I think the first thing to mention is the interior. Just a very beautiful place. Secondly, the staff is very pleasant, the waiters are ready to answer all questions, tell about dishes and help make a choice. As for food, the only thing I remember for a long time is ceviche. It was delicious. I've been to Casa Ora twice and we ordered a lot of things, but somehow nothing stuck in my heart. I tasted the scallops and a dish with rice and a lot of seafood (you can see it in the photo). It was okay. The portion of the seafood dish is very large, which is nice considering the price of it. I did not understand the role of thin French fries. It looked nice as a decoration, but in a few minutes it simply dissolved in the broth, stopped being crunchy and started to interfere with enjoying the dish, it made the dish much heavier. The dessert you can see in the photo was a little dry for my taste, so I can't recommend it, but I'm sure they have better desserts. read more

Casa Ora - Venezuelan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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The food was expensive and did not live up to the hype. The food was mediocre and priced inaccurately. The wait staff was attentive and the atmosphere was cute and it felt like you were paying for the aesthetics more than quality of food. Empanadas: 3.5/5 Cuatro De Leches: 2/5 Passion Fruit Mousse: 2/5 Chicken rice:3/5 read more

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I'm Venezuelan and I can tell that the food here reach another level. The service was very good and the New York ambiance was the cherry on top of the cake. read more

Casa Ora is incredibly beautiful and serves delicious and authentic Venezuelan cuisine. I highly recommend trying/sharing a variety of dishes so you get a taste of it all. The menu also offers vegan options. - The peligroso (tamarind, orgeat, + chile de arbol) cocktail is lovely for tequila drinkers. - The arepitas are tiny but packed with flavor. The pork + curry is underrated. - The bollitos pelones (impossible beef corn dumpings) are a must have. - The red snapper is perfectly balanced entree. I always have a great time at Casa Ora! read more

Casa Ora is a great spot with delicious food, great service, and good vibes! Lots of plants fill the restaurant with an assortment of paintings so the inner dining room where we ate kind of felt like a living room. Would definitely recommend the peligroso, one of their most popular drinks. Definitely a nice kick but still smooth! The red snapper was my favorite dish! The sauce paired really well with the fish and plantains. Would also recommend the yucca fries! We also had the arepitas, empanadas, lengua, maitake, paella de pulpo and pabellon a caballo. For sides we got the yucca fries, beet salad, and arepas. The vegan ice creams were good too! Enjoyed the ambiance and food at Casa Ora! Would recommend. read more

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This restaurant has great ambiance. I love the dark colors and the corner tables are the best. The food was also delicious. I had no complaints on any course! read more

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Came here for dinner and I cannot wait to go back. For dinner I started with dessert and we decided on the Quatro Leches. The Quatro Leches is probably one of the best desserts I've ever had in New York and I'm not exaggerating. The cake was moist, just the right amount of sweetness and they top it with this crunchy crystallized goodness (I had no idea what it was but it was the cherry on top PERFECTION). The Guac and HALLACA (pork tamale) was just okay. I had high expectations for the tamale, but it lacked excitement and flavor unfortunately. The main was crazy GOOD. We ordered the Asado Negro (braised short rib) for 2 and I licked the plate. MUST HAVE!! I washed down my goodness with the Cara Bonita and it was the perfect party in my mouth. I'll be back for Brunch and again for dinner (some things I didn't get to try). read more

"Ceviche" is more like sashimi (raw with no acidity to cook the fish) but one that was poorly inspected as it had lots of bones. It was also entirely too sweet and came with nothing to eat it with other than your fork. The salmon was cooked med-well (more well) so definitely request to your liking. The chicken with chicken rice was a tad redundant and made me tired of eating it but it was phenomenal. I ended up eating the rice only and taking the left overs home (ate the chicken in a salad:). I loved that the butter aspect was in a separate container with the option for the customer to drizzle themselves, it definitely isn't needed; that is not to say that the butter was not worth guzzling down. The tamarindo cocktail was perfectly spicy and I would have loved another but my pallet was shot form all the flavors of todays meal *stuffed drool*. Overall this time around we didn't have to fight to get our leftovers taken. But it's definitely a place you have to package it yourself. read more

