Cavatappo Wine Bar

(212) 426-0919

1728 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10128 40.78 -73.95

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Neighborhoods: Yorkville, Midtown

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Wine Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Bar Menu

Smoking Permitted:

No

What People Are Saying About Cavatappo Wine Bar

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The Scene – So small it barely fits 20 people comfortably, this mini slice of the Upper East Side is dedicated to fine wines. Mirrors strewn throughout make a valient attempt at enlarging the space, while tiny touches include a collection of vintage and oversized corkscrews bedecking the orange and exposed brick walls, and bottles stacked ceiling-high. – – The Draw – For the amateur, a helpful menu separates wine into tangible categories--"full-bodied and robust" like the '98 Shiraz or "floral and aromatic" like the '03 Pinot Grigio. With eager-to-please bartenders…

Editor's Tips

On the Menu:
Finger sandwiches like a humus and roasted pepper combo go well with a variety of wines.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. This wine bar it's a cozy gem on the UES.
  2. We met some friends here for a quick drink before going to a night club - it was great - good service and very relaxed atmosphere.
  3. It is nice to sit outside in the summer but offers a cozy atmosphere inside during the winter months.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. Excellent wine bar
  2. loved the Cavatappo Wine bar the moment I walked in.
  3. great for a date or just to end any day with a good glass of wine (love the Montepulciano).
  4. Nice to finally have a good wine bar close by.
  5. love this tiny wine bar on the upper east side.
  6. This wine bar it's a cozy gem on the UES.
  7. We met some friends here for a quick drink before going to a night club - it was great - good service and very relaxed atmosphere.
  8. Romantic, great wines, tasty tapas.
  9. The food is simple but delicious along with an impressive wine list.
  10. Just a nice place to drink.
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. The food is simple but delicious along with an impressive wine list.
  2. Romantic, great wines, tasty tapas.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. nice place
  2. Just a nice place to drink.
service
100.0% positive
  1. We met some friends here for a quick drink before going to a night club - it was great - good service and very relaxed atmosphere.
  2. Wonderful knowledgeable staff.
  3. The music and the service is really good.
  4. Very knowledgeable staff.
  5. The staff is so nice and welcomes people asking for suggestions.
value
0.0% positive
  1. Wine can be a bit pricey.
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. We met some friends here for a quick drink before going to a night club - it was great - good service and very relaxed atmosphere.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/07/08

nice place

by DavidHoww at Citysearch

We met some friends here for a quick drink before going to a night club - it was great - good service and very relaxed atmosphere. Nice to finally have a good wine bar close by.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/29/08

Amazing selection and ambience

by beamleech at Citysearch

Great place to bring family. My husband and I love it! Wine can be a bit pricey. but everything selected was very reasonable. Just a nice place to drink. We loooove wine.

  • Pros: You get everything you go there for.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/21/08

My fav local spot!

by rigsnyc at Citysearch

I use to live on 90th and 2nd so I spent many an evening at Cavatappo. Recently I moved 10 blocks south and decided to try some new wine bars... nothing compares to the this place though. Although it is small and can be a little crowded sometimes it is by far worth it. The staff is so nice and welcomes people asking for suggestions. They truly want you to have a wonderful time. It is nice to sit outside in the summer but offers a cozy atmosphere inside during the winter months. Perfect for meeting a friend or a date because it is a very calming atmosphere. The food is simple but delicious along with an impressive wine list. I always get the cheese plate and mixed olives, although there are many great choices. I definitely suggest checking this place out and promise it will be come one of your local favs too!

  • Pros: Friendly staff, great food and wine selections, memorable date spot
  • Cons: A little small inside
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/24/08

Lovely!!

by loreniux at Citysearch

This wine bar it's a cozy gem on the UES... great for a date or just to end any day with a good glass of wine (love the Montepulciano). The bruschettas are awesome and the cheese plater too. The music and the service is really good.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/10/06

Perfect

by bluedaisy at Citysearch

Romantic, great wines, tasty tapas. Perfect date place.

Highly recommended.

Lots of character.

A little small, but that's okay. Very knowledgeable staff.

The Details on Cavatappo Wine Bar

Place Categories:

  • knowledgeable staff
  • impressive wine
  • loved cavatappo wine bar
  • really good service
  • nice place
  • recommended highly
  • cozy gem
  • really good music
  • tasty tapas
  • awesome bruschettas
  • cozy atmosphere inside
  • love tiny wine bar
  • love montepulciano
  • romantic great wines
  • very reasonable everything
  • good relaxed atmosphere
  • good glass
  • very enjoyable evening