I met a friend here for dinner at 5 PM on a Tuesday night a few weeks ago. It was both of our first times here. I've known about this place for a while, and a friend reminded me that they recently changed locations. We were seated in the bar area at a high table and were given two menus: a happy hour menu that lasted until 6 PM and their regular menu. We figured we'd order a few things off of their happy hour menu while it was still going on, then move on to the regular menu after 6 PM, since we knew we'd be there for at least a couple of hours. We ordered a shrimp appetizer, gnocchi, fries, wine, and a white Cosmo to start. My absolute favorite was the grilled shrimp appetizer, even though the other two were very good as well. My friend's favorite was the gnocchi. From the regular menu, I ordered the ham and cheese croquettes and she ordered the regular cheese croquettes since she is vegetarian. We loved those as well. These four tapas were enough to serve as our dinner and we didn't have to order anything else. The service was fantastic and I thought that everything was priced very well. I liked that there was a parking lot right next-door. A friend met us. Later on for a final drink and mentioned that he liked this new location better than the old location. I would definitely return and try different tapas. Their entrées also looked very good. I really like this location because you can walk around and do other things after dinner in the area. read more

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Tried this restaurant for the first time and absolutely loved both the food and the ambiance. I started with the Carmel Espresso Martini, which was delicious. The Brussels sprout salad was top-notch--packed with flavor and one of my favorite dishes of the night. The pasta was also excellent, with a perfectly balanced creamy sauce that wasn't too heavy. I especially liked how they presented all the dessert options, making it fun to choose. We ended up ordering the pistachio cake, but unfortunately, it wasn't my favorite. It tasted much saltier than expected rather than sweet. I'm not sure if it was due to the cream cheese or the pistachios themselves, but the flavor felt a bit off for a dessert. Overall, it was a great dining experience. read more

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This is the first time visiting their new location since moving. I loved it. Public parking next door. It's such a cozy spot. Smaller but cozy cómputo their old location. There is an areas where it is more intimate and quieter and another area where there are high tables that are close to the bar area. Service in the bar area and in the dining area were both wonderful. Both the waitress and bartender were awesome! I liked that the menu had items labeled gluten free. Always makes it easier. It was 3 of us that came out to celebrate my birthday and 2 of us ordered an entree and our other friend ordered tapas. We were all very happy with it. I had the grilled salmon and it was perfect! Since we got there a bit early we had enough time to order from the happy hour menu so we ordered Grilled Shrimp and Escargot and drinks of course. I love that they have a tray of desserts to showcase! Makes it easy or hard to choose from because they all look so good! I must say prices were good, service was wonderful, food was delicious! We all agreed we would go back! read more

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This was our second time at The Manhattan. I will never understand how restaurants can have such a diverse menu and still have everything come to the table like it's their specialty! Tonight we were after drinks and tapas. A Manhattan for me and one of the large selection of seasonal drinks for my wife. We started with the cheese and meat board. Amazing presentation! Unlike other ones where the kitchen just piles a bunch of meats and cheeses on a tray, this one was well thought out and layered for taste. We followed with the meatballs, ham and cheese croquettes, sautéed shrimp, and Brussels sprouts. All were delicious. After a second round of drinks we added the chocolate lava cake with ice cream and a cappuccino. Claire did a wonderful job taking care of us in an atmosphere that can easily be described as "comfortable." Try it! You'll love it! read more

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Another amazing dinner at manhattan! We ordered 6 tapas; our two favorites (aka must try) the mixed casserole and the pan roasted pork belly. We also enjoy the Napoleon eggplant dish; which was amazing! Sauce was not a traditional tomato sauce, very light eggplant was crispy and complimented the dish perfectly! The other three items we chose were tapas specials. We had the lamb chop, so decadent, honestly felt like you were eating the best steak of your life. We also had the fillet medallion, very tender, very blue cheese forward. And the burrata we saved for last, the "dessert" of the appetizers:, burrata in a pastry shell with a blueberry compote, so light! Chefs kiss! Absolutely phenomenal service from our waitress Yuri! Tonight we arrived an hour before closing and I have to say we had exceptional service as if we were the first customer in the door, if not better. Also have to mention the outstanding drinks! Excellent excellent espresso martini, and my mule was stand out too! My man is a whiskey connoisseur and says that they're old-fashioned is top notch. Always worth the trip for us, can't wait to dine again! read more

