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Outdoor seating in the summer - La Nacional Restaurant, New York, NY

La Nacional Restaurant

4.8
4.8
777 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (917) 388-2888
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Paco Parreño
  • Catering
    La Nacional offers full catering services!
  • Private party facilities
    In addition to our restaurant space, La Nacional offers a newly refurbished, fully-equipped large event space on the parlor floor of our historic brownstone. With our expansive catering service, full bar, and premier staff, we can accommodate a wide range of unique events. The room can hold over 100 people and is equipped with audiovisual technology, including a large screen and a new sound and lighting systems. We have hosted conferences, classes, cultural events, concerts, meetings, weddings, private parties, film screenings, and more. If you are interested in more information please call 212 929-7873 or write us at hola@lanacional.org. We look forward to having your event at La Nacional.
  • Neighborhood
    West Village
  • Cross street
    7th and 8th avenues
  • Parking details
    No parking on 14th street, but ample parking on side streets. Also, a paid parking lot directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1, 2, 3, L, A, C, E, F, M,PATH: 14th street station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 777 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.8Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Spanish

  • Manhattan

    Spanish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Nacional Restaurant offers an authentic Spanish dining experience in NYC, with "amazing food," "delicious tapas," and "excellent service." Guests appreciate the "warm and friendly staff" and the cozy yet lively atmosphere. The restaurant is a "neighborhood gem" perfect for gatherings, and its value for money is "unparalleled in the city."

777 Reviews
  1. Jose

    VIP

    Caribbean

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Finally found an authentic Spanish restaurant in NYC. Felt like we were back in Madrid. Very reasonable prices and friendly staff. Best croquetas this side of the Atlantic. Definitely will return.

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  2. Susan

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to La Nacional several time and we are always so pleased by our experience there. The food is always delicious. The ambiance is lovely. We will continue coming to this gem of a restaurant!

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  3. Grace

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience as always! Delicious food, and very warm hospitality… a warm beautiful space as well.

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  4. Neftali

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience at La Nacional is superb in each visit. Looking forward to coming back here as a regular.

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  5. Susan

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food. Everything is so tasty. Service is also great

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  6. Tapan

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent tapas including croquettes, patatas bravas, cheese and meat platter, and paella. All well priced for NYC. We left full and happy with kids.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious tapas - something for everyone and great value! Very authentic - a must see when in NYC

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  8. Andrew

    VIP

    Washington DC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to La Nacional like 3 times in the last month - it is that good. Carla our waitress was so nice and attentive.

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  9. Clemson

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Savory food. Comfort food. Full of garlic. Clean-the-plate-with-the-last-piece-of-bread cuisine. Like being transported back to Madrid. Every dish was spot on, especially the black rice with seafood. Al dente and moist. The combination of price, quality and value will keep you coming back. The wine list is small, but the corkage fee is the price of one Andrew Jackson.

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  10. Clarisa

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful service and delicious food 🍷a go to every time in NY 👌🏼

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FAQs

La Nacional Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 777 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for La Nacional Restaurant

239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    7th and 8th avenues
  • Neighborhood
    West Village
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    No parking on 14th street, but ample parking on side streets. Also, a paid parking lot directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1, 2, 3, L, A, C, E, F, M,PATH: 14th street station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Paco Parreño
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (917) 388-2888
  • Catering
    La Nacional offers full catering services!
  • Private party facilities
    In addition to our restaurant space, La Nacional offers a newly refurbished, fully-equipped large event space on the parlor floor of our historic brownstone. With our expansive catering service, full bar, and premier staff, we can accommodate a wide range of unique events. The room can hold over 100 people and is equipped with audiovisual technology, including a large screen and a new sound and lighting systems. We have hosted conferences, classes, cultural events, concerts, meetings, weddings, private parties, film screenings, and more. If you are interested in more information please call 212 929-7873 or write us at hola@lanacional.org. We look forward to having your event at La Nacional.
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