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Back in March Casa Ora hosted the... MI CASA ES TÚ CASA (ORA) FAMILY MEAL FREE 3 COURSE PREFIX With thanks to my Cuzzo I was able to attend. A pre-set menu with limited availability and absolutely no substitutions. Each night the menu was different. You were more then welcome to order additional items for purchase off of the regular menu a la carte. On the night we attended the prefix menu consisted of the Tostones, Bollitos Pelones, and Maitake. To be fare this is hard for me to review because I am not a fan of some of the ingredients used in a couple of the dishes. Not much to say about tostones except for more would have been great. The Bollitos Pelones, it was a nice presentation and flavorful. I enjoyed the heat of the spices, however I'm not fan of any the "impossible" meats and that was one of the ingredient used. For the Maitake the main ingredient was mushrooms, which I do not eat so my Cuzzo took mine to go. Again the presentation was lovely and she said it was extremely tasty and even hearty. So like I said hard to review, of course those were items that I would not normally go for but the menu was a surprise. The staff was extremely nice and accommodating. Given the tight schedule, we arrived super early, they were able to seat us anyway and also allowed us to switch tables to be more comfortable. Looking forward to dine here again and give a true review. I was just happy for the time spent with my Cuzzo (Minah M). Just A Note: Absolutely love the ambience, the lighting and decor is super intimate. The greenery makes it extra cozy. Looking forward to returning for decor alone. read more

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While it being my first time trying food from Venezuela, we will definitely be back for more. This place is conveniently by my best friend's parents house in Brooklyn and probably has the BEST arepas I've ever had. The place is nicely decorated, very modern and intimate. My best friend had made a reservation and we were seated right away. The menu was already on the table so we placed our first order of drinks right away. I got the Caribbean Queen and my best friend got El Patron. To share for appetizers, we got the guacamole with plantain chips and an order of the arepitas (4 different kinds). Both of those are on the street food side of the menu and then since we weren't that hungry to each other our own entree we shared the asado Negro with yucca fries. For our second round of drinks, I got the Brooklyn or Nowhere and she got the 1783. Everything about this place works. The food, the service and the ambiance is so welcoming. We were so happy to have our Friendsgiving here! Thank you for having us Casa Ora! See you next year. read more

This place is definitely a vibe. We had a reservation and had to wait a bit which was a little annoying. Other than that all the food was very delicious and flavorful. The waiters were nice but not as attentive as I would like but the restaurant was busy so it is what it is. The drink menu was extensive, each one more inticing than the one before. The red snapper was absolutely delicious a good meal for one, the Pabellón de caballo is a huge portion definitely something that can be shared. The drinks and the appetizers were delicious and filling in their own right. The yellowtail in the ceviche was fresh and all of the flavors complimented each other well. We finished the dinner with Cuatro Leches a cake that was sweet and a little boozy perfect way to end the night All in all I'll definitely be back, this is a great date night spot, or a dinner with friends. There's also an accommodation for one really long table suitable for a bigger party. read more

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Every year, an amazing friend of ours introduces us to a new culinary gem, and in turn I'm paying it forward for those of you discovering it by chance. With that said, Casa Ora has now become the place embedded in my brain, heart and belly for having the most OUTSTANDING empanadas, camarones (shrimp) in the most divine coconut sauce, scallops, short ribs, cocktails, wine selection, dessert, ambiance and staff in a single sit-down experience. There's so much more than what I've written, but you'll just have to trust me, go there, and experience it in your own way. All that to say I cannot recommend this place harder. And being there with people you enjoy being around only magnifies the experience because you'll want to come back for more. And shoutout to our delightful server who was still down to take an epic group shot (ma'am had ALL the angles) at the end of what I'm certain was an extremely busy night. Te Amo! read more

