I really loved this place. My friends and I made a last minute brunch reservation and were able to be seated in a short period. I want to say I loveeeeed the bartender Quinn. He was amazing! Every drink he made us was phenomenal. You can also order from the regular drink menu during brunch. Restaurant was empty, very clean, cozy, and well decorated. I gave 4 stars as there aren't many protein options for brunch. I wish some form of breakfast meat was available. Your only choice of protein are the fish sandwich which my friend had. She said it wasn't very seasoned but okay. You may also request smoked salmon. I loved the French toast. Very filling. My friend enjoyed the Spanish baked eggs. We stayed for hours and had bites from the dinner menu: blistered Shishito peppers, Brussel sprouts, patatas bravas, hamachi. Everything on the evening menu is phenomenal! I will be back for drinks, slow weekend convos, and yummy evening food. read more

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Saw this place on Insta so we decided to head uptown and give it a try. We really enjoyed it! The place is open and airy with high ceiling and as you would guess, columns. The bar is bright and attractive with a lot to offer. The service was friendly and while we watched them fall into the weeds they recovered quite nicely! We loved our food and would highly recommend this neighborhood gem. read more

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This place has a great brunch!!! Soft eggs with avocado delicous!! Fish burger yum baked eggs so good! They have a 2 bottle Prosecco brunch special for $75 and juices! The service was good and the ambience. Was cool vibe! Def a fun place to go ! read more

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Food, wine, and ambiance here are great. I loved the playlist which was essentially just Lorde deep cuts with Harry Styles and Maggie Rogers mixed in. Service has room for improvement... I had a reservation for two at the bar and the host took me to one empty barstool and just left me there with no further communication? I returned to the front and the bartender found two spots for me at the bar. Very weird. I think the issue is that all of the servers and bartenders are also hosting, and Columns should hire a host to alleviate confusion. I'd go back just for more housemade bread & whipped feta! read more

We finally got a chance to try this wine bar. Love the ambiance and the vibe of this place. Food: Short list of still offer good variety. Drink: Wine selection is as well as the cocktails. I didn't try the cocktails but since I sat at the bar, I watched many pretty cocktails they made . We ordered Bruchetta Board , Marinated Olives and 2 wine Flights (Rose & Red). The Columns Wine Bar is definitely a place to hang out! read more

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I absolutely loved this spot!! Would very highly recommend. The food is so yummy, both brunch and dinner. This is my go to spot in the area for all occasions. read more

Beautiful restaurant with overpriced food. They currently charge $18 for a slice of burnt toast with scrambled eggs (see photo). The pancakes are terrific, but I won't be returning for brunch. read more

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I absolutely love this restaurant! The ambiance is perfect for date night, but I also love bringing my mom and dad here. Last time we went, we got the whipped feta, mahi skewer, spicy tuna latkes, stuffed dates, and kale salad--everything was so good! The general manager, Chris, is super friendly and always has the best wine recommendations. read more

This is one of my favorite spots on the Upper West Side. The food is incredible and the atmosphere is perfect for date night or when anyone is coming into town. The staff is all so kind, would highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

Tldr: overpriced, food not bad, terrible service The restaurant has a nice ambiance, I have to give it that, but beyond that, it was one of the more disappointing dining experiences I've had. We sat down and were not served water or talked to by a waiter until we flagged someone down. We ordered a number of items, and the first couple came with fairly long wait times between each dish (isn't tapas style supposed to arrive all at once?) After three dishes, our waiter came by and asked if we were good on food and if we'd like to close out. We told him we were still waiting on 3 more plates and he seemed surprised to hear that. Finally, two more plates came and after picking at the tiny portions, another 20 minutes passed without our crudo. We again had to flag down our waiter and asked about our last dish ("oh, the Brussels sprouts?" he said). We ended up just cancelling it, because clearly it'd been forgotten and no one was making it in the kitchen. Tbh I was confused because it seemed like our entire table had been forgotten somehow. The food itself was not bad, quite creative. Honestly a shame that the service is unable to deliver this food out to customers in a timely fashion. However, the portions were very small and I left hungry. After spending $50 pp on a meal, I'd hope to not leave hungry. I don't usually write reviews like this, but this was just an egregious lack of service and frankly a waste of time and money. read more

