Nai Tapas Restaurant

Name: Nai Tapas Restaurant
Address: 84 2nd Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10003
Telephone: (212) 677-1030
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1013)

$50 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

84 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

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2 people

May 1, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

Welcome to Nai – A Galician Dining Experience

Nestled in the heart of the East Village, Nai offers an elevated take on Spanish tapas inspired by Galicia. Chef Ruben Rodriguez brings his heritage, artistry, and deep respect for tradition to every dish, turning simple ingredients into something unforgettable.

Our seasonal tasting menu showcases Galicia’s rich flavors through Chef Ruben’s creative lens. Whether you’re joining us for an intimate dinner, Flamenco performances on Thursdays and Saturdays, or our cozy Happy Hour escape Monday–Wednesday (5–7pm) with half-price sangria pitchers, $6 beers, and $10 house wine, Nai is where food, culture, and hospitality come together.

Reservations are recommended, with limited bar seating for walk-ins. Our curated wine list and seasonal cocktails complete the experience.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 677-1030
Website
http://nairestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ruben Rodriguez

Location
84 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
5th street and 2nd avenue
Parking details
None
Public transit
Astor place, F train, L train, N R W trains
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Flamenco Shows Every Thursday and Saturday
Multiple dates available
Sat - 8:00 PM - 8:15 PM
Be transported to Spain with Flamenco shows every Thursday and Saturday at Nai! Experience an enchanting evening where passion meets artistry, as centuries-old Gitano traditions come alive through hypnotic dance, soulful singing (cante), and masterful guitar. Our performers weave complex rhythms with raw emotion, creating an unforgettable spectacle of movement, music, and cultural expression. Shows feature authentic dancers, guitar, cajon, castañets, and cante. Show times vary - please confirm when booking. ¡Olé! Please request the flamenco room.

SCALLOP CRUDO$23.00
piparra consommé, mint
SEA BASS TOAST$22.00
black tobiko, orange
COD$22.00
yuzu-shallot, furikake, chive oil
OCTOPUS$29.00
pulpo a la gallega, pimenton de la vera, EVOO
FIDUEÀ$30.00
shrimp, mussel, tobiko, seaweed, aioli, spicy sausage
COCONUT CRÊPE$25.00
crab, shrimp, zamburiña, sweet sherry

MEAT

BEEF TARTARE$25.00
cured egg, naan, sherry
CROQUETTE$15.00
serrano ham
DUCK CONFIT$24.00
gastrique, Thai chili romesco
PRIME RIBEYE KATSU$30.00
45 day aged, estrella galicia batter, milk bread, aioli
BEEF CHEEK$25.00
spicy demi, pea purée

What 1,013 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Tapas / Small Plates
Manhattan
Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nai Tapas Restaurant offers an enchanting atmosphere with "great food and wine pairing." It's perfect for romantic evenings or date nights, featuring an "incredible Flamenco show." Guests rave about the "amazing food," "fabulous service," and "authentic tapas." The tasting menu and wine pairing are highly recommended for a memorable dining experience.

1,013 Reviews

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Karen VIP
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The place is great! Food was fabulous, service was attentive and the atmosphere was very cool:) Highly recommend!
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Thi
Raleigh3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came here with my fiance for his birthday. The Flamenco show is incredible and the ambiance was so romantic. We got the $140/person Tasting Menu which I highly recommend because the ingredients and the technique they use for the tasting menu is more elevated than the regular a la carte menu. Plus, you get to try different dishes when you don’t know what to order. We also got Wine Pairing and it surprisingly only costs $50/person for 8 glasses to go with your 8 courses, plus a welcome sake. Our waiter poured a generous amount every time so my fiance and I ended up very drunk and blacking out towards the end of our meal LOL but it was such a fun night. 100% recommend this place and I will def go back!
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Kirk
Dallas2 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food and wine paring. Best restaurant of my week in nyc
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best tapas I've ever had in NYC. Lovely service. Great atmosphere.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely a very cute date spot. The food is amazinggggggg, the staff is very friendly and the flamenco dancers is a bonus. Try the ice cream for desert. You will not regret it!
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Kevin
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, very creative and tasty. Staff were really friendly too. Be sure to order some bread to soak up the sauce!
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Richard
New York City19 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 22, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Never should have taken our reservation since they had a private party booked for the entire restaurant and they put us on the outside in sort of a glass enclosure off the sidewalk which was very unpleasant and chilly. The food was uninspiring but pricey and not at all what we expected from a tapas menu. The service was fine but all and all it was not a good experience.
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Patrick
Montreal2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I been there for so many times, even though they moved to the new location, but they still keep the food level. I love the authentic tapas. Services was excellent.
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Melissa
Charleston1 review
5.0
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Felt very valued and cared for. Food was amazing. Service was excellent.
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Wayne
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice staff and the food is always good. Wine selection is good and well priced. Good for small groups.
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Nai Tapas Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 1013 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

May 1, 2025

10:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

84 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003

Additional information

Cross street
5th street and 2nd avenue
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Astor place, F train, L train, N R W trains
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ruben Rodriguez
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nairestaurant.com/
Phone number
(212) 677-1030

Nai Tapas Restaurant

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Flamenco Shows Every Thursday and Saturday

Menu

BREAD

BREAD$12.00

VEGETABLE

CHICKPEA$18.00

TOMATO$15.00

ROASTED CARROT$18.00

PATATAS BRAVAS$16.00

PORTOBELLO CARPACCIO$22.00

SEAFOOD

SCALLOP CRUDO$23.00

SEA BASS TOAST$22.00

COD$22.00

OCTOPUS$29.00

FIDUEÀ$30.00

COCONUT CRÊPE$25.00

MEAT

BEEF TARTARE$25.00

CROQUETTE$15.00

DUCK CONFIT$24.00

PRIME RIBEYE KATSU$30.00

BEEF CHEEK$25.00

What 1,013 people are saying

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