Boqueria UES

Good vibe, nice ambience and delicious food.I’ve been to different Boqueria locations in NYC, but this is my first time at UES.We went for brunch during Xmas week, had a pleasant experience and enjoyed our food very much.Service was good, it’s definitely a reliable joint for tapas/spanish food.

We stopped in on a rainy Saturday afternoon on our way to an opening at the MET.Seated immediately at the bar. A few glasses of red wine, tomato bread and sautés shrimp.Perfect to hold us over until dinner!Food was great, we’re coming back for a full dinner!

We were looking for a nearby restaurant with an early dinner option, so we made a reservation at a place that opened at 5 PM. However, we arrived a bit early and didnt want to wait. Luckily, we stumbled upon this gem just down the street. It was the perfect choice! The service was impeccable, the staff were incredibly friendly, and the food was absolutely delicious. The manager, Peter, was particularly welcoming, super polite and accommodating. Well definitely be returning soon.

It was a great place to eat and just to have a romantic dinner. Our server was great as well. We started with the appetizer which it was mushroom croquette delicious and creamy. Then we have las patatas bravas. Nice and cruncy with the amazing sauce. Then we have the amazing gambas, the shrimp and the sauce were so delicious. My boyfriend wanted more bread to eat the sauce. Then we have the flat bread with with onions and manchego cheese and goat chesse. That was so delicious. Then we have the thin noodles with squid a la tinta. That was really good definitely recommend it. Overall great place to eat and the drinks were also good.

We always choose the bar. But whet treat we had tonight… we met Luisa and Emanuel, what a stupendous duo the two of them. We laughed so much that we lost track of time. Food always amazing!

Came here again with a friend this evening and it was terrific! If you can get in for the happy hour pricing (it goes until 6pm) its a great deal on food and drinks and I loved my seasonal sangria (it was a pineapple mezcal situation). The food was great! Obviously easily-shareable portions and a delicious medley of flavors. On the main menu, Id highly recommend the bacon-wrapped dates and the lamb skewers. That being said, theres so much more to try for the next time Im back! Highly recommend the churro split - delish!

I’ve been to the other locations, but this UES location lacks in comparison. It feels like the decor/ambiance was an afterthought and it’s not as clean as the other locations. Their high-top chairs are too narrow and we kept sliding off. The food and service were good, though. Their pitcher of rose sangria was horrible—do not get it. I highly recommend their gambas al ajillo, seafood paella and both croquette’s.

Fun atmosphere for very good Spanish tapas. Excellent vibe and energy.Highlights included the stuffed dates, Caesar salad, mushroom croquettes. Avoid the flatbreads, tasted like cardboard, and they are way skimpy on the cheese dishes giving you only 4 or 5 very thin slivers of what was tasty cheese.

This place had friendly service and fast tapas! The pork and Caesar salad were both tasty. The garlic shrimp were so good! Definitely worth trying! The steak was the highlight with a tasty green sauce on top. The patatas bravas really tied together the meal and were worth getting again. We would definitely return here.

The food was ok. The shrimp looked great, but they were served in oil with overcooked garlic. And, the bread wasnt very good. Feel like it should have been fairly easy to get the bread right. The churros were hard as a rock inside and out. Bummer because who doesnt like fried dough drenched in sugar? The service was meh. I think our waiter forgot about us. Never asked us if we wanted to order more tapas or refill our drinks. Wouldnt go back.

This place is a fantastic tapas bar! 🍸 Boqueria on the UES 🗽 serves a wonderful selection of cocktails!🍹 Definitely try the White ⬜ Sangria. The staff 👨‍🍳 is super friendly and professional, service is quick ⏲️, the place is beautifully decorated 🛋️, ambience 🎶 is great, and their music 🎵 playlist ⏯️ is so good! I wish I knew about this place earlier!

Amazing, as always! The service was excellent, friendly, and attentive. The food was perfectly prepared— the churros were a bit over cooked— but everyone is entitled to an off day.Just a consistently good restaurant- a must try!

Did the Boqueria experience, $65 per person. You can choose in between tapas and paella mix or all tapas. Paella was a bit too salty. Generous amount of food. Hibiscus margarita was great. Coffee cocktail and the cappuccino were so-so.

Ordered from the tapas menu for Sunday brunch. The place wasn’t all that crowded. Except for the reed-y asparagus, the plates were great. The surprise of the day was the orange seasoned anchovies on homemade potato crisps. (Yum!)

Chose this as impromptu place for brunch in between watching the marathon yesterday. It was madness yesterday along 2nd Avenue UES and this was a welcome relief.Was able to walk in with 3 friends and got a nice table inside. The host was pretty nice and friendly too. AC was pretty good considering the humidity yesterday. Abigail was our server and was attentive despite the place getting more packed an hour and so after. We started off with a round of drinks (Cava for me, sangria for my friends) and they were pretty refreshing.On to the tapas, we chose the marinated olives, croquetas de jamon (so good!), croquetas de setas (divine!) and the Pan con Tomate (so simple yet so delectable!). We ordered the medium Paella de Mariscos to share and after the wonderful tapas, the paella just rounded off the enjoyable experience. We ordered another round of drinks.Overall we paid $204 including the 20% gratuity. Would have been perfect 5-star except I realized we were never told that there was an unlimited sangria or mimosa offer for brunch that we could have taken advantage of. I had to find out in the brunch menu online now. Oh well. :)Overall it was still a nice experience.

Horrible service. I made a reservation at 915pm and I arrived 5 mins earlier. The host said that we only needed to wait for 2-3 mins. We weren’t seated until 935pm. Then we had to wait for another 15 mins just to have the waiter to come over and asked us what to drink.I didn’t have much expectation of the dishes, I was only expecting a very normal standard of Spanish food. At the end, the gambas al ajillo didn’t even come sizzling. It looks more like some fishes floating on the pond.

I came into town for the weekend to celebrate an extended birthday with friends who live in the city! One of my girlfriends suggested we eat here for lunch, she had been and had enjoyed it previously.WOW, it was delicious! I’m so happy we ended up here!We had lunch on Sunday around 2:30p, the place was pretty packed and had cleared out by the time we finished. The ambiance is warm lighting and cozy! The service was spectacular by everyone who helped us — in particular Maria! She was so sweet and kind, attentive and funny too! Thank you Maria — you elevated the entire experience!Now let’s talk food! Between 3 of us we ordered:- 2 sets of meatballs (they were that good!)- shishito peppers- lamb skewers- yogurt & veggies- charcuterie board with jam Serrano, manchego and another cheese (which also comes with dips, bread, bread & tomatoes, veggies & fruit - carrots, cucumbers, peppers, grapes)- the chocolate basca cheesecakeEverything was SO tasty! I have no complaints about a single dish, we left so satisfied and not overly stuffed! Hats off to the chef for the quality of ingredients!Will definitely be back and recommend a visit!

