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    Vida

    4.0 (41 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Amy P.

    I had a fantastic dinner here! Our server was really excellent and described everything we asked about. We decided to share a bunch of things. We ordered the brussels sprouts, Patata, brava, the garlic shrimp, the ribs and the steak tacos. all I can say is Yum! The shrimp was excellent with nice charred bread to dip in the garlic sauce. The brussels sprouts were excellent with a great sauce on them. I adored the potato brava! Ribs were tender and delicious and the steak tacos had a nice tang to the tomatillo sauce. Cocktails were excellent! I got the Fallll in love cocktail, which I fell in love with! The ambience is sexy with a great vibe. Upstairs room is beautiful and perfect for a party.

    Kathleen L.

    Lovely place to have dinner enjoy the view and yes spend money because make no mistake you'll spend money . Is the food good yes my swordfish was delicious; it took me over hour maybe and hour half to get we were a group of 10 some of the girls ran late. And to be fair they had a dance party going on but we needed to eat and when I asked the waiter said the food was coming .the cocktails were good the wine list was nice and staff did try . I'll come back in a smaller group.

    Pan con tomate
    Sarah B.

    I'm going to preface this review. We had a nice time at Vida. The food was solid and the ambiance was nice. I liked the space a lot and the staff was very nice and attentive. If it was a little less expensive, I would have given them 4 stars, but I am a firm believer in assessing a place not solely on the actual food and ambiance, but also whether the price matches the product. The inside is nice. Interesting decor that sometimes seems a little at odds with itself (couldn't figure out if they were going for a romantic gothic vibe or a modern hip vibe, but I liked it regardless). The wait staff was very attentive and nice. Honestly, service was definitely 4-5 star level. On to the food. So the food is tapas, but they also have big main entrees. They're also known for their charcuterie jamón products and we were tempted by the charcuterie, but opted for a number of smaller plates and splitting one entree. We got the zucchini blossom, the pork belly tacos, the pan con tomate, and the patatas bravas. For the entree we got the beef cheek. We also got a side of the mushrooms. The zucchini blossoms were very nice. Definitely the best tapas we got. Flavors were solid. The pan con tomate was very vinegar-y. I love vinegar, so I didn't mind it, but it was overwhelming. The bread also didn't hold up to the topping. It needed to be toasted or thicker. The potatoes were perfectly fine, the flavor was nice, but the potatoes themselves should have been crispier. The pork belly tacos were a huge disappointment. We couldn't even taste the pork belly. The slaw overwhelmed it and even when we took the pork belly out for a bite, it was basically flavorless. The tacos were also $22 for two small tacos so it was disappointing. The entrée was nice, but not cohesive. It felt like they made each element separately. The meat was cooked very well, albeit could have used more seasoning. The mashed potatoes needed more butter/cream. They weren't particularly creamy and felt like the potatoes took on too much water during cooking. We liked the meat, but for an almost $50 dish, this was not meeting the standard. The side of mushrooms was nice. Not my favorite, but my partner loved them (and he ordered them). Overall, if the food was in a slightly lower price point, I'd definitely go again. Other than the pork tacos (and maybe it was an off night), everything was solid. We had a drink each (one glass of wine and one beer) and the bill before tip was just under $200. It was a nice vibe for date night and a solid 3 given the price point.

    Ceviche
    Concetta D.

    Im a big fan of Augustine's so when I heard chef was opening a new spot on this end of town I was intrigued to give it a try! The ceviche and octopus were some of my favorites among what we tried. The ceviche was super fresh and all the flavors came together for one delicious bite! The octopus was cooked very well and came long with a bean mixture that was packed with favor. Each bit was better than the next and I want to scoop up all that sauce at the bottom of the plate. They have an extensive drink and wine list so they will be sure to have anything you are craving that pairs with all the yummy eats! For summer the roof top bar is a great outdoor dining experience or hang out for some drinks. I can see the winter being a nice cozy spot indoors with the relaxed and fun vibe.

    Tuna tartare
    Ashley S.

    I've traveled and travel to countries known for tuna tartare and its safe say, Vida here in the States made it better. Food was delectable, staff very attentive and kind, and lovely ambiance. Portion size could be better, nonetheless good restaurant.

    Beautiful ambiance.
    Sharkus N.

    I cannot say enough great things. We valeted our car quickly and we were warmly greeted when we arrived. We were seated upstairs and our waitress was friendly and efficient. The Manager came over multiple times to check on us. We had the shrimp al ajillo, the croquettes and the ceviche to start. All excellent. For our main course we had the pulpo and paella. Wow - amazing. For dessert we had the flan - I highly recommend! The restaurant is perfectly appointed with a fun, yet refined atmosphere.

    California Dreaming
    Jason M.

    I found myself at Vida to catch up with one of my friends - we regularly go out to dinner and try to meet up at places in Westchester since it's convenient for both of us. Vida stood out since it's a relatively new restaurant and she had been here previously for drinks. Since she had a positive experience, we thought it would be a good place to have dinner - so off we went. Vida is conveniently located right off the Saw Mill in Thornwood. It's located on the corner of a busy intersection, but their entrance is in the back which feeds into the parking lot so it's all good. I will say, the lot is small - I was able to find a spot but the restaurant wasn't crowded so I can imagine this being an issue when it is. Anyway, the restaurant itself is very nice; it's not too big but they have a good amount of seating in the main dining room - plus more upstairs. The decor is inviting and gives off a higher end feel with low lighting, dark woods and reds, and a bar along the back wall whcih serves as a focal point. The music was distracting - it was mostly club music which didn't fit the aesthetics and it was way too loud; we found it hard at times to hold a conversation due to the volume. The menu mostly contains Spanish fare, with a large selection tapas, plus some salads, paellas, and mains. We decided to share everything, and went with several tapas, a salad, and a side. But first, drinks - I got the California Dreaming which was very good, smooth and tasty. For tapas, we got the mussels, shrimp tacos, ribs, and potatoes. These were all fine - the mussels were my favorite as they were prepared in a tasty sauce and included sausage. The rubs were pretty good, as were the potatoes. The shrimp tacos left something to be desired - it just felt like something was missing from them. We got the beet salad which was good - I'm not the biggest fan of beets but the dressing was tasty and they were prepared well. For a side we got the escarole which was prepared with garlic and oil which was perfect - one of the highlights of the meal for me. We got dessert and decided to share the cannoli - this was quite interesting as the shell was made of a rolled pizzelle and the filling was and atypical cannoli cream. It wasn't like a cannoli I was used to and am not sure I'm sold on it, but it was tasty. Service was pretty good, everyone was friendly but since it wasn't crowded they kinda hovered over our table a bit. It wasn't too bad but I think they need to work on the balance a little more. Overall, I didn't love Vida - there's lots of potential here but I think they need to fine tune it a bit to make it great. This is a relatively new restaurant so I'm sure they are in the midst of growing pains. I'm not against returning but I'm also not running back.

    Lamb sliders
    Jane S.

    The food and service were truly amazing. The food was delicious and super fresh. Our waiter Nick was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu, he answered all of our questions as it was our first time there. Really amazing experience at this venue will definitely be going back

    Scrambled eggs
    Hadassah F.

    We sat in the outdoor rooftop area which was very nicely decorated. The food was very tasty and the service was pretty good and fast. Would definitely return to see what it is like in the evening, the indoor space is also very nicely decorated, it gives "tea time" vibes.

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    Nice ambience, NO HAPPY HOUR! Food was meh... the prices were high for sub-par food. The ambiance is beautiful however.

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    The food is AMAZING. Ambience is 10/10. And service was wonderful. Highly recommend! Best restaurant in the area.

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