We came here because we had a pulsed deal. Service and food was delicious and we will come back to try more. read more

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Every aspect of this place is well-considered. The staff presented consistent kindness. This spot is tidy and the people in charge are kind, careful and honest. Every option on the menu is both delicious and fresh. I'll come back to taste more dishes. read more

I can't stop thinking about their food. The team members demonstrate true friendliness. I enjoy meals where you can taste each ingredient. Their food delivers better than costly alternatives. I've made my point. read more

The staff here shows others what restaurant service should be. The kitchen creates memorable taste pairings. All restaurant crew members showed friendliness and warmth. The restaurant's spotless areas benefit from brightness. This spot maintains quality throughout. read more

Great spot for an intimate meal. The menu is short but tight and has a lot of classics plus some specialties. I recommend their Manhattan, which uses Mezcal. The smokiness is really unique and tasty. I was less enthused by my wine, but I only have myself to blame since I didn't ask for recommendations based on the long list they had. Everything we got was good, though I strongly recommend the mushrooms. Yup, they were the standout. The shrimp were good - maybe a smidgen over but tasty. They were nice about giving us extra bread for our cheese plate. It's a lovely space! read more

GAUDIr - Croquetas Cremosas, shrimp, and Tabla de queso - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

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I visited GAUDir during a dinner event where 5-course dinner was served. The inside was not that big, but homey. The rustic red color against the wood and black ceiling made me think of old-time Spanish home or cellar. Intimate and romantic. We tried a couple of Gin based cocktails, and they were excellent. Not overly sweet, but refreshing and high quality. For food, we got to try Tuna Tartare, Chicken Confit Cannelloni, Chilen Sea Bass, Braised Veal Cheeks, and Apple Confit. They were all amazingly deicious! The flavor, quality, presentation, everything was perfect. We had a great time at this dinner event. The service was warm and inviting, drinks were excellent, and food was delicious. I have recommended other foodies to try this place, and they all loved it! Would definitely go back again for more tasty dishes. read more

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Made a reservation for two and we're not disappointed. The space is quaint, non pretentious and guest centric with one very adept and engaging server and one very conscientious and meticulous Chef running the show. Jamón Ibérico, manchego, mahon, very flavorful and simply presented. Garbanzo and charred spinach, Churrasco cooked perfectly at rare/medium rare so tender and juicy. Our kind of place - great food and service. Did I mention without pretension? read more

GAUDIr - Churrasco with romesco and shishitos topped with shaved manchego - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

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Came her last night, with my wife for a birthday meal. We loved the atmosphere, fairly quiet, cozy spot. They have a table with a fireplace, and we were lucky enough to be able to grab it. I was somewhat surprised at the dearth of "tapas" on the menu, considering it was listed as a tapas restaurant. We kind of ignored it and moved on. We ordered from the Prix Fixe menu (Restaurant week), and the options were excellent. We both ordered the Seafood soup, "Pulpo al la Plancha" and of course the Chocolate pasteles. We added a "Patatas Brava" and "Pan con tomate" appetizers. The Patatas Brava, we're excellent, but unfortunately, that's where things dropped off, The Pan Con Tomate" was average and flavorless. When the Seafood/Saffron soup arrived, we were excited. It was well presented and included a large prawn, clams and mussels. The color of the broth was a nice rich Red (the Saffron). Unfortunately, it's was heavily salted, and the broth seemed weak considering the ingredients. The "Pulpo alla Plancha" was very very good. The octopus was perfectly cooked, and tender, just a little too salty (and I like salt). The dish came with mashed potatoes, which were a nice foil for the Octopus. I think my overall reaction is just disappointed. The food itself wasn't bad in any way, just salty, and in some instances the flavors were weak. I might have hit this place on an off night, so don't let my review dissuade you. The quality was there...just off. read more

GAUDIr - Cozi, lovely restaurant - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent restaurant! Delicious food and great service too. There is a nice patio area that's pretty secluded and makes for a great night out! Highlights for me include the escalivada (Roasted Eggplant, Red Pepper, Onion, Fresh Herbs Olive Oil, Cumin Yogurt). The dish was very fresh and so flavorful! The octopus was also great--perfectly chewy and seasoned and served with great chickpeas too. The seafood paella was very good too. The food is full of flavor! I'd recommend ordering one of the arroces dishes (minimum two order) and then one extra dish per person at least. GAUDir shouldn't be missed and will be a highlight for you during these times! read more

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Very solid food here! The pan con tomate and the croquetas were both amazing. We ordered tapas which definitely felt like the right style here. The spanish tortilla was good but not amazing, but overall definitely very happy with the meal. read more

