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I didn't come in with high expectations given it looked like the reviews have been mixed. Admittedly, I also didn't expect there to be a ton of food given this is a tapas restaurant and I was going with a party of 5. Therefore, I did eat a bit prior to arriving so I would not be hangry. I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty the food was and we did order a good amount of plates (9-10) with variety. Our server was also upfront that they serve small plates. I didn't get a chance to take a photo of everything but was definitely most impressed by the Japanese sausage with the salty olive/pickle combo. I also remember getting a very tasty and refreshing mocktail that I believe was grape flavored which wasn't too sweet. This was a nice space to have a relaxing evening and catch up with friends. Definitely recommend!
Great service and great food. Of course it is a little cramped. And with tapas there are always some meh's and yums. The Japanese sausage was meh but the amberjack, trout and white bean with shrimp and mussels were all excellent. The wine list has an extensive amount of Spanish wines and we were guided to a solid choice.
I write with a heavy heart and an empty stomach. So it goes following a dinner at Txikito earlier this week. I shall write this with utmost honesty, speaking truth to the incorrect opinions expressed by certain individuals in this platform. I do not sit with the deceitful, nor do I associate with hypocrites. Txikito is a Basque restaurant somewhere in the realm of Chelsea in New York, the same area that inspired the 2016 Rachel Platten hit song "Angels in Chelsea." It appears that the restaurant is greatly popular amongst the masses, although in this case the masses categorically exclude the everyman. Patrons are seated at tables by the warm flames of single tea candles, as is traditional in Bilbao. The menu at Txikito, which may rotate (who am I to say), has a selection of vegetables and greases and starches, and a select handful of proteins. I will advise you now to temper your expectations: your wallet and your gullet will remain out of sync before, during, and after your meal. Txikito, after all, is not a venue visited for the satisfaction of hunger, but rather for the futile opportunity to fill one's soul with aesthetic pleasure. And now it is time for my story. We were advised that the plates on the menu are small, and to therefore estimate two to three plates per person. We selected the following items: gilda, kroketas, pulpo, baby eggplants (a special), double pil pil, morros, and cheesecake. There was another item or two, but for better or worse they were not impressive enough to linger in my memory. Gilda is a humble and salty pintxo that includes an olive, an anchovy, and a guindilla pepper. The ones at Txikito were perfectly tasty, but this is an exceedingly simple dish, so I will reserve any and all praise. (Would you applaud a child for making a piece of toast? I should hope not.) The kroketas were good. I have been told that the kroketa is a famous and delicious dish unique to the Basque Country that is not found in other cuisines of the world. The pulpo was one of those dishes that was titillating on paper but not in practice. I was admittedly perturbed by the decision to name this dish "pulpo," which simply means "octopus" in Spanish, when the euskara term, at least per my understanding, is "olagarro." The confusion does not end with the name. This dish consisted of octopus tentacles sliced so thinly that they were barely visible to the naked eye; their unimaginable thinness sucked out all of the joy of eating an octopus tentacle. I did not bring my kitchen scale, but I would estimate that this dish contained approximately thirty (30) grams of octopus. The baby eggplants were tasty thanks to the succulent sauce in which they were bathing. I have never purchased a baby eggplant, so who am I to say, but was viscerally touched by the size-to-price ratio of this plate. Consolation can be found in the fact that its flavor is, indeed, quite good. The double pil pil was good. The morros was perhaps the most substantive dish, as it consisted of a non-negligible quantity of beef. It was soft and succulent. The cheesecake was moist, although not as moist as a waterfall. In addition to the food listed above, we ordered a bottle of white wine for approximately $64. The entire meal for four totaled just under $250. Sadly our gullets remained wanting and our stomachs nearly-empty despite this price point. The food at Txikito was, overall, perfectly delicious, but it was not extraordinary. Sadly, it was not commensurate with the price we paid.
