Cello Wine & Cocktail Bistro Menu

Welcome to Cello Wine & Cocktail Bistro, an intimate gem located at 226 E 53rd St, New York, NY. Known for its cozy ambiance and curated beverage selection, Cello offers an impressive range of white and red wines, alongside delightful cocktails that elevate your dining experience.

The wine list features selections like the sparkling NV Villa Jolanda, Prosecco from Italy and the robust 2019 McNab Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon from California, catering to diverse palates. For cocktail lovers, the Smoked Old Fashion and Fig & Peach Martini promise to excite your taste buds.

Small plates like flatbreads and spinach artichoke dip are perfect for sharing, and the atmosphere is complemented by soft music, creating a laid-back vibe. Whether unwinding after work or celebrating a special occasion, Cello Wine & Cocktail Bistro is the ideal spot for memorable moments.

Red Wines

2018 Podere Castorani, Montepulciano

Glass 16 Bottle 64 Abruzzo, Italy Full bodied with big, pronounced fruit.

$16.00

2022 Chapoutier, Cote du Rhone

Glass 15 Bottle 60 Rhone Valley, France Medium bodied with subtle spice.

$15.00

2019 Lan Crianza, Tempranillo

Glass 15 Bottle 60 Rioja, Spain Medium bodied with soft, dark fruit.

$15.00

2018 Terre del Barolo, Barolo Sangiovese

Glass 22 Bottle 88 Piedmont, Italy Nebbiolo grape is bodied with tastes of dried fruit and earth.

$22.00

2021 Escudo Rojo, Syrah Reserva

Glass 15 Bottle 60 Maipo Valley, Chile Full bodied wine with a lot of punch.

$15.00

2022 Agua de Piedra, Malbec

Glass 14 Bottle 56 Mendoza, Argentina Full bodied wine with jammy fruit and a long finish.

$14.00

2018 La Lecciaia, Rosso di Montalcino

Glass 16 Bottle 64 Tuscany, Italy

$16.00

2019 McNab Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon

Glass 17 Bottle 68 Mendocino, California Full bodied - the king of grapes.

$17.00

2019 Ron Rubin, Pinot Noir

Glass 18 Bottle 72 Russian River Valley, California Medium to light bodied, chock full of fruit with notes of cherry, strawberry and raspberry.

$18.00

Alona Rioja - Natural 2021

BTL 60 Medium-high robe, cherry red with bluish rim. Fruit is the dominating aroma, with notes of blackberries mainly, but also hints of cherry. Fruit is expressed once again on the palate, & the lack of additional sulphites emphasizes this fruity flavor.

$60.00

NV Villa Jolanda, Prosecco

Bottle 15 (6.32 oz) Vento, Italy Italy's bubbly.

$15.00

2022 Mimi, Rose

Glass 17 Bottle 68 Provence, France Medium to light bodied dry wine with beautiful hints of strawberry.

$17.00

2022 Little Sheep, Sauvignon Blanc

Glass 14 Bottle 56 Marlborough, New Zealand Medium bodied with tropical flavors and a slight hint of grapefruit. This wine is dry with little residual sugar.

$14.00

2022 Henri Bourgeois, Sancerre

Glass 24 Bottle 92 Loire Valley, France Made with the Sauvignon Blanc grape which is more citrus driven than its New Zealand counterpart.

$24.00

2022 Aichenberg, Gruner Veltliner

Glass 14 Bottle 56 Niederosterreich, Austria A very dry, medium to light bodied wine known for its clean crispness.

$14.00

2022 Dr Hans Von Muller, Riesling Spatlese

Glass 15 Bottle 60 The Mosel, Germany Semi-sweet medium bodied wine with wonderful acidity.

$15.00

2021 Louis Latour, Chardonnay

Glass 15 Bottle 60 Ardeche, France A delicious clean Chardonnay with the oak very well integrated.

$15.00

2022 Dozoe, Albarino

Glass 15 Bottle 56 Rias Baixas, Spain Medium bodied dry wine with refreshing and crisp fruit.

