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Manolo Tapas

4.1 (336 reviews)
Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Tata G.

Came here for a dinner with co workers & had our dinner in a private space down stairs. The ambience is really very spanish, decors & interior which is very nice. Our waiter was very attentive and efficient, Food is really good & delicious. All came fresh & hot. Tapas tastes very authentic. Like you are in Spain. Entrees are large. Seafoos Paella came with large pieces of seafood including lobster. Highly recommend this spot!

Eddward Cuevas, Eveling Romano, Cristian Beato y yo  Quisqueya Sepulveda!!
Dominick Q.

Nowadays this restaurant turned so expensive...understand the change..but excessive...definitely love it

Hunter S.

Fantastic tapas in the heart of Washington Heights. Dimly lit, quiet, unassuming, and CASH ONLY! There is an ATM downstairs! We had their setas al ajillos, or sautéed mushrooms. They were tender and salty (in a good way). We also had Pan Catalan con Jamon Serrano, which consists of bread, tomato pate, and cured Serrano ham. We also shared a huge salad, the ensalada castellana, made with tons of textures and flavors, like manchego cheese, artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, and spinach, all tossed with a delicious vinaigrette. We also had the tasty hot, crispy, saucy patatas bravas. I had one of their cocktail specials, which was fruity and light. We also had an elegant tart for desert, though I had my eye on the molten cocoa cake. They have multiple types of tapas with hams, chorizo, anchovies, octopus, bread, veggies, and more. They also have entrees, steaks, and paellas. Service was attentive and everyone was very nice and accommodating. The server gave us great recommendations and answered all our questions, and was extremely tolerant of our poor pronunciation of menu items. Our entire huge meal was 80 dollars before tip, which I think is a great price. You could come back again and again and experience so many combinations of flavors.

Nancy A.

Great ambiance and nice interior decor! A Spanish feel when you go into the restaurant. They have many tapas and paellas to choose from. I came get with a huge group and they got to seat us in a private room so we don't need to be anywhere near other people. We had a great time and the waiters were fast at helping and serving us. I recommend this place to anyone who want to try paellas in Washington heights.

Paella en Marea Negra
Priscilla M.

I've been here a couple times in large parties, but this time for a special occasion for two. I called ahead of time to make a reservation but was reassured that there is plenty of seating and only up to 10 minute wait. SEATING: Upon arriving, all of the indoor seating was full so we were told it would be a 25 min wait, or we can opt for the outdoor dining area with no wait. I was hungry af, and the outdoor seating looked really polished (it has "walls", a sliding door, and even wood flooring) so we wound up going there. It was 20 degrees that day, but I've been to outdoor seating where it isn't encased and was never cold with heaters blasting; I found myself a little cold throughout the night and noticed 3 parties also felt that way and were moved inside when space became available. Only when we were leaving, I moved under the duct where most of the warmth was located so PSA don't sit next to the window or beside the duct -- sit underneath it. Our waiter was really attentive and constantly braved the cold weather to keep crossing to the outdoor area. APPETIZERS: We started the night off with the Gambas Al Ajillo, which was served with sliced fresh, warm baguette. This was DELICIOUS. We couldn't get enough and ordered another plate AND 2x more bread LOL. We also got croqueta which was also good but not as addicting. Outdoor seating did make the food cold faster, as one may expect. MAINS: I knew that I wanted to get my favorite dish from Manolo: ribeye steak served with fries and mushrooms. This shit is amazing. Steak was cooked medium, with a good balance of fat and muscle. Wish they could add more mushrooms, they're really tasty and I don't love mushrooms. The fries are so well done, crispy and soft on the inside. My friend got the paella with squid ink, and gave me a small portion. As someone who doesn't usually reach for seafood, this was pretty good and the rice was tasty. Also, the portion sizes were so generous. I took about 1/3 of the steak and my friend took 1/2 of the paella home for round 2!

Patatas Bravas
Cam A.

