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    Plado - New York

    4.2 (138 reviews)
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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Gunther K.

    Came here for their restaurant week with a group os 7. It was a fixed menu of shared dishes, with a group of 7, we had two and a half dishes per course. The service was fast and efficient, we were taken care of by multiple people who had each course coming out at the same time. Overall the sliced watermelon appetizer and flatbread were my favorites. The atmosphere was a bit dark in the evening hours but the table top lamps were a good addition.

    Lilian N.

    What a lovely cute place! Tucked away in the east side, this place was a good distance away from tourist spots and yet provided a real great vibe for drinking, bonding, and eating in a night life setting. They had many selections of drinks but as a big party, we opted to have the restaurant week menu. We liked it a lot. There are 7 different tapas to share amongst the table. We had a chorizo, a salad, watermelon carpaccio, prosciutto flatbread, meatballs and fish. The fish and meatballs were by far my favorite and I wish there were more given! There was so much flavor in each and had I been able to, I'd order an entire dish of it! We ended with a chef selection dessert which was bread pudding. I'm typically not a fan of bread pudding but it was overall good. If you're in the area, give this place a try! Service and bar are both great.

    Zucchini Flatbread
    Navin M.

    The food here was decent, but unfortunately, the service--specifically from the manager, Jonny--left a lot to be desired. He was curt, dismissive, and downright demeaning, which completely soured our experience. Our party had a 9:00 PM reservation. One of us arrived at 8:58 PM, and the rest at 9:01 PM. When we checked in, the bartender informed us that our table wasn't ready. After waiting about eight minutes, we politely asked to speak with the manager. I simply asked Jonny if our table was ready, and he said they were waiting for a party to finish. When I asked how much longer it would be and if he could gently nudge the table, he snapped at me, saying, "You were late." I corrected him, but he insisted we arrived at 9:07 PM, which was simply untrue. I even invited him to verify our arrival time with the bartender, security cameras, or our own text timestamps, but he had no interest in being reasonable. In the end, we weren't seated until 9:20 PM. This kind of poor customer service really put a damper on the evening. While the food itself was decent--the eggplant was good (though the cheese on top was ice cold), and the gnocchi was tasty--the zucchini flatbread wasn't great, with cheese that was hard and clumpy. The veggie wings were tasty but could have used a bit more sauce. The Brussels sprouts were fine. It also took a while to place our order. On a positive note, the bus staff was fantastic, ensuring we were finished before clearing plates, and the bartender and other servers were friendly and professional. Unfortunately, Jonny's attitude overshadowed it all, making this one of the worst service experiences I've had in a long time. A manager should enhance a restaurant experience, not ruin it.

    Crispy Baby Artichokes
    Phoebe H.

    Was looking for a tapas spot spontaneously a few hours before dinner, and glad we found this one with availability! The taro truffle gnocchi is a must. I couldn't have too much of it because of how dense it is but the portion we got was perfect. The short rib was also very tender and the vegetables paired well The crispy artichoke was abit disappointing. Not a lot of flavor. Same with the zucchini croquettes. The perfect pear cocktail was light and refreshing.

    Menu + happy hour selections
    Dyamond D.

    I recommend Plado, this would be a nice location for an afternoon lunch, which is exactly we did. To our surprise it wasn't many people inside the restaurant so it was pretty quiet where we sat, but they also offer outdoor seating. This is a tapas restaurant so it was recommended you order 2-3 plates per person if you are hungry and want to feel full. (which I agree with) I would consider this to be a pricy as one plate could be $30 a piece, and it's not much food you're getting. However the justification is the quality of the food, so I would keep that in mind if you do come here. The presentation was there as everything we ordered looked appetizing and the taste aligned with this as we cleaned our plates completely. For two of us, we ordered the truffle fries, the charred octopus, and the seared scallops. We had eaten light bites at a previous event which is while that was sufficient, but otherwise we would've needed to order more food. I did like their happy hour deals and I thought that the hours they offered were great and not very common. I'm not sure how much the restaurant advertises this deal, but in case they don't I would recommend it considering many people weren't there on a Saturday afternoon. So even if this is more costly than you would intend, I say come during that time because the food was delicious.