Ambiance (5/5): Upon entering the establishment, I was welcomed by the bartender who was whisking away behind the beautiful bar. On the left was a large chalk board with the specials of the day (along with some cute drawings of fish/squid!). It opens up to a small dining area and then toward the second room on the left, another dining area. Although the space was small, the seating felt comfortable. It was quiet, intimate, and a bit dimly lit. The modern décor was inviting. Service (5/5): We were seated immediately for our reservation time. At all times, I felt like my server or any of the other staff were helping to clear tables and refill our drinks. I asked for suggestions before ordering and the waiter provided a handful. Never felt rushed dining. The pace of dishes came out in perfect timing. Food: Our waiter suggested 2-3 dishes per person and that was about right, since we ordered 8 (w one dish considered 2). By order of BEST to worst: Beef cheeks: This dish was so incredibly tender and the sauce was just right. Amberjack: The fish was very fresh and the oily mix provided it an extra kick of savory. Pro tip: ask to keep the empty dish so you can dip your bread into the oil. I liked how the cuts of fish fit perfectly on the provided bread. He also came out with a free refill of bread too! Suckling Pig (considered 2 dishes): The leg itself didn't look appetizing but the meat was super tender and had lots of flavor. Be warned that there is a decent amount of bone before getting the meat off. Croquette of the day: truffle. So good! Alcachofa y jamon: The pieces of ham were thinly sliced and very savory. The poached egg beneath gave it a silky finish. Foie Gras: The blend was rich and not too meaty of liver and accompanied well with the jam. The bread was served flattened and toasted, which I preferred over the regular bread. The pickled roses were unique but I enjoyed the jam more. My only qualm is that the dollop jam was not enough. Octopus: SKIP THIS. I should have listened to other reviewers... This was my least favorite. While the cuts of octopus were thinly sliced, fresh and tender, the flavor tasted like I was eating soap?? Both desserts were phenomenal. Flan - the base of chocolate was a delish with the foam of whipped cream. It was fluffy but also rich. Not too sweet. I preferred this one more by a little. Cheesecake - the cheese cake slice was generous with the sides a little extra toasted. The pickled fruit and cream provided a nice presentation of the dish.
The vibes are immaculate with nicely dim dinner lighting fixtures and artwork. The classic tapas dishes like pulpo and kroketas were perfectly executed though for the price I would have expected a bit more creativity. Some of the more unique dishes were hit or miss. The crispy spot prawns were a surprise hit, super flavorful with a really satisfying crunch. The whole fish of the day was fantastic although they added some cured meat on the top that I felt was a bit unnecessary and overpowering - would still order again though. The foie gras was a bit of a disappointment as there were some other things mixed with it to form more of a pate and we weren't fans of the flavor. Service was great and the wines by the glass I tried were solid. This restaurant made the NYC 100 Best Restaurants list ranking, and while it's absolutely worth a try it wouldn't make my top 100.
We found Txikito through the NYC 100 Best Restaurants list, and it truly deserves its spot. This Basque tapas restaurant is warm, intimate, and feels like a little European escape tucked right into the city. The ambiance is cozy, the lighting soft and inviting, and the service... absolutely wonderful. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely excited to share the dishes with you. Every dish we ordered was delicious -- simple flavors done perfectly, with beautiful presentation: * Hot Jilda skewers: the ideal salty bite to start the meal. * Croquetas: crisp, golden, creamy... we could've ordered another plate. (Blue cheese * Quesquillas --Flash-fried head-on shrimp: tender, flavorful, and so fun to eat. * Arroz meloso: rich, seafood-forward, comforting -- one of our favorites. * Mendreska: cooked beautifully, tender and flavorful with the perfect char. And the desserts were outstanding: * Flan Batido (the creamy cup): soft, whipped, chocolatey with that fluffy cream on top -- unbelievably good. * Pastel de Moscatel: warm butter cake with grapes and crème anglaise -- cozy, buttery, and perfect to end the night. We enjoyed every single thing we tried. Txikito is the kind of place where the food feels thoughtful, soulful, and just hits the spot. If you love tapas or want to try something truly special in NYC, this is a must-visit.
