Nai Tapas Bar
Tapas Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
"The live flamenco shows on Thursdays and Saturdays are so so good!"(7 Tips)
"Order the mango sangria and beef empanada, they're great!"(42 Tips)
"They've had flamenco dancers the last few times I've gone"(3 Tips)
"Love the croquettes de jambon and the petotillas de queso de cabra."(6 Tips)
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Razia KhanSeptember 30, 2016The gambas al ajillo and patatas aioli are AMMMMAAAAAZING. Really everything we had was delicious - churrasco, chicken croquettes, churros... Love this place! Highly recommend!
Katie CongletonAugust 19, 2015Meatballs, brussel sprouts, papas bravas, ham wrapped fried goat cheese on toast, meatballs, skirt steak, chorizo and manchego toast topped with quail eggs + white sangria... It was all amazing!
Make sure you make reservations in advance in order to get the best view of the flamenco performance. Every Thursday at 8:30pm and then again at 10:30pm. The seafood tapas are fresh and delicious!
Ha DiemSeptember 4, 2014Everything I had here was so good. Standouts are definitely the coconut crepes filled with seafood, the escargot, mango sangria, and blueberry pomegranate sangria!
Harriet RuffSeptember 12, 2015Some of the best #tapas in #NYC. Have the meat balls, avocado with crab and the garlic prawns and you won't regret it. Don't bother with the patatas Bravas - bit dry.
Karina EstrellaJune 12, 2018Very unique but authentic tapas and excellent service! I Recommend the champagne sangria, the patatas aioli, croquetas, and Pulpo a la Gallega (boiled octopus)
Jiajia JinJune 15, 2014Amazing flamenco performance - make sure you pick a table close to the stage! Tapas are good but reviews are probably hyped up too much. Alta remains my favorite tapa place.
Nicolette RomeroJanuary 1, 2015Um, yum! The gambas ajilo was the stand out tapa and the sauce was amazing. The red sangria was also tasty and two glasses will definitely get you tipsy!
Great vibe, amazing music if you like Spanish pop/rock. I loved the red sangría, my friends had the white (I wasn't a big fan). Overall a great experience. Loved our server Jenny, too!
samantha hankinsAugust 8, 2014Enjoyed this for being relaxed and unpretentious unlike most tapas places in NYC -- this place reminded me more of Spain. Great atmosphere. Reliable food. Small place.
Julie SonOctober 5, 2012Petotillas queso de cambra basically goat cheese in a croquette wrapped with serrano ham and placed on toast. The skirt streak was good too! I did not enjoy the octopus. Blueberry pomegranate sangria
Ernesto GutierrezApril 25, 2017Disregard all the praise you'll read here for a crab avocado tapa. A lackluster non Spanish made up dish. The churrasco steak on the other hand, now that is a treat.
Allison KrausmanOctober 12, 2013Didn't like the mango sangria as much as I thought I would, considering the hype. But the coconut creeps with seafood were AMAZING. Get them. Also the potatoes in creamy mayo deliciousness were YUM.
Kevin ValenskiDecember 9, 2014Cheese piementos, patatas bravas and gambas al ajillo for the win! Great sangria as well. Went for a pitcher of red. Cute, rustic feel.
Gennady BorukhovichMarch 22, 2014This place is great especially for big groups. Went there with 17 people and they did a prix fixe menu: $45 for family style tapas plus open bar.
Rong NguyenJanuary 23, 2012Good tapas place. Had the gambas en salsa verde sauce is good with bread too. Waiter suggested calamari cooked in its own ink maybe not for everyone but it was different. Patatas alioli was good too!
Amazing tapas and sangria. Make sure to check out the live flamenco on Thursday’s and fridays
Katherine CorsonJanuary 26, 2013Definitely get the Queso de Cabra!! Amazing (I could say "amazeballs" and literally have it be true but obviously I'm too cool for that)!
Nikki 🌺December 12, 2010Flamenco show and Spanish guitar on Thursdays & Saturdays! the staff are really nice and don't rush you from the table. try the olives stuffed with anchovies and chorizo in cider ;)
Kinsey LaneDecember 10, 2013Love this place. Everything is deliciousx, but get the oxtail, garlic chicken, any patatas and the pan tumaca. And sangria of course.
RyanAugust 30, 2013Food and drinks are awesome! Mussels, beef, goat cheese, gambas, everything... Will visit again for sure
Amira HassanJuly 26, 2013Love this place! Best tapas, sangria and happy hour prices are excellent! Definitely a must to visit!- Venera VarbanovaOctober 29, 2014The live flamenco shows on Thursdays and Saturdays are so so good! Highly recommended!
Giovanni D'PalmaJanuary 17, 2015I wasn't as impressed with the food the second time. It's okay and a decent spot for tapas with a few greats on the list. Try the blueberry sangria- Amy SagarSeptember 30, 2012Love the croquettes de jambon and the petotillas de queso de cabra. Also try all the sangrias!
Yami AlonsoMarch 11, 2017Quick great quality tapas. Their sangria is watered down, so skip that. Must do the croquettas
Kaity ChanAugust 7, 2014Great tapas place. Been here twice and always leaving full with just 3-5 plates & 2 people.
Y MJune 22, 2014Affordable, delicious, great service. Get the mango sangria (if you're into sweet drinks)
James LaurentiAugust 22, 2011The food is great (get the crepes filled with crabmeat), but the Flamenco shows they do are what really make this place a no-brainer. Read more
Honghui YuAugust 16, 2014Come here on Thursday and Saturday nights for flamenco! Sangria is a must try.
Blueberry Pomegranate Champagne Sangria is yummy! And pitchers are just 20 bucks Monday-Wednesday!! You're welcome :)
ᴡ Hunter | ArtistApril 3, 2011I LOVE this place. Food is fantastic. Drinks are good. Dancers are INCREDIBLE!! Awesome place. Can't wait to come back here!
Sairam RajagopalDecember 28, 2012The flamenco was great. Come on Thursdays. Pretty decent potion size / price for tapas .
Mussels are a must try! If you go on Thursday or Saturday, there are flamenco dancers as well
Will VanderhoefMay 13, 2012Great food. Live Flamenco dancers and music. Pomegranate Champaign Sangria.
Raffaella CiavattaJuly 22, 2012Noisy, tables are so wide it's hard to talk to your friends. Food was good but nothing exceptionally amazing. Staff was friendly but owner has a micromanagement issue so he's the only to take orders?!
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Located in the East Village, Nai Tapas serves authentic tapas of Spain. We also have live Flamenco shows Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30pm - 11:00pm.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Wed
- 5:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Thu
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–Midnight
- Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(212) 677-1030
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
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Dinner, Happy Hour
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Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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