Medi Winebar

I held my birthday party in the basement and it was great. The ambiance is very nice, great décor and cute layout.
It’s a very nice area to host a party — and the appetizers were great. The main entrees were generally good but the chicken was terrible, only downside to that evening. The wine was great and service was excellent. Super cute place to host a party and have fun.

Very good food and very good service… I just moved to this area and this restaurant it’s one of my favorite place to eat!!! excellent

Went here for lunch. Was extremely disappointed… food was bland, menu online was less expensive than the menu at the resturant. On another sour note, the bathroom facilities are less than ideal requiring the user to affix the door handle upon entry and exit of the facilities.
–Bad date spot.
–nice outside garden

I went with my wife and a friend on a busy Saturday night. We sat at the bar and got immediate and excellent service. The bartender smoothly accommodated my request for NA offerings by suggesting an NA cocktail (a «faux-​jito» as he later called it). It was delicious. We ordered fried artichokes and they were very well executed — tender, not too greasy, crisp, and the flavor of artichokes came through the aioli and the batter very well. The best thing about the atmosphere was that it was a full restaurant, but you could still have a conversation. I wouldn’t say this place has «wow» factor when it comes to the great restaurant arms race in NYC, but that’s actually a good thing. It didn’t feel like they were really running that race anyway. It is more like an upscale neighborhood place.

My go to place for light fare in Hell’s Kitchen. Try the downstairs it is much more intimate.

If I could give no stars, I would. Never experienced a more rude manager, unwilling to accommodate a request for a garden table with our reservation because of the disruptive food festival on 9^th Ave. Considering the restaurant was empty with a plethora of reservations available that night, this guy has no concept of customer service or business. We won’t return.

After some hits here, the misses have finally won out. This place has become completely skippable.
If you can’t grab a table outside in the back (don’t take one out front — you’ll die from car exhaust), go somewhere else. The brunch is ok… there’s plenty to drink and some ok dishes. But nothing really that good.
My most recent visit here topped the $ 100 mark very quickly with just a mediocre bottle of their cheapest red wine, some olives that could’ve been off the cold bar at a grocery store, terrible Calamari Bruschetta with what seemed like dried Prego smeared over too much bread and chewy/​cold squid, and over-​cooked lamb balls on pita.
Sad to say that this place’s best days are in the past. I’d highly recommend spending your hard earned money elsewhere.

I absolutely love love love this restaurant. The ambiance is cute, romantic, but not pretentious (perfect for a date!). The service is good, but most importantly, the food is DELICIOUS, perfectly seasoned and spiced, and not too heavy.
My favorite dish here is the grilled Portuguese Octopus. amazing and fresh, similar to what I had when I visited Portugal. I would also recommend the Pappardelle «Al Limone», a fresh and light pasta dish with lemon, basil, cheese, and almond. I’ve also had the meats and cheeses, hummus, lamb kofte, seafood couscous, bone marrow, and a bunch of other dishes, and have not been disappointed.
Recommend this 100% — I keep coming back!

Honestly, I chose this place for the bonus opentable points. Came here for late lunch (2pm) and the restaurant was still pretty full. I loved the atmosphere when I first walked in– the windows were decorated with airy curtains and the wood tables in the middle of the restaurant were placed at an angle so it didn’t feel rigid. Every table was also decorated with fresh tulips.
My friend was really hungry and went with the steak and eggs ($ 22) while I went for the eggs Benedict with salmon ($ 18), we also got a side of Gruyère cheese ($ 5). The menu was a little misleading because we thought it would include all 4 cheeses listed, but the waitress told us it’s $ 5 for each type.
Steak and eggs — what a measly portion. There were literally 5 pieces of thinly cut steak, eggs and a giant bed of arugula. For $ 22 it was definitely not worth, a burger would’ve been more filling.
Eggs Benedict w/​salmon — this was super yummy and the eggs were poached nicely. The sauce was creamy but not overwhelming. It also came with a huge portion of arugula salad.
Gruyère cheese — I don’t know how long it was aged, but we both enjoyed it, no complaints.
Overall the experience here was okay, we were just really put off by how small the steak and eggs portion was.
*They have bottomless brunch here

Came back again on Saturday night with 8. We had a great time.
Good service, our server kept the drinks flowing. We tried a bunch of different cocktails from the menu but The Best & Medi were definitely the most popular.
We didn’t feel rushed at all. It got busy for dinner so reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.
We had several appetizers: Chef’s cheese & meats platters, Grilled Portuguese Octopus (perfectly cooked), Rice croquettes, Bone marrow, Burrata (really good), Ceviche (average). Main courses on the table were Couscous Casserole (really good), Risotto special (very good), special fish & a few other items. Everything was good & we were all quite happy with our meal.
The menu has more choices in appetizers/​tapas than main courses, and you won’t see a lot of the traditional Mediterranean dishes on the menu… I would say it’s more fusion. But overall a nice place with a lovely Cellar room & backyard dining as well.

I went here for brunch. It is a great boozy brunch deal. You order an entrée and order as many pictures of mimosas and bloody Mary’s you want for a set price. My omelette was great.

