Vinarius Wine Bar & Restaurant

This was our first night in Little Italy in a long time. Since there were no reservations available online, we called and were told that outdoor seating should not be a problem. When we arrived, they seated us with enough space for our dogs, who were fine under the table.The food was delicious and the wine was excellent. We started with bruschetta, which was perfect. My son ordered calamari as usual and loved it. The boys also had meatballs, which they found very successful.Our entrees were pasta dishes. The boys shared a lasagna, which they said was really good. I debated between the Primavera and the Ravioli alla genovese. While I prefer tomato sauce to pesto, I love spinach and mushrooms. I asked about the chef's selection of vegetables and was told the primavera comes with a lot of broccoli, which can overpower the pasta. Don't get me wrong, I like broccoli, but I prefer variety and don't want to search for the pasta on my plate. My son even said, "Mom, this is the first time I've heard you say there are too many vegetables in a dish!" This dish, however, was the perfect combination with some broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, and other vegetables, all served with perfectly cooked al dente pasta.We finished with sorbetto al limone, which was very light and exactly what we needed.

Superb service from Paula and Jesus. An intimate Roma experience. Food 5 stars Service 5 stars And when I say intimate, the perimeter of the restaurant is the seating and the bar is center focus. We found our new favorite Italian dining spot.

Completely blown away by this small but mighty Italian eatery. So intimate yet robust. We made our reservation via Yelp and we were. Greeted and seated promptly. Imagine being transported back to Rome in a small but beautiful atmosphere where seats aligned the perimeter of the restaurant and a beautiful bar was the center of attention. My husband and I can confidently say that we have frequented Italy and this spot is true form of our dining experience while in Rome. The service we received from Paula ( role of in house bartender and server ) and Jesus ( her right hand man) was so so so welcoming and traditional. Traditional in the sense that we were able to enjoy our drink(s) and appetizer without a rush to order our entrées. Paula was so patient yet attentive and Jesus was equally accommodating as well. We started with the artichoke appetizer and a bottle of their finest Brunello. Followed by the meatballs and garlic bread. For the main course we shared the house special: the seafood pasta dish that was full of scallops, mussels and topped with a full lobster tail. Absolutely shareable and delicious! The custom coffee drink made by Paula was the cherry on top. I highly recommend VINARIUS in little Italy for your intimate date night rendezvous ( insert wink emoji )

Was welcomed as we walked up to this restaurant and sat inside. The menu looked amazing and the service was great. Seemed very authentic and every bite was delicious. The waiter even brought us a shot to close out the night. I would definitely go back. It's hard to find good Italian food with bursts of flavor but I guess you can't go wrong if you hit up Little Italy. Check out what we ordered in the photos.

Food was great! Impeccable world-class service! You are treated as family! Highly recommend!

Delicious food. Abundance of amazing wine. Fantastic service. Perfect ambiance!Everything about this restaurant was perfect. I got the ravioli filled with crab and topped with a lobster tail. Absolutely delicious. Perfect sauce pairing. Also got an appetizer, stuffed mushrooms. Stuffed with CRAB. So freaking yummy, highly recommend. The husband also loved his dish. He ordered a glass of wine, from Italy of course, and it was super smooth. Lots of flavor, without being bitter or overshadowing the food. He also got a cocktail, paper crane. Probably the best paper crane I've had before. I 100% recommend this place if you're looking for a romantic date, a dinner by yourself, a dinner for the family or just some great food while catching up with a friend.

Wow. Best meal of the year. We showed up at 8:10 PM and they close at 9 o'clock. This is local mom and Pop type place and while they politely let us know that they were closing soon, they were happy to see us in a spot outside under the heater. Service was prompt yet unrushed. Very gracious and did a great job of explaining the specials for the day we both opted for the Oso Buco with mushroom risotto. What an awesome choice. It was the best meal I've had this year.Their suggestion of garlic bread was spot on and really rounded out the meal Cocktails were delicious, although the Manhattan was a little heavy on the vermouth for my personal taste.A nice shot of lemon cello to finish the meal, and was the perfect end to an excellent meal. While I am at the type of person that likes to try a new place every time, I would definitely come back here next time I am in town.

Have you been to southern Italy yet? I mean, southern Little Italy...LOL! Met up with friends to celebrate a birthday, and she suggested here. I had never been...didn't know about it. What a great little gem! We didn't have a reservation, but a group just left and the owner said we could take the front table. They have an extensive wine list and I chose a great Italian red. I did start with a dirty martini which was perfect! Eri started with a delicious Manhattan. We ordered an capricciosa salad, fritto misto, and the polpette to start...all sooooo good! A great way to start the evening.I ordered the lobster ravioli which came with a lobster tail, and it was soooo delicious! Everyone ordered something different and couldn't be happier. I can't wait to explore the menu more. It is a cozy little spot, with tables and wall seating. There's also a bar that you can sit at. They have a great happy hour menu!

Fantastic everything! Haven't been so well taken care of at a restaurant in a long time! It was our first time dining here but we will definitely be back!!Lamb oso bucco and pappardelle Ragu were both delicious

Incredibly attentive service, and delicious food and wine. Favorite item probably their pizzas, especially their San Daniele.