Vinovino

When to Go:: The VinoVino store holds different hours than the bar---it's open Monday through Saturday 11am until 11pm, and Sundays 12pm to 8pm.
The Extras:: Call ahead for the schedule of free wine tasting held weekly, and wine classes held each month.
On the Menu:: At the bar, pair your wine selection with cured meats, cheeses and other snacks. Champagne and microbrews are offered as alternative sips.

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ambiance	94.44000244140625% positive	“The atmosphere is gorgeous, warm and inviting and I always meet nice people there.” “Needless to say, everyone had a great time - the wines and beer options chosen for us were excellent - which kept even the non-wine drinkers extremely happy, and the location was simply stunning!” “The bar looks into the wine shop and the whole atmosphere is warm--kinda feels like you're in Sonoma, California.” “Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff, great wine and great ambience!” “Classy, hot (romantic) wine bar with nice service.” “The atmosphere is warm, the food is delicious and the people (working and visiting) are delightful.” “The view of the wine shop through the huge glass wall is pretty impressive and a nice touch.” “The view of the store thrugh the glass wall is impressive.” “great ambiance, an amazing wine list and a place to bump into those on the who's who list.” “There are comfortable leather couches - it's good for a date and for groups.” “Extremely pleasant, comfortable atmosphere.” “Unbelievably gorgeous but unpretentious atmosphere, warm and casual.” “The bar has a cool vibe and warm atmosphere.” “Great atmosphere and staff” “She said it was so fun and trendy yet it was also her favorite place to buy nice artisanal wines because they were the only place that offered fair prices and had such selection.” “Really great atmosphere, helpful hosts, great wines and cheeses.” “The full view of the adjacent wine shop was a neat touch, perhaps a bit too bright at times, but nonetheless pleasant and amusing.” “The quality is outstanding and the place is down to earth and comfortable.”
drinks	90.90999603271484% positive	“Really great atmosphere, helpful hosts, great wines and cheeses.” “The store/bar is beautiful, sophisticated and so clean (it was so clean, I couldn't help but notice).” “Another employee opened our bottle of wine and set us up with a nice cheese plate which was pretty good.” “Tasted a bunch of great wines at the bar with friends and bought a bottle at the store for later.” “lastly, forgot to say that their pours are full and while at another wine bar downtown i got slightly larger portions on my meat and cheese plate it was considerably worse and not worth it.” “Overall a very cool vibe with quality wine and a beautiful space.” “cannot guard this secret any longer - I am telling all my friends to shop there and enjoy the beautiful setting while trying great new wines!” “The staff is very attentive and helpful in suggesting wines we might enjoy.” “The view of the wine shop through the huge glass wall is pretty impressive and a nice touch.” “Great thought went into this varied wine list - truly wonderful.” “GREAT for good conversation w/ wine.” “The retail space is a great opportunity to buy some wine if you taste something you really like.” “The bar looks into the wine shop and the whole atmosphere is warm--kinda feels like you're in Sonoma, California.” “The server brings the bottle over and lets you taste the wine before you get the full glass, which I just cannot say enough good things about.” “agree with other posts that their "snack" menu is limited but it is still a wonderful place to grab a glass or two of wine with friends.” “Unlike many wine bar/shops in NYC, Jay (the owner) always finds the coolest wines at good prices - I have never had a bad recommendation from him.” “Needless to say, everyone had a great time - the wines and beer options chosen for us were excellent - which kept even the non-wine drinkers extremely happy, and the location was simply stunning!” “Classy, hot (romantic) wine bar with nice service.” “Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff, great wine and great ambience!” “What matters is that if you want to experience a truly unique wine bar to impress friends, family or a cool date, this will always be one of my top choices!” “great ambiance, an amazing wine list and a place to bump into those on the who's who list.” “have to say, vino vino has the perfect balance and has become my favorite wine bar in the city.” “The best wine bar in NYC!” “She answered our questions, provided delicious wines, and amazing cured meats/cheeses where the plates were always being refilled.” “place to be seen and a place to have great wine” “The full view of the adjacent wine shop was a neat touch, perhaps a bit too bright at times, but nonetheless pleasant and amusing.” “The cheese plate was good but I felt their selection of appetizers was very limited and we left after finishing our wine and ended up at the nearby Bubble Lounge which had more snacks and lots of bubbly!” “Would love to see some small simple menu offerings to pair with the wines.” “Was totally surprised by this place -- expected your typical city uppity wine bar and instead found a truly unique experience.” “The bar has a cool vibe and warm atmosphere.” “Have always had a great glass of wine here.” “She said it was so fun and trendy yet it was also her favorite place to buy nice artisanal wines because they were the only place that offered fair prices and had such selection.” “The wines and horderves were perfect.”