I have no idea why this has a low star rating. The restaurant is intimate, lively, and cute. The food was great, with a lot of interesting flavors. And the service was friendly and helpful. It was a great night! My favorites were: hot jilda (sausage skewers), pipperak (shishito peppers), amberjack. I thought the pulpo and mendreska (swordfish) were good, but not a 10/10 must order. I had a special that was hake and it was under-seasoned, so that was the only let down.
Really good food and service, but I thought it was a bit overpriced- about $480 for 4 people, including drinks (wine). All the sauces were so delicious, and we got to try some very different bites which was enjoyable- they had a goose neck barnacle special which I've never heard of but it was tasty, like clams! Inside ambiance was fine but nothing to write home about. I found the chairs a bit uncomfortable.
Expect to spend ~$60-$100 per person (with a drink) Went here for a girls' dinner and had a good time overall. The vibe was nice, the space had a fun energy, and the staff was super kind and attentive--really appreciated the warm service. FYI, they have both indoor and outdoor seating. As for the food, it was a bit hit-or-miss: Hot Jilda (sausages w/ pickles & olives) - 4/10 Pretty underwhelming--tasted exactly like what you'd expect. Patatak y Padron (thick-cut fries w/ grilled jalapeño) - 10/10 Obsessed. These were crispy (double fried??), well-seasoned, and the verde sauce was great. Best thing we ordered (we ordered two of these). Pulpo (octopus carpaccio) - 8/10 Simple and clean. No frills but solid--if you like octopus, this is a good one. Foie Micuit - 7/10 Felt more like dessert than a savory dish. The bread it came with was similar to a double-toasted croissant--super rich. Interesting but leans sweet. Alcachofa y Jamon (artichoke, jamón, runny egg) - 7.5/10 Like a fancy version of ham and eggs. Hard to go wrong with jamón. Arroz Meloso (uni, shrimp & mushroom rice) - 9/10 Low-key the most underrated dish of the night. Creamy, comforting, and packed with mushroom flavor. Would order again. Cochinillo (crispy suckling pig w/ chimichurri) - 5/10 Falls off the bone easily, but a bit dry and forgettable. Overall: 7/10 Some standouts, some misses, but great service and a fun spot for a girls' night. If you order right (get the fries and the arroz meloso), you'll have a great time.
Hands down one of the best dining experiences we've had in NYC! I'm honestly baffled by the low Yelp rating. I even checked the one-star reviews, and most were from pre-COVID -- clearly outdated. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm and welcoming, and they even allowed our dog to stay with us the whole time (huge bonus!). Yes, it's pricey -- but this is NYC, and for what we got, it was worth every penny. My husband and I shared six dishes and one drink, and our total was about $170 -- less than sushi omakase, and we left completely full. Every dish was a hit. The pulpo was fresh and simply divine. The cochinillo was perfectly cooked, crispy outside and juicy inside. The eggplant and squid from their specials menu were also standouts. Don't be swayed by the low rating -- this place delivers on quality and service. We'll absolutely be back!
Such a great dining experience!! Both dishes were super flavourful and tasted great without being too heavy. They also both had very unique flavour profiles. My favourite was the uni risotto, which was so creamy without being too overpowering. The ambiance was perfect for date night, with low lighting and fun music. Service was also speedy, and they brought out everything relatively quickly.
This was such a great random find. Please note though that there aren't too many vegetarian options. However, the options that exist very amazing! Each item was well thought out in terms of the different flavors to combine and the seasoning. The sauces enhanced each of the dishes. I was able to get 5 veggie items and between the 5 I left pretty full. Ambiance: The vibe of this restaurant is perfect. It's a great combination of elegant and casual. Service: Everyone was very friendly. We sat at the bar and service was fast. They also took their time to give us recommendations.
