The guide to New York City's best wine places 2025
From modern wine bars to Michelin powerhouses – and everything in between.
Here is the wine lover's guide to the greatest wine destinations in New York City.
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Phone: +1 (212) 231-9200
Address: 250 5th Avenue, New York
An opulent oasis on bustling Fifth Avenue, Café Carmellini is an elegant escape to a glittery and gilded New York of yesteryear. Settle into a plush velvet banquette and savour award-winning chef Andrew Carmellini’s menu of Italian and French-inspired cuisine, paired with a bottle or two from the list of about 1,800 wines curated by Master Sommelier Josh Nadel. Like the menu, the wine list also looks lovingly towards France and Italy but flirts with other regions, including Austria, the United States, Hungary, and Spain. Champagne lovers will geek out on the impressive range of producers and...
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Phone: +1 (212) 246-0412
Address: 13-15 West 54th Street, New York
For fine wines and cuisine served in a historic Manhattan setting, Il Gattopardo is hard to beat. Located across the street from the Museum of Modern Art, this elegant temple to Italian culinary traditions is housed in the landmarked 19th-century Rockefeller Townhouses. A popular spot for power lunches and cozy dinners, the wine list is a veritable greatest hit of Italian wines, from north to south. Co-owner Gianfranco Sorrentino hails from Naples and personally selects each wine on the comprehensive list. And while all the big names are represented, he also sources excellent bottles from smal...
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Phone: +1 (212) 353-8000
Address: 116 Loisaida Avenue, New York
An ode to the taverns of his native Serbia, owner Vladimir Ocokolji serves up hearty portions of homestyle cooking in this gritty but hip stretch of the East Village. A beloved favorite of locals hailing from the countries that formerly formed Yugoslavia, over time, word began to travel among wine lovers of all stripes about Kafana’s impressive list of wines from Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Austria, too. And a great selection of orange wines round out the reds and whites. The bottle prices are pretty reasonable by NYC standards. Cozy and low-key, you’ll eat...
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Phone: +1 (212) 729-1850
Address: 553 Manhattan Avenue, New York
Located in a former jazz club on a picturesque street just a few blocks from Harlem’s iconic 125th Street, everything about Clay feels authentically cool. The vibe, food, and wine adhere to the Uptown ethos of keeping it real. Wine buyer and co-owner Gabriela Davogustto has assembled an eclectic and exciting list of wines that emphasizes minimal intervention wines from smaller producers, near and far. The selections from Spain are particularly intriguing and take you on a wine lovers' journey that spans Catalonia, the Canary Islands, Galicia, and beyond.
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Phone: (917) 663-6223
Address: 63 Clinton Street, New York
There are very few teams in New York City that have worked together as long as Chef Sam Clonts and co-owner Raymond Trinh. They started their work career 10 years ago at 3-Michelin Star Brooklyn Fare, and then moved to 1-Star Bar Uchū. Finally, they decided to open their own concept, with the intent that fine dining doesn’t have to be pretentious. The food blends French, Japanese and southwestern cuisine into a tasting menu meant for people for all walks of life. The owners wanted the feel to be akin to having been welcomed into their home—boy, do I wish I had food like this at my house. The...
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Phone: +1 (646) 873-6071
Address: 13 East 13th Street, New York
When you enter the doors at Corkbuzz, you don’t have to wonder if the owner actually knows anything about wine; Laura Maniec is a Master of Wine. Maniec opened up Corkbuzz in 2011 near the energetic Union Square, and this full-service restaurant with wine at the heart of the menu remains a top spot for wine lovers. The eclectic list takes drinkers around the world to both famous and up-and-coming regions. In addition to the many offerings by the glass, pre-designed flights of three wines are affordably priced and have fun names like Laura’s Island Retreat and An Offer You Can’t Refuse. (There...
