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Cata

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Tapas Restaurant$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Jordan KongMarch 14, 2013
From the folks who brough us Alta, Cata's standouts include chickpea fritters, deviled eggs, mushrooms a la plancha and an extensive G&T list. Great for groups!
Andrea HongFebruary 11, 2015
Been here 10+ times
One of my fave tapas places right now. Gorgeous space, great G&Ts, lots of yum. Chickpea fritters, winter salad, bikini sandos, lamb, skirt steak, halloumi, deviled eggs - & this torrija for dessert!
Sharon ShafirFebruary 18, 2017
The service was excellent, and each course was unique and extremely delicious.also great cocktails and really great vibes for a date or meeting on he bar for a great night with lots of tapas choices
Jon SteinbackDecember 10, 2014
I'm not sure why this place isn't always full; it's great! For a nice date night, get a couple small dishes (maybe oysters and duck pastrami), a main (duck paella is delicious), and a bottle of wine.
Ruchika BDecember 31, 2016
Not super impressed by the entrees, but love the vibe and service of the place. The drinks are great, especially the Gin&Tonic selection and The Peacemaker. The fried goat cheese is to die for.
Andrea BarrezuetaJanuary 28, 2015
Absolutely love this place. Great food and ambiance. This time the standouts we had were the merguez and the chicken croquettes. The Bombas needed more jamon but still love love love.
KatJune 30, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Fantastic tapas and great space. Also tons of types of gin & tonics. Tapas: recommend chanquetes (fish) and gambas (shrimp) al ajillo, montaditos escalivada/cabra, pimientos de padrón and bravas
CoverDecember 8, 2013
best Gin & Tonic cocktail menu in NYC - try the Cucumber/Rose, super refreshing. Deviled eggs, Merluzza tempura, & skirtsteak were the standouts. Pay with Cover and skip waiting for the check.
Ranu RajkarnikarJune 2, 2015
Goddamn this place is good. So many great G&T's. And the snacks! Can't go wrong with chickpea fritters, eggplant labne, merguez sausage, bikinis or the quail egg benedict. Must come back for more!
Veronique VFebruary 6, 2014
Love love love. Quail egg Benedict? Delicious and delightful. Bikini? Truffle for days. Chorizo/shrimp/chicken wing paella? NOM. Affordable wine list, warm and cozy atmosphere and great G&Ts.
DinaApril 24, 2014
Great Spasnish/American tapas bar. A great option for a busy weeknight - almost always a space. 20 different kinds of gin and tonics- try smoked coconut, amazing! Fun, delicious food.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantMarch 26, 2013
Been here 10+ times
I have not had a bad dish here. I esp love the razor clams - totally delicious. And I love the fact that they now have a larger cocktail menu. The old fashioned I had tonite was great!
Mike JacobsonSeptember 19, 2013
Holy shit. If you don't like these I'll pay you back: chickpea fritters, duck pastrami, *sea bass a la plancha*, curried cauliflower, roasted bone marrow. Dessert: *torrija*, salted caramel sundae.
Rafi RomeroJuly 13, 2015
Absolutely: quail eggs Benedict, bikini Montadito, sea bass carpaccio. probably: asparagus a.plancha, roasted bone marrow, duck pastrami, deviled eggs, chicken croquestas. Avoid: foie gras Montadito.
Victoria U.September 18, 2013
Delicious Madrid style tapas. They even have migas! I suggest the deviled eggs, quail eggs benedict and sepia (Cuttlefish)- all delicious when washed down with some vermouth!
Chris EvansApril 2, 2016
Much like their sister restaurant Alta in the West Village, great selection of tapas and wines. Make sure you try the goat cheese balls with mars alone and honey.
Alex ZaltsmanApril 20, 2014
Outstanding tapas place that is a sister restaurant to Alta. Makes you feel like you're back in Spain. Gin is the drink of choice with a variety of tonic water/garnish combos.
Mary Elise ChavezDecember 22, 2012
Go w/ a group and get glutinous. Wonderful staff, fine interior and sharable plates like the paella, meatballs, quail Benedict, deviled eggs, strip steak with blue cheese and ham grilled cheese are A+
NickJanuary 4, 2016
We loved every tapa we ordered. Bone marrow crusted oysters were the stand out for me. Cucumber and rose gin & tonic is different but not crazy, the way it should be
StayNYC RentalsOctober 17, 2018
Everyone loves the non-committal concept of tapas restaurants - and they make a lot of sense for birthday gatherings where people don’t want to order a whole roast chicken.
John GershmanApril 8, 2013
Deviled eggs, amazing. Chickpea fritters melt in your mouth. Leeks, perfectly grilled on toasted baguette. Amazing G&Ts-- especially grapefruit, cinnamon, Thai basil, kaffir lime.
DinaApril 24, 2014
Not very authentic but great food. Almost always possible to get in a weeknight. Shrimp with garlic is a must. Gin and Tonic drinks are great. Would skip expensive paellas and get more tapas instead.
