Food was fine. Service was horrible. They keep pushing you to order more dishes - I mean come on, maybe people have less appetite for a change.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Octopus Carpaccio
Michael Lee
Great saucing but the portion is pretty small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
itsmadpig
Really really good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Keti C
What a hidden gem! We’ve had a few dishes here and they were all delicious. The Arroz Meloso had such a unique flavor. This is a must order dish for sure. Pulpo (the octopus) was not only delicious but really nicely presented. Cochinillo was just melting in the mouth. The Gildas and Shishito peppers were just like the ones we tried in the Basque Country. Honestly, this place could easily stand out next to any popular San Sebastian spot. And if you’re in Brooklyn, their restaurant La Vara is also excellent and worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Digna Beasley
We found Txikito through the NYC 100 Best Restaurants list, and it truly deserves its spot. This Basque tapas restaurant is warm, intimate, and feels like a little European escape tucked right into the city. The ambiance is cozy, the lighting soft and inviting, and the service… absolutely wonderful. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely excited to share the dishes with you.
Every dish we ordered was delicious — simple flavors done perfectly, with beautiful presentation: • Hot Jilda skewers: the ideal salty bite to start the meal. • Croquetas: crisp, golden, creamy… we could’ve ordered another plate. (Blue cheese • Quesquillas —Flash-fried head-on shrimp: tender, flavorful, and so fun to eat. • Arroz meloso: rich, seafood-forward, comforting — one of our favorites. • Mendreska: cooked beautifully, tender and flavorful with the perfect char.
And the desserts were outstanding: • Flan Batido (the creamy cup): soft, whipped, chocolatey with that fluffy cream on top — unbelievably good. • Pastel de Moscatel: warm butter cake with grapes and crème anglaise — cozy, buttery, and perfect to end the night.
We enjoyed every single thing we tried. Txikito is the kind of place where the food feels thoughtful, soulful, and just hits the spot.
If you love tapas or want to try something truly special in NYC, this is a must-visit. ✨🍽️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gabriel Miranda
I didn’t have high expectations since there is no hype for this restaurant, but the food is really good, especially the octopus and the croquetas. Totally recommend them.
They missed one appetizer that was ordered late, but besides that the service was good and the atmosphere was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Anthony Malouf
Very friendly staff, but no dish stood out to us in particular. Ingredients were quality and fresh but the dishes consistently lacked flavor. The green apple sorbet was a nice touch
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Lloyd Holmes
I couldn't stop eating here! Delightful tastes with notably good attention. The flavors were all quite standard. The employees were efficient yet warm in their service. The staff is attentive, the restaurant shows cleanliness and I look forward to returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ivan Poljakov
The restaurant provides good value. This restaurant stands out in my memory. Speedy service that feels personal. The food showed skilled preparation. It's difficult to resist Txikito's charm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
IK
Best Sangria I’ve ever had! The beef cheek is so crispy and tender
I'm confused by the positive feedback this place gets. The menu showcases professionally prepared dishes. Customer care here was truly exceptional. The people working here elevate the experience. The restaurant offers exceptional quality.
The tapas here are just sublime! The choices of fresh seafood and meat combined with simple but layered flavors are truly unique. Will come back to try out all the dishes on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Blaise Bark
Amberjack crudo was lights out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emanuel Psaltakis (Manny)
Great tapas and drinks with pleasant, unhurried service. Unplanned but irresistible dessert for our party of three was a bonus!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Omar K
Great food, drinks and service. We enjoyed trying their small plates with drinks on a weekend night.
Food was fine. Service was horrible. They keep pushing you to order more dishes - I mean come on, maybe people have less appetite for a change.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Octopus Carpaccio
Great saucing but the portion is pretty small.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Really really good food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a hidden gem! We’ve had a few dishes here and they were all delicious.
The Arroz Meloso had such a unique flavor. This is a must order dish for sure. Pulpo (the octopus) was not only delicious but really nicely presented. Cochinillo was just melting in the mouth. The Gildas and Shishito peppers were just like the ones we tried in the Basque Country. Honestly, this place could easily stand out next to any popular San Sebastian spot.
And if you’re in Brooklyn, their restaurant La Vara is also excellent and worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We found Txikito through the NYC 100 Best Restaurants list, and it truly deserves its spot. This Basque tapas restaurant is warm, intimate, and feels like a little European escape tucked right into the city. The ambiance is cozy, the lighting soft and inviting, and the service… absolutely wonderful. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely excited to share the dishes with you.
Every dish we ordered was delicious — simple flavors done perfectly, with beautiful presentation:
• Hot Jilda skewers: the ideal salty bite to start the meal.
• Croquetas: crisp, golden, creamy… we could’ve ordered another plate. (Blue cheese
• Quesquillas —Flash-fried head-on shrimp: tender, flavorful, and so fun to eat.
• Arroz meloso: rich, seafood-forward, comforting — one of our favorites.
• Mendreska: cooked beautifully, tender and flavorful with the perfect char.
And the desserts were outstanding:
• Flan Batido (the creamy cup): soft, whipped, chocolatey with that fluffy cream on top — unbelievably good.
• Pastel de Moscatel: warm butter cake with grapes and crème anglaise — cozy, buttery, and perfect to end the night.
We enjoyed every single thing we tried. Txikito is the kind of place where the food feels thoughtful, soulful, and just hits the spot.
If you love tapas or want to try something truly special in NYC, this is a must-visit. ✨🍽️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I didn’t have high expectations since there is no hype for this restaurant, but the food is really good, especially the octopus and the croquetas. Totally recommend them.
They missed one appetizer that was ordered late, but besides that the service was good and the atmosphere was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Very friendly staff, but no dish stood out to us in particular. Ingredients were quality and fresh but the dishes consistently lacked flavor. The green apple sorbet was a nice touch
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
I couldn't stop eating here! Delightful tastes with notably good attention. The flavors were all quite standard. The employees were efficient yet warm in their service. The staff is attentive, the restaurant shows cleanliness and I look forward to returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
The restaurant provides good value. This restaurant stands out in my memory. Speedy service that feels personal. The food showed skilled preparation. It's difficult to resist Txikito's charm.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best Sangria I’ve ever had! The beef cheek is so crispy and tender
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I'm confused by the positive feedback this place gets. The menu showcases professionally prepared dishes. Customer care here was truly exceptional. The people working here elevate the experience. The restaurant offers exceptional quality.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Croquetas, Boquerones, Chocolate Flan, Pantxineta
The tapas here are just sublime! The choices of fresh seafood and meat combined with simple but layered flavors are truly unique. Will come back to try out all the dishes on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Amberjack crudo was lights out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great tapas and drinks with pleasant, unhurried service. Unplanned but irresistible dessert for our party of three was a bonus!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great food, drinks and service. We enjoyed trying their small plates with drinks on a weekend night.
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