Italy's Greatest Hits, Deep in Times Square
Midtown West · New York · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed April 19, 2026 · How we review
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Walking into La Masseria, you'd never guess you're steps from the Times Square chaos — the rustic Italian farmhouse decor does real work. The wine list arrives and it's immediately clear this place takes Italy seriously: Piedmont and Tuscany dominate, and the heavy hitters are all accounted for. It's a confident, focused list, even if it doesn't stray far from the Italian canon.
Somewhere between 150 and 250 bottles deep, the list reads like a greatest hits of the Italian peninsula — and that's not a complaint. Gaja and Ceretto anchor the Piedmont section with Barolo and Barbaresco that actually belong on a serious list, while Antinori and Sassicaia fly the Tuscan flag with authority. Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico Riserva round out the south without much adventure beyond the Italian borders. If you came hoping for a Burgundy or a Willamette Valley Pinot, you're at the wrong table — but if you want Italy done right, La Masseria delivers.
With 12 to 20 options by the glass running $12 to $22, there's enough range to drink well without committing to a bottle. The pours skew predictably Italian — expect Chianti, likely a Barbera or Pinot Grigio, and possibly a Super Tuscan if you're lucky. Rotation seems limited; this is not a by-the-glass program built for discovery, but it's functional and the quality floor is respectable.
Chianti Classico Riserva — $55
In a list where Gaja starts climbing fast, a well-made Chianti Classico Riserva in the $50s is your anchor — structure, savory depth, and enough acid to carry you through a whole meal without draining your wallet.
Marchesi di Barolo Barolo
Marchesi di Barolo doesn't carry the cache of Gaja or Ceretto, so it often gets overlooked on lists where those names are present. That's a mistake — it's a legitimate, terroir-honest Barolo at a friendlier price point, and it rewards anyone willing to look past the flashier labels.
Sassicaia
Sassicaia is a genuinely great wine, but it's also one of the most marked-up bottles on every upscale Italian list in New York. You're paying a premium for the name here, and in a Times Square restaurant, that premium climbs even higher. Save it for a retailer or a wine bar where the markup doesn't make your eyes water.
Barbaresco (Piedmont) + Braised Lamb
Barbaresco's combination of high acidity, firm tannins, and earthy red fruit is built for slow-cooked meat. Braised lamb's richness and herbal notes meet the wine halfway — neither one overwhelms the other, and you end up with something better than either on its own.
The Bottom Line
La Masseria is a reliable Italian wine destination that earns its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence — the Italian depth is real and the producers are legit. Just know you're paying Midtown New York prices for the privilege, and the list isn't going to surprise you.
SoHo · New York · Italian
A long bottle list with Italian, Burgundy and Champagne sections, fronted by a 22-wine glass page. For a glass, try the Skerk Orange Wine from Friuli at 25/95, and for a bottle on a lighter budget, the Volpaia Vermentino at 60; upstairs in the café, the labeled list pours Palistorti di Valgiano's orange Tuscan blend at Glass $22. Confirm prices before you order, because the site's Upstairs Café dinner menu and the beverage PDF do not match. This unrated guide covers the posted wine lists, not service, storage or markups.
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A Park Avenue restaurant whose posted wine list is a 21-wine glass list. Start with the $18 Leitz Riesling or the $19 Ogier Saint-Joseph. No bottle list is posted online, so ask the restaurant what is available by the bottle. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list, not service, storage or markups.
Hudson Yards · New York · American, Seasonal
A hotel restaurant whose list opens with a 13-pour glass page and then moves through Champagne, Burgundy, Austria and other regions. Start with the $29 Prager Grüner Veltliner or the $24 Do Ferreiro Albariño by the glass alongside the chilled oysters, and confirm current pricing since the list is dated 09.30.26. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
East Village · New York · Southern French, Wine Bar
A glass-only list of 15 Central and Eastern European pours from $18 to $26, with an orange wine section of five. Start with the Gal Tibor Egri Bikavér Superior at $18 or the Kapistoni Tavkveri at $23, and confirm prices because the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted by-the-glass list, not service, storage or markups.
Financial District · New York · American
A short posted wine selection, with the full list available by email. Start with the $17 Crafted Cava or the $18 Côte de Brouilly by the glass, and email ahead if you want the full list. This unrated guide covers only the nine posted wines, not service, storage or markups.
East Village · New York · American Steakhouse
A compact glass list at a beef-focused restaurant: 11 pours from $19 to $39 across France, Italy, Germany and California. Start with the $24 Domaine Perraud Chardonnay, or the $30 Signorello 'Edge' Cabernet if you're ordering steak, and confirm current pours because the page isn't dated. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list, not service, storage or markups.
Locust Point · Baltimore · Italian
An Italian list that leads with Campania, then works region by region through the rest of Italy. Start with the La Passera Greco di Tufo at 50 for white or the Terredora Aglianico at 48 for red, and if you want Chianti, the Banfi Riserva is 45. Prices come from the wine list linked as "Wine List 24" and post no unit, so confirm what is available. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
· Naperville · Italian
Piccolo Buco is a Cooper's Hawk restaurant wearing Italian clothes, and the wine list makes no attempt to hide that. If you're already a Cooper's Hawk member and enjoy their wines, this is a comfortable, predictable experience with fair glass pricing and decent variety within the brand. If you came hoping for a Sicilian white or a Piedmontese red to go with your pasta, you're in the wrong place — order a cocktail.
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Harbor East · Baltimore · Italian
Cinghiale's glass list is built for exploring Italy, with 23 pours, each offered in three or six ounces. Try a three-ounce Donelli Lambrusco at $4.50 or Gini Soave Classico 2024 at $6 before committing to a larger pour, then ask about the regional bottle list. Confirm the current list before ordering.
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