Sala is in an unassuming part of Astoria, right next to the elevated subway tracks. Street parking was east to find on the same block. The interior of the restaurant is very modern meets cozy, with warm wooden tones and high ceilings. The service was extremely hospitable and as well. came in a group of 5 for a very late brunch/lunch (around 3pm) on a Saturday. Because of the awkward timing the restaurant was pretty empty and we were seated immediately. We ordered the fried goat cheese, patatas bravas, octopus, and steak paella. My favorite was the steak paella, which was listed on the board as a dinner special. The chef was able to make it for us during the lunch hours as we were really intrigued and interested in trying something other than your typical seafood paella (which is offered during lunch). For the same price as the seafood paella, we got a strip of perfectly cooked medium rare steak over a bed of paella with more pieces of steak, mushrooms, and green beans. I took it was super worth and was so happy they made an exception and let us eat it during lunch, highly recommend! The other tapas were also delicious, the octopus came with a lovely green sauce. Although Sala is a little out of the way for me, I'll definitely be back! read more

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I absolutely loved stopping by here at such a random moment. My friends and I were around the block trying out an Italian spot that was eh ok. This spot was right next door and we decided to sit at the bar for some drinks. First of all the atmosphere was great with the music and decor. The service was perfect we were instantly seated at the bar and everyone was cheerful and smiling. Our bartender Alex recommended us some drinks and was always checking up on how we were doing. We ordered some friend calamari that was perfection. We also ordered some desserts and coffee afterwards. Will definitely be coming back here for brunch or dinner! Cannot wait! read more

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Highly recommended. One of the best new restaurants in Astoria. Sala Astoria is an amazing new tapas -(Spanish for small dishes) eatery recently opened in Astoria. Soon after they opened, I headed out to try them in June 2022 The eatery itself is huge, with a well-designed wine bar and tables. The day I visited them, they were pretty empty. I ordered a small hanger steak and stuffed dates. I must admit the dishes were much smaller than I expected, but with excellent service and delicious offerings, I will be back. read more

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An escape to Spain has arrived in Astoria! Wow, I was very impressed by the flavors. Would highly recommend if you want to experience authentic Spanish cuisine. My mom and I came here on a Friday night for dinner. It was a little busy, but the service was great! Didn't feel rushed and the servers allowed us to take our time with with our order. Interior decor was an A+. Ultimately, we decided on the Croquetas, Patatas Bravas and the Arroz Del Diá- which was the Paella de Pollo. The Croquetas were pretty good but could've used more ham inside, as a previous Yelper mentioned. The filling was mostly bechamel and mushrooms- didn't really taste much ham, but they were tasty. The patatas bravas definitely had a spicy kick to them! I enjoyed this dish as well. The paella came out piping hot and tasted so much like a homemade meal. You could tell it was made from scratch. The chicken was nice and soft to bite into and the ingredients were well-balanced. Hands down, one of the best paella dishes I've ever had. For dessert, we ordered the Manzana Asada. The apple was baked perfectly! It had the perfect ratio of sweetness and the outside was nice and crispy. The caramel also tasted homemade. Would definitely order this dish again. The only reason I am giving this restaurant 4 stars is because the food was on the pricier side. I understand that the restaurant just opened recently, though I would probably opt for a different selection of dishes next time. Didn't think the Patatas Bravas were worth it for $13. Also wasn't a huge fan of the $22 per person for sharing a paella. Would rather have it set to a standard price. However, I would come back and explore the menu. read more

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I haven't written a review in a while but this place is so good I had to make some time to do so. Went here for the first time about a month ago and fell in love! The food here is amazing! (I've been back two more times since!) Everything I ate was absolutely incredible. The taste, the presentation- fantastic. Drinks too! Specialty drinks are delicious. Second, the service. Greeted as soon as I walked in and seated immediately. I went on a Saturday night (all 3 times so far) about 5pm and it wasn't crazy busy, I noticed it began to get busier though as the night went on. All the staff greets you with a smile, very pleasant, very attentive and always checking on you throughout the meal. They even say "goodbye and thank you" when you are leaving. As for the ambiance- it's a very spacious place with some low lighting. Very nice bar area, with tv's-high top and low top table seating- and clean bathrooms. There's some music playing but not to the point where you can't hear each other for a conversation. This place is becoming a favorite of mine and very quickly. Highly recommended coming here! I took a bunch of pictures of the various foods I've tried so you can all see how delicious everything looks! read more