What a great dining experience right in the heart of my neighborhood! Beautiful ambiance. Nice decor. Service was great. Food impeccable!! Very accommodating. Walking in this place you definitely feel a sense of class. It's so beautiful inside. Nicely lit bar area. Plush seats. Great wood tables. Plants all around. We were a group of 10. Celebrating my daughters 12th bday. The menu isn't that big which was great. We started with some Arepitas. Filling but small. Soooo good. They give you a nice variety of 4 different ones to choose from. You can have all 4 or choose the ones you'd prefer. My favorite was the bean one. Also came with some side sauces. One Spicy and one sweet. Both went well with the aprepitas. My daring child ordered the monk fish wrapped in sweet plantains. She wasn't a fan. We returned it and she got the paella. Which I also had. It was good. A little oily but very flavorful. Scallop dish was cute. Just 3 scallops so not that filling. Needed something else to accompany it to be full. Beef was amazing. Beans had great flavor. Dessert was yummy. Kids had the chocolate ice cream. Overall great time here. Would return. read more

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I went here for their promotional free 3 course meal. The ambiance is warm. They have a large indoor space as well as outdoor seating (heated in the winter). My fellow Yelper and I shared the appetizers which were empanadas with meat or cheese. They were so dang good. Lots of great flavor. I'd order again. Next we had a creamy black bean soup. It was creamy with a lot of great flavor. Next was the chicken and rice. I usually shy away from white meat but the chicken was so tender and juicy and flavorful. The yellow rice was also magic in my mouth. I ate everything and was full by the end of the meal. I also ordered some cocktails. I either got a margarita or an old fashion. I can't remember which, or maybe both but there were no complaints. The arrangement of the dining area in the back was a bit awkward. If you sit in the corner or far end you have to maze through tables of people but it's worth it. Great place for a lone meal or drink (because they have a large bar area in the front). It's also great for groups of friends or family for a meal. You can't go wrong! read more

Casa Ora - Free 3 course meal menu - Venezuelan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've heard multiple friends rave about this place, and finally tried it this weekend. I was not disappointed! My table started with yuca fries and the cachapitas, both of which were excellent. The yuca fries were incredibly crispy and the green and red sauce given with them are delightful. The cachapitas was a stand out for me. A lightly sweet corn pancake, with kernels scattered throughout, with queso blanco sandwiched between. Then you dip it in the provided spread, nata. This was my favorite dish I tried! For entrees my friend had the Red Snapper, they said it was well cooked and really enjoyed it. I had the Pollo. A large, juicy chicken breast sat atop a mound of slightly sweet fried rice and a side of mushroom sofrito cream sauce. This was really good and I would definitely order it again. I'll definitely be back to try some more dishes here! read more

Casa Ora - POLLO - Venezuelan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My husband and I decided to check this place out for brunch and we're so glad that we did! The food and the employees were so kind and helpful. We ended up getting some cocktails, which were string but flavorful! For apps, we decided to get the arepitas, which consisted of 4 mini arepas each with a different filling. They were delicious! For our entrees we decided to get the rancheros , the spicy tomato sauce was delicious! And we also ordered the pabellon a caballo, which came with shredded beef, rice and eggs. This came in a skillet was enough to feed two people. This was such a filling brunch, we didn't eat for the rest of the day. Would definitely come back to try some of the other items! read more

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Truly incredible food and flavors! The arepitas and Hallaca were brilliant but the Camarones in its coconut sauce was what made our trip to Williamsburg worth it. Try all the sauces they serve with their food!! Lovely ambience, and attentive service. The pollo breast was slightly tough and lacked flavor; will probably opt for the paella when I visit next. Did not try the cocktails though they looked good read more

Came here with my gf as they were doing a free ticketed event for a vegan dinner for two. This spot is Michelin recommended, but could quite possibly be star potential. I enjoyed every bite, the service was fantastic, and great ambiance. For the three course meal we started off with Tostones, which were three fried green plantains with guacamole on top. An obvious appetizer, which for some reason I mistaken the plantains for hash browns. Regardless, if you serve me fried food, I'll 200% of the time eat it and enjoy it. Next was Bollitos Pelones, which were corn dumplings with Impossible "meat" & spicy tomato sauce. The dumplings were great and the sauce just enhances the flavor even more. I would say this is a must order. Lastly, we were served Maitake, consisting of hen of the wood mushrooms, curried puree, fermented aji dulce, almond & herb salad. Pretty much it was a mushroom salad. My gf enjoyed this dish a lot being an avid mushroom fan. On top of the free 3 course meal, I also ordered other items: Yucca Fries ($8) - came with standard ketchup and tartar sauce. I ordered a cocktail - Cara Bonita ($15), consisting of rum, campari, mango, pineapple, lemon, and vanilla. Solid choice for a fruity and sweet flavor. For dessert, we ordered Mousse de Parchita ($15) - Passion Fruit, Chocolate Tart, Chocolate Mousse, Merengue. A lot of different flavor profiles consisting of sweet, bitter, nutty, and tangy. read more

