One of my favorite wine bars in the city. I come all the time for the excellent small plates and great wine selection. The patio outside is also lovely when the weather merits it. All of the food I've had at Ardesia is extremely high quality. I rarely order deviled eggs; however, I saw another table order them and I thought they looked too good to pass up. The deviled eggs are really special--the sauce on the is amazing. I didn't want to leave any of it left on the plate. The grilled shrimp are also great. They are perfectly crisp and flavorful. I recently had balsamic cauliflower which was very tasty as well. The menu constantly changes and I've never had anything new that was not delicious. Also of note: the music is great. They play lots of Phoenix and other good alternative stuff that just makes me happy. Ardesia is great. That's all I have to say. read more

Spent about 2 hours here with a 15+ group to kick off a Saturday night of 30th Birthday celebrating. We had half of their lounge area (big open seating on a large wraparound couch) for us and had several waiters stop by often once the party got going. Wine selection covers the old/new world geographies with a good variety of pricing. The location is a little out of the way, but worth for the non-cramped, don't-have-to-scream-to-be-heard setting. Atmosphere is just like in the photos from the website - clean lines on all the furniture, high ceilings and just the right amount of candlelight. A girlfriend recommended this place after going on a date here and having a great wine and food experience. She was less into the guy, and that part didn't work out, but Ardesia did! I would recommend this place for any group gathering that is looking for a classy place that is fun and easy to plan. Party / Group Planning Process: I called about 2 weeks prior to the event to reserve a spot. This process was low pressure and painless - not like most places in NYC! There was no deposit demanded and no minimum spend promised. They were flexible on time and did not cap our reservation. Ardesia has a simple system of options for drinks and food for groups and one document that explains it all (ranging from unlimited pours for 2 hours at a certain price and a la carte with food pre-ordered...). They also have a very nice event coordinator who was very responsive to emails. I went with a la carte drinks and pre-ordered 4 platters of food (crostini with ricotta was the runaway favorite) a few days before the event. read more

Went the other night after seeing a play. It was a school night and we got there around 9:45, so the place was quiet. We walked in and were seated instantly. We ordered three snacks and two glasses of wine. Both wines were delicious. The snacks were not. The crostini amounted to slices of baguette, ricotta cheese and a little olive oil. This wasn't particularly tasty or creative. The shrimp skewers smelled great but came with tiny shrimp that were NOT properly cleaned. I'm sure I'm not the only person who gets a bit grossed out when I see the entrails left in. This made eating the rest of my shrimp impossible. Last snack were the brussel sprouts. These were pretty tasty, although had a feeling like they had been sitting around a while and were quickly reheated to fill our order. All in all, I would say Ardesia can be skipped, especially given its out of the way location. There's another wine bar on 52nd closer to 9th that looks interesting. Will definitely try that next time. read more

UMMMM, WHAT??? Apparently there's an adorable and romantic tapas bar outside of the West Village. Is this even allowed? I came to Ardesia with my bf and two other couples, and we spent far too long (and far too much money) eating endless small plates and drinking wine. The Greatest Hits List is as follows: - Burratta with bacon jam and farmhouse bread - Goat cheese ricotta crostini - Lamb skewers with yogurt dipping sauce - Roasted asparagus with shaved cheese, a fried egg, and balsamic reduction - Shrimp skewers The summer salad and flank steak were decent but the above listed were well worth it, and we definitely ordered seconds of those. For dessert, the homemade ice cream sandwich is amazingly delicious, and you should definitely ask about the cookie of the day. The s'mores are a cool idea but lacking in execution, so give those a pass as well. If you're looking for a spot to entertain out-of-towners, go on a date, or just treat yoself, hit up Ardesia. read more

once again Ardesia wine bar comes thru. best service best wine best food amazing atmosphere. the staff at Ardesia are so welcoming and wonderful. service is impeccable and the wine and food beyond compare. it's what keeps me coming back time and time again. read more