Jaclyn 💃🏻April 21, 2013
Dinner for two w/o fish? App: Cana de cabo cheese. Entree: Skirt steak w/ egg (recommend 1 each person). Chickpea fritters & artichokes on the side. Dessert: Caramel sundae to share. FTW!
Leah SchallerMarch 29, 2015
If you have an affinity for G&T's and fabulous tapas, this is the place to go. Deviled eggs, Octopus and the Chorizo Paella are a must!
Irene FeleoAugust 13, 2016
Small portion tapas but super tasty and flavourful. I would go with the lamb ribs and prawns. Fried goat cheese is a must! Cocktails are unfortunately over priced for what they are.
Julia San JuanFebruary 4, 2017
Grapefruit G&T is the best, and I would eat my own weight in the paprika butter grilled oysters 😛
Olivia SlutskyJune 3, 2016
Went for cocktails, ended up having delicious margaritas and oysters. Will be back to try more.
Emily McDonoughOctober 7, 2012
Dessert!!! Sangria sorbet, chocolate bread with sweet and salty breadcrumbs and troija with grapefruit and orange. Amazing amazing desserts!!
7th.ListFebruary 6, 2013
Taste - Spanish tapas, Mussels Escabeche, Shaved Fennel Salad Dessert - Caramel Ice Cream Sundae Fact - Communal tables offer enough elbow room for both private conversation & accidental flirtation Read more
Alex CasariegoDecember 30, 2014
One of the best meals I've had in NYC. I can't wait to come back! From the pan tomaquet to the G&T list, this place is amazing.
Anechka M.June 22, 2017
Great paella with huge prawns and excellent chorizo. The appetizers choice was so so and over priced. Jamon plate is ridiculously small but still good.
Emily MaddenDecember 18, 2017
Full gin and tonic menu had great selection. Everything was great but some highlights included the quail egg benedict and the gnocchi
Kate FurmanOctober 18, 2016
Cozy intimate tapas spot, good for dates or large groups. Highly recommend the fried goat cheese and lamb short ribs.
Michelle BacharachOctober 27, 2012
Hot damn this place is good. Caramel ice cream sundae w/ toasted marshmallow stole the show but try deviled eggs with fried oyster - so delicious! Only downside is the noise - bring your hearing aid
Tom WahlinDecember 10, 2013
One day I'll be able to say I've tried all the gin & tonic variations. Lemon Thyme FTW. Oh yeah, don't forget to use Cover here ⚡️💰
ChrisDecember 11, 2013
The kaffir lime G&T alone is worth the trip. Both the broccoli and the cauliflower are solid choice. Don't forget to pay with Cover!
Jori BellFebruary 2, 2014
Everything was great but highlights were: chicken croquettes, sea bass over spaghetti squash, chick pea fritters, and the sundae for dessert.
Kevin GrantSeptember 20, 2016
Delicious food. Some of the menu items you might overlook are actually fantastic, thinking of the flatbread specifically.
Sheila MarikarJune 13, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Killer pan con tomate, an ocean's worth of grilled seafood, and $40 bottles of wine to wash it down. You can't go wrong here.
MelJanuary 31, 2013
Leeks bruschetta w romesco sauce was mind blowing. Deviled eggs w fried oyster was awesome as well. And oxtail - melt in your mouth. Do it!
naveenNovember 12, 2013
deviled eggs; tempura broccoli; meatballs w squid pasta; paella con fois gras.
Michael JacobsonNovember 9, 2015
Get the skirt steak. Topped with sunny side up egg and over crispy kimchi rice. It's the best thing on the menu.
Naz ColakogluFebruary 5, 2015
Unbelievable good 9.9 !!! Sundae, squid ink paella , seabass carpaccio , chickpeas fritters oh and smoked coconut g&t ❤️
Bin YangMay 15, 2013
Great seafood but the best dish of all time? Deviled eggs with oysters. 10 orders please!
Wayne YuMay 5, 2013
Go for the meatballs with squid ink pasta, bone marrow, and razor clams. Skip the grilled kale. Nice moderately priced Iberian wine list.
Jon GoldmannSeptember 15, 2017
Baked oysters, paella, octopus and DEVILED EGGS. Snacks and Sea are best secions of the menu
Sacha SJuly 10, 2017
Amazing place. Great food, great atmosphere and great service. Really liked this place. Great tapas!
Ernesto GutierrezMay 13, 2015
Paella and gin cocktails are out of this world. Go crazy. The steak dish (there's only one) was delicious.
AmateurConciergeMarch 25, 2014
Deviled eggs, merguez joints, chickpea fritters and fried oysters great. Razor clams and tequila drink not so much
NicoleMarch 22, 2013
Sit at the bar, ask Adam for a wine recommendation based on your tastes, and order anything on the menu. And get the oxtail.

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