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Phone: +1 (212) 377-7171
Address: 37 East 50th Street, New York
One would never confuse Midtown Manhattan’s concrete streets with the beachy vibe of Northern California. Still, the coastal blues and pops of yellow in Monterey’s expansive dining room bring a certain left-coast chill to the Big Apple. Since opening in 2022, this energetic and elegant restaurant has garnered a loyal following for Chef James Tracey’s bold American cuisine; the menu features everything from dry-aged steaks to lavish seafood towers. Beverage Director Aviram Turgeman knows how to craft a fun and sophisticated wine list; he oversees the wine programs for the Chef Driven Group’s re...
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Phone: +1 (212) 658-1155
Address: 99 Prince Street, New York
Located inside Soho's trendy Mercer Hotel, at first glance, Sartiano's seems almost too cool; you may wonder if everyone is a model. But Sartiano's is more than just a pretty place; you'll breathe a sigh of relief when you dive into the killer wine list composed by beverage director Cameron Nadler. Leaning into the menu of modern Italian cuisine created by award-winning Chef Alfred Portale, the list showcases impressive selections from throughout Italy. But Nadler cleverly zigs and zags and includes a little something for every palate, along with options from the USA and France. And if you're...
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Phone: +1 (212) 528-0400
Address: 165 Duane Street, New York
For twenty-five years, Scalini Fedeli has held court in an elegant 19th-century building in Tribeca. Chef Michael Cetrulo’s soulful Italian cuisine continues to draw a loyal clientele, and the prix-fixe menu remains one of the best fine dining deals in town. The graceful, vaulted ceilings and soft lighting make Scalini Fedeli one of the most romantic dining rooms in NYC, yet also spacious and accommodating for celebratory groups and business dinners. But one of the best-kept secrets in town is Scalini Fedeli’s extensive list of Italian wines. Longtime general manager and wine buyer Nijaz Mavri...
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Phone: +1 (212) 875-5222
Address: 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York
Respected sommelier Amy Racine consulted award-winning chef Kwame Onwauchi on the small but mighty wine list for his critically acclaimed restaurant, Tatiana, named after his beloved sister, at Lincoln Center. Onwauchi’s exciting menu pays homage to the foods and flavors he loved growing up in the Bronx: Italian bakeries, Chinese takeout, Caribbean roti shops, and corner bodegas. Racine runs with that ethos by showcasing compelling wines from all corners of the globe, including the Western Cape, Uruguay, and the Canary Islands. Those unexpected bottles are mixed in with familiar selections fro...
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Phone: +1 (212) 933-4763
Address: 192 Grand Street, New York
Only in New York could you find a Galician tavern on the border of Little Italy and Chinatown. Founded by three brothers, Phil, Marco, and Victor González, with roots in Galicia, since opening in 2017, Tomiño has become a beloved spot for Spaniards craving the seafood-driven cuisine of this region in northwest Spain and for everyone in search of something deliciously different. There’s ample seating inside the bar or main dining room, and people-watching at the outside tables is bonus entertainment. Phil is a trained sommelier and has composed a small yet thoughtful list of Spanish wines, incl...
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Phone: +1 (212) 477-0777
Address: 42 East 20th Street, New York
Surviving in New York's competitive restaurant scene is no easy feat, but Gramercy Tavern is thriving at thirty years old. Gramercy Tavern's timeless rustic chic vibe and wood-fired cooking have outlived many dining trends. All these years later, it's still tough to snag a table without a reservation, and it's best to show up early if you want a seat at the bar. Award-winning Chef Michael Anthony's seasonally driven and vibrant cooking continues to dazzle diners, and beverage director Randall Restiano's wine list matches the menu in bravado and quality. The wine list spans 80+ pages and explor...
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Phone: +1 (212) 343-3660
Address: 6 West 24th Street, New York
The newest outpost of the group behind downtown Manhattan’s beloved decade-old Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, La Compagnie brings their cool wine bar vibes slightly uptown, just a few blocks from the iconic Flatiron building. The list is a deep dive into bottles from small producers. French wines dominate the list, but intriguing selections from other regions, including the United States, Italy, and South Africa, are also showcased.
