Cafe Espanol

This spanish restaurant was fabulous! went here with my friends who i traveled to spain with, and it really felt like we were right there. ordered pollo espanolo, which was delicious and tasty, with generous portions. paella was delicious, and gave you tons. seafood fresh. Sangria was pretty good as well. Very reasonable. Tough to find good, authentic restaurants in the city, but this one is def worth going to if you want to feel like you are in spain!

Went there with a couple of friends. Have to say that the service is great but the food is mediocre to say the least. We had sangria which was okay (have had better) and the tapas were fine again, but not great. Finally had the paella and it was again, okay. Will I go there again or recommend this place? No...there are better Spanish restaurants around this big city.

The trick is not to sit on the Cafe Espanol side (the interior is just too crowded), but on the side street at the Tapas restaurant that is one in the same. There is seating in the courtyard as well, and that's where the smokers tend to flock. Just ask for the Espanol menu if you sit at the other place, and you'll have a lot of choices. Also feel free to ask for tortillas and salsa if they only serve you bread. This is a family favorite, and a very dependable place to bring guests. The food has been consistently delicious for years, and the prices are excellent in value for the experience. Stay for dinner and drinks, and then wander around the block to Cafe Dante for dessert afterwards.

Just like the Pretenders song, I'll stand by this place. Have been there a few times, and can always count on generous portions, tasty Spanish food, and delightful sangria. who cares if they have chips and salsa? this place delivers for both big parties and intimate gatherings. the paella can feed 2 hungry guys or 5 hungry girls. don't forget the spanish coffee, where the staff flames brandy, pours coffee on top and finishes it off with whipped cream.

Based on the rave reviews my boyfriend and I are decided to celebrate his birthday with dinner on a Friday night...we were not impressed. We ordered tapas to start, and an order of paella and chilean sea bass. The tapas were by far the best part of the experience, but the main courses were not very good. The patio area out back was cute, and the service was good, but we will not go back.

This is absolutely the best Spanish restaurant in NYC. The food is great, the service is the best, and the prices wont leave you broke. Cafe Espanol is the place to go when in need of the closest European experience anywhere in NYC. During all my visits, I have encountered many interesting people. Whether for dinner or just some wine, this is the place. I really did not want to share my experience for I hope Cafe Espanol does not loose its uniqueness. Ole. Cafe Espanol.

So, I wrote before about how much I love this place, and I must rave more. I've been a single diner there twice in four weeks, and they know me! These folks are such sweethearts and they make the experience so nice. Instead of feeling awkward at the prospect of eating alone, it's so comfortable. Great. it is a sensational value and the food is yummy (I don't eat red meat so I always get Salmon-it is to die for!!!) and the staff is lovely on the eyes and the heart. Order the green beans (I used to hate them, but their prep made me a convert) as your side. I'm THERE tomorrow!!!