Vinateria
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At this beloved, female owned-and-operated Harlem neighborhood restaurant, market-driven and vibrant – yet comforting – dishes celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Italy and Spain. Executive... Read More
At this beloved, female owned-and-operated Harlem neighborhood restaurant, market-driven and vibrant – yet comforting – dishes celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Italy and Spain. Executive chef Carmen Gonzalez makes cult favorites for a loyal clientele of Harlem locals and visitors alike, from Provolone-Stuffed Meatballs with Creamy Manchego Polenta to Grilled Octopus with Crispy Potatoes al Pimenton. The acclaimed wine list is chosen from small producers, and is full of surprising yet accessible finds, while the artisan cocktail program uses house-made syrups, seasonal produce, and fresh-grown herbs from the restaurant's own windowsill garden. A large outdoor patio wraps around the restaurant (a corner building), and seats 40 – perfect for people watching, for weekend brunch, happy hour or dinner on this historic stretch in Harlem.
Address:
2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd.
New York, NY 10026
212-662-8462
Hours:
- Mon: 5pm-10pm
- Tue-Thu: 5pm-11pm
- Fri: 5pm-Midnight
- Sat: 11am-Midnight
- Sun: 11am-10pm
Website:
vinaterianyc.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Maria Lisella
New York Local Expert
- Harlem's Best Restaurants: "Make sure to ask for the seasonal specials and trust the chef on this one."
- Best for Harlem's Best Restaurants Because: Happy new addition to the Harlem restaurant renaissance run by the ebullient Yvette Leeper and husband Adrian Bueno.