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**for delivery** After many months of pondering, I finally decided to give this spot a try. Already a huge fan of arepas, I knew what I wanted. I opted for the "arepitas"- a sampler of 4 mini arepas that give a good taste of 4 different arepas. I also got the beef pastellito which was a fried pastry stuffed with beef and cheese. My husband got the shredded beef arepa and the beef empandas. The order came quickly and was very fresh. At first glance I thought I may need to order more food but I am happy to stay it was quite filling. The meal came with 2 different sauces; a spicy red sauce and a garlicky green sauce. These 2 sauces were excellent additions to already delicious dishes. Pleasantly surprised and happy I finally got to try them. Will def be ordering again. read more

Tu Casa Es Mi Casa Family Meal from @casaoranyc. I came here last month and this meal was worth the trek. It was filling and satisfying. I loved the empanadas' crust and that cheese one was simply amazing. The Black bean soup was delicious, it had me wanting for more. That chicken and rice was delectable. Well seasoned and the chicken was nice and juicy. This was a FREE 3 Course Prefix Dinner for 2 to enjoy amid their vintage clad interior or outdoor heated tent! They wanted to build community and help their staff during these hard times. Thank you Casa Ora for this wonderful opportunity. read more

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Excellent food and cocktails, the best place to, I'm loved , la comida es variada, , la decoration y el service impeccable, muy recommended

Food was amazing - empanadas and all the entrees Only thing that was mid were the arepitas read more

Casa Ora - PABELLON A CABALLO - Venezuelan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This was my first time trying Venezuelan food and I had such a great time here, I would definitely come again! My friend and I had their Mi Casa Es Tu Casa Family Meal, which consisted of 4 empanadas, sopa de caraota, and pollo. Everything was well made and well presented, and the service was amazing as well. The food was so flavorful and delicious, definitely try their empanadas! Thank you Casa Ora for a fantastic time. read more

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Came here with a large group for a friend's dinner and it did not disappoint. 1. They have a great space for large groups and the staff is extremely accommodating and efficient. 2. Get the empanadas and arepas to share. They're good for big groups. 3. For your own dish I recommend either the paella or the scallops if you want a light meal. Both delicious, flavorful, and full of meat. I'll definitely be coming back here and a special shout-out to the service, it was great. read more

Casa Ora - PAELLA DE PULPO - Venezuelan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Gorgeous restaurant with such a great ambiance! The servers were friendly and attentive. We started with the drinks, which were all stunning. The food was sooooo good! We started with the guacamole and cachapitas. Delicious! For a party of four, we ordered the red snapper, pabellon a caballo and asado negro. None of us could finish the food but we definitely tried! Can't wait to return! read more

Casa Ora - PABELLON A CABALLO - Venezuelan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lovely brunch here. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We enjoyed everything we had- the only thing I would have liked is my dish to be a little hotter. It certainly wouldn't stop me going back to try more dishes. The decor was nice and cozy too. read more

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I went for the promotion of mi casa es tu casa (Ora) It was a three course vegan meal for two people First course- tostones (3 fried green plantains with guacamole) Second course- bollitos pelones (3 corn dumplings with impossible meat and spicy tomato sauce) Third course- maitake (hen of the wood mushroom, curried purée, fermented aji dulce, almond & herb salad) We also ordered the Lengua (beef tongue, honey pickled onion, tamarind, sweet plantain, cassava, cilantro dust) a la carte. Everything was delicious. The restaurant, ambience was beautiful. The service was great. They do give a time limit so as many people can have the opportunity to sit. My only super minor criticism was it did feel slightly rushed since our third course came very quickly and we hadn't even finished our second course yet! But overall great experience and I love how they are giving back to their workers and the community! I would go again and try something else! read more

