Spanish

This José Andrés restaurant in the Ritz-Carlton serves food inspired by Japan and Spain, and toro covered in cotton candy, for some reason.

Neha Talreja

September 18, 2023

Carlota is a Spanish spot on the LES with a great Happy Hour.

Carlo Mantuano

August 3, 2023

The tapas at Casa Lola don't deliver, but they have an excellent Spanish wine and beer list if you need an after-work drink in LIC.

Neha Talreja

July 20, 2023

A glorious patio and Spanish wine list are the main attractions at this Park Slope tapas bar.

Kenny Yang

May 15, 2023

La Barra is Mercado Little Spain's requisite tapas spot and has one of the best Happy Hours in Hudson Yards.

Neha Talreja

April 26, 2023

The Hudson Yards restaurant is Mercado Little Spain's take on an American diner. Come for breakfast or Sangria Hour.

Neha Talreja

April 26, 2023

Vinatería is an Italian-Spanish restaurant that's one of the best spots in Harlem for a romantic night out.

Kenny Yang

February 2, 2023

El Quijote originally opened in 1930 in the bottom of Hotel Chelsea, and the Spanish food here is all better than what’s typically found at NYC’s legendary landmarks.

Hannah Albertine

August 22, 2022

Il Buco in Noho serves outstanding pasta, risotto, and steak in a setting that looks like a farmhouse in the Italian countryside.

Kenny Yang

July 22, 2022

Despite the wait times, we wholeheartedly recommend having a fun, seafood-dominated meal at Cervo’s on the Lower East Side.

Hannah Albertine

January 14, 2022

La Vara is the best Spanish restaurant in Brooklyn, and possibly all of New York City.

Hannah Albertine

January 14, 2022

At Socarrat Nolita, the only way you are having a comfortable meal sitting at the massive communal table is if you have the body frame of Beaker from The Muppets. Bring a bigger group so you can sit at a real table and enjoy your delicious paella in peace.

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Chris Stang

This restaurant/wine bar in Chelsea from the folks who brought you Tia Pol and Txikito delivers solid authentic Spanish eats, wine, and sangria.

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Chris Stang

Bar Jamón is basically Casa Mono's waiting room. However, for that First/Early in the Game Date, where dinner feels too formal but you are also starving, Bar Jamón was designed for you.

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Chris Stang

Ernesto’s is a Basque-inspired restaurant on the Lower East Side where you’re going to want to hang out for a while.

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Hannah Albertine

The Flatiron location of this Spanish tapas chain has a casual space that’s good for groups.

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Chris Stang

Galicia Tapas is a Spanish restaurant in Inwood with a very solid wine list.

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The Curious Uptowner

Casa Mono serves great tapas in a tiny space in Gramercy.

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Andrew Steinthal

Babs is a nice restaurant in Greenwich Village that serves excellent Basque food, but it’s not perfect for everyone.

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Hannah Albertine

Tia Pol is a Chelsea tapas spot that’s a great move for early-in-the-game dates. Have some sangria and some small plates.

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Andrew Steinthal

No bigger than a subway car, Socarrat packs the majority of their patrons on bar stools and does paella like they do in Spain.

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Andrew Steinthal

The Ten Bells is a natural wine bar on the Lower East Side that serves some good small plates and $1 Happy Hour oysters every day.

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Matt Tervooren

Txikito has been doing solid business in Chelsea for several years, serving Basque-style tapas to people who are mostly on dates.

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Chris Stang

El Pingüino is a small Spanish seafood bar that’s great for a date or Happy Hour in Greenpoint.

Hannah Albertine

December 3, 2021

Maracuja is a bar in Williamsburg with daily Happy Hour and a hidden back patio.

Hannah Albertine

May 25, 2021