Bottega Del Vino

Attractive enough, usual high prices for the neighborhood, acceptable food, pleasant and professional service - on the surface - by friendly Italians. But BEWARE: this place should be called Bottega del Pellegrino. We were a fairly large group. Someone might have ordered a bottle of mineral water at some point - San Pellegrino, But no one ever saw a bottle on the table. Instead, all evening long waiters controlled our water intake, zealously pouring it into our glasses, which were quickly drunk to quench the rather salty food. No waiter ever asked us if we wanted another bottle. We were engrossed in conversation, having a pleasant time, and no one at the table thought of stopping the waiters, asking what was up or asking for tap water, since no one was ordering the Pellegrino, let alone paying attention to how many bottles the waiters emptied. By the end of the meal, we were presented with an extraordinarily hefty bill that included $66 for water: $11 a bottle (of 75cl)!! We felt robbed, cheated, insulted, slapped in the face. The owners and managers of this place should know that this sly method of getting money out of their customers who might not be living off trust funds is a sure way never, ever to see them again.

i love this place, i went to celebrate with a friend from the UK. The food is delicious,i felt like I was back in Italy. The service was amazing, and I will eat there everytime i am in nyc.The management deserves a major compliment.

I stumbled across this place with a group of friends while enjoying an initially fantastic day in the city. It appears from the exterior to be a panini cafe, with no allusion to the actual nature of the place. That is not to say that I wasn't pleasantly surprised by the unexpected conversion from a quick brunch to a two course lunch. They started well with an excellent macchiato, the one thing that was done well. Following taking our order the wait staff managed to bungle the order for both my courses. After arriving long after the entree and main of my dining-mates I was underwhelmed with the carpaccio, and bored by the bland marinara. The quality of my colleagues meals was no better, but at least punctual. One friend commented that he was surprised they could catch squid in the east river. I would wholeheartedly recommend against eating here.

M Girlfriend and I ate at this place for Valentine's Day. How can anyone say that this place isn't anything but superb? Price: Yes, it's expensive. If you cannot afford it..don't go! Food: Unreal - seriously one of the better Italian places I've eaten at. Atmosphere: The upstairs is indeed a tad loud - the restaurant itself is gorgeous and quite romantic. Ask to be seated in the wine cellar below. This place is unbelievable and highly reccomended!

I read several reviews complaining about the prices. I dont understand why people complain about the obvious.If you cannot deal with it then go to a place that is over your budget! It is an upscale place with upscale NYC prices and I dont think they are trying to hide that by any means. I think their paninis are delicious and they have the best cappucino in the city. I didnt see anything bad about the service, they are attentive, they greet you with smile! My friend thinks their upper East location has better tramissu. Overall, it is expensive but lives up to its standards. Good ambiance and the refined crowd is plusses.

Being in NYC about 30 nights a year accounts for our knowledge of over a hundred primarily midtown restaurants. This one tops our list when it comes to the quality of the food. We also find the service to be excellent. The meals we have had at Bottega del Vino have been consistently wonderful whether we have ordered pasta, fish, or even rabbit. Whether going for an intimate evening to celebrate a special occasion (birthdays or Valentines Day) or with a group of friends we always have a memorable dining experience. We can't wait to return for another great meal.

This restaurant is a confusing combination. One can think that one is entering a paninii caffe, but inside you actually have a restaurant. Overpriced place, just go around the block for better food and better service. The interior design is amasing though, very well set architectorial design.