Casellula – American
Casellula invites diners into an intimate, candlelit sanctuary where the art of the pairing takes center stage amidst rustic wood accents and shelves of curated vintages. The kitchen celebrates the depth of American craft through an ever-evolving selection of artisanal cheeses and inventive small plates, each bite designed to harmonize with a perfectly poured glass. It is a place of slow discovery, where the hum of conversation blends with the sophisticated, earthy flavors of a modern larder.
401 West 52nd Street +1-212-705-8510 https://www.theredstache.com/Rating: 4.7/5 (91 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, keto, low-carb, sugar-free, mediterranean, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, tlc, detox, alkaline, volumetrics, raw-food, zone, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
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What diners are saying
Customers celebrate The Red Stache as a "hidden gem" in Hell's Kitchen, perfect for pre-theater dining or happy hour. Reviewers consistently praise the creative beverage program, highlighting the Fruit Loop cocktail, frozen Espresso Martinis, and frozen Moscow Mules alongside an impressive wine selection. The atmosphere is described as vibrant and cool, with guests raving about the friendly, attentive service from bartenders like Ty, Luke, and Thomas. While the deviled egg croquettes are a standout favorite, diners also appreciate the great value and clean, welcoming environment.
Menu
Snacks
- Pretzel Bites - $11: Honey Mustard Butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Deviled Egg Croquettes - $12: Truffle, Mustard, Paprika Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Truffle Parm Fries - $16: Truffle, Parmesan, Parsley, Sea Salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Hummus - $16: Warmed Flatbread, Parsley, Cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Fried Mozzarella - $15: Parmesan, Marinara, Herbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spicy Salmon Croquettes - $17: House Cured Salmon, Spicy Mayo, Lemon Zest Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Caviar Bump - $49: Caviar Tin (28g), Potato Croquettes, Creme Fraiche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Flatbreads
Add-ons available: Pork Belly, Chicken, Truffled, Caviar
- Meatballs Flatbread - $19: Meatballs, Parmesan, Mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Margherita Flatbread - $17: Tomato, Basil, Burrata Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Pesto Flatbread - $20: Basil Pesto, Breaded Chicken, Parm, Mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- White Truffle Flatbread - $19: Mushroom, Burrata, Mozzarella, Truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Large Dishes
- The Stachy Meal - $25: Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, or BBQ Pork Belly Sandwich and Small Fries + Frozen Drinks + Toy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tia's Crispy Chicken - $18: Crispy Breaded chicken, Spicy Mayo, Pickles, Lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Salmon Crudo - $22: Lightly Cured Salmon, Cucumber, Roasted Beets, Lemon, Chimi-Churri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Roasted Meatballs - $19: Beef/Pork Meatball, Pomodoro, Parmesan, and Basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Kale Caesar - $16: Parsley, Cucumber, Parmesan, Crouton Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Mac & Cheese - $17: Pasta, Parmesan, White Cheddar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich - $18: Potato Roll, Breaded Chicken, Pickles, Herb Mayo, Fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cast-Iron Ribeye - $42: 12oz Ribeye Steak, Roasted Mushroom, Fries, Chimi-churri Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free
Desserts
- Chocolate Chip Cookies - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Old Fashion Apple Crisp - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Cocktail Menu
Signature Cocktails
- Rosé Spritz: Rose Wine, Sparkling Wine, Citrus. A classic spritz with rose and sparkling wine.
- Crunch Time!!!: Apple Vodka, Anée Calvados, Lemon, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal. A playful Appletini infused with Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
- Zaddy Issues: Bourbon, Port, Cranberry Shrub, Chocolate Bitter. An old fashion, notes of cranberry, winter spice & chocolate.
- Smokey Dokey Marg: Jalapeno Tequila, Mezcal, Passion Fruit, Vanilla, Lime Chartreuse. A spicy Margarita with passion fruit and smoke.
- White Lotus: Celery Gin, Blanc Vermouth, Aperitivo, E.V.O.O. Pineapple. A White Negroni with notes of pineapple and celery.
