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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tue
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wed
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thu
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Fri
11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Sat
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Ratings and reviews
4.5
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PRICE RANGE
$20.00 – $50.00
CUISINES
American, Bar, Wine Bar, Dining bars
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
meals, features
Does this restaurant serve Bar / Pub food?
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Food and Ambience Wine Bar, Local cuisine, New American, Vegetarian Friendly “Experience a fusion of flavors in our cozy and sophisticated setting.” “Our tapas and main courses are a delight for the palate.” “Enjoy the savory cheese & charcuterie, Jacques Torres chocolates, and our famous chocolate martinis.” “Dine under the stars with our unique indoor starlight decor by artist Sinem Disli.” Famous Wine and Chocolate Bar: Ayza wine bar is the most renowned wine and chocolate bar in New York City, offering a full dining experience. Dining Options: We serve dinner, lunch, and brunch, ensuring a delightful meal for any time of day. Outdoor Covered Garden: Enjoy our full menu of salads, tapas, main courses, savory cheese & charcuterie, and more in our charming garden. Chocolate Delights: Indulge in Jacques Torres chocolates and our signature chocolate martinis. Experience an unforgettable evening at Ayza Wine Bar, where exceptional food meets elegant ambiance...
PRICE RANGE
$20.00 – $50.00
CUISINES
American, Bar, Wine Bar, Dining bars
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
594 reviews
Excellent
316
Very good
209
Average
40
Poor
18
Terrible
11
vmoralesq74
Dorado46 contributions
Jul 2021 • friends
The place is a bit small inside but the area outside is spacious. The servers and hostess were polite and helped us accommodate to a table that we were comfortable with since when we arrived it was full. The drinks were well made. The food was amazing!!!! I had the tuna burger and my friend had the risotto and chicken. They were really good 👌🏼
Overall I liked this restaurant alot. I was to full for dessert (hopefully next time I visit) The only thing I would change is that (outside) you have to order everything and pay before upfront. So, you dont really get the personal experience with a waiter but different waiters were walking around if you needed anything. Will come back!! ❤️
Written July 8, 2021
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Zafer Sevimcok
Hello from Ayza,
Makes us so happy to know you had such a great time at Ayza - you'll be happy to know we have updated our ordering system to an online system and our lovely servers are still around should you require any assistance and a more personal experience. We look forward to seeing again soon :)
Thank you!
Written December 13, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
vasile123
New York City769 contributions
Dec 2019 • family
We had chocolate bonbons and mulled wine. The atmosphere was relaxed and the place pleasantly decorated with Christmas decor, very festive. It created for us a dreamy atmosphere, where we could sit and talk for hours. The mulled wine is strong. I've seen they also have food that look good and nutritious, but we were not hungry, just needed a place to catch up with family.
Written January 9, 2020
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aytacnural1
Dear Vasile,
We are happy to hear you had great experience at Ayza.
We hope you will be able to experience Ayza's dinner options as well.
Kind Regards,
Yehor
Written January 29, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
TinyTawnty
Los Angeles415 contributions
Jul 2022 • friends
We have been to Ayza a couple times before and each time the service and quality has always been great. They recently started a service where you access the menu digitally through your phone, but can also place your food and drink orders through it as well. There is also an option to call your server over if you need any additional help.
Our server was always quick to respond and help when needed.
Food and drinks were delivered quickly and were very tasty. The hummus, quac and eggplant dip dish, I think it was called Mezza something was very tasty.
We also ordered the white sauce pizza which was very good. The only downside was the way it was stacked. It caused the cheese from bottom slices to stick to the slices placed on top. Still tasty though.
We also ordered the chocolate fondue which was delicious.
Only other downside was that finding non-alcoholic beverages on the menu wasn’t that easy to locate. After calling our server over through the webpage, I ended up finding them hidden under the very long list of alcohol beverages. If the restaurant ever sees this, I’d consider listing non alcoholic beverages in their own tab for easier access.
The lychee martini was good. Ordered a sangria as well but it was never delivered. The manager took it off because at this point we were already done with dessert and ready to head out.
Overall a great experience and will be back again!
Written July 20, 2022
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Zafer Sevimcok
Hi Tiny,
Thank you so much for this very detailed, wonderfully constructive review, we truly value your feedback and its very well noted on the non-alcoholic beverages :) We're so happy you had such a great experience and found the new ordering system seamless. We greatly appreciate your support and we hope you will be back soon. Cheers!
