Scena Wine Bar

Scena Wine Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Review summary

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   Keri Lee VIP

   New York City14 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Food was not good at all, ravioli was hard and not fully cooked. Server was rude and seemed annoyed when my friend who was asking questions about the menu due to her allergies. Too bad as really used to like Scena
   

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   Annamaria

   New York City2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 13, 2025

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

   I had visited Scena Wine Bar a few years ago and had a wonderful experience, which made my recent visit all the more disappointing. We went on a weekday evening, and the restaurant was nearly empty—only two other tables were occupied. Despite that, the cleanliness was unacceptable. The seat cushions were stained and covered in crumbs and bits of food. I actually had to clean off my own seat before sitting down, which immediately set a poor tone for the evening. The food, unfortunately, didn’t redeem the experience. We ordered the duck, which was chewy and served barely warm. Overall, the food was mediocre at best—not what I would expect at a place with Scena’s reputation or price point. To their credit, the presentation of the dessert was beautiful, and our waiter was attentive and pleasant throughout the meal. But sadly, that wasn’t enough to make up for the rest. In the end, I paid about $140, and it simply wasn’t worth it. I left disappointed and won’t be returning.
   

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   Will

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

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

   5-Star Review: A Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch Experience We had the most wonderful time celebrating Mother’s Day with brunch here! The outdoor seating was absolutely perfect — sunny, warm, and beautifully arranged, making it the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the morning. The cocktails were a standout — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully crafted. From mimosas to more creative house specialties, every drink was a hit. The food was delicious, with a great variety of options that pleased everyone in our group. What truly made the experience exceptional was the staff. They were wonderful, attentive, and went out of their way to make sure our visit felt special. They accommodated our requests with ease and genuinely made us feel welcome. They even let us move tables to a shady side of the patio once a table became available. All in all, a fantastic experience from start to finish. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cheerful, high-quality brunch spot — especially on a special day like this. We’ll definitely be back!
   

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   Stephanie

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

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

   Overall Scena was lack luster for what we were anticipating. The food was good, especially the seafood Tagliatelle but the rest of the dishes didn't blow us away. The service was ok, the server didn't check in on us as much and wasn't super friendly.
   

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   Dirk VIP

   New York City9 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on May 8, 2025

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

   Drinks and appies at bar. All very good. Best was tuna tartare and crispy artichokes.
   

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   chris VIP

   New York City4 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 18, 2025

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

   Our second visit , somewhat disappointed this time . Two of three meals were very good , but one of those was their second try . Brought out an incorrect meal and tried to convince my wife it was right . My lobster scampi was totally over done - Difficult to even remove from tail shell . Despite these issues , not even an apology from the waiter , when we could even get his attention, let alone perhaps a coffee on the house .
   

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   francis VIP

   New York City30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   Delicious food, great service. Welcoming and gracious management. Best Eggplant Parm in CT!
   

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   Susie

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

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

   Scena has the best food and the most friendly and attentive and fun staff around we always enjoy our Scena nights and say it is the best all around restaurant in town!!!!
   

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   Connie VIP

   New York City19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 26, 2025

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

   We all had a wonderful dining experience today! The 6 of us had many options on the lunch specials menu which were all delicious.
   

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    OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

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

    Never disappoints! Food select terrific - all delicious. Service excellent - family-run so take pride in all aspects of the dining experience. Lovely ambience - festive but not too loud. And a wonderful value on top of that! My only fear is that it will become too popular and subsequently hard to book.
    

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