Felice Wine Bar
A Downtown Chic, Intimate Wine Bar in the Heart of the Upper East Side
(212) 593-2223
1166 1st Avenue
(at 64th Street)
New York,
NY
10065
40.762458
-73.959899
Neighborhoods: Lenox Hill, Midtown, Upper East Side
What People Are Saying About Felice Wine Bar
The Owner
Felice Wine Bar
Owner
FELICE reflects the soul of Italy, inspired by the sophisticated streets of Florence and the rustic warmth of the Tuscan countryside. This cozy NYC newcomer showcases a relaxed ambience, with subdued lighting, exposed brick walls lined with linear shelves filled with wine, as well as rich, tufted leather seats. Italian wines and flavors from Tuscany will now be served in a modern space, infused with traditional elements, on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Felice features classic Italian dishes from the Sant Ambroeus restaurant menu as well as tasting items and small plates, prepared by Chef Simone Parisotto, former Chef at Emporio Armani Cafe in Italy and Monaco and current Chef at Sant Ambroeus in Southampton, NY.
FELICE offers a unique wine list composed of over 100 bottles of white, red & sparkling Italian wines with 15 wines offered by the glass.
Catering is available for 10+
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The space formerly occupied by Focaccia Fiorentina now houses this wine bar, which features a menu of pastas, seafood and assorted snacks designed to be paired with specific house wines.
User Reviews
Knc4552
January 04, 2009
Even after you get past the obnoxious guy running the door, Felice continues to disappoint--and I have given this place more than one shot to impress, to be fair. The service is atrocious, and the food is below par. The wine list is this restaurant's only redeeming quality. I would be tempted to add ambiance as a plus as well, as the restaurant looks charming at first glance, but my idea of a quaint and cozy experience does not include being sat on top of two other couples, or (often) at the same table! You can barely hear your own company over the boisterous mayhem and the loud, ridiculous music selection. Our meal was entirely rushed--our entrees were pushed on us after only two bites of our appetizers, which were not as described on the menu. I ordered the linguine alle vongole for my entree, and it tasted like beach. The waitstaff is inconsistent, with little to no attention to detail. My husband and I frequent Manhattan restaurants often, and we will not be returning here.
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Bernadette10017
November 12, 2008
As we were going to a film nearby, we got there early, and were shown to a cozy corner table (this seems incredible since it felt like the first day of winter and the windows are all glass!) and were treated like royalty even though there were only several couples seated at the time. We started with an interesting selection of cheeses, including a fine gorgonzola, a Peccorino/Romano and a Spanish Manchego served with a flowery honey and dried fruits and nuts. The special appetizer that day, a thinly sliced salmon carpaccio, served with avocado and topped with festive greens sprinkled with sesame seeds was a refreshing and light interlude. The bronzino special of the day, grilled to perfection as well as red snapper, were wonderful and festively presented. The vegetables looked like confetti, were presented like pasta and were topped by lightly fried leeks: delicioso! Wine from the region....we went with the well-informed suggestions of the maitre d' (Matt was fantastic!) and we were not disappointed. I am not Italian, so I cannot criticize the Italian-ness of the place, but if this were an introduction to a trip to Tuscany, it would be a great start! Dessert was a chocolate mousse-like cake and was light and as good as can be found in any pasticceria...the music was not overwhelming and by the time we left, every seat in the house and at the bar was full....which tells you something! We'd go back again in a heartbeat when we are in the neighborhood...it's even worth a trip!
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foodjunkie114
August 25, 2008
In a neighborhood with more good Mexican food than anything else it is so refreshing to have this cute and cozy little wine bar in the neighborhood. I love sitting at the bar with either of the great bartenders they have. While the pesto isn't my favorite dish, (I cant get enough of the spinach and ricotta ravioli with the insane sage butter) my friend can't get anything but it. And the education of italian wines has been great to learn. I love enjoying a glass of the tassinaia with my meal or on a relaxing afternoon on my way out. Those in the neighborhood looking for a sophisticated place to hangout, we finally have it.
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The Extras:
In addition too a lengthy list of wines, Felice has a full bar.
Category:
Restaurants, Catering, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Cuisine:
Message from Felice Wine Bar
- Over 100 Italian Wines
- Classic Italian Dishes
- Cozy, Relaxed, Intimate
FELICE reflects the soul of Italy, inspired by the sophisticated streets of Florence and the rustic warmth of the Tuscan countryside. This cozy NYC newcomer showcases a relaxed ambience, with subdued lighting, exposed brick walls lined with linear shelves filled with wine, as well as rich, tufted leather seats. Italian wines and flavors from Tuscany will now be served in a modern space, infused with traditional elements, on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Felice features classic Italian dishes from the Sant Ambroeus restaurant menu as well as tasting items and small plates, prepared by Chef Simone Parisotto, former Chef at Emporio Armani Cafe in Italy and Monaco and current Chef at Sant Ambroeus in Southampton, NY.
FELICE offers a unique wine list composed of over 100 bottles of white, red & sparkling Italian wines with 15 wines offered by the glass.
Catering is available for 10+
