Tapas Restaurants in New York, NY

“Such a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely delicious, with a great variety of dishes full of flavor. The cocktails were amazing, and the ambiance was the perfect mix of elegant and fun. What really stood out was the friendly and attentive staff, who made us feel welcome throughout the evening. Definitely a place worth visiting in NYC. Can’t wait to come back
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“Here's the review Spencer wrote for you: My family and I just visited to celebrate my grandsons birthday- we like to get a bunch of plates and share family style and this menu was perfect for that. You have to get mezze and extra bread (must try the kubane). We also ended up getting three orders of the shishbarak for the six of us, it is way too good! I got the salmon for my entree which was cooked to perfection and beautifully seasoned. Spencer our server recommended the silan and the cheesecake for dessert so we shared those and boy were they something special- I can’t pick a favorite! He brought us a candle and we got some great pictures. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough.“

“Delicious! Friendly service.“

“This is a bit of an upscale tapas bar, knowledge staff, not obtrusive. It did remind me of some upscale places in Spain. Go eat tapas the Manhattans with chocolate rim omg! Food was good too!“

“We had such a lovely experience at Ariari! From start to finish, everything was wonderful. Stephen / Steven was fantastic—attentive, welcoming, and genuinely lovely throughout the evening.

The food was excellent. The crab is an absolute must, and the duck was another standout. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. The cod was beautifully prepared, although I felt it lacked a bit of flavor and didn’t particularly stand out from cod I’ve enjoyed at other fine restaurants.

One detail I especially appreciated was how thoughtful the restaurant was toward children. Having proper plates and cutlery ready for little ones is such a simple yet meaningful touch, and something you don’t often see at NYC restaurants.

Overall, a fantastic dining experience with wonderful service, delicious food, and thoughtful attention to detail. I’d give Ariari a solid 4.7/5. We will absolutely be back!

Thank you, Stephen / Steven and the entire Ariari team, for such a lovely evening!“

“Phenomenal. Its more of a gastro pub, definitely not traditional Korean. Plates are tiny and portions are tapa-sized, but we ordered eight items to share and were full in the end. Corn dumplings were outstanding: the corn was completely mashed and they tasted like soft fluffy pillows with an incredible sauce made of cilantro, basil and mint. Scallops, galbi meatball skewer and waguy spring rolls were amazing. Noodles was the only dish in our order that was underwhelming. Loved their adult capri drinks in a bag. :) but the best last of the experience was the service. We asked for a table outside, which they didn't have, so we were seated by an open window instead, but within 5 minutes, they came and said they had a table outside for us. Everyone was so friendly, warm and welcoming. We will definitely be back to try all the other menu options we didn't get to try.“

“Delicious food!! The best place I've been to in the east village in a very long time. I highly recommend it 😋“

“Endroit magnifique, décoré avec beaucoup de goût ! Les plats sont aussi beaux que bons, une cuisine travaillée et raffinée.. Le personnel accueillant et très professionnel ! Nous recommandons largement ! Allez-y les yeux fermés et les papilles ouvertes! 🌺“

“The dishes are tapas style, small and flavorful. I liked the Berkshire kimchi fried rice the most with its popping sensation. The birrira mandus were also memorable. You might not be full after this but if you go not too hungry it’s a perfect amount.

They have $2 off drinks for happy hour until 7pm, which doesn’t make too much of a difference at $21, but it’s a nice edge.“

“This place is amazing. We tried the fava bean hummus - bursting with flavor and garlic forward (which I enjoy). The steak and grits was so buttery and delicious as well. The ice tea was a surprise stand out as well. To top it all off the service here is unmatched. I look forward to coming back soon.“

“Sexy af friendly drinks were awesome and food was exceptional“

“delicious tapas, cervesa Alhambra, flamenco de Seville, personable service was all together like the best of Spain. one of those moments that shows nyc always strives to be the best!“

“The care and creative that’s put into each dish is superb. The pre-fix is an excellent deal. And it’s fam friendly even though the food is avant-garde in style. Nice service.“

