New York City is home to the best Spanish restaurants.
New York City is the largest city in the United States and is home to many popular attractions. According to NYCgo.com, 47 million tourists visit each year. Combine that with the city's large Hispanic population, and it should be no surprise that New is home to some of the best Spanish restaurants that are sure to make a special evening memorable.
Tia Pol
Voted a top restaurant by Citysearch and Zagat, Tia Pol is a Spanish tapas bar in Chelsea between 22nd Street and 23rd Street. Tia Pol opened in July 2004 and serves a variety of regional cuisines from Spain. The attire is casual and reservations are not needed. The facility is not wheelchair accessible and outdoor seating is not available. Recommended entrees include Sencillo, 18-month-aged jamon Serrano with tomato; Escalivada, roasted vegetables, beyos cheese and black olive vinaigrette; and Patatas Bravas, rough-cut potatoes with spicy aioli tapa. Tia Pol is open Tuesday through Friday for lunch, Saturday and Sunday for brunch, and is open seven days a week for dinner.
Tia Pol
205 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10011
212-675-8805
tiapol.com
Socarrat Paella Bar
Socarrat Paella Bar is an authentic Spanish restaurant in Chelsea between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue, and according to foodistanyc.com, Socarrat Paella Bar is "even better at the last bite." The attire is casual and seating is on a first-come first-served basis. The facility is not wheelchair accessible and outdoor seating is not available. The décor and atmosphere are charming and intimate, with one long table that accommodates 20 people at a time. Recommended entrees include Arroz Negro, chunks of fish, squid ink, shrimp, squid and scallops; Paella Valenciana, chunks of pork rib and rabbit, snails, scallions, sugar snow peas and asparagus; and Pincho Moruno, marinated pork loin, cumin, lemon juice and oil tapa. Socarrat Paella Bar is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Bar
259 West 19th Street
New York, New York 10011
212-462-1000
socarratpaellabar.com
Casa Mono
Voted one of the 38 essential New York restaurants by the Eater, is a Spanish restaurant located in Gramercy between 17th Street and 18th Street. The attire is casual and reservations are recommended for dinner. The facility is not wheelchair accessible and outdoor seating is not available. Recommended entrees include scallops with Clementine's and parsnip chips; Spanish mackerel with a spicy gravy; and Crema Catalana con Bunuelos, burnt vanilla custard. Casa Mono is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.
Casa Mono
52 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
212-253-2773
casamononyc.com
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