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    Tasca

    4.2 (174 reviews)
    PriceySpanish, Caribbean
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Nicole M.

    Had a great experience at Tasca last weekend! We came here for an early dinner before going to a concert in the city. Tasca is a short walk to Central Park (west side) in an early with many great restaurants but this one has a menu that piqued our interest. We decided to share a few of the small plates - the Scallop special with a pineapple salsa, the octopus and the croquette maduras. Everything we tried excellent!! Yes, they were small plates but packed full with flavor and different textures. For dessert, we split the Coconut Tres Leches - I am not a coconut person at all. I typically avoid anything with coconut as I don't like the flakiness of it but this was gooood. The coconut was subtle. Plus, quite a few of the items on the dessert menu had coconut so it was hard to avoid it. The ambiance was pleasant. You walk in to a bar with some tables around the perimeter and then walk up about 5 or 6 stairs to the main dining area. There's also a downstairs dining area but it was not being used when I went since we had an early dinner. Service was quick and our server was helpful with the menu. I'd definitely recommend coming here for tapas!

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    Kristina M.

    What a delightful culinary experience! Each dish we had was delectable, beautifully plated, and thoughtfully curated. The wait staff was attentive but gave us ample time to enjoy our meal and have time to visit. The duck was particularly noteworthy--lean, cooked to perfection, and flavorful. Also, we requested to sit in the wine room which was lively albeit a bit loud once it filled up. I highly recommend this if you can secure it.

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    Paula N.

    The food is UNREAL! Service was impeccable and the vibe of the restaurant was all around exceptional. Came here right after work on a Wednesday and got seated immediately but the restaurant quickly filled up so I'll definitely make a reservation next time. I can't wait to return and order more of the menu- as I stated, everything was delicious.

    Croquetas de Maduros
    Alex F.

    We came here for my wife's birthday and it was highly recommended by a couple friends. This place did not disappoint. The food was really delicious. The yuca fritas and the seats y gambas were light and went well with the bread that was served. The croquetas were scrumptious. When you order the paella it's a little bit of a wait, but it is 100% worth it. The waiter even warned us from ordering too much food while we waited. The warning was well established. The paella was a sizable portion with well seasoned rice and a good amount of fresh seafood.

    Ashley P.

    Tasca is a beautiful restaurant serving Spanish cuisine with influences from across the Spanish speaking world, including Dominican and Puerto Rican elements. The service was excellent, our waiter was attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable about both the regular and special menus (which we mostly ordered from). Every dish was a 10/10. Standouts of the night were the scallop appetizer and the filet paired with yuca mash. Absolutely worth it.

    Lynn T.

    Came here on a quiet 4th of July weekend. The place was pretty empty. Stopped by for their happy hour and had a sangria-which was well balanced, margarita-which packed a bunch, croquette-which was crispy and well presented but wasn't overly keen on the filling and preferred the empanada. The bartenders are friendly and service was prompt. Getting the check was the only thing that took a bit after asking twice for a quiet day. The inside has a nice Spanish ambience. Would return for dinner or brunch

    Chicken Kale Goat cheese apricot sauce beets  This was Dee-licious (please forgive me couldn't find my dish on the online menu)
    Harry F.

    Fabulous Fabulous Fabulous! From entering ..checking our coats ....to be seated ...a great experience. The service was extremely prompt and courteous. Constant cleaning of our table, our plates , and table crumbs are also a big plus in my book! Now the meal. Food came out at an appropriate warm temperature...presentation was good ..and flavors were on point . I must say portions were great and the meal not only pleasing to the eye, it satisfied everyone's stomach with no complaints! Thank you staff..chefs..well executed dining experience ! #goeatnow

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    Frances S.

    Service was excellent and food was tasty. We enjoyed our experience and will definitely come back. Thank you!

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    Califman L.

    The food is excellent. The service is top notch. The ambiance is perfect for this fine restaurant. I had the Salmon a la Plancha, which was incredibly delicious.

    Sea bass (special)
    Isabella T.

