Wooooooo hooooooooooo!
Okay--this place effin rocks! It's teeny tiny, which makes the whole experience feel a bit more secret and special. They've got tons of great wines--and a really (friendly) knowledgable staff to help you select the perfect one. Or two.
It's retro and funky--the pinball machine is a cool touch.
It's definitely a place to check out for a glass of wine some evening in Providence--it's a great addition to the downtown scene.
Bodega Malasana is a small wine bar with a beautiful atmosphere. Â When you are inside (as long as you aren't looking out the window onto Union St!) it feels like you could be in Barcelona. There is limited seating and most seats are backless benches and stools. Â
A nice wine selection which is tailored for the season - right now there are a lot of roses, blancos, light reds, sparkling wines, and even some orange wines. Â I had never had orange wine, and the bartenders (sommeliers?) talked us through how it is made and let us try a bit. Â They were very knowledgeable about the menu and more than willing to give suggestions. Â It was, however, a bit difficult to catch their eye - I couldn't tell if they were being polite or were tuned out. Â
They also serve beer and cider for those who prefer them. Â It can host quite a varied crowd, from hipsters to couples on dates to some tourists, so it doesn't feel pretentious.
I really, really, really love this place. Â It's the kind of find that during a summer thunderstorm, with candles flickering, great music, and a wine flight - your spirit soars with the joy of living in the special city of Providence.
They carry my absolute favorite sparking: St. Hilaire, it's intensely effervescent. Â And we have never been disappointed by a featured wine or the flights of rose and port that have found their way into our heart.
On a side note...
Do yourself a favor and don't order the poutine. Â On St. Joseph's day we skipped out on one last tapa at FyA and finish up the night at the Bodega and were saddened by the soggy mess.
I love this extension of Flan & Ajo and fun that they have a bar across the street from their fantasitc BYOB restaurant.
I've been here twice now and had some very tasty tempranillo and cava. Â I'm a sucker for Spanish wines and they deliver. Â I've had some cava, tempranillo while the wife has enjoyed some terrific roses.
I've yet to try the food but given my love for Flan & Ajo that will very soon be rectified.
We made it here for Cinco de Mayo. What a great new addition and owned by the same peeps who introduced us to Flan y Ajo. Voila! A wine bar to go w/ their tapas place around the corner. I was slightly disappointed that they weren't serving margaritas, but the sangria hit the spot. They also were sold out of oysters by the time we arrived (6pm), but I will certainly make my way back here...
Review Source:My Flan y Ajo obsession has just gotten worse with the addition of Bodega Malasana!
I'm a sucker for intimate bars with late night snacks, it's my weakness. Less is more at both locations and they nailed it. I love the simple design at Bodega Malasana and the tapas menu. All of the items seem to hit the spot and they are all paired so well together. Bartenders will let you try the wine before ordering so you can pair it with your food. We went last night after Anthony Bourdain at PPAC and loved it. I wanted to try the chocolate croissant but just did not have any room for it! Salty and sweet snacks are mixed up every day. Popcorn with cardamom and honey, chorizo bread, olives, cheese, etc. Stop it! :) Love the simplicity and everything was very fairly priced. Another spot to add to my night cap list. Well done and we wish them much success!
What an excellent addition to downtown Providence!
This little space is a primo spot for a glass (ahem or three) of wine, and a few delectable bites. Lovely wooden rustic interior, great lighting with a few seats sprinkled about - this place has a no frills intimate feel. Great selection of wine, and they also offer one of Poland's popular lagers - Okocim beer (for those wondering, it's pronounced Okocheem). I enjoyed their house white wine, it was lightly effervescent, fruity and light - and at $4 a glass its hard to criticize. With the wine, I had a plate of their house olives, which are infused with lemon, garlic and rosemary - soooo yummy as well as the gouda that they had that day, and it was delicious as well. The final touch was great crusty bread and delicious olive oil. There were a few other 'bites' available, but they will have to wait until next time.
All this may have brought it to 4.5 stars, but the Larry Bird portrait in the bathroom brought the experience to a solid 5!
At long last, we have a simple, elegant wine bar in the PVD! Hoooooooo-raaaaaayyyyyy! This calls for massive excitement, indeed.
The dudes from Flan y Ajo across the way have seemingly sliced their business down the middle and made two awesome spots out of it - one authentic, scrumptious tapas restaurant with a BYOB rule, and now Bodega Malasana, which serves up interesting and moderately priced vino in a casual, bright and fun (if teensy) space. Awesome for us, ya'll.
We popped in to the Bodega while the sun was still up and Flan had yet to open. I saw they had a rose flight on the menu, so obviously, with springtime in the air and sunshine on my shoulders, this is what I went for. The flight was served in the cutest petite antique glasses ever, and was quite generous. It consisted of three French varietals and one Spanish. I always love doing a flight, because your 'buds don't get bored and you learn something. For example, I preferred the more robust flavor of the Spanish rose. Who knew? Also, they have one of my faves - Casal Garcia rose - on the list, which means instant love from HHH.
At six on the nose, we paid our tab (under $20, mind you), and headed over to complete our Spanish mission. Well done, sir and madam. Well done.
Small place tight off Westminster that serves wine, beer and a cute selection if snacks, including hard boiled easter eggs, pistachios, cheese plates, and olives. The wine is served in different glassware than you would expect.
When I first walked past this place, I thought it was going to be pretentious but it was pretty low key. The wines range in price from the house wines at about $5 to the most expensive wine at 9 a glass - pretty cheap if I do say so. Â The pinball machine in the corner and eclectic assortment of 3 tables with about 10 seats at the bar adds to the laid back atmosphere of this place.
My favorite detail is that while the menu is written with a typewriter, they have an iPad for credit card.transactions.
Several months ago, I saw a small chalk sign, eerily similar to the handwritten signs at Flan y Ajo... And made wild predictions of a 2.0 version of perhaps my favorite Downcity locale. Finally, these predictions have been made a reality!
To be fair, I am a bit of a wine novice. It is a good thing that the bartenders are both knowledgeable, and willing to share said knowledge in a friendly, non-elitist manner. I shared with them my favorite wine variety, and they were able to give an excellent recommendation.
Since beer is usually my go-to beverage of choice, I will have to partake in the somewhat eclectic selection. Also the snacks look delicious.
Definitely worth checking out Downcity's latest addition.
The second creation of a couple of my favorite Providence restaurant owners. Â Bodega Malasana simply simple, and delivers on a simple promise. Â Tasty selections of wine and beer with a Spanish influence. Â Simple snacks, and a atmosphere that is understated but vibrant. Â Another new gift to downtown Providence.
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