Friday night date that turned into a mini tour of Hell's Kitchen wine bars. Started out the evening at Xai Xai (a South African wine bar in the neighborhood) - which was fine, but was pretty much what I was expecting for a Hell's Kitchen wine bar, a non-desrcript low lit space... Ardesia was a complete surprise though, the space totally blew me away. It's got to be one of the most gorgeous wine bars in the city, with its high ceilings and beautiful wine rack installation behind the bar. I can't comment on the food, as we didn't sample any, but the wine list was great, the servers were attentive and very helpful and the crowd and ambiance were akin to what you'd expect in the West Village or some other equally hip neighborhood. Definitely a gem in the cultural wasteland of Hell's Kitchen. read more

This place is just so cute! I didn't try the dinner but I stopped and hung out in their patio area for some nice wine. The server was very professional, almost where it was a fine line between professional and snobby. The terrace area was gorgeous, the decor was gorgeous. I came here with another person, and unfortunately sat next to 4 girls with the worst fashion conversation imaginable (NYFW). We tried to drink the wine as fast as we could and void out the noise that was coming out of their mouths. But I would totally come here again lol. read more

I find it adorable when things are written on a chalkboard wall :) The quail egg toast was okay. The roasted cauliflower was amazing and definitely the highlight of the night. Pulled pork sliders were just a classier sloppy joe. Duck banh mi was underwhelming. The duck part of it was minimal. The mangalitsa ham was delicious. The waiter said mangalitsa pigs lead a low-stress lifestyle and are fed on a diet of chestnuts hahah Cute place but just a bit out of the way. Not likely to trek out here again but would definitely recommend if we were in the area. read more

Ardesia, I was wrong about you. So, so, wrong. I decided to give this place another go as a friend and I were leaving the Armory Show at Pier 92/94. Ardesia was the closest around to grab a bite and drink from. We ordered the artichoke crab dip and the duck bahn mi. I happily devoured both, while washing it down with a Magner. I would also have to say that the service here is always great and inviting. I don't know his name, but every time I've been here I've been helped by the gentleman with the glasses. He's always been very helpful when anyone I was with needed recommendations or had questions about the menu. He also happily rewarded me with my free glass of Rose for my third Foursquare check-in, while usually I feel kind of cheap and lame for trying to scheme for free drinks with my e-coupon. Speaking of third time visits. My third time was for a friends birthday. A friend of mine wanted to have a surprise party for his girlfriend, and I recommended Ardesia. We were a party of about 20, and they were very accommodating. They allowed us all to open our own tabs to avoid confusion, and were very good remembering the owner of each tab (See! All Asians don't look alike!). I would also have to say that this place is great for a big group on a Saturday night. I think it's too far from the train that it just doesn't get packed. Ardesia you have become a regular stop for me. When I'm all the way by the Westside Highway that is. read more

Such a cute bar with chic decor and small tapas. Pretty comfy atmosphere. I had spring salad and it was the best decision of the day. Very healthy and filling. read more

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Visiting from Los Angeles, every trip, we try to swing by. Soooo good. The wine, food, and ambience is always great. Lamb skewers and deviled eggs are our favorite. Can't go wrong with a cheese plate either. The wine selections are tasty and unique. These aren't wines that you would pick at the market. So many great finds!!! And the staff is awesome. Thanks again! Always fun! read more

A chalkboard menu, christmas lights glowing softly, Fleet Foxes, Iron & Wine, and Band of Horses floating through the airwaves. Romantic, yet unpretentious. That being said, if the love of your life isn't around, going with your aunt and uncle and some guy you just met is also a pretty good time. The salt cod brandade and creamy quail egg toast were both incredible. Oh, and they paired perfectly with whatever red wine the waitress said they paired perfectly with. The shrimp and chorizo dish and the butter lettuce salad with buttermilk dressing didn't stand out by comparison to the first two, but ultimately, I'd have eaten any of it with pleasure. Hands down, my favorite wine bar. All varieties of company welcome. read more