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We stopped at the Manhattan for an early dinner on Sunday afternoon. I ordered the special which was a skirt steak stuffed with seafood it was very tender with tons of flavor. My guest ordered the paella it had tons of shrimp in it he really enjoyed it. He couldn't stop eating it but yes, we did have leftovers to take home. It was a nice size portion. He also ordered a Dirty martini. The staff all seem to be happy. The bartender was very friendly and inviting. The restaurant is decorated nicely. read more

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I stopped here on the southington bar crawl to get my card punched and I had a cocktail the service was super fast the drink was absolutely delicious. I didn't get any food but the people next to me did and it looked and smelled delicious. I sat at the bar that was plenty of table seating in the place looked really cute. read more

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Wife and I had such a nice night at the Manhattan. Sat at the bar good vibe to the restaurant. Ordered 6 plates off the Tapas menu all six were very good. The fried eggplant dish was by far the winner of what we had. Leah was are bartender and did an excellent job of keeping everyone satisfied. This spot is definitely worth your money, give it a try. read more

It was our first time here and everything was excellent. The owner even came over to introduce herself to us. We tried some of the Tapas and some of the entrees. Everything was beautifully presented and delicious. The restaurant was also decorated nicely for the holiday. They also had some holiday themed drinks available. This is the perfect place to go with a group, everyone can share small plates or have the option of ordering their own dinner. read more

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I have nothing but amazing things to say about The Manhattan! I was blown away by the food, drinks, and service. I stopped in about an hour before they closed and felt so welcomed and not rushed at all. I ordered the Pretty Penny, and it was one of the best cosmos I've ever had! I loved the brussel spout salad. It was super light and refreshing, and the fontina risotto cake was savory and added such a nice bite to the dish. The fried artichoke hearts were also a very tasty tapa. read more

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(Last visited November 4, 2022.) We heard about a new tapas place that opened up in Southington and decided to take a ride to check it out! Here's how it went and why we need to get back here as soon as possible. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right off of Eden Avenue which is a branch off of Main Street is this gem. There is a small private parking lot, but I parked on the street which was free at the time. Inside is wide open and I loved that feeling. It was fairly quiet inside which I didn't mind. The decor was very 1920s speakeasy-ish (if that makes any sense). Red table cloths, wooden floors, black and white brick walls, very classy for sure. The bar is off to the left and the dining rooms are to the right. Service: I can't remember who took care of us per-say, but the owner definitely checked in on us often to make sure we had everything we needed. As a matter of fact, I think once he saw our cameras and phones out taking pictures, I think he actually took over. Lol. Food: We tried A LOT here, so here goes. The Classic Manhattan: Four Roses' bourbon, Dolin sweet vermouth and aromatic bitters gave this straightforward drink classic flavors. Marinated Olives: Black and green olives with Chef Fabians' secret marinade. Olives aren't my thing, but these were delicious when served with some of the bread here. Lamb Empanadas: Served over grilled apple with sweet chili sauce. These were incredible. I'm a big fan of lamb so that could do it. Lol. These were my favorite tapa of the evening. So tender, flavorful and delicious with the sweet sauce. Seafood Spring Roll: The spring rolls rotate out so you may have to come in on a special day to catch these. It was stuffed with crab meat and served over a mixture of delicious sauces! Brussels Sprouts Salad: This thing was BEAUTIFUL and my wife's favorite. The sprouts were actually shaved and shaped into this mountain of a dish and served over like a croquette or something. It was executed so well. Lomo De Cerdo: These are pork medallions served over toasted bread with mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. These were tender, super flavorful, well balanced and also done very well. Sauteed Octopus: It's chunks of tender octopus served with fingerling potatoes, tomatoes, shallots, Spanish paprika, olive oil and sherry vinegar. Octopus isn't my thing, but these were good for what they are. Artichoke Hearts: These were sauteed in garlic, tomatoes, capers and a white wine sauce. Delicious. What can't they do here? Codfish Croquette: These are served over a tobiko and balsamic aioli. They were very basic, simple and made sure the fish shined in this dish. Southington Manhattan: So this place offers many variations of The Manhattan, but the Southington version features Bulleit Rye or bourbon, Dolin sweet vermouth, orange bitters and an expressed orange peel. This was a great take on The Manhattan, but was not better than the original, not worse either. Lol. House Meatballs: These were served in a gorgonzola cheese sauce and were super tender. I loved them and could've ordered many of these along with the lamb empanadas. Value: This place isn't cheap, don't expect it to be, especially if you go crazy with the tapas like we did, but how could you not? There was SO MUCH to try! Our appetizers were between $9.00 and $15.00, but be mindful. Just bring your wallet because this is a place where you're going to want to explore the menu. In conclusion, I loved this place so much. Like, we didn't even make it off the tapas menu to try the entrees! Make your way here! read more

