Diners' Choice: Spanish restaurants in New York City

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea

4.8

4.8 (2171)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea is now accepting reservations for outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation.

Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.

Socarrat Paella Bar Chelsea's ambiance denotes feelings of warmth, comfort and hospitality. A neighborhood staple with a small, intimate space comprised primarily of one large communal table with bar and smaller communal tables available.

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SherriVIP

Dined on 5 May 2025

Service was excellent! Food fantastic as always!!!

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4.8

4.8 (56)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

Buceo 95 specializes in Spanish cuisine. It's known to locals as Barcelona off Broadway for its authentic appetizers, entrees, tapas and wines. Begin with an appetizer like pan con tomate, tortilla espanola, patatas fritas or croquetas de queso de cabra. Move on to one of the hearty and creative entrees, including pollo de canarias, bocadillo bisonte, calamari frito con arroz Negro and gambas al ajillo. Buceo 95 also offers a variety of traditional tapas with house-mixed olives, fried Marcona almonds and jamon serrano. Traditional tapas dishes come with a 3-ounce glass of Gomez Nevado Fino Sherry.

Buceo 95 combines chic decor and a comfortable dining area with friendly staff and authentic food. Schedule a special Cochinillo Dinner with a group of 6-12 people to get a true Spanish experience with a roast suckling pig.

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Sally

Dined on 29 Apr 2025

Small tables and close quarters. Good service. Traditional tapas were not what you expected. Tortilla Espanol and pan con tomate were not great. Patatas bravas and corn (maiz) special were both good. Good Spanish wine list. Solid local place. Owner was on site and very friendly.

La Nacional Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (814)

$30 and under

Spanish

West Village

About the restaurant

La Nacional has been feeding Spaniards and Latin Americans in New York since the 19th century from its historical brownstone in the heart of what was Little Spain. Today, our volunteer-run non-profit has opened its doors to create a community restaurant and gathering place for everyone to enjoy. The Society sponsors the visas of Spain top young chefs - providing them with an apartment in our brownstone to draw inspiration from La Nacional’s past and establishing a culinary epicenter in New York City for Spanish food. Our goal is to offer diners innovative cuisine, reasonable prices and a neighborhood atmosphere for everyone.

The Restaurant at La Nacional is the catalyst for significant cultural and community programming that reflects the Society’s 158 year-old mission. This includes free or low-cost apartments upstairs for artists-in-residence and opening our event space on the parlor floor to community events, cultural pursuits and charitable causes.

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NydiaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

La Nacional service, food and ambiance is consistently great.

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4.7

4.7 (2919)

$50 and over

Spanish

Union Square

About the restaurant

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.

***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.
We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

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Georgios

Dined today

Excellent food and ambiance. Worth the star and the price tag.

Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita

4.8

4.8 (1198)

$31 to $50

Spanish

NoLita

About the restaurant

Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita is now accepting reservations for indoor and outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close outdoor seating due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation.

Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.

Socarrat Nolita's ambiance denotes feelings of warmth, comfort, and hospitality. Building on its sister restaurant's identity as a small, intimate space comprised primarily of one large communal table, the restaurant also offers banquet, bar and table seating.

Live Flamenco performance every Tuesday, 7-10pm.

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Milena

Dined 1 day ago

Great flamenco. The paella was really delicious! I recommend this place if you are looking for a good paella.

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Experience

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH🥂

Experience

Sizzling Rhythms: Flamenco Night

Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East

4.6

4.6 (1367)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East is now accepting reservations for both indoor and outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation. To book a table online for indoor dining, please select "standard seating".

Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.

Our Midtown location, the most recent addition to the Socarrat family, displays a lively atmosphere that is perfect for small and big groups alike. Book your next party in our private dining room!

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AndresVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Discovered a great new dish the vegetarian napoleon!

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4.6

4.6 (667)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Bayside

About the restaurant

Open Tuesday Thru Sunday at 11:30am. Closed Monday. Mauricio Sedacca Singer Guitarist every Thursday. Victor Gonzalez on the Harp Friday thru Sunday. Now Booking Private Events fro 20 to 150 Guests. Pick up or Delivery Available. 3 Blocks West of the Cross Islan Parkway. Monthly Flamenco. Pre Fixe Menus. Events Space

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Angelo

Dined 4 days ago

The quality of the food and service at MARBELLA is always “top shelf”. The owners always come around as well to greet the patrons and ensure everything is to the former’s liking. The restaurant always features very good live music: especially players of harp and guitar.

Tasca

4.7

4.7 (90)

$50 and over

Spanish

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

Tasca, which is Iberian for "Tavern," brings together the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of both Spain and the Latin countries of the Caribbean. Offering an elevated and innovative interpretation of Spain, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba's shared food histories, Tasca seamlessly ties together the evolution of their cuisines. In a multi-level, 5,500-square-foot space complete with several open, airy dining areas, outdoor dining, subterranean lounge and wine cellar with fireplace. Tasca conveys both the warmth of a traditional Spanish tavern and the breezy elegance of a contemporary, coastal Caribbean restaurant.

With a variety of unique spaces and conveniently located near Central Park and the Museum of Natural History, Tasca is available for outdoor and indoor dining, large-party bookings and full restaurant buyouts. Tasca can accommodate any occasion from dinner with friends, birthday parties and family gatherings to corporate presentations for 200 guests.

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Bill

Dined 6 days ago

From the moment we walked in, the staff all stopped to welcome us in for dinner. We felt like we were at a good friends house. Everything was fantastic.

Pil Pil

4.5

4.5 (89)

$30 and under

Spanish

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Welcome to PilPil, where every visit promises an unforgettable experience in a warm and welcoming setting. Our Spanish restaurant is not just a place to eat—it's a place to feel at home. Our menu features delectable tapas, signature sangria, and an exquisite selection of Spanish wines, crafted with love to bring the flavors of Spain to your table.
Take a moment to appreciate our unique and charming decor: tree roots elegantly adorn the ceiling, creating a cozy, natural ambiance, while a beautiful mural graces our back wall, telling a story of tradition and artistry.
We welcome gatherings of all sizes, hosting parties and events. No celebration is too small, and no detail is overlooked. Our daily lunch specials offer delightful options, ensuring every visit is special. At PilPil, everyone is invited to join the feast. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with memories. Let’s make every meal a celebration! Looking forward to welcoming you!

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Robbin

Dined on 7 May 2025

Fabulous food. We made it before happy hour ended & got 2 apps for great price. The meatballs are delicious. The egg & potato omelette was exceptional. And the seafood with rice-outstanding. Service impeccable even tho they were very busy. Can’t wait to go again& try more dishes

Alcala

4.4

4.4 (614)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Alcala is a smaller, more intimate restaurant near the U.N. which serves food from the Basque region of Spain. Alcala creates an elegant and romantic setting while still maintaining an overall casual atmosphere.

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Mamaye

Dined on 23 Apr 2025

The Alcala restaurant food, service and ambience were excellent. We were three of us and we enjoyed the food, service and everything was excellent. We are very happy. as always, we would like to say thank you very much for the excellent service. We have been going to this restaurant more than 17 years. Please go ahead and try the world class treatment.

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