Nai

84 2nd Ave, New York
(212) 677-1030

Recent Reviews

Juan K.

Invited here by a friend who saw all the great reviews, just wished we had as good of an experience as everyone else did. The restaurant was nicely decorated and neat, it seems like the night was off to a good start. I ordered a Estrella beer and my friend ordered the red sangria. We got our drinks fairly quickly but waited a while to get our order in as we were seated in the outer section. Instead of the tasting menu we decided to go a la carte and got the Scallop Crudo, Cured Sardine, Grilled Octopus, Ham Croquette and opted for a bottle of wine. We also wanted the patatas bravas and the chicken liver mousse but they were not available. The food came out timely and it was great. Unfortunately we were brought the wrong bottle of wine, which was fine. We kept it as it tasted great when we tried it and paired well with our food. After finishing the bottle, I asked for another glass of the original bottle we ordered and the waiter brought back the very same bottle the incorrectly served us. Not only that the waiter had the audacity to tell us that it is indeed the bottle that we ordered and the vineyard on the label is not the vineyard but the grape... and when pointing it out to the staff they still insisted it was the correct bottle. Unfortunately, that did it for us. Totally killed the evening we got the check and never looked back. A shame as we really looked forward to enjoying other dishes. Not only did we leave unhappy but also hungry.

Andrea W.

Always a pleasure to visit Nai Tapas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Patatas Bravas

Amanda M.

Loved this spot! We came for an early dinner and the restaurant was fairly empty but filled up later during reg dinner hours. Food arrived quickly and was delish! The highlight for me was the portobello carpaccio (not pictured). The tapas are nicely sized for being tapas. We got sangrias but I'd probably try a cocktail or do a white wine next time. They did kindly give us complimentary white wine which was super sweet! Dessert was delish and I'd def try the chocolate mousse next time as well. We luckily got seated at the front of the restaurant so it was nice and private plus it made for great people watching. I'd def come back!

Kyuwon Lee

Classic, properly-presented tapa selections with some contemporary touches, wonderful ambience for any types of occasion, friendly servers all around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Johnny Kim

best tapaz and service! Try tomato and carrots. Special thanks to Raul. ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pedro Peralta

Carlos was

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

TH L

Annie is awesome!!!!!

Gaukhar Ablaeva

This restaurant is simply magical! The food was not only superb but also amazed us with its variety of flavors and quality ingredients. The service from PJ and Annie was top-notch - they created a cozy and welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home. We must also mention the friendliness of the hostess who greeted us with a smile and warmth. Our visit to this restaurant left an incredibly pleasant impression, and we will gladly return here again! A big thank you to the entire staff for a wonderful evening!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meagan M.

accommodated us without a reservation, the food was delicious and our server, Carlos, was the absolute best! will be dining here again.

Abhishek Jaddu

Nai is run by really good people and they make quality food. Though we originally did have a Valentine’s Day hiccup with Nai, the Nai team went above and beyond to make it right for me and my girlfriend and it was fantastic. All the food we had a chance to try on the tasting menu was delicious and the non-alcoholic cocktails/wine that we were offered were delicious…There wasn’t an item that we didn’t enjoy. We left beyond full and very satisfied.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

JR Casa

A meal spot, where consists of good vibe, comfy service, great great food, delicious sangria & a chef and owner who loves to take care of his customers! ???

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cod, Jamon, Sea Bass Croquettes, Mushroom Carpaccio, Fideua, Ribs

Rob G.

Absolute great ambiance in this spot! We were upstairs while the show was going on but it was definitely great flamenco sounds. The food was great. We all shared the food, it is tapas style. Had a great beer Hahou from Madrid. Our server Carlos was amazing, very attentive. He also helped us out with the ordering and amounts of food to order. Would definitely need to come back soon.

Erik S.

Very inventive, phenomenal quality. Going for my anniversary in March. Not inexpensive by any means but worth it

Mike R.

Nai is absolutely amazing! Every dish was spectacular and worthy of 5 stars! Definitely an outstanding place! We started with the Shrimp with Garlic and Pimenton. Next, my favorite the Scallops with Yuzu dressing and lime - thinkly sliced and sublime. (It went so quickly, only could take a pic of the last piece!) The Beef Tartare with Cilantro, Lime and Sherry was scrumptious. Patatas Bravas with Chipotle Aioli were another great choice. Following that, the Beet Salmorejo with tofu balls and blackberry was an interesting combination. Then, the smoked Octopus was a first for me I will always remember. Since it was my friend's birthday, they brought out a Yuzu dessert that was a perfect topper to the meal. Fine service to boot!

Mary N.

Stopped in for a Valentines meal. We opted to order off the menu instead of their prix fix option. The sea bass toast & patata brava were really good. The patata brava was a little more satisfying but the sea bass toast had a fun crunch. We shared the fideua which was like a paella with short cut noodles instead of rice. This was amazing and I would definitely come back just for the fideua. The staff was really awesome and they comped our drinks for the meal, plus an extra glass of champagne for the holiday.

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