Really fun brunch experience. Unlimited drink options and a tasty food menu. Loved the Basque tapas trio! We had a great time and we spent almost three hours there before realizing how much time passed. Great service! read more

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I stumbled on this restaurant while walking around the city with a friend. We went to visit some Christmas houses, and this was down the block. It was super cozy and warm and really great for date night or hanging with friends. The service was good as they were friendly and accommodating to our table. The sangria was so good and I wish I knew how to make it to taste just like that. lol. We had some calamari, some steak, some potatoes and one other item. I just can't remember. All the food was very good. Well seasoned and tasted very reminiscent of Spanish country. I would definitely return. read more

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Amazing Spanish tapas spot. The food is amazing but I absolutely love their wine options. The servers are extremely warm and make the best recommendations. The chef is excellent and the food has never disappointed us here. It's an amazing date night spot or a place to catch up with friends. Amazing cozy vibes read more

Pil Pil - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing vibes. Such a cute cozy spot. AMAZING FLAVORFUL FOOD. We sat at the bar and still got to order from the whole food menu. Bartender was nice Food service Highly recommend the ham croquetas Calamari was good too I also drank the pil pil spritz which is a sangria with sparkling wine 10/10 recommend for any occasion but make a reservation because it's small inside read more

Pil Pil - Pil pil spritz - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Cute spot with garden decor. Little tight area for some of the tables based on decor. Grabbed a couple drinks and tapas. Everything was pretty good- enjoyed croquettes, veggies, and potatoes. Small portions but perf to share- recommend read more

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Ambiance: super cute and cozy restaurant. Love the intimate vibe. Service: our waiter was the best! Food: omg, the calamari was absolutely delicious. The sauce was to die for!!!! I could not get enough of it. The apple cider sangria was so good as well. You gotta try this restaurant. read more

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Lured in by their fabulous lunch special (3 tapas for $24, or 5 for $40) and today's lovely weather, I sat outdoors and tried Pil Pil for the first time. Having spent most summers in Spain as a kid, my bar for Spanish food is higher than most, but Pil Pil didn't disappoint. The gambas al ajillo were a standout, and the patatas bravas were just right. Though I enjoyed the dátiles con bacon, they drizzled a mustard sauce on top that, for me, detracted from the intended sweet and savory contrast. The sangria was passable, but nothing to write home about (I'd use a different mixer). However, they have an extensive selection of Spanish wines and Spanish beer, so you've got plenty of options. Most importantly, I'm leaving Pil Pil full and happy. The waitstaff was kind and courteous, and I'm sure I'll be back to try more tapas the next time I'm on the upper east side. read more

Pil Pil - Patatas Bravas, Dátiles con Bacon, Gambas al Ajillo - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I tried Pil Pil for the first time this past week, and all I can say is, it was nothing short of amazing! We had the dog, so we were sat outside. The staff were all super sweet and attentive, and brought our food out quickly. They also payed attention to when water was running low, and they quickly swooped in to refill our glasses. My mom and I got the white sangria, which tasted amazing as expected! My dad and brother got the red sangria, which I'll have to try next time I come. We ordered most of the items on the happy hour menu, which is a great deal! It goes until 7pm on weekdays, and during happy hour, sangria is only $8 per glass. Not to mention, I had no complaints about the dishes here. Literally everything I ate was delicious. I especially loved the potatoes and croquettes- everything was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I'm so happy I came here! read more

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went for some quick lil Bites w my lil sister.. we passed by this spot earlier in the week & were curious !! It was pretty busy but not overtly crowded.. we LOVED the DÁTILES RELLENOS .. the best rendition of this plate we have ever had.. stuffed w ricotta cheese, wrapped in bacon, & drizzled w a honey Mustard in red wine Reduction.. so So amazing !! The calamari was made well .. I really did Not like the Patatas Bravas .. dry .. would Not ever recommend .. the garlic aioli was good though .. The man who brought the apps to us was very sweet.. the rest of the experience w the service was ehh .. but whatever read more