This place was just... all right. Nothing particularly special stood out to me, and I left feeling a bit underwhelmed. The fried shrimp was probably the highlight--crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right--but aside from that, the other dishes didn't blow me away. To be honest, the location we were sat in totally killed the vibe. We were placed right outside the kitchen, so we had staff walking by us constantly, which made it difficult to enjoy the meal in peace. Not exactly the cozy, intimate dining experience I was hoping for.
2 years ago
The food and ambiance were remarkable. We had a great dinner and champagne on a recent Saturday night. Cannot wait to go again! read more
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Returned to Txikito one year after our first visit. Fabulous experience. We had reservations at the bar and began with a sherry suggested by the bartender. We ordered two dishes. -Morros, beef cheek and jowl. I tasted sherry vinegar sweetened with sugar and mustard. Parsley leaves and softly pickled onion and fennel. Best thing ever. -Alcachofa Y Jamón, fried artichokes, melted leeks, poached egg, jamón ibérico. Second best thing ever. Friendly, knowledgeable employees. Great experience. Go there! read more
Came here following NY Times top 100 restaurants list and really enjoy every dishes we had. As it's tapas style, it was perfect for 4-5 people to share lots of different dishes. The local squid dish was very special, looks like pasta and had very tender texture. Every dish we had was delicious! Our waitress was great at explaining the menu as well, we look forward to coming back again read more
Txikito in Chelsea is a basque-region Spanish restaurant serving basque cuisine along with familiar highlights from the rest of Spain. For dinner we had crispy cod kroketas, patatak reminiscent of patatas bravas, olives and hot jilda with smoked Japanese sausage. For mains we had thinly sliced pulpo, double pil pil (olive oil poached cod), mentreska (sword fish belly), arroz meloso with shrimp, and our favorite dish, the heartachingly crispy cochinillo (roasted suckling pig). Dessert was a creamy flan batido to end the night. This is one of our favorite and most authentic Spanish restaurants in NYC. We strongly recommend it and look forward to coming back read more
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There's a reason Basque Country has the most concentration of Michelin stars in Europe and it's because it's blessed with incredibly lush mountains and a splendid seaside. It's hard to find any semblance of that in NY and I was surprised to encounter this place. I had to try and I was so pleasantly delighted. Most people will complain about the portions to the prices, which I get. However I do think that this cuisine and the quality of the food especially the seafood is really hard to find. My favorite would be the percebes -- I delight in oyster and grew up eating razor clams and this was in fact a great combo. I also really delighted in the pasta looking squid dish. What a surprise. read more
my best orders were: quisquillas flash-fried head-on shrimp, espellete, with mussel aioli, arroz meloso bomba rice, tomato, uni, wild shrimp, enoki mushroom, cochinillo crispy suckling pig, tximiturri, eskarola - i did not like the basque cheesecake because i have had better. read more
3 years ago
Not enough people are talking about Txikito! After seeing that they serve Basque style food, I knew I had to come try after falling in love with the food in San Sebastián, Spain. My mom and I ordered five dishes for the two of us, which we found to be the perfect amount. We started out with the blistered seasonal peppers which came with lots of flaky salt which I love. Then we had the octopus carpaccio which was so tender and delicate. We moved onto the warm dishes next and our first was fried artichokes with a poached egg, iberico ham, and a leek purée. The leek purée mixed with the runny yolk and salty ham was absolutely perfect. After we had the local squid with sweet onion and pine nut and this was such a surprising dish. The squid was cut almost like pasta and came with a really rich sauce. Our last dish was one of the specials which was wagyu short rib with peppers and anchovy butter. It had such a nice smoky flavor and the steak was perfectly cooked. The only negative is that my mom and I were waiting for awhile for a server (none had come to us even though tables seated after us had been attended to). Otherwise, I highly recommend checking out Txikito. read more
Txikito has reopened. Actually it is a phoenix that has risen from the ashes to new heights. A Basque tapas bar, Txikito is absolutely amazing (please totally disregard any of the older reviews) with great combinations and flavors that burst in your mouth. Truly amazing food. read more