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Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy! If you come to GAUDir, you'll learn that "gaudir" is Catalan for "to enjoy." The food here will bring nothing but joy and deliciousness. I came here with a friend on a Friday night after a long day at work. We started off with wine, Summer Little Gem Salad, which had burrata, anchovies, and balsamic dressing, and Pimientos de Padron, roasted shishito peppers and sea salt. I loved the burrata and thought it was the perfect salad for a hot, humid day. The pimientos were also good and came aplenty (we couldn't finish them all). Now for the main dishes... Those stole the show. My absolute favorite was the Pulpo a la Plancha--I love a good octopus. The grilled octopus was slightly crispy and chewy on the skin then perfectly tender inside. The truffle butter mashed potatoes, which came with the dish, didn't captivate me as much though since the octopus was the star! I also thoroughly enjoyed the Skate Wing; the beurre blanc was the ideal complement. I low key wanted to bathe in that sauce. The restaurant itself is pretty cozy with rustic vibes. It could be a cute date spot or a place to grab drinks with the girls. Come enjoy good food and the good life at GAUDir. read more

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Great ambience and experience that momentarily transported me back to Spain. Gin n tonic was very refreshing and a generous amount. Croquettes were tasty, although we preferred the chorizo over the ham (the order included both). The octopus was perfectly tender and delicious. The meat paella was generously portioned with a good amount of protein and the rice was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked with a little bit of char. The flourless chocolate cake was the most moist one I've ever had. Our waitress pretty much ran the whole place by herself (bartending, food, etc) and she was phenomenal. Overall, amazing place for tapas and I would go back. read more

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Congratulations, GAUDIR! This Catalonian tapas restaurant in Easr Harlem used to have a Monday-only schedule and merely shared a space with another restaurant but now they have their own space and are open all week long! My favorite was a generous serving of garlicky squid-ink fideua that's worth breaking any diet. And the setas are like bombs exploding with flavor! The servers, although it's just the two of them, managed the entire place quite well. Thank you for even lending us your umbrella. We'll be back for your paella! read more

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This is a solid Spanish place! We ordered the cheese board (tabla de queso I think) and that was mediocre but the Charred Lemon gin and tonic was fabulous - so unique and refreshing. Sangria was good too. Highlight of the meal was the Fideua - so flavorful and sinful! Get this if you love garlic and squid - they're all throughout the noodles. Only bad thing is that it doesn't have much protein as I expected. We had 3 shrimps and morsels of squid in the noodles each, which was disappointing. Ordered the churros for dessert - homemade but flavor-wise very disappointing. I wish we ordered the tapas but the paella was more than enough for 2 people. Wouldn't come running back but solid spot for drinks and paella. read more

GAUDIr - Fideua - not enough protein but packed with flavor. Yum! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

Hidden away on East 110th Street, this tiny restaurant produces some of the best Spanish food I've had in the US. The croquetas with Serrano ham were sublime. The gambas al ajillo were deliciously garlicky, and the mushrooms with foie gras were a wonderful mix of tastes and textures. The grilled octopus was good, though not my favorite. The desserts were outstanding; we shared the refreshing lychee sorbet perched on a square of white peach gelée, a wonderful combo of flavors, and the Basque cheesecake, which was light yet satisfying, very delicious with the traditional charred top. There is a small wine list of good Spanish wine, and a bar of mostly Spanish aperitifs. The service was attentive and cheerful, and the prices were reasonable. I highly recommend! read more

Hidden gem located in Harlem. Came here Friday night with a reservation made with Seated. For drinks, I tried their Grapefruit & Basil gin and tonic along with the Lavender Gimlet. They have a decent amount of cocktail selection and a nice variety of gin & tonics. Paella was delicious. Great plus that they're on seated! read more

It is our second time visiting this Spanish tapa restaurant in East Harlem. Having been to many tapas restaurants in New York City and to Spain 3 times, we must say this must be one of the top 10, if not 5 in NYC. We have had the seafood Paella, shrimp, burrata salad, Fideo. The food is cooked to perfection, well seasoned and well thought out! The staff is friendly. Definitely check out this gem. read more

