Mozzarella & Vino

Just reopened. Still needs some finishing touches like pictures on the wall and isolation from service areas to the restaurant. The burrata samples was great, leave the smokey one for last. The burro & salvia gnocchi is a bit pretentious. Look at it and you will understand. Wine prices are very descent! Service was friendly and really nice.

Finally, some authentic Italian food in New York at an honest price. A great discovery. The fennel salad was excellent, with fresh and flavourful ingredients. Even the bread was very good, which is no usual in Italian restaurants where it is often treated as an afterthought. The tortelli were homemade and well executed, the yellow tomato sauce was delicate and delicious. Greatly recommended!

Massimiliano was an excellent som! Recommendations for wines and appropriate pairings were so delicious. The staff there were like true Italian family and had a delightful afternoon pre broadway show. Charcuterie plate had bold flavors and would def advise those to check out this quaint joint to enjoy all they have to offer!

Cheese and meats were very good. Pasta clasico was great. However the bread was a bit dry and gnocchi was not what one might think of as typical gnocchi

Such a cozy and cute atmosphere. Wine is great, mozzarella is a must try. All the staff is super sweet and want you to have a great time and enjoy the food. Perfect stop before or after moma 🤌🏽

Food was fresh but could have had a little more flavor for my preference but overall very delicious! The staff was wonderful and friendly. We sat down right away and enjoyed our visit.

There is plenty of excellent food to be found in New York, but we had The Best Lunch we've had in years after spontaneously popping into this fantastic restaurant. Incredible service and atmosphere, and above all, magically delicious authentic Italian food and wine. Our waiter gave us great recommendations for both food and drink, and we can absolutely recommend this gem of a restaurant!

Went to this restaurant for lunch before a visit to MoMA (right across the street). The mozzarella salad w/prosciutto was outstanding. We also enjoyed the chicken panini sandwich. The perfect lunch combination. We did not opt for dessert but enjoyed the complimentary biscotti with our post lunch tea and coffee! The service was excellent and the restaurant is just a lovely space to take a little break from all the energy of the city.

The restaurant is very lovely. Dimly lit, comfortable and romantic. Excellent and attentive service. It's narrow yet long. We were seated in the very far back area with a beautiful glass ceiling. It was a bit cold though. The food was good. I thought the calamari was really good, very tender and not overly seasoned or salty. The homemade ravioli special was very light and fresh. The cheeses were also extremely fresh and delicious. Make a reservation because by 6pm on a Saturday it was already jam packed!

Modern Museum of Art and need some lunch, head out the door across the street to a peaceful retreat of M&V. They have a lovely garden, inside seating or outside to people watch. Lunch was grilled zucchini and the most delicious arancini I have ever had- hot, creamy, flavorful- rice cooked well, almost risotto-like. We followed this with a prosciutto eggplant and ricotta panini (huge) greens - simple with O&V. I enjoyed 3 choices meat or cheese- 2 meat and 1 cheese. All were fabulously paired with prosecco, then a Sangiovese - blend (recommended). Topped off with espresso and house biscotti- Now off to Van Gogh!

Super attentive, friendly staff! PROS: The food is amazing. Everything tasted so fresh. The staff was very polite and friendly. Honestly, their attitude really made the whole experience. CONS: Zero. OVERALL: Great little Italian place near the Museum of Modern Art. You should make a reservation and have a great Italian dinner there.

This was a pleasantly Impressive find in the shadow of MoMA. Got here for a late lunch/early dinner post-museum and shared several salads and appetizer options with a bottle of wine, which seems the perfect thing to do here. I will say that the one item we were a bit disappointed with the Seafood Salad--not terrible, but just felt like mostly clams and mussels thrown over lettuce and overall kind of meh. However, everything else was great. the Traditional Sicilian caponata was excellent. The Eggplant was tasty and forward and plentiful, but came with ample peppers, olives and capers that we fought over. Obviously, given the name, this place is (rightly) proud of their cheeses. I may not have though of Mozzerella as tasting-worthy, but this place will do its best to change your mind on that. The classic tasting of 3 mozzarellas was large and tasty and just wonderful, topped with delicious olive oils. Felt classy--a bit outdated and traditional, but solid. Very friendly, attentive service. A bit pricey for what it is in a vacuum, but then again I would have to guess not really so, given the neighborhood mix of tourist traps and general affluence.