Short review: Pricey but tasty Basque spot. A bit loud. Good vermouth cocktail. Recommending the Láminas de Setas/King Oyster Mushroom Carpaccio heavily. They loved the octopus/pulpo also. Cochinillo/Roasted Suckling Pig is probably the most substantial dish but I preferred the Arroz Meloso/Bomba Rice with Seafood. I was here with several others perhaps a month ago or so to this nice Basque restaurant. As this place is known for tapas (or really pinchos/pintxos as it's Basque,) another person and I know decided to share some of the larger dishes from the specials board with her and we ordering separate appetizers. The place was a bit loud as it was very crowded but I was fine. The staff here was friendly and knowledgeable knowing what dishes contained certain allergens and also gave recommendations. I started with a cocktail which I cannot remember the name of but I think it was either $16 or $18 and it was the first one or second one listed on the menu from the vermouth section. It was white vermouth based and it contained an olive which was unique and it had a nice mix of bitterness and sweetness and I would recommend it for those who prefer a more bitter cocktail. I started with what was eventually my favorite dish of the night, the Láminas de Setas or King Oyster Mushroom Carpaccio. This consisted of said mushrooms along with Marcona almonds, tomato and Idiazabal cheese. This had a wonderful earthiness with the sliced almonds adding a good crunch. The cheese had a good saltiness. Apparently this dish used to be on the specials menu and I can see why they added it. The other person had the Pulpo/Octopus Carpaccio with citrus and piment d'espelette (or Espelette pepper) and that was $21. They liked it a lot commenting on it having a good texture and it was also well presented. The dishes came with thin sliced bread. Another person got the Jamón con Melon with Cinco Jotas paleta, melon de sapo (or Christmas melon,) and chicatana-espelette salt for $26 which they liked. From the specials, we went with the Cochinillo or Crispy Suckling Pig and the Arroz Meloso or Buttery Bomba Rice. The former was $38 and said large piece of pork was on top of a small amount of tximitxurri (or chimichurri) and there was a simple frisée on the side. The pork was rich and flavorful while the chimichurri was definitely a lot milder then versions I've had in some Argentine places being a little bit less garlicky for instance which left it a bit too rich. There also wasn't enough of it being very lightly put on the plate. This was combined with the fact that the salad wasn't strong enough to balance as there was no dressing. I preferred the rice (for $31) which was served like a risotto. Said dish had uni, matsutake mushrooms, wild shrimp, and tomato. The rice had a wonderful texture with a pronounced seafood and tomato flavor. There was an occasional fun texture from the shrimp and mushroom with the only real complaint seeing that it was a little too salty and the delicate uni was a little bit overpowered. The food here was solid though pricey with very good flavors and spices. The presentation of the dishes are also wonderful and I think you partially pay for that (also likely from the Spanish imports.) Particularly good smaller plates but the mains weren't too shabby either. Low 4. read more
10/10 flawless @txikitonyc after 4 years I found the best spanish restaurant in nyc. We had gildas with txistorra, pulpo carpaccio, alcachofas con jamon, arroz meloso, and tarta de queso. The decor is on mark, and the service was measured and professional. read more
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Fantastic food with interesting flavor and ingredient combinations. Service was friendly and prompt. Cocktail and wine selections were also great. Couldn't recommend more! read more
3 years ago
We ordered a bunch of different dishes to share between 2 people for dinner. We had the sausage, peppers, octopus cappacio, shrimp with veggies cooked with miso, and the rice with bunch of seafoods (like a risotto).. overall the food was tasty and with good presentation.. however, we think the sausage was a bit pricey ($9 for 2 tinny skews with only 2 tinny piece of sausages...).. The overall bill came to be $110.. I think most of the food here have tinny portion.. it is kinda expensive for the price they are charging for this tinny plate of food.. you should definitely get some snacks before or after eating here.. it's not bad but definitely not a everyday dinning spot for us read more
1 year ago