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Phone: +1 (646) 490-5099
Address: 12 East 22nd Street, New York
Coqodaq challenges the outdated notion that Champagne is exclusively for fancy-schmancy meals. Serving up crispy Korean fried chicken alongside a soundtrack of thumping beats and a bubbly list boasting 400 bottles, Coqodaq touts its Champagne list as the largest in America. Assembled by Executive Beverage Director and Partner Victoria James, the Champagne list includes cult favorites and big houses. Coqodaq answers the question I never thought to ask: what Champagne pairs best with a caviar-topped chicken nugget?
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Phone: +1 (212) 722-0490
Address: 1614 3rd Avenue, New York
South African wines are woefully under-represented on many wine lists but take centre stage at Kaia. Founded by South African native Suzaan Hauptfleisch, this cosy and lively Upper East Side spot serves exclusively South African wines and cuisine. Kaia does a stellar job of showcasing the impressive array of varietals and styles South Africa produces.
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Phone: +1 (212) 787-8767
Address: 1 West 67th Street, New York
This romantic and serene restaurant is also a tad cheeky, courtesy of the frolicking nymphs in the “Fantasy Scenes with Naked Beauties” murals painted by influential artist Howard Chandler Christy in the 1920s and '30s. The twinkle in the nymphs’ eyes encourages you to eat, drink, and be merry, even if their lithe figures suggest otherwise. The Leopard’s expansive wine list is a journey through Italy, including legendary producers and off-the-beaten-path treasures.
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Phone: +1 (212) 230-5788
Address: 28 Liberty Street 60th floor, New York
Even this native New Yorker is awe-struck by Manhatta’s panoramic views 60 stories above Manhattan. The wine list also soars at this majestic entry in hospitality guru Danny Meyer’s portfolio of critically acclaimed restaurants. One could easily be intimidated by a list that boasts more than 2,500 labels, but the pages read like a meticulously plotted thriller with exciting stops in wine regions around the world, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, California, Italy, and the Southern Hemisphere.
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Phone: +1 (212) 582-6300
Address: 628 10th Avenue, New York
Shouldn't farm-to-table dining include what we drink? That's the simple but powerful premise behind chef/owner Charlie Marshall's New York-centric wine list at The Marshal in Hell's Kitchen. Even though New York state is the third largest producer of wine in the United States, finding a comprehensive selection of local wines at restaurants in the Big Apple can be challenging. The Marshal's menu features locally-sourced foods that pair beautifully with wines from throughout New York state, including the Finger Lakes, Long Island, and Hudson Valley.
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Phone: +1 (212) 873-6423
Address: 201 West 79th Street, New York
Provence's sunny vibes and flavours come alive at this beloved Upper West Side restaurant. Since opening more than two decades ago, Nice Matin has challenged the notion that a casual neighborhood spot can't have a serious wine game. As expected, there's a great selection of rosé, but many French reds and whites from the South of France are also featured. But there are no geographical barriers on Nice Matin's list, and under Beverage Director Aviram Turgeman's discerning eye, it roams tantalisingly through France, including Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy, and beyond. Spain, Italy, Portugal, Aust...
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Phone: +1 (212) 246-6000
Address: 801 9th Avenue, New York
It's Sicilian wine or nothing at Norma, and that's alright with me. Chef/owner Salvatore Fraterrigo hails from Trapani, on Sicily's west coast, and his trio of restaurants in NYC are an ode to Sicilian culinary traditions. The homestyle cooking shines when paired with a selection from Norma's list of superstar Sicilian producers and lesser-known gems from throughout the largest island in the Mediterranean.
