Exceptional food and excellent, attentive, and individualized service. Good pours of wine too as opposed to the tiny glasses most serve!
Craig
The food and service are always good. The bone marrow and bunuelos are highlights - but that isn't to dismiss the pork chop or paella. Only drawback, and it is minor. I had mentioned in the reservation notes it was my girlfriend's birthday dinner and there was no acknowledgement. We will still go back. Service is really good. We may ask to go into the back room next time.
Bri
Abrazo is an absolute gem.
From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable—attentive without being overbearing, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming. Every interaction felt intentional, and the staff made the entire evening feel special and unrushed.
The food was outstanding across the board. Each dish was beautifully plated and packed with bold, well-balanced flavors. From the small plates to the mains, everything tasted fresh, elevated, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the ingredients and the execution—truly the kind of meal where every course impresses.
The ambiance deserves its own mention. The lighting was warm and romantic, the space elegant yet cozy, and the overall vibe was intimate and inviting. It’s the perfect setting for a date night, celebration, or a relaxed but refined dinner with friends.
Amazing service, delicious food, and a beautiful atmosphere—Abrazo delivers on every level. Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taylor
Abrazo was a decent Spanish restaurant in my opinion. The meatballs were tasty, the steak tartare was not my favorite, and the paella was just OK. I am not a paella fan, but my boyfriend is and he said it was OK in his opinion also. Overall the restaurant was very nicely lit and created a relaxing and cozy ambience. I would not go back, unless if it was for drinks and a different dish. I am a lamb fan and they did have a lamb on the menu.
Dennis
Have not been to this location since it was Zarzuela and now I do not know why. The food and service were excellent. We had small plates and entries. We were also on a short time frame, and they served us in timely manner. Everyone in our party of six loved the place. Will definitely be back
Mitchell
I had two complex dishes that were truly outstanding. Would never duplicate the flavors at home. One was a brussels sprouts salad of sorts, then I had the truly unique petrale sole. Go to their menu to see the description of these two spectacular items. Also enjoyed the dessert, small donuts with a kind of chocolate and Meyer lemon concoction around the plate. Doesn't sound like it would be a good combination, but it was outstanding.
Richard C
We had a reservation mishap at Amarena and found ourselves with a group of 13 desperately looking for amazing Italian before our 7:30 play at the Orpheum.
Luckily a friend found Abrazo and they were able to accommodate us.
The staff were incredible, the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was perfect (two families had visited Italy last year).
The bread, fresh and stuffed with olives, was delicious. The pork chops, perfectly cooked, were devoured. The legs of lamb, full of flavor and tenderness, were demolished.
We will absolutely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff Wilson
Michael saved our night, and we couldn't be happier. We had a reservation for 13 around the corner, only to arrive and find the place was closed for the holidays (Dec 27). quick scrambling found Abrazzo about to open and Michael was super accommodating and took us, complete with basically a private table for 13 on zero notice. Thank you!!
Then... the food! wow, for not even knowing what we were sitting down to, we were amazed. The pork chop, lamb, tagliatini entrees were excellent, as were the soup, salmon and croquettes on the small plates!
They even did a special order for one of our younger, pickier eaters (butter noodles).
Couldn't be more pleased. would give 6 stars for service if I could. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Purva
I've been coming to this restaurant since it's previous name Zarzuela! The food for me has been great consistently for the last 15+ years!
Judith
Can I give them a six? Every meal is a wonderful journey. Great food, service and romantic ambience. My favorites are the small plates, but it's all fantastic.
Great place for tapas with knowledgeable staff who knows the menu well. Highly recommended
Amy
Love! Impeccable service, fast drink service, beautifully prepared food. I probably shouldn't say this because I really enjoy being able to get a reservation here but don't sleep on this neighborhood restaurant. It's extraordinarily underrated.
gregory
This is a charming neighborhood restaurant with excellent food and service. We sampled the small plates menu and everything was wonderful. The house bread was some of the richest I have ever had & the prawns were yummy. We also appreciate the mocktails on the menu.
Nadia
We had such a lovely and delicious Thanksgiving dinner at Abrazo. Thank you, team, for taking such a good care of us! Happy holidays!
