Great little spot hidden away in Hells Kitchen! They have a nice outside patio which is perfect on a summer's evening. The service was top notch & the small plates were delicious. Do not miss the pulled pork sliders or the wild boar salami! Many great wines to compliment their plates and the staff is extremely helpful with pairings! This is a neighborhood gem for sure. Would recommend!
Review Source:This was a great surprise so far west. We had the deviled eggs, beet salad, and a 6 cheese plate. The service was great when you could find a server. Our main issue was locating a server - there seemed to be 2 servers for both the inside and outside patrons. Perhaps someone called in sick but we were always wanting more water and had to wait quite a while before we could ask for more bread. It was also a bit uncomfortably warm. The bar was nowhere near full of people and we loved the atmosphere but we actually wanted to leave because it was so warm inside. The cheese plate was great and well presented. The food was all on point if a touch pricey. Good food, great service when you could find a server, please turn on the AC.
I'm definitely willing to give it another shot and see if they were just short a server (who controls the AC) that night.
God, I love Ardesia. My coworkers and I go here after work often. The patio seating is great because it isn't on a very busy street. I've had the ricotta crostini, the deviled eggs, and the homemade pretzels and all are amazing. I love their cocktails - really cute names and so tasty (and strong). The service is great.
Review Source:Ardesia is cool. I love the patio which is where we sat and it was easy to get a reservation since there were going to be a bunch of us. The server was having some issues with some other patrons so we were not ignored but not really listened to either. She came and checked on us frequently.
Some of our party had food and they seemed to enjoy it. The glasses of wine are a bit pricey so I would recommend a bottle because that seems to get you more bang for your buck. This little place reminded me of San Francisco and it was out of the way of the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Wandered here after attending a taping of The Daily Show, and was pleasantly surprised by how nice it was. We sat outside, because for a small quiet place they were apparently all booked up. The food was fantastic, we got 5 small plates between the two of us and it was more than enough. Definitely try the flank steak and the goat cheese ricotta toasts!
Review Source:This space is pretty cool. Â I love that they have a great indoor space and a pretty big outdoor space. Â They take reservations which was good since we had about 8 people celebrating with us. Â They were really accommodating. Â The server we had was alright, she didn't listen when we asked to split the bill up in groups of 4 which made for an interesting end when we received the check. Â I also thought the prices were kind of high for the selections of wine they had.
Review Source:Stopped here for drinks on a Saturday evening before dinner. Â It's located mid-block on 52nd Street, between 10th and 11th Ave, adjacent to a big Archstone rental complex which seems to provide a lot of its clientele.
It was a nice day so we sat outside, but the interior looked very inviting as well. Â They have a small but nice menu of wines by the glass as well as a few beers to choose from. Â The food selection is small but what they have is good. Â The servers were very friendly, and overall we had a nice experience. Â Would definitely return here.
I really like Ardesia and wish I lived closer so I could go more often. Â I've tasted a bunch of the food...love the pretzels, deviled eggs, quail egg toast, crostini. Â Really can't go wrong, in my opinion. Â The staff could not be nicer...friendly, welcoming, down to earth people. Â Love the outdoor patio when it's nice out. Â And I have nothing but good things to say about the wine list...it's interesting and sophisticated. Â In fact, I think that's a great word for Ardesia overall: sophisticated. Â Looking forward to my next visit!
Review Source:I like it here. Â The menu is inventive and its quite impressive how many different dishes come out of a tiny oven and one chef who - totally focussed - is half man half robot.
A nice range of wine, knowledgeable staff who are ready to let you try before you buy, and some fabulous cheese. Â Nice place to hang out alone or with friends.
Pleasantly surprised by this place's quaintness. Pretty quiet considering any alcoholic venue is loud in the area, good service, and some nice cushioned seating in the back.
The wine list is nice, but damn these prices. $13 for a glass of wine. Admittedly I'm not a wine guy, so maybe it's semi-worth it. Also, you're paying for the area, comes with the territory.
Ordered the pretzels and pork sliders. Both great and highly recommended. The Ice cream sandwich and s'mores were tempting.
Good place if you got some cash to spend and want to start a night off right with a significant other.
It's pricey. Cost us about $45 each, and that was with NO MAIN DISHES. The service was great though, with our waiter, friendly, chatty, and always on the spot. I wish I could remember his name to single him out with a compliment, but it's completely slipped my easily slippable mind. (He has a Japanese fiancée. I remember that.)