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We walked in with no reservation but was seated quickly with no issues. Beautiful decor, very intimate and romantically lit. Perfect spot to meet up with friends or to meet up for a date. What's cool is they don't give you the traditional paper menus that restaurants/bars usually give you. They give you a small tablet with all the menus listed so you can scan through and you can save items to your wishlist (although you cannot order directly through the tablet). Someone still comes to take your order. I started with their sparkling red sangria ($7 HH price). It was subpar. Quite bland for a sangria. It just tasted like there were missing ingredients. Next I ordered the white sangria ($7 HH price). It was definitely better than the red sparkling sangria. We tried three appetizers off the happy hour menu: Fried calamari, ham croquettes and spinach croquettes. They were all quite tasty but the ham croquettes were the best. Their tipping system is a bit off. They added the suggested gratuity amount to the full bill (food/drinks + tax) instead of adding the suggested gratuity amount to the subtotal. Tax is NOT supposed to be factored in when adding a tip to the bill. A pet peeve of mine so I adjusted it on my own. read more

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Came here post MET museum for a glass of wine and some tapas. Staff were friendly and we sat outside people watching. They have iPads as their menu that give you descriptions of everything which was super helpful in choosing wines! The spinach croquettes are a must but the asparagus is a skip for me. Overall decent spot to grab a light bite. read more

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My time at Pil Pil was awesome. I came here with a couple of friends and every single time we never take pictures because of how much fun we have. The service here is BEAUTIFUL. It matches the way the place looks, full of life and fun to be around. Next time I come I will remind myself to take photos because It doesn't do the place justice to tell you how great it is. My favorite part about my meal was the amazing wine and the octopus which was cooked to perfection. Paired perfectly with eachother and was recommended by a server and my friend. I actually asked for the chefs name because of how well it was cooked. Next time I come I will for sure take as many pictures as I can. They deserve all the praise. Please come if you're in the area! read more

We walked in and were seated almost immediately. The place was buzzing already at 5:30pm. The c. vibe. was nice. The seating is a bit uncomfortable for someone with disabilities in the front area of the room. It was my birthday. I have balance and mobility issues. For an older person (in my 50's) it was difficult to get into the seati ng at the very front by the windows. I had to squeeze behind a wooden column to get into the bench like seating. The restaurant ambience however was really pretty. The mural on the wall was really cute. The blonde hostess at the front was super nice, the small Asian guy did not even cracked a smile, seemed unfriendly or just very serious about his job, but he could be more welcoming.. I'd like to give this place another shot. I'd like to maybe see the back room where it seems were the more comfortable 'low' top table and chairs. The Happy Hour menu for food was fairly priced. The garlic shrimp was delicious. The tomato bread (sort of like a bruscetta) was also good. I did not have any of the alcohol drinks so I can not comment on drinks. The bday cake at the end that came out was a wonderful surprise. The staff came out and sang which was nice and was open to taking our pictures. I would return and would recommend just would probably make reservations for a low top table. read more

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- I'm not sure if I've ever had such authentic Spanish food in the states -- Pil Pil was truly a treat during our weekend trip to NYC! We came in for a late dinner on a Thursday night and it was still buzzing with people... such a fun vibe with the Christmas lights hanging from the ceiling and the cozy, dim interior. The staff were all wonderful as well -- our waiter, Steven, was very friendly and attentive -- and the tablet menus with the "wishlist" feature were a nice touch, especially with so many yummy drinks and tapas to choose from! We started with a Paloma and an N/A sangria (both good) then shared several tapas -- the mac & cheese croquetas (so unique and loved the sauce), the gambas al ajillo (loved the spicy/garlicy "pil pil" sauce), the asparagus (yummy romesco on those) and the steak & fries (so tender and flavorful). We finished with the flourless chocolate cake -- very rich and decadent -- and we coincidentally ended up coming back the next night for dessert with friends, which was a treat because we got to try the tres leches, cheesecake and fruit sorbet (all delicious!). Such a great spot -- can't recommend enough! read more

