Mozzarella & Vino
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Mozzarella & Vino is a practical Midtown pick when the goal is an easy Italian-leaning meal near West 54th Street, especially after work, a museum stop, or an evening plan nearby. It is better for convenience and low-pressure occasions than for diners seeking awards, chef-driven detail, or a clearly defined splurge.
About Mozzarella & Vino
Mozzarella & Vino is a New York City venue with hours that make it practical across much of the week: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 6 PM. Plan around those practical details rather than assumptions about menu, price, service format, or accolades.
The most reliable reason to consider it is direct convenience in New York City. If you are comparing options for a simple plan, use the schedule and smart-casual dress code as the main decision points. For a different kind of New York City meal, Benoit is another option to compare.
Use it for practical basics
Do not book around a presumed signature dish or format. Treat Mozzarella & Vino as a New York City option where the clearest planning details are its operating hours and smart-casual dress code.
For planning, the weekday hours are the broadest: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 10 PM. Saturday begins later, at 11:30 AM, and also runs until 10 PM. Sunday is shorter, from 11:30 AM to 6 PM. If timing is the deciding factor, those windows are the safest details to rely on.
Plan around the hours and dress code
The dress code is smart casual, so a neat, polished outfit is the most grounded recommendation. Smart casual does not call for formalwear, and the service style is best checked directly if it matters to your plans.
First-timers should keep expectations flexible. Choose Mozzarella & Vino when its New York City location, hours, and smart-casual setting fit the plan, and compare other New York City dining rooms when the occasion requires more specific details.
Planning details
- Location
- 33 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- mozzarellaevino.com
- Phone
- +12125405354
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Mozzarella & Vino presents itself as a focused wine bar where the sequence of the meal matters as much as the ingredients. The room organizes around cheese—particularly mozzarella—as a centerpiece, inviting a slower, more deliberate rhythm than the city's typical dining rush. Situated in Midtown near MoMA, the restaurant blends Italian culinary tradition with a contemporary wine‑bar sensibility: diners are encouraged to pause between plates, taste deliberately and let provenance and temperature shape the experience. The overall effect is relaxed and quietly charming, a place where attentive guests trade rush for a measured, ingredient‑driven meal.
Best For
This Midtown spot is well suited to post‑museum lunches and mid‑afternoon meals as much as to intentional evening dining. The copy highlights a neighborhood that attracts culturally attentive visitors who favor meals that follow an exhibition rather than anchor an entire night, which makes lunch or an unhurried late‑afternoon visit a natural fit. At the same time, the wine‑forward, cheese‑centric format and the restaurant’s measured pacing make it appropriate for more focused dinners—whether a date night or a quiet business meal—where the point is to savor pairings and the ritual of tasting.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the menu's stated specialties and let mozzarella lead the meal: start with the Buffalo Mozzarella Roll Filled with Prosciutto San Daniele to experience the house’s cheese focus at once. Follow with a pasta selection such as the Ravioli del Giorno and round out the meal with a heartier option like the Oven Roasted Veal Brisket. Given the wine‑bar orientation, plan for pairings and take time between courses to taste and reset rather than rushing from plate to plate—this venue rewards a measured, wine‑paired progression.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary and inviting atmosphere with moderate noise levels.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Buffalo Mozzarella Roll Filled with Prosciutto San Daniele
- Ravioli del Giorno
- Oven Roasted Veal Brisket
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 33 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- La Bonne Soupe, Notable alternative
- Blue Willow, Chinese, Chinese
- Benoit, French, $$$
- White Olive, Notable alternative
- Murals on 54, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Midtown
Benoit is the more occasion-ready choice if the group wants French cooking, a clearer $$$ spend, and a more formal dining signal. Mozzarella & Vino is the easier pick when the brief is central, familiar, and lower friction.
La Bonne Soupe is the better cross-shop for casual French comfort, while Blue Willow makes more sense when the group wants Chinese food and a more defined cuisine call. White Olive and Murals on 54 are the nearby alternatives to check when ambiance matters more than a simple Italian-leaning dinner.
For booking ease, Mozzarella & Vino is the practical first look. For a celebratory meal with a stronger price and style signal, Benoit is the safer upgrade.
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Compare Mozzarella & Vino
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozzarella & Vino | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| La Bonne Soupe | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Blue Willow | New York City | Chinese | , | 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended2025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #424 |
| Benoit | New York City | French | $$$ | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Japan RecommendedMichelin Guide France & Monaco 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 Falstaff Restaurant GuideWorld's Best Wine Lists 20252025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin 1 Star |
| White Olive | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
| Murals on 54 | New York City | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Mozzarella & Vino?
For reservation timing, check directly with the venue. If timing matters, plan around the hours: Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 6 PM.
What should I order at Mozzarella & Vino?
Is lunch or dinner better at Mozzarella & Vino?
The hours show broad weekday availability from 7:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday hours from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday hours from 11:30 AM to 6 PM. Choose the time that best fits your schedule, and check current service details directly if lunch or dinner format matters.
What should I wear to Mozzarella & Vino?
The dress code is smart casual. Neat, polished clothing is the safest choice.
Can I eat at the bar at Mozzarella & Vino?
What should a first-timer know about Mozzarella & Vino?
Mozzarella & Vino is in New York City, with a smart-casual dress code. The hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 6 PM.