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Went here for dinner with a friend a few weeks ago for belated birthday hangs. From top to bottom everything was pretty fantastic. Great drinks, amazing service, really good appetizers and mains. For drinks I recommend Put the Lime in the Coconut. It had both a hint of spice from the Chile de Arbol and was creamy from the coconut. Yum. Also really enjoyed the Carribean Queen: Dark rum, cinnamon clove, Pineapple, Lemon. For apps we split the cheese stick tequenos which are an absolute must. Out of everything here, cheese sticks with some kind of green mayo sauce and a tartar sauce reign supreme. We also tried the mandocas which were interesting. They're kind of on the heavy side with a corn doughy exterior and are stuffed with a fragrant meat. I think I liked the meat mixture more than the exterior for these innovative like dumplings. The Yellowtail ceviche was also exquisite and flavorful. Beautiful presentation and a very wow dish. Mains we both tried each others dishes but I got the Asado Negro: braised short rib with burnt papelon sauce, yuca, pickled papaya, and peanuts praline. Definitely the better of the two. But not much of a side is presented on the plate so we split yucca fries as well. The short rib was absolutely mouth watering. My friend got the Pabellon: brisket, sofrito, refried rice and beans, queso blanco, and she omitted the sweet plantains. Very delicious meat again but the short rib was just a touch better. Everything was impeccable. I'd call this upscale Latin dining if anything. A little on the pricey side but you are getting elevated and fantastic tasting food. read more

Fantastic food with a lovely ambiance. The restaurant is spacious and nicely decorated. The service is a little slow, but the servers are friendly and knowledgeable. We were a group of 4 for dinner and ordered the guacamole with plantain chips, arepitas (4 per order), empanadas (4 per order), and bollitos (3 per order) as appetizers. Everything was scrumptious and came with their delicious hot sauce and garlic sauce. Even though the plantain chips and empanadas were fried, they were not oily or over cooked (when the outside gets dry and way too crispy). For my entree, I ordered the red snapper which was perfectly cooked and the dish had so many wonderful flavors. Others had the salmon, chicken and pabellon and each of them loved their dish. We had the yuca fries as a side and again despite being fried, they were perfectly crispy, not oily and you could actually taste the yuca. Portions were good and while the prices are not cheap, you get your moneys worth in quality and flavor. I would eat everything we ordered again and would absolutely go back. read more

Absolutely love this place. I came here for a brunch early last year (2022) and really loved the food, service and ambience. My husband and I loved it so much that when we thought about places for a wedding celebration, we looked into Casa Ora. We were so happy we did because our wedding was magical. Rachel, the event manager was extremely helpful. She helped us with the menu, and referrals for cake and floral vendors. On the day of the wedding, everything ran smoothly. The food was again, wonderful, service, incredible and the atmosphere was perfect for what we wanted. Everyone couldn't stop talking about the food, drinks and ambience. We all enjoyed ourselves and I have had several friend go back for dinner, etc. I can't thank the team enough for making this day as special as it was. Thank you thank you, thank you!!! read more

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Closer to 4.5. Casa Ora has staple yet elevated Venezuelan treats and a nice vibe. Looooved the Mandocas with the queso and crema. And a great cappuccino. Very tasty arepas (my second favorite in the city), and yucca fries were good. Something about the vegan hallaca didn't taste appealing to me, but everything else was very good. The inside is bigger than it appears from the outside. Very cute outdoor seating as well. Would come back! read more

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I had been wanting to make my way to Casa Ora, but I never found time. Yesterday I did. Booked a table for 2 at 530 (the time they opened). I was blown away by the ambiance, quality of food, and service. For starters, we ordered the Bollitos and Mandocas with a side of plantain chips + chimichurri sauce. For our mains, we ordered the Red Snapper and the Maitake. The drinks were also fabulous - Purple Banana, Great Savanah, and Peligroso. This place was awesome, and I'll definitely make my way back! read more