This was our best NYC dinner on this trip. Considering our lactose allergy, you would think that Mozzarella & Vino would be a poor choice. It was a VERY GOOD choice. Staff are very friendly and helpful on all levels. All the basics were met in terms of water refreshment and check-ins. We shared a number courses and staff were very thoughtful to split entrees into separate plates. At this price point, this was a very nice unrequested gesture. We ordered four of the affettati (cured meat) options. The were very tasty with distinct flavors which made for a great starter experience. We shared a large seafood salad. This too was extremely well seasoned, but light and very fresh. Also, we shared the spaghetti chitarri. The sauce and meat were perfectly seasoned and not too salty or greasy. Plus the pasta was at the perfect consistency and not overcooked. The texture of everything was sooo enjoyable. For dessert we shared a sorbet and coffee. Also, we had three glasses of wine and bottled water. The total price included tip was $179. We found this a very enjoyable value given the location, quality, and service. It is conveniently located to the City Center theater. The restaurant is small, so I encourage reservations, but I highly encourage a visit. We plan to eat here on our next trip. Given how jaded we've become in middle age..this, in itself, should speak volumes ;-) Enjoy!!

The name says it all. Stick with cheese and wine and you will have a good experience. As my son said, don't try the "after- pasti". We ventured to the entree section and that was a bad idea. Meatball entree was over priced and dry as was the chicken. The waiter was inexperienced and uninspiring. The rolled mozzarella with pesto and prosciutto was very good. The ricotta and honey was well presented and tasty.

We stumbled across this place and had a FANTASTIC lunch here. Great service throughout our time, tasty complimentary bread, and some nice complimentary biscotti at the end. But the real reason for the stars? THE FOOD WAS AMAZING. I ordered the lasagna, and was wowed. It's vegetarian and is mushroom based. The pasta sheets seemed to be a darker wheat and was perfect. It was both light enough for lunch and totally satisfying. Everything was the right texture and the tomato sauce was great. My husband got the ravioli special of the day, and while it was a semi-small serving, he loved it. Great flavors and textures throughout. We were still a bit hungry and decided to tack on the cheese plate featuring bufala, burrata, and smoked bufala. Each cheese was so distinct, the tomatoes were sweet and firm, and the basil was incredibly fragrant. This dish is a must here! Next time we're in New York, we'll come back and try something else!

If the restaurant's name wasn't enough of an indication, Mozzarella & Vino's main focus is, well, wine and cheese. Not to be overlooked, however, is the greater selection of antipasti, particularly the arancini. During our first visit, my table started with the arancini cacio e pepe. We devoured them so quickly that I immediately ordered the appetizer again when we returned a few months later. The three medium-sized rice balls are filled with pecorino cheese, sprinkled with pepper, and positioned atop a bed of tomato sauce. Each conical piece has a crispy, breaded exterior, complemented by its smooth and creamy contents. The eggplant "parmigiana" with smoked provola and tomato sauce is another outstanding appetizer. Mozzarella & Vino's menu should really incorporate more eggplant, because the vegetable is very flavorful and well cooked. This dish is an effective spin on the conventional eggplant parmigiana, and an appropriate lead-in to a comforting plate of pasta. While a vegetarian pasta option is hard to come by here, I did have a chance to try the pasta salad when it was available. It's served cold, and includes sautéed summer zucchini, as well as a combination of fresh and sun-dried cherry tomatoes. The overall simplicity and absence of a heavy sauce highlights the pasta itself, which is clearly homemade. Charming and sophisticated, with rustic decor and an inviting atmosphere, Mozzarella & Vino is an excellent place to enjoy an authentic Italian meal in Midtown.

We came here for lunch after a visit to the MOMA across the street. The flavors are solid and authentic. I got the handmade ravioli. I found the portion size be underwhelming, so I would definitely recommend getting a side or app. They have a nice solarium in the back which has amazing lighting and is a nice respite from the busy city. You might forget for a second you are in New York for a moment. I would definitely recommend if you are looking for a quiet, easy place to grab a bite.

