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(Now Closed)Tapas Restaurant$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
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Lauren MacSeptember 4, 2017The vibes here are so well done. Gorgeous murals from artists whose styles you'd recognize from work around NYC. Moody, dark, and delightful. Their oreo cheesecake is divine.
Amanda WilliamsJune 10, 2016Trendy new hot spot didn't disappoint! Speakeasy florist entry, cool bar and great tapas plates with an Asian twist. Beet dish was delicious, mushroom pizza, tuna, sticky rice balls also very good.
Natalie WalkerFebruary 28, 2016Beautiful funky decor w/multiple dining rooms & downstairs lounge. Res made 1 wk prior rec. A+ food! Delish drinks but pricey ($17). Sat nights are insanely packed. Make a separate res for lounge.
Samantha 💃 LopezAugust 10, 2016100% Get the Wild Mushroom Street Pizza and Crispy Bao Buns! Also the ice cream shots & churro rings don't hurt. 🤗
- Ariana VoyerSeptember 26, 2016Wild mushroom pizza, grilled avocado salad and crispy bao buns lived up to the hype, but I also enjoyed their cocktails, knish reubens and sticky rice dumplings.
Kevin ThompsonMarch 29, 2016Fun, trendy spot. Good food, good music, good art. Get lots of small plates, including: bao buns, heaven spot burger, mushroom pizza, and tartare. Skip the cacio e pepe and sea bass tacos.
Elvis RodricksNovember 11, 2016The art/ decor in this place is spectacular. Impressed with their bao buns and mushroom pizza. Not On menu but ask- chocolate muffin!!! Great service staff as well.
Bitches Who BrunchDecember 16, 2016The Bitches say: A. One of the most inventive brunch menus we’ve seen, pulling from influences from all over the world. The food and drinks were well executed and the artistic ambiance was remarkable. Read more
Paula BuzzoMay 22, 2017I love this place!! The staff is impeccable, the decoration is amazing and the food, delicious. Ask for the Tuna Tartare, is to die for...
Michael NataleMarch 9, 2017This place is totally great for an out of the ordinary, trendy (and expensive) night out. Especially with a big group. The mushroom pizza and eggplant dish are oddly some of the best offerings.
Mrs LFebruary 29, 2016I actually wore my vintage Nike Vandal kicks here for my bday dinner. I loved the ceviche and how it came with leche de tigre creme fraiche .
- Bitches Who BrunchDecember 16, 2016Bitches Who Brunch's NYC Best Bites 2016 winner for Best Chicken & Waffles! This unique take on a classic brunch dish really stole the show. Read more
Zeba SiddiqiApril 10, 2016Amazing place & decor. Do try Double dutch for cocktails, mushroom pizza, zatar bread, corn& vandal smores! Cappuccino too💯👍🏻
Julie SosciaJanuary 27, 2019Trendy LES venue perfect for a special occasion. Expect dim lighting and loud music with tasty food. Don't forget an important photo opp with the pink bunny sculpture!
Monti BrayFebruary 14, 2016Grilled avocado and the arancini are amazing. Also a fan of the las palmitas if you like mezcal.
Jin MoonJune 5, 2016Every room has been designed by different artist. If you have the money, try 50 day aged tomahawk ribeye with cup of Moet rose. They make the experience AMAZING!
Jason BrewJuly 8, 2016Very lively and trendy new LES spot correctly described as a "clubstaurant." Definitely try the bao buns and grilled avocado
Sara AljoJune 8, 2016Wild mushroom pizza is to die for, grilled avocado, and the paella. in love with the atmosphere.
Rewan PartiJuly 13, 2016Definitely a trendy spot with beautiful decor. Get the wild mushroom pizza, bao buns and paella.
Ariel HermanMay 27, 2017Tapas with an Asian street food flair. Delicious vegetarian options. After-dinner club downstairs has a speakeasy look and is a good place to go out.
Izi DoenyasFebruary 22, 2019Every dish we ate was extraordinary. Not only super tasty but also designed and presented very good. The service also deserves credits.
ShyEats NYCMarch 21, 2018Shrimp tempura, nap bun and the s’mores dessert! Yum. Say no to cauliflower tacos though. Nice decor!
Amazing food! Caesar pizza and sliders are the best. Great small plates concept from owners of Stanton Social and Beauty and Essex!
Tina HilllMarch 3, 2016Pretzel tartare is delish. Dessert must have is the vandal s'mores 🙊👏🏻. Paella was a little greasy but tasty. Tasty bourbon cocktails.
IrmaZandl ZandlSlantFebruary 11, 2016LOVE this place. Recommend early and early in the week. Great job by all involved.
Big WittMarch 2, 2017Had the jerk salmon with crispy eggplant as my side . Yes i said eggplant im not fan of it but the way they prepared it i could eat it ever day (pause)
Ibrahim SulaimanAugust 8, 2019One of the best restaurant I’ve tried in New York. I would recommend the crispy bao buns & the wild mushroom pizza- Julie SosciaAugust 1, 2018Very similar to some of the other spots you would find the Meatpacking District or Beauty and Esssex on LES. Expect dim lighting and loud music.
- Julie SosciaJuly 17, 2018Very similar to some of the other spots you would find the Meatpacking District or Beauty and Esssex on LES. Expect dim lighting and loud music.
Kevin LillyJanuary 24, 2016The drinks and atmosphere were first rate... What can I say about the food? Chris Santos strikes again with a truly exquisite menu...
Lincoln ChinneryFebruary 21, 2016It's not for everyone. Tourists will enjoy it and most native New Yorkers will pass this place off as a fad.
Foxxy BOctober 18, 2016Adventurous & relatively good food, fun & new vibe, but all with a side of overpriced drinks & incredibly shit attitude from the hostesses.
Kt LacasseJuly 20, 2016Inventive menu. Some dishes were standouts, others were just ok. Highly recommend the steak and rice dish with the egg
Amanda SchneiderJune 16, 2016Red snapper tostada, Korean rice cakes, and fish tacos are not to be missed. Stick to the Las Palmitas cocktail, everything else is underwhelming.
Benjamin DornbushAugust 19, 2016Grab a drink, look at fun graffiti, get out. Want good street food? It's NYC - find it elsewhere. Practically same bizarre and disjointed menu from Beauty and Essex. No Bueno and not worth the $$$.
Nitzan BJanuary 12, 2020Food was awesome, the place is cool. Music is very loud so if you're coming with someone, don't count on a meaningful conversation
Catarina SchallenbachMay 24, 2016There are not vegan options but they accommodated my vegan dietary very well!
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(212) 400-0199
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Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Lunch
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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