Alcala

Name: Alcala
Address: 246 East 44th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10017
Telephone: (212) 370-1866
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (618)

$31 to $50

Spanish

246 East 44th Street, New York, NY 10017

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Healthy
Charming

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 370-1866
Website
http://www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jesus Martinez
Catering
Inquire about catering options at www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/contact
Private party facilities
Inquire about hosting a private event at Alcala at www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/contact
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
246 East 44th Street, New York, NY 10017
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
2nd Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking and a nearby Parking Lot are available.
Public transit
Subways: 4, 5, 6 or 7 train to Grand Central
Additional
Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Gambas al Ajillo$12.00
Shrimp on sizzling garlic sauce
Crepes de Setas y Jamón$12.00
Crèpes of Tetilla cheese and mushrooms with Ibérico Serrano ham
Pimientos con Bacalao$12.00
Red Piquillo peppers stuffed with codfish on Salsa Vizcaína
Chipirones en su Tinta$12.00
Baby squid on its black ink sauce
Canelones$12.00
Spinach and shrimp cannelloni with tomato and Bechamel sauce
Albondigas$10.00
Meatballs in Sherry wine sauce
Tortilla de Patatas$7.00
Spanish omelet with potatoes & onions
Espárragos Navarra$12.00
White asparagus on Piquillo peppers with scallion and olive vinaigrette
Salpicón de Mariscos$12.00
Seafood salad
Chorizo en Cazuelita$10.00
Spanish chorizo sausage
Chistorra Catalana$12.00
Little spicy Catalan chorizo sausage
Croquetas$7.00
Serrano ham and codfish croquettes
Llescas Catalanas$12.00
Tomato spread bread topped with anchovies and marinated salmon
Jamón Serrano$14.00
Imported Serrano cured ham
Salpicón de Mariscos$12.00
Seafood salad
Tortilla de Patatas$7.00
Spanish omelet with potatoes & onions
Montadito de Lomo$10.00
Grilled pork tenderloin on rustic toasted bread
Chorizo al Vino$11.00
Chorizo in red wine and onions
Langostinos a la Plancha$14.00
Grilled Prawns
Chuletitas de Cordero$18.00
Grilled lamb chops
Pepito de Solomillo$15.00
Grilled filet mignon on rustic toasted bread
Chuletón Cabrales$16.00
Steak tapa in Cabrales cheese sauce
Rape Templado$12.00
Little packages of monkfish in Bechamel wrapped in warm lettuce with a black ink sauce
Almejas a la Bilbaina$12.00
Clams in a fresh parsley and garlic sauce with white Rioja wine
Plato de Quesos$15.00
Assortment of cheeses from Spain: Manchego, Idiazábal, Ibérico, Mahon, Roncal, Tetilla, Valdeón and Zamorano
Plato Campero$15.00
Assortment of Spanish charcuterie: Serrano ham, cured Chorizo, Salchichón and Lomo with tomato spread bread
Cazuela de Mariscos$15.00
Clams, shrimp, scallops and mussels in garlic sauce
Rape Templado$12.00
Little packages of monkfish in Bechamel wrapped in warm lettuce with a black ink sauce
Ensalada de Atun Fresco$10.00
Fresh tuna salad with Piquillo peppers and mixed greens
Almejas a la Bilbaina$12.00
Clams in a fresh parsley and garlic sauce with white Rioja wine
Boquerones en Vinagre$12.00
Marinated anchovies in sherry vinegar
Plato Campero$15.00
Assortment of Spanish charcuterie: Serrano ham, cured Chorizo, Salchichón and Lomo with tomato spread bread

What 618 people are saying

Alcala reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Alcala offers a "homey experience" with "authentic Spanish cuisine." Diners rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious" food, including standout dishes like seafood paella and garlic shrimp. It's a family-run restaurant where "personal attention" is a hallmark. Frequent visitors highlight its "wonderful tapas" and "reasonably priced wines."