Had a good experience here though nothing too special. BF and I shared: + citrus and avocado salad + meat and cheese platter + ravioli of the day + braised lamb and mashed potatoes + dark chocolate almond cake + mascarpone "tiramisu" style The salad was great. Charcuterie (you can customize it) and chocolate cake were the standouts. Prosciutto was probably the best I've had outside of Italy. The ravioli had a nice texture but the sauce, filling and flavor were a little watery. The lamb was decent. Didn't care for the tiramisu - it was kind of bland. 3.5 stars overall because some dishes fell flat but the others were quite tasty. Excellent service and lovely ambience.

A friend and I came around lunch time and ordered the calamari and salmon. I really liked the calamari - nothing special, just fried octopus - they just did it right for some reason! The salmon was pretty standard as well, but I had no complaints. It comes with very delicious brussel sprouts on the side. It was such a simple and common dish, but it tasted good and they didn't mess anything up. The service here is great. Since my friend and I only ordered one entree (the salmon), they brought out the dish already divided into two for us, which I found to be extremely thoughtful. They were quick to refill our bread bowl (although I wish they didn't because I ate SO MUCH BREAD) and water. Their olive oil that came with the starter bread was also SO GOOD - which is probably why I ate so much of the bread. It's a pretty casual environment, but still feels very classy. I'd definitely return here for a solid lunch!

I love the atmosphere and how it is feels so warm and inviting at the entry. The garden is gorgeous (there was a private event when we were attending) but even the tables inside make it feel authentic but classy. My daughter got the ravioli and loved it, I ordered the mozzarella prosciutto rolls and it was absolutely delicious and plenty for lunch. It is a little on the expensive side but the food is authentic so it makes up for it. Definitely a must try!

We loved our visit to Mozzarella & Vino! We were lucky enough to get one of the two patio tables that sit right in the front of the restaurant. It's directly across from MOMA so it's a good spot to grab a drink or bite beforehand. Food: Arancini Cacio e Pepe - delicious fried cheese balls that were served on a red sauce that was the perfect addition. There are 3 cheese balls in each order. I swear, I could've eaten two orders myself. Fried Zucchini - we asked for a side of marinara, which made the dish even better. Lightly battered zucchini served in small, bite sized pieces. This is a must-have dish if you visit. The bread basket with breadsticks is phenomenal. The bread tasted homemade and we couldn't stop eating it. We ordered a bottle of white wine and our server made sure to continually top us off. The service overall was great. We will absolutely visit again. Thank you for a wonderful, relaxing experience.

We explored this Italian space and appreciated the quiet in the heart of midtown for dinner. Don't come here if you are looking for a bar scene. We enjoyed some classic Sicilian dishes like caponata and wine. We also tried the mozzarella and prosciutto. We shared some good pasta and caught up on our lives. I did feel the wine was at a premium but the waiter was kind with the pours. I wondered if that was part of the trick or if they seriously want to charge those amounts for 4oz and 6oz. glasses. I understand specialty wines have a premium but not every wine. Worth a visit for a quiet time after the museum or work.

This is, again, one of those places where I did not order the namesake dish(es): I didn't get either the wine or the cheese, particularly the buffalo mozzarella that seemed to be the restaurant's selling point. This is also one of those places where I scarfed down what I ordered way too quickly. It's a bit pricey for what you get but such is the charm of midtown west. I was pleasantly surprised to see a salmon entree in the very reasonable $25 range, while the pastas were all around $20. I went with the chilled gazpacho and the citrus/fennel salad with avocado - it was disgustingly humid out and I wanted something light and ice-cold. For $16, the gazpacho was just alright, definitely a bit heavier on the garlic than I would've preferred (I hate raw garlic with a fiery passion) with a very generous slick of olive oil on top. The stand-out was definitely the citrus and fennel salad with avocado and olives. I don't think I've tried fennel but the licorice-like taste and crispy texture really went well with the dressing. The tiny biscotti at the end of the meal was a nice touch! Next time: definitely one of the buffalo mozz dishes; the prosciutto and cheese plate

Absolutely loved this restaurant. I always like to try new restaurants whenever I'm in the city and this was amazing. The service was quick and friendly. We had reservations and got in right away. The food was exceptional. We got the pick 4 cheese and meat platter. So delicious. The prosciutto and buffalo ricotta were the best. We love how the cheese had honey drizzled on it. Then for dinner I got the fettuccine alla bolognese and was quite impressed. The portions weren't huge but they were just right, definitely no leftovers with what we got. We were too stuffed for dessert, but they gave us complimentary biscotti. I felt very compelled to write this review because we sat next to the rudest 20-something year old couple. They acted like such food snobs and were very demanding of the wait staff (I can't stand people like that), when in reality they didn't even know what any of the food was. They seriously asked why "bologna" was on pasta and a series of idiotic questions. Even going so far as to complain that the platter and breadsticks they got "weren't enough." Seriously? How many breadsticks do you need? You haven't even eaten your meals yet? The staff didn't deserve that at all. This place is amazing and very worth it to come to dinner for!

