The Beauty of Busy Corners

Bar Pisellino is a little Italian gem on the corner of Grove and 7th Avenue — close to the subway, a little too bustling, and yet somehow perfect. It feels like the kind of alleyway bar you'd find in Rome or Naples, with sidewalk tables on both sides and a rhythm that invites you in.

Adoro L'Amaro

They served a beautiful martini with a side carafe on ice — whatever was left in the shaker.

The Amaro selection is excellent, and the bartender made us a Montenegro spritz on request: equal parts Prosecco and Amaro, no sparkling water, just large ice cubes and a generous lemon peel.

I even asked for the ratio — it was one-to-one.

Inside Tip 🪄

This is your go-to spot for a single, perfect drink — whether it’s mid-afternoon, pre-dinner, post-ballet, or just before heading home.

It can even be a cappuccino, but not too late, as they clean the machines about 30 minutes before closing.

Also: don’t miss their pirate chandelier. It's a nice decorative touch.

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🌐 Bar Pisellino

About

Isadora is an expat, explorer and global travel exec living in East Hampton and NYC's West Village and. She has lived, worked and studied abroad, and traveled to 54 countries and counting.

Her foodie journey started when she was still a student, running around with a dog-eared Zagat always in her purse.

She also loves horses, and can never decide whether she prefers the sand or the snow.

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