UPDATE: as mentioned previously, Boqueria UES changes the menu seasonally. They recently added a delicious roasted corn side dish as well as a new paella. Enjoy !!!

We stopped here for a quick bite and drink the other day.We sat at the bar and we had a cheese platter with Pan con Tomate and also Patatas Bravas. It was simple but good, the Pan con Tomate was really delish.To drink, we had a pitcher of Pineapple Sangria; tasty and refreshing.The service was on point, the bartender also was really nice.The place is really nice. We recommend it 100%.

We had a party of 8 here for a birthday, and not only were the tapas and wine delicious, the service was excellent. Our waiter was checking in on us as a few of the party arrived later, making sure they could get drinks and food and the manager checked on us several times and went out of his way to make sure there was a vegan tapa (cooking it so it wasn’t cross-contaminated) for one of our friends and he brought out a sorbe (vegan friendly) when the churros came out with a sparkler for the bday! The service was incredible! Highly recommend coming here for any special occasion. Our favorite tapas were the brussel sprouts & patatas bravas.

Very delicious food! I was the first time here and I definitely love this Spanish place! Sangria and the shrimps were amazing! But actually I liked all dishes we ordered 😋the atmosphere is very nice there, but that’s not a prefect place for a big group, because the tables are small enough. We were together with my husband and it was comfortable 👍🏼

Rose sangria was delicious. We had the patatas bravas, croquettes (I preferred the mushroom over the ham), roasted eggplant flatbread and the lamb meatballs were all very tasty. I wasn’t crazy about the brunch paella but the others really enjoyed it. We got the small paella size and it was just right for 3 people. The churros con chocolate was very good, but the churros were skinnier than I expected.We sat inside, but there is a small enclosed outdoor seating area with heaters.

Fantastic Spanish Tapas. Great service. Good ambience. Reservations recommended.First off, service. Their greeter, waitress (Sara) and all staff were courteous, helpful, delivered our food quickly and had great recommendations. We also met Anthony, the manager, who was very friendly and nice.On to the food. We like starting our tapas with plate of jamones and quesos. Their combo did not disappoint. Great variety of cheese and their Ibérico is very tasty. Then, patatas bravas, which is one of our favorite dishes from Spain. They did a nice job with the sauce, balancing spiciness with creamy sauce, and the potatoes are cooked perfectly. The tortilla española was good, not the best, but still will order it again. The top of the night were the dates wrapped with bacon and the boquerones. Both of these are prepared extremely well, nicely presented. Boquerones are a delight and they do know how to balance the salty taste with the citrus juice. And the dates are just fantastic: Gret balance of sweet and salt, crunchy and soft. Just food and the service are worth the top rating.They also have good cocktail options, Sangría and Cerveza Española.This is a place to share food with people you care and enjoy spending time. Their ambience inside is remanescent of Spain tapas restaurants. So invite someone, call ahead and enjoy a trip to Spain in NYC.

Great everything! I was surprised though that they gave me 2 teeny churros for dessert! Maybe because it is restaurant week and thats their lunch portion?Other than that, the food was great! Great staff!

Easy 5 stars, even with a long wait for the bar… b/c they were fully booked and we came in on a Saturday evening with no reservation at the last minute, so that was COMPLETELY understandable. I’m only mentioning it b/c i recommend getting a reservation and so that if you go, and it’s busy, be prepared to wait, but it is worth worth it! They even brought out two tapas to thank us for waiting it out. The octopus (seared perfectly), and mushroom croquettes were his favorite, while the shishito peppers, and camarones de ajillo were my strong favorites (I needed more bread for the amazing hot garlic olive oil at the bottom). I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you have any interest in Spanish tapa style of food. The potatoes bravas were good, I like mine super crispy so I would ask for that the next time. I had cava this time, but they have some amazing sangria and cocktails.

Everything we had, the Cortado, the Spanish Omelette, Confit, Croquettes, and the Churros, were so great. All the servers were very polite and professional as well, and we loved our dining experience here. The timing between when the tapas come out is perfect as well. Highly recommend this place!

Great ambiance. Can feel a lil loud but still highly recommended for dates. Lighting here is a thing of a beauty.Poppin tapas dishes: Boquerones, an anchovies dish, was not fishy at all but rather had nice lemony scent/taste. Maiz Rustido, their seasonal dish, had nice mixture of spicy and cheesy flavors.But Patatas Bravas was a big disappointment. The textures were inconsistent and some spots were burnt to an extent we felt unpleasant. Gambas was blend. Not enough flavor at all. Paella was above average but by then we were bloated - it takes 40+ mins for Paella to be ready.Overall, it’s worth a shot. But if you’re expecting Barcelona, you’ll only get that visually.

The service was great but the experience definitely fell short of our expectations. We visited the DC location and had a fantastic time. The food, service, and most importantly the experience was superb there. Our drinks were not tasty (our margarita tasted like lemon juice) and the food was just eh. I did not double check the time they closed (10pm) but we booked our reservation for 9:45pm. I understand, to a degree, that everyone wants to go home at the end of the night (I worked in the service industry for years so I know the feeling), but when you hear a server say the chef isnt cooking anymore and your server is more worried about getting his section cleaned up than the actual customers at their table then the experience can definitely be ruined. Sadly, we left the night very disappointed.

The third branch we ate at Booqueria, as in previous branches, the food was very tasty and dipped in a fresh Spanish flavor.The service is very professional and the waiter gave us excellent recommendations.Highly recommended for a social dinner.

Bottom line: OK food, good vibes, not super well run, but could be much worse. Could do better for the priceFood: Average, nothing special: every plate we tried tasted a bit like home cooking, very one-dimensional, but not bad.Paella was below expectations: bit soggy, not quite crisped on the bottom, but still tasted burnt. Very light on the saffron. Shrimp was not fresh. Paella is treated (and priced) almost like their specialty, but executed carelesslyDrinks: not well made but seems to use high quality ingredientsService: Below averageOur waiter may have been overwhelmed by a large party and forgot to take our order, but one of the managers(?) noticed and ended up picking up the slack. Service noticeably dropped off when the managers shift endedOverall: food had some chain-like qualities, service may be dicey, atmosphere is on the loud side, dark and moody

This place had an amazing deal for brunch! Got three person’s worth of food with $36 and it was more than enough variety.Good:- Every single dish was so tasty! Liked the sliders, the croquettes, and the churros a lot and French toast- really good variety and price value- Solid ambiance, very good for catching up in a semi private boothBad:- A little slow on serviceOverall would come again!

Tapas time at Boqueria on the Upper East Side. Great food, drinks, and prices. Brunch for two, 2 margaritas, 4 tapas, main dish for two and coffee (with brandy) under $200 (with tip). This was during Sunday brunch which ends at 3pm. I would have given 5 ⭐️s but the fact that people were seated within elbow’s length was too much for comfort. Our waiter, Ricardo, was excellent though. Otherwise, it’s worth the trek!

