Vai
5 expert reviews
“This tiny, three-month-old spot feels more West Village than UWS, with its menu of simple, inexpensive Mediterranean small plates and carefree jeans-and-sneakers vibe.”
– Tasting Table
0 Stars
"Careful attention was paid to give this attractive space a special allure." Full review
"One hundred wines and Mediterranean fare are on the menu at this rustic 60-seat restaurant. Dishes include whole roasted branzino and yellowfin tuna tartare." Full review
"With tables both tall and normal, and doors thrown open to the street on a mild night, Vai clearly wants to be a wine bar, offering charcuterie and cheese plates, and more for the hungry. "
"A menu geared toward contemporary Mediterranean plates to share...understated with exposed-brick walls and rustic woods." Full review