Harlem
Get directions | 2211 Frederick Douglass Blvd., New York, NY 10026
Hours | Sunday 11am-10pm, Monday 5pm-10pm, Tuesday 5pm-11pm, Wednesday 5pm-11pm, Thursday 5pm-11pm, Friday 5pm-12am, Saturday 11am-12am
Every neighborhood needs a restaurant “Perfect For” pretty much everything, and that’s exactly what the quickly changing area of Harlem below 125th Street received a couple years ago when Vinateria moved in. From the get-go its been abundantly clear: this is a restaurant that’s going to be here for the long haul. Along with Red Rooster and The Cecil, it’s one of the key players in the new Harlem restaurant scene.
A Spanish/Italian hybrid, and favorite of Friday Fives alum Lin-Manual Miranda, Vinateria has got it going on across the board. It’s a sleek, stylish room filled with good vibes, and there’s a serious Outdoor/Patio Situation out front to be taken advantage of during the warmer months. The food is all really solid. We’re big into the lamb ribs and calamari, and they do one of the best grilled whole branzinos in town. On top of that, the beverage program is impressive, they take their cocktails seriously, and curate a small but potent wine and beer list. Also, Vinateria crushes brunch. Their Huevos Rancheros are waiting to cure your next hangover, and it’s also the only time they serve their burgers.
When you go, you’ll most definitely meet Gabriella, who runs the place (her husband, Gustavo, is the chef). Gabriella will make her presence felt, in a good way, at your table. She’ll be checking to make sure everything is OK, that you like the food, and asking about your personal life. Sometimes you’ll even get Yvette, the owner, perched at your table, chatting you up and making you feel welcome. Yvette is a Harlem lifer whose dream was to open up her own neighborhood restaurant someday. Dream realized. It’s the hospitable ownership and overall good intentions that allow Vinateria to get away with having otherwise fluky service, as many of the servers don’t really have a full grasp of the menu, or much experience working in restaurants we’ve found.
Regardless, Vinateria is one of those restaurants we’ve found ourselves wanting to come back to, wanting to support, and wanting to tell people about. Harlem is most definitely going through some changes right now, and if Vinateria is any indication, they’re changes for the best.
212-662-8462
info@vinaterianyc.com
https://www.instagram.com/vinateria/
ANTIPASTI
SWEET AND SAVORY
BROCCOLI & MUSHROOM ON BRIOCHE
Ricotta, Fontina, Fried Egg
$7
CRISPY POLENTA
Chipotle Aioli
$7
CALAMARI FRITTI
Chipotle Aioli
$7
BACALAO CROQUETTES
Chipotle Aioli
$8
YOGURT PARFAIT
Granola, Fresh Fruit *Honey Granola *Chocolate Granola
$15
COLAZIONE
BRUNCH PLATES Complimentary Coffee/Tea, Mimosa, or Bloody Mary
FRENCH TOAST
Fresh Strawberries, Mascarpone
$18.50
PARMACOTTA BENEDICT
Potatoes, Mixed Greens, Hollandaise
$18.50
HOUSE CURED SALMON EGGS BENEDICT
Potato, Mixed Greens, Hollandaise
$18.50
HUEVOS RANCHEROS
Sunny-Side Up Eggs, Black Beans, Corn Tortilla, Pico de Gallo, Guajillo Salsa, Crème Fraiche & Ricotta Salata
$18.50
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON CHEESEBURGER
Pat La Frieda Blend, Fontina
$18.50
BEET ROOT CAMPANELLE
Cremini, Shiitake, Maitake, Artichoke & Dill Pesto
$18.50
BLACK SPAGHETTI
Octopus, Bay Scallops, Mussels, Breadcrumbs
$21.50
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK AND EGGS
