Was unfortunately pretty disappointed by this spot, as the interior is very cute, but the wines and appetizers are a bit lacking. There are quite a few Western European and middle eastern wines, which didn't suit the tastes of the group. Additionally, the hummus, olives, and almonds all tasted a bit off. However, our server was incredibly kind! read more

Zizi Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

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Very cozy in the back, just the vibe I wanted. Came by on a Thursday evening after work and the server was very friendly and attentive. Had a couple of glasses of the rose (can't remember which specific one) but it was delicious! read more

Zizi Wine Bar - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Came here during happy hour and got the rosè. We also ordered the cauliflower, which was pretty good. This place gets pretty busy during the weekdays. Good service and lively atmosphere. read more

A first time experience (on a Monday night) allowed me to have mixed feelings about Zizi Wine Bar based on my expectations. Fairly new to the area (almost a year), Zizi Wine Bar seems to be a good addition to Fidi. We were warmly greeted by the staff upon our arrival which was around 6:30. It was obviously quieter than it would be if it were later in the week. The space was a bit small with tables in the front half while the back section included sofa seating for a more casual setting. We chose to sit at a high top round table as we got settled. I felt the seating wasn't too comfortable and the lighting was a bit bright considering it was a wine bar. Our server was hospitable and knowledgeable offering opinions of the various wines. I was offered a tiny tasting of two red wines and ultimately went for the smooth Pinot Noir. Since it's a Wine Bar, there was a good variety of wines including flights. Two of my friends enjoyed the flight from the Middle East while another bragged about the Rose. As far as food, I believe Zizi Wine Bar's selections are meant to be shared, including the larger plates. The portions are very small so if you're hungry, you'll need to select many plates especially if there's more than 2 in the party. We selected three appetizers: Crazy Baba (an eggplant pesto dip accompanied by pita), Halloumi, and Oyster Mushroom. All were pretty good. The larger mains are by no means a full meal or dinner. All of our selections were served solo without sides. I chose the Chicken Skewer --3 pieces of white meat chicken on a skewer flavored very nicely. The other selections were Branzino, Chicken Shawarma and the Lamb pita. Overall, my friends and I were satisfied with our first time experience at Zizi. The menu selections were tapas style meant for sharing. I think Zizi has 3 locations of which one is an actual restaurant. I can see Zizi being a good spot for a pre dinner drink before dining elsewhere or grabbing a few appetizers with wine. Remember to order enough if a large, hungry group since the portions are small. I think I'd return but wouldn't rush back. read more

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Fun & lively little wine bar with great variety and fun food menu. Staff are friendly and offer a generous pour, plus are happy to offer recommendations to suit your taste preference. They have happy hours during the week too. read more

Ziz's Wine Bar has a fantastic happy hour. I met up with a friend after work and we shared a cheeseboard and hummus with pita--the pita bread was some of the best I've ever had. They also have a really nice wine selection! read more

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I don't hold bars in FiDi in very high regards so I can safely Zizi is far by the nicest place I have been to in that neighborhood. It's truly a hidden gem. It's a great spot to hang out after work. We sat in the back lounge, which felt more like someone's stylish living room making it the perfect place to unwind. Now, the wine menu wasn't great specially if you're like me and love a dry, medium-bodied red. The options were pretty limited, which was a bit of a letdown. But honestly, the food more than made up for it. 1. The Jerusalem bagel was hands down my favorite; fresh, crisp and perfect for dipping. 2. The halloumi was good too, though a little on the sweeter side. 3. The charred eggplant dish called Crazy baba was ridiculously good, smoky, and packed with flavor, 4. While the eggplant carpaccio was so light and delicious that I could eat it all day. Our server was super warm, welcoming, and more than happy to offer recommendations. Best of all, they didn't rush us, which was a welcome change. Between the great food, relaxed atmosphere, and genuinely good service, Zizi is definitely a place i highly recommend. read more