Written July 21, 2022
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cujo31
Princeton80 contributions
Feb 2021 • none
I have been coming to this restaurant for years, whenever I'm in the city. But just never wrote a review. It has gone through changes over the past couple of years, shut down for a renovation that made it a little more modern. They have always had some outdoor seating (the inside is quite small, or "intimate" but they have managed to do a good job of shaping that outdoor space for COVID restrictions so you are outside in a covered and heated area.
The food menu is simple but good. Lots of sharing options, like meat/cheese platters with lots of choices. I like the wine options but my colleagues go for the martinis. Apparently, the chocolate martini is fantastic!
On weekends they have a nice brunch menu. Weekdays the have a happy hour from 4-6. At any time, I think the prices are quite reasonable.
Reservations are recommended because the seating is somewhat limited.
Written February 28, 2021
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Zafer Sevimcok
Hi There,
What a great review! Nothing makes us happier than to know our valued guests enjoy their experience with us so much. Come back soon, It'll be our pleasure to accommodate you again soon.
Thank you for the continued support throughout the years!
Written December 13, 2021
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Russell M
Portsmouth122 contributions
Sep 2022 • family
Friday night in NYC and we were looking for a restaurant on the evening of my wife’s birthday.
We stubbled across the listing and it looked intriguing.
From the moment we arrived the front of house were so friendly and the atmosphere was buzzing with great music,
We were really looked after and the food and wine were sensational.
Definitely recommend
Written September 2, 2022
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Zafer Sevimcok
Hello,
Thank you so much for this great review, we're so thrilled you had such a great time with us.
We hope we see you again soon.
Written September 9, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
KF8867
London22 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
What a welcome. What a menu.
Our first day in New York off the plane from London, Ayza was recommended by a Turkish friend of Aytqc and Zafer in London. Only a couple of streets away from our hotel we booked a table and were given an outdoor table on a warm April evening. The food was fantastic, curated by Aytac himself who welcomed us personally.
The starters were divine, the white truffle pizza and angry chicken lollipops (what a name!) - the wagyu beefburgers and mushroom pizza with shrimps, cheese selection, the Sonoma Cab, the 20 layer crepe cake, the chocolate fondue, the attentive and warm, friendly service by Milena. Our welcome to New York simply could not be better. Utterly stuffed and regretting my stomach is not bigger.
Thank you.
This was the perfect first night.
Waddling back to the hotel with warm contentment.
Written April 14, 2023
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Yehor Horbachov
Hello from Ayza,
This warms our hearts so much, wow! We couldn't be happier to hear you enjoyed yourselves so much.
We appreciate the support and this amazing review, thank you so much! Welcome to NYC :) and enjoy the rest of your stay!
Written April 17, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
justeatdammit
Calgary113 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
We were staying at a hotel nearby and were given a coupon for a free glass of wine at this quaint, stylish bar, so decided to give it a try.
Look for the streetcar when arriving at this spot on 31 Avenue in Manhattan! The restaurant offers seating inside, as well as a cozy indoor area, or a covered patio. We chose to sit inside as it was quite warm.
We were greeted by the beautiful and outgoing Olivia. She seated us promptly and gave us a run-down of the restaurant. The drink menu is vast and well-priced, and the food menu is packed full of options for everyone. From tasty salads (I had the goat cheese salad) to creative appetizers, to cheese and chocolate plates, this restaurant has a bit of everything you would expect to find in Manhattan.
We actually went twice to this location. On each occasion, we tried something different. The second time, was my birthday, and the staff kept the birthday gifts coming, with prosecco, and even chocolate covered strawberries with a sparkler.
They also have nights with live jazz... definitely check that out, as it was great entertainment. We are looking forward to heading back soon. Go check this spot out!
Written July 25, 2024
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Out of Office Wanderers
London49 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
We came to this bar with high hopes for a post-dinner drink and dessert. We had a table booked, and were seated quickly. From there, things went wrong. Things were explained to us, and the server said he would bring us some mulled wine - this never came. The QR ordering system was simply broken, and it took us nearly 30 minutes to flag down a waiter, who then explained there had been many problems with the system. Whilst contactless menus are a great idea, if you know they don't work, maybe don't rely on them!
The wine and chocolates we did order were great, and we had hoped to try going back again to see if the experience was better during the day, but didn't manage to.
The atmosphere seems great for an evening drink but sorely let down by the service and technical failures.
Written February 19, 2022
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Zafer Sevimcok
Hello,
We're so sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your time at Ayza. We realize the ordering system was a bit of an inconvenience, but if you don't mind, could you please provide your email? We're a bit late responding to your review, but we would truly appreciate the opportunity to better serve you in the future, if you allow us.