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Phone: +1 (870) 600-3096
Address: 72 MacDougal Street, New York
Head west, wine lovers, to Parcelle's newest location in Greenwich Village. An elegant companion to the popular Parcelle wine bar in Chinatown, the well-crafted list at this sultry outpost nimbly hopscotches across regions, styles, and varietals. The list also features a charming selection of ‘old and rare’ and large format wines.
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Phone: +1 (929) 877-1718
Address: 200 Park Avenue, New York
Commuters at neighbouring Grand Central Terminal would be well-advised to detour and linger over the wine list at this upscale seafood restaurant in the historic MetLife Building. Wine Director Luke Boland has crafted a rich list of classics and surprises, including around 300 Champagnes. The robust selection of Burgundy certainly merits missing a train, and the well-rounded list also includes bottles from the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Italy, Spain, California, Oregon, and more.
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Address: 104 East 30th Street, New York
From the chef behind the ever-popular Atoboy came the 12 seat, reservation only Korean fine dining restaurant Atomix. Chef Junghyun Park’s “New Korean” tasting menu draws inspiration not only from his home of Korea, but also nods to his time working as a chef in London and New Zealand. The current menu is nine courses, and the menu tends to lean very heavily towards vegetables and fish. While the food is incredibly complex and technique driven, there is always something comforting about the flavors. The wine list at Atomix is first and foremost there to compliment the food. Due to the menu’...
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Phone: +1 212 613-8660
Address: 400 5th Avenue #2, New York
Grand Prix New York, presented by Catena Zapata 2023
Escape the world and bustling 5th Avenue and enter the Italian fine dining restaurant Ai Fiori. Located on the second floor of the Langham Hotel, only steps from the New York Public Library. The discrete space in brown and beige is made for couples, Italian families and power lunches alike. On our latest visit, two guys that both sounded very much like Kendall Roy in HBO's Succession discussed cap tables and funding at the table next to us. The venue is classic, the service is old school, yet forthcoming and the food is very good. In fact, this is the only place in the world where I've ordered...
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Phone: +1 212 554-1143
Address: 151 West 51st Street, New York
For some reason, you find yourself in Midtown. Maybe you messed up and were convinced you had to see Times Square. Maybe you've got tickets to a Broadway show and you need to seek refuge and perhaps a quick bite. Where do you go, you ask? No place better than Aldo Sohm's Wine Bar. Don't let the tastevin-wearing sommeliers scare you. Sit down, order a glass from any of the plethora of bottles that are open on any given night, eat some hearty small bites and hide from the madness that is the outside world.
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Phone: (833) 446-8666
Address: 98 Kenmare Street, New York
Bar Pasquale is the newest venture from Delicious Hospitality, the group behind Charlie Bird, Legacy Records and Pasquale Jones. (Full disclosure: I am the Beverage Director for the whole group.) While Pasquale Jones has always had its heart in Naples, Bar Pasquale focuses on Sicily. Both the food and the wine list are inspired by the time the team traveled together throughout the region. The wine list has a big focus on small producers from many of the sub-regions of Sicily. While Sicilian-focused, the list keeps a fair number of bottles on hand from the rest of Europe, as well as a small s...
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Phone: (212) 580-3572
Address: 94 Chambers Street #1, New York
International Sustainable Wine List of the Year, presented by Oddbird 2024
While many of the key players from Racine’s are still around, there is something unbelievably fresh and new about the feeling at Chambers. The food menu is charmingly broken up into the categories of First, Then, Followed By, and With. The food is extremely seasonal, driven by what is available that day at the market, and while the vibe is down-to-earth, the food and ambience are elegant and exciting. The wine list at Chambers is an absolute gem, which is no surprise as Pascaline Lepeltier is one of the partners. There are glasses of wine starting at $9 (a thing that is slowly disappearing f...
