The food creates experiences worth repeating. Their food quality is remarkable & truthfully, all dishes I've ordered have been impressive. Café Riazor keeps costs reasonable for its neighborhood. The team provides service that's both fast and polite. All elements reflect quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dianne Simmons
The meal here changed what I think is possible in cooking. The atmosphere here is just right. Every person there treated my children respectfully. Each item sampled has been memorable. Test this restaurant - you'll become a regular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan King
All the food lovers I know recommend this spot highly. Workers here both welcome you and help you. The kitchen demonstrates professional dedication. Their staff showed remarkable attention. This spot delivers satisfaction.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Ignace Manoury
The interior makes you want to take photos before eating. The flavors communicate directly. The aesthetic enhances the space perfectly. The worker was talkative with a wide range of guests. This restaurant is worth visiting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yeimi Saint Hilaire
I normally don’t write reviews, I’m so sorry but this Spanish food restaurant is not good. Last year I had a trip to Spain and I loved the food there. I was craving some Spanish and was extremely excited to try this place. The tortilla was extremely dry and lack flavor. The patatas bravas were extremely spicy, which they are not supposed to be this spicy. And the croquetas were just not good, and nothing like Spanish croquetas. Hopefully you’ll keep doing better, and improving because this food is nothing like authentic Spanish food. And I’m not a picky eater or a perfectionist when it comes to food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Farkhod Ibragimov
One of the best experience for Spanish tapas. Very good service by owner and so much delicious food. Bread with tomato and garlic very very delicious including all tapas.
This place has the right mood for both everyday and special meals. Many diverse plates have met my expectations. The service quality is impressively consistent. All the food we tried left us happy. Visit for a good meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Peter Reardon
What a find this place is in the heart of Chelsea! Mom and Pop atmosphere charming staff and quite simply the best Arroz con Pollo ever, EVER. Slow cooked creamy delicious pieces of chicken on the bone, smokey savory sausage and the veggies and rice cooked to absolutely perfection. I took 1/2 home and put a couple of eggs on it for breakfast and it's even better. My friend had the veal and enjoyed his just as much. It's affordable, the cocktails are great and its quiet and cozy. A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javi Cz
First impressions are everything, and this place failed right away. I walked in with my girlfriend to an almost empty restaurant (only two other small parties), and asked if we could sit in the back where it was quiet and empty. Instead, they told us no, but said we could sit at a larger table near the front—right next to another couple. To make it worse, when I tried to sit next to my girlfriend, the older lady who seated us told me not to because I might bump into someone behind me, and said it with an attitude. Honestly, that should’ve been our cue to leave, but we stayed.
The food was just as disappointing. If you’re looking for a very light and bland dinner, this is your spot. My girlfriend ordered the garlic chicken, and I got the fish a la parilla. Both came with a sad scoop of rice—maybe 100 grams at most. The chicken was tasteless, the fish was forgettable, and nothing about the food made up for the service.
What really sealed the deal for me was the staff. The son (I assume he was family) ignored us most of the time, and only came over when we asked for the check. Then, the cherry on top: they added a $10 tip without saying a word. I almost called them out, but my girlfriend didn’t want me to make a scene.
Worst dining experience I’ve had in a long time. I will not be back. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place—honestly, you’d get more value and flavor from a fast food spot nearby.
10/10 spot. Great food, great service, great drinks. Feels like a little bit of Spain on 16th Street haha.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francisco Figueroa
The BEST Spanish restaurant serving traditional Tapas, and 🥘 Paella in NYC. I was transported back to my town in Spain where I lived Alcala de Henares. Riazors decor is emblematic of a typical Meson. Miriam our Host, andServer made us a Red Sangria which was authentic. All Tapas were exceptional especially the Spanish omelet, and Tripe with Chick peas. The Paella was a masterpiece of authentic flavor. If You want to experience Spanish cuisine without having to fly to Spain dine here. Francisco
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edgardo Rivera
Would have like to give a 5 star. Food was good and fresh. A little pricy, but I understand its NYC pricing. 4 stars was because it took some time to get the check. We spent an additional 20 minutes longer than we would like to. We weren't going to get up and leave the restaurant without paying. I know you have a table of 10, but the check with not have talken to much time to get setup. That was the only concern. Keep serving good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Artur Pilatovs
Food was not worth the price, sangria was good, espresso martini was below average
Francine Laura
Late afternoon lunch at Cafe Riazor in Chelsea, serving Spanish food since 1974.
This family-owned restaurant is old-school New York and has a great retro feel to it!
We started with some grilled chorizo and had shrimp in garlic sauce for our mains, along with their delicious homemade sangria.
