Rank 1Tiny Tapas and Bites
Inwood
4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$
A mid-priced Spanish restaurant in Inwood. Insider tip: Book the space for a private party or group celebration. Known for its Spanish croquetas.
54 rated Spanish restaurants
Best Spanish Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Spanish restaurants across 24 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 54 rated Spanish restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 24 neighborhoods. Tiny Tapas and Bites in Inwood leads the list with a 4.9-star rating, and Washington Heights has the most to choose from (7).
Prices run from $ to $$$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, intimate, casual, and rustic. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Spanish Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 2EZ Paella & Tapas
Hell's Kitchen4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Spanish restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Reviewers mention friendly service, single out the food, and suggest it for an evening out. Known for its paella.
Rank 3Galicia Tapas
Inwood4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Spanish restaurant in Inwood. Reviewers single out the seafood, describe a laid-back café feel, and describe a loud, buzzing room. Insider tip: Order the anchovies and the tortilla.
Rank 4Salinas Restaurant
Meatpacking District4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale Spanish restaurant in the Meatpacking District. Reviewers describe a cozy room, suggest it for a date, and mention coming in small groups. Known for its Langostinos al Ajillo.
Rank 5Despaña
SoHo4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 6Tasca NYC
Upper West Side4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale Spanish restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers mention evenings here, praise the service, and suggest it for a date.
Rank 7Plado Tasting Bar
East Village4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A mid-priced Spanish restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers single out the staff, call the space cozy, and come for the drinks.
Rank 8Al-Andalus
Alphabet City4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale Spanish restaurant in Alphabet City. Reviewers come for the food and single out the drinks.
Rank 9Enoteca Harlem
Harlem4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 1087 Ludlow
Lower East Side4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$An upscale Spanish restaurant on the Lower East Side. Insider tip: Happy Hour Wednesday to Saturday 5PM - 7PM. Kitchen closes at 10:00PM. Private room available for events. Known for its Pork Belly Adobo Kebab.
Midtown
5 spots
Rank 1Hill Mary Coffee Shop
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2HACHE
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5, 27 Google reviewsPrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Shoe Bar at Nordstrom
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4Socarrat Paella Bar - Midtown East
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 5Broadway Bar
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5, 5 Google reviews- Cozy
- Social
Meatpacking District
4 spots
Rank 1Salinas Restaurant
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
- Upscale
Rank 2Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3La Nacional
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Lively
Rank 4Café Riazor
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Washington Heights
4 spots
Rank 1Tinto Tapas Restaurant & Wine Bar
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Tu Gusto
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Chama empanadas
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 4El Nuevo Capri Corp #2
Indoor3.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Inwood
3 spots
Rank 1Tiny Tapas and Bites
Indoor/Outdoor4.9 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Casual
Rank 2Galicia Tapas
Indoor/Outdoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3Taller Cocina
Indoor4.3 out of 5, 718 Google reviewsPrice level $$$$- Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
3 spots
Chelsea
3 spots
Rank 1Boqueria Flatiron
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Txikito
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3El Quijote
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
East Harlem
3 spots
Rank 1La Pequeña Lechonera inc
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Authentic
- No Frills
- Neighborhood Gem
Rank 2Sandy Restaurant
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 3The Lexington Social
Indoor/Outdoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Chill
West Village
3 spots
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1EZ Paella & Tapas
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Enoteca
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Intimate
- Wine Focused
SoHo
2 spots
Rank 1Despaña
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Boqueria Soho
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
2 spots
Hudson Yards
2 spots
Rank 1La Barra
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Mercado Little Spain
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Nolita
2 spots
Rank 1La Churreria
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $- Cozy
- Social
Rank 2Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
- Iconic
Gramercy
2 spots
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1Plado Tasting Bar
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1Al-Andalus
Indoor/Outdoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1Enoteca Harlem
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
1 spots
Rank 1Boqueria UES
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Little Italy
1 spots
Rank 1Tomiño Taberna Gallega
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1Carlota
Indoor/Outdoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Cozy
- Social
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1El Pote Español
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
NoMad
1 spots
Rank 1Debajo
Indoor/Outdoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1Toledo Restaurant
Indoor4.4 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$$- Cozy
- Social
- Classic
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1Beast and Butterflies Downtown
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Cozy
- Social
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Spanish restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Spanish restaurants on Moodap are Tiny Tapas and Bites in Inwood (4.9 stars), EZ Paella & Tapas in Hell's Kitchen (4.8 stars) and Galicia Tapas in Inwood (4.8 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Spanish restaurants?
Washington Heights has the most, with 7, followed by Midtown (6) and Meatpacking District (4).
Where can I find affordable Spanish restaurants in Manhattan?
4 of the 50 Spanish restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are La Churreria in Nolita, Hill Mary Coffee Shop in Midtown and La Pequeña Lechonera inc in East Harlem.
How does Moodap rank Spanish restaurants?
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