Locanda Verde
Downtown's Italian Wine List Done Right
TriBeCa · New York · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 8, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Locanda Verde lands with the confidence of a place that knows exactly what it is. Five hundred selections, Italy front and center, with Piedmont and Tuscany doing the heavy lifting — this is not a list built by someone who Googled 'popular Italian wines.' Wine Spectator handed them a Best of Award of Excellence in 2024, and the list earns it.
Selection Deep Dive
Piedmont is the star here: Barolo and Barbaresco from names like Giacomo Conterno, Bruno Giacosa, and Gaja fill out a section that could hold its own against dedicated wine bars. Tuscany keeps pace with serious Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti Classico Riserva, Sassicaia, and Ornellaia — the heavy hitters are present and accounted for. The depth skews heavily Italian, which is exactly the right call for the kitchen they're running, though explorers looking beyond the boot will find slim pickings. For a focused, Italy-first program, it's hard to argue with the execution.
By the Glass
Twenty to thirty options by the glass is a generous program, with prices running $15 to $30 — expect rotating pours that reflect the bottle list's Italian focus. The staff knows what's on the pour list and can actually tell you about it, which is more than most TriBeCa dining rooms can say. It's a solid glass program for a trattoria of this caliber.
Chianti Classico Riserva — $50-$70 (bottle estimate)
Sangiovese at this level in a room this nice is the move — it's the entry point to serious Tuscan wine without breaking into three-figure territory, and it belongs on this table.
Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco
Everyone reaches for the Barolo, but Giacosa's Barbaresco is often the more complete bottle at the table — slightly more accessible, no less serious, and frequently overlooked by guests fixated on the big name.
Sassicaia
It's a great wine. It's also a wine every restaurant marks up aggressively because the name sells itself. You're paying a premium for prestige here, not for an undiscovered bottle — save it for somewhere that prices it more honestly.
Giacomo Conterno Barolo + Lamb Chops
Conterno's Barolo has the tannic structure and earthy depth to match the char and richness of lamb — this is the kind of pairing that makes the whole table stop talking for a minute.
🔥 The Bottom Line
Locanda Verde is the rare hotel restaurant where the wine list is a genuine reason to show up, not an afterthought. The markups sting a little, but the depth, the staff knowledge, and the Italian focus make this one of the better places in downtown Manhattan to drink serious wine with your dinner.
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