
Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar
Upper East Side, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
The Read
Price
$50–100per person
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.
If the table wants a casual Northern Italian wine-and-pasta bar in New York City, Bicchiere Wine & Pasta Bar fits that brief.
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.
For broader planning, use the 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 450 E 81st St, New York, NY
- Phone
- +16469885539
Venue details
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.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Small plates, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Opened
- 2020
Signature Dishes
- bigoli pasta in multiple preparations
- Venetian cicchetti small plates
- meatballs in marinara
- smoked salmon tarama
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 450 E 81st St, New York, NY
Planning details
Location
450 E 81st St, New York, NY · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 relevant option. 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.
