The place was hoppin last night around 7:30ish. On this quiet stretch of 52nd Street between 11th and 10th Aves (Closer to 10th) is this great little wine bar. Definitely worth the trip even if you aren't on the far west side. The food is all little portions but pretty tasty. The fiancee and I got the specials of bechamel fritters (A grown up mozzarella stick, but yummy), quail egg on toast, roasted cauliflower gremolata and the pork bites along with the duck bun mai sandwich. My fiancee had the malbec by the glass and I had the Medoc (Bordeaux) offering. Both were nice fuller bodied wines. Since we are in the neighborhood a bit, I forsee a few trips here... read more

It was an amazing experience. They have a little wine cellar above the bar. It was a nice atmosphere with candles everywhere, so it created a nice ambiance at night. Get there before 9, because the place is pretty small and it got filled up very fast. There's a lounge area in the back and wooden stools near the bar. I found out there are coat hooks on your way to the bathroom. I went with my coworker. I'm also not a big wine drinker, but since I was at a wine bar, why not? I wanted something sweet, light, and smooth.She and I couldn't decide which wine to pick and the waiter was so nice. He was very patient with us and asked questions back to make sure he chose the right wine for each of us. The waiter suggested this French red wine called Côté Catalanes, Côte Sud, Lafage, Languedoc-Roussillon. It was $9/glass. They also go by the bottle too. My coworker is a vegetarian, and I'm a bit of a meat eater, but the menu had a good balance of to accommodate both of our tastes. We had the Slate of Crostini (3), which were three toasted bread each with house-made goat milk ricotta, chicken liver mousse, kabocha squash. I loved the squash and my friend liked the ricotta. I'm a first timer for chicken liver, and I found out I didn't like the upper strong iron taste. Then we had the Beet Salad, which was very nice and refreshing. It had pomegranate, walnuts, fresh goat cheese, tarragon vinaigrette in it. We also ordered the Caramelized Brussel Sprouts which had a lime-mint glaze and fried shallots. This was my first time having brussel sprouts and can I please say this dish was amazing and filling!! It had a texture of a bok choy, but the glaze gave it a nice light flavor, and the fried shallots tasted like the fried onions you would put on top of a green bean casserole, only without such a strong onion flavor. I had the Pastrami Sandwich by myself. I wished it was peppered up. It was a little plain in taste in regards to the pastrami itself but I still liked it enough that it still passed in my book. It was juicy, complemented well with the caramelized onions, and had a tint of sweetness from the apples. For dessert we shared a hazelnut Ice Cream Sandwich and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. The hazelnut ice cream actually had real hazelnuts in it! It was creamy but not too sweet, and it had that nice raw hazelnut taste. However, I honestly didn't think it needed the chocolate cake part of the sandwich because I couldn't taste the chocolate and it didn't add anything to it. The hazelnut ice cream went really well with the Homemade Cookie. My wine surprisingly went well with the dessert too. It was a terrific experience and the service was wonderful too. I would love to go back again, and the 30% off from Blackboardeats really helped our check, not because the food was expensive but because of the amount of food we ate. Ardesia really serves quality food here! read more

The service at this place is fantastic. I was here on Tuesday night and the girl I was with had two different food allergies. Our server (can't remember his name) check with the chef which items on the menu were suitable and. He went throw each options with us. On top of his great service, the food was really good too. We were in there quite late and they didn't rush us out, even though we where the last ones there (we got there late). The menu is small but good. Great little hidden gem, glad we tried it! read more