Thank you,
Emmy
Written June 7, 2022
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DKCO
Brentwood191 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
Went for dinner and had pre booked…don’t think this restaurant is huge so worth booking. Although small, the dining room was buzzing. Cannot over emphasise that the waitress Olivia was outstanding. She had served us a few drinks a couple of nights before [ in the old ‘street car’ outside the restaurant] we had dinner and it was her who persuaded us to try dinner. Her service was exceptional. The food although simple had flavour that was incredible. It is reasonably priced and the menu is slightly quirky but as I say, the food really was outstanding. Chicken lollipops and burger were worth singling out. Good location too.
Written March 21, 2024
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Yehor Horbachov
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your dinner with us and that Olivia made such a positive impression. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Written June 13, 2024
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Plittleone
26 contributions
Dec 2022 • friends
First, reserve your spot. Secondly, show up- if not you loose your spot .and you're charged- according to their website. It's a very popular hole in the wall. However, phenomenal dessert and cocktail place with excelente service.
My friends and I went as our final evening todo. We ordered dark chocolate covered strawberries, all chocolate earthquake cake and the cake brulee . Each of ordered a drink. Everything was top notch. Staff friendly and very helpful. Music and atmosphere well blended.
Written December 10, 2022
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Zafer Sevimcok
Hi There,
This makes us so happy :) to hear. Thanks so much for the amazing review and we look forward to serving you again soon, we very much appreciate the support.
Written January 9, 2023
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Elleface89
54 contributions
May 2024 • couples
Was really looking forward to visiting here after seeing the great reviews, but we got off to a bit of a ropey start!
We ordered our drinks / food and noticed that these had been given to the table immediately behind us. We had to point this out to the waiter as he had no idea. The other table took the drinks thinking they were on the house!
This led to a delay in getting our wine at the same time as our food which was a bit irritating.
The charceturie board was great and so was the wine.
The waiter did come over later to apologise for the error.
Written May 3, 2024
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Yehor Horbachov
We appreciate you taking the time to leave your honest feedback, we truly appreciate it and will work to improve anyway we can. We'd also like to apologize by sending you a small gift card as a token of apology. Can you please share your email address with us?
Thank you!
Written June 13, 2024
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Drkkmac
Lubbock33 contributions
Dec 2021 • couples
I cannot rave enough about this restaurant! The wild mushroom pita is one of the best things I have eaten in my life!! Mu hubby and I shared the tray of 5 assorted cheese, etc and it was excellent! We shared a flight of the red “velvety” wines and had the owner choose for us….could have have asked for more. Then, in spite of ourselves, we ordered the chocolate fondue and the crepe brûlée crepes. Afterwards, we waddled back to our hotel! Such a fun place and great idea!
Written December 6, 2021
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Zafer Sevimcok
Hello,
Thank you so much for the kind praise; it's always our pleasure to accommodate lovely guests like yourself. We hope you will be back very soon for some more yumminess :)
Written December 13, 2021
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Christina E
12 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
I don't know how I stumbled across Ayza Wine & Chocolate but I'm so glad I did.
The intimate indoor seating is lovely as is the covered external seating area. Beautiful setting. We chose to dine in the trolley on the roadside as we've never eaten in a trolley before! So glad we did. The food, drinks, music and service were all fantastic. We chose from the $15 brunch menu.
Written February 15, 2022
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Zafer Sevimcok
Hi Christina,
We're so glad you found us and you enjoyed your time at brunch with us; we truly appreciate the support and we look forward to serving you again in the near future :)
Written June 7, 2022
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Hadassah P
Bakersfield33 contributions
Mar 2024 • friends
Ayza is a favorite restaurant for my friends and family. Although I skipped the Chocolate Martini for which the restaurant is known; Prosecco and appetizers were a delicious alternative. We sat in the outdoor heated space. I have also eaten in the trolley acquired during the initial stages of the pandemic. The indoor space is small but most tables seat four people comfortably.
I visit Ayza every time I visit NY. I highly recommend this space for fun.
Written March 30, 2024
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Yehor Horbachov
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5-star review! We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Written June 13, 2024
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Grace R
12 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
My elder mother and I stumbled into this restaurant, after a long day walking and sightseeing. We had no recommendation, or information about what to expect. We were greeted with a small complimentary sangria and efficient service. We were there for a week, and I would say it was our best meal. The burger was impressive, and the choc strawberries
Written June 18, 2022
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Zafer Sevimcok
Woow, thank you so much Reidgr! We love this, so happy to hear your unplanned visit turned out so well.
We hope you will come back whenever you're in NYC :) we would love to host you again.
We truly appreciate your support.
Written June 28, 2022
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