La Vara

The food was really special. Lovely service. Nice ambiance. Not to loud so conversation was easy.

This was our fourth time at La Vara in the 5 plus (?) years since it opened. I found the food to be even better than our last visit (probably about 18 months ago). However, we had to wait at least 30 mins for our table despite having reserved and confirmed, and then the service was painfully slow (although cordial). Our waitress took her sweet time with every request (we were half way through our meal before our wine came) and considering our wait to be seated, service should have been much more attentive. That said, the food was excellent, every dish we ordered was great to amazing. A lot of attention to detail and to the balance of flavors. Ingredients were all fresh, and presentation was professional. Overall, we would return, but it would really round out the experience if the restaurant to be more attentive to service.

Finally got to try this neighborhood gem after walking by so many times. Did not disappoint! Will definitely return.

The food was SOOOOOO good!!
Fantastic service.
Everyone LOVED this meal.
Cannot wait to go back.

We had a very nice moment at La Vara for a brunch. I particularly loved the neighborhood, which is si much quieter than Manhattan with amazing Autumn colors. We had very high expectations for the food, and were a bit disappointed (tortilla not so tasty). The service was also very nice. Nothing outstanding.

My boyfriend’s birthday

Wonderful food! Must go

Without question the best anchoas in New York City.

The location was a little surprising. Essentially a residential area, apart from the one adjacent restaurant. Nowhere in the vicinity for a pre dinner drink as we had travelled from Manhattan. They were able to accommodate us earlier than our reservation and we had pre dinner drinks with excellent olives.
Staff very attentive and the daily specials offering impressive on top of the standard menu.
It is as advertised, tapas, so expect certain dishes to be small. A couple of the highlights were the Migas Aragonesas (suitable spicy punch, Fideua (pasta beautifully cooked) and the Rabbit loin.
Good atmosphere and nice vibe. The table sharing somewhat strange and wouldn't suit everybody. Very enjoyable night but lack of surrounding venues may be an issue for some.

We had a great meal at La Vara - the tapas allow you to experiment and explore, which was both fun and delicious. Highly recommend making a reservation as this is a popular restaurant, even on a Sunday night, which was when we visited. They also included a candle for my birthday for dessert which was a lovely touch.

Great foodie eat lots of yummy things madness! Although the salt crusted fish was recommended by eater, go with the duck!

Really loved it at La Vara. Went with my mum and husband for a long leisurely lunch. Service and food were brilliant. The churros for dessert were spectacular! And the wine options are top notch. Thanks for a lovely day.

So good! Highly recommended!

By far the best authentic Spanish food I have had in NYC. We have been to Spain literally over 100 times for business and pleasure, so for us to find a restaurant that brings back the pleasure of the savory cuisine of Barcelona, Valencia and other areas as well is outstanding. Of special note is the Fideua, paella with noodles instead of rice....a staple in Barcelona. Also, unbelievable alcachofas, fried artichokes, as well as their roast suckling pig. It is no wonder that a small restaurant in Brooklyn received a Michelin Star.

Really outstanding spot on a charming block. Great ambiance and reasonably priced (mostly) small plates. The eggplant must not be missed.

We went for my birthday, and the service, the food, the ambiance, and the overall decor were great. We had an excellent server who guided us through the experience and offered amazing recommendations. The food was fun and shareable, so we could enjoy ourselves and intimately converse. Highly recommend La Vara!

Another AMAZING dinner - exceptional! Attention to detail is phenomenal throughout the meal and the team is first rate!

I love its tapas style (the portuons are small but it was good for us) and the food is very authentic Spanish but has a NY twist.

La Vara was delicious, the cucumber salad we had blew us away and generally we were happy with everything we ate. A few of the dishes seemed a bit expensive for their size, but others were great value and ALL were delicious.

With friends, an amazing array of fantastic flavors.

Food is creative and fresh. Portions are small, although reasonable given the prices. Innovative work happening in the kitchen. A few knockout dishes (fried artichokes, Persian cukes, Shrimp dish). The paella and Migas Aragonesas were ok. Nothing too special. Sat at the bar, service was good.

Really really love how the kitchen decides the order of the dishes. The pacing of food out of the kitchen was suspiciously accurate and everything was incredible.

Really enjoyable experience. Wonderful waiter who was very helpful in guiding us through the wine list and menu.

This is a fabulous restaurant in a great part of town. Food excellent, and creatively presented. Highly recommend.

Absolutely perfect. We had so many different flavors and the service was incredible. Would definitely come back.

Excellent meal, beautiful back patio. Really cool spanish dishes - recommend the migas.

I surprised my girlfriend for her birthday here. A friend recommended it. We had one of our favorite meals of 2018 here.

Our server - I believe his name was Zach - was superb. He guided us through the entire experience like a total pro.

The food (and wine) was superb. It seemed to keep getting better and better as each plate came out. Nothing was a dud - which is crazy considering we had about 7 plates (including the snack and dessert courses). Even the plates we took a "risk" on (ingredients we generally don't love like eggplant) were amazing.

Our favorite plate if we had to choose was likely the noodle paella. Highly recommend it.

La Vara definitely earns a 5 star. A perfect blend of fun but romantic, cozy but fancy, delicious but accessible.

If you're like me, this place is likely a "special occasion" place only but if you have the finances, this would a regular spot in my eyes.

Thanks, La Vara

Top notch. This is superb food that has the table moaning with pleasure.

A must-not-miss in Cobble Hill. As relaxing as it is charming,

Great Spanish food, beyond the standard tapas offer. Creative combinations, fresh ingredients, totally recomendable.

Very good food and ambiance. highly recommend for for special occasions, or to go with friends

It was a good first Michelin star experience. I wouldn't say that I would return but the meal was enjoyable. We had the octopus, chorizo bread dish (could use more of the grapes), the rabbit loin, and the paella.

This restaurant blew my mind dish after dish. Nothing was disappointing - we even ordered two dishes a second time because they were so extraordinary. A new favorite in the city!

Overall a good experience, food is awesome but noise level is extremely high and proximity to next diners, intimate to say the least. We were seated at what was essentially a communal table. Which is fine for very casual dining but not this.

Delicious creative food and excellent sangria. The service was excellent. Definitely recommend this place!

Very good option

We enjoyed every dish, every second, every wine. Thank you!!

I really enjoy the food and the terrace. The waiters were really nice and diligent. My only complaint, if I have to say something is that the menu is kind of short.

You come for the food and the wine which is very carefully chosen and prepared. The food is unique without being pretentious. You dine in a relaxed but sophisticated atmosphere. All in all a special evening out.

Great Spanish tapas spot. Good spot for a date. Eggplant was incredible choice