“Went here on a whim to celebrate our friends special ocassion. The interior is nicely decorated and quiet. We ordered some patatas bravas, cheese and ham platter, white sangria and the chicken! Our food was brought our promptly and we enjoyed our food and drinks. The plates were easily shareable among 4 people and the food was good. The star was definitely the chicken. I'm not sure what they put in that chicken or how they cooked it but it was delicious. One of our friends declared ir the best chicken he's had in his life.
Huge shout out to our server who was funny, attentive and brought us some champagne to celebrate our special ocassion!“

“El mejor lugar de Manhattan donde puedes encontrar un ambiente acogedor y moderno, con comida deliciosa y la mejor atención“

“💥💥💥💥💥 Just discovered a gem! Can’t wait to return. Tucked in on Columbus Av. betw 106/107. Best Mexican food I’ve yet to find in the city. I had the fish tacos! Excellente! Also the best sangria. Our server, Carol, was wonderful. And she gave me a delicious flan desert and everyone sang happy birthday. Thank you Carol and everyone! See you soon!“

“Great food. Good service.“

“Absolutely delicious food, in this quaint delightful thematic arabic restaurant. You truly feel transported into 'Arabian Nights' once you're in here.

I had a great time sitting at the bar, tasting their food and trying unique drinks made by the wonderful Georgia. Curiously they don't serve mezcal, but they use the sustainable niche Mexican spirit called sotol, with which I had the opportunity of trying many cocktails.“

“Accueil est cordial, le personnel professionnel , la nourriture est très bonne. Un petit coin de Provence à New York. Ambiance sympa 👍🏻“

“My husband booked this restaurant for my 40th Birthday and it was absolutely perfect. First, they were last minute able to accommodate my friends joining us for dinner, 4 people instead of 2 on a short notice. Our server was so friendly, funny and very efficient. He had wonderful recommendations and if he didn't know the answer to a question he got us the answer. Also, he sneakily did a setup of candles for my birthday as well. As a foodie Clevelander native I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an intimate but delicious experience.“

“Excellent atmosphere, amazing food, and such a fun experience! I went to celebrate my friend’s birthday, and we had an incredible time. The staff were wonderful, the music was great, and everything about this place was just perfect. I truly loved the whole experience and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for great food, great vibes, and a fun night out! ❤🎶🍽“

“delicious food and drinks menu. service was attentive too.“

“Great location; close to Metro North. Quality Food, Service and Friendly Staff😀“

“Excellent service and food“

“Very nice atmosphere in the middle of the East Village.“

“The pork chop was succulent and had the most amazing spice combination. The barbacoa was the best I have ever had. Not a fan of the mezcal, but I gave it a try. Other more common drinks looked great with a good pour. Good vibe and open late with a super friendly staff!“

“I went to Plado for the first time last night with a couple of friends who had already been there several times and raved about it. They were not wrong to rave! The food was simply superb. Every dish was an experience to savor. It actually made me stop and slow down so I could enjoy what was happening in my mouth. Everything had various levels of flavor that made the experience worthwhile. I can’t wait to go back and try more. Standouts for me were hard to choose but if I had to, the taro gnocchi, duck confit, and roasted carrots were my favorite. Desserts were out of this world delicious and unique so I encourage everyone to save room. The ambiance is lovely and the chef and his wife are warm and welcoming. I wish them a long and successful stay in Glen Cove!“

“maravilloso el show de flamenco“

“Food is amazing and ambience was great“

“We celebrated my 30th birthday here last night, and it was such a beautiful experience from start to finish! ✨ The food was delicious, the atmosphere was elegant and cozy, and the server Lambert were so welcoming and attentive throughout the evening.

Everything felt special, and it was the perfect place to celebrate such an important milestone with my friends. We truly enjoyed our time here, and I’m so happy I chose this restaurant for my 30th birthday dinner.

