Ruffian

All 54 rated mentions, most helpful first

in:What is a non overhyped wine bar that people like?9 pts
replying to u/abrokebroker: I liked Ruffian a lot!
“I’ve always had a great time there.”
H3
in:Wine by the glass is burning a hole in my wallet. Anyone know places with good wine AND good wine deals?5 pts
“One place I like for this is Ruffian--I would definitely not say anything there is cheap, but I'll plunk down there anyway because I can try really interesting Georgian or Eastern European stuff that I'm not likely to find even at specialist shops elsewhere in the city.”
H3
post3.5 Days in NYC: What We Ate40 pts
“Great wine selection, the parsnip dumplings were the bomb, really nice staff, welcoming vibe, would totally go again.”
H2
in:Best wine bars in the city for a first date?3 pts
replying to u/G_NC: Ruffian is consistently great
“The food there is fucking insane too. If you’re into Eastern European wine and food, it’ll blow your mind.”
H2
in:What are some places my vegan partner and I (soy allergy meat lover) can have a meal that blows both of us away?2 pts
“Ruffian has a vegan, gluten free tasting menu that is some of the best I've ever had.”
H2
in:Restaurant experience as a wedding gift?1 pts
“Incredible food and an interesting wine experience with the tasting menu + pairing, and their servers are so nice.”
H2
in:Recommend me plz: best sub $300 tasting menu that will allow two diners, one omnivore, one veggie to have a good time.1 pts
“My girlfriend and I do the Ruffian tasting menu 2-3 times per year. They update it seasonally, and it's always amazing esp with the wine pairing.”
H2
in:Trying to pick my resto lineup for a November NYC trip! (Venhue vs Foxface)1 pts
“Ruffian had surprisingly great food and you’ll def find some good funky wines”
H2
in:is it ok to order no wine at wine bar? (sober)1 pts
“I’ve been to those places. The food is not the appeal and it’s marked up. It’s the wine that is the menu center. So you’re just going to end up at a mediocre overpriced food place.”
H2
in:is it ok to order no wine at wine bar? (sober)1 pts
“they make solid mocktails”
H2
in:Restaurant with the best fresh pita?-1 pts
“The pita with black bean/black lentil hummus at Ruffian is ridiculously good.”
H2
in:Help me save my wife's birthday trip in Manhattan, please?40 pts
“Ruffian (great wine bar) have reservations available.”
H1
in:Best NYC wine bars?25 pts
“Great small bites menu”
H1
in:Best wine bars in the city for a first date?22 pts
“Ruffian is consistently great”
H1
in:What is a non overhyped wine bar that people like?20 pts
“I liked Ruffian a lot!”
H1
in:What are your favorite natural wine bars with good food9 pts
“Four Horsemen, Demo, St. Jardim, Ruffian, Gem Wine”
H1
in:Wine Bar Restaurant Recommendations for NYC8 pts
“I like Ruffian too.”
H1
in:Swanky dinner for moms 70th7 pts
“Ruffian - east village”
H1
in:Upscale dining with vegan options? 6 pts
“I would also recommend: \-Ruffian in the East Village”
H1
in:Asked for three restaurants to check out6 pts
H1
in:Regionally Focused Wine Bars6 pts
“Ruffian focuses on Eastern Europe”
H1
in:What are your favorite natural wine bars with good food5 pts
“insane not to see Ruffian on this thread. The best”
H1
in:i messed up5 pts
“Ruffian, companigie sur vin natures, il buco, tuome, l’artusi bar, Jeffery’s grocery, bar primi, wayan.”
H1
in:is it ok to order no wine at wine bar? (sober)5 pts
“The food at Ruffian is not very good”
H1
in:Best vegetable forward restaurants?4 pts
“Ruffian in the east village”
H1
in:i messed up3 pts
“Ruffian has great food and wine. Plus it's a super cool date spot.”
H1
in:Lowkey dinner spots lower Manhattan3 pts
“Ruffian is lowkey but very nice and amazing wine list”
H1
in:Fun Wine Bars in Manhattan3 pts
“Ruffian - natural wine”
H1
in:Places that take reservations for solo outdoor diners?3 pts
“Ruffian”
H1
in:Regionally Focused Wine Bars3 pts
“Ruffian in E Village”
H1
in:Best wine bars in the city for a first date?2 pts
“some of my favourites: ruffian in east village, la compagnie des vins in little italy, and four horsemen in brooklyn.”
H1
in:Best wine bars in the city for a first date?2 pts
“the food there is good, but a bit austere for my taste”
H1
in:Best first date drinks spots with apps?2 pts
“- Ruffian”
H1
in:Vegetable focused Wine Restaurant?2 pts
“Ruffian”
H1
in:Vegetable focused Wine Restaurant?2 pts
“Ruffian is exactly this.”
H1
in:Asked for three restaurants to check out2 pts
“Ruffian.”
H1
in:Best NYC wine bars?2 pts
“Ruffian”
H1
in:Restaurants similar to Hags?2 pts
“not as fine dining-y but yum”
H1
in:Wine pre fix- affordable2 pts
“Ruffian”
H1
in:Looking for recs - 5 days in NYC1 pts
“For places fitting the wine bar vibe, some options are Temperance Wine Bar, Tia Pol, St. Tropez, Ruffian, Debajo.”
H1
in:What are some really good, somewhat under the radar restaurants in/around East village? 1 pts
“Ruffian was an incredible experience”
H1
in:Non-Spanish Tapas-style Restaurants1 pts
“I feel like there's lots of wine bars that fit the bill. Ruffian, Claud, Place de Fetes...”
H1
in:First Date Night Restaurant Ideas NYC1 pts
“Ruffian”
H1
in:First Date Night Restaurant Ideas NYC1 pts
replying to u/Garconavecunreve: Epistrophy cafe Amelie Ruffian
“I second Ruffian! I might be biased though bc my first date with my soon-to-be fiancé was there 😊”
H1
in:Best vegetable forward restaurants?1 pts
replying to u/Miserable_Put5273: Ruffian in the east village
“Such a hidden gem”
H1
in:Best vegetable forward restaurants?1 pts
replying to u/Miserable_Put5273: Ruffian in the east village
“Came here to say this. It’s excellent.”
H1
in:Vegetarian food recs in East Village?1 pts
“Ruffian is a wine bar with a vegetable forward menu that is very enjoyable.”
H1
in:Vegan-friendly anniversary dinner ideas (Midtown)1 pts
“Ruffian is a wine bar in the east village whose menu is mostly vegan and very good!”
H1
in:Regionally Focused Wine Bars1 pts
replying to u/jlruss: Ruffian focuses on Eastern Europe
“Ruffian’s amazing.”
H1
in:Regionally Focused Wine Bars1 pts
replying to u/jlruss: Ruffian focuses on Eastern Europe
“Love Ruffian!”
H1