The main problem-- at least on the night we were there-- is that the good-looking menu reflects someone's imagination, and not the reality of the stock. Could I have a "bored housewife," I asked. (Yeah, it was embarrassing, but the first one tasted so good!) "Sorry, sold out." "How 'bout a refill on the Magners?" "All sold out." "How 'bout ANY cider?" "Sorry, none left." And so it went. We moved to the few things that were available, and they were very good. The lamb and shrimp skewers (three little ones for something double digit), and they were EXCELLENT as were the olives ($8 for a small plate).
The atmosphere is  low key and friendly. Some single tables in the back seem quite romantic. Come with a full wallet, and pick a back-up item when you order... maybe two back-ups. --Drink Club NYC is a roving group of NY imbibers, a different bar every week.
Love it! Adorable little place across from my friend's apartment building. TRY THE DEVILED EGGS THEY ARE PHENOMENAL. -and this is coming from someone who doesn't like deviled eggs, at all, ever. Great wine selection and friendly staff who are very helpful. I also had the quail egg toast, and pulled pork sliders both of which were lovely, not too dry or overly seasoned. Def recommended!
Review Source:Cute spot, and REALLY amazing service!!!
We walked in on a Friday night, and it was packed-45 min wait. Â We stood at the bar behind some people, and the bartender came all the way to us for our order-you usually have to fight to get a bartender's attention. Â We got a couple of wines but I really didn't like mine, so I asked if I could get another. Â He let me which was nice of him. Â He also pointed out a table we could stand by (off to the corner), so we hung out there and got some deviled eggs (yum). Â We later got offered a table (the host came to us which doesn't happen often, they don't usually come looking for you) but we said it was ok, we liked our little spot and were going to head out soon. Â Then, the bartender comes with our bill later on and says the eggs were on him since we had to stand for so long. Â How sweeeet! Â LOVED it :)
let's see let's see... most memorable. to be honest, i remember more of my date than anything about this place. but i suppose that's what dates are about. That person you shared the food with, not so much of the food. The service was good, the atmosphere is romantic. I really can't remember of the food there.
For me, if I can't remember the food, it probably just means I have nothing to complain about.
A chalkboard menu, christmas lights glowing softly, Fleet Foxes, Iron & Wine, and Band of Horses floating through the airwaves. Romantic, yet unpretentious. That being said, if the love of your life isn't around, going with your aunt and uncle and some guy you just met is also a pretty good time.
The salt cod brandade and creamy quail egg toast were both incredible. Oh, and they paired perfectly with whatever red wine the waitress said they paired perfectly with. The shrimp and chorizo dish and the butter lettuce salad with buttermilk dressing didn't stand out by comparison to the first two, but ultimately, I'd have eaten any of it with pleasure.
Hands down, my favorite wine bar. All varieties of company welcome.
Cute little wine bar. Â Diverse selection of wine and knowledgable servers.
As for food, it's good, but definitely not as good as Briciola, which is a similar wine bar in the area. Â More expensive, too.
We started off with one of their cheeses, which was very good, but they only gave us a very tiny portion. Â I did enjoy the onions they topped it with, though. Â They were surprisingly sweet and tasted like fruit.
Then we had the shrimp and chorizo. Â It was good, but I thought the garlic overpowered it a bit.
The duck banh mi was fantastic! Â So flavorful. Â Sweet and spicy at the same time. Â It's a tiny little sandwich, but I made sure to savor every bite.
For dessert we had the ice cream sandwich. Â While, it's not that original, it was still delicious and definitely hit the spot!
A lovely little nook!
The wine selection is fairly diverse, a good selection of European and Domestic vintners. Â The food menu is quite nice, with a pleasing selection of cheeses, cured/dried meats, small plates and other comestibles.
The main bar area is rather run of the mill, but inviting. Â There is a second room off the left and up a few stairs which offers bank seating and small tables and chairs. Â There is enough separation that the buzz of the bar can not readily be heard. Â This room is quite comfortable, and offers a relaxed, quiet experience.
The staff are very pleasant, eager, and quite knowledgeable. Â
All in all, a great place for an intimate evening or as a prelude to a night out.
This was ok. I'm not much for a seating arrangement here- came for a birthday party and the space was very small, seats uncomfortable, tables too low, and barely any table space.