I was soooo hungry after the museum visit and bordering on mental collapse. Just then the GF turns to me and says, "Hey, there's an Italian joint across the street. Care to go there?" Blind with hunger I stumbled into this phenomenal little gem. It was late--well past lunchtime and only a few lingering couples remained from what was evidently a bustling lunch rush -- and we were escorted to a table immediately. Wow, what an experience. Great food and a formidable wine list. In no time flat the friendly staff had revived me and saved me from what would have been a terrible hangry outburst on the steps of the museum.

Tourist-trap! The wine: pre-poured into glasses at the counter, we order Pinot Grigio and got something sweet American-style with an awfully yellow colour. The mozzarella: good! Nothing exeptional. Same for the cheese & charc. Service: good! Nothing special.

A cute spot to stop into for a nice glass of wine and a cheese nibble. Expensive for what you're getting but a nice atmosphere, helpful staff, and tucked away location. Likely I'd come back for another glass and give it another try but it's likely that I'd think of another spot before this since it's off the beaten path and for the price tag I could likely go elsewhere for a full meal.

33 West 54th Street New York, New York Cozy. Polished. Located right across from the Museum of Modern Art, Mozzarella and Vino was a very welcome respite. Walk down a couple of stairs into an upscale, dimly lit, long room of dark wood, mirrors and wine glasses. Excellent/informed and knowledgeable wait staff-Ikola originally from Serbia was a gem. His recommendations were exactly what we needed after a few hours of walking. We had everything he recommended- a delicious bottle of Villa Antinori accompanied by ricotta drizzled with honey, pecorino cheese, prosciutto and bresaola. Pasta fit the bill today and we loved the lasagne layered with ricotta, mozzarella, pork sausage and mushrooms. The special was fresh made ravioli filled with spinach, chicken and burrata. Yum. A light seafood salad and a slice of tiramisu rounded out the meal. Reasonably priced, comfortable and excellent service. Divine way to spend a couple of relaxed hours enjoying your company and food. Delicious.

My husband and I sat outside to enjoy a simple light lunch. I ordered a cheese/meat board him a burger. Honestly the food was tasty. The cheeses!! However we waited quite a long time considering what we ordered. I must say walking through the restaurant the rest of the menu looked great. The service was slow which was odd for NYC. But I'm not sure if they were trying to get the feel of a true Italian dinning experience. If I could I would have given 3.5 but the food held it enough for 4. A side note it's directly across from the Museum of Modern Art. So if you are looking for meal after a visit it's worth a try.

Blasting past the people standing outside looking at the menu (they must not use yelp) I made my way down the stairs and asked to sit at the bar. The bar is rather small but pleasant. I ordered a glass of wine -no idea what it was but it was pleasant and I was asked if I wanted to start with something. Now, to be honest I didn't know what 1/2 of the things on the menu were, so I backed up and punted: "any recommendations?" Yeah, says the bartender, if you like soft cheese this on is good. Do I like soft cheese? I am a middle aged white man, of course I like soft cheese. So I got that and the lasagne of the day which was filled with veggies and mushrooms. The appetizer was stellar- a lump of soft white cheese and quartered cherry tomatoes and crispy bread. The lasagne was good but the noodles were just a little soft for my taste. Great flavor, though. I was out the door for $50 before tip. I would most certainly return!!

An upscale place good for drinks and dinner. We had few wines and the cheese plate and loved it. The ambience is great with soft lighting and classical music (perfect for a date night). The service was great too. All in all a charming place.

My husband and I came in after a dinner at Ruth's and we sat at the bar, WRONG move! After 15 minutes nobody acknowledged us... when we put on our coats then they finally said, can i help you? Yeah, put on my coat!