food quality	66.66999816894531% positive	“She answered our questions, provided delicious wines, and amazing cured meats/cheeses where the plates were always being refilled.” “The atmosphere is warm, the food is delicious and the people (working and visiting) are delightful.” “lastly, forgot to say that their pours are full and while at another wine bar downtown i got slightly larger portions on my meat and cheese plate it was considerably worse and not worth it.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“Needless to say, everyone had a great time - the wines and beer options chosen for us were excellent - which kept even the non-wine drinkers extremely happy, and the location was simply stunning!” “The cheeese menu looked cool, but they could use a few more nibbles for pairings.” “When I take a "vino-vino" selection to a freinds house - they always love it and ask if I got it from "that great place in the city"?” “She worked with what we wanted to pay and created a great menu.” “agree with other posts that their "snack" menu is limited but it is still a wonderful place to grab a glass or two of wine with friends.” “She said it was so fun and trendy yet it was also her favorite place to buy nice artisanal wines because they were the only place that offered fair prices and had such selection.” “What matters is that if you want to experience a truly unique wine bar to impress friends, family or a cool date, this will always be one of my top choices!” “However, the staff was amazingly helpful in working within my limits and putting together a delightful selection.” “Would love to see some small simple menu offerings to pair with the wines.” “Great variety by the glass and easy to go next door and buy what you tasted.” “The cheese plate was good but I felt their selection of appetizers was very limited and we left after finishing our wine and ended up at the nearby Bubble Lounge which had more snacks and lots of bubbly!”
overall	100.0% positive	“Vino Vino is a great place with an friendly inviting staff.” “Tasted a bunch of great wines at the bar with friends and bought a bottle at the store for later.” “When I take a "vino-vino" selection to a freinds house - they always love it and ask if I got it from "that great place in the city"?” “great ambiance, an amazing wine list and a place to bump into those on the who's who list.” “She said it was so fun and trendy yet it was also her favorite place to buy nice artisanal wines because they were the only place that offered fair prices and had such selection.” “On my 1st visit, I was greeted by 2 women and told them how nice the place looked, they agreed and handed me a glass of champagne.”
service	94.73999977111816% positive	“However, the staff was amazingly helpful in working within my limits and putting together a delightful selection.” “The atmosphere is warm, the food is delicious and the people (working and visiting) are delightful.” “the staff has always been really friendly each time i've been and really helpful, no pretensious sommeliers.” “Great atmosphere and staff” “The staff is extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.” “Service was friendly and knowledgeable.” “The server brings the bottle over and lets you taste the wine before you get the full glass, which I just cannot say enough good things about.” “Vino Vino is a great place with an friendly inviting staff.” “The atmosphere is gorgeous, warm and inviting and I always meet nice people there.” “Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff, great wine and great ambience!” “Delightful: Friendly, knowledgeable staff.” “Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff.” “Classy, hot (romantic) wine bar with nice service.” “We were discussing New York hangouts, bars, etc and I mentioned that I loved this little winebar in Tribeca and that the owners were such great people.” “The staff was friendly and everything went very smoothly.” “The staff is very attentive and helpful in suggesting wines we might enjoy.” “The owners Jay and Ashley were friendly and extremely knowledgable about their offerings.” “Super friendly, easy to talk to staff.” “Owners are very friendly and welcoming.”
value	75.0% positive	“The view of the wine shop through the huge glass wall is pretty impressive and a nice touch.” “Unlike many wine bar/shops in NYC, Jay (the owner) always finds the coolest wines at good prices - I have never had a bad recommendation from him.” “lastly, forgot to say that their pours are full and while at another wine bar downtown i got slightly larger portions on my meat and cheese plate it was considerably worse and not worth it.” “She said it was so fun and trendy yet it was also her favorite place to buy nice artisanal wines because they were the only place that offered fair prices and had such selection.”