4.5 stars is the a right rating.Paella is the best dish. The rest of the food is good. I will come back

I’ve been a recurring customer at Boqueria for the past two years and have seen it change a lot. The food is probably the best its been so far and the tapas have been reduced in their price. HOWEVER the plate sizes have decreased significantly. The patatas bravas are half the size that they used to be and so are the croquetas. That said, the jamon croquetas, bacon wrapped dates, and red wine sangria are amazing. The atmosphere is wondeful and the service was very efficient. Great place for dinner with friends or partner. Came on a Friday around 7PM and was lucky to get a table without reservation but recommend reserving ahead. Will come again!

Boqueria is the best! The food is excellent - keep in mind that these are tapas, and be ready to share! The staff are amazing and knowledgeable, and the entire space is incredibly well laid out. But it can get VERY loud. Other than that, highly recommend Boqueria!

Pete the manager is an amazing person when I first walked in he greeted me asked me if I needed help with menu and introduced himself this is why in about 2 months I have been there 7-8 times I love this place for lunch they have a killer happy hour Monday through Friday 3-6pm and weekend 4-6pm. He even as a great staff there Ricardo Nelly and jimmy are fantastic. Must go

Consistently a great local staple in the UES for HH, brunch, dinner with upbeat, busy atmosphere. I have been going here for years. The quality of food is consistent - musts are potatoes, bacon wrapped dates, croquettes, tomato bread and meat plate. Youre rewarded with yummy paella if you can wait the patient 30 min. And remember to enjoy your food with some sangria (rose is my favorite). Save room for the made to order Churros!!!

Get the tapas brunch $29 per person for 2 appetizers, 3 mains and a dessert :)

Vibe is nice but food is pretty disappointing. They look very presentable but the flavor is lacking.

I have to say me and the wife were blown away by the service and the food. Everything was spot on and worked so well together. We were not to sure what to get but we were recommend trying the chefs menu and we ended up choosing the full experience that was for 60 and I have to say it did not disappoint. By the end we were super full and very satisfied and will gladly come again next time we are back in New York.

Incredible food, fantastic service a wonderful brunch experience all around. Staff was attentive and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. GM even came over to recommend a few items and made sure our glasses were full throughout the whole meal. I haven’t received this level of service outside of a Hillstone Group restaurant. You HAVE to get the jamón croquettes, they’re melt in your mouth good🤤 Brunch paella was filling, chicken was tender, sausage with a hint of smoke.

Long time since last visit at least 8 years ago but good still very good!!

So delicious. Dont miss out on the paella, even though it takes 30-45 minutes, its worth it!

The place looks really nice, they have good music, their food is great. And their margaritas are amazing. Hugo was our waiter, he was very friendly, explained the menu and was very helpful.

Wow! My favorite place for wine & tapas! Everything we had was delicious. Great selection of wine. Our waiter was Christian who is very knowledgeable and friendly. Special shout-out to Head Chef Carlos Santana and his team who give nothing short of a 5 star show in that kitchen! You must try their croquettes and lamb skewers. Finish it all with churros for dessert.

Delicious tapas and great ambiance. Sunday brunch had some great options including huevos horneados (similar to huevos rancheros). The seafood paella is large enough to split amongst 4 people but order it early because it takes a while. While waiting, order some delicious tapas like the pimientos padrón (salty non spicy peppers) or the remolachas con pomelo (beet salad). Will be going back!

Food was great, servers were nice.music is loud so it was hard to talk to ppl but it is concept of their resto!it is perfect spot to have fun w group of ppl and delicious food

We enjoyed a casual, fun lunch in the bar area of this very popular restaurant. Friendly, attentive staff and good quality food. The Escalivada (Roasted eggplant, pepper, onion, labne yogurt, flatbread) was especially delicious.

A busy, bustling brunch spot where you can get really really full with the brunch feast. Not to mention the free flowing sangria. Really a fun spot.

Great food quality and very nice ambiance! However, the service could have been better. We (a group of 4 Asians) encountered a waitress who kinda ignored our request for bread... We requested once, she said she would check with the kitchen and brought us. She didnt actually get back to us. Then my friend signaled her as she was walking past again, she just ignored us. We had to call another waiter.

Just left “brunch” with my 2 friends and felt compelled to review our experience, as we were all pretty dissatisfied. To summarize:- 1 star because the food was edible (we ate most of it, if only bc we arrived starving)- 1 star because my friend’s iced latte was good (even though they strangely only had 2 milk options: oat or whole)We all got the brunch tortillas as an entree. They arrived completely cold, and when I asked our server Janelly if that was intentional she literally rolled her eyes at me and said yes (though she did offer to bring it to the kitchen if I “needed it to be warm”)The patatas bravas were by far the only good food item we had (besides the olives), though I’ve had better elsewhere.As for the brunch drinks: we sampled the Bloody Mary and margarita, both made with house mix, and wouldn’t recommend either.All in all, perhaps it’s a better dinner spot, though tbh we won’t be coming back. And definitely cannot recommend it for brunch - especially with so many other nice options around.

Ordered the shishito Margarita and the lunchtime tapas selection.The drink was great, however, the food was a bit of a mixed bag. The shishito peppers to start didnt have enough flavor. Luckily the salted rim of the Margarita helped with that 😀Then I had the Lamb skewers and the meatballs. The Lamb skewers were delicious (see pic) and full of flavor I would definitely get these again. The meatballs were OK but wasnt keen on the cheese that came with it.Then finally the churros were really good with a tasty chocolate sauce to finish off.

I LOVE this place! An absolute must go. The food was delicious, the vibes are on point and the service was wonderful. They have a great happy hour as well. Recommend getting the croquettes, patatas bravas, escalivada, ensalada de rucula y peras and the sangria. I’d skip on the embutidos only because they’re not super full and you could get more tapas instead.

Best paella mariscos I’ve had in a while! It was certainly worth the wait.

A bit far of the real tapas from Spain, but close enough to have a good time in a cozy and fancy place. The wines very good.

CHARITO was our waitress. Shes the best. Great customer service, great atmosphere, and shes very personable. Absolutely the sweetest person Ive ever had. 10*/10*. THANK , CHARITO.

Good food but drinks and service were below average! I can understand that it can be hard for the staff to keep their calm on a Thursday evening when the restaurant is super full. They can at least make an effort to pretend to be nice or at the very least smile!

Great place for tapas! The croquetas ans the churros are a must. Busy busy, so book before. :)

Great vibe. You can have a conversation. Food is prepared very quickly. Highlights were the mushroom croquette, Serrano, grilled octopus, choripan, all of which were delicious.