There was nothing that wowed me here. Food was good, atmosphere OK. They had a hard time controlling the temperature which impacted our expierence. My family was very cold through our meal, despite our repeated requests to turn up the heat. Others in the resturant were cold also. This seemed to have resulted from their they skylights in the back, but unsure. Which leads to the customer service, which was OK. Given we were cold and complaining, they should have been more attentive to it. I'm picky when it comes to Italian food, especially in NYC. It wasn't bad, but there are better places.

If you are GF, this is not your restaurant. I called in advance and they said they could do GF penne. But once there they said no. So my wife had to settle for a burger no bun. She asked for medium rare and got medium well done. The fries were not crisp on the outside. I had the calamari which was outstanding. Service was 3. The guy behind us had to ask for his soup 3-4 times over a 15 minute period before he got his order.

Nice dinner option if you're visiting any of the after-hours MOMA events. We ordered the eggplant mozzarella rolls, meatballs & tiramisu. I really enjoyed the eggplant mozzarella rolls. It was a little annoyed because it didn't really have much pasta options but then the name of the restaurant is literally cheese & wine so I let it go. It does have an extensive wine menu and alot of cheese options. Don't get the meatballs. It looked great but it was really dry. The tiramisu was good and the host was really attentive so I would give them 3 1/2 stars if I could. If you're looking for wine and cheese come to this place but if you are looking for Italian food with pastas etc... then I would go somewhere else.

For nyc the prices are reasonable, but the food was ok, its good, but nothing really special. Wait till you get home instead and skip the nyc price and food.

Service - amazing. Lasagna - outstanding. Ambiance - great. I would highly recommend for a group of friends or a date night. We thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. 12/14/19 Third time we have eaten here. Consistently great place to visit every time we come to New York.

Came here for a company dinner. Service was fantastic and we really enjoyed the wine. We had three appetizer options and all were great, I'd say highlight of the dinner: spinach salad, Faro salad, cheese/tomato/eggplant. I asked our server whether I should go for cheese ravioli or chicken and he replied ravioli. He should have asked me how hungry I was... When the dish arrived it was significantly smaller in portion compare to the other dishes that our table had ordered from the prix fix menu. If I had not had so much bread I would not get filled up with the ravioli as entree even with the appetizers. The flavor was also OK to me so overall a 3 star dish for my taste. if I go back I'd order something else or maybe the ravioli as part of the appetizer dish to share with someone.The portion of the chicken was more generous and fit for entree. Dessert, got the chocolate cake an it tasted very good (love that it was low sweet) but it was more on the dry side. Coffee had really good flavor. If I had to rank I'd say appetizer/wine was my favorite, then the dessert, and then the entree.

Really wanted some good fresh mozzarella. Ordered from mozzarella & vino. Delivery took a little longer than expected. Order was correct, however not what I was expecting. I ordered the "buffalo mozzarella roll filled with prosciutto San Daniele with a light pesto sauce served with baby arugula." Thought I'd be getting a decent size meal. I was wrong. The meal costs $19. It was an expensive snack. I definitely over-paid. The BEST fresh mozzarella I've ever had is at Vito & sons in Hoboken, NJ. I may try this place again. However, I'm not ordering this again. Will try something from the "secondi " part of the menu. The mozzarella was good. The "light pesto sauce" barely existed on the insides of the mozzarella. In the container that I thought would be the pesto, it was olive oil. Okay. The arugula was fresh, just wish I had more of it! The mozzarella had great texture and flavor. The prosciutto was delicious.

Really loved my meal here. Started with a glass of the gavi, which was very good. Don't often see that on wine menus. For a started had the citrus avocado fennel salad. It was AMAZING!! For entree had the caprese panini which was very good. The ingredients were a high quality and very fresh. And for dessert, the white chocolate mousse was INSANE! Not something I would ever order, but I took a couple bites...that turned into another couple bites... It's a very cute, cozy, intimate space. A great choice for after MOMA or before the theatre or just if you're in the neighborhood.

