V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro Reviews List
V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
From the creator of Blossom and Café Blossom, comes V-Note, an organic wine bar and vegan bistro set in an elegant, relaxed and inviting space on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. V-Note carries a vast selection of wine and beers, all of which are vegan, organic and/or bio-dynamic and in some cases even kosher, to accompany our completely vegan menu dedicated to fresh gourmet cuisine that is animal-caring.
V-Note offers a rare opportunity for vegans and non-vegans alike to enjoy a great, satisfying meal paired with a carefully selected wine and/or beer. A kitchen that is open later fills a much needed niche for vegan restaurants in New York.
"Not surprisingly it comes from the creator of the excellent Blossom and Cafe Blossom restaurants. It's an intimate, but not tiny, storefront that feels warm and uncluttered when you enter. I went on a Thursday evening and it was less than a quarter full, great for noise but perhaps not a great sign for V-Note. My only complaint was the overhead lighting which felt unnecessarily white and bright until they dimmed it eventually. Beyond that I have only praise. There are too many appealing choices on the menu and you can't order everything. I started with the Black-Eyed Pea Cake and had the Tofu "Salmon" entree. My friend had the Crispy Pinenut & Basil Seitan. Both were outstanding. And a nice seleciton of organic wines."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 3 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"We love this place. The food is so unique and delicious. We go to try new things and everything we have had has been wonderful. Great service and a very knowledgable staff"
Dined on 6/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"We came to V-Note for my friend's birthday and ordered a variety of appetizers including the mushroom scallops (which were amazing), and the seitan schnitzel (also delicious). I thought the texture and flavor of the seitan was quite good, so we ordered the pinenut and basil encrusted seitan and the seitan cordon blu. In addition, we chose the south of the border salad, and all three dishes were just great. The ambiance itself was warm and a little more upscale and modern than we expected from the storefront, and we thought the decor matched the food presentation quite well. Our waitor and the staff were friendly and helpful. Overall this is a a great place to dine, and we will definitely return to try some of the other dishes on the menu."
Dined on 5/23/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"Food was interesting and creative. The service was weak. We had to keep asking for more water and the waitress was no where to e found once she took our order."
Dined on 5/19/2013
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Review 9 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"We dined here for the first time and enjoyed our dinner. The menu is interesting and even non-vegetarians/vegans will find something to order. The basil and Pine nuts Seitan was excellent. The Philo Mushroom Cigars were quite dry and very light on the mushrooms. Service was a bit spotty but the food came out fast once ordered."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2008
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Review 11 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"Outstanding restaurant in all the senses!! Highly recomended. The best vegan resturant I have benn around the world, but people who are not Vegan would love it too!!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"We ordered two appetizers, two entrees, one dessert, and coffee, and each item was unique and delicious. We are looking forward to returning again soon."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"I love this restaurant. It has surprising mixes of delicious flavors in each of the dishes. I highly recommend the Medallions Au Poivre and the Crispy Pine Nut and Basil Grilled Seitan for entrees. The portions are large and filling. Once in a while I will get an app to share, and they are all equally as delicious as the entrees. The service is also very good. The staff is very well versed in the flavors and the ingredients in each dish. They are also great if you need a recommendation."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"I love ethe relaxed feel of the restaurant - the dimmed lights, small and almost cozy. This was my second time and, as with the first time, it was difficult to make choices; everything was superb. My date and I split an appetizer and a dinner size salad, went on to try two entrees which were shared and one dessert. Never hurried, each course came out in a timely manner. The portions are huge so go with a great appetite or be prepared to take home the leftovers. The ambience is pleasant and the wait staff really friendly and eager to assist in whatever way they can. Great place to eat even if you're not a hard core vegan!"
Dined on 04/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"The food was pretty good and the staff friendly and well-intentioned, but we had service problems. We didn't know that there were breakfast items available at brunch (wrong menus? supposed to be told? we only figured it out because other diners near us ordered french toast), they neglected to bring my husband's entree until we finally asked where it was (after which we heard the waiter scream into the kitchen ,"Where the f*** is my burrito?!"), and they didn't bring the espresso we requested. We would go back, mostly because totally vegan brunches are hard to find, but with lower expectations."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2006
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Review 18 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"I have been to V-Note numerous times since its opening. One thing I appreciate is that there has been a slightly evolving menu. Because of this, I have been offered a variety of choices and I can experiment with different dishes. I especially liked the fact that the dessert menu had changed quite a bit since my last visit."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"I come every visit to NYC the service this trip was not like in the past. My server paid more attention to her friends that were dinning and to the other employees then me.:( no points for service this trip"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"I love this place and it was a great venue to celebrate my birthday. No one in my party, besides myself, follow a vegan diet and they ALL loved the food. It was the highlight of my night."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 25 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"Food was superb! We felt a little rushed by our server. He gave us great suggestions as we had a hard time navigating the menu, it all sounded delicious."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 27 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"My husband and I chose this restaurant to celebrate our ninth wedding anniversary. The food was amazing. The South of the Border salad was refreshing. The Crispy Pinenut & Basil Seitan was delicious and filled with flavor. The Feijoadinha was perfect for a cold night. The Chocolate Ganache Cake was superb and one of the best desserts ever. We loved the decor. The hostess was very friendly and knowledgeable."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 30 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"One of my favorite vegan restaurants in the city. None of the dishes are based on isolated soy protein, and all are fresh and full of rich, vibrant flavors. The atmosphere is very comfortable and inviting."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 31 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"The only good thing we ate was one of the appetizers. Our other appetizer and our three entrees were all less than great. Honestly, I could've made something better at home. For a $100+ meal we were all extremely disappointed.
Our waiter took forever to take our order, and we noticed he wasn't doing too well with the people sitting next to us either. He wasn't attentive at all."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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Review 32 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"V-Note is a small, nicely decorated restaurant with dim lighting and nice art on the black painted walls. Four of us (two couples) were there on a Saturday night and the place was full. None of us are vegan but we went to V-Note because we keep kosher and we wanted a light meal someplace near the Met. We were seated for our 7:15 reservation at 7:25. The food is tasty and looks pretty on the plate. My salad with some sort of fake chicken was delicious. The merlot was good. Don't expect large portions. Service is friendly and efficient. The vibe would be scaled up if servers wore standard outfits (our server had way too much cleavage!). It is the rare restaurant that can satisfy kosher as well as non-kosher diners. This place does."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 33 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"Took the lady here for our first NYC Valentine's Day and it was a huge hit! Very cool vibe with delicious food, wine and dessert. Nice to find a place that is all vegan and is has a fancy, upscale vibe. As a former vegan myself I've been to many of these restaurants around the country and this is a rarity. Kudos!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 34 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"We loved the special Valentine's menu. The food was great! The ambience lovely,and the service attentive. I would highly recomend V-Note to any Vegan."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
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Review 35 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"This place was horrible. With vegan food you really have no room for error and this food was really bad. I was there for valentines day and you would think they would have pulled out all the stops. Instead we overpaid and I was extremely disappointed. The menu also had a lot of seitan. Why would a vegan restaurant try to imitate meat. Just make good vegan food please. Thanks."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 36 for V-Note Organic Wine Bar & Vegan Bistro
"Always a great experience dining at V Note, and Valentine's Day was no exception. Friendly staff, comfortable table, and amazing meal that my hubby and I are still talking about."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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