Bar Veloce
New York, NY 10003-5786
Phone: (212) 260-3200
- Cross Street:
- 11th Street
- Directions:
- 4, 5, 6 ; N, Q, R, W at 14th St-Union Sq; L at 14th St-1st Ave
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-3am
Editorial Review for Bar Veloce – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
One of three Veloce outposts, this sophisticated Italian wine bar is surrounded by a sea of frat-friendly, cheap beer-serving locales. A late-20s crowd listens to instrumental jazz while sipping sake, grappa, sexo (a red wine with tannic cherry highlights), and classics like sherry, bourbon, cognac and port, all while nibbling a menu of delectable pressed sandwiches. Servers clad in suits and ties, an endless stream of muted black-and-white movies on a big-screen TV, and candles that flicker before an impressive display of wine racks add to the classy vibe.
Hits: A romantic spot to take a date you want to get cozy with.
Misses: Despite strategically placed mirrors along the walls designed to make the place seem bigger than it is, Bar Veloce is so small that claustrophobes would be advised to stay away.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoWines range from $7 to $17 a glass and may be ordered by the bottle as well ($32 and up).
The ExtrasNot in the East Village? No sweat--there are two other Bar Veloce locations, one in Soho and one in Chelsea.
User Reviews for Bar Veloce
05/07/2008 Posted by joeyballer
Frequently make a stop at Veloce - either early or late in the night. The staff is always attentive. Good selections of wine and the food is on par with the pricing. I love the desserts. Bartender always remembers who you are and usually remembers what you drank last time.
02/13/2008 Posted by ladybug04
Great Italian wine, good cheese platter and awesome hazelnut dessert. Decor was modern simple and cool. The only service is the bartender, (he was great) and the place is like a train car w/ limited seating. However, even if every seat is taken, it is not a loud rowdy place...very chill. It' perfect for a few snacks and drinks w/ one or two friends.
Pros: Good snacks & wine
Cons: A little cramped