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Wow. Just wow. Everything about this place is a 10/10, without question. Upon walking in with my family, we were greeted so nicely by the hostess and were sat down right away for our reservation for four. The lighting and the interior design of the entire restaurant including the 2 bars that make up the perimeter of the restaurant is very sleek. They also have a good music playlist in the background that contributes to the overall vibe as well. We started with a pitcher of red sangria - that was comparable to the quality of sangria that I had when I spent 2 weeks in Spain. It was excellent. We then ordered the Gambas Al Ajillo (garlic & olive oil shrimp) which was out of this world. Make sure you order more bread to dip with the leftover sauce. The sliced chorizo came next which was cooked perfectly - crunchy on the outside with a soft and juicy texture on the inside. For our main course we ordered the seafood paella and also an order of the Branzino. The seafood paella here is extremely tasty and authentic because they use the correct grain of rice that is used in Spain as opposed to the long grain of rice other restaurants use here in America. The Paella was cooked perfectly. The Branzino - wow. The portion of the Branzino was huge. Tasted amazing and cooked perfectly and served without bones. Overall, the friendliness and attentiveness of the staff here is certainly unmatched. The taste and the quality of all the dishes we had here last night was simply - incredible. This is certainly one of my favorite restaurants in New York. read more

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This place really surprise us! The restaurant vibe and environment was so comfortable and chill. The service was great with water refills at all times and someone checking on you here and there. You need to try the croquetas, flavor was excellent; only concern was that they serve them with no dipping sauce ( all my croquetas experience they give you a dipping sauce) . And for sure go for the paella as a main dish. We got the special of the day, lamb paella. It was very tasteful and a big portion for 2. Just be aware that they will make it at the moment and you will wait for 30 minutes, but totally worth it. read more

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Food was great if around the are try it's really good we had had the sangria, gambas, paella seafood was amazing read more

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Come early because it does get packed great for a date and a group. Good food and great choices that each have their own taste that keep you wanting more, be sure to get a drink that will help. The menu is somewhat short and to the point with a diverse set of choices and brief descriptions that are to the point. The Haricot vert con higos were refreshing and sweet with a trist from the truffles. Its a decent portion thats mean for 2 at least and can keep resetting your palet as you eat through your choice of tapas. Tosta de huevos con trufa - egg,fried potatoes - not what i expected but enjoyed the sunnyside egg with the light truffle taste. Be sure to keep some extra break for the yolk and break the yolk before you bite into it, it can get messy. Datiles - the perfect bite sized snack and bacon dessert you need as a treat. The sweetness and saltiness here work hand in hand but the almond at the middle is the real treat. Hanger a la plancha - the meat was medium well and had a rich taste from the butter and onions. also needs extra bread here to get those juices from the meat. read more

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YES Sala!!!!! I have always been obsessed with paella but my wife and I have become obsessed with all that is Spanish cuisine ever since our trip to Spain in 2019. Unfortunately paella here, even in NYC, is normally not very authentic in ingredients or flavor. But Sala has corrected that. We got the paella special for the night which was duck, rabbit and chicken and it was so rich and smokey and utterly delicious. We restrained ourselves and only ordered 2 opening pintxos (tapas) and they were equally fantastic. We got our obligatory croquetas filled with delicious Imberico ham and béchamel. The panko coating was perfectly thin and egg shell consistency. We were then steered by our waiter to try the queso con cabra con miel which was fried goat cheese with carmalized onion and honey. WOW! Just delicious. The atmosphere is clean open kitchen concept with a great bar and on the night we were there they had live flamenco music and dancing. We will definitely return and probably spend a night at the bar slowly working our way through more pintxos. read more