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Very cute space, great ambiance, the bartender Chris is amazing. Nice cocktail selection and if you don't like anything on the menu, Chris will make you something just for you. read more

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So happy that Columns has opened up in the neighborhood. The restaurant is pretty big! Beautifully decorated. The staff were kind and the service was attentive. They have a great selection of food, wine, beer and cocktails. I love their toast boards. I had the Dragoncello Fizz drink and it was very strong!! Also served in a huge glass so beware lol I'll definitely go back and really love the fact that we have a nice wine bar in the neighborhood read more

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I stumbled on Columns while taking a stroll through my old stomping grounds, and it struck me as a great addition to the neighborhood. It's got a pleasant vibe that manages to feel upscale and casual at the same time, with none of the pretentiousness you might expect at a wine bar. Very airy feel, with tables throughout the open floor layout and some seats at the bar. The wine was good, pretty straightforward menu. Glasses seemed to range around $17+ as of July 2025. If you're looking for a more laid back atmosphere, this is the right spot for you! read more

Cozy place. Loved that they had a coat rack so our stuff wasn't cluttering the small space. Brunch was SOLID. Really enjoyed the latkes that came with plenty of sour cream and apple sauce. They were thick, fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Best I've ever had! Fish sandwich came with house made potato chips that were addictive. Fish was tangy from the tartar sauce and otherwise melt in your mouth and beautifully flaky. We also got the French toast which had just a touch of orange zest and was very satisfying and not too sweet. Would return to try other items!!! read more

Very cute spot on UWS. My friend's and I meet here for a chill book club meeting. We each ordered a glass of wine and bruschetta to share: whipped ricotta + pesto, apple butter+ brie+ thyme, tomato+olive oil + sea salt. We really enjoyed the bruschetta and wine. Service was standard. I'd love to come back and try more things on the menu. read more

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Beautiful venue, thd aesthetic feels like a bar in West Village. The seating and table were stunning as well. It was a delight seeing this establishment amongst all the construction and vacant spots in Manhattan Valley. Staff was amazing the whole experience as well. Issues I had was the AC was not operating on one of the hottest days in spring. I ordered a wine flight which I thought was fine and the table next to be had a noticeable larger pour on their flight. I will give it another attempt because I find it to be a very charming space. read more

Any time I see someone talk about a new gluten-free spot, I have to visit. We went to Columns Wine Bar for a brunch on a Saturday and were blown away. It's not just gluten free--almost EVERYTHING can be made gluten free. I'm not used to having so many options that I don't know what to choose! I ended up getting the avocado toast. I don't know where they get their gluten-free bread, but it's the best I've ever had. My friend got the egg scramble and we split the French toast. It was all so good. Service was a little slow, but they were all so friendly that we didn't mind. The cocktails were also good. We can't wait to go back and try dinner! read more

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Beautiful wine bar in the area. Stopped here for dinner I grabbed a seat in the front which offered indoor/outdoor access as it the doors fully open. I tried a variety of things but my favorite was the Moroccan flatbread and the rice pudding. I did like that they had delicious mocktails for the non drinkers like myself read more

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This place was awesome. The food is great and the bartender tom gave great wine recommendations. The ambience is spectacular and the service is exceptional. read more

my new favorite bar on the UWS. near columbia and the train station, this place really brightens up the neighborhood. with a refreshing cocktail list, it is difficult to decide which one to pick. my friend and i both got one of the spritzes but next time i want to try the permission drink and the good food as well! the staff was very nice and attentive. and the restaurant was lovely and updated. i didn't really like the QR code scanning thing to pay bc it made me download another app which i didn't think was necessarily read more

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It was too small portion. And the sea bass had too many bones inside. I don't want to comeback and will not recommend this bar&restaurant to my friends. read more

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Tonight was the first night of a new menu and the food was inedible. They kept asking for our feedback on the food but it's not like we were getting a discount. They also were "out" of some of the wine I wanted. The cocktails were forgettable. It's unfortunate because it's such a cool space and it could be really great but the execution is way off. read more

After being here a few times we ended up loving their happy hour. that is, until they recently changed their happy hour menu. they took off a lot off a drinks and bite options, and changed the ones they did have with no warning. the bruschetta now comes with two big anchovies on top, which is not listed on the menu, and is extremely dangerous to anyone with an allergy as it was never on the dish in the first place. really sad to see the shift here :( read more

