Diners' Choice: Spanish restaurants in Manhattan

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Updated July 05, 2025

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La Nacional Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (828)

$30 and under

Spanish

West Village

About the restaurant

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.

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Mona

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

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!

Buceo 95

4.8

4.8 (60)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Upper West Side

About the restaurant

Buceo 95 specializes in Spanish cuisine. It's known to locals as Barcelona off Broadway for its authentic appetizers, entrees, tapas and wines. Begin with an appetizer like pan con tomate, tortilla espanola, patatas fritas or croquetas de queso de cabra. Move on to one of the hearty and creative entrees, including pollo de canarias, bocadillo bisonte, calamari frito con arroz Negro and gambas al ajillo. Buceo 95 also offers a variety of traditional tapas with house-mixed olives, fried Marcona almonds and jamon serrano. Traditional tapas dishes come with a 3-ounce glass of Gomez Nevado Fino Sherry.

Buceo 95 combines chic decor and a comfortable dining area with friendly staff and authentic food. Schedule a special Cochinillo Dinner with a group of 6-12 people to get a true Spanish experience with a roast suckling pig.

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Michael

Dined 3 days ago

Good food, good service, relaxed atmosphere. I’d come back.

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea

4.8

4.8 (2182)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Chelsea

About the restaurant

Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea is now accepting reservations for outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation.

Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.

Socarrat Paella Bar Chelsea's ambiance denotes feelings of warmth, comfort and hospitality. A neighborhood staple with a small, intimate space comprised primarily of one large communal table with bar and smaller communal tables available.

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doraVIP

Dined on Jun 28, 2025

Fabulous food, drinks, service and atmosphere! Always a delight!

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4.7

4.7 (2958)

$50 and over

Spanish

Union Square

About the restaurant

Casa Mono and its sister restaurant, Bar Jamon, are located next to each other on Irving Place and 17th Street, just east of Union Square. Awarded three stars from The New York Times in 2015 and a Michelin Star in 2009 (and every year since), Casa Mono is a tapas bar restaurant inspired by the cooking of Spain’s Costa Brava.

***Keeping our guests and staff safe is our number one priority.
We are strictly following CDC, OSHA and NYC Health Department guidelines.***

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BarryVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Probably the best tapas in NYC. Quite neighborhood but close to union square

Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East

4.6

4.6 (1369)

$31 to $50

Spanish

Midtown East

About the restaurant

Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East is now accepting reservations for both indoor and outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation. To book a table online for indoor dining, please select "standard seating".

Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.

Our Midtown location, the most recent addition to the Socarrat family, displays a lively atmosphere that is perfect for small and big groups alike. Book your next party in our private dining room!

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Andrew

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

First, the food is always excellent. The tapas are perfect and the paella great. This is our second time at this location -- we've dined in the Nolita one as well -- and every time seems better than the last. THAT SAID . . . what was particularly wonderful this evening was the service. At every step of the way, we felt taken care of. It was great food and a great evening. Thanks.

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Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita

4.7

4.7 (1203)

$31 to $50

Spanish

NoLita

About the restaurant

Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita is now accepting reservations for indoor and outdoor dining, weather permitting. In the case where we need to close outdoor seating due to inclement weather, we will contact you the day of your reservation.

Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.

Socarrat Nolita's ambiance denotes feelings of warmth, comfort, and hospitality. Building on its sister restaurant's identity as a small, intimate space comprised primarily of one large communal table, the restaurant also offers banquet, bar and table seating.

Live Flamenco performance every Tuesday, 7-10pm.

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Amber

Dined 5 days ago

The paella was pretty good, especially the crispy bits. The service was amazing. They were very attentive and I highly recommend.

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Experience

Sizzling Rhythms: Flamenco Night

Experience

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH🥂

Toledo Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (274)

$50 and over

Spanish

Murray Hill

About the restaurant

Toledo Restaurant has been serving patrons of NYC and beyond for over thirty years. Since its inception in 1975, we have been recognized as "serving the city's best Spanish" (The New York Post). Many have come to call us "classic, old-world and handsome" (Zagat 99, 01, 02), decorated in Spanish artifacts from all parts of Spain like Toledo, Sevilla, Madrid, and even Galicia. When you come to Toledo you can expect reliable and consistent food and service, whether it is to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, family reunion, host a company Christmas party or a baby shower.

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AnnaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent restaurant. Delicious food and incredible service

La Barra at Mercado Little Spain

4.6

4.6 (234)

$30 and under

Spanish

Hudson Yards

About the restaurant

To truly understand Spanish cuisine, it's necessary to dive deep into the world of tapas. At La Barra, you'll have the opportunity to do so, exploring the many beloved dishes from tapas bars all around Spain. Both the classics and regional favorites are represented, from traditional croquetas de jamón to Andalusia's tiny fried puntillitas, and a wide selection of wines from around the country are available by the glass or bottle.

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Sharen

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

Delicious food, great service, tasty sangria, we had a great time and will return!

Pil Pil

4.5

4.5 (93)

$30 and under

Spanish

Upper East Side

About the restaurant

Welcome to PilPil, where every visit promises an unforgettable experience in a warm and welcoming setting. Our Spanish restaurant is not just a place to eat—it's a place to feel at home. Our menu features delectable tapas, signature sangria, and an exquisite selection of Spanish wines, crafted with love to bring the flavors of Spain to your table.
Take a moment to appreciate our unique and charming decor: tree roots elegantly adorn the ceiling, creating a cozy, natural ambiance, while a beautiful mural graces our back wall, telling a story of tradition and artistry.
We welcome gatherings of all sizes, hosting parties and events. No celebration is too small, and no detail is overlooked. Our daily lunch specials offer delightful options, ensuring every visit is special. At PilPil, everyone is invited to join the feast. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with memories. Let’s make every meal a celebration! Looking forward to welcoming you!

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jennifer

Dined on May 26, 2025

Food was excellent. Especially grilled octopus and calamari. The chef brought us food. He was very friendly

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Experience

bottomless brunch

Experience

The Happiest of all Hours

EZ Paella & Tapas

4.5

4.5 (137)

$30 and under

Spanish

Hell's Kitchen

About the restaurant

EZ Paella EZ means “EASY” Our concept is to make the experience of eating a good paella “EASY”, hence our name “EZ Paella”, meaning, fast serving, good quality, good service, healthy food at affordable prices.

Our simple but tasty menu also offers an excellent variety of options in Mediterranean salads, delicious baked to perfection empanada gallega, shrimp scampi, tostadas con chorizo and more. All our dishes are prepared in front of our guests, so they can see our meticulous and unique cooking process while enjoying a great ambiance. EZ Paella is a great to order take out and deliver and DON'T FORGET... EZ Paella also offers catering service for your office staff or family special events. Have an EZ day

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Lester

Dined 2 days ago

Food was great and the service was very good! For some authentic Venezuelan food, try ES Paella & Tapas.

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