Bruschetteria

(646) 415-8681

92 Rivington St (nr. Orchard St.)
New York, NY 10002 40.7203 -73.9887

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Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown

Hours:

Mon-Sat, noon-11pm

Price:

$

Last updated 4.14.11

Category:

Restaurants, Dessert Shops

Payment Methods:

Cash

Restaurant Special Features:

Quiet, Hidden Find, Lunch Spot, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Tapas / Small Plates, Soups, Italian

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What People Are Saying About Bruschetteria

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In Short – At this bright spot for Italian sandwiches, panini and (you guessed it) bruschetta, everything is miniature and authentic. The space fits an open kitchen and 20 lime-green folding chairs made from Italian leather. Diners sip wine from stemless Riedell glasses, munch on salads like seared tuna mixed with arugula, carrots, olives, hard-boiled eggs and vinaigrette, and dig into shareable plates of exotic bruschetta. The house specialty is topped with Fontina cheese and caramelized onions.

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When to Go:
After dinner, the intimate space transforms into a romantic, candlelit wine bar.
Breakfast:
Breakfast is available before noon. Feel free to sit down and relax with a breakfast sandwich or grab a pastry and go.
What to Drink:
The bulk of the short wine list comes from Italy, with only one of the eight bottles priced over $30. If you'd rather sip something warm, the espresso beans are also Italian.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “private atmosphere and friendly service complement a unique, delicious menu.”
  2. “This cozy cafe has a thoughtful menu offering just the right balance of simple yet delicious options.”
  3. “Bruschetteria is a cozy, intimate oasis on the Lower East Side.”
  4. “cozy neighborhood spot, unique menu.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “It's the only place I know of where you can order different kinds of bruschetta for appetizer, entree, and even dessert!”
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. “Obviously good wines but Excellent pressed sandwiches and the BEST tuna tartare I have ever had.”
  2. “nice cute place to get sandwhiches and have a glass of wine.”
food quality
100.0% positive
  1. “private atmosphere and friendly service complement a unique, delicious menu.”
  2. “the pressed sandwiches are absolutely delicious, and the gazpacho was to die for.”
  3. “This cozy cafe has a thoughtful menu offering just the right balance of simple yet delicious options.”
  4. “The food was excellent, I had the most amazing banana peanut butter bruschetta.”
  5. “Food was great and tasted fresh.”
  6. “Obviously good wines but Excellent pressed sandwiches and the BEST tuna tartare I have ever had.”
  7. “Salads and pressed sandwiches are perfectly composed, and heartier options such as lasagne and other savory dishes sounded great.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Salads and pressed sandwiches are perfectly composed, and heartier options such as lasagne and other savory dishes sounded great.”
  2. “cozy neighborhood spot, unique menu.”
  3. “This cozy cafe has a thoughtful menu offering just the right balance of simple yet delicious options.”
  4. “private atmosphere and friendly service complement a unique, delicious menu.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “nice cute place to get sandwhiches and have a glass of wine.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “private atmosphere and friendly service complement a unique, delicious menu.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “the salads are huge and have very interesting ingredients.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/01/09

That felt good

by Draugust at Citysearch

Came recommended by a friend. Sat at the front, Waitress was chill and took our order, filled our waters as we finished, didn't smother us. Food was great and tasted fresh.

  • Pros: Small.Cozy.Cheap.Good Food
  • Cons: Cash Only
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/13/08

cozy neighborhood spot, unique menu.

by gabber at Citysearch

I almost didn't want to write this review, because I hate to let my secret out. Bruschetteria is a cozy, intimate oasis on the Lower East Side. A private atmosphere and friendly service complement a unique, delicious menu. It's the only place I know of where you can order different kinds of bruschetta for appetizer, entree, and even dessert! Thank you for such a memorable dining experience!!!

  • Pros: cozy spot with yummy food.
  • Cons: that there is only one Bruschettria. I wish there were more.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/07/07

sooooo yummy

by cerrissa at Citysearch

i went to this place for lunch on the weekend and it was great! the salads are huge and have very interesting ingredients. i got the one with chorizo sausage and goat cheese while my friend got one with seared tuna and they were really nice when she wanted to substitute one ingredient for another. i saw some of the paninis at our neighbor's table and they looked absolutely to die for. going back tonight for dinner! going to try out some of the wines this time.

  • Pros: large portions and interesting ingredients
  • Cons: very small space, not good for a group
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/16/07

excellent food,, atmosphere and friendly staff

by hope4256 at Citysearch

what a wonderful spot for lunch...the pressed sandwiches are absolutely delicious, and the gazpacho was to die for...the perfect blend of veggies and seasoning........if l lived in nyc this would be one of my regular diniing spots.....thanks for such a memorable lunch.....the atlanta girls

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/19/07

Wonderful place to stop in for a bite on the LES

by metro6 at Citysearch

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Bruschetteria. This cozy cafe has a thoughtful menu offering just the right balance of simple yet delicious options. Salads and pressed sandwiches are perfectly composed, and heartier options such as lasagne and other savory dishes sounded great. There is a nice list of wines and other beverages to round out the meal. Service was warm and knowledgeable- this is the perfect place to relax over a light lunch or have an intimate dinner.

  • Pros: Fresh and flavorful dishes, cozy atmosphere, nicely varied menu

The Details on Bruschetteria

Place Categories:

  • warm service
  • decent place
  • tasted fresh food
  • unique menu
  • memorable lunch
  • cozy neighborhood spot
  • very interesting ingredients
  • nice cute
  • huge salads
  • cozy intimate oasis
  • fantastic new spot
  • good wines
  • order different kinds
  • just loved little restaurant
  • cozy cafe
  • great heartier options
  • memorable dining experience
  • recommended came
  • most amazing banana peanut butter bruschetta
  • absolutely delicious pressed sandwiches
  • best tuna
  • perfect blend