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XyZ Pintxos y Botanas - Permanently Closed

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4.4
15 Reviews
$30 and under
Basque
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Permanently Closed - XyZ Pintxos y Botanas is a new partnership between Chef Javier Ortega and entrepreneur Maricruz Rosas, that brings their two families together to recreate the comforts of eating at home amongst friends. In the heart of the East Village of New York City, the casual and convivial dining experience of XyZ will remind visitors of the pintxo and cider bars in Donostia, San Sebastian, as well as The New Basque Cuisine that have inspired Chef Ortega.
Set in the warm and intimate atmosphere designed by contemporary artist, Ray Smith, husband of Ms. Rosas, the proprietors have chosen to focus on evolving something unique that fuses the creative aspects of food and art.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Basque, Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish

  • Hours of operation

    CLOSED

  • Phone number

    (646) 861-3661

  • Website

    http://www.xyz-nyc.com/

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Javier Ortega

  • Catering

    XyZ Pintxos y Botanas offers catering perfect for corporate events, holiday parties, celebrations, art openings, cocktail parties, weddings, drop off catering, staffing services, etc. Our Chefs are more than happy to work with you to create the best menu that fits your needs.<br /><br />XyZ Pintxos y Botanas is available for private events

  • Location

    102 E 7th st New York, NY 10009

  • Neighborhood

    East Village

  • Cross street

    1st Ave

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    6 train to Astor Place. <br />N, R train to 8th St. NYU.<br />L train to 1st Ave.<br />F train to 2nd Ave.

  • Entertainment

    Art by contemporary artist, Ray Smith.