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Phone: (212) 235-7133
Address: 5 King Street, New York
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year New York, presented by Premium Estates of Austria 2024
Charlie Bird is a restaurant in Manhattan, New York City. The vibe at Charlie Bird is hard to describe at first. Yet it is a restaurant that more and more people try to emulate. It's an awkward elongated space, it can be loud and the "ambiance" of the busy 6th Avenue outside the windows certainly isn't serene. Yet, Charlie Bird is about comfort. About taking all the pretention out of dining. It's a place you can show up to in a t-shirt, jeans and sneakers, eat an unfussy, well-cooked meal and drink world-class wine. The wine list is short and heavily slanted towards the classics of Europe...
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Phone: (212) 517-1932
Address: 70 Pine Street, New York
Crown Shy opened in the financial district early 2019 and is a partnership between the chef James Kent, formerly of The NoMad, and Jeff Katz, managing partner at Del Posto. The building is a 67-stories beauty from 1932 that was recently converted into apartments and hotel rooms. The venue is expansive and beautiful, and the food has earned rave reviews, but we would like to point out the wine selection (see below). The place is busy and appreciated by financial types and wine lovers alike. (The name? It refers to tall trees, and yes, you can guess the address or find it here on the page). The...
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Phone: (212) 401-7986
Address: 16 West 22nd Street b/w 5th & 6th Avenue, New York
Cote has been self-described as a Korean Steakhouse, but it feels like so much more. For $65 you can opt for the butcher’s feast, which incorporates four selected cuts of A5 beef and a slew of accompanying sides. While the steak Omakase isn’t cheap at $185 a person, it’s one of the best dinners you can have in New York. During covid lockdown I ate quite a bit of take out, and trust me, the food travels well too. The wine list at Cote is what initially drew me in, which makes sense if you look at the folks who run it. They love large format wine, and you should definitely book a large party a...
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Phone: (917) 261-6791
Address: 90 East 10th Street, New York
Owners Chase and Josh have had a lot of time to plan their perfect restaurant and, boy, does it show. The duo met when Chase was working as the Wine Director at Momofuku Ko and Josh was the Corporate Chef for the group. They wanted a restaurant that combined the vibe of a French and English bistro, with the cuisine representing the French food woven through Josh’s history, with some Asian flair snuck in. The wine list in its entirety hovers around 800 references; however, there is a daily shortlist with a more navigable 250 references, 50 of which are under $100. The list is sorted alphabeti...
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Phone: (929) 367-7370
Address: 87 MacDougal Street, New York
Best Short List of the Year New York 2024
Dame is arguably one of the hardest seats to book in New York City, and there’s good reason for that. Chef Ed Szymanski’s food and wine list is playful, serious, reasonable and delicious all at the same time. This self-proclaimed “micro restaurant” has just 22 seats, but the playful English seafood restaurant is packed thanks to the lively bold flavors combined with a farmers' market sensibility that it offers. Think oysters with chartreuse and the best fish and chips you have ever had. While Dame uses the same seafood purveyor that you might find at any 3-Michelin Star restaurant, Ed and Patr...
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Phone: (212) 288-0033
Address: 60 East 65th Street, New York
Even though Daniel Boulud's classic French cooking may have fallen from grace in the eyes of some critics, this still is one of the temples of food and wine you must visit in the city. Dress up, come early and grab a Martini at the bar. Study the tome that is the wine list while waiting for your company. Marvel at the effortless skill and elegance of the service team. You're going to eat and drink extraordinarily well and dream of simpler times.
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Phone: (212) 717-9798
Address: 1411 3rd Avenue, New York
Eli's Table is a restaurant in Manhattan, New York City. Although not as much of a hidden gem as it used to be, the wine list at Eli's Table is still full of great, mature wine at very fair prices, especially given the neighborhood.
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Phone: (212) 889-0905
Address: 11 Madison Avenue, New York
International California Wine List of the Year, presented by Louis M. Martini 2024
Eleven Madison Park is a restaurant in Manhattan, New York City. A temple of gastronomy and for many, a must visit. The wine list is similarly impressive and expansive. The team has built what can only be described as a dream list. Not cheap, but then again, if you've secured a reservation at one of the world's most praised restaurants, skimping probably isn't your number one concern. The wine list at Eleven Madison Park stretches to more 200 pages and apart from California, it is mostly focused on Europe. Interestingly, Corsica has earned its own section.