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This is a perfect date spot. The service is impeccable. However, I found the food quite underwhelming. Out of all the dishes I've had, I thought their pan tumaca was the star...which was the cheapest dish as well. The cost of each dish was quite high and I was expecting great flavors and quality and it just didn't meet my expectations. The octopus--avoid. It was extremely chewy. Definitely overcooked. The green sauce was very tasty though. Patatas brava--it was good. A kick of spice was a nice touch. Paella--$25 a person?! $$$$$$. It's good but not worth the price. I definitely Can find more reasonable and tastier paellas in queens. The steak--it was cooked well. The fries were great. The salad....it was beyond salty. Ensalada de la casa--$17 for some romaine lettuce, tuna, red onions, olives, and evoo?? Our waitress recommended this salad and I was so unsatisfied. It was very basic and 1000% regret ordering this dish. The restaurant looks pleasant but I wouldn't come here again. read more

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Great service , inviting friendly uplifting ambiance. Wonderful Sangria .... Nice menu with a good selection, daily specials A group of five , 5 appetizers 3 entrees +3 desserts A sharing table ------ Our score was a "8" Check it out, it just might be a your next home away from home ! read more

Amazing place to visit , tasty dinner and drinks! For sure can recommend this nice spot in LIC ! read more

Sala Astoria - Spanish Near Me - Queens, New York

I came here to kill time waiting for my teenager to leave a party (and also waiting for a possible date). My date never made it but I had the best time! The gambas al aljillo and patatas bravas were amazing, as was the flan y café con leche (and I found my new favorite red wine!) The staff are so friendly and the music and vibe is just right. Just what I needed after a busy week...! read more

I went here last night with a friend and we sat at the bar. The service was very attentive and nice. We shared garlic shrimp, tomato bread, octopus, croquettes and meatballs. Everything was prepared very nicely and was super delicious. I would go again in a heartbeat! read more

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Grilled octopus was extremely tender and had an extra kick with the mojo verde. Paella valenciana was worth the weight with its assortment of meats and flavors. Bacalao frito was okay likely could've been avoided. read more

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I mean, where do I begin? This will be my go to tapas spot in Queens. Their menu boast a wide variety of flavors, textures, and is appealing to the eye, as well as the taste buds. They also have a great drinks and Mocktail menu. The servers were attentive, engaging and friendly as it got very packed and busy. Loved the bright and airy. Definitely a must try for brunch or dinner. read more

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So good!! Great vibe, great food, great wine, and amazing service! We were so hungry and the food was so good, we didn't get any pics before stuffing our faces haha. This spot is beautiful inside, such a great space. All the food we tried was so good. My favourite was the Hanger a la Plancha *chef's kiss*. If you love steak, definitely give that a try! The wine was just as good as the food, too. For a nice dry medium-bodied red, try the Losada, I highly recommend. Superb service as well!!! Gabriella was our waitress and she was super nice, friendly, and personable! She's awesome. The food came and went at a great pace, nothing was slow or rushed. The only complaint I have is the prices. Some of the tapas are fairly priced, but some are ridiculous (i.e. $17 for four tiny fried goat cheese balls- I was really looking forward to these, too, but they were def not worth $17, they were just ok). Overall we had a great experience and are looking forward to coming back! read more

Sala Astoria - Menu - Spanish Near Me - Queens, New York

Great vibe - open and welcoming/cozy.low key music. Cute date spot. Reasonably priced food - favorite picks were the garlic shrimp, octopus then for dinner steak and branzino. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

Sala is minimalistic and modern. Perfect vibes for a date night and love the addition of live music. I went on a Tuesday and they were having Flamenco Night. I got here around 6:45PM and it was pretty full. We sat at the bar to take advantage of their HH drink specials and also because we were just having a quick meal before our movie. Sala is a Spanish tapas bar. I would say the food is pretty pricy for their portions. Would I say they have the best tapas I've ever had? Probably not but I'll still be back! I enjoyed their cocktails. Their menu is extensive which made it somewhat overwhelming. We had the gambas, pan tumaca con jamon iberico, patatas bravas and one of their specials, pincho de piquillo which they described as a stuffed pepper with lump crabmeat. However, what I got was more of a crostini. Nonetheless, still tasty. Personally, I thought the gambas and patatas bravas were drenched with too much sauce and oil. The pan tumaca is what I would recommend; you can taste that the iberico ham was freshly imported. Service at the bar was great as well. read more