The goat milk crostini is a must! Would like to go back and try some of their more exotic tapas - duck bang mi, quail egg toast, chicken liver mousse. Menu was a bit all over the place and the dessert menu was pretty unimaginative. Menu Recommendations: Suggest better pairing of wine and food and also including recommendations on the food menu as to what wines might go well with each item. Its a pretty eclectic menu so its hard to figure out what would go best together. Service Recommendations: Suggest that they do not keep the dish cart by the tables, our waitress kept banging used plates into the cart and this occurred almost every few minutes. She continued to do so even after someone put in a complaint with other staff. She was also pretty rude and short when it came to answering questions about the menu and clearing our table when we were clearly still eating and drinking. Ambience: Really nice outdoor seating and very chill, relaxed, and away from the hustle and bustle of midtown. Inside was just as chill. read more

Short wine selection for a wine bar. Nice atmosphere, but the kitchen is not properly exhausted so there is an intense smell of cooking fumes throughout the restaurant which makes the enjoyment of wine a little less enjoyable. read more

God, I love Ardesia. My coworkers and I go here after work often. The patio seating is great because it isn't on a very busy street. I've had the ricotta crostini, the deviled eggs, and the homemade pretzels and all are amazing. I love their cocktails - really cute names and so tasty (and strong). The service is great. read more

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Had a fantastic lunch and wine pairing! I recommend dining outside and having a glass of the wine from the finger lakes! Can't wait to go back. read more

Ardesia is a larger than average, brighter than average wine bar in an emptier than average part of town. All of the features I'm beginning to appreciate. Unlike most wine bars which compete on dim lighting, coziness, tapas (all the date enhancing features), Ardesia stands out with the basic essentials of a wine bar - interesting wine list, diverse food complements and stellar service. The chic, modern hall like setting definitely befits a friday night occasion. We first sat down on the cushioned benches inside. The initial order for the four of us consisted of a bottle German riesling, grilled flank steak, pastrami sandwich, olives, shrimp skewers and chicken liver mousse. The hospitable waiter warned that the riesling we picked was dry as "sucking on a shark's tooth" as he held the bottle. Hah! That comment made us switch to a local riesling (Finger Lakes, NY). He later let us sample the forgone and I must say, it was as delicious as a shark's tooth can be! As two more joined, we moved the party al fresco. The intuitive waiter suggested a bubbly torrontez. Food additions were caramelized green beans, duck banh mi, and the abbey and oma cheeses. Overall, the food was good but not outstanding - the reason I took a star off. Perhaps this is one area the owners of the bar can improve on. Of the ones we tried, I would recommend the shrimp skewers, olives, chicken liver mousse and the cheeses. Both wines were well received. The waiter, unpretentious, took good care of the table. We had a good time. I will keep this place in mind for future hang outs. If you are interested in sampling the dry riesling, I believe it is called Tesch. Have fun checking it out. read more

Had an amazing experience at Ardesia a few nights ago. The service was very attentive and unpretentious. The music was great. I noticed a Hungarian white on the menu and before I could blink the bartender had poured me an extremely healthy taste. The food was way above my expectations. Small portions but perfect for two people to share over the course of a few hours and a few glasses. We chose brussels sprouts, cauliflower, wittewurst and goat cheese crostini. Every choice was absolutely perfect. The sprouts had been braised in lime and fish sauce and I am still craving them at this moment. If we had just ordered that and our wines the night would have been a success. When the weather turns nice expect the outdoor patio to be packed. I hope it is. I hope I will be returning to Ardesia again and again over the years. It is a nice dose of cozy! read more

Just got home from an evening at this place and I couldn't wait to write my review and share my experience! I met Jules here tonight, and thought on my way here from B'way- this is really far west and it better be good. And it was good! We slaked our thirst with a few glasses of Chateau Lafitte Rose, at Phil, the barkeep's suggestion. Thanks Phil! This was good stuff, not too dry and very yummy. Jules and I shared the Slate of 3 Crostini, the Garlic Shrimp Skewers, the Salt Cod Cakes and the Heirloom Tomato salad (tonight's special) + 2 portions of the homemade pretzels- the food was delicious and the pretzels were NO joke. Holy cow! The only negative aspect of our wonderful evening at Ardesia was sitting next to a self-obsessed jackass, who regaled us with stories ALL about him for approximately 40 minutes- sheesh. I didn't have the heart to tell him we weren't interested in him, his money or his Ulysses watch. Phil watched over us and made sure this yip yap behaved. We'll definitely be back- the room and atmosphere were inviting and lovely and the food & drink were top-notch. It was worth the walk over from B'way. GO! read more

