How is EMILIA by Nai restaurant rated?

EMILIA by Nai

4.5 (46)

$30 and under

Farm-to-table

174 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009-4506

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for special occasions

Chef Ruben Rodriguez pays homage to his Grandmother Emilia, but most importantly, to his home roots.

It has a unique simplicity to its culture and the seasonality, and this is exuded through the cuisine at Emilia.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 677-1030
Website
http://www.nairestaurant.con/emilia
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
174 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009-4506
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
1st Ave between 10th St and 11th St
Parking details
None
Public transit
Nearest Subways:–1st Avenue Station (L) –8th Street Station (N,Q,R,W)–Astor Place Station (4,6)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

Maitake$20.00
Maitake-bomba rice, squid ink, saffron aioli
Onion$17.00
Onion puff pastry, shallot, greens, goat cheese
Carrot$16.00
Roasted carrot, red curry, quinoa, grapefruit
Squash$15.00
Honey comb squash brulee, citrus, winter green
Eggplant$16.00
Smoked eggplant agnolotti, pecorino, sage, brown butter
Shiitake$18.00
Shiitake katsu, brioche, garlic aioli, curried onion

Sea

Shrimp$13.00
Shrimp bechamel croquette, lemon mayo, nori
Sea Bass$21.00
Black sea bass, soy-garlic-evoo, spinach, daikon
Mussels$18.00
Mussel escabeche, cauliflower, burgundy truffle
Salmon$18.00
Salmon crudo, salmon roe, persimmon
Trout$16.00
Trout toast, garlic focaccia, roasted pepper, sherry vinegar, parsley

Land

Skirt Steak$28.00
Skirt steak sando, citrus gastrique, frisee
Pork Cheek$25.00
Braised iberico pork cheek, yam, fried kale

What 46 people are saying

EMILIA by Nai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

46 Reviews

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Juan
New York City8 reviews
4.0
Dined on September 9, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. We also saw a flamenco show. I'd definitely go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on September 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came in for a Bachelorette party. Staff was super attentive (multiple people checked on our table and made sure our experience was top notch). The flamenco show was impressive and the paella and sangria were delicious!
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AngelL
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Made a dinner reservation for two w/ the flamenco experience. The food was excellent, flavorful and the menu is very interesting. The atmosphere of the restaurant is extremely pleasant, low lighting and has a great aesthetic. Tried the Sangria, a little on the light side but decided to get a glass of Pinot and it was much better. The flamenco show was amazing, it transports you to another dimension. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, gave us great recommendations. I will be coming back in the near future!
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JasonM
Indiana1 review
4.0
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was good. The service was great. The entertainment was intriguing. All in all had a nice time. Only wish the menu had more gluten free friendly options, and a couple more seafood options that didn't involve shellfish. Unfortunately, shellfish allergies extend to octopus, but not calamari. A nice calamari tapas would be good. GF batters taste better and hold up better in presentation anyway and for the prices charged, they'd still make money.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely superb and the tapas-sized portions allow you to order ALL the things. The flamenco (on Saturdays only) is such a special treat. Emilia is a must-try!
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MartinaD
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was great. The spanish music was perfect and the food was amazing
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JinnyC
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived early for a 6pm reservation. The restaurant was very quiet. We ordered wine and food. The manager offered us an upgrade on the wine at no extra cost because they ran out of the one we wanted. The calamar stew was delicious, served with fresh toasted bread and chick peas. However not stew-like, the sauce was tasty. Grilled octopus was crunchy on the outside, tender and savory when you bite into it, served over flavorful mash potatoes. If you want something a little more filling, the shitake with brioche is good. We stayed to watch the Flamenco dancers who were energetic and skillful. We enjoyed a leisurely meal at Emilia by Nai. At no time did we feel rushed even though we were there for a little over 2 hours.
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RuthS
New York City3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Open Table’s website listed a totally different menu and had few items we could actually order. The food was disappointing. Will not be returning.
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JudyT
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just returned from Basque area and this just brought me back. I don’t get why they are not more crowded. The food and service was excellent. Food was perfectly balanced and the space is super cute and has great light with an open kitchen area.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable. Every bite of every order was filled with flavor. It’s clear that the chef/owner takes great care in maintaining a exceptionally high degree of quality in both the cuisine and the service. Absolutely no complaints. A perfect meal.
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EMILIA by Nai is rated 4.5 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

174 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009-4506

Additional information

Cross street
1st Ave between 10th St and 11th St
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Nearest Subways:–1st Avenue Station (L) –8th Street Station (N,Q,R,W)–Astor Place Station (4,6)
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

Website
http://www.nairestaurant.con/emilia
Phone number
(212) 677-1030

EMILIA by Nai

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Menu

To Start

Oysters$16.00

Iberico Ham$29.00

Cheese$21.00

Mousse$17.00

Garden

Maitake$20.00

Onion$17.00

Carrot$16.00

Squash$15.00

Eggplant$16.00

Shiitake$18.00

Sea

Shrimp$13.00

Sea Bass$21.00

Mussels$18.00

Salmon$18.00

Trout$16.00

Land

Skirt Steak$28.00

Pork Cheek$25.00

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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