Wine bar
Unclaimed profileCellar 36
New York, NY · $$$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Cellar 36 pairs an Italian eatery identity with a wine list spanning nine categories and a cocktail menu built on Italian-inspired, house-made ingredients. Flights let you sample three by-the-glass pours in 3-ounce servings, while the Aperitivo category offers a prosecco-and-citrus template. Dessert cocktails, including espresso-based options, extend the program beyond the main meal.
- What should I order?
- Start with a wine flight—choose any three by-the-glass selections for three 3-ounce pours. The Italia Uncorked flight is an option if you want a curated route. For cocktails, the Aperitivo category delivers a prosecco-based mix with fresh-pressed citrus, selecting Aperol, Limoncello, or Elderflower Liqueur.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who like structured choices will find the cocktail menu's Aperitivo, Spirit Forward, and Citrus & Refreshing categories easy to navigate. Wine drinkers seeking variety can work through flights across Sparkling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Italian Reds, and more. The dessert cocktail list suits those who want a sweet finish.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list deliberately complements an Italian-inspired menu, with Italian Reds as a dedicated category. Wine flights—including the Italia Uncorked option—let you compare multiple pours in one sitting. The cocktail menu mirrors that Italian bent with prosecco-based Aperitivo drinks and house-made citrus components.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A structured cocktail menu divides into Aperitivo, Spirit Forward, and Citrus & Refreshing, with Italian-inspired ingredients and house-made components. Dessert cocktails include espresso-based and cream-based options.
Menu strengths
- — Organized into three approachable categories spanning aperitif-style, spirit-forward, and refreshing drinks.
- — Italian-inspired ingredients and house-made components give the program a coherent regional identity.
- — Dedicated dessert cocktail list with espresso-based options extends the drinking arc.
Standout selections
- — Aperitivo — Aperol, Limoncello, or Elderflower Liqueur with prosecco and fresh-pressed citrus.
Wine
Wine is the centerpiece, with by-the-glass pours and flights across Sparkling, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Italian Reds, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Malbec.
Menu strengths
- — Broad varietal range covers sparklers, whites, rosé, and reds, including a dedicated Italian Reds category.
- — Wine flights allow three 3-ounce pours, encouraging comparative tasting.
- — Happy hour wine specials make the list more accessible.
Standout selections
- — Wine Flight — choose any three by-the-glass wines as 3-ounce pours.
- — Italia Uncorked — a curated wine flight option.
Beer
Beer appears on the drinks menu and is included in happy hour specials.; Listed on the drinks menu.; Included in happy hour specials.
Menu strengths
- — Listed on the drinks menu.; Included in happy hour specials.
Standout selections
- — Beer is listed on the drinks menu.; Happy hour includes beer specials.
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated mocktail menu includes options with Italian sparkling water, fruit reductions, and bubbles. Standard non-alcoholic drinks like soft drinks, iced tea, lemonade, and Italian sparkling water round out the selection.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail menu with creative options.; Includes Italian sparkling water and fruit reductions, tying into the Italian theme.
Standout selections
- — Mocktails are offered, including options with Italian sparkling water, fruit reductions, and bubbles.
Spirits
Spirits function as cocktail ingredients rather than a standalone selection. Bourbon, rye, vodka, gin, tequila, and amaretto appear in mixed drinks, with well drinks at happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of base spirits supports the cocktail menu.
Standout selections
- — Spirits are used in cocktails, including bourbon, rye, vodka, gin, tequila, and amaretto.
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