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Very cute and vibey bar/restaurant. The decor is so cute and you forgot you're in NYC. I'm not very familiar with Spanish food but the cod/fish coquettes were delicious. Inside was soft but not mushy (if that makes sense). The Ham platter was perfect to share with friends read more

Pil Pil - Cod Croquettes and Ham - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Those of this restaurant deserving more stars are never seen. They are in the kitchen. I'd give them 4 stars (not 5 because one of their dishes was so heavily over-spiced that it bordered on inedible). It's not their fault that the food is overpriced by perhaps 20%. We spent $600 on food for seven people and, if not for our own company, it was a forgettable evening. There are two rooms. The larger room (the one with the bar) is crowded and noisy with a young crowd standing shoulder to shoulder. Most likely these are neighborhood people wanting to spend the night out in some place not too far a walk from where they live. Excellent for pickups. Doesn't matter what you say, you won't be heard. Just be under 30. But, what I wrote above is not why it's rated one star. I'd have given it 3 stars if not for what follows. If you want a sit-down meal, you are ushered back onto the street and into a neighboring building where they have one small room (and a toilet). Your food is brought to you from the other building. Yes, out from one door onto the street and into another door of an adjoining structure. A larger problem is that the waiters leave the room after bringing your food. For most of our meal over 2+ hours, the room was unattended. Want something? Well, wait. They are outside smoking cigarettes or talking to others on the staff. Be on the lookout to catch one when they bring food to a table because they're out the door pretty fast. I asked for fresh tapas plates after the first courses because the plates were covered with shrimp tails and mussel shells. We never got fresh tapas plates. I asked for fresh napkins because the ones we used had become too soiled. The waiter never counted what he brought, and he brought too few. Our waiter spent much of his time outside on his phone, or outside smoking cigarettes on the street talking to one or two other waiters. After ten minutes of hoping any waiter would enter the room, I went outside and said, in a stern voice, "Bring us the check when you finish smoking your cigarette." They include the tax when calculating the tip so you're forced to tip even more for lousy service (and, lousy service is what we got). The kicker is that your bill is shown to you on a tablet where you sign with the tip already included. You aren't given a paper tally to check. Human behavior is predictably inconsistent and illogical. If your party was seated in a diner and the staff disappeared, you'd be irate and either reduce the tip or not leave one. You wouldn't accept being given a price to pay without a proper printed bill. You'd speak up. In a place like Pil Pil you'd take it on the chin, too intoxicated by the thrill of an evening out to notice or, worse yet, care. You wouldn't accept any of this from your diner, why them? WTF? I am never going back. Read the 1 and 2 star reviews. read more

The bartenders ignore you for a long extended period of time. I was sitting at the bar multiple times coming in there and they won't even look at you for at least 20 minutes or more before they even acknowledge you.. not recommended read more

The food is always exceptional at Pil Pil! One of my favorite brunch spots on the UES. Normally I give this place a 5, but the service was a little underwhelming this time. Everyone was polite and nice, but they seemed a bit overwhelmed. I ordered a drink that never came (wasn't charged either) and while they were seemingly attentive it appeared perhaps there was some confusion about who was actually managing our section. I think there was a private event happening simultaneously to regular seating (not sure, might've just been super busy) but we sat outside to get away from the hustle and bustle (typically a solid move). Overall, you cannot complain about the food. It always hits the mark. Their brunch deal rules. read more

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My boyfriend and I walked in at 6 on a Thursday and were seated at an 8 top table alongside a group of 5. Extremely cramped to the point that the server had trouble talking, hearing us, and handing food/drinks over. We started with white sangria because the froze wasn't ready. The sangria was yummy! We ordered calamari which had an awful burnt aftertaste. My boyfriend ordered Pulpo a la Pancha which had great flavor and texture and I had the arroz meloso which kind of lacked the flavor I was hoping for but was filling and the seafood was delicious! After around 30 mins, the server let me know the froze machine was up and running again and I'm so glad I waited because it was PHENOMENAL! If I return, it'll be for the drinks. read more