During a previous visit, I had a very disappointing experience. I waited at least 15 minutes to be seated, during which time several waiters saw me but did not acknowledge me or offer assistance. Eventually, a waiter approached, and I said I was happy to sit at the bar. Instead of seating me, he turned away and began serving someone else. I later spoke with the manager, John, who asked me to follow up by email and offered two complimentary drinks on my next visit as a gesture of goodwill. When I returned and presented the email, I was told the offer could not be honored by a server because management had changed. I understand that staff and management changes happen, but written commitments made by management should be communicated internally and respected. Unfortunately, this made the follow-up visit disappointing as well. read more

Very inviting ambiance, that bar is a beaut! The hostess was so warm and welcoming as were the rest of the staff, really great service. The food was delicous, that gnocchi.. to die for. The crudo was fresh and vibrant the wines were good. ( if you guys happen to add a Txakolina to the mix you wont get rid of me). Thanks Columns for a great evening and I'll probably see you next week! Cheers! read more

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The waitress/host was very friendly, but we ordered chai lattes and were told 10 minutes later they were out of chai. We ordered coffees and they were luke warm. We ordered eggs and potatoes and gluten free bread. About 15 minutes later we received our eggs and potatoes and they were cold. We were starving so we ate them anyway. Then we asked for the gf toast and were told they were out. Columns Wine Bar received rave reviews on the GF communities on Instagram. We were extremely disappointed and feel it was not worth the hassle to get their from NJ Penn Station. We will never recommend and never go back. Also, have stopped following on Instagram. read more

The service here is amazing! Major props to the manager and all the servers who made our table feel so welcome.

The best latke we have ever had. And we are gluten free. I had the fried fish sandwich and it was fabulous.

A new wine bar in the neighborhood with great food. My husband and I sat at the bar and had cocktails, wine, food and a dessert drink. Timo was behind the bar and was much more than a bartender - he made exquisite beverages, perfect pairing suggestions and a delight. We are so happy to have this addition and will be back often! read more

"Over-Priced and Not Very Good" This is a newly opened wine bar and Mediterranean restaurant on the upper west side. We were a party of five and we had reservations. We were seated around two small round tables instead of one table. This made for uncomfortable seating. After taking our order we waited a fairly long time for one appetizer and one entree to come to the table. Then 15-20 minutes later another entree came to the table. We finally all got served after waiting another 10 minutes or so. We complained to the manager and he apologized (but no explanation). Now the food: The fish sandwich was tasteless and the fish was not fresh. Someone ordered a Spanish baked egg dish and said it was good. I won't be back. read more

Very nice wine bar. Lit for intimacy. Good food, cocktails and wine. Nice place to feel civilized.

Beautiful ambiance and delicious food! We came for brunch on a Saturday. The omelette was great as was the French toast. It's a bit pricy, but worth it for an occasional brunch spot! read more

Instagram failed me - brunch at Columns didn't live up to the hype. Now the latkes were good, the fish sandwich and buckwheat griddle cakes, not bad, but we went there for the bruleed french toast and that was not what social media touted. read more

Lovely new spot in the neighborhood with great vibes. Great selection of interesting cocktails & wines. Apparently they're expanding with more oranges & pet nats which is exciting. Good food. Lots of GF & celiac-safe options - everything except the flatbread either is or can be GF. Dedicated frier for GF. We wanted the GF bruschetta to be bigger (it was about 1/4 of the size of gluten bruschetta) but it was very tasty nonetheless. Service was friendly. Will return. Highly recommend! read more

The wine selection was amazing, and the hostess was really kind and helpful even though we had no reservation. My girlfriend and I sat at the bar and immediately overheard the bartender yelling at the group next to us to hurry up because he was busy. This happened a handful of times over the next hour to other groups as well, even though it wasn't even a full bar/restaurant. Very odd! read more

awesome neighborhood gem! this place is super cute and the staff is amazing! i had some of the best pasta of my life here and they have a wide variety of mocktails/NA drinks. i just wish they had non-alcoholic wines since they're a wine bar though! other than that, amazing experience and i'll be back! read more