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.
2022 Chapoutier, Cote du Rhone
Glass 15 Bottle 60 Rhone Valley, France Medium bodied with subtle spice.
2019 Lan Crianza, Tempranillo
Glass 15 Bottle 60 Rioja, Spain Medium bodied with soft, dark fruit.
2018 Terre del Barolo, Barolo Sangiovese
Glass 22 Bottle 88 Piedmont, Italy Nebbiolo grape is bodied with tastes of dried fruit and earth.
2021 Escudo Rojo, Syrah Reserva
Glass 15 Bottle 60 Maipo Valley, Chile Full bodied wine with a lot of punch.
2022 Agua de Piedra, Malbec
Glass 14 Bottle 56 Mendoza, Argentina Full bodied wine with jammy fruit and a long finish.
2018 La Lecciaia, Rosso di Montalcino
Glass 16 Bottle 64 Tuscany, Italy
2019 McNab Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon
Glass 17 Bottle 68 Mendocino, California Full bodied - the king of grapes.
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.
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.
NV Villa Jolanda, Prosecco
Bottle 15 (6.32 oz) Vento, Italy Italy's bubbly.
2022 Mimi, Rose
Glass 17 Bottle 68 Provence, France Medium to light bodied dry wine with beautiful hints of strawberry.
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.
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.
2022 Aichenberg, Gruner Veltliner
Glass 14 Bottle 56 Niederosterreich, Austria A very dry, medium to light bodied wine known for its clean crispness.
2022 Dr Hans Von Muller, Riesling Spatlese
Glass 15 Bottle 60 The Mosel, Germany Semi-sweet medium bodied wine with wonderful acidity.
2021 Louis Latour, Chardonnay
Glass 15 Bottle 60 Ardeche, France A delicious clean Chardonnay with the oak very well integrated.
2022 Dozoe, Albarino
Glass 15 Bottle 56 Rias Baixas, Spain Medium bodied dry wine with refreshing and crisp fruit.
2022 Villaggio, Scarlet Pinot Grigio
Glass 13 Bottle 52 Della Venezie, Italy Light bodied and clean medium dry wine.
2018 Quinta do Crasto, Douro Branco
Glass 16 Bottle 64 Douro, Portugal
2022 Petit Sauvage, Souvignier Gris France
Bottle 55
Charles Heidsieck, Champagne
Bottle 150 Champagne, France
2022 MiMi, Grand Reserve Rosé
Glass 17 68 Provence, France
2023 Jas Des Vignes, Rosé
Glass 14 Bottle 56 Provence, France
White Wines
Cocktails
Rosemary Garden
Gin, fresh rosemary, lemon, simple syrup grapefruit, Prosecco
Berry Gin Fizz
gin, prosecco, berries, mint, lemon, soda
Spicy Mango
Jalapeno infused Mezcal, tajin, lemon & mango juice, orgeat syrup
Smoked Old Fashion
Bourbon, St. Germain, angostura bitters, maraschino cherry & orange peel, smoked wood chips
Fig & Peach Martini
bourbon, fig liqueur, peach, lemon, dried fig
Devil's Margarita
tequila, cointreau, lime, agave, red wine float
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Khalua, espresso, simple syrup
Austin Cider
Apple hard cider
Bronx Brewery
Pale Ale
Victory Golden Monkey
Belgian style ale
Sloop Juice Bomb
IPA
Allagash White
Belgian style wheat beer
Athletic Brewing Company
Non-Alcoholic IPA
Rothaus Pilsner
Classic German style pilsner
Craft Beers
Small Plates
Marinated Assorted Olives
Italian or Spicy
Olive Tapenade
Olives, capers, parsley, garlic, lemon & anchovies served w/ toasted bread
Eggplant Stack
Oven roasted eggplant with pesto, marinara, mozzarella, ricotta & parmesan cheese w/ warm pita
Truffle Burrata
Baby arugula, cherry tomatoes, basil, balsamic, truffle oil with pita
Spicy Chorizo
With a red wine honey chili sauce
Date Bites
With goat cheese & prosciutto
Mushroom Ravioli
With creamy truffle pesto & parmesan sauce
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Served with warm pita
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Baked with heavy cream. smoked gouda, parmesan, mozzarella served with toasted bread
Stuffed Meatballs
Beef, fresh mozzarella, parmesan & marinara sauce
Aunt Angie
Marinara, baby arugula, prosciutto, cherry tomato, parmesan, EVOO & balsamic
Shrooms
Ricotta, goat cheese, mushrooms, garlic & truffle oil
Hot Honey
Marinara, pepperoni, mozzarella, shallots, chili & honey oil
Fig & Prosciutto
Grilled fresh figs, goat cheese, mozzarella
Margherita
Marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil
Monti Cello
Artichoke, roasted red peppers, shallots, feta cheese, garlic oil & chili flakes
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