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Excellent excellent excellent. Barely another word describes it. Went with my Godfamily and some friends for our annual group dinner; we've eaten at a number of top-rated NYC restaurants (i.e. Dirty French, Baar Baar) over the years as an end-of-year blowout and we have very high expectations. This place did not disappoint with regard to service, food quality, and atmosphere. The only place where I might've taken a half-star off would be price since it seems a bit high for the area but 1. lemme check myself because why can't East Harlem have high-class fine dining at a sustainable price for the business and 2. I maybe should've just budgeted better. To boot, we happened to be the only party there that night and they doubled-up on a few of our orders just because they were feeling nice. We ordered several tapas to start; the croquetas were a standout star! Each was an experience that moved from crispy home-snack goodness, to creamy decadence, and finally into smokey depths of flavor. The meat-eaters in our group almost didn't save enough of the Setas a la Vasca (Basque-style mushrooms) for the veg-centric folks, they were also fantastic. My girlfriend in Seville typically doesn't have a taste for northern food, which this restaurant serves up almost exclusively. After looking at photos of the paella de montaña and fideuá that I sent however, she bemoaned the fact that she wasn't here to savor it with me. Alas, #longdistance. If you think they look good in the attached photos, you have no idea just how damn good these dishes are. A four-person size would've actually been fine for our party of 8, but you'll definitely want to at least try these two (maybe as 2 two-person sized orders). That socarrat.... God. Finally, out came the deserts. I've spent a decent amount of time writing this already so I'll just say do yourself a favor and order the Goat Cheese and Strawberry (although that night it was served with apples; still an almost bar-none desert). That's it! Buen provecho. read more

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This is the best Spanish Tapas in New York. After eating the amazing food, you will feel happy even after having a hard or frustrating day. My favorites are the Gambas All Ajillo, Pan Con Tomate, Patatas Bravas, and the Keith's Chicken. The drinks are amazing as well. The bartender makes the best Mojito in New York. Actually I can say it's the best I've had in this country. The service is exceptional. The atmosphere makes you feel like you're in Spain while still being in Harlem. It's a hidden gem that you must explore. I'm glad I did. By the way, the flourless chocolate cake tops of the evening. read more

The food here is amazing. Everything is perfect for sharing and so much better with someone to enjoy it with. The interior atmosphere makes it a nice date spot. The star of the night was either the octopus or the iberico ham. Definitely worth the trip here just for those 2 dishes. read more

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Service is great. Ambiance nice. I love the place since mountain bird. And I want to try the food. . And very disappointed . If you know about Jamón ibérico. They don't serve that but charge you as such. And the food in general leaves a lot to be desired. read more

Everything about GAUDir is amazing. Food, drinks, service, atmosphere. 10/10 highly recommend. Definitely get the pan con tomate and the charred lemon gin & tonic but honestly everything we've ever had here is so so good you really can't go wrong. read more

Gaudir is a hidden gem, food is delicious. This restaurant is very close where me and my husband live in East Harlem, and we feel so fortunate to have the option to go to a restaurant that offers high quality food. The service is always exceptional. I like that it has vegetarian options. It is not that noisy and you are able to have a conversation. This is our favorite restaurant in the hood. We highly recommend it. read more

So very glad to have found this restaurant! Having lived in Spain for a summer, I can attest that the food here is the real deal. We had a lonely scoop of paella left in our plate, and still couldn't leave without packing it up to go. The gambas al ajillio were perfect - perhaps the best I've had. The drinks and service are wonderful as well. When they ran out of the paella version we wanted, they included extra shrimp on the one we ordered instead. Was so grateful for this outdoor dining experience as a bright spot during the era of covid! Can't wait to return. read more

GAUDIr - Paella de Mariscos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

GAUDir is a new gem in East Harlem, where all the great spots are hidden hole in the walls. Elevated spanish food is hard to come by, especially in the area. For COVID, they have restricted indoor dining as well as outdoor dining on their cute terrace. The little details in the decor makes you feel settled and comfortable in a little hideaway from the neighborhood. Right off the bat, amazing service, super sanitary. The waitress was very friendly and hospitable, and wore gloves and masks the whole time. We ordered two tapas (croquettes and mushrooms), a paella (seafood) and shared a bottle of rose. The rose was nothing to write home about, but the apps really blew it out of the stadium. The mushrooms were swimming in a sea of fragrant and savory oil and egg yolk, complemented by the fresh topped micro greens. Cooked to perfection, doused in flavor, enriched with butteriness. The croquettes were delicious as well, little 1.5x1.5 inch cubes of creamy perfection. Both dishes elegantly plated. The paella was served in a paella dish, came out piping hot. Rice was seasoned very well, and the jumbo shrimp was charred to add some smokiness to the dish. Great colors in the dish, and the seafood seemed fresh. All in all, a very sweet getaway to Spain in this little corner. Enjoy the tapas, take your time with the wine. read more

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Excellent quality of dishes, service and authentic taste We had the grilled chicken and octopus Entrees were served promptly A cozy Spanish sanctuary in Harlem read more