Mieke
This is the real deal. Excellent experience all the way. One of our favorite restaurants in the City.
Exceptional food and excellent, attentive, and individualized service. Good pours of wine too as opposed to the tiny glasses most serve!
The food and service are always good. The bone marrow and bunuelos are highlights - but that isn't to dismiss the pork chop or paella. Only drawback, and it is minor. I had mentioned in the reservation notes it was my girlfriend's birthday dinner and there was no acknowledgement. We will still go back. Service is really good. We may ask to go into the back room next time.
Abrazo is an absolute gem.
From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable—attentive without being overbearing, thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming. Every interaction felt intentional, and the staff made the entire evening feel special and unrushed.
The food was outstanding across the board. Each dish was beautifully plated and packed with bold, well-balanced flavors. From the small plates to the mains, everything tasted fresh, elevated, and thoughtfully prepared. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the ingredients and the execution—truly the kind of meal where every course impresses.
The ambiance deserves its own mention. The lighting was warm and romantic, the space elegant yet cozy, and the overall vibe was intimate and inviting. It’s the perfect setting for a date night, celebration, or a relaxed but refined dinner with friends.
Amazing service, delicious food, and a beautiful atmosphere—Abrazo delivers on every level. Can’t wait to come back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abrazo was a decent Spanish restaurant in my opinion. The meatballs were tasty, the steak tartare was not my favorite, and the paella was just OK. I am not a paella fan, but my boyfriend is and he said it was OK in his opinion also. Overall the restaurant was very nicely lit and created a relaxing and cozy ambience. I would not go back, unless if it was for drinks and a different dish. I am a lamb fan and they did have a lamb on the menu.
Have not been to this location since it was Zarzuela and now I do not know why. The food and service were excellent. We had small plates and entries. We were also on a short time frame, and they served us in timely manner. Everyone in our party of six loved the place. Will definitely be back
I had two complex dishes that were truly outstanding. Would never duplicate the flavors at home. One was a brussels sprouts salad of sorts, then I had the truly unique petrale sole. Go to their menu to see the description of these two spectacular items. Also enjoyed the dessert, small donuts with a kind of chocolate and Meyer lemon concoction around the plate. Doesn't sound like it would be a good combination, but it was outstanding.
We had a reservation mishap at Amarena and found ourselves with a group of 13 desperately looking for amazing Italian before our 7:30 play at the Orpheum.
Luckily a friend found Abrazo and they were able to accommodate us.
The staff were incredible, the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was perfect (two families had visited Italy last year).
The bread, fresh and stuffed with olives, was delicious. The pork chops, perfectly cooked, were devoured. The legs of lamb, full of flavor and tenderness, were demolished.
We will absolutely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael saved our night, and we couldn't be happier. We had a reservation for 13 around the corner, only to arrive and find the place was closed for the holidays (Dec 27). quick scrambling found Abrazzo about to open and Michael was super accommodating and took us, complete with basically a private table for 13 on zero notice. Thank you!!
Then... the food! wow, for not even knowing what we were sitting down to, we were amazed. The pork chop, lamb, tagliatini entrees were excellent, as were the soup, salmon and croquettes on the small plates!
They even did a special order for one of our younger, pickier eaters (butter noodles).
Couldn't be more pleased. would give 6 stars for service if I could. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been coming to this restaurant since it's previous name Zarzuela! The food for me has been great consistently for the last 15+ years!
Can I give them a six? Every meal is a wonderful journey. Great food, service and romantic ambience. My favorites are the small plates, but it's all fantastic.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great place for tapas with knowledgeable staff who knows the menu well. Highly recommended
Love! Impeccable service, fast drink service, beautifully prepared food. I probably shouldn't say this because I really enjoy being able to get a reservation here but don't sleep on this neighborhood restaurant. It's extraordinarily underrated.
This is a charming neighborhood restaurant with excellent food and service. We sampled the small plates menu and everything was wonderful. The house bread was some of the richest I have ever had & the prawns were yummy. We also appreciate the mocktails on the menu.
We had such a lovely and delicious Thanksgiving dinner at Abrazo. Thank you, team, for taking such a good care of us! Happy holidays!
This is the real deal. Excellent experience all the way. One of our favorite restaurants in the City.
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