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Would I go here again? Absolutely yes! I went for happy hour after work and the staff was extremely friendly for one and I believe that makes or breaks an establishment. The food reminded me of when I was just in Spain this summer. Cooked to perfection. The Cava was also absolutely delicious! We sat outside and enjoyed the summer air. Happy hour drinks were under $10 and the food was too I think. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP81hQ7nS/ read more

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This place was super cute. Went with a friend. They have seating outside in front of the restaurant and also closer to the end of the block Great HH, it's till 7 I posted pics of the HH menu. And then I think they had half priced bottles after 7 read more

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Delicious tapas. Very flavorful with great friendly service. Thoroughly enjoyed having lunch there with a glass of wine. Their lunch special is great with many different options. I will definitely be coming back and doing a different combination.! read more

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Came Monday evening on a date - this is a good spot for such because its cute and quiet inside while not being overwhelmingly stimulating we ordered 2 dishes to share and both were excellent, however, i am in awe over their prices as we bought these 2 dishes and 1 beer and the bill was $60 - i left pretty hungry still! i will say the food is cooked to perfection - the steak was juicy and the pork was delish. the sauce on the french fries and really just everything had been perfectly seasoned. def recommend! read more

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Food 9/10 Such solid tapas but also might be biased because I had a great time. Objectively, I do think it's one of the best tapa spots in NYC. The shrimp was a little oily but the oil sauce with the bread goes crazy. The paella had a very generous amount of seafood, the octopus was very tender and flavored, and so was the manchego cheese. The wines they recommended were also quite interesting and fun. Atmosphere 7/10 We were seated at some communal table, with parties of two sitting across from each other both sides. Could tell they were both first or early dates, so it was kind of funny listening in on their conversations. It felt a bit tight and cramped, not sure who thought of this setup but I guess its fine. Cool decor inside, hopefully I can come back during the day to full appreciate the interior. Service 6/10 Solid service, friendly dude. The only thing is I don't like the iPad menus. They were quite janky and just not great for the dining experience. read more

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such a lovely happy hour spot!! the indoor seating is BEAUTIFUL and so uniquely decorated. it's also super cozy and intimate and best for a date or with a friend. the sangria for $8 during happy hr was honestly so worth it. it was definitely strong but very tasty and fruity nonetheless. also loved the appetizers and that their menu is given to you as a ipad where you can see photos of all the items and make your wishlist on there which you then give to your server. definitely recommend this spot and the service was so kind and quick too. read more

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Very cozy atmosphere. Seated by the window where there was a pole that goes through the table, which was a bit awkward when having conversations across the table. The food here is great, nothing was a miss. For a few of the dishes, we would have loved to see more bread to soak up the majority of the sauces, but weren't sure if we would be charged extra. read more

Pil Pil - Cheese CURDS - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I love this place. The ambience is quite subtle, but with the right amount of hip the service was great and the food was awesome. I will come back here for sure. read more

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Cute Spanish wine bar with tapas. Affordable and a vibey Spanish winery vibe inside. Good date spot for before or after the MET. Get the papas bravas read more

Absolutely 100% a place to visit while in NYC ! Every but do put into my mouth was delicious. We went during happy hour and got two sangrias and the 5 for $35 tapas. Service was through an iPad menu and quick because it wasn't too busy on a weekday afternoon. The lighting was dark and moody - great date spot. All of the foods practically melted in my mouth ! All small plate style so great for sharing. read more

Food and service was good but they don't offer printed menus or checks so you have to swipe through a dirty iPad (not their fault, they're always dirty) and you have to examine your check from the waiter's handheld device while he stands there. Two horrible trends that you don't see very often in good restaurants. Spring for some paper, Pil Pil. read more

My family came here after a day at the Met. We hit this establishment for their happy hour before dinner. The sangrias were all right, rather heavy on the wine. The surprising standout were the Granny Smith apple chunks in the drink. Unfortunately, the paper straws, when wetted, buckled in pursuit of the sturdy apple squares. The decor is dark, cozy, and beautiful. The music is as if sourced from TikTok? The staff were very friendly. Overall, a solid spot for happy hour! read more