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

Menu

Pintxos Y Botanas

  • Almejas En Salsa Verde$9.00

    clams in a basque garlic & white wine sauce

    • Antxoa Del Cantabrico Con Milhojas De Pimiento Y Calabacin$9.00

      layered peppers, zucchini & cantabrian anchovies

      • Boquerones En Vinagreta$6.00

        pickled cantabrian anchovies w/a pepper & onion vinaigrette

        • Croquetas De Jamon O De Bacalao$7.00

          ham or codfish béchamel croquettes

          • "Tallarines" De Sepia Y Zuccini Con Gamba$9.00

            cuttlefish and zucchini "noodles" with romesco

            • Gambas Al Ajillo$9.00

              shrimp in garlic and white wine sauce

              • Gulas Y Setas Salteadas$11.00

                baby eel likeness sautéed with mushrooms, garlic and chili flakes

                • Langostinos a La Plancha Con Sal Marina$12.00

                  grilled prawns with sea salt

                  • Calabaza Con Raclette Y Pipas$8.00

                    sweet roasted pumpkin with melted raclette cheese, and toasted pumpkin seeds

                    • Pa Amb Tomaca$4.00

                      grilled baguette w/tomato, extra virgin olive oil & garlic

                      • Panceta De Cerdo Con Salsa De Yogurt$10.00

                        pork belly with yogurt sauce, carrots, and beets

                        • Patatas Bravas$6.00

                          potatoes with spicy tomato sauce and aioli

                          • Pimiento Del Piquillo$8.00

                            basque style piquillo peppers

                            • Pulpo a La Vasconia$14.00

                              grilled galician octopus with chorizero pepper, veg, and a purple potato

                              • Mejillones Con Chorizo$9.00

                                mussels and chorizo in a white wine sauce

                                • Tortilla De Patata$6.00

                                  potato and onion omelet, topped w/piquillo peppers

                                  • Rabo De Toro$12.00

                                    oxtail in gravy with truffled potato puree

                                    • Brotxeta De Carne Con Tximitxurri$9.00

                                      organic angus beef skewer with potatoes and chimichurri

                                      • Foie a La Plancha$15.00

                                        seared duck foie with roasted apples and a port sauce

                                        Ensaladas

                                        • Frisee Con Bacalao Confitado Con Olivas Negras Y Vinagreta De Ajos$12.00

                                          codfish poached in olive oil and frisee salad

                                          • Ensalada De Raices$9.00

                                            root veggie salad on a bed of spiced crumble and cayuga blue cheese

                                            Sopas

                                            • Sopa De Cebolla$6.00

                                              french onion soup with grayson grilled baguette

                                              • Sopa De Marisco$8.00

                                                seafood soup with prawns mussels and clams

                                                Ni Carne, Ni Pescado

                                                • Parrillada De Verduras Con Romesco$17.00

                                                  grilled seasonal vegetable platter with romesco

                                                  Pescados

                                                  • Txipirones En Su Tinta$19.00

                                                    squid in its ink

                                                    • Pescado En Salsa Verde$26.00

                                                      striped bass in a basque green sauce with clams

                                                      Paella

                                                      for two

                                                      • Paella De Mariscos$44.00

                                                        seafood paella

                                                        • Paella Negra$44.00

                                                          squid ink and seafood paella

                                                          Carnes

                                                          • Chuletitas De Cordero Con Zanahorias Y Raclette$28.00

                                                            new zealand lamb chops with carrots & raclette

                                                            • Entrecôte 12oz Con Cebolla Caramelizada$28.00

                                                              natural angus beef rib eye steak with scallions and caramelized onions

                                                              Quesos Locales Artesanos

                                                              artisanal local cheeses

                                                              • Landaff, Landaff Creamery, Nh. Raw Cow$8.00

                                                                • Kunik, Nettle Meadow, Ny. Goat and Cow$8.00

                                                                  • Grayson, Meadow Creek Dairy, Va, Cow$8.00

                                                                    • Cayuga Blue, Lively Run Dairy, Goat$8.00

                                                                      Embutidos

                                                                      cured meats from spain

                                                                      • Salchichon Iberico$8.00

                                                                        • Chorizo Iberico$8.00

                                                                          • Jamon Serrano$10.00

                                                                            • Jamon Iberico De Bellota$25.00

                                                                              • Mixto De Jamon Y Queso$25.00

                                                                                mixed meat and cheese board

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                                                                                What 15 people are saying

                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                4.4
                                                                                4.4 based on all time ratings
                                                                                • 4.3Food
                                                                                • 4.4Service
                                                                                • 4.3Ambience
                                                                                • 4.2Value

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                                                                                  KaustavB

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on November 18, 2016

                                                                                  overall3food3service4ambience4

                                                                                  The pintxos are good but the squid ink paella was not good. It was burnt from below and quite salty. Goes to show how one should not order a valencian dish in a basque restaurant

                                                                                2. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on September 30, 2016

                                                                                  overall4food4service5ambience5

                                                                                  Stumbled upon this gem a few months ago, and have been gushing about it ever since. Delicious Tapas, intinmate and inviting setting. Great for place for a small gathering.

                                                                                3. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on September 3, 2016

                                                                                  overall3food3service4ambience4

                                                                                  Good on the staples, less so as they got more adventurous. Steak with chimmichurri was very tough - if that was filet mignon I am Martin Berasategui.

                                                                                4. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on September 3, 2016

                                                                                  overall3food3service4ambience4

                                                                                  Good on the staples, less so as they got more adventurous. Steak with chimmichurri was very tough - if that was filet mignon I am Martin Berasategui.

                                                                                5. SS

                                                                                  SilviaS

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on August 8, 2016

                                                                                  overall2food1service2ambience2

                                                                                  The croquettes were good as well the sangria. Paella nigra was burned (most of the rice in the bottom had charcoal flavor)and very salty, not so much in it. The food was expensive considering the quality. Service was Ok.

                                                                                6. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on August 8, 2016

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  Went with two friends and had a fantastic time! We had wonderfully prepared croquettes, grilled prawns, mixed cheese plate, patatas bravas to pair with a delicious rose wine recommended by our server. Wonderful, authentic tastes of the Basque country and Spain! Great ambiance to get together with friends for a long dinner!

                                                                                7. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  67 reviews

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                  67 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on July 16, 2016

                                                                                  overall2food2service1ambience2

                                                                                  Ordered paella for 2 at 7:45 while waiting for table Seated at about 8 Ordered small plates while awaiting main course 9 PM paella had not arrived Several entreaties to keep us in the loop as to the progress of the paella did not speed up the process. Went back to the kitchen to find out that it was just being prepared. Requested check and left despite being told it takes a long time to prepare, it is about to come out etc. Never do this, but it just seemed appropriate given the fact that they clearly forgot about us and there was no explanation, apology, just stalling and a lack of professionalism. Felt badly as this was not in my usual repertoire of behaviors, and the small plates were delicious. Sorry for the negative review, but thought it was necessary given the above incident.