    My friends and I came to dinner on a Sunday night. We had made a reservation at around 7pm which may not have been strictly necessary as the restaurant was not too busy at that time. We were warmly greeted by the staff and led to our table immediately after arriving. This restaurant is very nice-- there is a dimly lit, moody, soft energy to it with exposed brick on the walls reminiscent of a wine cellar. I can see this place being perfect for a date: romantic, a little mysterious, and elevated. Our server was really attentive of our table and was very knowledgeable of the drinks and specials available for the day. My friend ordered an Oceanographer as a cocktail which he highly recommended, while I got a glass of the Albariño white wine which was very dry and sharp in the best way possible. For food I tried: - Pulpo a la parrilla: our waiter explained that they had different sizes available for that day (3 oz, 6 oz, and 8oz). We decided to split a 6oz between 4 and it was honestly a very good size to each get a generous taste of the dish. I was windblown at how flavorful and well cooked this was. The octopus was not chewy and had the perfect tenderness to it. The flavor was divine, there was a hint of smokiness, some heat, and some umami components. The octopus was balanced out by a refreshing bed of tangy and citrus greens with the sweetness of the beets. Highly recommend this one. - Sea bass: one of the specials of the day that immediately caught my attention when I heard about it. This came with two perfectly cooked, buttery, flaky filets of sea bass. The fish was dressed generously in this tangy and butter caper sauce that was just divine. The fish came over some sautéed spinach which made the dish feel more hearty, as well as these little bits of steamed yuca which added a starchy and sweet component. The portion was generous and filling. Would definitely order again. - Suprema de ave: My friend ordered this and the portion was so large that she did not finish it (hence I tried some of it). Another very good dish! It came with 3 pieces of chicken breast that were filled with generous amounts of kale, goat cheese, dates, and pine nuts. This was truly an outstanding dish, especially for those who enjoy a little hint of sweetness in their main dishes. The goat cheese added a perfect creamy component. The edges were perfectly crispy. Unfortunately, I was too full for dessert but the options on their menu all looked exceptionally good and intriguing. I really appreciated the high quality food, the amazing flavors, the exceptional service, and the very nice ambiance here. It is conveniently located in the UWS so perfect for a nice dinner if you are in the area. I will certainly add this to the list of places that I frequent and will come back for more amazing seafood and to try their desserts. Highly recommend this restaurant!

    Arianna F.

    An AMAZING restaurant! From the drinks, to the service, to the aesthetic, the music, and the food. We had the empanadas, grilled octopus 6oz, croquetas de maduros as our starters and they were all very delicious! Our entrees were the Magret de Pato and Chuleta de cordero! Such amazing plates and combinations. Can truly say we had licked our plates!

    The bread was so delicious with a little bit of crisp and soft and said it was absolutely delightful
    Karen S.

    Absolutely love this place. This is my go to. There's nothing bad on the menu. Everything is absolutely delicious. The service is awesome and the ambiance is great. You feel like you're in another country. It's just really wonderful. I highly recommend it. Brunch is awesome!!!

    Mercury K.

    I returned to Tasca for my girlfriend's birthday dinner tonight (1/25/25) and unfortunately I was not met with the same wonderful service and food as my previous experience. We were charged extra for accommodating our table's allergies (we requested alternative sides with the churrasco) but were not informed of the additional $22 charge until the food arrived without the side listed on the menu. While the extra charge wasn't a huge issue, both churrasco mains were served ice cold (the duck and empanadas came out hot) still delicious.... But ice cold and more expensive. We also prior to our mains coming out requested a second bottle of wine for the table. The bottle of wine did not show up until we had finished eating 35-40 minutes later. On top of that, it took almost two hours from the time we sat down to receive our mains. Two hours! Rather disappointingly multiple people in my party went up to ask about when candles would come out to celebrate her birthday (we let them know prior to our mains coming out that there was a birthday at the table) we probably went up 3 times after we got our check to see when it was coming but were brushed away each time 40 minutes after paying the $400 bill we decided to leave w/o a birthday celebration. Really really sad to see a place I once loved fail this poorly on such a special day. I'd consider coming back because the food is generally great but will never make the mistake of trusting Tasca with a special occasion again. Dine cautiously...

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    Front Entrance at Jasmine's Caribbean Cuisine
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    The Garden at S'Aimer NYC. A place for quiet conversation in the heart of Restaurant Row.
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    Our upper level dining area
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    Beef Patty
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    Maybe mold on corner piece of Flan. Something go me ill an hour later.
    Maybe mold on corner piece of Flan. Something go me ill an hour later.
    Closeup of the Cuban Sandwich.

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