Overpriced Americanized quasi-​Mediterranean/​Greek food you might expect to pay $ 9.99 for at the local Olive Garden. The wine was even more inflated.
Service was something like Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jay Gatsby had he worked in the service sector.
The atmosphere was comfortable and inviting however and perhaps with more reasonable prices and a different server things may have gone differently.
My biggest complaint is the pasta I ordered. I had expected something light and tart. The Parmesan was heavy and piled on a la American style and sat in my stomach like a baseball. A fist in the stomach after a few oysters and a light salad.
Just a bland, not great evening that would have deserved another star had the prices been more in line with (my perception) of the quality of food.
What I appreciated was the eclectic variety of diners. There were the Chelsea gays with their style and poise, the straight couple out for a romantic evening and families sharing a special meal together.
Kudos for the excellent atmosphere and ambiance.

Nice ambiance but I expected a lot better. The place leaves a lot to be desired.
The buratta appetizer was really good and I enjoyed my blackberry cocktail. However, dinner was very underwhelming.
My boyfriend ordered the spinach and ricotta ravioli and I got the papardelle «al limone.» I enjoyed my papardelle but the $ 12−13+ we paid for his four ravioli was definitely not worth the price. The menu specifically noted that all pasta was made «fresh,» but we both saw bags of frozen ravioli being unloaded in the kitchen as we ate our appetizers. The details everywhere else in the restaurant are so nice that it was a shame to see that, and you could definitely tell that they were frozen.
The server seemed nice but was a little clueless. When she asked how our dinner was going and my boyfriend mentioned that it was generally okay but that he was disappointed, she said that she was glad to hear it and carried on without inquiring as to why. I won’t be returning.

This place is a neighborhood favorite.
Their specials are always good and cocktails on point.
Jonathan the manager has been a great addition.
I can’t wait for the garden to open.

$ 60 dollar brunch for two with no drinks… and it was AWFUL.
I gave them a one star because ZERO was not an option.
First, I wanted french toast, the menu said «maple syrup», but still I specifically asked the server if there was real maple syrup. The kitchen said «yes», so I ordered.
What arrived was a watery, maple flavored corn syrup.
I told the manager and he looked at me with disdain. «THAT is maple syrup.» (I guess the customer isn’t always right at MEDI) I asked to see the bottle, and they brought forth a plastic jug clearly labled Pancake Syrup with the key ingredient being corn syrup.
I next ordered a MEDI omelet. A cooked scrambled eggs disk wrapped around COLD, pre-​cooked spinich, onions, feta and tomatoes arrived.
Too hungry to send it back, I ate the egg portion.
Save yourself the trouble. The restaurant next door looked pretty good. LOL
MEDI is short for MEDIOCRE.

When in doubt, Medi. Medi is my go to in Hell’s Kitchen for brunch (especially with the great prices on pitchers of boozy brunch drinks). The food is consistently good, the service is always good, and it’s fairly easy to make a reservation. In the summer, you can sit outside in their garden, but the main dining room is also sun-​filled and delightful.
My favorite dish is the Shakshouka — it’s hot both temperature wise and spice-​level wise, and I usually use an entire basket of bread to soak up the tomato sauce — no shame. The baked eggs with sausage, mushroom cream, and gruyère is also a favorite — super rich and creamy and perfect. For ultimate fatty status I recommend the homemade brioche stuffed with nutella — you won’t regret it (or you will, but it’s okay).
Dinner at Medi is also a solid choice — with plenty of Mediterranean/​Italian dishes as well as good cocktails.
Medi is totally underrated and definitely a great option in HK!

I enjoyed my time at Medi Winebar. The décor with the wooden tables was charming. Service was very polite and respectful. They serve Mediterranean fusion cuisine. I had the bruchette with sauteed chicken livers, served with crumbled goat cheese, caramelized onions, and parsley. I also tried their papas fritas and date pinchos. Food was nice, but what rally stood out for me was service. Friendly, respectful, polite, and left me alone to eat while being attentive.

Awesome spot! Fabulous food and great atmosphere inside, as well as an outside garden area. Had the mixed seafood with couscous dish and it was wonderful. They were closing the patio around 11 but let us stay there until closing and were accommodating in moving us inside or the outside area in front of the restaurant to finish our meal. Would def recommend for a friend or date spot in Hell’s Kitchen.

This place has such a cute garden in the back. Totally unexpected and takes you away from the hectic NYC life. I’m not sure if it’s because I ate outdoors under the sun but I didn’t feel too good after this meal. The homemade meatballs were good. The croquettes were good. The fish sandwich — good at the first bite but then I realized how greasy it was. Overall it’s a cute place but I’ll need to try it again indoors with its rustic theme.

One of my new favorite spots in NYC, the two chefs are amazing and they use the freshest of ingredients. I trust their judgement and will never ask them to modify a dish again! (Also, because they won’t). The Greek Salad is incredible as are the Eggs Benedict and Two Baked Eggs (on the brunch menu). Also the Steak and Chicken Sandwich, the Panna cotta… Everything is so good. The wine selection is also fantastic, I’m a fan of their Bordeaux with the label, Pentimento.
The vibe is casual and relaxed with a European feel. There is also a small patio in the back for summer dinning.
The staff is also great and our regular waiter was always accommodating. I highly recommend this place.
I went back recently and neither of the two chefs, Luca and Andre, were working that day. I asked to make certain but it was obvious in the preparation and taste of the food. This would explain the mixed reviews.