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Phone: (917) 909-1427
Address: 348 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
On the border of Park Slope and Prospect heights is the ever difficult to get into, Fausto. Erin Shambura’s menu is full of incredible house made pastas, but I can never resist the chicken and the arancini. I always joke that you can judge everything you need to know about a restaurant by their chicken, and it certainly applies here, because both are great. The wine list has a great selection of wine from all over, but mostly focuses on French, Italian & American wine. There are always hidden gems on the list, some with a great amount of bottle age. My move is to have a cocktail at the bar w...
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Phone: 929) 367-7370
Address: 215 Union Street, Brooklyn
The team from Popina has opened another restaurant, this time inspired by a British chop house. When opening Gus’s Chop House they decided to “New Yorkify” a French bistro/ London chop house, while remaining an everyday restaurant that caters to how people like to eat in New York. While the focus is on the chops, the market sides are there to complement them. The menu changes frequently and the starters are incredible too; think hash browns with trout roe, pâté, and rillettes. The goal of the wine program was to create another great neighborhood restaurant that's also a wine destination with...
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Phone: (917) 909-0434
Address: 231 Court Street, Brooklyn
Located in Carrol Garden’s, June Wine Bar has long been a staple of the Brooklyn natural wine scene. This laid-back neighborhood favorite has recently been given an exciting boost when they brought on executive chef Diego Moya (formerly of Racines). Diego has always cooked some of my favorite food in the city, focusing on off-the-beat and path flavor combinations. The wine list definitely leans on the more natural side of things, there is even a section called “????????”. The champagne section is always full of exciting growers, but make sure not to skip “Not Champagne, but tastes damn good”...
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Phone: (917) 748-3248
Address: 517 West 38th Street, New York
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year New York 2023
Legacy Records is back and serving chef Ryan Hardy’s Italian inspired fare. Handmade pasta, raw bar and an incredible honey lacquered duck breast are not to be missed. In typical Delicious Hospitality fashion, the lighting is dim, the music is loud, and the decor is on point. Don’t forget to grab a cocktail at Ada’s Place upstairs before or after your meal. There’s Tarragona Chartreuse waiting for you. The wine list focuses heavily on French and Italian wine, but there is a smattering of wines from all over the world. Due to covid closure, the list still has some more affordable Burgundy pric...
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Phone: (212) 343-3660
Address: 249 Centre Street, New York
Sparkling Wine List of the Year New York, presented by Nyetimber 2024
La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels is a wine bar in New York City. Unpronounceable to most New Yorkers, it’s just known as “Compagnie” and it is perhaps the best wine bar in downtown Manhattan. The staff is heavily made up of former fine dining employees and has amassed a list full of gems from all over the world. La Compagnie is a place where industry folk tend to end up after finishing their shifts. Chances are that you'll gain a friend or two if you sit at the bar, not to mention share a bottle or two.
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Phone: (917) 966-5300
Address: 238 Malcolm X Boulevard, Brooklyn
L'Antagoniste is a Great French bistro in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. You won’t be disappointed with the food here, but the wine is the star of the show. Some amazing bottles, at (for New York City) amazing prices.
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Phone: (212) 970-2202
Address: 85 10th Avenue, New York
Best Short List of the Year New York 2023
Disco Ball pizza oven, check. Epic playlists, check. What feels like a gift to the neighborhood by Melissa Rodrigues and the team behind Al Coro, Mel’s serves as a more casual sidekick to the fine dining Al Coro. With artisanal pizza selections accompanied by seasonal fare, don’t skimp on the array of dipping sauces for your pizza crust. If you feel like partying afterward, try your luck at getting into Discolo, the 85 Tenth Avenue team’s Cocktail Club. The wine list at Mel’s is compact, with roughly 65 references. While that might seem on the smaller side, the list is constantly changing, so...