Oddly pretentious for its price point and quality. We had eaten a huge lunch the day that we went so when we stopped in at 4 ish we were just looking for apps and wine. The restaurant was basically empty so we were seated immediately. I was impressed with how beautiful the place was. Everything was pristine and the terrarium where we sat was gorgeous. It reminded me of eating in the Italian countryside (I've never eaten in the Italian countryside but I imagine it's something like this). The menu was pretty short and limited and I was surprised that a place that bills itself as a wine place (with vino in the name, no less) had a really shockingly short wine list. We weren't particularly drawn to any of the bottles on the list and so decided to both order by the glass. I tried the Cerasuolo D'Abruzzo 2014 Marramiero (Rosé) and my boyfriend tried the Ischia Bianco 2014 Casa D'Ambra. He liked his but I wasn't particularly impressed by either. They were fine but I wouldn't have ordered a second glass of either one. We both ordered 2 selections from the cheese/meats section. He had the prosciutto di parma and the parmagiano reggiano, and I had the sopressata and the pecorino. I thought the sopressata was the best selection, but I was underimpressed with the rest. I thought the prosciutto was actually pretty dry, and the cheeses were fine but I've had better for cheaper. I was least impressed with the service. Our server was a little snooty, in my opinion. Sure, we weren't a huge bill, but it was 4 pm and it wasn't like he had any other tables. He made some comments when we just ordered apps, and made some remark when I said I liked the wine like "Oh, good, I just won a bet"....either a weird joke, or he actually made a bet with some people that I wouldn't like the wine. It was just a strange thing to say and didn't settle totally well with me. Overall, it was fine. If someone begged me to go back I probably would, but otherwise I'll stay away. Its proximity to the MOMA is nice.

My rating might not justify the restaurant, as I only tried vegetarian food. Nonetheless, both the food portions & taste were definitely NOT up to the standards. Few things I liked was service, wine selections & the cheese board.

A friend and I came to M&V before we attended a comedy show at Carnegie Hall. It was a short walk away and super convenient since we did not have too much time to kill. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable although it is a bit too close for comfort which is why I did not give the full 5 stars but otherwise I enjoyed my meal here. My friend and I both ordered (pricey) cocktails that were very tasty and we split the mozzarella tasting plate. I loved that they split it up for us so we each got our own plate with half of the portion. For our meals we both got one of the paninis which were also tasty. i am not in this area often so I am not sure how soon I will return but if I am ever in the area again I would stop here for appetizers and drinks.

I'm a NY'er but this restaurant is what I'd call a Tourist Trap. One word to describe this restaurant and that is SWINDLERS. I initially went to The Bar Room at the Modern, which unfortunately for me was on a down time to prepare for the evening dinner rush. I was famished and couldn't wait for 5pm(big mistake). So I headed over to Mozzarella & Vino.... biggest regret of my day. Moving forward after being swindled at Mozzarella' & Vino, I headed back over to The Bar at Modern for dessert in an attempt to forget about the poor dining experience at Mozzarella & Vino, and I must say, the experience and dessert at The Bar Room at Modern saved the day!!! Do yourself a favor and save yourself the unnecessary confusion, go have lunch/dinner at The Bar Room at The Modern. Plus, The Bar Room at The Modern has two Michelin stars!!

My friends and I came across Mozzarella & Vino on a rainy Saturday afternoon after a day at the MOMA. What a gem! FACILITY The restaurant and bathroom are very clean. The decor is simple and upscale. They have an adorable garden room in the back. GOODS The food was super fresh. We were not very hungry, so we ordered a bottle of wine and 3 appetizers. We found it filling among the 3 of us. We ordered the following: 1. The "Panzanella" is a Tuscan salad of poached tuna, tomatoes, cucumber, breadcrumbs, capers and olives. This size was reasonable for 2-4 people as an appetizer. It paired very well with our wine. 2. The calamari was as exceptional as other yelpers reported. It was airy and crispy, not oily and flappy. 3. Cheese and meat board was pretty good. We had a small dallop of fig jam. I found it very small. My friends and I each took a pinky nail size so we each could taste it. The platter also included pumpernickel bread, about 10 blueberries, a few almonds, parmigiano reggiano cheese, prosciutto, and salami. 4. The white wine Per Linda Trebbiano d'Abruzzo was crisp and delicious. I like sweet wines, while my friends prefer the drier varieties. We were all pleased with this wine.

Found this place on YELP and paying it forward Great Thin pizza and drinks are fab. At least the Manhattan i got

The attention to detail and the customer service in this restaurant is absolutely fantastic. My mother and I tend to want to try multiple appetizers prior to splitting an entree (and of course dessert). What was fantastic was that the staff (without request) split all of our appetizers as well as the entree and changed out flatware out between every makeshift "course." Everyone working was on point and represented the restaurant well. I completely recommend this restaurant for their food, service, and ambience.

