In New York City, having a favorite table at a buzzy restaurant is nice. Having your own wine locker there? That’s a different kind of reservation flex.
Sartiano’s in SoHo has turned its wine locker program into a luxury perk for serious wine lovers, giving diners the chance to keep prized bottles ready for their next Italian feast. Located inside The Mercer hotel at 99 Prince Street, the restaurant is making the case that your wine collection deserves a downtown address of its own.
Your Own Private Wine Stash at Sartiano’s
The program, reported at $5,000 annually, includes a $2,500 credit toward wine purchases. Members can work with wine director Cameron Nadler to source special bottles, build a personalized collection and access sought-after vintages that may not appear on the regular wine list.
Think rare Italian reds, collectible vintages and bottles you might otherwise spend months tracking down. The lockers are kept at cellar temperature, helping preserve the wine until it’s time to uncork something special.
There are practical perks, too. Members receive reduced pricing on select bottles, corkage benefits and VIP reservation access at Sartiano’s and the Mercer’s SubMercer lounge.
In other words, this isn’t just a place to stash a bottle. It’s a way to make your favorite restaurant feel a little more like your own private dining room.
Italian Dining Meets Wine-Collector Status
Sartiano’s pairs its modern Italian menu with a substantial wine list spanning Italy, France and the United States. Under the culinary direction of acclaimed chef Alfred Portale, the restaurant offers a setting where a special bottle can be as much a part of the evening as the food.
And while the locker program is designed for dedicated collectors, diners don’t need a personal cellar to enjoy the restaurant’s wine selection.
For New Yorkers who believe a great bottle deserves more than a dusty kitchen cabinet, Sartiano’s offers a decidedly upscale solution.
At Sartiano’s, the ultimate luxury may be knowing your favorite vintage is already waiting for you.
