Cienfuegos
(Now Closed)Cocktail Bar, Cuban Restaurant, and Lounge$$$$
East Village, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Village Voice
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Noah WeissJuly 27, 2014Great vibe, rum drinks, and happy hour. M-Sa 5-7, Sunday all day $7 cocktails and half price punch bowls. As good for a date as it is good for a group to get hammered off boozy punches.
Sylvana GNovember 16, 2017Had the empanadas, guacamole, and the cauliflower tacos. Everything was to die for!! Brought my non vegetarian boyfriend and he loved it too! Very romantic place
Cole KennedyMay 29, 2015Come early for half off the punch bowls. The "Intro to Awesome" has Flor de Cana, Aperol, cucumber, lime, salt, and soda. It's something else.
DinaApril 24, 2014A heaven if you like rum, specializing in delicous rum punches served in elegant silver bowls. Amazing "Alice in Wonderland" decour, the punch bows come with vintage tea cups. Great for small groups.
Obviously you are already getting a punch bowl, but don't forget the guacamole! Served with plantain chips, it's out of this world.
Marc SchneebergerAugust 11, 2018Cuban rum cocktails, what else do you need for an amazing night. Get anything, its punch style and great. The one in which they burn the cocktail tip is a must!
Nicolette RomeroDecember 19, 2015Always wanted to go to Cuba? Then this is your spot. Sit in one of the oversized chairs and try a Zombie. They pack a punch, so you can only get 2. Snack on a side of calamari while you get drunk!
Collette SMarch 20, 2015Came on a Thurs night. Fun atmosphere which could be great for celebrating a birthday. Will be back for the punch bowls! Had a whiskey cocktail and ordered the guacamole with plantains.
I've been coming here for an incredibly long time and they have always accommodated me, no matter the time or size of my party. Make reservations for parties larger than 10 but get a couple of bowls
AmateurConciergeAugust 1, 2015SOLID Latin themed cocktail spot... Comfy seats, great cocktails (spicy Honey Badger can be made as a single order, not just punch bowl), gourmet bar snacks and a great vibe.
Cameron McLeanJanuary 27, 2018Loved this place. Great ambience, the Lafayette punch is great. Food was generally incredible. Especially the yucca fries, empanada and fajitas. The sliders and churros were just okay.
Saarim ZamanJanuary 20, 2016Definitely come for the half price punch bowl specials for happy hour from 5-7pm on weekdays, it's relatively quiet and the punch tastes great
Ms HeleneSeptember 24, 2014So cute, so romantic. Be transported to another place here. Live flamenco Tuesdays & rum cocktails.
Zeba SiddiqiFebruary 10, 2017Cosy spot for a weekend night, go for their punch bowls :) Cuban vibe was amazing!
Tanya BarriosMarch 10, 2017Not authentic cuban but loved the twist on great classics. Didn't realize it was vegetarian, hah! But it was super delicious nonetheless. The mojito is also a must-have!
Kevin VMarch 23, 2017Cozy place with giant seats to create intimate conversations. Liked the cocktails but definitely would go back in Summer! Rum and Summer equal heaven.
BlackBook MagazineNovember 20, 2012This tapas and cocktail bar accommodates 13+ in the most charming way possible. Sugarcane specialties poured by the finger, punch bowls in 4 sizes. Beefy snacks of Sloppy Joe sliders on dainty plates. Read more- Nate BeattySeptember 13, 2015Very loud, but a good spot for a small group to share a bowl of punch and settle into the white leather armchairs and booths. Quirky, small, but energetic and it gets better with rum.
Cameron GidariJuly 9, 2016The punch bowls are worth the price. The Honey Badger is the best if you like a little spice in your drink.
A $40 punch bowl for two is worth it! Get the honey badger is you are feeling something spicy!
Morgan McKeeJuly 27, 2018Food was much more bar-like but we ordered way too much! Stick with one platter and maybe one other dish. In terms of other dishes, would recommend the cauliflower tacos. Drinks are fun / worth a few
Gabe AlonsoJanuary 10, 2013Start with yuca fritas, plantain chips, and either the carnitas in a tostone-shaped vessel or the tuna watermelon ceviche. The sloppy Jose sliders are to die for and the punches are supreme.
Jen RiosOctober 19, 2016Tons of punches to choose from. Lots of rum. But the food is NOT Latin food. And the service was... Well I had to get up and ask for my check. Seems like a great place for juts cocktails and dates.
