(212) 253-8860

106 Norfolk Street
New York, NY 10002 40.7187 -73.9871

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Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown

Last updated 4.01.09

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What People Are Saying About Sunita Bar

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Cozy Lower East Side bar serves imported beer, wine and specialty drinks including mojitos, martinis and more.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The place is very romantic and beautiful.”
  2. “This is a place for anyone of any age looking for a fun, friendly, laid back place where everyone is special.”
  3. “very romantic place but also good for a solo drink -- and Sunita's ever-sympathetic ear.”
  4. “The music is sultry, the atmosphere seductive, and Sunita herself makes killer drinks (including a special take on the saketini and a jalepeno margarita with just enough heat), and fabulous sangria!”
drinks
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. “Behind the bar, expect to find high-quality beers on tap, as well as a full liquor and wine stock.”
  2. “The cocktails are made with lots of care and attention with fresh juices, fruits and exotic ingredients.”
  3. “We found this place on the internet and decided to try it because we read that they had amazing cocktails, similiar to Milk and Honey.”
  4. “Best cocktails on the lower east side!”
  5. “The service is incredible and the cocktails are addicting because they are so good and made with such care.”
  6. “Awesome-tasting, unique drinks!”
  7. “The cocktails are also the best in town.”
  8. “love this little spot for its great cocktails, impeccable service and hand picked spirits, but now the beautiful new loungy look matches the beautiful”
  9. “My dates are always impressed with the incredible cocktails and very special service.”
  10. “The cocktails are incredible and the jalapeno passion martini is unlike anything I have ever tasted.”
  11. “The music is sultry, the atmosphere seductive, and Sunita herself makes killer drinks (including a special take on the saketini and a jalepeno margarita with just enough heat), and fabulous sangria!”
  12. “When I'm there with my friends we enjoy single malts or great imported beers and conversation with Sunita.”
  13. “bartender/owner. Since I found this spot, I've always been drawn to it because I absolutely love Sunita's cocktails and the fact that I always meet interesting people there.”
  14. “They have a great selection of spirits, wines, beers and the cocktails are fabulous.”
  15. “very romantic place but also good for a solo drink -- and Sunita's ever-sympathetic ear.”
  16. “The drinks were very unique and tasty.”
  17. “It's nice and quiet, not packed, and the drinks are good.”
  18. “We ended up spending the rest of the evening sitting outside this beautiful bar and sipping cocktails one after another.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “The drinks were very unique and tasty.”
  2. “The cocktails are made with lots of care and attention with fresh juices, fruits and exotic ingredients.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “They have a great selection of spirits, wines, beers and the cocktails are fabulous.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “love this little spot for its great cocktails, impeccable service and hand picked spirits, but now the beautiful new loungy look matches the beautiful”
  2. “My dates are always impressed with the incredible cocktails and very special service.”
  3. “bartender/owner. Since I found this spot, I've always been drawn to it because I absolutely love Sunita's cocktails and the fact that I always meet interesting people there.”
  4. “The service is incredible and the cocktails are addicting because they are so good and made with such care.”
  5. “This is a place for anyone of any age looking for a fun, friendly, laid back place where everyone is special.”
value
0.0% positive
  1. “It has the feel of a very expensive place, but it's not.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/26/07

Hot Drinks and Classy Hot Bartender!

by mike70 at Citysearch

I have not found another place like this in the Lower East Side. The cocktails are incredible and the jalapeno passion martini is unlike anything I have ever tasted. They call it the 'Perfect Affair' because it is hot, juicy, sensual, intoxicating and addicting. The drink is truly hot and the bartender/owner is even hotter, yet she is stylish, very classy and extremely friendly and unpretentious. Where else can you find that? The place is very romantic and beautiful. Service is great and the crowd is good. It's my favorite spot!

  • Pros: signature drinks, hot bartender, romantic, cozy
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/13/07

Awesome-tasting, unique drinks!

by foodgroup4life at Citysearch

I went to Sunita on a Wednesday night and absolutely loved it! It's a super cozy place that makes you feel right at home. The drinks were very unique and tasty. Although I opted for a ginger saketini, which was very good, I was really impressed by another martini my friend ordered that had jalapeno infused vodka in it----that is a must have!! Also, this place is an excellent date venue! Try this place out, you will love it.

  • Pros: Drinks, ambience
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/09/07

Beautiful Look, Beautiful Bartender, Classy Place

by dave_han at Citysearch

I love this little spot for its great cocktails, impeccable service and hand picked spirits, but now the beautiful new loungy look matches the beautiful bartender/owner. Since I found this spot, I've always been drawn to it because I absolutely love Sunita's cocktails and the fact that I always meet interesting people there. It actually feels like her living room instead of a bar. I also have to admit that a big draw to the place is Sunita herself! She is friendly, fun, classy and one look at the endless line of admirers explains that the cocktails are not the only addiction in this place!

  • Pros: Romantic, friendly, great cocktails, beautiful bartender
  • Cons: none
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/05/07

Best cocktails on the lower east side!

by star13 at Citysearch

I had been to Sunita's a few times, but was happily surprised to see a new, revamped place. The tables have been swapped for comfy couches, attracting a mixed crowd in addition to the locals. Definitely worth checking out.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/09/06

Hot, Addicting Secret!

by 1stortell at Citysearch

We found this place on the internet and decided to try it because we read that they had amazing cocktails, similiar to Milk and Honey. Well, we certainly found amazing, addicting cocktails, but we also found much more. The cocktails are made with lots of care and attention with fresh juices, fruits and exotic ingredients. Watching Sunita, a former chemist, make her potions was like watching a chef cook food. She definitely takes pride in what she does. There is something very hypnotic about the whole place, it's warm, cozy and sultry, but you also feel special, like you were invited. I'm glad we found this little hidden gem, but I'm afraid it will be discovered and everyone will know this secret.

  • Pros: Great service, addicting drinks and atmosphere
  • Cons: none

The Details on Sunita Bar

Place Categories:

  • incredible cocktails
  • very romantic place
  • good drinks
  • incredible special service
  • enjoy great imported beers
  • enjoy conversation
  • favorite mango mojito
  • very romantic eversympathetic ear
  • great hand
  • fabulous wines
  • favorite spot
  • fabulous sangria
  • good crowd
  • very good ginger saketini
  • enjoy single malts
  • beautiful bartenderowner
  • fresh juices
  • big draw
  • always impressed dates
  • beautiful bar
  • comfy couches
  • beautiful new loungy look
  • interesting people
  • favorite ginger splash
  • full liquor