They forgot to bring our cheese platter. Then, I told them to bring out a dessert for someone's birthday. Instead of nicely presenting it with a "happy birthday" they just placed this wrapped ice cream bar on the table. We were confused and didn't know what it was. It was awkward (though it turned out delicious).
The wine was good though and about 60% of the tapas were good:
1) Deviled eggs- good
2) Shrimp - not so good, swimming in oil
3) Spiced Lamb skewers- OK, nothing special here
4) Seared steak - good
5) pretzel - good
6) beet salad - good
7) roasted cauliflower- OK
8) duck manh mi - not so good, barely any duck pate
9) ice cream sandwich- great
10) cured meat - OK
I would not necessarily rush back here.
I really enjoyed my experience at Ardesia. It was one of the first one bars I have been too, but I thought it set a high standard. Really nice ambience and seating on couches led to a very intimate and romantic setting.
The food was delicious. We shared the croquettes (unbelievable), the chorizo shrimp, quail egg, and 2 cheese dishes. Perfect size to share with a date and we ate every bite. It is very light and satisfies your hunger while not leaving you too full.
My biggest knock against the restaurant is that they left cardboard boxes out for people to see. I was a little disappointed to see that and thought they should hold themselves to a much higher standards. But, everyone makes mistakes and perhaps because it was the weekend before Christmas things were a little hectic. If that were taken care of, then I think it would have been a perfect night. Great wine, perfect food to share, and a cozy romantic atmosphere.
I won a wine and food tasting for two at Ardesia. It was a very cute place, and the service was terrific. Everything was extremely lovely and delicious, and they paid a lot of attention to detail with both their actual dishes and their wine pairings. I usually drink gin or whiskey, but I really liked the wines they chose. A LOT.
I would definitely return on a date or casual night out with friends, particularly after a bway show. Â Reasonable prices too, it seems.
My mother was visiting me and we were looking for a place to get a glass of wine and some unique bites. Â I'm so glad this place turned up! Â Tucked out of the hustle and bustle (and the tourists! AMEN!), Ardesia somehow has that cozy atmosphere without making you feel like you're sitting on top of the person next to you.
Our bartender/server, Tyler, was incredibly helpful and friendly. Â He picked out a good wine for each of us, let us taste it, and helped pick out some great recommendations for their cheese platter (6 amazing cheese of your choice, totally worth $30).
We also ordered the pork sliders and the shrimp/sausage dish - both of which were incredible.
I'll definitely be back, especially when the weather warms up to enjoy their lovely outdoor seating!
Nice staff, good service, nice ambiance, good food, and a nice wine selection make this an overall and very solid 4 stars for me.
I had a Brunello and then a Malbec that was pretty tasty and very light. Â I also had the steak appetizer medium rare which was perfect with my wines.
The staff seems knowledgeable and they're all super friendly.
Very good job here and a very warm place to pass the time and sip on some vino in.
enjoy!
3.5 stars really.
I've been to better wine bars, in terms of food, wine, the ambiance etc. However, the decent service wins Ardesia another half star.
FOOD
I read upon the reviews before going there and ordered the hyped steak. Meh. yeah the green sauce is less commonly seen but it's quite bland.
AMBIANCE
Watch out ladies, the place is **especially cold ** for a wine bar. bundle up a bit if you plan to stay long
the place is also kinda big for a wine bar and the day we went there was an happy-hour crowd.... hmmm luckily they are not rowdy, but there is a risk for being too huge you know
SERVICE
last but not hte least, very friendly waitress :) I asked her about the wine since I really enjoyed it. She went back to the bar and got me more info, written down on their biz card. very friendly and knows how to do business. Thumbs up!
Overall it's a safe bet to take your friends/coworkers. Won't impress others much either
We decided to go out on a Tuesday night for some nice wine and something light to eat. I have never been there before but she told me about it and said good things about it. I was optimistic and thought why not try it here and see what's so nice about it.
We went there around 10pm and to my shock it was not as crowded as I thought. I think it was because we went on the night of the presidential debate.
Off the beaten path and not on a main street, this place is a cozy wine bar. I was thinking that because it was not on a main street the prices would be more reasonable but in reality they were actually more. The wine list, while impressive, was way over priced. The food while small, was delicious.
