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.
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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 55 rated Spanish restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 24 neighborhoods. EZ Paella & Tapas in Hell's Kitchen leads the list with a 4.8-star rating, and Washington Heights has the most to choose from (7).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, intimate, casual, and lively. 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 1 Rank 2 A mid-priced Spanish restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Insider tip: Reserve ahead for peak hours, especially Thursday-Sunday. Happy hour offers special pricing on drinks and appetizers. Known for its paella.
Rank 3 A mid-priced Spanish restaurant on the Upper West Side. Reviewers mention evenings here, praise the service, and suggest it for a date.
Rank 4 A mid-priced Spanish restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers single out the staff, call the space cozy, and come for the drinks.
Rank 5 An upscale Spanish restaurant in Alphabet City. Reviewers come for the food and single out the drinks.
Rank 6 A mid-priced 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.
Rank 7 A mid-priced Spanish restaurant in SoHo. Reviewers talk about the seafood, mention coming on a date, and come for happy hour.
Rank 8 A mid-priced Spanish restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers call it reliably good, mention evenings here, and praise the service.
Rank 9 An upscale Spanish restaurant in Little Italy. Insider tip: Reserve ahead, especially on weekends; sit at the bar for premium cocktails and a lively experience. Known for its Pulpo a Feira.
Rank 10 A budget-friendly Spanish restaurant in Nolita. Reviewers praise the service, describe a cozy room, and treat it as a café hangout.
Washington Heights
6 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Lively
- Casual
- Latin
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Social
Midtown
6 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Social
Meatpacking District
4 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
- Lively
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
- Upscale
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Intimate
- Wine Focused
West Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
- Casual
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Inwood
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
- Casual
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Upper West Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
SoHo
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Nolita
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
- Iconic
East Harlem
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
- Chill
Rank 2 - Authentic
- No Frills
- Neighborhood Gem
Chelsea
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Hudson Yards
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
East Village
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Alphabet City
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Little Italy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
NoMad
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Koreatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
- Classic
Gramercy
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Financial District
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Chinatown
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - 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 EZ Paella & Tapas in Hell's Kitchen (4.8 stars), La Faena Social in Hell's Kitchen (5.0 stars) and Tasca NYC in Upper West Side (4.7 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?
3 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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