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'inoteca

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Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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'inoteca

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Find. Eat. Drink.December 4, 2011
Great wine list and an array of small plate dishes have kept this Italian wine bar on the top of chefs’ lists for years. Chef Ivy Stark (Dos Caminos) “I go for some late night wine, cheese and salumi"
Janet M.September 21, 2013
Great little place to hang out with a friend. They have outdoor seating, weather permitting. Highly recommend the truffle egg toast, it was amazing! Would definitely come again.
William ÁlvarezDecember 16, 2012
Everything is good, I recommend the Ragu Pork specially, but any item in the menu is actually really tasty. Have all the bruschetta combinations as an appetizer, perhaps you'll stick to it all night.
John LFebruary 11, 2013
Wonderful ambience, fabulous food and splendid service. Order just about anything and it'll certainly wow you. Especially recommend the chocolate pudding dessert.
Charlie CooperMarch 19, 2013
Try the Brochette with Ricotta and Peppered Honey... delicious. We had a simple order of meatballs and spaghetti and it was amazing! Great Service and atmosphere!
katherine chenJuly 24, 2013
Truffle egg toast is a good dish to try for its interesting flavors and texture. Menu is hard to navigate through since it's all in italian with no english translations. And music is overly loud.
SideTourMay 8, 2012
Another perfect date spot. Great wine list and small plate menu, plus Jason Denton is one of our favorite SideTour hosts. Live a day in his life: http://bit.ly/JRsFeS
Dan KirchgessnerMarch 10, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Perfect for late Saturday nights people watching in the summer. They open the window/walls so you can watch all the stumbling while safely seated with your bottle of wine. Truffle egg toast!
Rue La LaSeptember 5, 2012
For those nights when you want to sit outside without getting trampled by passersby. Order any (or all) of the bruschetta listed on the menu and you will not regret it.
Lauren BenetDecember 17, 2010
might be my favorite italian restaurant in the city. go for one of their tasting menus, more than you can finish and lots of amazing dishes you probably wouldn't think to order otherwise.
The Corcoran GroupAugust 1, 2013
A solid place to come for Italian-themed tapas. The truffled egg toast melts in your mouth!
✨#IamRomdelacrème✨April 22, 2012
Wonderful place with great wine menu. If you come for brunch get there early because this place tend to get crowded fast!
Gilt CityAugust 17, 2011
With over 600 selections, varietals from every wine-making region in Italy, and numerous older vintages rarely seen on these shores, the wine list is simply astonishing.
May M.A.September 8, 2011
Pre 6 o'clock happy hour gets you a featured glass of white or red (the white today was a falanghina)) and a bruschetta for $6. A nice afternoon treat.
New York HabitatNovember 7, 2011
Great spot to enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese plate, plus their egg truffle is to die for.
ChavelliJuly 24, 2011
Amazing! Try the romaine radicchio insalata, speck and fontina panini, and the gamberoni. Perfect for two and so damn delicious!!!!!
Tiziana RMay 4, 2013
Great Happy hour place, they do Apperitivi just like in Italy! Get complimentary appetizers when ordering a drink!
Rita LMarch 2, 2013
affogato is pretty good for dessert, espresso and vanilla ice cream! Great way to finish the meal.
Dina SJanuary 10, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Excellent small Italian plates that are perfect for sharing. Definitely get the Lasagnette di Melanzane. And if you need any wine suggestions ask the friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Geoff KimFebruary 6, 2012
Wine 8.1: This is a cool place in the Lower East Side which has an Italian focused wine menu and also serves simple Italian fare. Read more
Valentina MonteApril 23, 2013
Life-changingly good: Roast chicken w mustard seed and brussel sprouts, and truffled egg toast.
BekahJune 18, 2010
Fantastic food! Paninis are so tasty. I love that they have olives for an appetizer. Get one order to share for the table; you get plenty!
Marisa TomAugust 15, 2011
Great place for dates — especially if you snag the window-facing booths. That plus carafes of wine = success.
Mauro SessaMarch 15, 2010
Although heavy on southern Italian wines(better 1's arguably are from north) the quality is good. The food select is comperable to d wines. Staff is friendly and the crowd is nice with a bit of trendy
infusiaMay 12, 2010
order the meatballs, yes the glorious meatballs. beet root salad and calamari salad were both excellent. and of course, the truffle egg toast.
Brendan LynchMay 22, 2010
Great cheeses, love the truffle cheeses: and as other have said- the meatballs are great, I love the orange zest in the sauce
Nikki 🌺October 29, 2010
Truffle egg toast, zeppole with prosciutto, and goat cheese soppressata and tapenade panini all amazing!
Joanna LinSeptember 4, 2013
3 words: Truffled Egg Toast
Rachel GeorgeNovember 14, 2010
So delicious!!! Dudes are cheesy, food is yum. Highly reco consulting the wine director, they've got amazing bottles here!!!!
Raja HFebruary 5, 2012
Fun, casual place for ending a date night with a glass of wine.
Jess RApril 13, 2012
Great wine! Polenta was delicious but The other dishes I tried were overpriced
Barrett LaneMarch 28, 2010
The speck panini is a little spicy, but so good. Also try the bruschetta with the cheese spread and apricot. Delicious!
TV Food MapsAugust 28, 2014
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Emily PohSeptember 3, 2011
don't know italian? no worries, glossary is provided along with the menu in italian ;)
Amanda LoJanuary 25, 2012
lamb sandwich. hands down one of the best ive ever had.
Laura ChinMarch 24, 2013
Orecchiette with pork ragu. Do it.
Dorothy McGivneyOctober 15, 2010
The Blumeri Rosso is a rich but balanced red from Fruili that is worth each of the $14 it costs. Trust.
Jessica HaazNovember 21, 2009
Fun Friday night dinner. Enjoyed amazing brussel sprout salad and meatballs. Ended in Euro fashion with brunet cheese.
Daniel HowellsAugust 23, 2012
Try the various bruschetta - really delicious.
Dave ZissouApril 22, 2012
Yeah maine, it's gotta be some TRAMEZZINI With some pancetta, arugula & pomodoro
SaraDISH SaraDISH.comJuly 17, 2011
The House Gavi is a solid white wine... Perfect for summer
Nisha ChittalOctober 17, 2013
Gorgonzola + fig bruschetta.
John SNovember 25, 2012
Ok at best. Other places in the area that are much better. When in the LES, I would head elsewhere. Menu could be better. I love garlic but this was over the top.
Hamilton AlumniSeptember 4, 2012
Hamilton College alum Ethan Richardson '02 is one of the partners behind this popular spot.
Alison JohnsonMay 30, 2011
Try the Truffled Egg Toast - Excellent. Egg-cellent. So good.
Laura ChinMay 12, 2012
Truffled egg toast is a must!
Alejandra G.May 17, 2012
Truffled egg Is amazing
VA JonesApril 21, 2012
Yummy grilled calamari salad & polenta!
Aimee DuellAugust 9, 2011
truffled egg toast will rock your world. Read more
Erik MoeFebruary 7, 2010
The truffle egg toast at brunch is very good (even though truffle oil is usually a big scam).

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