Solid wine bar, the wine options are short and to the punch. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a place to hang your jackets, decor works.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Couldn't ask for better service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a "hey, let's catch up place".[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Kudos to the host because he was also the waiter and busser [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super cute restaurant but so few options and all out of panini when we went which was sad[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the outdoor space is great and indoor is quite ambient as well[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This is true neighborhood gem. I've been many times and it never disappoints. [[HIGHLIGHT]]High marks for ambience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], consistently good food with gluten free options, and friendly service. Great wine and an excellent martini! read more

Pretty disappointed in their penne aka vodka takeout. For $25 really expected a little more sauce and pasta. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's like I went to a little takeout pasta place instead of a nice sit down restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] sad. read more

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Solid place for a glass of wine and some pasta/sandwiches. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What's standout is the vibe and service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I only came for a sandwich but will have to come back for other food items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect place for a date or hangout with friends & family![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ambiance: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5 read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance, tables and service but the food was very mediocre.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I knew something was off when an Italian restaurant had guac and chips, mac and cheese and hummus on the menu. We ordered: 1. Meatballs - meat was very tough and it came in a bowl of sauce that looked like tomato soup 2. Aglio olio spaghetti with shrimp - delicious 3. Beet salad - mediocre. Cheese to beet ratio was off 4. Mashed potatoes - felt microwaved but the portion was huge 5. Broccoli - very soggy with minimal flavor [[HIGHLIGHT]]Overall, if you want to go for pretty cute vibes, go ahead but if you're looking for delicious food, this place isn't it[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Absolutely love this place. Serenas has quickly become my neighborhood go to for a few glasses of wine and some charcuterie. The service is always great, the charcuterie is always good and the wine is always stellar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its the perfect place for a cozy winter night or a summer afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Quaint low key neighborhood spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Friendly and speedy food to table service. We ordered the greek sampler, burrata and meatballs. All were great and -- sampler and meatballs were my favorite. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Both indoor/outdoor seating available. Outdoor is covered so probably nice for a summer brunch and for HH![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I've always wanted to come here and finally stopped by on a Friday night! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat by the street and it was a nice vibe. I liked how cozy it felt.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a glass of Prosecco. Service was great. read more

Excellent dirty martini with a good variety of vodkas on offer. The flatbread was nice, but a bit pricey for what you get. Overall, not the cheapest place, but staff were very nice and everything we had was good. read more

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Great Brunch Spot! We have come here a few times for brunch. The service is always friendly and space is very open and nice. We had: - Eggs Benedict with Salmon - delicious - Caesar salad - tops! A must have. - Scrambled Eggs - made European style (if you know, you know) wonderful! - Bloody Mary - very good - Mac n Cheese - very good, made the French way with a roux. - Prosciutto Panini - very good Overall a great spot! read more

Loved everything about my experience at Serena's Wine Bar! I ordered the pasta and shrimp dish and it was absolutely delish! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance & timely service made for the perfect afternoon reprieve.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely return for more! :-) read more

I've walked by this place a ton and always wanted to try it. Food was delicious! Portion sizes were great. Wine was a little pricey but good. Service was quick and ambiance was super cute. Will be back! read more

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As much as I enjoy this place last year, I was a bit disappointed this past weekend. The bread was not toasted and cold, the avocado toast was nothing as it use to be and the worse part was that a Roach was on the hummus. We did get a glass of champagne; however , looking back I feel uncomfortable knowing we stayed and consumed the food we order. read more

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Serena's is one of my favorite places to eat in the city. I've been coming here for years and tried their brunch for the first time. I had an amazing experience. We ordered the Nova Platter and the Eggs Benedict, both of which were absolutely delicious! I would recommend either of those dishes for brunch. One of my favorite aspects of Serena's is their outdoor seating. There is nothing better than enjoying a meal outdoors on a beautiful day. Highly recommend dining here! read more

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We stopped in for dinner on a Saturday evening and ended up with an amazing dinner experience. We ordered bresaola flatbread for appetizer, porcini mushroom ravioli & penne a la vodka with chicken The food was surprisingly good! The flatbread was very popular, and for good reason. We saw that many tables around us were ordering it. The beef was great and the arugula was fresh and succulent. Both entrees were exquisite, very well prepared and presented. We enjoyed the dinner a lot and plan to go back read more

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I came here for some after work wine on a Friday night and wasn't as impressed as I'd hoped. For a place that's always quite crowded I had higher expectations. The penne alla vodka was pretty boring and the pinot was just ok. Servers were sweet, though! Pro tip: This area is packed with cars at the end of the work day. Don't sit outside on weekday nights. Obviously not the restaurant's fault but the street noise and honking were annoying. Biggest surprise: wine wasn't all that great... Over all: Not trying to by wine-y but this place is, meh. read more

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Won't return. Their wine is not too good and service is so so. I've two reds: Sangiovese, Toscana La Lecciaia 2011 and Bordeaux Chateau haut Heyruguet 2016. Between the two, Bordeaux is better. Both are $13 a glass (retail at $16.99 and $11.99 a bottle on vivino), NOT complaining how much they charge but wondering why can't they serve better quality wines. Which brings me to Barcibo Enoteca on B'way that served excellent Italian wines but it had closed ... hmmmm ... Was it because the cost of better wines cost their business? The skinless almonds are really good. The olives are looking tired and too many, just not appetizing. The cheeses on the Small Cheese Plates are good. ... Forgot to ask if the bar is named after the tennis great -:) read more

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Really cute, intimate, dimly lit wine bar. The staff is great and offers samples of all the wines, got the 5 cheese meat/cheese board and it came with a bunch of extras: bread, nuts, pickles, jam, olives. They don't have flights but they do offer glasses, carafes or bottles of any of their wines. read more