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The short rib was the best item on the menu. Every bite was full of so much flavor. We went there with a large party and ordered two orders or the fixed price menu and the rest of us ordered individual meals. Our favorite part was the short rib, the guacamole, and the ceviche. I really enjoyed the shrimp appetizer and the salmon. The waiter pointed out that the salmon is wild caught which I appreciated. If you are coming with a large group I would definitely suggest ordering plates to share. We definitely ordered too much and had a ton to take home. The drinks were amazing, they had a lot of specialty drinks to choose from and everyone was happy with their order. read more

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We came here for the first time for dinner on a Thursday night and we encourage you to check it out! Pros: Service Ambiance Drinks Food Cons: None This is an upscale restaurant with traditional Venezuelan dishes. All the food tasted fresh and delicious. We will definitely be back to try some more items on the menu. Keep doing your thing Casa Ora read more

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TLDR: The best Venezuelan food- hands down! Started off with the Arepas- the presentation and taste were both impeccable. The dough of the arepas was unmatched. We ordered the ceviche, paella, mushrooms and chicken. All the entrees were wonderfully flavored and a good portion size. I highly recommend getting a number of entrees and sharing. read more

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Tried this place out the other week as they were having their family style free three course meal event. For the event, we were served a guac app, dumplings and a maitake dish. My sister and I decided we to add on and try the ceviche and yucca fries. The guac app was solid and flavorful. The dumplings were a little weird in texture due to using impossible meat and the sauce wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting. The maitake was definitely the star of the show and surprisingly filling. Underneath the mushrooms, there was a bed of nuts that added a wonderful taste to the dish. The add-ons we ordered were also solid. The ceviche was interesting with a more passion fruit flavor compared to the traditional lime juice flavor. Additionally, the yucca fries were out of this world and paired with very nice dipping sauces. All in all, it was a solid and delicious night. The restaurant was so kind to put on a free community meal and would definitely recommend anyone in the area to try this spot out. (4/5) read more

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Good restaurant - love the empanadas and hot sauce. Most of the dishes are pretty good, but do not get the short rib. It is over priced, overly sweet, and has off putting spices in it. Reminiscent of black licorice. read more

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This place is a must! Excellent derive from beginning to end. Fun funky dining room and cool bar setting. Food was outrageously good! read more

Casa Ora - Shrimp - Venezuelan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I was lucky enough to score a reservation for their family meal. They served a 3 course meal absolutely free. It's a great way they're giving back to the community, as well as helping their staff recover financially. The menu started with an assortment of empanadas, followed by a black bean soup and then chicken over rice. The empanadas were my favorite part of the meal. They were crispy yet tender and the filling had great flavor. The black bean soup was a nice, rich flavor without being too heavy. I was surprised that the chicken and rice came out as individual portions! This was a great amount of food. The rice was cooked perfectly and my chicken was not dry at all (like some other reviews had mentioned). We also ordered the ceviche and mandocas to try. In hindsight, this was way too much food, but we wanted to try their other menu items. Their cocktails were creative but each one that I chose was not the right flavor for me. I should have stuck to their popular ones. We ended the meal with their quatro leches cake. By the time we got to dessert, I was stuffed so I only took a bite. The actual cake was a little dry for me, but overall the dessert was a great way to end the meal. The restaurant itself is super sexy and a great date spot. The service was attentive and we were always checked on. I'll definitely come back to try other items, as well as their classic cocktails. read more

Casa Ora - Family Meal Menu 3/17/22 - Venezuelan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

RARE GEM IN NYC!!! Casa Ora is an amazingly curated space with beautiful decor, amazing cocktails, and mouth-watering dishes. I came to celebrate my birthday and it was simply amazing. The dishes are delectable and you can taste the love that's poured into every dish. The service was impeccable. I'm a native New Yorker and I've eaten at quite a few establishments and I can safely say that this spot is an absolute must. Also love the fact that this is a family run business. Will definitely be back. read more

Casa Ora - Venezuelan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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