Cloe BushnellJanuary 17, 2015Tons of unique details - punch bowls came with mix match tea cups. Came late on a Friday night with a big group and easily got a table in back.
Party EarthApril 4, 2012“You won’t get seated until your whole party shows up, so if you’ve got some rebel friends, tell them to arrive thirty minutes ahead of schedule.” More at
Zii HammadMay 26, 2017Live music, booths tucked away from other people, and strong cocktails made this a fav for me. Can be a bit loud and crowded on the wrong night.
LorenSeptember 18, 2016Fun tiki atmosphere. Good for a group with the punch bowls. A little hard for a vegetarian although there are some (very fried) options.
Liz GAugust 9, 2014Great date spot, whether it's the 1st or the 70th, the potent drinks and intimate seating works great for interesting conversation.
Mike NickersonOctober 17, 2016Delicious, delicious rum cocktails. Highly recommend splitting the big bucket size for a group of 5 or more - better bang for your buck
Juan Manuel BerrosJanuary 18, 2018The varieties of punch are interesting, like fruity juices with rum. Not your classic mixology.
Carmen RodriguezApril 7, 2016The hangar skewers are DELICIOUS. The ropa vieja tostones are good too. It's NOT traditional Cuban food, but still very good!- TimelessnomadJuly 11, 2015I wouldn't call this a speak easy but it is a lovely place. Comfey big chairs and cool atmosphere and of course good drinks.
Very nice place. Surprisingly accommodates larger groups well even tho the space is tight. Sunday punch bowl happy hour.
Jared HAugust 31, 2011Walk to the second floor on the corner and pick a punch bowl - any punch bowl will do really, and feel like you're in Cuba (or at least, what we all imagine Cuba would feel like).- Elle F.February 2, 2017Happy Hour Specials: Monday through Saturday 5-7PM and All Night Sunday. Includes Half Off Punch Bowls and $7 Cocktails.
Natalie VApril 11, 2017A really charming place with great punch bowls! Get the Honey Badger if you want something with a kick.
Annie AlfstadMarch 2, 2015The rum punches and skull drink here are delicious... And dangerous... Great speakeasy esque atmosphere. Recommend it!
Village VoiceNovember 21, 2013Get the Red Bush punch which perfectly blends a naturally sweet rooibos tea with the smooth Elijah Craig 12 year bourbon and apricot liqueur.
Nicole StahleckerSeptember 21, 2015Great drinks and ambiance - rum bar and they do not have vodka! One whiskey and one gin drink available
Jacob GyllenstiernaMay 29, 2017Eat the cauliflower tacos and Cuban sliders. Drink the Bike Rider and Funky Old Man From Martinique.
Mikahla VicinoJune 25, 2016Intro to Awesome punch bowl is refreshing, and the decor will put you in just the right mood to be sipping out of a tea cup.
It's hard to get anything bad but my girlfriend specially loves the isle of manhattan fizz(pina colada-ish) and my fave is the red bush punch (on the stronger side)
AditiAugust 14, 2016Intro to awesome punch bowl was great! We got toda familia size and had about 4 cups each for 3 ppl!
Luca DLJuly 25, 2010get the lime frozen daiquiri downstairs, upstairs try Bocaditos De Sandwiches, if you want something new try Toña Beer (Nicaragua) and Carib Lager. Cevice de Pulpo was good and Pork ribs w guava glaze
Jenn SchwartzSeptember 13, 2015Take it from a Cuban -- not the most authentic, but the most mouthwatering, innovative Cuban menu in New York. 👌🏻
The Local East VillageAugust 14, 2011"Fun gimmicks include metal punch bowls from which patrons can serve themselves with a giant spoon, and cigar boxes in which the bills arrive." Expect a wait. --"Secret Bars of the EV" Read more
Jeremy ClaytonFebruary 16, 2012Amanda is wonderful! Pleasant and insightful while serving up the tastiest Hemingway Daiquiri I've ever had! Kudos to the bartender, Arturo, as well!!!
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Cienfuegos is a western port city in Cuba, founded by the French in 1819. Here, we celebrate rum and punch, as well as it's wide assortment of flavours Chef Andrew D'Ambrosi pays homage to.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 5:00 PM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
(212) 614-6818
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