Bar Virage

4.5 (57)

$30 and under

Israeli

118 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch

Bar Virage is an eclectic industrial Israeli Gastrobar.

Drawing on traditional middle-eastern flavors and classic European dishes, Israeli food has evolved into a distinct cuisine all it’s own. Both flavorful and light, Israeli food revolves around the use of fresh fruits and vegetables and unique spices. Here at Bar Virage we work to maintain the wholesome healthy quality of Israeli cuisine making all our dishes from scratch using fresh local produce.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Israeli, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch/Lunch 11am - 4pm Daily Dinner Sunday-Wednesday 5pm - 12am Friday-Saturday 5pm - 1am
Website
http://www.barvirage.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tomer Barel

Location
118 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
7th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
4, 6 - Astor PlaceN, R - 8th Street NYUF - 2nd Ave
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Hummus$9.00
chickpeas, tahini, olive oil
Babaganoush$8.00
roasted eggplant, garlic, aioli
Matbucha$7.00
spicy Moroccan tomatoes, peppers
Falafel$7.00
tahini
Tzatziki$8.00
greek yogurt, cucumber, mint, dill
Labane$7.00
mediterranean cheese, Za'atar
Israeli Salad$9.00
diced tomato, cucumber, parsley, tahini

Sample

3/$14, 4/$18

Eggplant Bruschetta$9.00
tomato, yogurt, parsley, jalapeño, radish, harissa
Green Beans$9.00
lemon zest , garlic, olive oil, sea salt
Roasted Cauliflower$9.00
tahini, tomato, jalapeño, pinenuts
Charred Sweet Potato$9.00
feta, tahini

Fresh Polenta$14.00
sweet corn, roasted cherry tomatoes, sage, poached egg, parmesan
Shrimp$15.00
cherry tomatoes, preserved lemon, garlic, jalapeño, sourdough crouton
Tuna Tartare$15.00
avocado, onion, sweet corn, cilantro
Calamari A LA Plancha$14.00
cherry tomatoes, lima beans, sage, chili oil
Smoked Paprika Octopus$15.00
potato, greens, harissa
Chicken Kebab$14.00
peppers, lemon, onion, thyme, mint-dill yogurt
Lamb Sliders$16.00
yogurt-tahini, tomato, red onion, potato chips

Salads

Virage Tabbouleh$14.00
bulgur, black lentil, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, mint, dates, feta, toasted almonds
Mediterranean Salad$14.00
romaine, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, croutons, feta, kalamata olives, lemon vinaigrette
Tuna Salad$16.00
seared tuna, arugula, cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus, 7 minute egg, potato, kalamata olives, mustard vinaigrette
Freekeh Bowl$15.00
shaved cauliflower, baby kale, tri color carrots, pickled red onion, cilantro, avocado, toasted almonds, lemon vinaigrette

Pita Sandwiches

fries or salad

Chicken Shawarma$14.00
pickled red onion, parsley, tahini, chili oil
Grass-Fed Beef Burger$14.00
onion, tomato, yogurt-tahini, parsley, chili oil
Falafel$14.00
Israeli salad, sauerkraut, tahini, harissa

Main

Majadra$18.00
bulgur, black lentils, caramelized onion, roasted tomatoes, baby kale, tahini
Minute Steak$28.00
thinly sliced seared sirloin, tahini, roasted tomato, chili oil
Chicken Shawarma$20.00
red rice, pickled red onion, parsley, tahini, chili oil
Pan Seared Salmon$24.00
majadra, mint-dill yogurt
Pan Seared Lamb Chop$27.00
freekeh salad, yogurt-tahini
Short Rib Risotto$20.00
red wine, braised short rib

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Bar Virage.

4.5

(57)

4.3Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

56 Reviews

LM
LisaM
New York City4 reviews
1.0
Reviewed on November 2, 2017
1. Overall 1
I have been going to this place since I moved to the area. Have had many a twisted rabbit there. Last night my friend and I went in to have a few twisted rabbits and some food. We The service, the attitude, and the dismissiveness beginning with the waitress, to the bartender and ending with the General Manager was unprecedented in all my years living and going to restaurants in Manhattan. It started with a missing fork, that took 10 minutes to get "because there were no clean forks and they were being washed". The General Manager actually told us we should have taken it from the next table! We then ordered our 2nd round of Twisted Rabbits, and they were a bit sweet. When we told the waitress, she told the bartender, who basically told me that I drank half the drink. We got up to leave and got the check, never having received our 4th drink, but they certainly charged us for 4 drinks. The General Manager did not even attempt to apologize for his staff's rude behavior, offer to take it off the bill or even possibly offer us a free drink. Needless to say, this place is off my Favs List and I will definitely not be telling anyone to go here any longer. Just a few more blocks down is the most amazing place, Nomad (Mediterranean) where the atmosphere, the food and the people are much friendlier!!!! (on 2nd ave between 4th & 5th). The owner is always there and tell him Lisa and Jane sent you!
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PanScoots
New York City12 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 29, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service, very tasty, very accommodating. Our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 28, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok. You can get much better Mediterranean food in the East Village.
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NicoleK Gold
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 25, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Service was great. A dish was too spicy for my friend and they replaced it quickly without a problem.
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RebeccaH
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bar Virage was great. I met a friend there before she saw a show at KGB on 4th street. We shared a few small plates (totally reasonable) and had rosé. (Conveniently, it was happy hour so wine was $6 a glass!) Server was very nice. Gave us time and made good suggestions. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Bottomless drinks for brunch for $10 was well worth the price!
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CandiceF
New York City5 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 8, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The best baba ganoush I've had in awhile- smoky, course and delicious.
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estih Gold
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was great, loved the salads and the falafel The service was even better!! Pablo the waiter was the best!
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Lenox Gold
New York City9 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 14, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Slow service with few tables. There were more service individuals than customers. Would not recommend this restaurant.
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MiCoSc Gold
Seattle6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Delightful meal with friendly staff. Celebrated a birthday that brought some complimentary prosecco. Good food for sharing (try all of the dips) and solid entrees.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Israeli, Mediterranean, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Brunch/Lunch 11am - 4pm Daily Dinner Sunday-Wednesday 5pm - 12am Friday-Saturday 5pm - 1am
Website
http://www.barvirage.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Tomer Barel

Location
118 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
7th Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
4, 6 - Astor PlaceN, R - 8th Street NYUF - 2nd Ave
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

Bar Virage

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Small

Hummus$9.00

Babaganoush$8.00

Matbucha$7.00

Falafel$7.00

Tzatziki$8.00

Labane$7.00

Israeli Salad$9.00

Sample

Eggplant Bruschetta$9.00

Green Beans$9.00

Roasted Cauliflower$9.00

Charred Sweet Potato$9.00

Share

Fresh Polenta$14.00

Shrimp$15.00

Tuna Tartare$15.00

Calamari A LA Plancha$14.00

Smoked Paprika Octopus$15.00

Chicken Kebab$14.00

Lamb Sliders$16.00

Salads

Virage Tabbouleh$14.00

Mediterranean Salad$14.00

Tuna Salad$16.00

Freekeh Bowl$15.00

Pita Sandwiches

Chicken Shawarma$14.00

Grass-Fed Beef Burger$14.00

Falafel$14.00

Main

Majadra$18.00

Minute Steak$28.00

Chicken Shawarma$20.00

Pan Seared Salmon$24.00

Pan Seared Lamb Chop$27.00

Short Rib Risotto$20.00

Additional information

Permanently Closed