Black Bean Puree, Mixed Greens
$23.50
GOLOSI
FOR YOUR SWEET TOOTH
OLIVE OIL CAKE
Berry Compote, Fresh Whipped Cream
$8
VANILLA CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Winter Citrus
$8
CONTORNI
FRENCH FRIES
$8
BLUE CHEESE SCALLION FRENCH FRIES
$8
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON
$7
GARLIC ROSEMARY ROASTED POTATOES
$5
SOURDOUGH TOAST
$2
COFFEE / TEA
COUNTER CULTURE COFFEE
Regular/Decaf/Iced $4
Latte $5
Macchiato $5
Solo $4
Doppio $7
TWININGS TEA
Camomile, Green, English Breakfast, Peppermint
$3
JUICE $5
GRAPEFRUIT
PINEAPPLE
APPLE
CRANBERRY
PEACH
PEAR
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
FREE-SPIRITED
Moscow Mule-Mosa $8
Virgin Bloody Mary $8
Fresh Lemonade $4
SOFT DRINKS
Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Q Tonic, Q Ginger Ale, Q Ginger Beer, Q Grapefruit, Abita Root Beer, Iced Tea
$4
BRUNCH COCKTAILS $12
FRENCH 75
Greenbrook Smith Gin, Lemon, Cava
THE WADE
Westcork Gin, Leopold Bros., NY Sour Apple Liqueur, Lime, Basil
EL RUBEN
Cinnamon Tequila, Lime, Cucumber, Jalapeno
CAPPALETTI SPRITZ
Cappaletti Aperitivo, Cava, Sparkling Water, Orange
Z&T
Zirbenz Stone Pine Liqueur, Tonic, Lemon
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Aloo Vodka, Merry’s Irish Cream, Lavazza Espresso
CURATED MIMOSAS
MIMOSA
$10
BELLINI
$12
GRAPEFRUIT
$12
APPLE CIDER
$12
PASSION FRUIT
$14
BLOOD ORANGE
$14
Chipotle Aioli
$8
CALAMARI FRITTI
Paprika Aioli
$14
FORMAGGI
St. Stephen, Cow (NY), Bijou, Goat (VT), Bayley Hazen Blue, Cow (VT), House Honey
$14
EAST COAST OYSTERS
Cocktail Sauce, Mignonette Sauce, Hot Sauce, Salmon Roe, Lemon (Half dozen)
$18
ANTIPASTI
ROASTED BEETS
Lemon Honey, Cinnamon, Chamomile
$14
BURRATA
Colatura Scallions, Local Honey, Oregano, Fresh Mint
$16
SPICY VEAL MEATBALLS
Gouda, Parmigiano, Creamy Polenta
$13
STEAMED P.E.I. MUSSELS
Soppressata, Shallots, Chimichurri, Sundried Tomatoes, White Wine
$17
GRILLED OCTOPUS
Fennel, Kalamata Olives, Wild Caperberries, Red Onion, Cherry Tomato, Lemon Dressing, Fresh Oregano
$17
GEM SALAD
Gem Lettuce, Grapefruit Vinaigrette, Mint, Dill, Cilantro, Poppyseeds, Dried Jasmine Flowers
$14
HEIRLOOM RAINBOW CARROTS
Black Garlic Labneh, Honey, Bee Pollen, Orange
$14
PRIMI
BLACK SPAGHETTI
Octopus, Bay Scallops, P.E.I. Mussels, Grana Padano, Bread Crumbs
$24
LINGUINE DI MARE
Local Catch, Calamari, Prawns, Mussels, Clams
$29
BEET ROOT CAMPANELLE
Cremini, Shiitake, Maitake, Artichoke Dill Pesto, Parmigiano
$20
MAFALDE SHORT RIB RAGU
Gorgonzola, Pine Nuts, Sundried Tomatoes, Kale
$22
RIGATONI
Lamb Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, All Spice
$20
ROSEMARY PAPPARDELLE
Lamb Ragu, Fresh Ricotta
$21
*Primi Grande Portion +$6
SECONDI
PAN SEARED SEA SCALLOPS
Butternut Squash Puree, Crispy Pork Belly, Brussel Sprouts
$29
WHOLE ROASTED BRANZINO
Spinach, Garlic, Calabrian Chili Nage
$28
PAN SEARED SALMON
Leeks, Farro, Carrots, Saffron Broth
$29
POLLO AL MATTONE
Mashed Potato, Sauteed Spinach, Lemon, Capers
$26
GRILLED SKIRT STEAK
Roasted Rosemary Potato, Broccolini, Chimichurri
$33
LAMB CHOPS
Eggplant Mint Puree, Toasted Black Sesame Seeds
$35
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON CHEESEBURGER
Pat La Frieda Blend, Fontina
$18.50
CONTORNI
POLENTA FRIES
Parmigiano, Chipotle Aioli
$9
GRILLED BROCCOLINI
With Chimchurri Dressing
$9
CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Pine Nuts, Raisins, White Wine Honey Glaze
$10
