How is La Vara restaurant rated?

Name: La Vara
Address: 268 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11201
Telephone: (718) 422-0065
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

La Vara

4.6

817 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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La Vara celebrates the Moorish and Jewish legacies in Spanish Cooking. Chefs and Owners Alex Raij and Eder Montero, of Manhattan's premier Spanish restaurants El Quinto Pino and Txikito, extend their story in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Spanish, Basque
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Friday: 5:30pm - 12:00am Saturday: 11:30am - 3:30pm, 5:30pm - 12:00am Sunday: 11:30am -3:30pm, 5:30 - 11:00pm
Phone number
(718) 422-0065
Website
http://www.lavarany.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
268 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Neighborhood
Cobble Hill
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Pan Amb Tomaca$8.00
tomato rubbed bread w/olive oil and sea salt
Mollete$8.00
fried egg and bacon stew sandwich on andaluz roll
Pan Mar Y Muntaya$6.00
toasted bread with goat butter, crystallized honey, canadian caviar
La Vara Burger$11.00
nora pepper spiked patties, with tetilla cheese and cebes (charred onions), on semolina bun
Bocata De Pescado En Adobo$11.00
crispy skate sandwich, special sauce, shredded cabbage, jalapeños en escabeche

Frios Y Ensaladas

Salpicon Ponte Vedra$14.00
galician style chilled shrimp salad with melon and avocado
Moje$14.00
layered salad of imported tuna, olives, endive, marcona almonds

Huevos

Huevos Con Migas Aragonesas$11.00
fried eggs, chorizo, rustic bread crumbs, seared grapes, sweet onion
Moragas$12.00
flash fried sardines with olive oil fried eggs and muscatel vinegar
Cuchifrito$11.00
crispy lamb hash with poached eggs, ajo cabiñil sauce
El Quim$11.00
local squid and crispy morcilla with broken eggs, boqueria style
Revuelto De Xamfaina$10.00
scrambled eggs with catalan ratatouille
Potaje De Judias Con Bacalao$11.00
aragon style spicy bean stew with house cured salt cod and poached eggs
Alcachofas Y Favas$12.00
olive oil braised artichoke and fava bean stew, poached eggs