GAUDIr - Octopus (polpo) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

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Solid Spanish tapas with a modern twist located in East Harlem, Gaudir's dishes mirrored what I've had countless times while in Spain. Standouts are the setas a las vasca $15 (a delicious medley of wild mushrooms, sprouts, and fois gras), eacalivada with marinated anchovies $16 (roasted eggplants, peppers, yogurt, fresh herbs, and breadcrumbs) and creamy croquets with ham & chorizo $15 (3 of each). The dry aged rib eye $30 and paella de mariscos $26 (seafood paella) were also good. If you ask for bread, each slice is individually grilled on both sides giving it a nice smokey flavor. Enclosed outdoor patio dinning in the front and indoor seating is available-the bathroom is very clean with a lovely decor. Although on the pricier side particularly for this neighborhood, you will not be disappointed in taste and quality of each dish. read more

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Feb 2022: This cozy tapas specialist was a hit with each dish we tried. A group of 4 of us had a wonderful dinner by the fire. The menu accommodates many, with plenty of selections for the gluten free and vegan. The grilled octopus, roasted Maitake and Setas with foie gras had great depth and savory umami. My wife who has celiac disease especially enjoyed the flourless chocolate cake for dessert. The service was also great; quick but not rushed, and with excellent recommendations. read more

On a sweltering afternoon in NYC with a hankering for an Alhambran beer that we thought couldn't be satisfied, we happily stumbled on Gaudir. To our surprise, they had a nice selection of Alhambran beer and gintonics. Refreshed by beer, we tried a perfectly seasoned and cooked pulpo accompanied by chickpeas and fried potato sticks--also seasoned with smoked paprika and drizzled in olive oil. The pan con tomate was also good (but not as good as what you find in Spain--it's all in those flavorful Spanish tomatos which are not grown in the US). Churros were an excellent choice for dessert. They were light and fluffy just like in Spain. So happy we found Gaudir and will most certainly be back again. read more

GAUDIr - Churros - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

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Lovely vibes. Small menu with delightful flavors. Nice staff. Very accommodating. Romantic, too. Full bar and wine and beer. Small patio for outdoor seating. Make a reservation! read more

GAUDIr - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

We love this place. Awesome service, food super tasty, small place but intimate. Good selection of Wine. Highly recommended! read more

GAUDIr - Chichito peppers - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

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I went there with two friends and they treated us excellent. The food was very nice and they had a superb services. We ordered pimientos del padrón ( not my favorite), gambas al ajillo, croquetas, fideua ( delicious) and branzino ( delicious) read more

GAUDIr - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

AMAZING VIBE, great food and delicious pastel con chocolate!!!! It is in beautiful in here

Amazing local Spanish tapas restaurant!! Come from far away and try this delicious food! Service is also amazing!!

First time to GAUDir and it's definitely not the last. Had high expectations as I saw 53 reviews and 5 stars...concluded that the 5 stars are justified! Marie was doing it all in a packed cozy restaurant. Started with the lavender gimlet which was nice and smooth. The mushroom appetizer had a great aroma on arrival and its taste matched. The octopus was perfectly done and the shrimps as well having those with a bottle of Cava. Then capping all that off with sangria and the churro dessert. What a gem of a place! read more

GAUDIr - Lavender gimlets - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

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I was looking for a tapas bar/restaurant near by East Harlem and found this cozy and nice place. Got to meet the chef, who was very polite and friendly, as well the rest of the staff. My friend and I enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and of course, the sangria! It was great in general. I'm very glad there are new additions and flavors in the neighborhood. read more

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We really were hoping to try this place out. However, after the 3rd time being informed that we didn't need dine there we got the message. Please hire a new server and we might come back. Otherwise good luck! read more

I can't believe we're lived here for 6 mos and didn't know about this gem! Everything was so good. Def will come back for the paella.Great atmosphere. Perfect date spot or place to take out some friends. read more

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One of the most beautiful place. Great service. But most importantly great food . Really recommend .

Gaudir is now open 6 evenings a week (and for breakfast on weekends too) and I finally made it there. In the year or so I've heard if it, it's only been open on Mondays and now I'm sorry I hadn't been there sooner. The food is really good, the room is now a little different than it had been when it was Mountain Bird (new tables, artwork, a bit more lighting, and a bigger bar with a few seats), and the staff is incredibly friendly, including the chef who visits the tables and serves some dishes himself! We went two nights in a row and I highly recommend the Gaudir salad, the eggplant dish with anchovy, the ham -- not to be missed-- and the churros (though I prefer them without the chocolate.). I took a photo of the Setas a la Vasca but I was too full to eat it, thanks to our over ordering, but I'm including the pic because it's so beautiful. read more

GAUDIr - Dessert Menu 4/19 - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - New York, New York

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