Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen

Mediterranean restaurant · Upper East Side

Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen

Mediterranean restaurant · Upper East Side

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1480 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075

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Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen by null
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French & Italian fare in a chic space with an open kitchen that's open late, plus craft cocktails.  

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1480 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10075 Get directions

+1 917 543 8759

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Jul 10, 2025

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"Vella is a big Mediterranean spot on the Upper East Side serving tapas that range from patatas bravas to tuna tartare to a duck flatbread. It’s all pretty expensive, so we like this place best for wine and oyster Happy Hour at the long bar, or for brunch with a group at an outdoor table on 2nd Avenue." - Matt Tervooren

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Evgeniia Guliaeva

Google
Had padrón peppers and burrata plate with prosciutto, peach, tomatoes, and greens. Delicious! The only thing that I didn’t like about the place was that our waiter failed to suggest me a beer according to my preference - she just didn’t know the menu. Otherwise, it seems like guests enjoy the restaurant, and so did we.

davin riley

Google
Wow - first of all - we have always loved Vella as a place to grab dinner and brunch (the chef is amazing!) but our love for this place is through the roof after working w/ the owner and her staff over the last few months to plan our wedding reception that took place this weekend! The ambiance was perfect, the vibes were exactly what we wanted and our friends and family have been raving about the entire experience - we will be lifelong Vella patrons :) If you are thinking of dining or having an event there - stop thinking - go now and see Jenia (owner) and she will take great care of you!

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Google
Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen did catering for our SPA party. The food was delicious, everything was paired perfectly to go for our wine tasting event. Also, very beautiful presentation.

Pavlo Marchuk

Google
What can I say, the kale salad & mushroom flatbread are very good, very tasty. But shrimps & clams over the rice is ok, rice is horrible. Plus huge minus for the smell inside the restaurant. They have very poor ventilation system, it seems like you eat in their kitchen. Поменяйте пожалуйста вытяжку!!!

Gerti Deda

Google
Best experience ever. Love the avocado toast for brunch 😍. Respect for the servers and busboys. They are so friendly 🙏

PC Field

Google
If you miss out trying the lobster salad and ceviche this summer, don't worry, there's always next year cuz they'll be here again next Summer WHY? BECAUSE they are an INSPIRATION and an UES Uptown CONSISTENT restaurant that has staying power!!! Oh and if you have a love for handcrafted cocktails, you've come to the right place!!

Kirill Osipov

Google
It’s always yummy and delicious! Perfect kitchen, service, quality 😋🙏🏻 you’re the best one! Keep going the same way!

Hiroshima Carter

Google
I had a great time @Vella,they have a super nice staff !very friendly and professional,they are always making sure you are satisfy with your order,Music was super cool,Tables and Seats are comfortable ,Ambience is perfect they have a tasty menu ,I loved it,Meat And Cheese Platter was complete and delicious,For sure going back!.