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Anfora

Anfora

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Wine Bar, Italian Restaurant, and American Restaurant$$$$
West Village, New York
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  • Stina P.
    Stina P.March 15, 2014
    swag alert: ricotta crostini with first check in! get here around 830 on a Friday night and snag a set of stools. perfect spot for a date or catching up with a pal. west village wine bar atmosphere
  • Elizabeth B.
    Elizabeth BursteinDecember 29, 2017
    <3 cider house fools + namaste in bed (Brady's). Mine were good too - the Anfora 75 and Peaach, Please. Awesome vibe. They also have some heavenly cheese-smelling thing that I really want to try!
  • Ashley C.
    Ashley ChanDecember 2, 2019
    Quiet local wine bar where you could stay for hours to catch up with a friend. Nice selection of cheeses on the menu and a bacon flatbread that was needed after some wine. Orange wines offered.
  • Annie T.heart icon on user image
    Annie TolochinskiJanuary 31, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    You MUST try the crostini with homemade ricotta. One of the best wine bars in WV, it gets loud but I like a busy spot, and this one has great atmosphere.
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceSeptember 17, 2012
    Cozy, date-worthy atmosphere, and offers unique wines that you can enjoy on comfy leather couches! On our list of 5 favorite wine bars in the West Village - try the lauded lamb-ragu sliders.
  • Mark B.heart icon on user image
    Mark BNovember 13, 2018
    My go to when I worked in the area, love this spot. Terrific small plates, extensive wine list, great space with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. You’ll love it!
  • JAMESON P.heart icon on user image
    JAMESON PINEMay 10, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great ambiance, great wine selection and small plates and real nice bartenders. Vogue editors in the house. Check in and get your free ricotta crostini - ahh-mazing. A+
  • Swen G.heart icon on user image
    Swen GrahamFebruary 14, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Just about everything here is done exceptionally well, including the pithy messages on the street sign out front.
  • Wei V.
    Wei VaynAugust 25, 2012
    Try the The Fury - This #cocktail had Thai chili-infused tequila, passion fruit, lime, agave and soda. It was unlike any cocktails I had before. It tasted #spicy!!! I loved it!
  • Stan B.
    Stan BashmashnikovJuly 9, 2014
    A phenomenal wine bar in the west village. Order a Pinot Noir and pair it w/ the prosciutto, goat cheese, and arugula sandwich. Thank me later.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsApril 22, 2013
    Sleek, comfortable West Village wine bar, great for a pre- or post-dinner glass of wine and a few small bites.
  • Ubeyd D.
    Ubeyd DalmisDecember 17, 2015
    Nothing better after a long day than an awesome glass of wine w/ pork ragu sliders and ricotta crustini. Especially when Luciana or Joe are picking the wine... Read more
  • Micah C.
    Micah ChilesNovember 1, 2019
    Cozy wine bar to try some interesting natural / skin contact wines. Strong small plate options. Highly recommend
  • Decanter
    DecanterMay 10, 2011
    This is a fantastic little wine bar in the Big Apple. Try the House-made Ricotta. With almost thirty wines on the menu, served by the glass, there's plenty of choice to go with your food.
  • Nick A.heart icon on user image
    Nick AndlingerApril 4, 2016
    Really liked this place. Good eats and solid wines by the glass.
  • AskMen
    AskMenMay 28, 2010
    Drinks match a 4-strong meat menu cheese including a housemade ricotta, salads, & Italian sandwiches. Try the Balboa - mortadella, soppresseta, speck, cacio di roma, dijonnaise, and pepper relish.
  • Halstead Property
    Halstead PropertyNovember 30, 2011
    If you enjoy trying different wines by the glass, Anfora has plenty of variety and options. An absolute must try is the Nutella and homemade mascarpone sandwich
  • Lexi N.heart icon on user image
    Lexi NJanuary 21, 2015
    Can't go wrong with wine and a cheese plate. Try the Jasper Hill Harbison. Cozy and intimate date spot.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsApril 19, 2013
    Camo-Carlita: Sauza tequila shaken with chamomile syrup, lemon, lime, and grapefruit, and topped with Lambrusco Rosso.
  • Tanay M.
    Tanay ModiJune 17, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    Great wine menu and appetizers. Have been for both post work drinks as well as post dinner. Must try!
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupNovember 18, 2010
    Helpful waitstaff help you navigate a huge wine list in this charming bar. Try the Borough Market Panini and snack on the spicy shortbreads.
  • Annie T.heart icon on user image
    Annie TolochinskiMarch 9, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    House made Ricotta - amazing.