This is one of the hidden gems of NYC, and holds a special place in my heart. I try to take visiting friends here as often as I can, and my boyfriend and I make a point of coming here once every month or so. Don't come here expecting five course meals or extravagant fine dining. That's not what this place is for. This place is for authentic, simple, elegant Italian food in an intimate, simply decorated restaurant. It's the perfect date night spot: polished but not stuck-up, high quality but not ridiculously priced, good food but no fuss. I think everything great about this restaurant can be summed up just by its olive oil, which comes with bread. This is the most fragrant, rich olive oil I have ever tasted in my life, with fruity notes and a magical ability to melt away on the palate without leaving behind the usual pungent olive flavor. We have been raring to buy a bottle ourselves, but sadly, the waiter informed us that Mozzarella and Vino imports their olive oil directly from Italy, from a vendor that sells to no other restaurant in America. (My boyfriend was ready to bribe a waiter to give him a bottle, but I stopped him.) The most outstanding dish here is the cheese plate. You absolutely must get the cheese plate if you come here, and when you get the cheese plate, you MUST order the buffalo ricotta cheese. Smooth, delicately flavored, and with a dollop of honey on top -- spread it on a slice of bread and slap a piece of cured meat on top. I've never had any cheese quite like it, and have not been able to find it in the grocery store, either. The plate comes with a richly flavored fruit compote, berries, nuts, and one piece of pumpernickel bread per guest (an admittedly small amount, so we usually ask for more plain bread to go with the cheese plate). I've had the ravioli here multiple times. It always seems to be the same filling -- plain ricotta cheese, with tomato sauce -- but good god, despite the simple ingredients, I've never had ravioli quite so good. The texture of the pasta sheet is perfect; the ricotta filling is delicate, and absolute perfection with the sauce. And man, that sauce! It really is something special. Most sauces with a strong flavor linger somewhat stickily on the palate, but the tomato sauce here retains a unique lively freshness without sacrificing flavor. This place is also the site of the ONLY panna cotta I have ever enjoyed in my life. I have always hated panna cotta because chefs seem to love adding some unique ~twist~ on it. But, as with the rest, this dessert was simple -- a vanilla panna cotta with berries, and a berry reduction sauce (if I remember correctly, I only had it once, the first time I ate here). The flavor of the panna cotta was perfect, with true vanilla bean flavor, a smooth texture, no aftertaste, and most importantly, the right level of sweetness. Combined with ripe strawberries and raspberries, and a touch of berry reduction, it was absolute perfection. Ever since it was taken off the menu, I have been mourning its disappearance. Chefs of Mozzarella and Vino, if you are reading this, for God's sake, please put the panna cotta back on your menu. The meal concludes with complimentary pieces of biscotti, cooked to crispy, crumbly perfection -- one almond (hazelnut, perhaps?) flavored, one chocolate. I can't recommend this restaurant enough. Take your artsy friends here for wine and cheese. Take your family here for pasta and paninis. Take your significant other here for small bites. And when they put panna cotta back on the menu -- DON'T MISS OUT ON THE PANNA COTTA.

An excellent post-MoMA restaurant, directly across from the museum. The staff was very accommodating, especially when we had a last minute addition to our party. My daughter is allergic to nuts and this place handled it with aplomb. We went there for lunch and I had the ravioli with cheese and fresh basil and it was delicious. The portion was just the right size for lunch and the pasta was cooked as I liked it - al dente. If you are visiting MoMA, I highly recommend visiting this place for a bite - heck I recommend it even if you are not visiting MoMA.

This is a cute little wine bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. We stumbled upon it in the late afternoon when we were looking for a glass of wine in a nice ambiance. I am not familiar with Italian wines so we did a tasting, which was a great way to try some tasty new wines. I do think they could do more to inform you of the wines as I have experienced with other wine bars/tastings. Instead they took our order and brought the wine - that's it! They were not crowded with only two other tables being served at that time. It seemed like more staff than patrons but this is NYC and I don't think the expectations for customer service, IMO, is the same as I'm accustomed to experiencing

Mozarella E Vino was a lovely post-MoMA lunch spot for my travel partner and I. We sat outside on the small patio and people-watched as we ate our meal, which was quite lovely. I had the Ravioli Del Giorno (that day, the ravioli was filled with cheese and topped with tomato sauce). It was absolutely delicious and just what I was craving - light and fresh. My friend ordered the Classic Fresh Fettuccine Alla Bolognese, which was also good, in a more hearty way. Service was not bad, but the servers weren't on the friendly side. It took a fair amount of time to get our cheque upon request, but fortunately it was a beautiful day to enjoy the patio and people-watch!