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Phone: (646) 869-9310
Address: 60 Canal Street, New York
Corner Bar at the Nine Orchard Hotel is the newest venture from Mattos Hospitality (Estela, Lodi and Altro Paradiso). The menu, like the wine list, features new American cuisine with plenty of European influences. Don’t skip out on the raw bar; on my last visit, that was an absolute highlight. Right through the lobby you will find the Swan Room, a beautiful lobby bar that transports you back to its former iteration, the Jarmulowsky Bank building which was built in 1912. While the whole wine list is available throughout the entire building (yes, in your room for room service too!) the focus her...
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Phone: (646) 892-3050
Address: 128 1st Avenue, New York
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year New York, presented by Premium Estates of Austria 2024
Noreetuh is a restaurant in New York City. This is an East Village-restaurant I recommend to anyone who visits New York and wants a unique gastronomical experience. The chef-sommelier duo both hail from Hawaii and like no one else in NYC, champion a cuisine that for most, is underexplored. Expect: rice, fermented stuff, seafood, pork, and yes, spam! It's different and delicious. The wine list isn't huge, but there are plenty of great bottles, at great prices, especially when it comes to Riesling and Burgundy - just what you want with this kind of food.
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Address: 1 White Street, New York
Best Long List of the Year New York 2024
One White Street is a culmination of two great minds in hospitality, Chef Austin Johnson and Master Sommelier Dustin Wilson. Located in one of the most iconic buildings in Tribeca, this restaurant keeps true to the allure of the address. There is a more casual restaurant (some might call it a fancy wine bar vibe?) downstairs, with a tasting menu upstairs. No matter where you wind up, you are in for a serious treat. The wine list at One White Street is separated into categories like: “Bright and Refreshing” and “Floral and Fragrant” for the whites. For reds we have: “Noble Red Fruit” and “Rou...
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Phone: (718) 222-1901
Address: 127 Columbia Street, Brooklyn
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year New York, presented by Premium Estates of Austria 2024
Popina is a casual and friendly spot on the waterfront in Brooklyn with terrific Italian-leaning food from Maialino alumns. Although small, the menu is thoughtful, seasonal and fresh. Pasta is a standout. Go in the summer for the added benefit of their cozy backyard. The wine list is one we see all too rarely in NYC - short, but full of gems that should make your mouth water with enough eclectic choices sprinkled in that should spark your curiosity. You'll find real classics and funky, esoteric bottles side by side. In short, a great place to drink.
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Phone: (212) 328-7880
Address: 177 Prince Street, New York
Sustainable Wine List of the Year New York, presented by Lingua Franca 2024
Found yourself in New York craving some top Chinese comfort food and wine? This place in Soho ticks your boxes. Grab a place at the bar or a table and feast on surprising, tasty dishes like Peking duck benedict. The venue is buzzing with all kinds of guests and if you're into Spice Girls and George Michael – the music will make you happy too. The wine list features primarily organic, biodynamic and small-scale producers, many from Europe. At our latest visit the by the glass-wines came from Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Hungary, and the US. The house Riesling is from the Pfalz. The wine list...
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Address: 187 Mulberry Street, New York
Best Medium-Sized List of the Year New York, presented by Premium Estates of Austria 2024
Pasquale Jones is a restaurant in New York City. Commonly called "PJ", a large part of the footprint of this little gem of a restaurant is taken up by the two huge wood-burning ovens. Pizza is naturally a prominent part of the menu, and I dare say you can't drink better wine with pizza anywhere. Drink some white Burgundy with the instant classic “Little Neck clam pie”, and some mature Italian with the amazing roasted pork shank. There is a weekly wine list, but there is a much more extensive list if you ask the wine team. *[Arvid Rosengren is the former Wine Director of the Delicious Hospi...
