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

La Nacional Restaurant

4.8 (828)
$30 and under
Spanish
239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
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 150+ 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
  • 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 828 people are saying

La Nacional Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Spanish

  • Manhattan

    Spanish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Nacional Restaurant offers "authentic Spanish food" with "delicious tapas" and "wonderful service." Located in a "100-year-old Spanish social club," it boasts a "relaxing ambiance" and "reasonable prices." Highlights include "flavorful paella" and "best churros." Enjoy a "spirited flamenco show" upstairs. A must-visit for a "taste of Spain in NYC."
828 Reviews
  1. Mona

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef, who is from Valencia, makes wonderful Valencia-inflected rice dishes, along with the usual Spanish classics. It’s always delicious! The neighborhood ambience is some of the best in the city, as is only befitting at La Nacional, which is actually a 100-year old Spanish social club. Everyone is friendly and upbeat. I’ve been dining at La Nacional for years and it only gets better. Upstairs, if you arrive on the right night, there may be a spirited flamenco show. Ole!

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  2. Yasmine

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We loved the croquettes, both the ham and the mushroom, alrhough the mushroom had more flavor. The gambas al ajillo were good, but not extraordinary. The tortilla was tasteless and reheated. We also ordered the artoz con scallops. That was the best dish of the night.

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  3. ernest VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night as usual!!! Food and service always excellent!

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  4. Andrea

    Oxford/Oxfordshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Spanish restaurant, every food was delicious. Best churros and patatas bravas I ever had!

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  5. Joe

    Caribbean2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Perplexingly bad service. I spent a solid hour wanting to order more and being ignored.

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  6. Yulia

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to a lot pf Spanish restaurants in NYC. I’ve also been to Spain many times and my live for tapas originated in the home land. This restaurant offers by far the most authentic tapas and drinks i’ve had outside of Spain!!!

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  7. Patricia VIP

    New York City108 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Brought friends from abroad, they love tapas & seafood...they really enjoyed everything. The Apps were great as usual, I have to say their Pan Tomaca always a winner. This time we ordered seafood paella with chicken...pretty darn good!! I cooked so I can definitely tell that chef uses fish/ seafood broth for flavor...that's my taste. We had a nice red wine + they have new menu definitely chrck it out!!...Everything was just superb!! If you want real tapas & flavors of Spain this is the place to come and Savor. Will continue to dine here & bring friends to enjoy a corner of Spain! Ole!

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  8. Ozlem

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were excellent. We had a variety of items ranging from the seafood paella, bruschetta, macaroni and cheese and empanadas and everything was delicious.

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  9. Melanie

    New Mexico1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Service immaculate. Very authentic.

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  10. Marwan VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time. On a visit to NYC. Busy snd service a bit slow. When you go past that you appreciate the immersive authentic dining experience. Unpretentious. Excellent food (paella, octopus, salads, boquerones, iberian ham, flan) all heavenly. Will be a regular stop.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 32 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
  • 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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