Love discovering this place on the west side! They have a great happy hour and tons of fun appetizers. While the Malbec on the menu didn't quite taste right, the Pinot noir was great! Our table split a few appetizers: the roasted cauliflower (very flavorful), the pretzel with cheese/mustard, and the crostini. This was perfect for three people just looking to catch up with a glass of wine and a snack. The staff was super friendly and at times over-attentive, but perhaps it was just a slow night. Will definitely be coming back to try other things on the menu. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this place's quaintness. Pretty quiet considering any alcoholic venue is loud in the area, good service, and some nice cushioned seating in the back. The wine list is nice, but damn these prices. $13 for a glass of wine. Admittedly I'm not a wine guy, so maybe it's semi-worth it. Also, you're paying for the area, comes with the territory. Ordered the pretzels and pork sliders. Both great and highly recommended. The Ice cream sandwich and s'mores were tempting. Good place if you got some cash to spend and want to start a night off right with a significant other. read more

According to Yelp, I first bookmarked this place over a year ago. It seemed like such a good idea last summer... and then we got lazy... and then it was cold. And then tonight, the first beautifully warm night of the year, I knew we had to finally try Ardesia. We arrived 15 minutes before happy hour ended and had a glass of wine at the bar while we waited for a table outside.The interior is well decorated but was completely empty at nearly 7pm-- very strange. The outside seating is basically sidewalk cafe-style, but since the block is totally desolate it feels more private than it is. We split the gouda-- delicious-- which came with crusty, fluffy bread and a housemade graham cracker, the cod croquettes-- satisfying but small, the pretzels-- should have been served warmer but appreciated the two dipping sauces, and the burrata-- could have used less salt on top but soo good regardless. As others have said, each dish could have used a bit less salt. I overheard the couple at the next table complaining multiple times about how the chef's palate must be numb and that they would never come back, ouch. Overall, a great place to grab a calm drink on a warm summer night, but you may want to eat somewhere else if you're salt-averse or cash poor. read more

I considered an extra star for atmosphere, because I loved both the service and the overall feel of the place--rootsy music and a choice of beautiful indoor or outdoor spaces. the food, unfortunately, fell completely flat, alternately too salty and too bland. I had a summer salad, some crostinis, and a cheese plate. none impressed. my friend had a meat plate and wasn't impressed, either. the crostini are essentially just bread and cream cheese, and the bean sprouts in the salad were salted way too heavily. The best thing I had was the cheese plate. the cheese itself was really good. unfortunately their signature bread was nearly inedible so I could've saved myself the time and bought cheese at the grocery store. I'm honestly baffled by the good reviews. I really wanted to like this place! read more

2.5 stars for...good drinks, OK food, bad service. The good: the drinks. We all tried a lillet spritzer with amazing flavor. It was light, fresh, and refreshing. It had a good complex flavor of lemony bitters. The atmosphere is also great. We sat on the patio and I love the lights. The OK: we ordered two cheeses and one charcuterie. Dang, these were overpriced. We kind of expected...a quantity of cheese and meat for more than one person? As opposed to 3 bites worth of cheese and four slices of sausage. That's ridiculous. The cheeses were great but they need to step up their portion game. The bad: we met our waitress, we ordered with our waitress, we didn't see her again for over an hour. Even as she passed us by and we called out "excuse me! Miss!" repeatedly. We has ordered cookies and an hour later they still had not shown up. When we asked about them (after a lot of waving our hands and eventually literally running after her through the restaurant) she goes "oh they'll be out in 15." Really?? Just say you forgot about them. And please learn to check up on your tables. A table with three empty drinks and three empty plates should be checked in on. If she hadn't disappeared for so long, I probably would have ordered another drink. It was not busy enough for the innatentiveness to be even remotely acceptable. read more