Service was good, the restaurant is pretty for a date night. Good selection of wines. Now food was not that special. I ordered the ravioli of the day and were not that flavorful, my friends had the same experience with other pasta dishes. I was expecting more. Disclaimer, we didn't try any of the mozzarella plates which I guess are the specialty.

UPDATE: 18 May 17 Another event at MoMA, and here we were again. We can say this is a go-to. The service was thoughtful (plates we planned to share were split in the kitchen to avoid crowding our tiny table) and the food was all very good; the price, fair; the setting, pleasant. Let's pick up with the deets: Grillo 2015 Angelo, glass, 10 Montenegroni, cocktail, 14, very good Buffalo Mozzarella eggplant salad, 15 Affetati (meats and cheeses, 3), 13, the quantities were good Arugula salad, 11 Calamari fritti, 13, maybe a little more than we wanted TOTAL, 93.63 The GF and me had dinner here at the bar before an event at MoMA. The atmosphere, decor, service, and food were all excellent. This is a sincere and unpretentious place. Here's the deets: Three-item meat & cheese plate, 13 Arugula (rocket) salad, 9 Lasagna of the day, 18 Buffalo mozzarella with grilled eggplant and cherry tomatoes, 13 Nebbiolo glass, 15 Chardonnay glass, 11 TOTAL, 80 before tax We plan to return. TIP: Could be a good pre-theater spot. TIP: Bottle prices look fair. BONUS: pleasant glassed-in dining room in the back. UPDATE: Second visit (04/18/2015) We ate in the glassed-in dining room in the back of the restaurant. It was very pleasant. The food, drink, and service were all as solid as the first visit, and perhaps better in some dimensions, like the setting. Here's the deets: Manhattan cocktail, 14 Chardonnay - glass, 11 Espresso, 4 Buffalo mozzarella eggplant salad, 13 - split for us by the kitchen, a welcome and elegant touch Cheese and meat plate - 3 items - "affettati," 13 Vitello tonnato, 20 Porchetta - special, 18 Dark chocolate cake, 9 - excellent, served warm with pistachio gelato TOTAL, 113

AWFUL! Drinks were awful, food was awful, service was awful - needless to say - I was extremely disappointed in my experience. Went for a work dinner where we had a prix-fixe menu where I had a "a caprese" style salad with cherry tomatoes and chunks of mozzarella and the tiniest leaf of basil, also had a quarter chicken dinner that was dry and oily, the only decent part of the meal was the decaf coffee at the end. Will never return to Mozzarella & Vino...

Overall, reasonable lunch spot in midtown where you could take a client for lunch. Make a reservation for the rear atrium. Wanted something hearty, so grabbed the beef stew. It's a hard one to really nail, and I found that something was missing, just didn't pop. Service was excellent, and I like the space, but unfortunately food just wasn't there. Room for an upgrade if the next dish gets me there. Will update if appropriate. Note: Wine list is funny, few inexpensive choices by the glass, however very inexpensive bottle choices ($28), odd.

Came here for Christmas dinner. Holy cow was I impressed. The food was DELICIOUS. And I mean absolutely delicious. I was shocked because the price was actually pretty cheap for manhattan standards. The inside looked nice and classy. Our waiters were super courteous. We ordered two bottles of wine and since we're not as familiar with Italian wines we were given great recommendations. Their portion sizes are small but boy did we leave feeling stuffed!!! I cannot emphasis how much I love this restaurant. It is truly a hidden gem. It's right near Radio City Music Hall so if you a need a pre or post show dinner, highly highly recommend!!!

pretty neat place. right by the MOMA, which is a area with not a lot of food options, specially for a lower price range than fine dining. I have the barbera red wine and the mortadella panini, all was very good. Service was great, though I was the only person in the restaurant, haha. I was enjoyed it very much, they have a patio area as well which I will explore if in the area again.