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Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar
11 W. 31st St.
(@ Broadway)
Murray Hill
212.714.2992
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Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar: 
The idea behind Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar isn’t a bad one—wine, chocolate, and French-Italian fusion cuisine all add up to one dandy buzz. At this Murray Hill/Midtown hotspot, you’ll find both in excess with over 90 wines and champagnes from around the world and a wide assortment of chocolates and chocolate desserts. While the posh surroundings and the prices may not be for everyone, AYZA offers a full menu with appetizers like tuna tartare with fresh avocado, crème fraiche and sweet fish roe, and an assortment of cheese and charcuterie platters. For an entrée, choices range from assorted paninis to medallions of filet mignon with roasted port shallots. Make sure to save room for dessert, though—you’ll be glad you did. The assortment of truffles by Jacques Torres are designed to be paired with specific wines. If you want a more traditional dessert, try the warm chocolate molten soufflé. Open Mon.-Thu. noon-3pm and 5-11pm, Fri. noon-3pm and 5pm-midnight, Sat. 5pm-midnight, Sun. 5-10pm.

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Neighborhood:  Murray Hill
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  based on 8 comments

Guest says:


Great place to lounge

Great wine bar! I love it when it's not packed. Enjoyed the crepe layer cake, the appetizers were awesome and the wine selection was good. Great place to go with a few friends or co-workers.

1/2/2009 4:56:00 PM

Nelly Snyder . says:


europan feel

I’m not real picky about wines, so that this wine bar has the pairings is great for me. I got a flight of wine and got to taste a bunch of them. And then I ordered cheeses that were to match. I have never been clear on why they match, but they seemed to be pretty good overall. I enjyoed all the wines too. I'm not overly picky but I like to be able to just order a glass and have it be good. So often wines by the glass are just the crap wines that taste like they come from a box. Here they were better. Our food came out a little cold, though, which was frustrating. The waitress took it back and heated it up though, but by the time it came we were starving. The manager was really nice about the whole thing though.It was pretty crowded but it seemed to be a fun crowd and the servers were all really nice and they were playing fun music. It has a European feel.

10/28/2008 4:01:00 PM

Sergio Numaw . says:


Not Comfortable...

My girlfriend has been dragging me around to all these wine bars and I can't stand them usually, so prententious and all. But this one I actually liked better. It's got a fun atmosphere and instead of being so quiet you feel you can't talk they play the music a little loud (sometimes too loud) and the food is good too. I felt like it's hip enough for her but chill enough for me. They could use a few more beers on the menu though. I don't like drinking wine but they don't have many beers to choose from. Anyway, I like it enough, though the benches are not really comfortable to sit on. They were definitely not made for tall guys, or anyone with a butt of any sort.

10/13/2008 12:28:00 AM

Wıll Cardoza . says:


Unbelievable Wine Bar

I went to this wine bar on a whim one day and was pleasantly surprised by how good it is. I’m not usually a wine bar person, but this is a realy hip wine bar withouth being over the top. It’s in a weird neighborhood and I’d never heard of it but was passing by and thought I’d give it a go. You never know how that will work out, but this time I’m so glad I did it. How fun! I was there at a weird time because I went in when they were in between lnch and dinner. The waitress was really nice though and said I could have a drink but that the kitchen wasn’t open yet. That worked out fine as I was able to sit outside on their really nice patio and enjoy my wine, and then when the crowds started coming I already had my table. I actually ended up being there a few hours, because I called my wife to meet me after work for dinner – that’s how much I was enjoying it – and we saw the place get really crowded. The waitress was nice but she seemed a little out of it at first. It took a while to get my wine, but since I wasn’t in a rush all was fine. And then when my wife arrived things seemed to be running a little more smoothly so it must have just been the time of day that was throwing them off. For dinner my wife and I started off with this artichoke dip that was unbelievable and then I had the fish and she had the chicken, both of which were really great. Then we had the soufflé for dessert. It came out not heated all the way through, but we told the waitress and she immeditably took care of it. She didn’t really explain what happened but was apologetcic and fixed the problem pretty quickly. I do find it odd thought that there aren’t refills on the coffee. It wasn’t a big deal but I could have used a little more and no one ever offered it to me. It’s not going to keep me from going back though.

9/29/2008 5:10:00 PM

Brian Cronin . says:


excellent ambiance

This place is great! A fantastic wine bar in a city full of wine bars. I just wish they were bigger or took reservations. I've been coming here a while and slowly but surely it's becoming the new hip place to be, which means it's getting crowded.Though I love the palce, and want it to do well I almost wish it stayed my secret. I work nearby and go for lunch a lot, but I love their filet so I'd go pretty regularly for dinner too. Now it's usually pretty packed around dinner time and you can't make reservations after 6:30 so it makes it tough. I love it anyways though and usually just deal with waiting. Nice thing is you can eat at the bar too, which is nuice because the bartender is pretty friendly, though it took him a while to warm up. It would be nice to be able to reserve the outdoor tables though. They have great summer salads and a really nice summer red wine, that's chilled so it's the best of both worlds. The servers are really nice as well, and always very friendly. I was just coming on my own somethings, but I'll have my girlfriend meet me and she loves it because it's pretty romantic. Though sometimes the music gets too loud, but they are really good usually about turning it down when you ask. And the food is amazing. I love the filet and my gf liks this salad that they make with fruit and mixed greens. Of course when she's with me we'll often do chocolates too, though the molten dessert is really great as well. I know it' sa pretty common one, but Ayza does it really well.

9/18/2008 3:56:00 PM

Tom Rady . says:


Wonderful

Probably the best wine bar in new York City. The wine list is great, the cheese is from Murrays so it has to be great. The food is superb, and the service is usually pretty good too. There have been two times where it was a little messed up (the service) ut for the most part it's preatty spot on.The plates are not huge, but great for sharing, which makes it good for a little bit of a romantic outing. You know, a ltitle shared food, a little shared wine.... Plus it's got a real swanky romantic vib to it in general. They sort of know me now since I've been there a few times, whicih is also impressive to the ladies, I've found. This place is great because they'll stop by and say hello, make conversation, etc

9/3/2008 7:46:00 PM

Sharon Murken . says:


thanks

Wow! What can I say? This wine bar is truly fabulous. My new favorite place to grab a glass of wine after work. It’s great to sit outside and sip wine and unwind. The outdoor patio is really lively and fun. And on those really bad days, those days when I really need chocolate, it’s a one stop shop! Plus they have cheese. Wine, chocolate and cheese: my three favorite things in one great wine bar. Thanks Ayza.

8/8/2008 10:30:00 PM

Rachel Maroni . says:


The Best Wine Bar in New York City

Not only is it the best wine bar in New York City, but the food is divine! I’m a real foodie and make it my business to try out new places in the city. It took me a while to get to this one, but once I went a couple months ago I can’t stop going back! They have a great selection of wines by the glass. But whenever possible I get the ladies together so we can try another wine by the bottle. Their wine list is simply marvelous. And don’t even get me started on the chocolates. As much as I wish they were larger it’s good for me that they’re not or I’d simply be three tons by now. Jacques Torres is really a genius, and they do him proud at Ayza. It’s lovely to go and sip a sweet wine and nibble on a few chocolates. My favorite is the Bin 27. Too rich and lovely for words. And on top of all that good food, they really present it well too. I wish I knew where they got their dishes. Really mod but still sophisticated.

8/2/2008 10:22:00 AM


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