Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar

Wine and chocolate are the soul of AYZA Wine & Chocolate Bar. As a premier wine bar, we offer selection and quality that would impress any wine lover. As NYC's best romantic restaurant, we create a magical space where couples can enjoy the richest flavors in the utmost intimacy. With outdoor seating and a sophsticated interior, AYZA gives you the light and energy of NYC armed with wine,...

Delectable Jacques Torres chocolates are sold at the restaurant; score points by buying some for your date on the way out.

The patio provides great people-watching, and thanks to heat lamps, it's open all year round.

Great find! The food was great and very fresh,the services was excellent. We had the hot artichoke hearts with Irish cheddar cheese and ripe tomatoes and the wild mushroom pita tart for appetizers. The handmade chocolates and chocolate martini were delicious.

The portions were really small, especially for the cheese, but it was worth it. The cheeses are all from Murray’s Cheese and they were really, really yummy. We had chocolates too but we learned from the cheeses and just went for 8 from the start. They’re still pretty small but we had another dessert so it ended up working out.

AYZA’s premise---combining a wine bar and a chocolate bar into one sleek zone of cocktails and confections---is an interesting one. It’s not just about wine and chocolate, though, as there’s also a full menu of Mediterranean cuisine; the chocolates, from Jacques Torres, just round things out. The wine list, with over 90 selections, is extensive, though a bit thin on new-world varietals. To pair...

With a menu that's as worldly as the 90-plus wine list, there's something for everyone at Ayza--well, everyone except that really hungry guy, since all the dishes are rather petite. Francophiles...

Elegant wine bar also features chocolate and Mediterranean cuisine.

Sunday couples' night out