Journey through the Basque region with this spot. You will not be disappointed and can't miss with this menu. I'd recommend going as a group to try as much as possible. The wine selection was extensive, affordable, and exceptional quality specializing in Iberian wines. I had the cava which was great. We ordered a bunch of snacks and starters including the anchovies (boquerones) and kroketas both of which were delicious. The highlight of the evening was the special: a suckling pig that melted off the bone! I will def go back. Can also recommend the squid ribbons. The service was great. They seated us even without a reservation despite being busy and the server (Calvin) was really helpful getting us situated with the menu. read more
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2 years ago
Great Dish On a Magical Evening: Beneath the amber glow of a magical chilly winter evening, this oyster mushroom dish felt like poetry on a plate, cared by a chef's love, turning it into a symphony of flavors. Each bite was a silken interplay between tender and toothsome, imbued with an umami taste that melted on the palate; elevating the essence with an almost ethereal touch. This dish felt less like a food and more like an art. I'll recommend this to anyone who believes we 'live to eat' and not eat to live. read more
3 years ago
I have eaten here twice in the last month and both times have been great. The staff is extremely happy and friendly which makes the whole experience so enjoyable and reflects well on the culture and working conditions there. Restaurant is clean and the decor is modern, warm, and inviting, a great place to come on a date or with friends. The food is excellent, featuring a creative blend of flavors in every dish. Try the beef cheek as one of the mains; it's tender and flavorful. For dessert, I recommend the chocolate soufflé with kumquat peel at the bottom. read more
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3 years ago
Being a Spaniard I always have high expectations if I try a Spanish restaurant. This one I have to say that surpassed my expectations and it's the second time I visit. I highly recommend the Arroz meloso, which is similar to a risotto dish with sea urchin, prawns and enoki mushrooms. Delicious! I also LOVED the octopus carpaccio, and can't forget the amber Jack which was VERY good specially dipping the sauce with bread, the pikillos peppers which are a variation of red peppers, the artichokes with jamón, krotetas are so typical and YUMMY, the boquerones are a type of sardine macerated in vinegar (super Spanish too) , and the rodaballo which is a Mediterranean turbot, my favorite fish. They are all small size dishes "tapas" so you can order some of them. I tried 3 desserts and my FAVORITE was the "Ruso" which reminded me of a Swiss dessert called meringue with Gruyère crème, but it was meringue with cultured cream. BOMB!!!! Soooo GOOD! Service was great as well. The only thing I didn't think it made much sense was to use basque language in the menu. It was even hard for me to know what some of the dishes were and I'm Spanish. So I'm sure it's even harder for anyone who comes. PS: I was also surprised that they had barnacles which are a DELICATESSEN in Spain and tough to harvest... I ate them but I'm not sure if people in New York would appreciate them since for them barnacles are not edible here. read more
3 years ago
I had recently traveled to Spain and was really missing Spanish food, so I picked Txikito to have dinner with some friends. I had the Casco Viejo cocktail (strong!) and we all shared a pitcher of white sangria that was really good (sweet, but not too sweet). The complimentary cod was amazing and might have been my favorite part of the meal. It was simple, but so delicious. Could have eaten it all day. We ordered a bunch of items off the menu and shared everything, including cod croquettes, foie micuit (foie gras terrine), patatas mentaiko (fries with spicy cod roe mayo), arraultza (chorizo, quail egg on top), octopus, squid ribbons, txarripatak (beef tripe, chickpeas, beef tendon, pig ear), and a rice special of the day. All of the dishes were great, but notable items were the foie gras terrine (so tasty and creamy), octopus (super fresh), and the fries (crispy, great mayo, and also because I just love fries). We enjoyed everything and my Spanish food craving was definitely satisfied! Of course, this made me miss Spain even more, but at least I know I can always come back to Txikito for amazing Spanish food. Taste | 4.5 Atmosphere | 4 Presentation | 4 Service | 4 OVERALL | 4.5 read more
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3 years ago
