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Vai

(Now Closed)

Italian Restaurant and Mediterranean Restaurant$$$$

Upper West Side, New York

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Jason AndrisMarch 4, 2015
If you're a foodie & enjoy good wines, this place is a must. Parsnip & crab soup is outstanding, Brussels sprouts are great; & the Chorizo risotto is rich. Some tasty items complements of the Chef too
GothamistAugust 1, 2014
The burrata ravioli is doused in a loaded truffle oil and aged parmigiano sauce. While the $19 dish is small, it is also remarkably rich; don't leave your Lactaid pills at home, kids. Read more
Trae FSeptember 14, 2015
We had a fantastic meal. The burrata was amazing and the veal pappardelle was perfection. Finished with the milk chocolate crema which was fantastic.
HowardSeptember 26, 2013
Great neighborhood find. Great food and I especially liked that the chef comes out of the kitchen often to make sure everyone is enjoying their food. This is a special place!!
Will HarahanJuly 5, 2012
Been here 10+ times
The best kept secret about this restaurant are the items not on the menu. Namely the veal chop & truffle pizzetta. Vincent (the owner) is always a great host.
LolaDecember 28, 2011
Everything we had was excellent. Octopus and the shrimp apps were amazing. Two of us had special of the night. Delish. Veal was amazing. Lobster was spicy but very good! And the owner is hot!
Ann ChaoJune 15, 2012
Burrata ravioli was delicious. Very creamy though, may not be to everyone's taste. Service was excellent and we got unlimited bread and two free mini desserts alongside our choc mousse.
Adrian RymillFebruary 22, 2014
The steak tartar was absolutely delicious with a sublime background of truffle and mustard, a brilliant sharing dish to start with
Jeffrey GlueckJanuary 1, 2016
Wonderful atmosphere for Upper West Side. Avoid the crab spaghettini as crab is frozen. Fish dishes seem yummy.
Michael Fox-RabinovitzFebruary 16, 2015
Great octopus appetizer, burrata pasta is superb, excellent sicilian white wine
RobertSeptember 21, 2013
Great restaurant. Owner is very nice and Chef Phil is amazing. Enjoyed everything to the last drop.
Ginger StanleyJune 4, 2015
Charred octopus and hamachi tuna tartare are amazing!!! Best octopus in NYC!
Fabiana TakMarch 29, 2015
The octopus is delicious! Try it if you have a chance to dinner at Vai.
Simon Talling-SmithJuly 11, 2013
Still prefer the atmosphere of the old Vai but the food is nonetheless excellent. Try the scallops entree.
Charmi VijapuraOctober 31, 2016
Great place and the owner Vincent is awesome!! Yummy vegetarian options 😋
Lisa MSeptember 9, 2013
Had dinner outside and sampled a bit of everything. And happily everything was good'
Diego GallegosNovember 9, 2014
burrata ravioli, white chocolate cheesecake... amazing!!!!!
F ChMarch 4, 2014
The truffle burrata ravioli and the tagliatele are amazing.
Fabiana TakAugust 10, 2015
Service is excellent. The octopus is very tasty.
Sarah SheldonJanuary 14, 2010
Go for a charming dinner in the UWS. Order a bottle of wine and some appetizers (mushroom risotto) and sit down for a great conversation
TadalfFebruary 19, 2010
will have dinner with my friend Maria to try the Grilled Calamari and Mezz Rigatoni with spicy sausage, tomato and Rcotta salata.
galaxia siandreOctober 5, 2012
Omg delicious! Kristen amazing bartender!!
Kash GuhaMarch 24, 2013
2 words...Burata Ravioli #wow
Debra JenniferMay 21, 2010
sit outside, and order the mushroom risotto or mushroom pizza.. to die for...
EvanNovember 3, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Always order the Hamachi and donuts.
Michael ClarkApril 14, 2012
Crispy Artichokes are the bomb.
Kenrick CatoApril 7, 2013
Everything is yummy!
Olivia OranJanuary 9, 2013
Himachi, Brussels, octopus
Gabriel KerrNovember 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Amazing food and drink!
Shane Marshall BrownApril 10, 2010
What an amazing dinner! Chef and owner Vincent was so attentive!
Catherine DevineApril 29, 2012
Been here 5+ times
passionfruit semi-freddo was fabulous
John CouleurDecember 13, 2009
Loved the caper sauce with the calamari and the passionatta
NathanDecember 5, 2016
Overpriced for what it is – over $20 for pasta slightly better than Romano's Macaroni Grill.
Hungry Domaine ~May 24, 2010
The Fingerling Gratin is off the charts! Read more
Tanuj ParikhJanuary 7, 2012
Get the scallops.
Katie StippecJune 16, 2010
Ricotta Ravioli. AMAZING.
Piper FlusserSeptember 8, 2010
Very inconsistent service and food, have been several times and 2 out of 3 times had to send to food back. Not worth the dough
Adam KleinFebruary 3, 2010
Order the Crudo.
Roger SchonfeldFebruary 13, 2010
I recommend avoiding the awful service and mediocre food at this restaurant. The owner is personally hateful.
Paulo Gustavo Arca CruzJune 22, 2017
Comida sensacional! Não tem escolha errada! Pode acreditar!!

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