I highly recommend trying out the excellent restaurant that serves Spanish cuisine. Their menu features a diverse range of traditional Spanish dishes prepared with authentic flavors and ingredients. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is top-notch, making it an enjoyable dining experience for anyone looking to indulge in delicious Spanish food.

Absolutely incredible, the foodie experience we were looking for in NYC! A lot of good food here, but the pan con tomate (In the picture) stood out alongside the croquetas. Service was great also.

Wow! Great food, great service, nice happy hour menu. You must try this place if youre in the neighborhood!

Nice space, even though it was full we got a small table right away. Food was good, typical Tapas. Prices were average, service was very good with knowledgeable suggestions

Great service, amazing food. This has become my favorite brunch spot. The paella is a must have!

Great food service friendly atmosphere definitely must try. Croquettes were addictive.

The food was really tasty, except the paella which was not my favorite. We tried all three sangrias and all agreed our favorite was the white. The service was excellent and even though Ricrdo was our server, the staff all worked together to ensure the food kept coming and the drinks kept flowing.

One of my favorite Spanish bars in the city!You have to try the Pan con Tomate absolutely authentic!The octopus and the patatas bravas as well!Great drinks and the staff is very friendly!!!

Jp was the best person , server, human being I ever met in the costumer service industry.Food was AMAZING !!!!! Best experience ever ! 100/10

Awesome food, an adventure.

Very tasty Spanish kitchen. Everything was very tasty.Highly recommended.

Amazing food! Amazing service! One of my favorites!

Recommend their tapas lunch! Food was really well prepared. It was perfect for 2 people

Fun food. Amazing ambiance. Excellent service. Highly recommend.

Wow! The food was absolutely fantastic. There were SO MANY vegetarian options! I’d recommend getting 3 tapas per person. My favorite was the patatas bravas and my girlfriend really enjoyed the pintxos morunos. The olives were great and I was able to see the tomato, garlic, and oil smeared across toasted bread. The spicy chilis on top of the tomato were a great addition as well. I would really recommend this restaurant for their fantastic food!

Used to go to this restaurant very often and there was the best Paella, but today they came to the restaurant and were disappointed, firstly, the girl who greets guests is not very friendly, the paella was oversalted, they were rude to us on our comment about this

The croquettes here are a must! Service was spot on, romantic atmosphere, good food.

I was there on a Friday night and it was almost packed to capacity , the outside seating too. It was festive . The food was very good. They were very proficient with their Spanish offerings..including beer from Spain which made my straight from Spain friend very happy. Give the place a shot...

We went with the hopes that we made a good choice. We wanted tapas. We were a bit afraid to try a chain type place.The service was great. The food was delicious with pretty good sized portions for tapas. We got lunch special where we each chose 2 from the list so that made it 4 to share and then we added two more a la carte. We finished off with churros and chocolate and we each got 2 of the spicy margarita (forgot the name exactly) the were really delicious and made well.We got...papas bravas- well seasoned with a very strong paprika flavor and good portion.Padron peppers-very good, enough salt and cooked well.Meatballs- 4 nice sized Meatballs in a tomato based sauce. Maybe some bread would have made this better.Lamb skewer- 3 very small pieces but tasty and cooked well.Ham croquettes- crispy and flavorfulDates wrapped in bacon- Ive never had dates. They were flavorful and I ate it but Im not a fan of dates I realized - texture thing for me.The churros were nice and hot, crispy on the outside and inside was tender and the chocolate wasnt chocolate like you get in Madrid but more of just a dipping sauce but it was still good.I would go back to this place. They were pleasant, explained the concept since it was our first time. They were quick with the food and we never felt rushed. We sat outside because it was a nice day but inside is very nice looking

Amazing experience!After years of absence from NYC we went back to visit our old stamping grounds of UES. We made a quick stop for “linner” to our warm surprise this staple continues to carry the torch of absolute outstanding service and one of the best Spanish cuisine in the city! Our waiter Will was impeccably attentive without being overbearing or disruptive!I highly recommend visiting this establishment!. First time or like me just coming back to visit an old staple I can say with confidence you won’t be disappointed!!

Best Spanish dish choice in UES.

Always a great time. Impeccable service and delish food!

My second time at Boqueria UES, and it was an utterly disappointing experience. The four tapas we ordered came out one by one, with at least 10-20 minutes gap in between each, even though it wasn’t busy at the time. They came out cold. Flavors were bland or extremely salty. Simply not worth the money. I would not recommend this place. There are much better options out there in nyc. Giving 2 stars only because our waiter was very nice.

Great service!We arrived early for our reservation. The restaurant was just opening, and initially we were told it was too early to be seated. But while standing outside, trying to decide where to wait, Nick, the General Manager, came out to see if he could help. He offered us a seat at the bar, and later, along with our waiter, made sure we were taken care of.This made all the difference, and turned a good experience into a great one.

Everything is delicious. Go with a group and get one of everything if you can.The staff was very friendly and gave me cards good for free appetizers and cocktails on my next visit when they heard it was my birthday.

Vibrant, Sharable, Broad but Select Menu, and Great Drinks List. Add the exceptional service and it is hard to be disappointed when dining at this restaurant. Easy to do a varied selection of tapas, and I loved the Sangria. They also do a Carajillo as an after dinner drink which is not an easy find in restaurants in the US. One small nit - all the tables are high tops and while the chairs are comfortable, not being able to touch the floor with your feet makes things a bit less comfortable. Overall, do not miss for a social meal with good friends, great food, and spectacular wine.

Great food, especially loved the filled churros

Solid spot for good Spanish food. Came here for a solo lunch on a Sunday, everything was delicious

First time visiting Boqueria & it was delicious! My friend and I sat at the bar and Will was a great bartender. Everything from the drinks, main course, and dessert tasted great. Definitely recommend & can’t wait to come back again to try different things on the menu.

Both orders of Paella were undercooked, very liquidy. Papas were overcooked to a mash potato consistently. Not recommended for a dinner location

Small place with good food. Hard to get a table when they’re busy.Service could be better. We waited a long time for our food and the tapas came out at weird intervals and were sometimes cold.

Excellent food and service! Menu has a ton of options, great for sharing, and something for everyones tastes. The eggplant was particularly delicious.

Eh. Not impressed. I came here after reading all the great reviews and the food was nothing to rave about. Maybe I’ll try something else next time. But the food I got was not that great. Portions were very small. Patatas Bravas was completely burnt to a crisp. If you are looking for a good Spanish restaurant, I would go elsewhere. There are many other great ones in NYC.Also, seating was very very tight. At one point, I was shoulder-to-shoulder with the other guests next to me.And on top of that, service was slow.

We celebrated a birthday here...party of 7, outdoor seating. Enjoyed the chef menu where for $52 per person they ask you your preferences and then bring on the tapas and paella. Everything tasted great.

Terrific food and Christie our server was soo nice!