                                                                                8. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on July 15, 2016

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience4

                                                                                  Great food, authentic. I'm in love with the gulas.

                                                                                9. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  13 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on June 28, 2016

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  We had the patatas bravas, codfish croquetas, shrimp, muscles, octopus, and filet mignon- all was fantastic. Ask about the wine specials!!

                                                                                10. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  43 reviews

                                                                                  vip
                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  43 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on May 19, 2016

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  If you live in New York or are visiting, one of your stops must be XyZ Pintxos y Botanas, the food is incredible, made with love and perfection. The food is authentic and delicious and it is my top 8 in New York City for sure!! They owners truly make you feel at home! I am really looking forward to going back to eat there again! Gracias! ~ Joe

                                                                                11. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                  Dined on May 19, 2016

                                                                                  overall5food5service5ambience5

                                                                                  I go here around every week, and I am a major foodie. The ingredients they use are high quality. The ambience is super cozy. Nothing negative to say!

                                                                                12. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  2 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on May 7, 2016

                                                                                  overall5food4service5ambience5

                                                                                  This is an adorable spot in the East Village, with great Spanish tapas and wine. While it is very tiny, they were great about accommodating our party of 9 for my birthday. We ordered most of the tapas menu to share among our group, and was pleased with everything. The paella was not the best I've ever had, but overall, it was a good experience.

                                                                                13. OT

                                                                                  OpenTable Diner

                                                                                  New England

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on February 24, 2016

                                                                                  overall4food4service4ambience4

                                                                                  Group of 4 shared several tapas plates and the oxtail tapas with truffle potatoes was a favorite. Spanish wines by the glass was a nice compliment. Intimate and friendly setting.

                                                                                14. S

                                                                                  Sparks041614

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on February 20, 2016

                                                                                  overall4food4service5ambience4

                                                                                  Group of 5 friends on a Saturday night. Not a huge place but comfortable seating - Not always and easy combination to find. Everything we ordered was delicious! Started with a few dishes, then ordered more of what we loved as well as tried a few other items. Pleased with it all, as well as the wine and sangria. Sangria was just right. One glass is a very generous portion, try it. The staff were lovely and I would definitely return!

                                                                                15. GL

                                                                                  GianLuca

                                                                                  New York Area

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                  Dined on February 10, 2016

                                                                                  overall5food5service4ambience4

                                                                                  Small narrow restaurant with great chefs. Each dish was very representative of basque cuisine and very tasty. Wine list was not extensive but had some good value selections that went well with the food. I have been back since my first visit once so far and plan on taking a larger group back in the future. Both servers I had were friendly and informative. I would estimate place holds twenty five people at max. I ate early so it was about half full which was fine with me.

                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                XyZ Pintxos y Botanas - Permanently Closed is rated 4.4 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                Permanently Closed

                                                                                This restaurant is permanently closed.

                                                                                • Cross street

                                                                                  1st Ave

                                                                                • Neighborhood

                                                                                  East Village

                                                                                • Hours of operation

                                                                                  CLOSED

                                                                                • Cuisines

                                                                                  Basque, Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish

                                                                                • Dining style

                                                                                  Casual Elegant

                                                                                • Dress code

                                                                                  Casual Dress

                                                                                • Parking details

                                                                                  Street Parking

                                                                                • Public transit

                                                                                  6 train to Astor Place.
                                                                                  N, R train to 8th St. NYU.
                                                                                  L train to 1st Ave.
                                                                                  F train to 2nd Ave.

                                                                                • Payment options

                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

                                                                                • Executive chef

                                                                                  Javier Ortega

                                                                                • Entertainment

                                                                                  Art by contemporary artist, Ray Smith.

                                                                                • Additional

                                                                                  Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

                                                                                • Website

                                                                                  http://www.xyz-nyc.com/

                                                                                • Phone number

                                                                                  (646) 861-3661

                                                                                • Catering

                                                                                  XyZ Pintxos y Botanas offers catering perfect for corporate events, holiday parties, celebrations, art openings, cocktail parties, weddings, drop off catering, staffing services, etc. Our Chefs are more than happy to work with you to create the best menu that fits your needs.<br /><br />XyZ Pintxos y Botanas is available for private events

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