Jelissa Bisono

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

City Winery is the place to go for brunch if you’re looking to relax, enjoy great company, and don’t mind waiting a little for your food. While our meals took some time to come out, they were absolutely worth the wait. As they say, good things come to those who wait! We ordered the Chicken & Waffles, and it was outstanding. The waffle was crispy, lightly sweet, and cooked just right. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and crispy, making every bite delicious. The HV Burger was another standout—an easy 10 out of 10. It was cooked perfectly, with a wonderful charred flavor without being overcooked. Paired with seasoned fries, it was simply perfection. I also had the eggs, bacon, home fries, and biscuit. The eggs were fluffier than I personally prefer, but overall it was a very good and satisfying dish. To complement brunch, I enjoyed a flight of white wines that offered an excellent variety of flavors. Each wine brought something unique to the table, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Overall, I highly recommend City Winery. The food, wine, and atmosphere made for a wonderful brunch experience, and I will definitely be back

Bryan Takeuchi

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Absolutely incredible experience and meal. We started with a wine tasting, with Maria (I hope that was her name, because ngl I drank quite a bit that day), who was absolutely wonderful. Walked us through a bunch of different wines and found one that both my wife and I enjoyed; which is hard to do since I enjoy red wine and shes a white wine girl! After our tasting we had dinner reservations. Our waitress was truly wonderful, helped us navigate the menu and answered honestly when I asked for preferences. For appetizer we got the shrimp ceviche; the cucumber with it added a wonderful freshness. The spicy rigatoni a la vodka was absolutely incredible 🤌 the steak I added to it was cooked perfectly medium, juicy, and tender. My wife got the salmon with the miso corn puree and tomato jam, it was such a wonderful medly of flavor and the salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked. For dessert we got some kind of cheesecake that was absolutely wonderful. We live so close by here, but this was our first time coming for food outside of an event and we most definitely will be coming back!

Morina Photography

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Cailin & Rifton got married at City Winery Hudson Valley in October with 180 guests and their whole day on site. The old brick mill, the big factory windows, the string lights over long tables. Warm and full of character. It handled a big party with ease, and the staff kept everything moving through the ring warming, the hora and a full night of dancing. Photos: Cailin & Rifton, by Morina Photography.

Terrance W

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

Again I wish that there was a way to give half a star. If I could rate it so City Winery 🍷 would be 4.5 for me. A little tricky to get to but worth the trek. They have plenty of free outdoor lot parking although if there is an event going on you could have a hike to the entrance. The grounds are full of well placed large industrial parts poetically rusting in place. Once inside the grandeur continues. Make sure that you walk the grounds and see the whole inside including the event space. On this visit the food salmon that was ordered was VERY GOOD. The meatball appetizer and the pork belly were so-so to me. Both were good but perhaps they did not use the best quality beef or pork. This simply my speculation. That is the minus one star 🌟 for this place. The menu is very limited AND not all of the choices, even things as simple as a burger, are not always delicious. I personally do not fancy alcohol but my party enjoyed 🤪 the free wine samples and the glass that they ordered. I WOULD DEFINITELY GO BACK to this place. I think that you should go also. Make it during daylight hours so that you can enjoy all of the sights. Have fun but don't expect a mouthwatering gourmet meal 😋 As always your mileage may vary.

Cesar Losada

3 out of 5 stars★★★☆☆

I had high expectations for City Winery Hudson Valley. From the moment you arrive, the building itself is absolutely stunning. The architecture, historic character, and overall atmosphere are beautiful. The location and décor are easily a 10/10 and are the main reason I'm giving this place three stars instead of fewer. Unfortunately, that's where the praise largely ends. We started with the calamari and the CW Wedge Salad. Both were good, but nothing memorable. The calamari was cooked properly with a light breading and served at the right temperature. The salad was fresh and well prepared. Neither dish had any unique or exciting flavors—they were simply good, basic appetizers done correctly. For our main course we ordered the Margherita Pizza, and that's when the experience went downhill. Calling this a Margherita pizza is generous. It should be called a sauce pizza. The tomato sauce completely dominated the dish, while the mozzarella and basil—two of the defining ingredients of a true Margherita—were barely present. The pizza was cut into six slices, yet not every slice even had cheese on it. The basil looked as though they took one leaf, sliced it into tiny strips, and scattered it around the entire pizza. The dough was actually very good, but the sauce overpowered everything. It could have used a little more sweetness, and because there was so little cheese and basil, all you really tasted was tomato sauce. A Margherita pizza should be about balance, and this one completely missed the mark. After the pizza, we decided to end our meal. We paid the full bill without asking for a discount or speaking to a manager because we simply didn't feel it was worth continuing. Instead, we finished our dinner and had dessert at another restaurant. City Winery didn't lose money on our table—we paid our bill—but they lost the opportunity to earn much more. Had the experience been enjoyable, we would have stayed for more food, dessert, and additional drinks. The wine program also left me confused. For a place that proudly calls itself a winery, I expected more flexibility with the wine flights instead of predetermined selections. I was also surprised to see wines from California featured so prominently. The service was just as disappointing as the pizza. When we arrived, there were three hostesses at the front. The best word I can use to describe them is weird. They didn't smile, looked uncomfortable, and when you spoke to them, it felt like they didn't really understand what you were saying. They seemed afraid to interact, lacked confidence, and appeared completely lost. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet we were escorted to what was arguably one of the worst tables in the dining room. I politely declined it and asked for another table. Our waiter wasn't much better. At one point I honestly felt like I was at McDonald's because I wondered if I needed to get my own drink. I had to ask two different employees before I finally received it, even though there were only two occupied tables in the restaurant, one of them being ours. After leaving, I read through other customer reviews expecting our experience to be an isolated incident. Instead, I found many of the same complaints, especially about slow service and inconsistent food quality. That raises an obvious question: if customers have been pointing out the same problems for so long, why hasn't management addressed them? Every restaurant can have a bad day, but recurring complaints suggest a management issue. Ironically, the only thing that seems consistently excellent is the building itself, while the only thing that seems consistently disappointing is the service. City Winery Hudson Valley has tremendous potential. The atmosphere is five-star, but during our visit the food and service simply didn't match the beautiful setting. I hope management takes these recurring concerns seriously because this place deserves an experience that lives up to its incredible location.