Everything was really good. The Vermouth wine was excellent. One of them was less sweet and we ordered that again. The staff were friendly but the tables were too close to each other! We have to move the table to pass by! I know restaurants in New York pack people like cans of sardines, but this one was too packed!

I went there for my birthday and had a wonderful time! The staff was very friendly and kind. Everyone speaks Spanish, which is just lovely.The food was delicious! I made a reservation for 6, and all except for one of us ordered only tapas to share and that was enough for everyone. The amount of food is fair for the price. I also received free churros with melted chocolate for my birthday!The atmosphere was also really pleasant and social. We went there around 7-8 pm and there was a decent number of people, but about 3 empty tables around ours, which was reassuring and consistent with social distancing rules.Our reservation note said it was only for 2 hours, and I was concerned about that but we stayed longer than that and no one told us anything.Ill definitely go back!

OMG! I had the absolute best dinner here. We had called last minute and they said they had seating at the bar or looking over the kitchen. We went with the seating overlooking the kitchen and wow were we in for a treat. We both got the tasting menu, and they were extremely accommodating to my dietary restrictions. We were able to see the food being cooked from start to finish by the team. Then the best part of it all - the entire meal was served directly by the !! executive chef!! and explained every meal, what was in it, and the modifications that were made. I had the absolute best time here and I cannot wait to go back.

I was searching for an authentic Spanish restaurant to bring some friends that wanted to try this world famous cuisine (no easy task specially for me being of Spanish descent) and checked this place out and must say that even though it’s a very busy place and attentive service and thorough presentation don’t seem to be the seal of the house the food (tabla de quesos y embutidos,fideuá de mariscos and churro in my case)is not only delicious but capable of making you believe you’re hanging out with friends in any special tapas place in Seville or Barcelona. The wine list is carefully cured and amazingly well-priced.

Great paella, great vibes, and great service!

We came here for the first time to celebrate my wife’s birthday and it did not disappoint!We went with “The Boqueria Experience” that way we could try a little bit of everything, and we paired it with two different types of Garnacha (we preferred the Altaroses pairing). We loved most everything, but our favorites from the experience were (1) the shrimp dish - Gambas Al Ajillo, (2) mushroom croquettes, and (3) the bread with tomatoes.The space is done really well - a good balance of trendy and upscale, albeit a bit tight. My preference would be for them to remove a few tables, that way you don’t feel like you’re sitting on top of the person next to you and hearing everything that’s going on in their conversation. But apart from that, it was a great experience.Highly recommend and plan to visit again soon.

Never disappoints and always hits the spot! Great for small bites and drinks and save some room for the delicious churros!

The brunch food and cocktails are fantastic but its really the kind, warm, knowledgable, and friendly waitstaff that has me coming back over and over again!

We got a prix fixe menu for having a large group (~12). We made reservations in advance. The chef and staff saved us the trouble of selecting a particular dish and we left it up to the chef to choose what to send out (with certain food restrictions). The staff and kitchen were very accommodating. The food kept on coming and it was excellent! I will definitely visit again.

Great place for cocktails and small plates.

I loved the food was very delicious, we went for family dinner, we had so much fun the staff was amazing, very quick service .

A bit on the pricier side which I dont mind but dont expect a meal under $20. That being said the tapas you do order feel like small appetizers so if your hungry this isnt the place for you. If you are willing to spend a good amount to taste 2-3 plates then this might be for you. Overall nice staff just wish the protons were bigger.

Food and service is below average. Lamb skewers were undercooked. Shrimps were swimming in fat and tons of garlic. Bread served with shrimps was old. Service was horrible. Three people were taking care of us. Nobody knew what we were eating and what is coming next. We didnt even get water refill. Finally, $70 for 4 below average taps dishes is bad deal.

The service was great & the server gave great recommendations. They had a special where you could get an appetizer, two plates and a dessert for $35, so one of us did that and the other one got small plates. The lamb skewer was by far my favorite. The bread literally melted in my mouth. The patatas bravas were well seasoned. Would definitely love to try more in the future!

The croquettes were good but eh honestly I was so excited to try to Paella but once I put the spoonful of Paella in my mouth I was disappointed. The Paella was so salty and smelly. Yes it’s seafood but you can totally condiment it well so it doesn’t smell fishy. The Sangria wasn’t great either. You need to cut fruit up and let it soak inside the Sangria that gives it a great taste. The service is great but the food definitely not what I expected and it’s so pricey. I don’t mind spending on good food but it hurt to spend money here and the food wasn’t mouth watering. The chefs have to step it up.

Spanish food. Classic Tomato in olive oil. Bread, Serrano Ham, Paella(sea food with rice, Large variety of cava winesa. Good taste food, gently young personal from different countries, Great atmosphere, Sidewalk or dinner in. For Take out. Prices $$. Gently, kindly, good service

We ordered the chef’s menu classic and added the hanger steak. Their food is flavorful and the paella is really amazing! I would recommend giving this a try if you are around the area.

Lunch was spectacular, two mains per person, peppers and a dessert for only $75. Patatas are an all time favorite. Will be coming again and again!

Unfortunate for us. Terrible for the food. Everything weren’t good.Only wanted to try the iberico pork dish but it was a real disappointment and waste of money. I personally didn’t think it was even iberico pork. Maybe it wasn’t fresh? Or it wasn’t prepared right. It was not good. The meat was tough. It looked like flank steak. There was still runny pink liquid in the container. Really did want to try how good the pork is in NYC — this is NOT the place — I couldn’t experience that TTThe salad wasn’t good either. Just a bunch of uncut large pieces of lettuce plus some random leaves. If they were baby gem lettuce it would be totally fine but they were not. The dressing wasn’t good.

My wife and I found this place on a whim and it was a great decision. The staff is very professional and gracious and the kitchen is open for all to see. The food is quite tasty with just a touch of the exotic. Portions could be larger and the drinks could be a little stronger but Im nitpicking. All in all its a great place to bring friends for some good food.

Amazing food, atmosphere, and service! First time having tapas and loved it. Would highly recommend the salad and the dates with bacon. The paella was good too, the seafood on top was delicious, but the rice could have been more flavorful and crispy. But otherwise had a great time

It’s a cute cozy spot for a intimate night out. We really liked the paella- seafood was cleaned correctly, rice was cooked just right (not mushy), and seasoned well. The clams we got were also wonderful! We got a side of broccoli but didn’t love that so much with the mayo situation, but they were kind to remove it from our tab once we voiced it. Everything else was great! I especially loved the sardines with orange zest!

It is a great place! The food is excellent.

Great covid safe indoor and outdoor dining options , outdoor with heating.The grilled octopus, and the shrimp tapas were the two outstanding dishes. The grilled broccoli in almond was also really good. We also had the steak which was reasonably nice (tried medium rare). Theyve a great selection of wines!

