharged. The wine was great, the ambiance in the wine cellar where we ate was festive, they accommodated 3 guests with serious food allergies, and generally just took care of us. Thanks 'inoteca.
- Pros: Food, service, price
- Cons: None at this point
09/02/09
Great place to grab some vino...
by stan2009
Late night expeditions for some vino and a charcuterie and/or cheese plate is my favorite activity. The servers are super friendly, and it is always bustling in here.
- Pros: Cheese selection is awesome
- Cons: Lines are long sometimes
03/11/09
My Favorite New York City Restaurant!
by Giro
It doesn't get better than the best cheese selection, wine selection and friendly staff. On the small side but so cozy- I have loved everything I have eaten here. Among the must haves are the truffle toast, cheese selections, panna cotta, and afogado- Really the best food in town.... and not a bad spot to just get some wine!
The Details on 'inoteca
Where to Sit:
A subterranean private dining room offers respite from the buzzing upstairs scene, with low vaulted ceilings overlooking temperature-controlled wine storage.
What to Drink:
The mark-up on the 350-plus Italian-dominated bottle list is remarkably low; the dozens of wines by the glass or quarter-bottle are well-suited to sampling. From northern Italian bubblies to southern Italian rarities, like Ciro's spicy red Felice San Ducal, are all available at great prices.
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