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I can't believe that there are so many negative service reviews. I had dinner there recently and the service was excellent. We didn't have a reservation so we had to wait a half hour but were subsequently seated at the bar. The waiter was very attentive and did not try to get us to order more food, we ordered 5 dishes between the 2 of us. the portions were great, we left full but not bloated. The razor clams could have used a bit more flavor but the rabbit, pulpo, patatas bravas, and pork dishes were perfectly seasoned and delicious. Can't wait to go back.

Very expensive, overrated tapas restaurant. The music was ridiculously noise, as though we were in some teenage East Village joint. Some of the food was really delicious but half of what we ate was mediocre. The waiter tried to impose on us an larger order, which was embarrassingly declasse'. On top of everything, the place is cramped.

Over the years, I have eaten at Casa Mono probably 50 or so times. I've spent a good chunk of time at the counter. I used to love watching Andy Nusser cook (before he moved to Tarry Lodge) and chatting with him about Barcelona. I remember when Ilan Hall was a line cook there before winning Top Chef Season 2. As I have often done, I walked in yesterday with a friend at about 3pm on a Wednesday afternoon and said we were going to sit at the bar have one or two things to eat and a few drinks. The host (who I had not seen before) was incredibly rude and said that it's a full service restaurant and that they expect all diners to order full meals. When we expressed that we had eaten there many times and never had an issue, the host rolled his eyes with more attitude and said he would seat us this time. Rather than feel like we were somehow indebted to the oh so magnanimous host, we decided to leave. It's a shame that Casa Mono seems to have lost its way. Recently meals there have not had the precision they used to. Once perfectly cooked razor clams recently came out near raw. A once amazing fideos dish was overpowered by the uncooked alcohol in the added wine. Hopefully Casa Mono can refocus and return to the standard they once held.

Very expensive average non-traditional tapas in a cramped loud space made for an extremely regretful meal. By far not the place to go if looking for authentic Spanish tapas in New York City. If money is no object and being seen in a popular spot is more important than attentive service or quality food, then perhaps this place is for you.

Food was incredible, sat at the bar, waitress/bartender was kind of unfriendly and had no personality. Place is very overpriced.

Even though they say the customer is always right, this establishment does not seem to adhere to this rule. My husband and I were served the fattiest piece of meat possible. It was practically inedible and when we sent it back the chef told the waiter to tell us that it was fine. Needless to say it wasn't and we didn't eat it. It also cost $40 for the dish since it was a skirt steak dish for two. We asked them to take it off the bill but they refused. We had order many other dishes that were just fine but nothing special and the least they could have done was to reimburse us after serving us a full plate of fat. This place is pricey but the problem is you do not get what you pay for. The ambiance is okay but the place is a bit stuffy for my likes.

The food is amazing at Casa Mono. I love sitting at the counter and watching the chefs cook. The price point is amazing considering how good the food you get is. I highly recommend Casa Mono.