Our Space
We have carefully restored every original detail at 16 Hudson St. Interior designer, Anthony D’Argenzio (Owner of Zio & Sons and This Old Hudson) has included his lighting, tile, and furniture collections, along with hand-selected vintage elements. Expect an elegant, cozy atmosphere, inspired by trattorias of the Old World.
The Wine Program
Our program focuses on low-intervention wines from islands and coasts of Western Europe. We pay homage to these ethical, small-scale producers with 10 rotating wines by the glass, and another 10 by the bottle.
Owner and Wine Director, Hillary Zio was inspired to open Isola after almost 20 years of extensive European travel as a wine writer and certified sommelier. She believes there's a message in every bottle, but especially fond of mineral-driven, unique wines that over-deliver. After a decade in the Hudson Valley, Hillary strives to create a meeting point for un-snobbish wine lovers to taste, pair, discover and share. Read more about Hillary Zio .
The Cuisine
The gastronomic offering includes tempting small plates, inspired by the islands and coasts of Europe. Authentic simplicity and balance are the focus, while incorporating local ingredients whenever possible. Expect artful plates like tuna crudo, chicken liver mousse and steak tartare.
Our chef, Mikayla Summers, trained under New York City greats like Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Dan Barber before building a celebrated career as a private chef and recipe developer. Her cooking is guided by seasonality and responsibly farmed ingredients—a philosophy rooted in her California childhood spent exploring farmers’ markets with her mom. When she’s not in the kitchen, you’ll find her hiking with her dog Louie or tending her garden.
Our Mission
Isola is committed to making the lowest earth imprint possible. We are plastic-free whenever possible and recognize the current impact it has on all living things. Petroleum is present in most plastic products, which is a fossil fuel proven to contribute to global heating. Our pantry items, beverages and to-go containers are made of environmentally sound, even benign, materials. Join us in reducing single-use plastics and supporting sustainable solutions.
Meet our neighbors!
Where to Stay:
Old Dutch Inn
A beer and a grilled cheese:
Saissonier
Coffee and breakfast:
Morningbird
Wine and spirits to-go:
Kinderhook Bottle Shop
Asian-inspired modern fine-dining:
The Aviary
Yoga and more:
Village Yoga
Wine Classes can be found on Eventbrite:
Reservations, private event inquiries: hello@isolawinebar.com
