Soda Club Is the Cool East Village Hideaway Pairing Vegan Pasta & Pizza with Natural Wine

Set the Scene

Tucked into the ever-evolving mosaic of the East Village, Soda Club is a moody, magnetic natural wine bar serving vegan Italian fare that redefines what a neighborhood spot can be. 

The space thrums with sultry energy–dark wood, glowy fixtures, and low-lit intimacy set the tone without trying too hard. 

Overthrow Hospitality’s plant-based, Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded project lives up to its acclaim by balancing high-concept design with laid-back charm. At the heart of its intention: a space that invites conversation, curiosity, and comfort.

What Can We Expect From the Food?

Chef Pedro Allende’s menu leans heavily into handmade pastas and Roman-style pinsa, elevating the familiar with inventive flavor work and precise execution.

Starters like the housemade focaccia with miso bagna cauda and arancini with a bright tomato sauce hit that sweet spot between indulgent and surprising.

Pastas are soulful and smart: Bucataini arrabiata packs heat with crispy focaccia breadcrumbs for texture, while Bigoli cacio e pepe, basil, and pistachio riffs on a classic.

Tagliatelle in lemon nori butter with broccoli rabe, capers, and celery root is as complex as it is comforting. Don’t skip the three special pasta dishes either, specifically the crowd-favorite Ravioli–pillowy ricotta pockets dressed in chanterelles and confit tomato. 

For the undecided or the indecisive, the five-course Pasta Tasting with a bottle of wine, at $75 per person with a two-person minimum, is an experience worth lingering over.

Pinsa, with its long-fermented cloud-like crust, is a house delicacy. The Carbonara with smoked mushrooms and fried artichokes is a standout. The Calabrian–topped with figs, nduja, and pistachios–is a knockout.

Let’s Talk About the Drinks

Drinks are anything but an afterthought. The cocktail menu, created by Bruce Shultz and Noah Green of Amor y Amargo, reimagines Italian signatures with bold, unexpected flourishes: You’ve Come a Long Way is a grappa-amaro sour with a red wine float; Come Correct is a rich, savory espresso martini built on vodka, cold brew, and nocino; and Best Mistake is reinvents the spagliato with Select Aperitif, Cocchi Rosa, Carpano Antica, and sparkling rosato. 

Just as considered is the 200+ bottle natural wine list, exclusively sourced from small producers who prize patience over manipulation. Each bottle intentionally pairs with the menu–zippy skin-contact whites for cacio e pepe, chillable reds for “meatier” bites, minerally pét-nats, and beyond. The goal isn’t just pairing–it’s play.

Final Thoughts

In a city constantly chasing the new, Soda Club will make you want to come back time and time again.

Top Takeaways

Location: East Village, New York City

Cuisine: Vegan Italian

The vibe: Moody and magnetic, Soda Club is equal parts intimate wine bar and effortlessly cool East Village hideaway.

Pricing: $$

Takes reservations: Yes – Resy

Our favorite dish on the menu: Don’t skip the bucatini arrabiata or the bigoli cacio e pepe. 

The attire: Smart Casual

Hours: Soda Club is open every day from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

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