I some time to kill on Saturday, so I pulled up the Yelp! app to find a bar in this area. I found Ardesia...the reviews were good, so I stopped in. I was greated at the door and said I just wanted to stop in an have a few beers. No problem...I as seated at the bar right away. This was around 3 PM on a Saturday and they weren't very busy at the time (4 or 5 other tables...most of them outside because it was a nice day). I asked about the draft beer and was told the selection (I then saw it on the wall behind me). First up was the Full Sail Amber. It was pretty good...just on the edge of 'too hoppy for me', but a good taste. Then I spotted the Hitachino Nest Ale (in bottle). Now we're talking....any place that puts this on the menu knows a thing or two. So, I had one of those. I also noticed the wine list - looked impressive, but I was stopping by for beer. The food sounded amazing, too. The staff was very attentive, as well. I liked the atmosphere, too. Very sleek and modern. So, good beer and good staff. Will have to go back next time I'm in NYC and try out the food. This looks to be one of those hidden gems. So, come on, New Yorkers, keep this place in business. Toursits: get off the beaten path and discover this place! read more

Ardesia brings seasonal cheer at least, to residents of the modernist Archstone Clinton apartment complex, the first floor of which it occupies, or to anyone else prepared to make the journey west. And it is a trek: you thought Casellula, the cheese-and-wine bar the other side of Ninth Avenue was a block too far, well Ardesia is on the same street and you just keep walking, across Tenth and onto a block which looks like it has no dining options at all. Watch out for the sign. Ardesia's space is duplex - slick, high-ceilinged, airy, with one of those dramatic "blacboards" currently the design rage - see DBGB - soaring up the right-hand wall. And yet, apartment building and all, the ambience was surprisingly homey the night I was there. A young couple dandled a well-behaved baby. Servers, not unduly busy, interacted with regulars. After the Theater District, it was all very peaceful. Mandy Oser, who has a Le Bernardin pedigree, has curated a genuinely eclectic and medium-priced wine-list - almost thirty by the glass, if I counted right, most around the $9-$10 mark - with some good beers available too. There are some nice bottles - Olga Raffault's "Les Picasses" '90 is gently marked up by local standards at $94. I started with cava, though, then a tart Riesling to accompany the first small plates from Amorette Casaus (out of El Quinto Pino) - goat milk ricotta crostini, advertised like just about everything on the menu as made in-house. Chef Casaus even makes "cocktail sausages," which I recall as tiny weiners served at weddings and funerals; hers look much better. A party next to me was working its way through a board of cold cuts and cheeses, but I pursued the made dishes: quail egg toasts with house-cured pancetta, for example, which turned out to be a riff on eggs Benedict. This was good gear, the eggs runny and the bacon crisp, a smooth hollandaise soaking and softening the supporting crispbreads. The bar-tender was an enthusiast for his list, and encouraged me to taste around - I recall a tart Hungarian white and an appealing Saumur-Champigny which would work as well as any red with the egg dish. And of course, one has to try the pork belly wherever one goes (with a glass of Onix from the Priorat). Surprisingly, and perhaps to the kitchen's credit, the star was not the meat. Oh the meat was perfectly fine in the usual fatty style, but the salad was knockout. I rarely find myself enquiring about salad dressing, but I did, and can report that the diced apples were dressed with grapeseed oil and a sherry vinaigrette. Really good. I had saved the big gun on the glass list, the $18 La Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' Reserva for the cheese course. Vintage 2000, but still young and big, this is a silky mouthful of wine. With it I chose the Green Hill from Sweet Grass Dairy, Georgia, a cheese in the style of a fresh Brie (there were six selections on the list). No dessert - ice-cream sanwiches or s'mores both a bit sweet for me - but a glass of Yalumba Muscat. A relaxed, satisfying supper, and well worth the ten minute walk from Broadway hell. read more