    Kseniya K.

    Service was a bit slow. The space is tiny, so be prepared to either make reservations, wait a while for a table to free up, or come during off peak dinning hours. Indoors can sit maybe 10-15 people max. Very cramped. You'll be very close and personal with your neighbors. Outdoors has only two tiny tables. Not a place for big groups. More of an intimate date kind of spot. Dimmed lighting. I was struggling to take photos of the beautiful plates. Casual vibe that somehow feels understated in the best kinds of ways. Good place for a solitary meal. Or a drink, contemplating the mysteries of the universe. Taking a star off for lack of AC on the hottest summer day imaginable. I thought I'd have a stroke, and I'm someone who deals with extreme heat very well. Zero fan or AC or air circulation. I was sweating profusely, trying to survive the heat, gulping lukewarm water to no avail. What a struggle. The most brutal peak of Summer is not the time to open the front door into the sauce that is the boiling NYC and skimp on the AC. The food was superb. Everything we tried was fantastic. Would return to try the rest of the menu and repeat some of the dishes we had, mainly the seafood & chorizo paella, the short rib, the octopus, the lamb chops, the soft shell crab, and the scallops. Flavors were bright, bursting in your mouth. I got true joy out of every bite. Every ingredient was given justice with careful preparation. Every ingredient tasted fresh and at its prime. You're paying a pretty penny for the quality of the food. Worth a splurge! Treat yourself!

    Brussel Sprouts
    Reema S.

    My friend and I came here for restaurant week because the concept of Mediterranean tapas sounded super delicious. This is a small neighborhood restaurant in Alphabet City. Inside seating is intimate and open, while there are also tables outside by the sidewalk. Kitchen is open and you can see the chefs working their magic which is cool. We started w a first course of fried brussel sprouts - a dish that was just OK. They came with a sauce on top that was yummy but kinda forgettable, id rather have shaved parm on top. Second plate was watermelon carpaccio style salad which was an amazing concept, I would have liked bigger saltier chunks of feta on this and more seasoning. We continued sipping on our aperol spritz and red sangria which were on point and made very well. Service was extremely slow. The entire meal took about 2 hrs 45 min which was excessive for a few small plates. I also really really loved the gnocchi in the mushroom truffle sauce. That dish was delicious and redeemed the dinner in my opinion. I understand this is a tapas restaurant but we left feeling still kind of hungry between the two of us. Flatbread w burrata was the only decent portion - it was cheesy and an appropriate amount for two to share. Paprika shrimp was tasty but the amount of pepper was almost excessive and it lacked other flavor notes. Meatballs were tender and delicious but the minuscule portion left us yearning for more. Dessert was bread pudding - another very small portion for 2, and excessively orange notes which I did not particularly enjoy. I think this restaurant definitely has potential and is doing some things right. I do think they can make some improvements in food and service, hence my 3-star review.

    Julia Y.

    I came here on a weekday evening for dinner, we sat outside since the weather was quite nice. We ordered the crispy baby artichoke, burrata flatbread, angus beef carpaccio, and taro gnocchi. I enjoyed the aioli on the artichokes. I thought the burrata flatbread felt a bit lacking in flavor, or I wished the flatbread was a bit more fluffy or crisp, but it ended up being neither of those. The carpaccio felt more like tartare, as the meat was pretty finely diced, and it came with only four zucchini chips, which was definitely not enough to finish the tartare. You could really taste the lemon in the dish. The taro gnocchi was definitely the standout dish, it was creamy with hints of truffle without being overpowering. The toasted breadcrumbs were also a really nice touch and added some more textural elements. The service was a tad bit slow, but otherwise I thought this was a fun spot to catch up with a friend over tapas.

    Persico
    Brooke K.

