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Donostia

Donostia

(Now Closed)
Spanish Restaurant, Wine Bar, and Café$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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  • Dens
    DensDecember 4, 2013
    I dig this place. Don't leave without trying the apricot & the salmon tapas. Bocadillo & the pantxineta (almond custard dessert) are a great way to start & end too. Ermita wine on tap too = A+
  • Eater
    EaterDecember 12, 2014
    One phenomenon this year was sandwiches made with substitutes for the usual two slices of bread. This spots "Tortillas de doble capa," is filled with spinach and leeks which tumble out the sides. Read more
  • FreshNYC p.
    FreshNYC p}-:{>December 12, 2014
    a beverage-driven tapas bar that tosses in a Spanish cafe and San Sebastian Market bringing a taste of Basque cuisine to NYC with a selection of native wines, sherries and sangria to wash it all down. Read more
  • Eater
    EaterAugust 14, 2014
    Robert Sietsema's three star review: "Montaditos are compelling, edible bread-mounted sculptures on which you might find blue-veined cabrales cheese or the best canned sardine you've ever tasted." Read more
  • AmateurConciergeheart icon on user image
    AmateurConciergeSeptember 27, 2015
    A tightly seated, very welcoming pintxos (basque tapas) bar with the warmest owner. Bonitos, the recommended cheese (delicious), meatlovers tortilla if they've got it.
  • Bin Y.heart icon on user image
    Bin YangJanuary 6, 2015
    Owner is very knowledgable regarding basque culture/history so definitely chat him up if you're curious. Any dishes with the words morcilla or brandada is a must try. Fantastic wine list too!
  • Pramod P.
    Pramod PaiMay 7, 2015
    The smoked salmon Montaditos are a must have which is served with crema, guindillas, almonds and local raw honey. http://freshnyc.com/tapas/tapas-and-wine-bar-taste-spain-east-village-donostia
  • Matthew C.heart icon on user image
    Matthew CaldecuttNovember 29, 2015
    You can't go wrong with anything on the menu so there's nothing I'd recommend. The plates are very small by the way so nine dishes makes a lot of sense for two.
  • Caroline
    CarolineFebruary 3, 2015
    Conserva (basically, fancy canned food). don't miss the tortilla Española. The bar also pours the largest sherry collection in the city.
  • Long C.
    Long CaoMay 19, 2014
    Really, really great value for Basque tapas. The Brandada paté is excellent, be sure to ask for extra bread to polish it off.
  • Margot M.
    Margot MazurOctober 19, 2014
    The servers will point you to great vegan pinchos. Don't miss the heavenly artichoke pate. Its a dream.
  • Bree D.
    Bree DoutyMarch 13, 2014
    Delicious and super authentic. Get the mixed seafood plate. And the pulpo. I've never had octopus so tender.
  • Guillo ..heart icon on user image
    Guillo ...August 20, 2015
    Awesome tapas, montaditos, and basque treats.
  • Cristal O.
    Cristal OrpillaJuly 22, 2014
    Get the txakoli and sit by the bar for various pintxos. Cafe con leche at the end of the meal is nice
  • Tim V.heart icon on user image
    Tim VetterDecember 20, 2013
    The tap wine is delicious, and the tapas affordable & inventive. Great addition to the neighborhood
  • Jeffheart icon on user image
    JeffMay 10, 2014
    Authentic basque pinxtos. Lovely experience and great value for money. Great selection of sidras.
  • Idan C.
    Idan CohenAugust 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    This place is as close to Basque Country as you can get. Plus! Prices are totally reasonable. Enjoy it!
  • Marina B.
    Marina B.December 7, 2013
    Get some gildas and a plate of mixed canned seafood. Love the sagra beer and the sider from michigan!
  • Anna B.heart icon on user image
    Anna BrownNovember 3, 2018
    The charcuterie plate is amazing. Highly recommend. Gem in the east village.
  • John P.heart icon on user image
    John PavlickAugust 30, 2015
    The Spanish tortilla is excellent, as are the marcona almonds. Love the salt cod anything
  • Leonor T.heart icon on user image
    Leonor TorresDecember 8, 2013
    Love this place! Really nice quality food and service. The interior design is very cute as well.
  • Claire J S.
    Claire J SongJune 16, 2015
    Tortillas de Doble Capa, a sandwich could also be made with a Spanish tortilla, which is basically an egg-and-potato pie.
  • Nicolette R.
    Nicolette RomeroApril 19, 2015
    Popped in for a glass of wine. Intimate spot with an extensive food/wine menu.
  • Ben R.
    Ben RAugust 7, 2014
    Feels like San Sebastián. Txakoli on tap. Cabrales and Jamon y zambiriña montaditos, gildas, boquerones.
  • dipti p.heart icon on user image
    dipti p.September 27, 2014
    I only had the red sangria with a hint of cardamom here..delicious!
  • Laura C.
    Laura CruzNovember 25, 2013
    Awesome spot for genuine Spanish eats. Order A Gilda and a sagra!
  • Leonor T.heart icon on user image
    Leonor TorresFebruary 2, 2015
    The vermouth de grifo and damasco tapa are gorgeous.
  • 8PM R.
    8PM ReservationSeptember 13, 2014
    Sexy, authentic and I hope it's here for a good long time.
  • John P.heart icon on user image
    John PavlickAugust 30, 2015
    Spanish tortilla, the salt cod pate, and the marcona almonds!
  • Lauren T.heart icon on user image
    Lauren TOctober 26, 2014
    The food was not good. We asked what seafood was fresh and the response was "well it's canned so it's all fresh". We tried the mussels anyway...and they were gross. They cut the jamon wrong too.
  • Christa T.heart icon on user image
    Christa TooOctober 13, 2018
    Good cava and great cheese plate!
  • Maria P.heart icon on user image
    Maria PérezOctober 4, 2014
    Good tortilla and pintxos can't miss Gildas!
  • Amelie P.
    Amelie PMarch 30, 2014
    Excellent food and wine. Reasonable prices
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannAugust 30, 2020
    Cute place with good tapas
  • Carrie V.
    Carrie Van EsApril 14, 2014
    Literally every single thing is amazing.
  • adam t.
    adam thompsonJanuary 10, 2014
    Great Basque-style small plates.
  • Miguel d.
    Miguel de LeonAugust 9, 2014
    All the things. Try to eat all the things.
  • Debsheart icon on user image
    DebsSeptember 14, 2016
    Tortilla & pâté
  • Patxi A.heart icon on user image
    Patxi AranaApril 25, 2014
    I can't believe it's like being again in Donosti!
  • Erika K.
    Erika KazMay 3, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    I love this place.
  • Special J.
    Special JJanuary 15, 2014
    ... try the tapas!
  • Julius T.heart icon on user image
    Julius TarngMarch 16, 2014
    V good p good
  • The Taste Sheriff
    The Taste SheriffNovember 8, 2014
    Good effort, needs work. The food is average.
  • Elysia M.heart icon on user image
    Elysia MannSeptember 16, 2015
    Pretty good food but terrible service.
  • Daryl C.
    Daryl CanaleApril 23, 2019
    This place is closed
  • Ahad S.heart icon on user image
    Ahad SitawiApril 24, 2014
    Slammin salsa Roja goes great with everythinggggg can't enufff so addicting💉💉💉💉😵😵😵😵❤️❤️❤️❤️
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