My friends and I were meeting downtown for a bit and were planning to go to dinner afterwards. I suggested Zizi to one of the group members, and she agreed, neither of us realizing that we had been to their Chelsea location together several years ago. We had loved that experience (see review: https://www.yelp.com/biz/zizi-new-york-3?hrid=9PwbdPd4XcG5qToN-R60eg), but the place had also offered a complete bar, while the FiDi one only served wine. Since some of the group members were not as into that form of alcohol, we decided to limit our Zizi experience to appetizers and a single glass before moving to another dinner spot. When we arrived, I was very impressed by the romantic atmosphere of the restaurant. There were dim lighting, candles everywhere, and seductive decor like velvet chairs. We were seated at a high-top table near the main bar, and the space was rather tight between our table and the neighboring one, but we managed to make it work. I saw that other folks were engaging in a wine flight with four different tasting glasses, though I did not see that option noted on their vast wine list. When I asked the server about it, she stated that they did not offer flights (the pictures on Yelp also say otherwise). I pointed to one of the flight trays and asked what that was then. She stated that those diners were just having some samples. How that would be different than a flight was beyond me, but I just accepted her stance and decided to get a single glass. The menu contained mainly Mediterranean wines, and I opted for the 2022 Alexakis, which was from Crete and used the Assyrtiko varietal. The white was from their "Light and Earthy" section, and I agreed that the crisp white was minerally and contained notes of lemon and passion fruit. It was very versatile and enjoyable. As I mentioned earlier, we decided to treat our time at Zizi as more of a happy hour experience, so we ordered a few small plates to share. The sweet, Grilled Halloumi had been cooked in butter and topped with a delicious, nut-free basil pesto and a sprinkling of zesty sumac. The Hummus was extremely smooth, creamy, and flavorful with tahini sesame notes and a topping of zhug spices. It came with soft, fluffy pita points. The Baked Brie was gooey and served alongside two slices of sourdough toast, rather than being encased in the traditional puff pastry. It was plated with a sweet, tart date and lemon jam that was excellent. Lastly, continuing on our cheese-filled adventure, we got the Brioche Grilled Cheese, which was a decadent sandwich composed of buttery brioche, gruyere, feta, Kalamata olive tapenade, za'atar, and zhug. The briny olives added a uniqueness that really complimented the rich cheese. Given its heaviness, splitting the thick, grilled monstrosity into four pieces wound up being a wise decision. I should also note that we had tried to break up the dairy fest with an order of the Cauliflower Lima, but we realized that it had never been delivered to our table. At that point, we just let it go, but we had been eager to try it. Otherwise, everything we did taste was delicious. Zizi Wine Bar provided a nice atmosphere for our group to enjoy some snacks and beverages, but there were certain service-related aspects that could have been improved. It was a cozy hideaway in a corporate area, but I would be more likely to return to their Chelsea location for a more elaborate beverage selection. read more

Stumbled across this place after a far too long travel day, and what a lovely dinner we found. Food - whioe delicious, this is where we lose a star. The eggplant was out of this world insanely delicious. I will dream of this dish for a long time coming. The other dishes again we're good just nothing to "write home about". The cauliflower was ok, but just kind of limp, and the shawarma was very standard. The wine though ... Dang. Some true all star wines here. I don't know that any of them would be bad but the Israeli wines were fantastic. Service - quick and attractive. Very friendly and knowledgeable waitresses. Ambiance - Dim and intimate while being inviting. Tl;Dr - I'd love to come back for a glass of wine or three and maybe a snack. read more

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Solid place for wine after work. Because it's a wine bar, there aren't NA drinks for my sober friends so keep that in mind. Good hummus. Fresh pita. Happy Hour until 6. Friendly service and chill vibes. Enjoy! read more

We enjoyed ZiZi overall but it was so cold inside! Once they fix that this will be a definite 5 star place. Great deals on happy hour, lovely food and nice intimate atmosphere. One staff person on duty and she was very on top of everything so kudos to her. read more

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Solid spot to grab a glass or bottle of wine and light bites. There's another location in midtown but finally tried this one. Shared a bottle of wine after choosing between the Or Haganuz and Apla. We enjoyed the Cabernet Sauvignon more than the Xinomavro blend. Also ordered the Grilled Halloumi (basically just grilled cheese but the basil pesto added a nice touch to it) and the Jerusalem Bagel (a mix between a pretzel and bagel with a side of olive oil) to share. We sat in the back which was way quieter than the front, but the front was more lively and intimate. The staff was very helpful in choosing which wine to pick and always checked on us. We did miss the happy hour since it ended at 6pm but was still enjoyable otherwise. Recommend as a place to grab a glass of wine or as a date spot. read more

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Not sure what was better the amazing food or the SPECTACULAR SERVICE from Taylor. Both were 10 out of 10. read more