618 Reviews

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Nicole
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food is a 10/10! So delicious. The service is fantastic. It’s a family run business and everyone helps each other. It almost feels like you are eating at a relatives house. I highly recommend Alcala.
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Allen VIP
New York City32 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A nice homey experience and casual atmosphere. A good value for authentic Spanish cuisine.
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Scott VIP
South Carolina315 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent restaurant with homey feel. All of the food was delicious. Was surprised and pleased to find squid in the ink sauce. Garlic shrimp and Cantelone were delicious. Very good service and food came out hot and fast.
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Nicole
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was outstanding. I had the seafood paella, which was absolutely amazing. We also had the filet mignon bruschetta which I am still dreaming about. It’s a family run business and the service was top-notch.San, our waiter, even brought us a free glass of wine at the end of the night. We will be back.
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yara
New York City1 review
1.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
terrible experience! very disappointing food, rude service too expensive for the quality and not worth it. Avoid this place
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Mamaye
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Alcala restaurant food, service and ambience were excellent. We were three of us and we enjoyed the food, service and everything was excellent. We are very happy. as always, we would like to say thank you very much for the excellent service. We have been going to this restaurant more than 17 years. Please go ahead and try the world class treatment.
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Daniel
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owner and his staff provided personal attention to myself and my guest which is rarely seen. We received excellent service and personal attention by the wait staff and the food delicious. My only gripe was that there was no "pulpo" on the menu which is an essential part of the menu for any Spanish restaurant of note either here or abroad.
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Al
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meal and evening at Alcala was delightful. I ordered tapas and my wife ordered seafood paella. It was all perfect. The restaurant is family run, and they were lovely to talk with. The categories available on OpenTable are inadequate to describe our evening at Alcala, which to me was a place neighborly, family warmth, delicious authentic Spanish food. Will definitely return to enjoy Alcala in the future.
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Peter
New York City26 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Paella was a bit watery. There was no socarrat in the paella. Shrimp tasted old both in the paella and the shrimp al ajillo. It was nice to eat in a restaurant where no one was photographing food, and where most tables did not have cell phones out.
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Anomy VIP
New York City27 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place never disappoints! We’ve brought an enormous variety of folks here over the years, and everyone loves it. We have our favorites, but the menu has enough options to satisfy many tastes. Cannelloni & gambas ajillo are the best, and staff is attentive without hovering.
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FAQs

Alcala offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 370-1866.

Alcala is rated 4.4 stars by 618 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

246 East 44th Street, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

Cross street
2nd Avenue
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking and a nearby Parking Lot are available.
Public transit
Subways: 4, 5, 6 or 7 train to Grand Central
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jesus Martinez
Additional
Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 370-1866
Catering
Inquire about catering options at www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/contact
Private party facilities
Inquire about hosting a private event at Alcala at www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/contact

Alcala

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Tapas

Gambas al Ajillo$12.00

Crepes de Setas y Jamón$12.00

Pimientos con Bacalao$12.00

Chipirones en su Tinta$12.00

Canelones$12.00

Albondigas$10.00

Tortilla de Patatas$7.00

Espárragos Navarra$12.00

Salpicón de Mariscos$12.00

Chorizo en Cazuelita$10.00

Chistorra Catalana$12.00

Croquetas$7.00

Llescas Catalanas$12.00

Jamón Serrano$14.00

Salpicón de Mariscos$12.00

Tortilla de Patatas$7.00

Montadito de Lomo$10.00

Chorizo al Vino$11.00

Langostinos a la Plancha$14.00

Chuletitas de Cordero$18.00

Pepito de Solomillo$15.00

Chuletón Cabrales$16.00

Rape Templado$12.00

Almejas a la Bilbaina$12.00

Plato de Quesos$15.00

Plato Campero$15.00

Cazuela de Mariscos$15.00

Rape Templado$12.00

Ensalada de Atun Fresco$10.00

Almejas a la Bilbaina$12.00

Boquerones en Vinagre$12.00

Plato Campero$15.00

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