Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileCarmella's Wine Bar
Pittsford, NY · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Carmella's Wine Bar runs a serious pour list: eight wines by the glass from Prosecco to a $29 Larkmead Cabernet, backed by a cocktail menu of eight $13 builds. Zero-proof drinkers get both cocktails and wines. The Dirty Martini with Castelvetrano olives and the Naked and Famous show intent. A dependable stop for structured drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Dirty Martini for a crisp, olive-forward cocktail, or the Chablis Jean-Marc Brocard 'Sainte Claire' for a minerally white. For red, the Larkmead Cabernet at $29 is the splurge pour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers wanting a broad by-the-glass selection and cocktail fans who appreciate a tight, classic-leaning list at one price point.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails are $13. Wines by the glass run $11 to $29, so a round of two drinks lands roughly $26 to $58 before tax.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A wine bar that pairs a global wine list with a cocktail menu organized by style, plus zero-proof options in both categories—rare to find both treated with equal structure.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated cocktail menu spans Martinis, Margaritas, Old Fashioneds, and originals. All eight listed cocktails are $13, with builds ranging from a Dirty Martini to a mezcal-forward Naked and Famous.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktails organized into recognizable categories with a mix of classics and originals.
- — Uniform $13 pricing across the cocktail list simplifies ordering.
Standout selections
- — Dirty Martini: vodka, olive brine, Castelvetrano olives.; Naked and Famous: espadin mezcal, yellow chartreuse, Aperol, lime.
- — San Sebastian: gin, vodka, piparra pepper brine, anchovy-stuffed olive.
Pricing: $13 each
Wine
The wine list covers Champagne & Sparkling, White, Rosé, Red, and Zero Proof by the glass. Named pours include a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and a Napa Cabernet, with prices from $11 to $29.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass list spans multiple styles and global regions.
- — Range from an $11 Riesling Kabinett to a $29 Larkmead Cabernet offers choice across budgets.
Standout selections
- — Cabernet, Larkmead, Napa Valley, 2022 at $29.; Chablis Jean-Marc Brocard, 'Sainte Claire', 2024.
Pricing: $11–$29 by the glass
Nonalcoholic
Zero-proof options include cocktails like Liliana and Lapo's Negroni at $13, plus zero-proof wines from $13 to $15. The section is integrated into the drink menu, not an afterthought.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Zero Proof section with both cocktails and wine.
- — Zero-proof cocktails priced the same as alcoholic ones at $13.
- — Includes a sparkling rosé lemonade and a zero-proof aperitivo.
Standout selections
- — Liliana: sparkling rosé lemonade, orange, lemon.; Lapo's Negroni: zero-proof aperitivo.
Pricing: $13–$15
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