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We randomly walked in this place for food and drinks and couldn't be more impressed. Middle eastern food and their wine collection was so good and we kept ordering more: loved the ambience, so cozy and friendly. Staff was so kind and welcoming. read more

Loved the ambience of this wine bar and the food and service was amazing :) Really extensive wine selection as well!!! 10/5 stars read more

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I enjoyed a meal that satisfied completely in every way. Workers here demonstrated excellent service standards. The empty dishes proved how much we enjoyed the food. Their dishes hit the mark and their staff hits the right notes. This establishment satisfies thoroughly. read more

Great authentic middle eastern in FiDi. Hard to find oddly. GREAT wine selection. Servers were great and knowledgeable and easy to talk to as well. Jess nailed every suggestion and her and the other server, served a very busy restaurant with ease. The manager seemed hardworking too. I'll be back. All the food we got was good. Well done kitchen. read more

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Great wine selection and a solid happy hour until 6 every day! Servers are very friendly and knowledgeable. The place has an amazing look to it and feels like a high class but affordable wine bar when you walk in. I got the baked Brie this time which was amazing, and they actually give the right amount of bread to go with the amount of cheese that is given. read more

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Really cute spot. The music was loud but not overpowering, great selection of wine to pick from, the baked Brie was fantastic. Service was slow, but it seemed like there weren't many employees there on this particular night, so I wouldn't be surprised to find a big difference on another night. Will likely be returning! read more

Food was absolutely delicious! Had the black miso cod and the halloumi. Freshly prepared and nicely presented. Had a Pinot Grigio with it which paired nicely. My only feedback is that it's super loud in the main bar area to the point where it's hard to hear anything the servers are saying - would recommend for a social gathering but perhaps not a totally quiet date night. Otherwise, a great experience. read more

Went here on Sunday night and got a cheese board, the chicken skewer, and a few glasses of wine. The service was fantastic, like seriously the bartender who served us could not have been nicer, the food was yummy, the two white wines that I tried were good (not incredibly exciting but tasted very good) and a dark intimate wine bar is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Honestly anything that is not a smoke shop is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Would definitely go back and try another couple glasses! read more

Such an amazing addition to the neighborhood! FiDi was in major need of a good wine bar and Zizi is the absolute best. The service and attentiveness of the staff is always above and beyond, even when they're super busy. There is a super fun wine list and the way the wine menu is structured (with tasting notes included!) is great for helping direct you to the kind of wine you're looking for. The food is also SO GOOD! Some fave menu items for me so far have been the crazy baba, halloumi, chicken shawarma, and the branzino. The vibe of this place is cozy, lively, and bustling. Almost every time I've been in the past month or so it's busy and is just a good vibe all around. Super excited to have this place in the neighborhood! read more

Very sweet staff. Treat everyone like they are regulars! Someone in my group didn't love their glass of wine and the resto insisted on bringing a different one, and left the old one for someone else to drink. Didn't try the food but it looked good from afar. read more

Great wine choices and great recommendations by the staff. It's a small space, a bit cramped.

The place itself was nice and comfortable but the service not quite so good. Asked for a glass of water which was never brought to the table and the wine glasses with the logo are just a no. The food was great, can't deny that. read more

Great new happy hour spot in Fidi. 3-6 Monday through Saturday. The manager was great and treated us with an appetizer for our first visit. Great wine selection. read more

Zizi Wine Bar - Regular and happy hour menu. Great new happy hour spot in Fidi. 3-6 Monday through Saturday. - Wine Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Loved this place!!! It's super cozy and a great wine bar. The bartender/server was super helpful and so kind. The wine selection is unique and has wines from Israel, Greece, etc. We also ordered some of the small plates - cauliflower, ricotta, and eggplant dip. The ricotta was SO good and had great depth in flavor + textures. The dips would be so so good if more bread/pita was included They don't have many vegetarian options, besides the small plates (dips, salad). But will definitely be going back. read more

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So cute, great happy hour, friendly staff, tasty food - perfect local spot for some good wine and Mediterranean food!! Definitely a go-to for me. read more

Great food. Great service. Loved the wine. Yummy. I was visiting from out of town and found them on TripAdvisor. Walked over and had a great time read more

Love this cute little place. Delicious Mediterranean bites, wines, etc. the staff is lovely! Happy hour pricing -a nice plus.

Genuinely favorite place to go for happy hour. John is an absolute gem and the wine is FANTASTIC. Great music, people and vibes. Have zero complaints!!! read more