What 817 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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joanna
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best restaurant in cobble hill. That’s all.
RF
RebeccaF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 8, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was superb and I appreciate portions that are not overwhelming; it allows me to try more things. The atmosphere was lovely, reflecting the unpretentious charm of the neighborhood. Can’t wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
overall4food5service5ambience4
La Vara would have received 5 stars if not for the
1
112021js
Washington DC
20 reviews
vip
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience3
Overpriiiiiiced
R
foodiesRus
New York Area
52 reviews
vip
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Relaxed atmosphere, friendly knowledgeable service, with extremely tasty flavorful food! Don't miss the Garbanzos Fritos, Coca de Cebes, and the Cochinillo. Sip on an Albaicin cocktail, you won't regret it!
h
hungrydiner
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always enjoy a meal at La Vara staff is always excellent, food is always delicious and they're accommodating to food allergies, truly one of my favorite restaurants in NYC.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat at the bar and she couldn’t have been more knowledgeable or helpful! Outstanding and thank you for guiding us through our selections.
f
frederickc
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unusual dishes cooked home style, reflecting Moroccan and old Spanish dishes. Best "Andalusian" food I have had outside Spain
ET
EllenT
Houston
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
Nice experience and a lot of good vegetarian options
N
None
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall2food2service4ambience3
For $200 for two you expect a great meal. It wasn’t that. Had 6 dishes, 3 were good not great, fish dishes + artichoke. Two were poor, (lamb & rabbit). Fried chickpeas were good.
SK
SriramK
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful neighborhood restaurant.. We went for brunch and the eggs were cooked to perfection.. We had the omelette and eggs flamenca and had a hard time deciding which one was better. To top it all we had churros which were the best I’ve had since Barcelona
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an amazing time at La Vara! Tried all the exciting specials as well as favorite dishes on the menu and everything was top notch.
DS
DavidS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2020
overall5food4service5ambience4
Our dishes were excellent except for the duck. Although the duck tasted great, it was chewy and very difficult to cut.
D
Dracofav
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really delicious tapas at a reasonable price. Every dish was delicious and we filled up with 2 dishes ordered per person. The cocktail I had was delicious and there were several good options. We also split a pitcher of Sangria which was lovely. The service was wonderful and the bartender was charming while we waited for everyone to arrive
CH
ChrisH
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall2food2service1ambience1
The food is pretty good... but overpriced and portions are small. We had a reservation, stood at the door for ten minutes, and eventually chose the bar over the table offered us - which was directly in front of the kitchen. We waited over 30 minutes before anyone approached us at all for a drink order at the bar. We had to ask someone to take our order. We had to ask for spoons for coffee. We had to ask for napkins and silverware. Food was eventually delivered by basically throwing dishes in front of us. Staff never retuned to check on us or ask if we wanted anything else... we would have actually gotten drinks if they could have been bothered. But they couldn't be bothered. Very poor service. Mediocre food. We will not be back.
MM
MatthewM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The unique dishes never disappoint. They are full of flavor and generally not anything you will see on a menu anywhere else. The service is always top notch.
A
Amasia
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice. Food is good, service very helpful and polite. Good value except coffee. That’s a bit overpriced and they charge by the cup. My opinion - if it’s brunch then coffee should be refilled gratis. But that may be just me. Would definitely go back.
CJ
CJ2000
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Relaxed casual vibe but with very professional service. Food, wine, and meal timing were all fantastic as well, even though they were very busy. Delicious. Highly recommended.
LL
LisaL
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely evening - service / ambiance top notch. Food very delicious.
S
Sara
New Orleans
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious and surprising flavors. The white gazpacho special is one of the best things I have ever eaten. The staff was friendly and I will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and food. Highly recommended
ET
EricT
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, atmosphere and price point all made this restaurant outstanding. We cannot wait to come back.
JK
JulK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great birthday dinner
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was wonderful and the specials were so tasty!
PF
Professor2Foodie
New York Area
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
Food service and ambience do not live up to reviews. Coffee was bitter, brunch items—cuchifrito, tortilla, salads, all average. Was expecting better for a Spanish/ Jewish/ moorish themed bistro.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, the service, and the ambiance were spectacular.
M
Mally1212
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was absolutely amazing, it was my birthday and we have a great time. This restaurant is one start Michelin.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience3
Paper towels in the bathroom please! Also please inform about specials prices seemed a bit high Frozen labne was phenomenal! Amazing eggplant and croquettes as well as wine. Thank you!
HJ
HJLR
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience3
Excellent food and outstanding service. Lights of the rest are too bright for the type of restaurant. Decoration and ambiance could be better. Value was fair not great.
GM
GrnMntn
New York Area
36 reviews
vip
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Vara is a gem...a neighborhood type restaurant - small, quiet, comfortable, with exceptional food. We were impressed on every level, including the friendly, professional service. I can't wait to return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was fine. Server did not have knowledge of the food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
So lovely. Food was excellent and the server Molly really made it an A+ evening
WV
WVneighbor
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved our dinner at La Vara! Perfect evening of excellent food and service on a snowy evening. Every dish was prepared well (we shared 3 small plates and 2 bigger dishes between the two of us) and they timed the delivery of each dish well so that we never had to sit there hungry or rush to finish some because a new dish had come out too soon. Service was really great - our server explained all of the specials for the day and cared to recommend a dish over another by looking at them together with the rest of our chosen dishes. Really wonderful experience and we’ll definitely be back.
VM
VanessaM
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn> Never disappointing
NB
NanciB
New York Area
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
La Vara is a neighborhood gem with a comfortable and easy atmosphere and absolutely delicious tapas! Everything was delicious but my absolute favorite was the duck breast! Wow! Looking forward to going again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing dishes, thoughtful presentation and timing. Wait staff is very knowledgeable and accommodating.
AM
AnnetteM
New York Area
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2019
overall3food5service4ambience3
It’s really good, consistent quality food. I just feel it’s over priced for the portion size (and I’m not from the US, where diners generally enjoy very large portions)
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. So kind to put up with a late large order. Made it an anniversary to remember. We're still talking about it and can't wait to go back!
W
Williammcrory12
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best restaurant in Brooklyn. Definitely going back.
A
Ashley
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary

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La Vara is rated 4.6 stars by 817 OpenTable diners.

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268 Clinton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Additional information

Neighborhood
Cobble Hill
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 11:00pm Friday: 5:30pm - 12:00am Saturday: 11:30am - 3:30pm, 5:30pm - 12:00am Sunday: 11:30am -3:30pm, 5:30 - 11:00pm
Cuisines
Spanish, Basque
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.lavarany.com/
Phone number
(718) 422-0065

La Vara

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Dulces

Ensaimaidas$6.00

Torrijas$8.00

Churros$6.00

Panes

Pan Amb Tomaca$8.00

Mollete$8.00

Pan Mar Y Muntaya$6.00

La Vara Burger$11.00

Bocata De Pescado En Adobo$11.00

Frios Y Ensaladas

Salpicon Ponte Vedra$14.00

Moje$14.00

Huevos

Huevos Con Migas Aragonesas$11.00

Moragas$12.00

Cuchifrito$11.00

El Quim$11.00

Revuelto De Xamfaina$10.00

Potaje De Judias Con Bacalao$11.00

Alcachofas Y Favas$12.00

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