Accademia di Vino
Prices
Average main course: $27.
AmEx, MC, V, DC.
Description
Taking up half of an avenue block, Accademia di Vino is an imposing presence on the Upper East Side. An encyclopedic menu from chef Kevin Garcia (Cesca) covers all of the au courant Italian bases: small plates like honey-kissed kabocha squash; grilled pizzas, including a superior Robiolaand black truffle version; and larger dishesa juicy fork-tender veal chop should not be missed. Service is surprisingly sharp: The staff deftly negotiates the vaulted, subterranean dining room, tending to a hungry crowd thats (rightfully) clamoring for a seat.
Hours
Mon–Sat noon–2:45pm, 5–10:45pm; Sun noon–2:45pm, 5–9:45pm.
Horrible service, below average food. We complained about our waiter's lack of attention to us and the manager said he didnt know what to say to us! Are they serious at this place? Food was way below average for the amount it cost. So many better Italian spots on the UES. Dont waste your time here.
One of the most overrated restaurants ever. Service is poor, the noise level is outrageous in the main dining room w two large tables of women talking over everyone in the place and the food is average and way over priced for what you get. When we complained about the noise the ladies who seated us were less than thrilled that we complained. They basically said sit somewhere else!