- Tropic Thunder: Lemongrass infused Bourbon, Banana Liqueur, Rum, Blue Curacao, Honey, Lemon. A Tropical Whisky Sour with Lemongrass & Banana.
- Princess Peach: Reposado Tequila, Lemon, Peach Liquor, Bitters. A Tequila Sour with peach worth rescuing.
Classic Cocktails
- Aperol Spritz: Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Soda
- Espresso Martini: Vodka, Espresso, Vanilla, Brown Sugar
- Rum Daiquiri: Martinique Rhum, Jamaican Rum, Puerto Rican Rum Lime, Sugar
- Paloma: Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Soda
- Penicillin: JW Black Scotch, Laphroaig, Lemon, Honey, Ginger
- Amaretto Sour: Amaretto, Lemon, Abano, Chia Tea, Egg White
- High Roller Manhattan: Rye Whiskey, Japanese Whiskey, Sweet Vermouth, Bitters
Frozens
- Frozen Pineapple Mule
- Frozen Espresso Martini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Mocktails (N/A)
- The Big Apple: Apple Cider, Pomegranate, Lemon, Soda Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Heat Wave: Pineapple, Lime, ginger, Bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
Carafe Cocktails
Serves 3-4
- Aperol Spritz Carafe: Aperol, Sparkling Wine, Soda, Citrus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pornstar Spritz Carafe: Vodka, Passion Fruit, Vanilla, Lemon, Sparkling Wine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Red Wine Sangria Carafe: Red Wine, Citrus, Orange, Spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Seasonal Hotties
- Spiked Cider: Cider, Whisky, Cinnamon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mulled Wine: Red Wine, Citrus, Spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Cider: Apple Cider, Orange, Cinnamon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Beer & Cider
Canned & Draft
- Corona Light: Lager | Mexico Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Bud Light: Lager | USA Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Stella: Pilsner | Italy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Heineken: Lager | Netherlands Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free
- Brooklyn Brewery Bel Air: Sour Ale | USA Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Brooklyn Brewery Pilsner: Pilsner | New York | USA Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Captain Lawrence: IPA | USA
- Kopparberg Pear: Cider | Sweden
Wines - Reds
Glass/Bottle pricing where applicable
- Merlot - Columbia Crest - $14: Washington, USA
- Merlot - Sequentis Reserve - $160: California, USA
- Merlot - Emmolo - $180: Napa Valley, California, USA | ’20
- Montepulciano - Boscarelli - $80: Rosso di Montepulciano | Italy | ‘22
- Syrah/Shiraz - Belleruche - $14: Côte Du Rhône| France | ‘24
- Syrah/Shiraz - Place of Change - $95: Victoria, Australia | ‘22
- Syrah/Shiraz - Clos du Mont-Olivet - $150: C. D. P. | Rhône, France | ’21
- Pinot Noir - Willamette Valley Vineyard - $18: Oregan, USA | ‘23
- Pinot Noir - Rings - $105: Pfalz, Germany | ‘20
- Pinot Noir - Penner Ash - $205: Willamette, Oregon, USA | ‘20
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Serial - $22: Paso Robles, California, USA | ‘22
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Mazzei Philip - $115: Toscany, Italy | ‘14
- Cabernet Sauvignon - Daou Vineyards Soul of a Lion - $295: Paso Robles, California, USA | ‘19
- Nebbiolo - Silvio Grasso - $110: Barolo | Piemonte, Italy | ‘21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Nebbiolo - Nada Fiorenzo Manzola - $155: Piemonte, Italy | ‘18 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tempranillo - Ramón Bilbao - $75: Rioja, Spain | ‘19 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Cabernet Franc - Paul Buisse - $55: Chinon | Loire Valley, France | ‘21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Malbec - Paul Hobbs Bramare - $125: Mendoza, Argentina | ‘20 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Wines - Whites
Glass/Bottle pricing where applicable
- Pinot Grigio - Barone Fini - $14: Alto Adige, Italy | ‘24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Vinho Verde - Mapreco - $14: Minho, Portugal Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Vermentino - Ziobaffa - $15: Tuscany, Italy | ‘24 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida
- Sauvignon Blanc - Brancott Estate - $64: Marlborough, New Zealand Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sauvignon Blanc - Henri Bourgeois - $25: Sancerre, France | 24 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Sauvignon Blanc - Francis Blanchet - $88: Les Débuts | Pouilly-Fumé, Loire Valley, France | ‘22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Hondarrabi Zuri - Baskoli - $75: Blanco | Getariako Txakolina, Spain | ‘22 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grüner Veltliner - Domäne Wachau - $65: Wachau, Austria | ‘21 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo, Sugar-Free
- Grüner Veltliner - Nikolaihof - $80: Wachau, Austria | ‘22 Dietary tags: Vegetarian
- Albariño - Val de Meigas - $70: Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain | ‘23 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Grillo - Valle dell'Acate - $70: Sicily, Italy | ‘23
- Riesling - Hirsch Zöbing - $70: Kamptal, Austria | ‘20
- Riesling - Selbach-Oster Spätles - $85: Mosel, Germany | ‘18
- Grenache - Clos du Mont-Olivet Blanc - $160: C.D.P. , France | ’22
- Chardonnay - Bodega Catena Zapata - $70: Mendoza, Argentina | ’20
- Chardonnay - St. Innocent - $90: Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA | ’18
- Chardonnay - Domaine Vocoret & Fils - $120: Chablis, France | ’21
- Chardonnay - Flowers - $180: Sonoma Coast, California, USA | ’22
Wines - Orange & Rosé
- Pinot Blanc (Orange) - Fio Wines - $17: Mosel, Germany | ‘22
- Cartoixa Vermell (Orange) - Escabeces - $57: Catalonia, Spain | ‘22
- Pinot Noir (Rosé) - The Red Stache - $16: Hell’s Blush | NY, USA |‘23
- Gamay Noir (Rosé) - Stolpman Vineyards - $72: California, USA | ‘23
- Cinsault (Rosé) - Maison Sainte Marguerite - $77: France | ’22
Bubbles
- Prosecco - Bortolotti - $15: Extra Dry | Veneto, Italy | NV
- Crémant - Gérard Bertrand - $19: Rosé | Limoux, France |‘20
- Champagne - Veuve Clicquot - $134: Brut | Champagne, France Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Champagne - Perrier-Jouët - $170: Grand Brut | Champagne, France Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Champagne - Dom Pérignon - $335: Champagne, France | ‘13 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Champagne - Krug - $464: Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition | Champagne, France Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Casellula
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include deviled egg croquettes, white truffle flatbread, Tia's crispy chicken, salmon crudo, roasted meatballs, and truffle parm fries.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customers report no specific concerns, instead praising the 4.7/5 rated restaurant for its vibrant atmosphere, attentive service, and creative cocktails.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.7/5, this moderate-priced ($$) American restaurant is distinguished by its creative beverage program and service described as friendly and attentive.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Salmon Crudo is keto, low-carb, and gluten-free, while the Cast-Iron Ribeye is gluten-free; no specific vegan dishes are listed.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers an intimate, candlelit atmosphere with rustic wood accents, which reviewers consistently describe as a vibrant and cool environment.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the creative beverage program, vibrant atmosphere, and friendly service from bartenders Ty, Luke, and Thomas at this hidden gem.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Casellula accommodates mixed needs with over 30 dietary tags, featuring Salmon Crudo for keto/gluten-free diets and White Truffle Flatbread for vegetarians.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Casellula features an intimate, candlelit sanctuary with rustic wood accents, which reviewers describe as a vibrant and cool hidden gem.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Customers describe this hidden gem as vibrant and cool with a 4.7/5 rating, making it perfect for dates and pre-theater dining.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- The provided data does not include business hours or a status field to confirm if the restaurant is currently open.