It was the perfect time of day for a long, leisurely lunch.
The food creates experiences worth repeating. Their food quality is remarkable & truthfully, all dishes I've ordered have been impressive. Café Riazor keeps costs reasonable for its neighborhood. The team provides service that's both fast and polite. All elements reflect quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The meal here changed what I think is possible in cooking. The atmosphere here is just right. Every person there treated my children respectfully. Each item sampled has been memorable. Test this restaurant - you'll become a regular.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All the food lovers I know recommend this spot highly. Workers here both welcome you and help you. The kitchen demonstrates professional dedication. Their staff showed remarkable attention. This spot delivers satisfaction.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The interior makes you want to take photos before eating. The flavors communicate directly. The aesthetic enhances the space perfectly. The worker was talkative with a wide range of guests. This restaurant is worth visiting.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I normally don’t write reviews, I’m so sorry but this Spanish food restaurant is not good. Last year I had a trip to Spain and I loved the food there. I was craving some Spanish and was extremely excited to try this place. The tortilla was extremely dry and lack flavor. The patatas bravas were extremely spicy, which they are not supposed to be this spicy. And the croquetas were just not good, and nothing like Spanish croquetas. Hopefully you’ll keep doing better, and improving because this food is nothing like authentic Spanish food. And I’m not a picky eater or a perfectionist when it comes to food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
One of the best experience for Spanish tapas. Very good service by owner and so much delicious food. Bread with tomato and garlic very very delicious including all tapas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic Spanish food & music.
Delicious clams & Sardines!
Friendly professional staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place has the right mood for both everyday and special meals. Many diverse plates have met my expectations. The service quality is impressively consistent. All the food we tried left us happy. Visit for a good meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
What a find this place is in the heart of Chelsea! Mom and Pop atmosphere charming staff and quite simply the best Arroz con Pollo ever, EVER. Slow cooked creamy delicious pieces of chicken on the bone, smokey savory sausage and the veggies and rice cooked to absolutely perfection. I took 1/2 home and put a couple of eggs on it for breakfast and it's even better. My friend had the veal and enjoyed his just as much. It's affordable, the cocktails are great and its quiet and cozy. A+
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First impressions are everything, and this place failed right away. I walked in with my girlfriend to an almost empty restaurant (only two other small parties), and asked if we could sit in the back where it was quiet and empty. Instead, they told us no, but said we could sit at a larger table near the front—right next to another couple. To make it worse, when I tried to sit next to my girlfriend, the older lady who seated us told me not to because I might bump into someone behind me, and said it with an attitude. Honestly, that should’ve been our cue to leave, but we stayed.
The food was just as disappointing. If you’re looking for a very light and bland dinner, this is your spot. My girlfriend ordered the garlic chicken, and I got the fish a la parilla. Both came with a sad scoop of rice—maybe 100 grams at most. The chicken was tasteless, the fish was forgettable, and nothing about the food made up for the service.
What really sealed the deal for me was the staff. The son (I assume he was family) ignored us most of the time, and only came over when we asked for the check. Then, the cherry on top: they added a $10 tip without saying a word. I almost called them out, but my girlfriend didn’t want me to make a scene.
Worst dining experience I’ve had in a long time. I will not be back. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place—honestly, you’d get more value and flavor from a fast food spot nearby.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Restaurantji Recommends
10/10 spot. Great food, great service, great drinks. Feels like a little bit of Spain on 16th Street haha.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The BEST Spanish restaurant serving traditional Tapas, and 🥘 Paella in NYC. I was transported back to my town in Spain where I lived Alcala de Henares. Riazors decor is emblematic of a typical Meson. Miriam our Host, andServer made us a Red Sangria which was authentic. All Tapas were exceptional especially the Spanish omelet, and Tripe with Chick peas. The Paella was a masterpiece of authentic flavor. If You want to experience Spanish cuisine without having to fly to Spain dine here. Francisco
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would have like to give a 5 star. Food was good and fresh. A little pricy, but I understand its NYC pricing. 4 stars was because it took some time to get the check. We spent an additional 20 minutes longer than we would like to. We weren't going to get up and leave the restaurant without paying. I know you have a table of 10, but the check with not have talken to much time to get setup. That was the only concern. Keep serving good food.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was not worth the price, sangria was good, espresso martini was below average
Late afternoon lunch at Cafe Riazor in Chelsea, serving Spanish food since 1974.
This family-owned restaurant is old-school New York and has a great retro feel to it!
We started with some grilled chorizo and had shrimp in garlic sauce for our mains, along with their delicious homemade sangria.
It was the perfect time of day for a long, leisurely lunch.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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