Unsure which was better: the tapas or the service! Our server asked us about allergies and was extremely accommodating by letting us know exactly which tapas contained gluten and separating one piece when possible etc. The sangria was quite nice despite not typically enjoying sangria as it was not overly sweetened. Would definitely recommend for a date or a group!

Wonderful time. My boyfriend and I had a great time with Jimmy. He had speedy and efficient service. The food was all excellent, we both loved the lamb skewers and rhe jamón corquettes and the parades bravas. We’ll definitely be back soon!

We sat in view of the kitchen and saw how meticulously each delicious dish is prepared. The server was considerate of our young child and asked about food allergies, and made sure each dish had enough servings for the whole table.

Loved the Jamon iberico, the dates, olives patatas Bravas and bread. Drinks are good but a little on sweet side. Will definitely be going back. It is small, though if you are more than 2 ppl, you might want to call in advance. They do have outdoor seating as well.

The restaurant was clean and very chic modern. They had a nice ambiance. Music was a little bit loud, but ok. The food was small as it was tapas, yet it was very expensive… the paella was ok, the rice looked half cooked… and I thought it needed more seafood , it had clams , mussels , itty bitty scallops that I did not even know it was embedded mixed In with the rice… the food was tasty.. it was a good experience.. staff was friendly. If you are doing to dine here, bring more money, and more people…

We walked in around 6pm on a Sunday and got sat almost immediately. The place was packed! We ordered “The Boqueria Experience” and were super pleased. The white sangria was okay. We put a small shot of simple syrup in it to balance it out. There were 7 seasonal tapas that came out. Loved just about everything. The 30 month Iberico ham is divine. Shrimp was great, as was the broccoli. The croquetas cremosas are the best thing on that menu! The churros at the end were a little tough but tasty. I’d definitely come back my order individual dishes. The tasting menu was a great experience though if you want to try many things.

Mother’s Day brunch with sisters and daughter. A bit disappointed that entrees we ordered from brunch menu were cold and we were told it was because it was already cooked but who wants to eat cold food. We were given a complimentary salad because we ordered from the main menu and it was very good. We wound ordering from main menu because it was hot food... all in all the staff was very attentive and really nice. What was disappointing was the cold brunch. They need to warm up the brunch food before serving it....

Stopped in for a late lunch, ordered 4 dishes for 2 people and was blown away. Everything was delicious! Very creative blending of flavors, each dish was so good and unique! The octopus was perfect!

Absolutely amazing!!! The service was attentive and the food was really good. We got the croquettes, ham&egg, oxtail and calmare tapas plates. All were excellent. The croquettes were the best. Whatever mushroom filling/sauce used in the circular ones are amazing

Pretty good Spanish tapas.

10/10 on everything! The servers were wonderful and the food was exceptional. I had the pa amb tomàquet (pan con tomate), the truita (tortilla española) and the flan. I shared the shishito peppers with someone else. The pa amb tomàquet was very fresh and had a zing to it, but too much salt. The truita was full of flavour and was quite rich and filling. The peppers were your typical shishito peppers. The peacock was quite refreshing. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The flan was also wonderful, but parts of it had ice crystals it.

The brunch here is awesome. Everything is served family style, as it should be 😉 Service was creative with super friendly staff.All the food we had, which was based on the brunch prix fixe style where you select the options you want from each section, was delicious. The only criticism was the brunch-style paella which is a great idea, but didnt quite hit the spot for me. The main protein was pork belly which was considerably fatty, since it didnt seem rendered at all. The eggs on top make it perfect for brunch though! Oh and the pitchers of their sangria are great, they take it to the next level as opposed to the sour and sugar-laden options you get at other Spanish places.Nevertheless Id be back again, Ive been to a couple of these around town plus the one in Washington DC.

Decent Spanish food. A bit pricy for what it is

Very delicious food, great service, fantastic drinks and lively atmosphere. This is a terrific place and we would definitely come back!BTW - The Buen Rollo Margherita was freaking delicious!

The food was excellent but not everything.

I went for brunch with a girlfriend on a Sunday afternoon and was able to snag a table outside without a reservation (after waiting at the bar for about 20 minutes, which we didnt mind). We had the unlimited sangria + tapas and entrée option which was reasonable and pretty good quality.The service was good and the server was friendly. However, because we were sitting next to another table of ladies, the server seemed to group us as one and address us all at the same time. It was a bit awkward as we were clearly not together. I understand that the restaurant was busy, but service should be individualized per table, not seating area. The hostesses were very friendly from start to finish. Overall, I would recommend to friends and return, myself.

Went here on a date. The place a bustling and crowded and we enjoyed our meal. We decided on the Valentines Day Feast, which was truly a feast. 4 shared courses and 3 wines (and $300) later, we were completely full. The food was definitely overpriced for what it was, although we had no complaints about each individual dish and the service was excellent. Will continue hunting for Basque-style pintxos in NYC.

Its a pretty nice looking place, with a beautiful ambience. The staff are really friendly and helpful. The menu is filled with short eats and so you need to order many of them to have a complete meal, this is good and it lets you try a lot of food.The food is a bit of a hit and miss for me, some of the items were nice and a couple of them were excellent while the rest was just alright. For the price, personally I think its not worth it. Skip this one.

Sat at the bar on a Friday night around 7. Excellent tapas-I recommend the grilled chicken on a stick. Good salad greens. Respectable sangria, about $40 for a pitcher during happy hour. More food options if you sit at the bar area during happy hour. Lively and loud. Recommended.

The service was good. The food was brought out pretty quickly and the drinks were pretty good. A little more on the pricey side but a good experience overall.

The Boqueria experience was a great adventure. The best of the tapas was definitely the mushroom croquetas.

Great food/drinks and ambience! We love tapas! Paella was great it was make to order they do not cut corner

Boqueria was one of my favorite restaurants in all of NYC. We came back for Sunday brunch after a very long time and we were fully disappointed.First of all, they got rid of the brunch menu. Now you have the regular dinner menu plus a brunch paella. The brunch menu was great and a great value. Now, with the regular dinner menu, it is extremely expensive.Nevertheless, I would not mind paying more for a great meal, but the food fell short across the board.We ordered tortilla (tiny and very unremarkable), croquetas (nothing special), escalivada (again tiny and unremarkable) and seafood paella (which was nothing special, lacking flavor and depth).I am sorry to say I will not be coming back.

This is the second Boqueria location Ive visited. Same delicious tapas, same helpful and friendly staff.Restaurant really packs in the patrons, you kind of feel like youre on top of everyone. Reservations definitely needed for the weekends.Prices can creep up on you, but the portion sizes are reasonable.

4.5 stars for food. Got the experience, great overall. Jamon was ok.

