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Lei

Lei is one of the best wine bar restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Manhattan.

Lei is a wine bar pick in Manhattan in New York when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.

Rating (Google) 9.4
131 reviews
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9.4
Rating
Based on 131 reviews
Best used for
date night and wine bar
Price and pace
Splurge territory
Neighborhood
Manhattan · 15-17 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013, USA
Price
Splurge territory
Google rating
9.4 from 131 reviews
Address
Manhattan | 15-17 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013, USA

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Lei looks like a good night-out option in Manhattan in New York because it reads polished without feeling overly formal. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 131 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.4 from 131 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and wine bar
Style
Wine Bar in Manhattan
Spend
Splurge territory

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Google rating: 9.4 from 131 reviews
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9.4 from 131 reviews
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Our take on Lei
Oct 1, 2025
8.9
Editorial review

Lower East Side spot leaning Mediterranean — short menu, considered wine list, room small enough to feel like a real choice rather than a backup. Confirm exact spelling/location before listing.

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