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    Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar, Restaurant in New York City
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    Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar

    Upper East Side, New York City

    Restaurant in New York City, United States

    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar is a smart Upper East Side pick for a casual Northern Italian wine-and-pasta night, especially if cicchetti and bigoli are the goal. Go for an intimate adult meal, not a formal tasting-menu experience or a large-group celebration.

    About Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar

    In New York City, Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar is best understood as a casual Northern Italian wine-and-pasta bar. The draw is focused: bigoli pasta in multiple preparations, Venetian cicchetti small plates, meatballs in marinara, and smoked salmon tarama.

    Use it when the plan is direct: a casual Italian meal built around pasta and small plates.

    Choose it for cicchetti and bigoli, not ceremony

    The order should start with the restaurant’s confirmed strengths: Venetian cicchetti and bigoli pasta. Meatballs in marinara and smoked salmon tarama are also among the dishes, which points to a meal centered on small plates and pasta.

    The safest planning move is to choose by format, not by chasing unconfirmed specials or a named seasonal dish. If the table wants a casual Northern Italian wine-and-pasta bar in New York City, Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar fits that brief. If the table wants a confirmed tasting menu, prominent awards, or a highly formal dining format, those details are not established by the information here.

    Value depends on keeping the night casual

    Price is $60 per person, and the dress code is casual. Value is strongest when expectations stay aligned with that: Northern Italian pasta, cicchetti, and a relaxed meal rather than luxury extras or formal service rituals.

    Current hours were not found in the information here, so confirm opening times directly before planning around a specific day or time. For broader planning, use Our full New York City restaurants guide, plus the city guides for hotels, bars, wineries, and experiences.

    Other picks to browse

    For broader dining research, browse other New York City restaurants generically, or keep the focus on Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar if the goal is specifically a casual Northern Italian wine-and-pasta format.

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    Location
    450 E 81st St, New York, NY
    Phone
    +16469885539
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    Ambiance

    Cozy, intimate Northern Italian wine and pasta bar with a tight, softly lit interior focused on cicchetti and handmade pasta, more suited to adults than families.

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    Best For

    Date NightCasual HangoutAfter Work

    Experience

    Standalone

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Standard
    Capacity
    Intimate

    Signature Dishes

    • bigoli pasta in multiple preparations
    • Venetian cicchetti small plates
    • meatballs in marinara
    • smoked salmon tarama
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    Getting there
    450 E 81st St, New York, NY
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    +16469885539

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar handle dietary restrictions?
    Is Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar worth the price?

    Yes, if you want a casual Northern Italian wine-and-pasta bar and the verified $60 per person price fits your budget. The value case is strongest for diners focused on cicchetti, bigoli pasta, and a relaxed meal rather than a formal tasting-menu experience.

    What should I wear to Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar?

    Keep it casual. The dress code is casual, so polished everyday attire is a safe choice.

    Is the tasting menu worth it at Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar?

    Plan around the confirmed identity of the restaurant instead: a casual Northern Italian wine-and-pasta bar with dishes such as bigoli pasta, Venetian cicchetti, meatballs in marinara, and smoked salmon tarama.

    What should I order at Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar?

    Start with the strengths: bigoli pasta in one of its preparations and Venetian cicchetti small plates. Meatballs in marinara and smoked salmon tarama are also dishes to consider.

    What are alternatives to Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar in New York City?

    If you specifically want a casual Northern Italian wine-and-pasta bar, Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar is the directly relevant option from the information here. For a different kind of meal, browse other New York City dining options more generally.

    Is Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar good for a special occasion?

    It can work for a casual special occasion if the group wants Northern Italian pasta, cicchetti, and a relaxed setting.