(212) 925-8510

211 W Broadway (nr. Franklin St.)
New York, NY 10013 40.719 -74.0065

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Neighborhoods: Tribeca, Downtown

VINOVINO.NET

Hours:

mon-wed 5pm-11pm

thu/fri 5pm-1am

sat 2pm-1am

sun 3pm-10pm

Last updated 8.29.11

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Wine Stores, Bars & Pubs, Wine Bars

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What People Are Saying About Vinovino

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Tribeca enoteca and wine store offers 200 artisanal bottles and over 30 by the glass, plus free tastings.

Editor's Tips

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.
ambiance
94.44000244140625% positive
  1. “The full view of the adjacent wine shop was a neat touch, perhaps a bit too bright at times, but nonetheless pleasant and amusing.”
  2. “Great atmosphere and staff”
  3. “Unbelievably gorgeous but unpretentious atmosphere, warm and casual.”
  4. “The view of the store thrugh the glass wall is impressive.”
  5. “The quality is outstanding and the place is down to earth and comfortable.”
  6. “The atmosphere is gorgeous, warm and inviting and I always meet nice people there.”
  7. “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.”
  8. “Extremely pleasant, comfortable atmosphere.”
  9. “Classy, hot (romantic) wine bar with nice service.”
  10. “The view of the wine shop through the huge glass wall is pretty impressive and a nice touch.”
  11. “great ambiance, an amazing wine list and a place to bump into those on the who's who list.”
  12. “The bar looks into the wine shop and the whole atmosphere is warm--kinda feels like you're in Sonoma, California.”
  13. “The atmosphere is warm, the food is delicious and the people (working and visiting) are delightful.”
  14. “The bar has a cool vibe and warm atmosphere.”
  15. “Really great atmosphere, helpful hosts, great wines and cheeses.”
  16. “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!”
  17. “Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff, great wine and great ambience!”
  18. “There are comfortable leather couches - it's good for a date and for groups.”
drinks
90.90999603271484% positive
  1. “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.”
  2. “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!”
  3. “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.”
  4. “The full view of the adjacent wine shop was a neat touch, perhaps a bit too bright at times, but nonetheless pleasant and amusing.”
  5. “place to be seen and a place to have great wine”
  6. “The bar has a cool vibe and warm atmosphere.”
  7. “The staff is very attentive and helpful in suggesting wines we might enjoy.”
  8. “The bar looks into the wine shop and the whole atmosphere is warm--kinda feels like you're in Sonoma, California.”
  9. “Really great atmosphere, helpful hosts, great wines and cheeses.”
  10. “Have always had a great glass of wine here.”
  11. “The best wine bar in NYC!”
  12. “Tasted a bunch of great wines at the bar with friends and bought a bottle at the store for later.”
  13. “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.”
  14. “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.”
  15. “Overall a very cool vibe with quality wine and a beautiful space.”
  16. “Classy, hot (romantic) wine bar with nice service.”
  17. “great ambiance, an amazing wine list and a place to bump into those on the who's who list.”
  18. “She answered our questions, provided delicious wines, and amazing cured meats/cheeses where the plates were always being refilled.”
  19. “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!”
  20. “Great thought went into this varied wine list - truly wonderful.”
  21. “have to say, vino vino has the perfect balance and has become my favorite wine bar in the city.”
  22. “The view of the wine shop through the huge glass wall is pretty impressive and a nice touch.”
  23. “Another employee opened our bottle of wine and set us up with a nice cheese plate which was pretty good.”
  24. “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!”
  25. “The retail space is a great opportunity to buy some wine if you taste something you really like.”
  26. “Was totally surprised by this place -- expected your typical city uppity wine bar and instead found a truly unique experience.”
  27. “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!”
  28. “The wines and horderves were perfect.”
  29. “Would love to see some small simple menu offerings to pair with the wines.”
  30. “GREAT for good conversation w/ wine.”
  31. “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.”
  32. “The store/bar is beautiful, sophisticated and so clean (it was so clean, I couldn't help but notice).”
  33. “Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff, great wine and great ambience!”
food quality
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “She answered our questions, provided delicious wines, and amazing cured meats/cheeses where the plates were always being refilled.”
  2. “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.”
  3. “The atmosphere is warm, the food is delicious and the people (working and visiting) are delightful.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Would love to see some small simple menu offerings to pair with the wines.”
  2. “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!”
  3. “Great variety by the glass and easy to go next door and buy what you tasted.”
  4. “The cheeese menu looked cool, but they could use a few more nibbles for pairings.”
  5. “However, the staff was amazingly helpful in working within my limits and putting together a delightful selection.”
  6. “She worked with what we wanted to pay and created a great menu.”
  7. “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"?”
  8. “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!”
  9. “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!”
  10. “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.”
  11. “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.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Vino Vino is a great place with an friendly inviting staff.”
  2. “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.”
  3. “Tasted a bunch of great wines at the bar with friends and bought a bottle at the store for later.”
  4. “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.”
  5. “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"?”
  6. “great ambiance, an amazing wine list and a place to bump into those on the who's who list.”
service
94.73999977111816% positive
  1. “Great atmosphere and staff”
  2. “Delightful: Friendly, knowledgeable staff.”
  3. “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.”
  4. “The atmosphere is warm, the food is delicious and the people (working and visiting) are delightful.”
  5. “Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff.”
  6. “The staff was friendly and everything went very smoothly.”
  7. “The staff is very attentive and helpful in suggesting wines we might enjoy.”
  8. “Super friendly, easy to talk to staff.”
  9. “Owners are very friendly and welcoming.”
  10. “However, the staff was amazingly helpful in working within my limits and putting together a delightful selection.”
  11. “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.”
  12. “The atmosphere is gorgeous, warm and inviting and I always meet nice people there.”
  13. “Vino Vino is a great place with an friendly inviting staff.”
  14. “Classy, hot (romantic) wine bar with nice service.”
  15. “Great, friendly, knowledgeable staff, great wine and great ambience!”
  16. “the staff has always been really friendly each time i've been and really helpful, no pretensious sommeliers.”
  17. “Service was friendly and knowledgeable.”
  18. “The staff is extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable.”
  19. “The owners Jay and Ashley were friendly and extremely knowledgable about their offerings.”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “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.”
  2. “The view of the wine shop through the huge glass wall is pretty impressive and a nice touch.”
  3. “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.”
  4. “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.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/26/10

Perfect Gathering!

by mimore

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?
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/25/10

Great Wine Bar

by xavi1

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/22/09

Never been dissapointed

by kvivavino

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...
1 Star Rating: Poor

01/08/09

Jay doesn't pay his workers

by louisglass

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
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/24/08

Vino Vino is a winner!

by mackerelmorcilla

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

The Details on Vinovino

Place Categories:

  • knowledgeable staff
  • favorite place
  • warm whole atmosphere
  • great artisanal wines
  • very friendly owners
  • sophisticated storebar
  • favorite wine bar
  • nice cheese plate
  • very cool retail experience
  • nice service
  • cool cheeese menu
  • way reasonable prices
  • full glass
  • great melissa
  • beautiful setting
  • great cheese
  • love vino
  • pretty impressive view
  • impressive glass wall
  • beautiful space
  • nice dress
  • never bad recommendation
  • great peter
  • nice people
  • inviting birthday spot