Cata
(Now Closed)Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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- Wendy QiuMarch 27, 2015Got the kumquat clove gin and tonic subtle flavored .. Really good .. Each g and t come with different bottled tonics.
Garima KapoorMay 27, 2016Really great, authentic tapas. Can't go wrong with any food order (though I'd skip the g&t)
Miguel LopezJune 17, 2015Great for regional Spanish fare. It's a bit too cramped, though, and the light fixtures are basically dangling in your face. The kitchen has things figured out, the rest of the house not so much.
J.R. ReedApril 26, 2018Ham and cheese sandwich, asparagus, oxtail empanadas, croquetas all winners - but, like most tapas places, expensive for a a decent amount of food- Innovative menu, extensive wine list and reasonably priced. What a great found! Would recommend for first date too :)
Veronica RayJuly 5, 2016Great tasting tapas and lots of room. One of my favorite restaurants in NYC.
Collette SNovember 17, 2015Tapas, great for dates. GET: truffled ham & cheese, croquettes, skirt steak
Kelsey✨August 18, 2017Fancy Spanish-style tapas. The paella, octopus and brussel sprouts were all standouts.
Must get the skirt steak, quail eggs benedict, and the foie gras and duck confit paella.
ChavelliJuly 20, 2013PINTXOS!!!! The deviled eggs are awesome, and of course make sure to get one of the specialised G&T's
BonMay 30, 2013Spacious...shocking for LES. Good n plenty bar service. Didn't try tapas yet but smelled/looked scrumdiddlyumptious from bar counter.
Karen BowersMay 31, 2013Try a few different gin and tonic flavors. Grapefruit and Thai basil were both fantastic.
Anne Mai BertelsenJuly 18, 2013Sit at the bar and let Stephen educate you on the finer points of fun
Cory WilliamsOctober 7, 2012Two word: sangria sorbet. Sit at the bar and get to know the staff-- great people, amazing food.
Paul MiragliaJuly 17, 2013Excellent Gin and Tonics. They have a list just of there specials. But be prepared to spend some money.
Rose petal + cucumber gin and tonic & dry coconut gin and tonic are musts.
Emilia AllonsoOctober 19, 2015All food is great, no exception but it's a but expensive; good for dates
Nausheen HasanFebruary 2, 2014Everything was delicious. Skirt steak, jamon, paella...and grapefruit sorbet.
ErrolJayMarch 12, 2014Cata was great! Food and cocktails were superb. Say Hello to Stephen at the bar.
Punchy, spicy tapas and an insane.g&t list. No skimping on the veg options!
JoeDecember 30, 2012the deviled eggs are divine! Misel was awesome and super attentive. so, so good.
Scott WellsSeptember 21, 2013Try the Smoked Coconut Spring 44 Old Tom and Boylan Tonic. Fucking delicious.
Swiss chard ravioli and the salted caramel ice cream sundae? Amazing.
Josh FerryMarch 4, 2018Food is mediocre at best, aside from a fun Gin selection they lack a selection of quality options. Seating is too close to others as well!
Courtney TincherSeptember 29, 2012Try a gin and tonic, there are 20 different versions to choose from.
Ellie RountreeOctober 2, 2013Hello gin & tonics! The list goes on forever. The deviled eggs were delish.
Molly LittleNovember 2, 2014Don't wear blue and white gingham... You'll be drafted into waiting tables.
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Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:30 PM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 5:30 PM–Midnight
- Sun
- 5:30 PM–10:30 PM
(212) 505-2282
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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