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Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Morrell's is an upscale wine bar offering the largest wine by-the-glass list in New York City complemented by serious yet unpretentious, European American food. In the summer, an outdoor cafe provides a relaxing oasis in the heart of Manhattan, while the wintertime offers a ground level view of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
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31 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 31 reviews
5 stars
(4)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- notable wine list(17)
- great for lunch(9)
- great for outdoor dining(7)
- fit for foodies(6)
- neighborhood gem(6)
- scenic view(5)
Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Mediocre Food, Great Wine
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Morrell's is good for sitting outside in nice weather for a nice glass of wine. The food is relatively awful. If you want better French food walk across the ice skating plaza to Ruhlman's; however, the wine selection is not nearly as good there."
Dined on 5/01/2013
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Review 2 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Surprise!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Want a great brunch? Go here. No crowds on Sunday, great food, best wine list by the glass in the city! When we first went here years ago, we were concerned it was a tourist trap because it's at Rockefeller Center. Nothing could be farther from the truth. If you like wine and great food, give this place a shot. Sit at the bar if it's crowded and do the people watching thing while you drink Opus by the glass. Actually, try something a little less well known but equally satisfying. this place will surprise you: it surprised us."
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The wine bar experience was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The wine bar experience was excellent with some great wines at fair prices. We were able to try a somewhat difficult to find Etna Rosso and go next door to the store and buy it at a discount. Staff is well-informed and friendly. Regarding the food, while a bit pricey, the pork ragu with pappardelle was excellent. All components came together perfectly. The mushroom risotto however was uninspiring. (The proper making of risotto seems to be a lost art.) It was little more than under cooked rice that had absorbed little of the liquid. And the liquid which had been billed as a burgundy seemed to be missing the wine. The mushrooms were good but the truffles lacked the characteristic flavor. Disappointing but definitely would try again."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2004
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, scenic view
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Review 4 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I have been to Morrell several
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Morrell several time and this time I thought the entire lunch, etc was subpar."
Dined on 04/16/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Allways nice to visit Morrells
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Allways nice to visit Morrells for a good meal and some great wines when in New York!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2005
Special Features: notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 6 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This place is only a block
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place is only a block from my office and a frequent lunch spot for me. I love their tiny pork tacos and their fabulous by-the-glass wine list. It's crowded and friendly downstairs - a little more subdued upstairs."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 7 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pulled pork tacos- OUTSTANDING Cra
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Pulled pork tacos- OUTSTANDING
Crab crostini - AMAZING
Kale salad- good, and I am not a big kale fan
Pear Apple risotto was disappointing- no real flavor after so many wonderful plates
Butterscotch pudding- DELECTABLE
Wine was fine- kind of expected more on this end too -
Overall - VERY GOOD"
Crab crostini - AMAZING
Kale salad- good, and I am not a big kale fan
Pear Apple risotto was disappointing- no real flavor after so many wonderful plates
Butterscotch pudding- DELECTABLE
Wine was fine- kind of expected more on this end too -
Overall - VERY GOOD"
Dined on 03/18/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I've been to Morrell many
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been to Morrell many times and it now feels as thought hey are in their sunset. Satisfying the palattes of the tourist set seems satisfy Morrell's requirements. It feels like they are interested in getting by, not pleasing their foodie patrons. We found the food so-so. So-so sad."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
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Review 9 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pricy snacks
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Superb wine . . two uninteresting deviled eggs (four half-eggs) for eleven dollars ($11) seemed like a great deal of money."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 10 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it here. Their wine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved it here. Their wine list is huge and their food was delicious."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 11 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Choice Morrell Wine Bar and
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Choice Morrell Wine Bar and Cafe becasue it was restaurant week and I like to try different restaurants. The menu for restaurant week was lacking, not a very good selection. Restaurant is too small and get very crowded after work."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2008
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 12 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have selected and enjoyed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have selected and enjoyed Morrell several times for the location. Love sitting at the bar overlooking Rockefeler Plaza. Food has never been a disappointment and staff engaging and pleasant."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service, very accommodati
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent service, very accommodating. A friend and I split five glasses of different wines (ie, we got an extra glass with each wine), decent pours for each glass, allowing a nice variety of tasting for a reasonable overall cost. Morrell's has the best selection of wines by the glass we could find in mid-town. Has a nice variety of hors d'oeuvres that go well with various wines."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, notable wine list
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Review 14 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Its Restaurant Week menu was
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Its Restaurant Week menu was one of the worst menus in the program. The selection was limited and consisted of cheaper items and the entrees were appetizer size. Two thumbs down as a Restaurant Week choice."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 15 for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not good food
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I did not like the food from their special pre-fix menu for the restaurant's week. The tables were not covered with linens which made the whole atmosphere and apperance of the restaurant not as cozy as it could be. The service was good enough. I would not come back because of the food."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Morrell Wine Bar & Cafe
Based on the average of (16) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate