Great new cocktail lounge by Michael Imperioli and Jeremy Wladis. They will not seat you until your whole party is there, but make space for you to wait next door at Fred's (or supposedly outside if there's a longer line). We arrived maybe 20min after they opened and did not have to wait but there were already several parties there. Both of my mezcal cocktails were great (Hell's Kitchen and the Paloma Rosa). Bartenders were friendly but not overbearing. The vibe was definitely 10/10.

The Scarlet is a charming little gem in Amsterdam, draped in the opulence of art deco elegance. The bartenders......Oh, they're welcoming, warm, and know their craft. And the cocktails......creative and enjoyable. Cheers!

Such a cute and cozy gem in the area, perfect if you're looking for a quiet but chic ambiance. The drinks were absolutely delicious and the service was very friendly and pleasant. Will be back!

Nice local UWS cocktail bar. Wouldn't call it quite a speakeasy since we were crammed like sardines together on a Friday night. Drinks were creative and tasty. I can't remember the name of my drink but it was light in taste but booze filled for the buzz. Smoked old fashion like drink was also great Server did his best to explain all the drinks despite yelling over everyone. Great addition to the UWS. PS you can also wait at Fred's bar while you wait for your seat

Special gem on the UWS. The cocktail menu changes seasonally but they always have 1920s classic cocktails. The Art Deco design is stunning. They sometimes have live jazz. The food menu is small but hits the spot with a cocktail or two.

This place is the best!!! I can't wait to come back!!! The ambiance was amazing! And the service was top notch! Super kind!!!

The decor in here is absolutely stunning! They are not taking reservations so it's first come first served. We showed up at 5:30pm and sat at the bar. As we left around 8:30pm, it had gotten much more crowded. The lounge is pretty small but there's bar seating and a separate little room for additional lounge seating. There are some other seats around the bar too. They had live music on a Monday night which was a fun surprise. Charlie Roman was the performer that evening. I've seen him before at St Mazie in Williamsburg and he definitely nails the vibe of Scarlet both in his looks and performance. Service at the bar was inattentive to start with. Another patron actually pointed out to one of the servers that my friend and I had been waiting a while with no server coming to us, so shout out to this nice gentleman for doing that. Once we got served initially, we didn't have an issue after that. Though I did have to ask for water. My friend and I both had the Lavender Haze and classic gin and tonic. Both were very good. This is one of the best gin and tonics I've had. It seems like they have a rotating list of seasonal drinks in addition to some classics. We ordered the cheese plate, fries and chocolate cake to share. Cheese plate is pretty small but the bread crisps they serve with it are delicious. Overall, a lovely little cocktail lounge. I'll definitely be back.

Love Scarlet! The UWS needs more cocktail bars like it. It's Michael Imperioli's bar -- and you can tell. From all of the beautiful ornate details, to the drink ware, and the excellent service. The drink menu has something for everyone. They have live music some nights earlier on. Drinks are worth the price and the bartenders are really nice. Great for a date night, or a drink after a show.

A very classic-looking cocktail lounge on the UWS. It's a shame that I came on a Friday night and the live jazz band only plays on Monday nights. Seems like a cute date spot since many people looked like they were on dates when I went. The only thing to mind is that drinks are $20+. I first had the Pisco Pink Panther, which had an initial floral taste from the rose water but then ended very pleasantly sweet. I wanted the espresso martini next and the bartender offered multiple options! I was so excited! I opted for the Matcha Espresso Martini. It reminded me of a matcha espresso latte from a popular cafe I had on a recent trip to Tokyo. The earthy matcha, bitter espresso, and sweet liqueur... what a lovely balance. He also was doing some espresso martini alterations with fruit, which I am very interested in trying when I return next.