    The ambiance of this restaurant is cute. Small and quaint and the service is really good. I ordered the percisco salad which was really tasty and my friend ordered the pappardelle pasta which I tried which was tasty as well. The only thing that was a little disappointing was the price for the portion sizes. What we ordered was pretty small esp the pasta. There really wasn't a lot of pasta with the sauce. We would have liked more. My friend ordered scallops and they were only 3. Again it's really good, but really small portions. Other than that everything tasted delicious.

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    Annie C.

    The Ambiance was really nice and on a wed evening we had the entire downstairs area to our group of 12. We loved the taro gnocchi (puffy), duck (smoked) and short ribs (tender). I liked how the bathroom played some Duolingo for you to learn another language while on the toilet. It felt a bit like you were transported. I liked how attentive the servers were and the host allowed me to charge my phone with them. The total cost was $776 with a credit card and we had 12 people so $76 post tap and tip.

    Summer Peach
    Kim X.

    My friend found this place during his search of restaurants participating in restaurant week! We ended up not doing the restaurant week menu but still got a good array of small plates! The waiter was super friendly. He recommended 2-3 plates per person. We ended up getting a total of 6 for 3 people. The Summer peach was very interesting. I was expecting it to be sweet but it was more savory. The burrata crostone was amazing. I would get it again! The waiter told us to skip the flatbread which I appreciated because I always end up ordering a flatbread. The octopus was ok. The short ribs was pretty good and the spaghetti was fresh but I was expecting it to have more of a lime taste to it. The donuts were good too! I would come again to try the other small plates!

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    Eva B.

    This place had such a large menu with tons of amazing choices. An adorable vibe inside that's perfect for catching up with friends or for a date. I especially loved the taro gnocchi and the cauliflower wings. I'd definitely come back here to try some more.

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    Do you still have the happy hour?

    Happy Hour is Monday at 4-10pm, Tuesday through Friday at 4-7pm, Weekends 12-7pm

    What are the happy hour specials? thanks

    Hi Manny We having beer,wine,sangrias and food for no more than 6$

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    Happy Hour Monday to Wednesday 4-9pm & Thursday 4-7pm

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    Came here for a slightly early dinner after a Broadway show with a party of 4 on a Sunday evening…read more We had a reservation, but it didn't seem like we would have needed one, but I suppose better safe than sorry. The ambiance feels straight of the golden age, which is an aesthetic I'm certainly a sucker for. Even their robust cocktail menu fits the bill and is one of the prettiest menus I've ever had the joy of perusing. Staff was able to sit us a little bit ahead of our reservation which was also much appreciated. Wait staff was also very helpful and attentive, I don't think I've ever had my water glass so topped off! Starting off with cocktails, this place is a gin bar through and through and you'd be making a mistake if you didn't try one of their many options. I went with the 10,000 words, which you simply just give a spirit of your choice (I picked gin of course) and whether you antes) wanted your drink shaken or stirred and the bartender does the rest, so a bit of a surprise! I wound up with their version of The Last Word which was delightfully citrusy but I was hoping I'd wind up with something a little more adventurous app things considered. My girlfriend got the blackberry G&T, which was not only very pleasing to look at but delicious to boot. For food, we started with splitting some zucchini blossoms and beef cheek bao buns (both come in portions of 3). Both were tasty, but I love a good bao bun and these were so light and pillowy, I could have just went for an order of those for my main course. For the entree I went for the roasted half chicken, perhaps the most unassuming choice on the menu but this was maybe the best roast chicken I've ever had. Prepared perfectly, cooked to perfection, excellent portion size, and the kicker of it all was the stunning gravy that I was tempted to lick my plate for. Chicken is very easy to screw up, and they nailed it on all fronts here. My girlfriend went for the Valerie Signature burger with white cheddar and this thing did not mess around! A very rich patty, cooked to her temperature of choice served alongside some garlic truffle fries that made an American classic feel just a little more elevated. Our experience was delightful and I'd love to comeback here again, especially to check out more of the cocktail menu and soak in more of that golden age aura the place gives.

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    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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