Despaña is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

1. Despaña

9.2
408 Broome St (btwn Lafayette & Centre St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · SoHo · 288 tips and reviews

Wendy Q.Wendy Qiu: Delicious Serrano Jamon .. Sliced perfectly thin to go!

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The picante is spicy and delicious. Chorizo with Basque peppers, tomatoes, a soft cheese, and a healthy dose of olive oil on a big crusty ciabatta.

DensDens: This is quickly turning into my go-to lunch spot. Any of the bocadillos rival what you'd find in Barcelona. Also, you could fill yourself up on FREE SAMPLES of chorizo & cheese alone - amuse bouche!

Boqueria is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

2. Boqueria

8.9
1460 2nd Ave (76th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 98 tips and reviews

Sophie P.Sophie Parks: Bacon wrapped dates, grilled octopus, seafood paella (but it takes 40 minutes!), and churros filled with Nutella! Everything was fabulous!

Tasting TableTasting Table: Looking to throw a party? The chef's menu ($40 per person) is for parties of 6 or more. It covers all the greatest Spanish tapas, while mixing in seasonal specialties to keep things interesting. Read more.

Jillian WJillian W: Sit at the bar. Make friends w/the bartenders, they know the ins & outs. Samantha was a huge help & her recommendations were spot on. Squid -spinach garbanzo bean salad-shrimp-shishito peppers.

Casa Mono is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

3. Casa Mono

8.9
52 Irving Place (btwn E 17th & E 18th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Gramercy Park · 206 tips and reviews

Nick O.Nick O: Go for the smaller dishes and share everything. Razor clams a must!

Urban NomadUrban Nomad: One Michelin star.

EaterEater: Chef Andy Nusser has crafted a menu of substantial tapas and medium-sized entrées, done mostly “a la plancha” with unmistakably Catalan flavors; get the duck egg with mojama. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Pil Pil is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

4. Pil Pil

8.6
265 E 78th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Upper East Side · 72 tips and reviews

Priti D.Priti Domadia: Amazing happy hour $3 Sangrias! And great tapas :)

Chrissy F.Chrissy Fuego: Amazing happy hour! $3 Sangria $5 Tapas. Authentic croquetas de jamon.

Allison G.Allison Grimm: It is such a cute place, great decor. And $3 Sangria, red or white, during happy hour!

Cervo's is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

5. Cervo's

8.5
43 Canal St (btwn Ludlow & Orchard St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Chinatown · 28 tips and reviews

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Basque country inspired menu. Black sea bass and Chorizo tortilla were delicious. Enjoy the al fresco seating area right on Canal.

Jaye L.Jaye Lee: Best mussel dish ever

Cole K.Cole Kennedy: I am in love with this completely perfect tapas restaurant. You walk in, and everyone has a stupid smile on their face. Must be the oysters, sardines, escalivadas, and chilled wines.

El Pingüino is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

6. El Pingüino

8.5
25 Greenpoint Ave (at West St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Greenpoint · 3 tips and reviews

Michael A.Michael Anthony: Great happy hour. Very niche menu, but great quality food and awesome martini.

Marie L.Marie La Rue: Quaint Spanish tapas bar filled with pure delights. The chorizo and scallops were outstanding. Authentic basque cheesecake.

Nicole G.Nicole Gerszberg: The Spanish tapas bar BK has been lacking! Love this place, especially the happy hour oysters and martini

Ernesto's is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

7. Ernesto's

8.2
259 E Broadway, New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Two Bridges · 9 tips and reviews

Moran L.Moran Lechtman: Great basque food and wine selection!

Peter E.Peter Elbaor: Best service I’ve had in a year, and awesome food too

Andrew A.Andrew Adams: Jamón ibérico with chips. And crème caramel for dessert. Rabbit entree good. The MENESTRA DE VERDURAS was mal

Huertas is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

8. Huertas

8.0
107 1st Ave (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · East Village · 127 tips and reviews

Harriet R.Harriet Ruff: Incredible spot for private dining events! The staff were out of this world and the food was divine, easy and really well caterer for dietary requirements!

Nikki B.Nikki Bogopolskaya: On Tuesday nights, they serve $1 pintxos at the bar, meaning if you're not a lush like me, you can have an $8 dinner and try everything on the menu.

EaterEater: Order the five-course ($55) menu at Huertas. It offers Chistorra lamb sausage with seared leg of lamb, pork shoulder, scallops with summer squash, fideos with cockles and chorizo, and much more. Read more.

El Pote is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

9. El Pote

7.9
718 2nd Ave (btwn 38th and 39th St.), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Murray Hill · 18 tips and reviews

Ashley O.Ashley Orkin: Visit El Pote if you want a real Spanish dinner. Order the paella Valencia and red sangria. If you're lucky there will be live music!

Sal C.Sal C: DO get la paella marinera

C C.C C: on a scale of 1-10: Paella is a 9. Sangria is a 12

Howm is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

10. Howm

8.0
518 W 27th St, New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Chelsea · 1 tip

Paige C.Paige C: Dog. Friendly. Brunch! Amazing!

El Quijote is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

11. El Quijote

7.9
226 W 23rd St (b/w 7th Ave & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Chelsea · 3 tips and reviews

Marc S.Marc Schneeberger: Decent Spanish food with a fun atmosphere. Go there for a date, if you are going for the food Mercado Little Spain or Ernesto’s are better. Pil pil cod is outstanding! Lovely decorations!

A Z.A Zakheim: Sangria - Jambas and boquerones. It’s a must

Jon P.Jon Pressman: Brilliant refurb; great cocktails and food

OUT Latin Food is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

12. OUT Latin Food

7.8
710 9th Ave (Bewtween 48th & 49th), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 9 tips and reviews

CeciliaCecilia: Get yellow rice, chicken stew and plantains it's so good. One platter is enough for two people or two meals.

Teresa H.Teresa Hui: Pernil is delicious!!!

ClaysnailsClaysnails: Their beef empanadas are the best I have EVER tasted! I walk outside in below zero weather just to get them!

La Sonrísa is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

13. La Sonrísa

7.8
104 8th Ave, New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Chelsea · 4 tips and reviews

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: Very good food vendor right on the Highline with tasty empanadas

David H.David Hwang: Try the Mac & Cheese empanada.

Jordi L.Jordi Llobet: Pulled pork empanada was amazing!

Meson Sevilla is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

14. Meson Sevilla

7.7
344 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 19 tips and reviews

Evelyn F.Evelyn Fonseca: The sangria is great and their Clams Casino are absolutely amazing! I think everything on the menu is delicious!!

Manny L.Manny Lacayo: Try the Spanish Tapas - Pimientos Padrón!!!!

PeggyPeggy: We really enjoyed the marinera seafood paella. The service was friendly and excellent!

Gastroarte Restaurante is one of The 15 Best Spanish Restaurants in New York City.

15. Gastroarte Restaurante

7.8
141 W 69th St (btwn Broadway & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Spanish Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 21 tips and reviews

Peter B.Peter Boyce: Beautiful presentation value. Great Spanish classics. Go on a Sunday for quiet ambience. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

ThrillistThrillist: Get Gastroarte's “Gazpacho Bloody Mary,” a soup-inspired ‘tail made with plum tomatoes, garlic cloves, Spanish onion, and white bread, for a taste that just can’t be wheat.

Valerie P.Valerie Petrov: Love the gambas al ajillo and the sangria for the $10 happy hour. The jamón sandwiches were mostly apple bits. Disappointing