$15.00

2022 Villaggio, Scarlet Pinot Grigio

Glass 13 Bottle 52 Della Venezie, Italy Light bodied and clean medium dry wine.

$13.00

2018 Quinta do Crasto, Douro Branco

Glass 16 Bottle 64 Douro, Portugal

$16.00

2022 Petit Sauvage, Souvignier Gris France

Bottle 55

$55.00

Charles Heidsieck, Champagne

Bottle 150 Champagne, France

$150.00

2022 MiMi, Grand Reserve Rosé

Glass 17 68 Provence, France

$17.00

2023 Jas Des Vignes, Rosé

Glass 14 Bottle 56 Provence, France

$14.00

White Wines

Cocktails

Rosemary Garden

Gin, fresh rosemary, lemon, simple syrup grapefruit, Prosecco

$16.00

Berry Gin Fizz

gin, prosecco, berries, mint, lemon, soda

$16.00

Spicy Mango

Jalapeno infused Mezcal, tajin, lemon & mango juice, orgeat syrup

$16.00

Smoked Old Fashion

Bourbon, St. Germain, angostura bitters, maraschino cherry & orange peel, smoked wood chips

$18.00

Fig & Peach Martini

bourbon, fig liqueur, peach, lemon, dried fig

$17.00

Devil's Margarita

tequila, cointreau, lime, agave, red wine float

$18.00

Espresso Martini

Vodka, Khalua, espresso, simple syrup

$15.00

Austin Cider

Apple hard cider

$8.00

Bronx Brewery

Pale Ale

$9.00

Victory Golden Monkey

Belgian style ale

$10.00

Sloop Juice Bomb

IPA

$9.00

Allagash White

Belgian style wheat beer

$9.00

Athletic Brewing Company

Non-Alcoholic IPA

$9.00

Rothaus Pilsner

Classic German style pilsner

$10.00

Craft Beers

Small Plates

Marinated Assorted Olives

Italian or Spicy

$9.00

Olive Tapenade

Olives, capers, parsley, garlic, lemon & anchovies served w/ toasted bread

$14.00

Eggplant Stack

Oven roasted eggplant with pesto, marinara, mozzarella, ricotta & parmesan cheese w/ warm pita

$16.00

Truffle Burrata

Baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic, truffle oil with pita

$18.00

Spicy Chorizo

With a red wine honey chili sauce

$12.00

Date Bites

With goat cheese & prosciutto

$14.00

Mushroom Ravioli

With creamy truffle pesto & parmesan sauce

$15.00

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Served with warm pita

$13.00

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Baked with heavy cream. smoked gouda, parmesan, mozzarella served with toasted bread

$15.00

Stuffed Meatballs

Beef, fresh mozzarella, parmesan & marinara sauce

$16.00

Aunt Angie

Marinara, baby arugula, prosciutto, cherry tomato, parmesan, EVOO & balsamic

$18.00

Shrooms

Ricotta, goat cheese, mushrooms, garlic & truffle oil

$16.00

Hot Honey

Marinara, pepperoni, mozzarella, shallots, chili & honey oil

$16.00

Fig & Prosciutto

Grilled fresh figs, goat cheese, mozzarella

$18.00

Margherita

Marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil

$14.00

Monti Cello

Artichoke, roasted red peppers, shallots, feta cheese, garlic oil & chili flakes

$15.00

Flatbreads

Cheese Board

Cheese Board

SERVING MURRAY'S CHEESE with a side of toasted baguette, olives, fig jam & honey choose 3 – 26 choose 5 – 36 add 6 prosciutto MANCHEGO Nutty, rosemary, butterscotch, sheep milk, age 4yrs DANSK BLUE Churned butter, sea salt, sour cream, cow milk, age 3yrs DRUNKEN GOAT Lactic, smooth, red grape, goat milk, age 2-3 months FROMAGER D’ AFFINOIS Buttery, sweet, silky, cow milk, age 14 days TOMME DE SAVOIE Tangy, grassy, earthy, cow milk, raw, age 60 days