Sala Astoria - Pan tumaca, Patatas Bravas - Spanish Near Me - Queens, New York

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What a gem, what a mighty gem! I had the wonderful pleasure of dining here and it was quite an experience. From the moment you walk into to this culinary wonderland, you feel warm and welcomed by a very nice staff. This place puts the definition in 'bang for your buck,' I enjoyed a whole -- and I do mean a whole/double sided branzino -- with a nice price point. And it was tasty! I enjoy white fish and the branzino here is highly recommended. The side dishes were tremendous, as were the drinks. I've included a few photos for your enjoyment. read more

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It a wonderful place.With my friends we had excellent time. All dishes was tasty, only the sausage I didn't like. I'm very fond for dancing which was shown in this place and I can hardly wait to visit again this restaurant. Waiters give a good service, they was very kind for us. Finally, I want to say that they are clean restrooms and I like that , because in New York usually restrooms in public place very dirty! I recommend this restaurant! read more

First time trying food from Spain and I must say, VERY GOOD! The service was beyond great. My server made sure I was well taken cared of. She had some great recommendations. I went on on Flamenco night which is every Tuesday, and the show was very delightful and entertaining. This is a great lunch with your friends or date night spot. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Really nice space, open and not overly loud. We enjoyed the food, some things more than others, but everything was good. We were surprised how popular it was, and on a weeknight. They also have an event space in the back. The management seems to be very friendly and hard at work to develop the restaurant even more. I think they know they need better service. I look forward to trying again and sharing an updated review. read more

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Service kind of is hit or miss. They are really nice and accommodating, the food comes out at a decent pace, but the service itself is rather slow when it comes to other points. I spent 5 minutes trying to find someone to flag so I could get the check. The food itself is good but I don't think I'd pay full price for the paella, even if it's a good deal on Thursdays at $15/pp. The octopus is really good. The bread with tomato is not, the bread came out burned and kind of soggy from over pouring the olive oil. I would probably come here for tapas or drinks if I was in the area. read more

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Delicious food, refreshing cocktails, amazing service, very nice, upscale ambiance. Ordered several tapas & shared some entrees and I felt like I was on El Camino de Santiago! Absolutely loved the gazpacho special and am hoping it'll be a regular item on the menu. read more

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Excellent food. Diverse menu. Very professional staff. Cool open decor. Can't do much better than this really good and comfortable restaurant. read more

Food was flavorful and everything was perfectly cooked. Between the 8 of us, we shared 5 small dishes, paella for 4, and the hanger steak. My favorites were the artichokes, the hanger toasted bread, and the octopus. The hanger steak main course was also cooked to perfection, super juicy inside! The ambiance was great (went on a Sunday night), and it's a great spot to enjoy some food and chat. read more

Sala Astoria - Octopus - Spanish Near Me - Queens, New York

Ehh I'm not too sure how to rate this place. The food wasn't terrible but it wasn't anything that wow'd me. I got the goat cheese with caramelized onions and honey because I LOVE cheese and the pictures online looked really good but when I received it it just didn't look as pretty as the photo. I also enjoyed the croquettes and the garlic shrimp. The patatas bravas were mehhh. I prefer my potatoes crispy and these were not. For the desert my friends and I ordered a different one each. The almond cake was delicious and moist. The chocolate cake with ice cream was rich. As for the churros they were just too fried and hollow. The service was amazing though! Very polite and attentive. The space is also very beautiful and large. read more

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The place we have been waiting in queens !! Totalmente recomendado si gustas de unas buenas tapas y vino !! read more