I had the quail eggs with bacon on toast, very delicious!!! The wine, while very delicious, was over priced. It was the Qupe Syrah from California, dark, rich and robust with slight earthy tones on the finish. Still delicious.
Would I go back? Maybe, maybe not.... I could probably get same wine for cheaper and same quality food elsewhere.
I LOVE this place. Â I must come here at least once a month. Â The wine and cheese selection are pretty impressive. Â I love the outdoor seating (small groups of 3 or 4) but if the weather is lame, I usually sit at the bar (a little more intimate). Â
Lemongrass Shrimp Skewers, pulled pork sliders, deviled eggs, and cheeeeeeses.
Do get a bottle of wine (reasonably priced). Â Do get a selection of cheeses. Â DO get dessert. Â Everything I've had here is delicious! Â Friendly staff, reasonably priced, always enjoyable...I'm a huge fan.
One of my favorite wine bars in the city.
The selection is excellent, the ambiance is great (indoors or out), and they have delicious small plates. Â Their homemade soft pretzels are a must. Â The burrata is excellent, too.
Before 7p, their happy hour deal ($2 off each glass) is well worth it. Weekend nights, the place tends to get quite crowded, so going early is probably a safer bet.
I've been many times and plan to return many more.
Ardesia is a hidden GEM! It is off the beaten path of 9th ave madness in Hell's Kitchen. I went there on a nice night with my fiance and sat outside on their generously sized patio. They also had happy hour deal, $2 off any glass of wine or draft beer! I am always down for a great happy hour special.
The server gave my fiance and I knowledgeable wine recommendations. We both were pleased with our wine selection and  paired it with a delicious cheese plate! My two favorite combo's in life is wine and cheese! I live in Murray Hill so this wine bar is a trek for me, but I worth it.
Tucked away from the blinding billboard adds and touristy fare of Times Square is this gem of a casual wine bar.
I had a great time when I visited Ardesia on a Saturday night. The place was fairly busy, but the noise level was low and intimate- perfect for conversation.
The server gave me wonderful recommendations of hard cheese to pair with the Riesling I ordered. The Eins Zwei Dry "3" Riesling was delectably smooth with the right tint of sweetness and floral aroma to it. The server was a pleasure to chat with, and even poured me an extra glass on the house.
The prices here are very reasonable and the quality of the cheese and wine are worth the price. This is a wonderful place to spend time after a tiring week of work and to enjoy great company over a fine selection of wine and cheese. I highly recommend!
I can't really write much as I didn't extensively try the menu; but frankly, I don't feel like I need to in order to give it 5 stars.
Here's why -
- Both my date and I got spectacular glasses of red wine (3 glasses, for $21 on the happy hour)
- I'd brought some cheese as a gift for my date, and they were kind enough to just bring us bread and not charge us a dime for it
- Service was rockstar
- Outdoor seating was even better
Really lovely setup. Can't wait to come back and try some of the food.
Wow!! This places was so good!! I think tapas are my new flavors!
( i guess kinda like dim sum--small plates)
Between the four of us, we ordered:
1) A bottle of 2002 Malbec, Catena, Mendoza: 4.5/5!! (Malbec is my favorite red at the moment!)
2) Lemongrass shrimp skewers: 3/5
3) Quail Egg toast: 5/5 (soo good--my favorite dish of the night!)
4) Lamb skewers 3/5 (not much of a lamb person)
5) Seared flank steak 4/5
6) Duck banh mi 2/5 (disappointing if you're Vietnamese/Asian)
7) Butter lettuce salad: 3/5
8) Pulled pork slider: 3.5/5
9) Country pate:3/5 (not a pate person as well)
10) Some special on the menu that had avocado: 4/5 (pretty good, too bad i dont' remember the name)
Overall good food!! The ambiance and service were great too. After dinner, we just walked around the corner to my friend's place, so that was convenient.
I find it adorable when things are written on a chalkboard wall :)
The quail egg toast was okay.
The roasted cauliflower was amazing and definitely the highlight of the night.
Pulled pork sliders were just a classier sloppy joe.
Duck banh mi was underwhelming. The duck part of it was minimal.
The mangalitsa ham was delicious. The waiter said mangalitsa pigs lead a low-stress lifestyle and are fed on a diet of chestnuts hahah
Cute place but just a bit out of the way. Not likely to trek out here again but would definitely recommend if we were in the area.
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