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It was a last-minute decision we were craving seafood driving around and we're looking for what was outstanding in the Southington area. The usual came up, but this was highly rated so we figured we'd give it a shot. It was an early, Saturday around 4 PM. We were greeted by the host, very engaging, sat us down at a nice table in the corner. You could tell the place was very clean and Well kept. I understand this location. They've only been at for about a year. Definitely a recommended place to all my friends. The waitress Yuri came over greeted us very pleasant. Ordered a beer and a margarita, looked at the menu and decided to go for some tapas and paella. The tapas we ordered was to share ( decent servings) - we chose the mussels and also the shrimp dish. We also ordered a Caesar salad as well to split. Didn't know if there was gonna be enough food. All three came out at once I started with salad and my wife was picking up the tapas dishes immediately we realized how good this food was. The mussels broth was spicy, but well seasoned actually probably one of the best flavors I've tasted with the broth. The shrimp definitely had a kick to it everything was well portioned and the only issue was we kept ordering more bread because the broth and the base for the shrimp and the mussels were so delicious lol. The host came over to remove dishes but We told him leave them because we were still enjoying them. They brought out the paella and it was a decent size portion and as we started to dig in we realize this place was a home run. I've had several paellas before, but I gotta say this was the best traditional paella I've ever had. Needless to say we killed everything. Our last round of bread cleaned the plates lol ! We probably ate about eight dinner rolls along with everything- which again was my only lacking issue next time I'll bring my own loaf of Italian bread just to dip in all of the broth lol. Yuri the server was great , she was pleasant & funny - drinks were delicious and the price ultimately was very reasonable. This may be my new go to place. Unfortunately we dug into the paella so quickly we didn't take a picture, but otherwise a hidden gem in Southington. A+++++ read more

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Went here recently on a weekend. Made a reservation and it was exactly on time. It didn't seem super busy. Probably didn't need it. It's fairly pricey overall for Southington. They do a a lot of tapas and larger entrees. The Fra Diabolo was good but a bit of strong seafood taste in there. Server was a very nice and place is clean. I guess nothing jumped out at me (food) that we tried to really rush back there. Good experience but pretty average food wise at end of day. read more

We love a good spot for tapas, and we definitely enjoyed the food at The Manhattan! Highlights were the croquettes and oxtail lollipops. It's always impressive when they bring over the dessert platter so you can see all your options too! Loved the vibe of the restaurant with the lights on the ceiling, it was perfect for our double date! The food came out quickly, and our server was friendly and helpful when we asked how many orders of tapas we should get for 4 people. The manager also came over several times and was very nice. A great local spot to keep in mind! read more

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The Manhattan Restaurant in Southington is a must visit restaurant if you are in the area! The staff is extremely friendly, attentive, and communicative about our orders and the food on the menu. The mixed drinks are scrumptious and I had to order a second round! The portion sizes were ample, and the leftovers the next day were just as delicious. I will definitely be back again! read more

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Second time here and the food just really fell short again. Ham and cheese croquettes. So rich. Came with a very rich sauce. Heavy. Heavy. Chicken spring rolls hard to mess up but again. Way too rich and not great. Octopus had good flavor but the plate it was put on looked dirty and was cracked. Presentation lacking in all dishes. Food quality and presentation really needs improving. read more

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The new location is absolutely stunning - modern, sharp, and great vibes overall. Leah, Guy, and Alex are wonderful bartenders, and the service overall is so friendly and inviting. The food and cocktails, as always, are absolutely stunning. Perfectly cooked, well seasoned, and just the right portion sizes. The small plates are where it's at! We've been long time customers of the old location, and are looking forward to many more visits to the new spot! read more

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First time at the new location for us. Food was outstanding, service was excellent (shoutout to Ryan with the great recommendations). Menu isn't huge but very thoughtful. We will be back. Bonus find was the Spanish sausage and bean tapas on the happy hour menu to start our meal off! Do again for sure! read more

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What a fabulous time celebrating my birthday fantastic food and atmosphere and they were amazing and attentive couldn't ask for a better experience read more

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First time here. Great spot. Good cocktails and tapas were excellent. We had great service and will try entrees next time !