I guess for a Spanish restaurant in Washington Heights. The quality of the food is good. The shrimp were flavorful and tasty . I wanted to enjoy this paella so much but all of the seafood was bland and over cooked . Save your money do not order paella . The decor in the place does transport you to an old school Catalonian restaurant . This place is cash only and does have an ATM in house . For a quick after work meal I will say it hit the spot . But I wouldn't plan to come here for a date or special event .

Paella Marinara
Patricia N.

While in New York, my husband and I decided to look for a Spanish restaurant that would have original paella, and we were not disappointed with the Paella Marinara from Manolo's Tapas in Washington Heights, very fresh seafood, delicious flavor and amazing service. We also had the Torta de Cangrejo "crab cakes " and it was very sutil and tasty. Both dishes were not salty at all and we appreciated it that. Only thing i will say that it was a bit uncomfortable was the situation at the end when we asked for the bill and found out that it was cash only. We called to make a reservation earlier,and were not told that or when we arrived no signs at the door, my husband had to leave me at the restaurant while he went to get cash. As tourist that was uncomfortable, however we understand this is a local place and everyone knows the rule. This place should be in magazines, it's truly a hidden jewel. We will go back, and next time we will bring enough cash.

Kenn K.

Excellent food! The callos was my absolute favorite! Music was so good, too! Service was great, the ambience made me forget where I was after so much traveling in the last month.

Patatas Bravas
Matt T.

I've been here twice now, and I'm such a fan of this place. The decor is on point, and service is incredibly attentive without being overbearing, and and food is immaculate. NOTHING more that you can ask for in a restaurant! I've gotten paella each time, and I honestly think they both taste pretty similar! Everything else on this menu is great, too--I can't imagine anything their kitchen prepares is less that delicious! Also, I loved the bacon wrapped dates, and I would come back just for those! The octopus was also very tender, and super light to hell even out the heaviness of the rest of our dishes. Every time that I've come here, it's only been positive and filling! I'm excited to have such a reliable and tasty restaurant in WaHi, and I'll definitely be back again soon.

Filete de Pechuga de Pollo Free range chicken breast with steamed vegetables cooked to your choice (Ajillo, Plancha, Extremeña)
Sheila P.

I came to this place on a fast family dinner so I wasn't dress for the set. This place has an amazing interior, really gives you classic Spanish vibes. I had for dinner a chicken breast with steamed vegetables cooked to your choice and ouuuuuuuuu child let me tell you DELICIOUS!! I also tasted their shrimps and they were on point as well. Definitely would come back and this time i would dress up for it. Only thing is the space is a little tight so you can hear eachothers conversation but thats when i gotta say mind your business and enjoy your food and company and you shall forget they even there. I do recommend this place though and they do also include outside seating, which in our case we sat inside. I hope you guys go and enjoy.

Dessert Menu
Emily P.

I wanted my first indoor dining experience in months to be a special one. It had been years since I've had Paella and didn't feel like traveling too far to have some. This is where Manolo Tapas came in. While scoping out the place beforehand, I noticed that they have used the same menu for years, which is usually a sign that their dishes are too good to cycle through. I also noticed that they were a cash only establishment, which made me already exhausted knowing that I would have to make a separate trip to an ATM as part of this dining experience. But to my delight, they have an ATM downstairs on the premises, and it only costs 99 cents for this convenience. When we arrived, the host took our temperatures and had us fill out a contact tracing form. He informed us that there is a 90 minute limit per table, but you are welcome to stay later if no one else is waiting. Thankfully, no one else was waiting and we got to hang out a bit longer. To drink, we went with their special cucumber cocktail (the name escapes me) which was sweet and sour, just as the waiter described. It was refreshing, and kept us entertained during the 35 minute wait for our paella marinera. We also ordered the Meijllones a las Rias Baixas as an appetizer so we wouldn't turn into hungry monsters while the main course was prepped. Everything was savory and satisfying. I do wish they provided more bread with the mussels though. The service was super friendly and attentive. The staff made us feel very welcome and special. I would gladly return in the future.

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Amazing food and wonderful service. Highly recommend. Very professional staff. Paella was amazing.

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Badddddd service and their paella is terrible. I would never come here I spent almost $400 here for a bad food. Ughhh

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