Pil Pil - Sangria White Happy Hour - Tapas Bars Near Me - New York, New York

Pil Pil is a very fun, bustling tapas restaurant that boasts some excellent dishes! My family and I had dinner here, and got an array of tapas, including a sampling of three different cheeses, Calamares Fritos (fried calamari), Gambas al Ajillo (shrimp in garlic olive oil), Patatas Bravas (fried potatoes with aoili), Croquetas De Espinaca (spinach croquettes), Pisto de Berenjna (grilled eggplant), and the Ensalada de Queso (salad with goat cheese). Everything was good, but there were a couple of very strong standouts: the Gambas al Ajillo were phenomenal (pro tip: get extra bread to dip in the garlicky oil!), as were the cheeses. The shrimp were perfectly cooked, deeply imbued with the flavors of good olive oil, garlic, and red pepper. To me, the flavors of the fried items were a smidge muted in comparison to the fresh or grilled items, so if I were to go back, I'd probably choose more non-fried options. Even so, there was nothing I wouldn't eat again! The ambiance is very fun and laid-back, and I enjoyed eating outdoors and sipping a glass of cool white wine on a late-summer evening. The service was generally good, though we couldn't tell whether we had a server that was specifically assigned to us -- different people took our drink order and our food order, and then other different people brought out our meal. It was fine, overall, but we felt a bit awkward just flagging down any nearby server when we wanted something. read more

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Great ambiance!! Loved the decore. So much thought to detail. Nice happy hours options & great prices. Amazing dates wrapped in bacon & white sangria to die for. Was not asked how we wanted the steak & wish it was a little less cooked. But still enjoyed. Music was in point. We'll definitely be coming back. read more

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The restaurant is small but cozy. The service is good. A friend and I went for happy hour and ordered sangrias that weren't good. Very weak, they tasted like flavored water. We didn't really like the food either. read more

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Service - the host (lady with dark hair) wouldn't let us wait inside when it was freezing cold even though we had a reservation. Once we got a table they screwed us over by giving us one too small so 5 of us couldn't fit and were told to leave. Never going here ever again and so glad I didn't spend any money here read more

I live so close here so it's hard to not love it but ultimately it's pretty pricey for what it is and there's iPad menus which I'm not a huge fan of because it kinda just ruins the vibes. However, apparently their bottomless is good if you're into that. The patatas bravs are solid, the shrimp is a little bit of a small dish and I enjoy their dessert cake with ice cream read more

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Came for lunch and couldn't have been more pleased. Between the two of us we shared 4 tapas and that seemed like the perfect amount. They have a lunch deal that is not bad at all! Service was fantastic and easy to order with very quick service. Our favorite was easily the carne adobodo. The vibe of inside the place is so fun and cute and just there to have a really fun time to relax! read more

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Quite delicious. We had the entire restaurant for a private party. Service was unbelievable as were the drinks, food and ambiance! We will be back! read more

The place feels like it has its own rules for what dining should be. Their team exhibited real friendliness also. You'll feel the genuine connection with everyone. Their cooking is consistently good. I found an exceptional restaurant and plan to return often. read more

We walked to PP after an evening at the MET. The hostess was the most notable part of the dining experience. She was very attentive and updated us four times regarding our bar seats . She also asked staff to turn on the outdoor heaters as there is zero space to wait inside the restaurant. The restaurant is split into two unconnected dining spaces. We opted to wait for awating in order to sit in the main space that was packed full of guests and loud Latin music. Our bartender presented no personality but he did smile when we paid! He appeared very annoyed when we asked for two menus. Two guests, two menus is reasonable correct? I chose a twin lamb chop and risotto tapas. The lamb was prepared to order and risotto firm and tasted of nutty cheese. My gf ordered frilled asparagus with harissa sauce and shishito peppers with salt garnish. The plating was basic and the bartender did not visit us once while we enjoyed the food. We ordered very well and the flavors blended perfectly between the three dishes. For tapas portion, we left satisfied. Caution sitting at the corner bar. The guests seated at the table directly behind you tend to lean their back and bottom on you. I actually had to stand the remainder of my meal due to the posture of the gentleman sitting directly behind me. read more