Sala Astoria - Pulo . - Spanish Near Me - Queens, New York

It's easy to forget you're in Astoria while you're in Sala. The service is closer to what you'd expect from a higher end restaurant in Manhattan (with servers giving suggestions on how much food you should order and suggestions of what compliments the menu selections). Food was incredible too. After going to Little Spain recently, the value and quality of food seem much higher. And despite being part of World Artisan Market, it's a full restaurant experience (not a food hall). read more

Everything about Sala is great. The food, staff, ambience. Our server Maria is so kind and very helpful with recommendations. The service is very attentive. Empty plates were removed right away, drinks were refilled quickly, and food was delivered promptly. We tried the Pollo al Horno, paella de mariscos, Pan Tumaca, and Hanger a la Plancha. All were the perfect temperature and had incredible flavor. Will definitely be back. read more

Our server was very nice and everyone was amicable. The food was tasty and fun. I loved my mocktail. read more

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Great vibes, food, drinks and service!! I came with friends and ordered various dishes from the menu since it's tapas style. I love tapas so if you're not into the small plate but intentionally tasty foods then you may not enjoy this place as me. The paella for 2 was more than enough to feed the 4 of us but probably the only big plate option on their menu. The sangria is homemade and very good (you'll start feeling the alcohol so you know it's not watered down). Highly recommend the octopus and bacon wrapped dates (not photographed) and you must get the paella, it was truly worth it! It has a very chill club vibe to me but great acoustics so I could still hear our conversations without it being drowned out by the music. There's 2 bars and I saw a cute lounging area near one of the bars that would be great for happy hour. Overall, loved the experienced and plan to go back again. Fun fact, they were celebrating a lot of birthdays and the wait staff sings happy birthday with your group, very fun time! read more

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New restaurant close to the 36th Ave stop on the N/W train in Astoria. My wife and I were impressed immediately with the decorations and vibe of the restaurant. Our server was great and all of the food was delicious. We look forward to going back and hope the restaurant does well! The menu spans across different regions in Spain. Paella was excellent as a main and we really liked both the Queso de Cabra (fried goat cheese with honey) and Empanadillas (braised pork with manchego). read more

Authentic Spanish food with Flamenco music/singer/dancer...wow! A very nice experience. Worth going to Astoria on a Tuesday evening (that's when the show is). read more

Sala Astoria - Spanish tortilla, ham croquettes and a glass of cider. So delicious. - Spanish Near Me - Queens, New York

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Excellent food and service, especially the whole (but cored) apple baked in a pastry shell and drizzled with caramel. Delicious!

Came by for happy hour, I got the rose sangria and my bf had the draft beer. We decided to try their shrimp croquettes and wow was it disappointing. I think I ate a whole croquette before realizing that there was supposed to be shrimp somewhere inside of it, and for $16 it was definitely not worth it. Overall 2/5, there's too many restaurants in NYC to come back and try this place again. But if you just want a $6 sangria this place is fine read more

Sala Astoria - Rose sangria Shrimp Croquetas - Spanish Near Me - Queens, New York

After a full day of walking and eating a heavy lunch we still felt peckish and decided to give Sala a try as tapas was exactly what we needed. New to the area Sala is large and recently opened. We sat at the bar and were served by Hernan who was very attentive and helpful. Loved the wine selection and the Spanish beers available. Vermut is available to enjoy for your aperitif. We had a cheese board and the anchovy pincho special of the day. I loved my Yenda wine which I think I could have easily had a whole bottle. Cerveza Alambra was great. They will soon have more dishes to their menu and can't wait to try the paella when they add it to their menu. The paella will be a true measure for me as I love socarrat style so I hope they are able to prepare when the time comes. Definitely would recommend to stop in enjoy the tapas and drink the wine and beer. As I said nice vibe and they are truly making an effort to deliver a more authentic experience like the one you experience when you go to Spain. Welcomed addition to Astoria! read more

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Sala is such a wonderful new addition to neighborhood! My husband and I came here on a Friday night with our pup and were seated outside. We tried a bunch of different items off of their soft opening menu, and everything was impeccably cooked and tasted divine! I can't wait to come back and try out the full menu read more

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