Thank you for making my celebration even more memorable! 🤍✨ I would definitely come back and recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and a beautiful dining experience.“

“Victoria and her catering team are incredible. I reached out for food for 1000 people for a FIFA World Cup watch party at our corporate office in New York. Unfortunately I did not have advanced notice for this order and placed it last night. When they opened this morning they did everything they possibly could to accommodate our request and I must say from the presentation to delivery and communication everything was seamless and perfectly executed. I really appreciated how kind and accommodating Victoria was and how she made this happen for us. I will absolutely be ordering from them again (with advanced notice of course) and recommending them for future events!“

“What’s a Spanish native? This is one of the best Spanish bars I’ve been in a while, extremely friendly. They’re even let us save our bags because we’re going back to our hometown, and they’ve been with us all the way. I recommend it 100%. So if you’re from Spain, you wanna eat a little bit from Spain, this is the place to go.“

“Fabulous dinner we sat outside in the beautiful outdoor seating, Great service delicious food“

“Great night of friends, family and wine!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of My Favorite Korean Restaurants! Seoul BAP is not just another Korean restaurant — the food is absolutely amazing! Every dish is full of rich, authentic Korean flavors with a modern twist. It’s truly one of the best Korean dining spots in the city. The cocktail menu is just as exciting — featuring creative drinks that perfectly match the vibe and flavor of the food. 🍹 Spicy Passionfruit Margarita – bold and vibrant with a Korean-inspired kick. 🥃 Bourbon Bee Hive – smooth, rich, and full of depth. 💜 Lavender Skies – crafted with premium gin infused with butterfly pea flower and lavender, finished with a touch of Amaro — simply elegant. And the newest favorite everyone’s asking for: 🌺 Midnight Hibiscus – a hibiscus-infused vodka cocktail with elderflower and gentle sweetness. It’s beautifully balanced and pairs perfectly with Seoul BAP’s contemporary Korean cuisine. Best enjoyed with Taylor Swift’s Opalite playing in the background! 🎶✨ Come check out Seoul BAP — where Seoul meets style, flavor, and good vibes all in one place.“

“delicious tapas, cervesa Alhambra, flamenco de Seville, personable service was all together like the best of Spain. one of those moments that shows nyc always strives to be the best!“

“we had amazing time, the food was so yummy.“

“Great service and a wonderful frose“

“We had a great time sitting at the bar (drinks and tapas). we'd like to thank Max so much. Brilliant barman. He made our last day in NY very special (love Mrs. Doubtfire) 🤣“

“Great times and great ambience!“

“Incredible opportunity to listen to fantastic music!“

“Uni bowl but other stuff too“

“a great Basque tapas restaurant. i wonderful gem in Chelsea!“

“We ABSOLUTELY loved it. The food was fantastic so delicious especially mama’s bread!! The wines were divine 🍷 🍷 😋 The owner was gracious and the service was awesome- we will be back!!“

“The Atmosphere was super chill, Bartenders (Anastasia and Kevin) Were beyond exceptional when it came down to drinks and Customer Service. I got Steak Frites and my Friend Got The Steak Sandwich (Both Medium Rare). Their Truffle Parm Fries were the best I have had in my life! Prices were super fair as well. THIS place won my entire heart and respect!! Definitely Recommend!!“

“Superb experience , great food, prompt service, moderate prices...very enjoyable and well worth the money“

“The food is simply incredible. Great mix of very creative (get the Cheez-It appetizer!) and skillfully prepared and delicious vegetables, meats, and fish. We ordered a lot of apps and mains to share, and would be happy to order any of them again the next time we go. Space is beautiful. I loved Loring Place which was from the same chef, and I can say this lives up to the same standard.“

“Tinto is a true fine dining experience in Washington Heights. Amazing service, high end tapas and a great date night atmosphere. One of my local favorite spots.“

“I've been to many Izakaya places over the years, and was super satisfied with its quality of food and services. When it's time for some drinks and skewers for a large group, I was there with seven of my friends, that place was perfect. It had a table for 10, food came out juicy and fast, the service was awesome as their recommendations were very complimentary with beer and sochu. Highly and highly recommended!!“

“Found Poppy’s through reviews when we were wandering the lower east side. Had late brunch at the bar. The place was fairly empty as many restaurants were this last mid July weekend in the city, but one of the owners was out bartender and server. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Leonora who shared restaurant recommendations and talked about how she had wanted to create a locals spot with Poppy’s and she has accomplished that. Many repeat customers. Talking so much I forgot to take photos of the food. I had the avocado toast which was great and generous. My partner had the omelette, also good. The owners care very much that their customers are happy.“