Had a reservation for 6 and we received wonderful service, food, and drinks. My group was a little challenging, and at first the restaurant forgot to acknowledge the birthdays we were celebrating (which were noted in the reservation) . But after speaking with the manager they made sure we left happy and handled everything so professionally. I will definitely be coming back for future celebrations. The chefs tasting menu is amazing! Thanks Boqueria UES.

Food incredible and Service was impeccable. The Beautiful woman who booked our party of 14 made sure she came over to greet us and make sure everything was ok. I call that 5 Star Service with the servers and all. We had the tasting menu and it was perfect because you werent over stuffed like your night was over after your dinner. Ultimate favorites were the Steak w/ Sweet pepper and butter sauce and the paella was incredible..

Great food and staff. One of the best happy hours. Manager made everyone feel special. ❤️

One of the best brunches you can get in the city! I’ve been to several locations in NYC and DC, and they are all great. Don’t overthink it. Get a pitcher of sangria and order the brunch paella. It’s incredible!

Good selection of tapas. The quality and quantity of food is very good. There is a $39 pre-fix menu for brunch with unlimited sangria or mimosas. Servers are very friendly and attentive. Cozy place and hip vibe.

The food was hands down absolutely amazing! First time having Paella and will not be the last. Best seasoning and not salty at all!! Not to mention staff are very attentive and nice. They even offered a dry cleaned blanket for outdoor seating. I am telling everyone I know about Boqueria because it was the best experience and food I have had in a very long time.

Excellent food, pleasant staff, great place for a date or nice dinner out. Small hiccup when one of our tapas wasnt brought out and it was difficult getting ahold of our waiter at times. There seemed to be a lot of tables assigned to 1 person so he was always super busy. They made up for the late tapas with a dessert on the house and all food was phenomenal, we particularly liked the braised oxtail item.

Love everything about this place, they make a MEAN mezcal paloma.

Ordered the Menu offered by the waiters and it as excellent, amazing service on the terrace.

Went here for brunch, was very busy. Staff where very friendly. I got the chorizo brunch plate it was tasty and a pretty generous portion. The shishito margarita was also pretty tasty. I will definitely come back again, I would advise to book in advance if going for brunch or if it is a party of 4 or more. They also offer bottomless for brunch..

The meat and cheese plate was delicious, Im still dreaming about the pan con tomate and watermelon sangria. The atmosphere was lively but we were still seated immediately after arriving without a reservation. Would definitely go back to try more of the tapas. (Also loved the romaine salad)

Food was 10/10! We order a special for 35$. One Appetizer, two tapas, and churros for dessert.Went there with a friend so we got to try the patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo, croquetas and tortilla and everything was spectacular.

Service is top notch, Phil was incredibly attentive. Get the tablas de quesos y embuditos.

Great service, delicious food and amazing cocktails!

Not what we were expecting.We are from Spain and were excited to have some food from home, but the tortilla de patatas was dry and not good, the ham... Looked like cheap ham instead of what should have been given the price and description and bravas... Not good either.The croquetas were really good i have to say.And people working there were also great and nice, the two star review is just based on the food.

Lovely honorable staff and delicious food.

Loud fun tapas spot. Multiple locations - make a reservation. This is a popular spot and gets busy. It can be quite loud inside so I recommend for smaller groups of 2-4, also a good date spot. You can’t go wrong with most of the tapas here

Spanish Iberico Ham wrongly cut. ThickHigh chairs, very uncomfortableExpensive

It was our first time there. Very lovely experience. Everybody was nice especially Dereck. He answered all our questions patiently and advised us about everything in the menu honestly. Will come back soon

Great selection on the menu and decent portionsl sizes for the price point. Might help to include how many pieces some of the dishes come with.Outgoing and attentive wait staff. Would definitely return with a small or large group

A menu so varied and so intriguing we had to stop ourselves from ordering one of everything.We knew going in that this was a wine bar, but since Im not so interested in straight up wine we got the Sangría. Boy oh boy was it refreshing, not to mention economical - two people can make a pitcher last throughout the meal comfortably without needing to think about ordering anything else, which helps devote attention to the excellent food options available.Speaking of, I have to say this was a rare occasion where I loved every single dish we ordered. Not only that, but we had to have heated discussions on what to order because everything looked so good we had trouble deciding.The cool thing about these dishes was that - pretty consistently - the auxiliary pieces on the plate were so tasty that they not only perfectly complimented the main item without overshadowing but could also be a standalone feature on the menu. Im talking in particular about the bread that came with the cheese plate covered in a beautiful tomato spread, the fennel served with the octopus, and the pickled shallots on toasted bread that came with the lamb skewers. This to me shows an attention to detail that exceeds the expectation of the named menu item being all there is to look forward to, and that gets an A in my book.Service was great, too. Theyre all up on their vaccination procedures, and when we first arrived they went above and beyond to find us a table in their spacious, well-occupied dining room (we wouldve honestly taken the bar too, that thing is beautiful).There are not a lot of great restaurants in the UES imo, so its good to know there is at least one excellent one we can go back to.

This is my favorite Boqueria branch as it’s in my neighborhood and anyone who I take my friends or family who is visiting in NYC here since everything is always excellent! Was disappointed last night though for my mom’s birthday dinner — Gambas was way too salty, and the Paella was burnt! It was disappointing.

Worst mixed drinks i’ve ever had. so watery. watched the bartender make them - just let the bourbon soak in the ice. didn’t eat so don’t know about the food

Food and atmosphere were great but service was very slow

Nice decor inside and service and drinks were good. Sandwiches were just ok. Bread used was hard to eat or cut with a knife.

El pollo rustido was amazing. We could have probably saved $30 and gone without the Jamón Ibérico. It was great but the menu definitely hypes it up more than what it is. The paella did not have a crispy bottom which was a bit disappointing. Our server was very kind. However towards the end of our meal, they could have been a bit more prompt — the restaurant was not that busy. There were more than a couple of times when we wondered where our server was and they were no where to be found. I estimate we lost about 35-40 minutes just waiting around. Maybe we caught them on an off day.

Boqueria is such a staple! When in doubt, we head here. The menu changes by season so you know everything is fresh. Luckily they always have the trusty potatas bravas on the menu! They offer pitchers of different sangrias and the vibe is lovely!Highly recommend stopping into any of the locations if you’re in NYC!

Saturday night, the place was so packed the tables were practically on top of each other. No elbow room.The volume of the music was so loud that we couldnt hear our own conversation. Food: tapas are fashionable these days, and the waitress recommended that we order 3 each, (costing almost $20 each). Octopus with fennel? Mostly fennel, not too much octopus. We also ordered the $27 ham and chorizo tapas. The ham was not Serrano. The chorizo was tasty, but nothing special. If you want it, you can buy chorizo from any decent deli.I love tapas, but quality tapas, of course. And these were definitely not worth the money.

Great food and great service. Loved the shishito margarita

The tapas at Boqueria are just EXCEPTIONALLY delicious!!!

