If you’re in New York, you would be remiss not to try this restaurant/bar. I am a Canadian and like to visit NY annually, and Da Capo is an imperative stop on every trip. You MUST try the tortellini.. but every item on the menu is worth trying, including any one of their signature cocktails. Also, staff is top notch - Tay, Jahmi, Rachel, and Jay… all wonderful people. Stop in and say hi! 10/10 would recommend!! ⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ethan James
We had an amazing cocktail experience here. Love the drinks and ambiance was something super classy. Mixologists who balance creativity with classic techniques. The smoked maple old fashioned arrives under a glass cloche, pure theater. Happy hour oysters are shucked to order!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S JF
Great spot. Kostas makes an amazing coffee and makes Da Capo an amazing place to hang and work from
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Kilmer
Delicious drinks and pasta!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martin Abel
I think this is the best cocktail bar on the UWS. I love the vibe here - it has the energy of a downtown bar. The service is terrific. Shout out to Vlad behind the bar who always takes great care of us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Susan Harlow
Best chicken sandwich of my life! Also, goes perfect with the espresso martini - which is also the best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beth Buchholz
We had amazing drinks at Da Capo. We shared the Kale salad which was delicious, fresh, crisp. We had dinner reservations elsewhere, or we would’ve stayed for dinner. It was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don Hulbert
I have been here twice, had a wonderful omelette and cold brew iced coffee that was excellent. The second time. It was just for coffee, but I think it was shift change so it took a little bit of time for the staff to notice me. Then they told me that after 4 PM coffee wasn't available. I guess it makes sense to avoid caffeine too late in the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Daniel Drake
Drinks were great. Vibes were great. Everything just took really long.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Brittany Ibarra
We came here for some drinks and they were delicious. The vibe was chill/darker ambience. Relaxing
Da Capo, located on Columbus Avenue, is a nice spot for a cocktail on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. My partner & I recently visited for the first time, as we were headed to Jazz at Lincoln Center for a show in the evening and were looking for a place to stop on the way over. I'm giving 5-stars for the service, as the bartenders at Da Capo took excellent care of us during our visit. In terms of cocktails, I'd give 5-stars for their drinks as well - their Hauntingly Beautiful + their Yellow Jacket were delicious!
However, I'm only giving 3-stars for atmosphere + food, as my boyfriend & I were not super impressed with either. The food was decent in that it hit the spot, but we didn't find the dishes totally mind-blowing for an UWS restaurant in Manhattan. We tried the Arancini al Formaggi, Lemon Hummus, and Margherita flatbread. Each dish was good, but felt relatively basic in presentation and quality. In terms of atmosphere, I think the photos online presented a more romantic vibe. We sat at the bar when we arrived, and it didn't seem to be what was presented on their website or via Google's photos. :-( I wonder if it would've been a little more quiet and cozy in the back? This was just our perspective.
Overall, we had a good experience, but it wasn't outstanding or particularly memorable. Still, probably worth a try if you're looking for a place to eat + drink in this area!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Nelfreed Mckay
Mino was outstanding and a lovely bartender, he had a welcoming attitude and made me feel great thank you. I’ll definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jake Torrison
Absolute vibe, dark lighting, amazing drinks. We had express martinis, mezcal, pisco sour, old fashioned. Highly recommend asking a server their favorite and you won’t go wrong.
If you’re in New York, you would be remiss not to try this restaurant/bar. I am a Canadian and like to visit NY annually, and Da Capo is an imperative stop on every trip. You MUST try the tortellini.. but every item on the menu is worth trying, including any one of their signature cocktails. Also, staff is top notch - Tay, Jahmi, Rachel, and Jay… all wonderful people. Stop in and say hi! 10/10 would recommend!! ⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an amazing cocktail experience here. Love the drinks and ambiance was something super classy. Mixologists who balance creativity with classic techniques. The smoked maple old fashioned arrives under a glass cloche, pure theater. Happy hour oysters are shucked to order!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great spot. Kostas makes an amazing coffee and makes Da Capo an amazing place to hang and work from
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious drinks and pasta!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I think this is the best cocktail bar on the UWS. I love the vibe here - it has the energy of a downtown bar. The service is terrific. Shout out to Vlad behind the bar who always takes great care of us!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best chicken sandwich of my life! Also, goes perfect with the espresso martini - which is also the best!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had amazing drinks at Da Capo. We shared the Kale salad which was delicious, fresh, crisp. We had dinner reservations elsewhere, or we would’ve stayed for dinner. It was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been here twice, had a wonderful omelette and cold brew iced coffee that was excellent. The second time. It was just for coffee, but I think it was shift change so it took a little bit of time for the staff to notice me. Then they told me that after 4 PM coffee wasn't available. I guess it makes sense to avoid caffeine too late in the day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Drinks were great. Vibes were great. Everything just took really long.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
We came here for some drinks and they were delicious. The vibe was chill/darker ambience. Relaxing
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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Da Capo, located on Columbus Avenue, is a nice spot for a cocktail on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. My partner & I recently visited for the first time, as we were headed to Jazz at Lincoln Center for a show in the evening and were looking for a place to stop on the way over. I'm giving 5-stars for the service, as the bartenders at Da Capo took excellent care of us during our visit. In terms of cocktails, I'd give 5-stars for their drinks as well - their Hauntingly Beautiful + their Yellow Jacket were delicious!
However, I'm only giving 3-stars for atmosphere + food, as my boyfriend & I were not super impressed with either. The food was decent in that it hit the spot, but we didn't find the dishes totally mind-blowing for an UWS restaurant in Manhattan. We tried the Arancini al Formaggi, Lemon Hummus, and Margherita flatbread. Each dish was good, but felt relatively basic in presentation and quality. In terms of atmosphere, I think the photos online presented a more romantic vibe. We sat at the bar when we arrived, and it didn't seem to be what was presented on their website or via Google's photos. :-( I wonder if it would've been a little more quiet and cozy in the back? This was just our perspective.
Overall, we had a good experience, but it wasn't outstanding or particularly memorable. Still, probably worth a try if you're looking for a place to eat + drink in this area!!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Mino was outstanding and a lovely bartender, he had a welcoming attitude and made me feel great thank you. I’ll definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolute vibe, dark lighting, amazing drinks. We had express martinis, mezcal, pisco sour, old fashioned. Highly recommend asking a server their favorite and you won’t go wrong.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Cake, Chicken Parmesan
This place is 10/10
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very Nice and cozy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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