A bit off the main Hell's Kitchen parade route ... And well worth the trek. Ardesia has a very good domestic and international wine selection -- by the bottle, and ample by the glass options. Champagne and cider also were featured during our visit. The space is intimate and candle lit, with a good buzz from the crowd. A bar area with front tables and a side dining area create this wine resturant. In season, outdoor seating is available in a spacious front patio area. Small tapas dishes complement the wine options. The spicy duck pate sandwich is incredible; really tasty artichoke and cheese dip (with Amy's Bread); lamb skewers and arugula salad also are good choices. Cheese and cured meat boards round out the food menu. All food options were well prepared and a winning complement to the wine. The wait staff is pleasant, and well-informed about the wine as well as the food selections. Ardesia is fun and well worth the visit. I'll be back. read more

One of my favorite wine bars in the city. The selection is excellent, the ambiance is great (indoors or out), and they have delicious small plates. Their homemade soft pretzels are a must. The burrata is excellent, too. Before 7p, their happy hour deal ($2 off each glass) is well worth it. Weekend nights, the place tends to get quite crowded, so going early is probably a safer bet. I've been many times and plan to return many more. read more

This is a sexy and romantic little spot. We came here last night (Thursday) and the bar was full but the seating area off to the side was very open. I arrived earlier than my cheeky monkey friend and they let me sit down wherever I wanted, nice! Their wine menu is broken down by Old World whites and reds and New Worlds whites and reds. The menu lacks description, but you can ask the server and they'll explain anything you need to know. The snacks menu is awesome, I wish I had been more hungry to try everything. I had the croquettes (béchamel and chorizo) and the spinach and crab dip with Amy's bread. Oh Lord, the dip was good! Very rich and had a strong crab presence. Drunk. Like seriously. I had a glass before I left my house, a glass while I waited for my friend, then we had two bottles. The overheard us talking about her birthday and surprised us with an ice cream sandwich topped with a candle! How sweet! I think the sandwich was good, like I said... Drunk. Will definitely return. Maybe with a date? There were lots of couples sucking face. read more

Went to Ardesia last night with my husband and another couple. We sat outside, and it was a beautiful night. We were very impressed! It began with great service from Daniel. He was attentive and had great wine recommendations for us. He answered any questions we had with a smile and he was on top of everything. We ate and drank plenty. I recommend the Alborino to those liking an elegant white. It's like a sauv blanc without the tartness. I think I love Alborino, this is the 3rd one I've tried lately. We then switched to a bottle of Chardonnay, which was very nice. It has some oak, so if you don't like oak, maybe steer clear, but the oak was not overwhelming. It was a good, balanced wine. A couple in our group were drinking the Syrah. It was from Europe, so they said it was lighter than the Syrah's here, but they enjoyed it so they ordered a bottle. The small plates were really good. We liked the burratta so much, we ordered another one almost immediately! There was a hard cheese that Daniel recommended that he said would be the closest thing to a parmesan, and let me tell you, my cousin and I said we could eat a block of that delicious cheese. I wish I remembered the name of it. Ask Daniel! Then, that amazing pretzel came out with two dipping sauces. The table also had steak skewers, shrimp skewers and deviled eggs. I love eggs, but deviled eggs always kind of grossed me out, but these were delicious. I didn't try the shrimp and the piece of steak I had was a little tough. Anyway, we will be back to enjoy this cute place. Thanks for a great night! read more

Searching for a place to get a bite after attending The Daily Show. Happened upon this, made a reservation over the phone because Open Table was not working. They got right back to us to confirm. This is a delightful place, cozy and the plates we ordered were delicious. Mandy, one of the owners came to our table and we had a wonderful conversation with her. She was so gracious to us out of towners, she even treated us to an order of their ice cream sandwiches, which were to die for! Next time we are in the city we will definitely stop. Make sure to check it out even if you're not on the West side. Worth the trip read more