Wonderful food and great, friendly service!

First time experience, table for two it was a very tiny table we order three tapas that didn’t fit the table, with two plates and two glasses of water (small) + two glasses of wine…. Very uncomfortable dinner. The tapas were lower that expected the patatas brevas alioli it was mayo instead alioli and the hot sauce it wasn’t hot ….. If you was in the gambas al ajillo and the pulpo were ok but nothing that you will say OMG I want more of it….For good tapas I will go back to Newark on Ferry st where I find there really good ones….Conclusion to me this is a one time experience.

The worst paella I have ever seen, nothing like in Spain. You had to scrape the burned rice out of the pan. I looked around and all the paella looked the same. In fact everything we ordered was burned. I dont understand the good reviews.

Salmon bowl was delicious. Warm and friendly service. Will definitely go back.

Good food, the Paella was exquisite, even the delivery presentation was nice!

The food flavor is on the better side considering many of the other options in NYC. But to be honest, nothing will ever quite taste like it does in Spain. Tapas are not a fancy food, and it’s surprising how hard restaurants outside of Spain try at turning them into something they’re just not.I came to Boqueria with a friend on a Sunday during prime brunch hour. The place was packed and our server really seemed keen on trying to sell the “brunch feast” menu, which appeared to be what the majority of other patrons were doing. We chose to order à la carte and for some reason this seemed to have affected the level of service we received. We had to waive down the server for everything; there was minimal interest on behalf of the server to pay any attention to us. The food was okay except for the dessert (churro sundae) which was basically a pile of whipped cream on top of a little bit of ice cream with 4 of the most stale churros I’ve ever tasted.Would I return? Maybe with a group of friends for the feast, minus the sundae.

Amazing food with sheik upscale upper east side crowd. The wait staff were very attentive and well trained. I found the topas to be better than what we found in Barcelona. Not the greatest place to bring your children.

Ive been to a few different Boqueria locations and I have to say, the food is always amazing (and consistent). I love the UES reason by far as its close to my apartment. Its laid out well for groups as well as couples, the service is always excellent, and Ive never had a bad meal. Today we sat by the chefs counter where you can see the magic happening in the kitchen. We were a bit worried that our bottomless mimosa refills would be slow, but our waitress was on top of it! If you come here for brunch, I highly recommend the tapas feast as youll get to try a bunch of dishes and its a great deal for the money. Ill definitely be back here for as long as I live in UES!

Our server Christy was very nice

Went here for brunch on my birthday and it was SO. GOOD. If you had to get one thing off the menu, ABSOLUTELY get the patatas bravas. I’ve literally never had potatoes that good in my LIFE. We got the huevos con chorizo (which came with chorizo, eggs, chimichurri sauce, and patatas bravos), the brunch paella, and a pitcher of the sangría blanca. If I had something to complain about, it would be that the seating situation is quite tight inside and you sometimes feel elbow to elbow with other people.

Very mediocre and over-priced, except for the paella.If I do end up going here again, Ill probably skip the tapas and go straight for the paella and paella only. As for the paella, it was better than the ones I had in Spain. Tapas? Not so much.

Food was really good and drinks were almost amazing before we figured out they charged us more than twice money we were supposed to be charged. (Check attached)

All of the tapas and drinks that my friend and I had were excellent. Tables are tiny. So be careful maneuvering your drinks and food on such a little surface. It was like a circus act to avoid making a big mess. Try the dates and bacon tapas!!!!

Nice ambiance and great food!

Had the chefs menu for a business dinner. Not enough samples per food item came out which led to some persons not being able to try a food item or had to share a taster... One colleague was a vegan and if I remember correctly he basically got 3 salads which were very similar when the others had meat/food not suitable for him. Not enough seating on our table even though we made a reservation.

I was here yesterday and could not find a seat. Came again to try out as we were supposed to visit the Met. We were little bit early and waited for 10 minutes to open.We orderedGambas ShrimpPaeaCroquettesBrava sauce fried potatoesCalamari.All the food tasted very authentic and I think it was better than a restaurant we went in Barcelona. I definitely recommend this place to people who want their taste buds to tingle with satisfaction! There is a magic spell for free deserts but I will keep it for myself ONLY!! Haha.

This restaurant is a definite thumbs up for me. I had croquettes, gambas shrimp, paea and more. I loved it because I felt the artisan Barcelona chef’s hardworking efforts to shape the authentic taste.

Seating is tight with insufficient space for people to walk between the chairs so I was jostled all meal. The kitchen is open, which meant that the back half of the restaurant was kitchen hot. Food was good, chorizo and egg brunch was tasty, but needed salt and pepper, which is not on the table. If you dont season your food, you need to put them on the table.

This was the best restaurant and brunch I have eaten in a looooong time! The food was amazing, but more importantly the service was above and beyond. The waiter Hugo was so attentive and present, despite a busy Sunday brunch. When we had a few drinks and accidentally dropped silverware, Hugo was there in a second with new sets. He was always ready to fill up our glasses for the unlimited drinks, and when he couldn’t run to our table fast enough (presumably because he was giving other tables the same amazing service), Oscar was there in his place. I will absolutely be taking anyone and everyone back to this Boqueria location. It was an unforgettable experience.

Ambience and service was great. The paellas rice was burnt which I was told was the style, so that was disappointing. They did ask what they could do to make it up to us which was nice. Would come again for drinks and tapas.

My favorite restaurant in NYC!! Their menu is fantastic & I even bought the book!! No matter when u go, the place is crowded at its max!Great food, however l, they need to improve the Sangria

Boqueria was really nice. We did The experience with 6 people and although the bill was astronomical, it was worth it. They brought out a bunch of small plates of different foods (you dont know what youre ordering they just bring you a bunch of random food) Each plate having their unique burst of wonderful flavors from Spain. My drink was tasty too, I had to rose sangria. I forget our servers name but he was awesome and gave our picky group great recommendations and accommodated everyones likes, dislikes and food allergies. Ambiance was nice and cozy, dim setting but enough light at the table, and really good Hispanic music at a medium to low volume. They played one of my favs Fabricando Fantasias by Tito Nieves . Anyway enjoy my food pics/videos even though theyre blurry because I screenshotted them from videos, thanks bye.

The best Spanish food on UES. I’ve tried a lot of items from the menu and everything was tasty. The service was good, fast, and friendly. Interior looked really nice. The restroom was clean.

Delicious meals and kind service. Tried the MYC restaurant week menu. Interested in Spanish cuisine checked that place in UES Manhattan. Perfect experience at all.

Delicious food, welcoming atmosphere, and great wait staff. Highly recommend! If we ever are back in town well definitely be back!

I went there for tapas bottomless brunch, food was excellent, service really good and it was overall a great experience. Ill come back. I recommend the kale salad tapas and the croquettes which will definitely be part of my next time there