I like that this place is quaint and close to where I live, but had an underwhelming experience like many past reviews. Bottles are expensive, the plates offered are small and lack luster. Service was kind and attentive, though. This place has the potential to be 5 stars, but it's price doesn't match the quality of what's offered. read more

I came here around 4 PM with a friend on a Saturday afternoon. We sat outside and drank Whispering Angel Rosé and shared the Greek Sampler Appetizer of Hummus, Baba Ghanoush, and Tzatziki with grilled pita. Overall I enjoyed the wine, the appetizer, and the relaxed feeling of being outside. The service was prompt and very friendly. This is a great spot. read more

Went here after work for a drink. Excellent service, social bartender, and overall nice calm but welcoming ambiance. Really good cosmos there! read more

Cute spot in the UES for happy hour or dinner! Have passed this place so many times and am mad I haven't been more often. The outdoor seating had very relaxing vibes and service was friendly. Food was delicious! My boyfriend and I ordered paninis and the burrata. Everything was paired perfectly with a glass of wine. They had a really great selection. Perfect spot for a date or place to bring your parents if they're in town. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Absolutely incredible! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The owner cares so deeply about the quality of food and providing a fun experience at the restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It feels so homey and everyone is incredible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] An absolute must for all UES regulars. My favorite spot, hands down. read more

Great spot for a happy hour wine, it's a good neighborhood spot. The waitstaff was friendly!

The wine was good... but the food definitely fell flat. My pasta Primavera had almost NO vegetables except for a few shredded carrots and tiny tiny pieces of brocoli. And the sause was bland. My husband's ravioli had good sauce but the ravoli itself were just OK. Absolutely no incentive to dine there again read more

The food and service was amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice quiet atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]No noisy crowds but light chatter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This will not be my last time. read more

I had the best pasta that I had so far in Manhattan. Service was great and the staff was very friendly.

If I could rate this 50 stars, I would! Not only is this a go-to neighborhood restaurant with amazing food and service, it's also a beautiful venue for a private party . It feels as though you have stepped into a Parisian bistro. The owner Hassan, couldn't be more accommodating and the dining experience here is always 100% . read more

Aside the service that was a bit slow for lunch on a weekday, food was nice and the ambiance was relaxing.

Consistent, fresh, excellent pours, clean, food is excellent, can't say enough good things about Serena's Wine Bar

I stopped in for happy hour with a group of girlfriends. It was pretty empty on a Tuesday evening from 6-7pm. We were a large group and they were able to accommodate us. The waiters were very attentive and helpful. I can't wait to go back to try their menu and more wine and cocktail offerings! It's a great little space. read more

Food is good and casual. Wine is good. Service is good. All around good place for a casual dinner.

I really want to love this place as it's so convenient to where I live. I've been there a half a dozen times and food/service is usually ok. I was there yesterday afternoon for a drink with a friend and we ordered an appetizer plate to share with glasses of wine. When the food arrived, we had no utensils, napkins etc. So my friend got up from our table to find our waitress - when he asked for utensils, the response was 'we only give those when people order an entree.' We were handed paper napkins (the utensils are wrapped in cloth napkins) and proceeded to clumsily eat our food without any utensils. My basic expectation at a restaurant is to be given utensils, especially when specifically asked for. Sorry, you just lost a regular customer. read more

Total upper east side village feels. Very classic wine bar/restaurant with lovely jazz music playing in the background. Great for friends and date night. I ordered the Pinot noir and my friends ordered the Chardonnay. They have a tv that plays sports for all the sports lovers. read more

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Come here if you want to be able to chat in a quiet atmosphere with standard-priced happy hour drinks. Get the tomato basil mozzarella flatbread. We came to Serena's on a Tuesday afternoon. At 4PM, the restaurant was completely empty. But hey, nobody else was as crazy as we were to come drink wine at 4PM on a Tuesday afternoon. Their happy hour started at 4 and includes $6 wines by the glass, which is a standard happy hour price in the city. We chose to order a pitcher of red sangria instead. The sangria was very sweet, which is alright for me, because I enjoy sweet wine, but even I could recognize that this sangria is unusually sweet. The highlight of our visit was the tomato basil mozzarella flatbread, which was split into 4 slices and was very good. The hummus was pretty ordinary, and I was a bit bummed by the fact that they charge an additional $1 for extra pita bread for the hummus. The hummus to pita bread ratio was just too high! We had a pleasant time at Serena's. I wouldn't turn down a visit to Serena's if a friend suggested it, but I won't be one to suggest a visit, given their lack of extraordinary features. read more

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Exceptional place to relax and have some wine on a cold night. Place has very pleasant atmosphere, a little dark and quiet. We went on a Sunday night to have some small dinner and some wine. It is extremely relaxing place with very nice waiters and pretty good menu options. Place is located very close to where I live so it was a good day to find a nice place close by. Food was delicious and wine selection was pretty good. I would definitely recommend this place to others and I will come here many more times in the future. We did not have to make a reservation but it was Sunday night, not sure how busy it is on other days. read more

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Serena's is my absolute favorite place to go in the neighborhood. The food, drinks and atmosphere are always fantastic. And the owner, Hasan, and staff welcome and treat me, my husband and our dogs like family . In my experience, they are the most dog friendly restaurant in the neighborhood. The owner even named a drink after my dog when he passed last year. Try the "Sir Winston" when you go in! I have been going to Serena's since they opened 8 years ago and I am so glad I walked in that front door!! read more

The food is very good at Serena's. The ambience ambience is very nice and the service is good and the food is delicious and the service is nice. read more

The food is delicious Brunch or dinner The service is amazing Cool vibe for a relaxing meal read more