Txikito is becoming a go-to. Wonderful ambiance and amazing food -- I've never had a bad or disappointing bite here. The food and wine selection is very authentic to the Basque region, and it's also just a fun meal. The servers are so friendly and helpful. Looking forward to so many more meals here! read more
3 years ago
I really wanted to like this place. Waiters were super nice but 4 out of the 5 dishes were super salty. My tongue went numb. Others were complaining too . The octopus was the only thing but even this compared to other places was on the well seasoned side. Even the tomato salad. So sad read more
3 years ago
The place is amazing. One of the best meals I've ever had in New York and I grew up here. Get the octopus carpaccio, red peppers with anchovies and bone marrow and the cheek and jowl beef. Incredible Run, don't walk. This place rocks read more
If I could give half stars, it would be 3.5. The atmosphere is nice with a neat shelf by the wall tables to give extra space to the narrow tables. The servers were polite and attentive. While I realize tapas are small bites, these were smaller than we expected given the price. The photos on Yelp also were misleading! I thought the chorizo hash sandwich bites would be at least two bites based on the pics, but it was actually smaller than a forkful. The best dish was a seasonal asparagus special with a good runny yolk. It was all nice quality food but perhaps more for a special occasion than a weeknight happy hour. read more
This is a review of the even by Tasting Collective that we attended. It was a 10 course Traditional Basque Feast. This restaurant is owned and operated by husband and wife chef team. They have a few other restaurants in NYC. I always enjoy Basque style food, Spanish cuisine and tapas, so I was excited for this event. The interior is heavy with wood, making it cozy and warm atmosphere that is so inviting. They have two rooms, one with a bar and small amount of seating, and another room with many more table seating. We were pretty crammed in the second room, barely fitting the table, sitting over the edge... And since there were no space to put everyone's coats and bags, the seating was really, REALLY tight. At this event, we got to try Marijuli, Croqueta de Bakalo, Pimientos de Gernika, Mondatio Tutera, Pulpo de Roca, Gulas del Monte, Bakalo Andra Mari, Pochas, Cochinillo, and Txakoli Poached Pear. Even though this was a tasting event, the amount of food we received was very small. They were all tasty, high quality, and some dishes were even creative and very interesting. I wish if we had a bit more portion so that we could fully appreciate the flavor of each dish. The best thing fro the 10 course was Pulpo de Roca and the dessert. We had a nice dinner here. Each dish was very tasty and high quality. I liked the uniqueness of the dishes and creativity that came with it. It was not as comfortable, as we were over the edge of the table, and the portion received was small...but we were still happy to attend this event. Chef Alex was great, provided us with loads of interesting information and very personable. read more
3 years ago
3.5/5, rounded down because of the not-great value. Food ranged from so-so to pretty tasty, but wouldn't necessarily recommend or return. We ordered several tapas to share, including three pintxos (foie gras terrine, sofrito topped with quail egg, and deviled crab), octopus carpaccio, the ham and shrimp "gnocchi", and the seared beef cheek. The three orders of pintxos (small slice of bread topped with various items) only came with two bites each, so if you're dining out with a larger group, the cost of these add up quite quickly (each ranged from $8-10). My favorite of the three was the foie gras terrine (although it's hard to mess up foie). The seared beef cheek was also very tasty and tender - this one actually came as a generous portion size. My least favorite dish of the night was the octopus carpaccio. The octopus was sliced so thinly, that it barely had any texture or existence in one's mouth, and they overdid it on the olive oil. We also got one of the cakes to share for dessert, but it tasted like something that had been sitting in a fridge for a while. read more
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7 years ago
