Tarallucci e Vino NoMad: A True Italian Aperitivo Near Madison Square
Tarallucci e Vino does the thing most NoMad spots only gesture at: an actual Italian aperitivo. The NoMad outpost pours Negroni Sbagliati and sends out calamari fritti and pinsa romana at the bar and on the patio in the early evening — the civilized way to start a night near Madison Square Park.
The happy hour at Tarallucci e Vino runs Daily 4:30pm-6:30pm (bar and patio).
The deals: Italian aperitivo: happy-hour bites (calamari fritti, pinsa romana) and Negroni Sbagliati.
About Tarallucci e Vino
The name comes from an old Italian saying — “all ends well with tarallucci e vino” (cookies and wine) — and that easy, café-culture spirit has carried the group since Luca Di Pietro, a native of Abruzzo, opened the first location in 2001. The NoMad spot at 44 East 28th Street was recently named the best Italian restaurant in NYC by Gambero Rosso. Homemade pastas, seasonal plates, house-made pastries, and a wine list pulled from family-run Italian wineries are the backbone.
The Happy Hour in Detail
Aperitivo runs in the bar area and on the patio, roughly 4:30 to 6:30pm. The draw is the format more than a rock-bottom price: proper happy-hour bites like calamari fritti and pinsa romana alongside a Negroni Sbagliato or a glass from the Italian list. It’s the rare NoMad happy hour that feels like an actual ritual rather than a discount. (Confirm the current window when you book — hours shift seasonally.)
What to Order
The pinsa romana — a lighter, airier cousin of pizza — is the signature, and the calamari fritti is the aperitivo staple. Go deeper with the homemade pastas, and don’t skip the house pastries or the prosciutto-and-cheese-with-focaccia-barese that regulars rave about. Ask for a Negroni Sbagliato; it’s the move here.
The Space & Vibe
Bright, modern, and warm, with an outdoor patio that makes it a strong post-work option in good weather. It flexes from business lunch to romantic dinner to a relaxed glass at the bar. Note the NoMad location keeps dinner-forward hours and is closed Sundays, so plan accordingly.
The NoMad Angle
You’re on East 28th between the Flatiron and NoMad hotel clusters, steps from Madison Square Park and the N/R/W and 6 trains. For the after-work crowd that wants a glass of real Italian wine and a snack — not a frozen-drink rooftop scrum — this is the neighborhood’s calm, grown-up choice.
Who It’s For
| Best for | Why |
|---|---|
| An early dinner | a relaxed table in NoMad |
| Happy-hour bite | the deal: Italian aperitivo: happy-hour bites (calamari fritti |
| Groups | works for a table of friends in NoMad |
| A quick one | in and out before a show or a shift |
FAQ
Does Tarallucci e Vino NoMad have a happy hour?
Yes — an Italian aperitivo in the bar and patio area, roughly 4:30 to 6:30pm, with happy-hour bites like calamari fritti and pinsa romana plus Negroni Sbagliati. Confirm the current window when booking.
Where is Tarallucci e Vino NoMad?
44 East 28th Street, in NoMad near Madison Square Park, by the N/R/W and 6 trains. Closed Sundays.
What’s Tarallucci e Vino known for?
Café-culture Italian since 2001 — homemade pastas, pinsa romana, house pastries, and a wine list of hard-to-find bottles from family-run Italian wineries. Named best Italian in NYC by Gambero Rosso.
Is the happy hour at the tables?
It’s in the bar area and on the outdoor patio rather than the full dining room.
Happy hour details verified June 2026. Times change — confirm with the venue.