  • em b.
    em bJune 10, 2016
    Been here 25+ times
    Favorite wine bar in NYC. The staff is amazing and the ricotta honey crostinis are to die for.
  • Melissa S.
    Melissa SutherlandAugust 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Tuesday is Producer Night. Lots of wine industry folks and, often winemakers who are traveling through the city. Any night is a good night at Anfora. (P.S. Drink the 2002 Gravner before it's no more.)
  • Charlottesheart icon on user image
    CharlottesMarch 15, 2015
    Thoroughly enjoyed islands wine class - educational, entertaining and delicious! Will be back for rosé and more!
  • Lauren S.
    Lauren ShiaJuly 14, 2013
    Sloowwww service but delicious ricotta crostini! The Loire 2012 rose is superb too.
  • Wei V.
    Wei VaynAugust 25, 2012
    Try the Black Cherry Pop - Rye whiskey, lime juice, cherry bitters & boylans black cherry soda. This #cocktail was very refreshing. I love black cherry soda.
  • Meredith B.heart icon on user image
    Meredith BlechmanOctober 23, 2014
    Great for meeting up with friends for drinks. Cozy, quiet, and lots of booths for intimate catching up.
  • Robert S.heart icon on user image
    Robert SJune 18, 2015
    Cuban Italian sandwich were small but tasty, nice selection of local NY brews in a cozy setting
  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BaskinJanuary 28, 2016
    Delightful wine bar, darkly lit ambience and gets busy, try their cocktails surprisingly good
  • Terrell
    TerrellFebruary 11, 2015
    When: Anytime How: Check in on Foursquare and get a crostini covered in ricotta cheese, sea salt, and honey.
  • Elliot W.heart icon on user image
    Elliot WehnerMarch 29, 2015
    Great wines by the glass. Busy early but can always get a seat after 11. Try the Bordeaux
  • Katie S.
    Katie SchlossFebruary 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    45 minute wait at Dell'anima? Don't sweat it. With Anfora right next door, you can pop on over for some delicious bruschetta and a couple of cocktails while you wait.
  • Pari M.heart icon on user image
    Good drinks and good service. Lovely wine bar. The lamb meatballs are good!
  • Karin S.heart icon on user image
    Karin SantiagoMay 6, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Ricotta crostini is the best
  • Monti B.
    Monti BrayJuly 11, 2014
    Cute trendy spot for a date or lax friend outing.
  • Makoto K.heart icon on user image
    Makoto KuboJanuary 25, 2018
    So cozy. Nice sofa and a long table.
  • Raj P.heart icon on user image
    Raj PJuly 20, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing wine selection. Super smart and friendly staff
  • Nilay G.
    Nilay GandhiAugust 6, 2014
    excellent cocktails. quiet if you arrive before 7, a bit louder after, but not crowded (mid-week).
  • Ashleyheart icon on user image
    AshleyJanuary 23, 2016
    Great ambience for date. Cheese and charcuterie for $20 is overpriced but expected of the area
  • Rebeccca K.
    Rebeccca KlasfeldMarch 3, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Nothing better after a long day than an awesome glass of wine w/ pork ragu sliders and ricotta crustini. Especially when Luciana or Joe are picking the wine...
  • Arjun R.heart icon on user image
    Arjun RamMay 17, 2019
    Good neighborhood wine bar. Seating can be an issue.
  • Nicolette R.heart icon on user image
    Nicolette RomeroSeptember 27, 2014
    Randomly obsessed with the ricotta (and the honey that goes with it)!
  • Habby B.heart icon on user image
    Habby BauerJanuary 19, 2015
    Fantastic drinks, good crowd, great place to take a date. We'll be back.
  • Anthony P.heart icon on user image
    Anthony PopeoSeptember 27, 2017
    Great selection. Sit at the bar; bartenders are awesome.
  • Michelle W.heart icon on user image
    Michelle WilesOctober 29, 2016
    Cute spot but not outstanding for the area
  • Marc S.heart icon on user image
    Marc SJanuary 19, 2020
    Good wine selection. Popular place so can get packed.
  • Ana T.heart icon on user image
    Ana TSeptember 10, 2019
    It says it’s a wine bar, but they also make good cocktails
  • Ann Y.
    Ann YacoubianAugust 23, 2017
    Ambiance A+ , bartender friendliness A+, wine selection B+, food B
  • Jessie C.heart icon on user image
    Jessie CatanaSeptember 18, 2015
    Cute lil place that's not as pretentious as the other bars in the meat packing neighborhood. Crostini was...meh. Lambrusco was delish.
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