The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ilona

   New York City9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first dining experience at The Library Wine Bar & Bistro was a great one. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we tasted, and portion sizes were ample. The space itself is very cool - historic and charming, different from other restaurants. Highly recommend!
   

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   Jeffrey

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The staff are amazing! They give off a family and friendly energy and really cater to your party’s needs.
   

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   Cindy

   Los Angeles4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   The Library is a wonderful restaurant with a uniques setting in a former library. The service and food were excellent. The only reason that I don’t rate it a 5 is because we were seated at a high top table in the bar which was so loud we could not carry on a conversation. Which was especially disappointing in light of the fact that when I made the reservation, I selected Date Night as the occasion/event. Very disappointing. It was our first time at The Library so we didn’t know what being seated in the bar would be like. We would try The Library again, but will avoid the bar as a seating area.
   

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   Sandra

   New York City6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   It appeared there were a number of associates being trained. Our server seemed to be spread thin.
   

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   Mike

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   At first glance, we loved the look and feel of this place. The decor and how everything was laid out was nice. Downhill from there. I put in a request for me and my wife’s anniversary to see if they could do something or if there was something specific they offer. Never heard back. We got sat in a corner with a semi broken table, couldn’t be seated elsewhere and just an apology from our waitress. I was looking around and other tables had candles or some other decor that looked nice for the couples sitting there, nothing like that for us. Our waitress was missing the entire dinner. Long stretches where she disappeared, yet looking around the other two waitresses in the same area were consistently checking in with their tables and were visible throughout. So super frustrating ours was nowhere to be found when we needed something like drinks or napkins. Food was ok. The nachos were amazing, that’s why I gave a 3. Our main course though my salmon and my wife’s steak were both over cooked and dry. Skipped desert cause by time our waitress came back around we were ready to go. No manager presence here either. Last two places we’ve been, The Mikro Depot and knuckleheads(which is across the street) we saw the manager checking in with everyone and keeping their staff on point. This place looks like it needs that type of approach. Probably won’t be back.
   

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   Jill

   New York City4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is the second time I’ve been here. Overall the service is very good and the building is so interesting, I love the little touch’s that remind you it was a library. Overall though the food is just ok.
   

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   Phyllis VIP

   New York City114 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   So, so good! The food here is SO delicious! The octopus with the cava beans and the olives are just too good.
   

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   Melissa

   Greater Boston2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server was amazing! The food was delightful. Atmosphere - I just love it.
   

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   Maureen VIP

   New York City7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 10, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Overall, great experience. Our server was very good, extremely attentive and knowledgable. The only thing I’ll say is that I noted a special occasion through open table and that wasn’t recognized.
   

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    John

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    It was a wonderful evening. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere was unique and lovely. I will be back.
    

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