Diners' Choice: Spanish restaurants in New York City

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Updated October 05, 2024

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Tasca

4.9

4.9 (73)

$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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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Oct 4, 2024

Fantastic food and staff is terrific. Highly recommend

Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita

4.8

4.8 (1162)

$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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Quenville

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Service was 10/10! Food and sangria were delicious. They lit a candle for the dessert for my birthday which was very sweet. They also made a vegetarian serving of paella for my friend. Great experience overall would absolutely come back

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Experience

Flamenco Nights

Experience

Flamenco Nights 8:30pm

Experience

Spanish Dinner Party for Large Groups

Marbella Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (641)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Bayside

About the restaurant

Open Tuesday Thru Sunday at 11:30am. Closed Monday. Victor Gonzalez on the Harp Friday thru Sunday. Now Booking Private Events fro 20 to 150 Guests. Pick up or Delivery Available. Monthly Flamenco. Pre Fixe Menus. Events Space

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Oct 5, 2024

Excellent food and excellent service. A wonderful experience.

Toledo Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (261)

$50 and over

Spanish

Murray Hill

About the restaurant

Toledo Restaurant has been serving patrons of NYC and beyond for over thirty years. Since its inception in 1975, we have been recognized as "serving the city's best Spanish" (The New York Post). Many have come to call us "classic, old-world and handsome" (Zagat 99, 01, 02), decorated in Spanish artifacts from all parts of Spain like Toledo, Sevilla, Madrid, and even Galicia. When you come to Toledo you can expect reliable and consistent food and service, whether it is to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, family reunion, host a company Christmas party or a baby shower.

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Alex

Dined on Jul 17, 2024

This is an old favorite of mine. By far the best Spanish food in town. Everything, the ambiance, the friendly service , the attention you get from the owner and the beautifully served dishes invite you to come back over and over again. Highly recommend for any occasion.

La Nacional Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (753)

$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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Kevin

Dined 6 days ago

Very nice service throughout and delicious tapa and paella mixta. The small size is more than adequate for 2 people!

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Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East

4.7

4.7 (1336)

$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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Juanvip

Dined 6 days ago

Best Spanish restaurant I have been to in the US. And actually way better than a lot of restaurants in Spain. It’s the real thing. The food was awesome , service was great. El pulpo a la gallega en su punto perfecto . Excelente todo Socarrat Gracias !!

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4.7

4.7 (166)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Harlem

About the restaurant

Discover a world of bold flavors and a fusion of Spanish and Latin cuisine at Enoteca Harlem. With a passion for our heritage, we bring to life a dining experience unlike any other. Savor our delicious tapas and premium Spanish and Chilean wines, complemented by an array of unique and irresistible desserts, in a romantic setting perfect for a night out with friends or a special date. Come and let us share our love for life and food and be swept away by our unique take on Spanish cusine.

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petravip

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

I live in the neighborhood and frequent Enoteca. It never disappoints. Food and Service is top notch.

Casa Mono

4.6

4.6 (2763)

$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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Erminavip

Dined 1 day ago

So delicious- incredible food and service. A true gem.

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Experience

An Evening With Pares Balta

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea

4.5

4.5 (2141)

$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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scLoriF

Dined on Oct 7, 2024

We found the restaurant with a search of Chelsea. We liked the menu, especially the Tapas small plates. My partner and I like different things and I’m gluten sensitive, so a variety was important to us. The staff was very accommodating! They were happy to make substitutions and omissions for me. And to leave out the peppers for my partner. We both enjoyed the pear salad and shrimp small plate/skillet (sans peppers). I loved the GF omelet pocket with potato. And my partner enjoyed his lamb chops. We finished with dark chocolate mousse with crumbles on the side. We both left full and happy! Will recommend this neighborhood gem.

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4.6

4.6 (31)

$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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Mindeevip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

We love this restaurant - food is always delicious. Service is wonderful and great ambience. And the drinks are delicious too!

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