This was probably one of the best tapas meals I've ever had. It helped that I went with a local who guided me. They helped pick a Spanish wine to compliment what we ordered and we loved it. There was also a bit size treat from the chef while we waited for our dishes to arrive. We started with the artichoke, (tutera), then the white beans (pochas), octopus carpaccio (pulpo), squid ribbons (txipiron encebollado). She said there were only 2 orders of suckling pig left so we got that too. OMG everything was outstanding. I'll dream of those white beans flavored with mussels. The squid ribbons melted in my mouth. Loved the pulpo. The suckling pig was juicy and delicious. We had a 9:15pm reservation but showed up late. They accommodated is graciously. Later in the evening amid this gastronomical feast, they asked us for our dessert choice because the kitchen was closing. We ordered but they brought out later at the appropriate time. It was a cake and ice cream and delicious! I highly recommend this place! read more
4.5 out of 5, rounded up My review is high partly because my Bill was 50% off by using the TimeOut box offer I purchased. Wonderful small tapas and meats at this cute location in Chelsea. We had the octopus carpaccio, and croquette to start. The octopus carpaccio ($18) is a good size and delicious. The croquette only come as two super small croquette; very good but kind of pathetic of a plate to bring out. For entree we tried the suckling pig, the lamb shank, and the sausage. My favorite was certainly the suckling pig, perfectly cooked, and coming off the bones very smoothly, and came with a delicious chimichurri sauce. The lamb shank was also really good and came surrounded by a tasty and spicy sauce, with beans. The sausage was a good portion and came with two different kinds: a blood sausage and another type of sausage. Finally for dessert, we decided to try the chocolate flan and the Napoleon. Both are $9 and pretty fair sizes. Both really good, in particular the chocolate dessert. Overall nice experience, cute location and good service. The prices are high because without drinking, we would have spent around $70 per person without our discount. read more
Pricey patio place posits perfect seafood (squid) spaghetti-style stuff. There are four tiny tables on the street. Not even a patio. You end up right on the sidewalk. Certainly this must be some concession to the restaurant from the city, but they are not either able or willing to go the extra step to make it feel like a "Terrace." Fortunately this seems to be a pretty low-key, family area and not too many questionable folks on the street to harass one during a meal. It was a bit disorganized when we arrived. We stood inside for quite a while, at least five minutes, before someone came up to seat us. We had made a reservation on open table. It was not necessary as early as we came on a Friday night. Even by 7:30 PM it was not fully booked. We were extremely hungry and immediately ordered the spicy fries and croquettes. My dining companion ordered a glass of white wine. Our server was extremely kind, amenable, and thoroughly explained everything. She was delightful as were all the expediters who brought the food out. As soon as our first dish arrive, the crow cats, we could see why the reviews for this restaurant or so low. To say that are serving was tiny would be an understatement. Which would be fine if the price wasn't mighty. The crow cats were not even the size of my little finger. Two of them for seven dollars was a bit shocking. This is not a fancy high-end restaurant in a fancy high-end neighborhood. The sticker shock continued with the tiny serving of wine in an IKEA water glass. It was probably 4 to 5 ounces of wine for $11. Wow! I realize we are in New York but still. We, nevertheless, ordered some more tapas style food to share. There was a special dish of fried cauliflower, accentuated with a soft boiled egg and mushrooms. This was absolutely delicious. The other stand out to, one for which I will either order through Postmates or return for, was the often mentioned squid ribbons. They are just phenomenal. The rest of the meal, including the small slices of bread that were served at no charge, was quite average. I failed to mention the amuse-bouche which was brought to us prior to our meal. It was a quite delicious mussel with a dollop of tart and tasty tomato sauce on top. The phenomenal flavor and petite size foreshadowed the rest of the meal. We had a total of two glasses of wine and for shared plates. Three of those plates were vegetarian. The bill came to $90 and we were still not totally full. We stopped on the way home for ice cream which, at six dollars, seemed like a bargain after the meal we just had. Was this a tasty restaurant? Yes! Were the prices extraordinarily high? Yes!! I wonder if there is someway for them to mitigate the high prices and not reduce the quality of their excellent food. I hate to give a three star review when food is extremely tasty and service is quite phenomenal, but the pricing was just so shocking for the value. Definitely come and try the squid ribbons! read more
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