GREAT little wine bar, FUN menu, Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend if you are looking for an intimate spot to drink some wine, have some snacks, and enjoy some good conversation. read more

My boyfriend and I went to Ardesia before a show at Terminal 5. I think this was a great spot for a pre-show drink and appetizer. The place is cute, typical wine bar ambiance. They also have an outside area which was lovely on a nice night. The service was great. We had several people attending to us, so we were always being taken care of. In a wine bar with a cheese selection I expect the servers to be knowledgeable about both, which they were. We split several small plates and cheese and all were delicious. My favorite was the Goat's Milk Ricotta Crostini which I highly recommend. read more

Walked over here after seeing a show on Broadway. Porgy & Bess to be exact, but I digress. I used "Urban Spoon" on my phone and came up with this gem, which had a 100% "do you like it" voting response from 40 reviewers. After my visit, 41. The decor is modern, yet tastefully understated. The music is excellent, as were the servers. We had a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape with several food offerings. Two cheeses and the olives plate with never ending bread to get started. Followed with the Goat Milk Ricotta Crostini, Quail Egg Toast, Pastrami and Sauerkraut, Seared Flank Steak, and my favorite, the Spiced Lamb Skewers (which were a PERFECT match with the wine). Seriously, the lamb skewers were amazing. Dessert was the Ice Cream Sandwich (It was just that, coming wrapped in paper), and the 'Smores (3 squares of awesome on graham cracker), together a perfect pairing for a sweet tooth with a glass of the Côté Sud, Languedoc-Roussillon. It was a slow night while we were there, so the servers gave us their full attention and were very engaging to boot. I highly recommend this establishment, it was the perfect ending to a day on Broadway. Don't miss it! read more

This place is really cute!! I love the bar area in the front. Give me a chalkboard any day and i will fall in love with the place. The selections for you were scribbled in white over one side of the walls. I loved how the wines were presented above the bar with a walkway. Very show..and i like that as well...gave it an industrial edge. The bartender, hello friendly. He was more than happy to open a few bottles and allow you to take a taste to see if it was to your liking. The cheese pairings were good as well but i enjoyed them more over at Casellula. The ice cream sandwich though at the end tied it all together for me. I think that it is in a bit of an odd location but surely it will kick off in the coming years. The whole 10th and 11th ave above 45 is trying really hard to transform and i am just not sure if there is the demand for chic/trendy places yet in the area. I hope it survives though cause i really enjoyed myself! read more

I went here on a Saturday night to catch up with my girlfriends. They don't take reservations, but getting a great spot wasn't a problem. All the servers were amazing; helpful, nice and provided great service. Now to the goodies. The wine selection is quite nice. We ordered a few bottles of white wine because it was 200 F outside. As for the food, the burrata was out of this world. We tried the croquetas and the olives, both good to open your appetite. The salads were fresh and tasty, the cheese platter has a nice selection and the bread was super fresh. We didn't have any dessert because there was no room left. I don't think this place was too expensive at all. It's a perfect spot to go "have a glass of wine" and munch on something. If I were a guy, I would take a date here. But since I'm a girl, I think I'll bring my guy here one of these days. read more

Beautiful wine bar. Staff seems to know their stuff when it comes to wine and cheese. Tasty small plates. Happy hour specials. For a wine bar it's actually quite roomy. They have outdoor space, as well. And not just four tables squished together while passerby are damn near in your eating/drinking space or a bus is spewing gas fumes in your face. Ordered the garlic shrimp, the pretzels, and three different cheeses and of course wine. I could have stayed there for several more hours eating and drinking but sadly had reservations for dinner elsewhere (which I gladly would have canceled if they were not with my family). read more