A good spot in Southington. We have gone at different hours, always good. Although the outdoor patio sits between the parking lot and a backyard, we like to sit there. Parking can be tight, but you can find a spot on the street if need be. Have had one of the octopus dishes every time and they are always good. For dessert they have a Carmel martini. It is a bit of a sugar bomb and with sharing, but so good. read more

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Second time here and it was outstanding both times. It's a small restaurant with an excellent martini bar. Tapas menu with eggplant, octopus and more. excellent salads and lobster bisque. The entrees were include paella, filet mignon, roasted chicken. Some of The food here is a bit exotic --in a Good way! It is all presented like a work of art! Excellent service sitting at the bar. Sometimes there is live music. This place is worth going out of your way to find. It's an hour away and we will be back again. read more

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Visited Manhattan for the first time over the weekend with friends and we were not disappointed. Restaurant was very busy as expected on a Saturday night but the service we received did not suffer. Decided to order a bunch of tapas to share amongst the table to start. Some of the highlights were the goat cheese w/ Marinara, the mussels w/ spicy peppers, meatballs, and the chicken spring rolls. Everything we ordered was delicious, no disappointments. For my entree, I decided to go with the penne pasta with chicken, Spanish sausage, and vegetables. Pasta was cooked perfectly, the Spanish sausage was a perfect blend of spicy and smokey, and the sauce was not too heavy. Really enjoyed this dish. Everyone at our table was very satisfied with their entrees. For dessert, I ordered the house made carrot cake while my friend ordered the coconut apple pie. The carrot cake was really enjoyable. Very moist and not overly sweet. Frosting was also a perfect ratio of sweet to cream cheese. Loved it. Apple pie was good but consensus at the table was it was a little heavy in orange/ lemon zest. At least that is what we thought it was. But this did not dampen our experience in the least. Service was very good. Our server was attentive and made sure all of our needs were met. Additionally, we had some food allergy needs in our group and the kitchen was very accommodating. Also, there was live music (blues band) which we really enjoyed. Overall, Manhattan lives up to the local hype. Very good food with a Spanish flair and fantastic service. Really enjoyable evening. We will definitely be back! read more

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Food and service was amazing. And the craft cocktails were very unique. The bar was warm and friendly... highly recommend a visit!

Food was ok - better for small plates than entrees I think. Really expensive though imo for what you get. read more

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This is a cute spot with a low key vibe. The tapas that we ordered were absolutely delicious, especially the beet salad (it was the best that I've ever had!). As a manhattans drink lover, their variety of manhattans was a wonderful surprise. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because we specifically asked that the tapas be staged to come out at three different times so they'd be hot when we ate them. This didn't happen and we found ourselves with numerous plates cooling on our table while we were still finishing our salad. It could be because we had three different waitresses (one being the bartender) and perhaps our request wasn't conveyed to the kitchen. Overall, a nice place with delicious fare! read more

First time visiting their new location and absolutely nothing is a disappointment. The decor is modern and bright while the food continues to be adventurous and delicious. Leah and Guy at the bar were wonderful bartenders and super friendly. Food arrived so quickly and every bite was perfection. Look forward to coming here on a regular basis again! read more

The Bisque is amazing but the Steak Frites was very disappointing. I preferred their old spot with a better menu.

