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Diners' Choice: Spanish restaurants in New York City

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Spanish cuisine in New York City? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of La Nacional Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (773)
$30 and under
Spanish
West Village
About the restaurant
La Nacional has been feeding Spaniards and Latin Americans in New York since the 19th century from its historical brownstone in the heart of what was Little Spain. Today, our volunteer-run non-profit has opened its doors to create a community restaurant and gathering place for everyone to enjoy. The Society sponsors the visas of Spain top young chefs - providing them with an apartment in our brownstone to draw inspiration from La Nacional’s past and establishing a culinary epicenter in New York City for Spanish food. Our goal is to offer diners innovative cuisine, reasonable prices and a neighborhood atmosphere for everyone.

The Restaurant at La Nacional is the catalyst for significant cultural and community programming that reflects the Society’s 158 year-old mission. This includes free or low-cost apartments upstairs for artists-in-residence and opening our event space on the parlor floor to community events, cultural pursuits and charitable causes.

Top review
Susan
Dined 5 days ago
Awesome food. Everything is so tasty. Service is also great
A photo of Toledo Restaurant restaurant
4.8
4.8 (263)
$50 and over
Spanish
Murray Hill
About the restaurant
Toledo Restaurant has been serving patrons of NYC and beyond for over thirty years. Since its inception in 1975, we have been recognized as "serving the city's best Spanish" (The New York Post). Many have come to call us "classic, old-world and handsome" (Zagat 99, 01, 02), decorated in Spanish artifacts from all parts of Spain like Toledo, Sevilla, Madrid, and even Galicia. When you come to Toledo you can expect reliable and consistent food and service, whether it is to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, family reunion, host a company Christmas party or a baby shower.
Top review
Cindy
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
it was wonderful holiday luncheon at Toledo, as always the food was fresh prepared, delicious and authentic. I have been eating here since 2012, and will keep continuing visit Toledo.
A photo of Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1178)
$31 to $50
Spanish
NoLita
About the restaurant
Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita is now accepting reservations for indoor and outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close outdoor seating due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation.

Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.

Socarrat Nolita's ambiance denotes feelings of warmth, comfort, and hospitality. Building on its sister restaurant's identity as a small, intimate space comprised primarily of one large communal table, the restaurant also offers banquet, bar and table seating.

Live Flamenco performance every Tuesday, 7-10pm.

Top review
Lori
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Fabulous dinner on Christmas. Service and food were amazing.
A photo of Tasca restaurant
4.7
4.7 (82)
$50 and over
Spanish
Upper West Side
About the restaurant
Tasca, which is Iberian for "Tavern," brings together the vibrant flavors and culinary traditions of both Spain and the Latin countries of the Caribbean. Offering an elevated and innovative interpretation of Spain, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba's shared food histories, Tasca seamlessly ties together the evolution of their cuisines. In a multi-level, 5,500-square-foot space complete with several open, airy dining areas, outdoor dining, subterranean lounge and wine cellar with fireplace. Tasca conveys both the warmth of a traditional Spanish tavern and the breezy elegance of a contemporary, coastal Caribbean restaurant.

With a variety of unique spaces and conveniently located near Central Park and the Museum of Natural History, Tasca is available for outdoor and indoor dining, large-party bookings and full restaurant buyouts. Tasca can accommodate any occasion from dinner with friends, birthday parties and family gatherings to corporate presentations for 200 guests.




Top review
JenniferVIP
Dined on Dec 10, 2024
The paella for 2 is absolutely incredible. The service was very attentive in a lovely atmosphere. A wonderful neighborhood place as well as destination place.
A photo of Enoteca Harlem restaurant
4.9
4.9 (181)
$31 to $50
Spanish
Harlem
About the restaurant
Enoteca Harlem was born from a journey to the Basque Country, where I discovered the deep-rooted tradition and importance of family meals, and the vibrant culture of sharing tapas over a good glass of wine in the heart of San Sebastián

The calmness of the coastal life, the scent of the sea breeze sweeping over the vineyards, and the joy of savoring fresh, local ingredients are all part of what makes the Basque culinary tradition so special. At Enoteca, we aim to bring that experience to life—a little slice of the Basque Country where you can be transported to another place and celebrate the art of sharing tapas.

Top review
Adrienne
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
Marco the Owner at Enoteca runs a beautiful establishment with wonderful food, impeccable service, first class ambience and top notch wines. Thank you for a wonderful Christmas celebration dinner.
A photo of Alcala restaurant
4.6
4.6 (605)
$31 to $50
Spanish
Midtown East
About the restaurant
Alcala is a smaller, more intimate restaurant near the U.N. which serves food from the Basque region of Spain. Alcala creates an elegant and romantic setting while still maintaining an overall casual atmosphere.
Top review
Adam
Dined on Dec 29, 2024
There's plenty on the menu to satisfy almost everyone's taste buds. Everything we ordered was absolute perfection. If you're browsing the menu and think to yourself, "That looks good," I'd be willing to bet that it is.
A photo of Casa Mono restaurant
4.7
4.7 (2859)
$50 and over
Spanish
Union Square
About the restaurant
Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.

***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.
We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

Top review
Angela
Dined 3 days ago
The food was great and the wine was even better. The best dish was the pig ears, but the Iberico ham,.while pricey, shouldn't be missed especially paired with the pan de tomate. I already can't wait to go back.
A photo of Marbella Restaurant restaurant
4.7
4.7 (655)
$31 to $50
Spanish
Bayside
About the restaurant
Open Tuesday Thru Sunday at 11:30am. Closed Monday. Mauricio Sedacca Singer Guitarist every Thursday. Victor Gonzalez on the Harp Friday thru Sunday. Now Booking Private Events fro 20 to 150 Guests. Pick up or Delivery Available. 3 Blocks West of the Cross Islan Parkway. Monthly Flamenco. Pre Fixe Menus. Events Space
Top review
Juliette
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Fine dining as it should be… Service was top notch and food choices were delectable. The harp background music put the cherry on he cake so to speak. Thank you
A photo of EZ Paella & Tapas restaurant
4.7
4.7 (110)
$30 and under
Spanish
Hell's Kitchen
About the restaurant
EZ Paella EZ means “EASY” Our concept is to make the experience of eating a good paella “EASY”, hence our name “EZ Paella”, meaning, fast serving, good quality, good service, healthy food at affordable prices.

Our simple but tasty menu also offers an excellent variety of options in Mediterranean salads, delicious baked to perfection empanada gallega, shrimp scampi, tostadas con chorizo and more. All our dishes are prepared in front of our guests, so they can see our meticulous and unique cooking process while enjoying a great ambiance. EZ Paella is a great to order take out and deliver and DON'T FORGET... EZ Paella also offers catering service for your office staff or family special events. Have an EZ day

Top review
jean sebastienVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Very good food with authentic taste. Nice service. I place we will go again. The only worry is their goal to have franchisees… usually it dilutes quickly the quality with time. Its not a name that makes a place taste good, but the chef…
A photo of Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1358)
$31 to $50
Spanish
Midtown East
About the restaurant
Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East is now accepting reservations for both indoor and outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation. To book a table online for indoor dining, please select "standard seating".

Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.

Our Midtown location, the most recent addition to the Socarrat family, displays a lively atmosphere that is perfect for small and big groups alike. Book your next party in our private dining room!

Top review
Yoji
Dined 6 days ago
Paella was great but otherwise average Cost effectiveness not good
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