01/26/10

Perfect Gathering!

by mimore at Citysearch

Had a surprise birthday party for my son here, and it couldn't have gone any better. I am extremely budget conscious and was a bit worried given the affluent area and range of prices. However, the staff was amazingly helpful in working within my limits and putting together a delightful selection.

Needless to say, everyone had a great time - the wines and beer options chosen for us were excellent - which kept even the non-wine drinkers extremely happy, and the location was simply stunning! The full view of the adjacent wine shop was a neat touch, perhaps a bit too bright at times, but nonetheless pleasant and amusing.

Thank you! Will always come here again!

Pros: Ambiance, Wine Choices, Great for Small Groups
Cons: A Little Too Hidden Perhaps?

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01/25/10

Great Wine Bar

by xavi1 at Citysearch

A friend recommended vino vino to me for a small gathering and I have to say, I have always enjoyed my visits since. The selections change quite a bit, which is fine if you're into always trying something new. The quality is outstanding and the place is down to earth and comfortable. The view of the wine shop through the huge glass wall is pretty impressive and a nice touch.

I don't understand why Citysearch allows one of the reviews to personally attack the owners - it doesn't affect my opinion and I have always been treated extremely well, but I don't care. That reviewer sounds like a loser anyways.

What matters is that if you want to experience a truly unique wine bar to impress friends, family or a cool date, this will always be one of my top choices!

Pros: selection, location, uniqueness
Cons: sometimes a bit hard to find

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10/22/09

Never been dissapointed

by kvivavino at Citysearch

Have been coming here since they opened. Have always had a great glass of wine here. No hassles. Great place to chill with friends. Nice job!!!!

Pros: great wine list, awesome service
Cons: not enough outdoor seating...

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01/08/09

Jay doesn't pay his workers

by louisglass at Citysearch

I worked for Vino Vino over a year. I wrote a very fair review of the place under my reviewer name, Louis Glass, back in January. It was a fair assessment of the place in the same way my other reviews are fair.

And what am I to do? A month ago the owner, Jay Donayre, started giving me my tips check and they kept bouncing.

When I sought to rectify the situation in time for my August rent and health insurance checks to go through, he left me hanging, ignored, worse then snubbed.

To this day (with September rent and health insurance checks about to be sent out) he still owes me nearly a thousand dollars. He keeps ignoring me. Or he'll respond to a text message that surely the money will be ready as soon as another payment clears.

I saw him do this to wine vendors and other small businesses throughout my year working for him. I never thought he'd do it to me.

–Gabriel

Pros: nice enough wine
Cons: not nice enough for the price

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11/24/08

Vino Vino is a winner!

by mackerelmorcilla at Citysearch

I've only been here a few times, but this place is, amongst other things, very reliable. It is a long, spacious establishment with a wine store inside, divided from the bar area with glass. There are comfortable leather couches - it's good for a date and for groups.

The wine selection is large; I don't recall what I had in the first times I went, but this time I had a German red which was surprisingly sweet and not tart.

This is a mature, classy wine bar. It's a far cry from the crowded, loud lounges elsewhere downtown. You will often seen customers in their 50s and 60s here quietly enjoying their wine selections and salumi platters (one of which I ordered in a previous visit and was very good).

My only concern was that it was quite empty on a Saturday night... there were 3 sets of customers including us and when we left at 11, there was nobody coming in. I hope this was just an off night, I would not want Vino Vino to close!

Extremely pleasant, comfortable atmosphere... GREAT for good conversation w/ wine. A must visit in lower Manhattan!

Pros: atmosphere, lots of space, great for conversation, good for dates and groups
Cons: can't think of one

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01/26/10

Perfect Gathering!

by mimore at Citysearch

01/25/10

Great Wine Bar

by xavi1 at Citysearch

10/22/09

Never been dissapointed

by kvivavino at Citysearch

01/08/09

Jay doesn't pay his workers

by louisglass at Citysearch

11/24/08

Vino Vino is a winner!

by mackerelmorcilla at Citysearch

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