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Address: 367 7th Avenue, Brooklyn
I spent eight years living in Park Slope, and all I ever wanted was a restaurant like Runner Up. Chef Daniel Eddy (formerly of Rebelle) has finally given this perfect neighborhood a perfect restaurant. When we were chatting, Daniel made a point to say that the food is made to be paired with wine – it’s always a good sign when a chef loves wine as much a Daniel does. With only 12 seats and two induction burners, one would never guess this kitchen had any limitations. It might seem like the straightforward thing to do is get excellent cheese and charcuterie; the pro move is to build yourself a...
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Phone: (917) 966-6094
Address: 329 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn
A welcome addition to a neighborhood that's rapidly becoming a drinking destination. Perhaps most publicized for being home to one of the city's best burgers (no small feat), this restaurant by Billy Durney, from perennial favorite Hometown Bar-B-Que. Much of the clientele seem to enjoy beer or cocktails, so perhaps the wine flies under the radar a bit. All the better for us drinkers! This is a casual destination, even if it can be hard to snag a seat due to its popularity. Red Hook Tavern features a really great mid-sized wine list, filled with some amazing value picks and real rarities hidi...
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Phone: (212) 625-9463
Address: 24 Harrison Street, New York
International By the Glass List of the Year, presented by Brännland Iscider 2024
Terroir Tribeca is a wine bar in New York City. Made famous by Paul Grieco's amazingly designed and detailed wine lists, this wine bar of wine bars continues to excel, always offering troves of interesting wines at good prices. Don't go here on dates though, as you'll want to spend some time with your nose in the list (and glass).
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Phone: (212) 375-9001
Address: 99 East 52nd Street, New York
The Four Seasons restaurant in the Seagram Building was as “New York” as you can get. It was about: politicians, celebrities, cocaine-fueled power lunches, glitz and glamour. When it closed and the guys from Major Food Group took it over, to open not one, but three restaurants in the space, the New York dining scene was on their toes and ready to pounce. Fortunately, the result was stunning. Full of the same spectacle you'll find at the group's red-sauce Italian masterpiece Carbone, you'll feel lost in time (at least until the check drops). Of the three restaurants, The Grill is the most acce...
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Phone: (718) 599-4900
Address: 295 Grand Street, Brooklyn
Best Long List of the Year New York 2024
The Four Horsemen is a wine bar and restaurant in Brooklyn, New York. This Williamsburg wine bar and restaurant has an outspoken focus on natural wine. I imagine this either sounds like your dream or a true nightmare. The truth is a little more grey. The fact of the matter is that the wine list at Four Horsemen is far more nuanced, and is full of delicious wine without flaws. The food way overperforms too, and the soundtrack is always on point (as is to be expected, LCD Soundsystem front man James Murphy is one of the owners).
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Phone: (212) 333-1220
Address: 9 West 53rd Street, New York
If I had to pick only one "best wine list" in the city, this might be it. Out of all the restaurants on the fancier side of the New York spectrum, no wine list is as aptly modern and open-minded as the one at The Modern. They have found room for all the classics you'd expect to find in a restaurant of this level, but also are not afraid to stick their neck out and champion the great wines of places like South Africa and Australia. This may not seem like a revolutionary thing, but in Europhile New York, it's rare, especially at this level. On top of that, you're usually going to be paying less...
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Phone: (917) 261-2009
Address: 289 Bleecker Street, New York
Andrew Quinn and Cedric Nicaise both met at Eleven Madison Park where Quinn was a sous chef and Nicaise was the Wine Director. After years of working together, the two teamed up to open a neighborhood, accessible restaurant. The seasonal menu is consistently changing to highlight local produce and farms. The team wants you to feel relaxed, “Like going to a dinner party, but a guy from EMP is doing the cooking”. The wine list focuses on classics and is heavy on Burgundy and California with a few more natural offerings spliced in. There are roughly 400 references with 100 of those being under $...
