Bona Ventura

East Village · New York City

Ruffian

Wine barLocals' pick

A 19-seat East Village jewel box where the cook and sommelier work right across the bar from you: a vegetable-forward menu and a natural wine list with an emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe, to a hip-hop soundtrack.

Address
125 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009
Hours
Mon-Fri 16:00-24:00; Sat 15:00-24:00; Sun 15:00-23:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
Best time to go
Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Glass about $17 (Time Out, 2025)
Price level
$$$

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Good to know

  • Sit at the counter: every seat is a chef's table.
  • Tiny room: arrive early.

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