Another time I wish Yelp had half star reviews. The Manhattan is solid. Friendly service, attentive management, pretty good dishes. Girlfriend got the Caprese salad, which looked great on presentation but in taste the tomatoes should probably be thicker. Still good. I didn't try her crab cakes, she enjoyed them. I got the pork medallion plate and the chorizo dish. Enjoyed both and thought the chorizo was the better of the two. Good prices also. Worth a look. read more

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First time popping in, literally just went in for a cocktail, found ourselves meeting the owner and had a great industry conversation . Had a couple friends join in for a few and stayed for a few more. the lamb empanadas are amazing!! I cannot wait to go back and try some other things on the menu. Such a hidden gem read more

Absolutely amazing service, food and atmosphere! We are lovers of good food and service, this place does not disappoint on any level!! read more

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The Manhattan is such a wonderful place to spend a pleasant evening - the food, service and ambiance are all first rate! The chef is incredibly creative and talented, his creations are to die for! The staff is warm and considerate - attentive but not intrusive. The bartenders, Greg and Leah are warm, engaging and always treat us so well besides being such talented mixologists. Can't wait for them to re-open on Center Street to enjoy such excellence in dining! read more

This place has such a fun vibe. The drink menu was so creative and delicious sounding. I ordered the spicy marg-tail mocktail. Yum! Our waitress was very kind and helpful. We definitely enjoyed our meals and the live music. read more

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Service was good. Nice friendly waitress. Dinner terrible! Ordered the prime rib was less than a half inch thick and smothered with what seem to be hot dog relish, not stated on the menu. I ordered mine medium rare my partner ordered hers medium. Theres no way to offer those options on a less then 1/2 piece of steak??? Both came out medium well. I ordered a Margarita taste equivalent to a neighborhood bar Margarita. Ambiance nothing special and very loud! $140 plus 20 % tip. Won't be going back! read more

Been here twice & loved it each time. In fact, the manager of the restaurant has come up to our table to check in on us & say hi just for the hell of it each time. Really speaks volumes about their culture there.. not to mention the food is great! Very creative menu, no boring options. If they were closer we would go here way more often. read more

Have been to The Manhattan twice and can't wait to return. Love the Spanish style tapas menu. They have an awesome drink menu as well. They also have specials regularly and they have been some of my favorite bites. Service has always been great, friendly and attentive. The owner actually came over after our first time dining there to talk. He was super friendly and engaging. The restaurant is nice. It's a wide open space essentially but never too noisy. Will have to add the Manhattan restaurant list for this month - my mouth is watering as I type this. read more

We came here for a tapas dinner as a large birthday group. We enjoyed many things off the menu. Our top three favorites from the tapas were (to our surprise) the chicken at spring roll, which was delicious with an excellent cream sauce. We also love the shiitake mushrooms which were very rich. We also liked the scallops with the vinaigrette vegetables which were fresh and tasty. Lamb empanada was rich although some thought it was too heavy on the sweet and sour sauce. Our least favorite tapas were the garlic shrimp which we found the sauce to be vinegary and overly spicy and the shrimp overcooked. We ordered two rounds of the meatballs as we had hungry folks in the group but unfortunately thought that they were rather bland and had to add salt and pepper at the table. In regards to cocktails, we thought the Manhattan was excellent as it should be given the name of the restaurant. The two gin drinks we tried were rather weak and watery and the bees knees a little overly sweet. We tried several things off of the dessert menu, multiple people got the ice cream cream puff but unfortunately the ice cream tastes like it is not homemade. The pineapple cheesecake was not a success. The passion fruit cheesecake had a lovely tangy mousse. Both of the cheesecakes had an odd crust that seem to be made of some kind of bread which was quite unexpected. I would have preferred a graham cracker crust. The lava cake was delicious and appeared to be a favorite. Several people wish that they had gotten the lava cake instead of the ice cream puff. They were overall very skimpy with bread and handed out slices individually which was odd. Service was friendly, personal and attentive. Ambiance was a speakeasy theme, clean and well lit although the eating area was quite warm (it was a hot summer day). Bathrooms were excellent, pristine and individual. read more

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I like the food here, and the service is great! My only complaint is that this place never seems to be busy. It can feel awkward when only a couple of tables are full in a weekend. Noise level is quiet, and wish it was a bit more lively in there. read more

Quiet and clean place. Attentive waitress and quick service. Spicy margarita Enjoyed the tapa selection and Brussels Salad was my fav! read more

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Made a reservation for 10. Ordered appetizers, only two ever came out and then I also never received my meal. Manager told me that I can eat the steak I ordered for breakfast with eggs and gave me a $30 gift card. Was disappointed I sat there for two hours with only a roll and some olives from my martini to eat. For the guests at my table who did receive their dinner, the portions looked small and they complained their entrees were bland. Was very disappointed and will not be going back. read more