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A two level spanish fusion restaurant with an extensive wine selection. The appetizers and paella took a while to come put, but was worth the wait. Good ratio of rice to seafood and chorizo for the paella, just scorched enough on the bottom to add flavor and texture. Wait staff very attentive and knowledgeable on the menu and specials. Cellar area a bit noisy, possible the brick cove reverberating conversation.
Well executed Caribbean Spanish dishes that highlight the ingredients and are rich in flavors. The calamar with squid ink was wonderfully light and tender. Despite the focus on seafood, I’d also highly recommend the skirt steak with yuca fries and chimichurri. Pata negra iberico ham also available as a special. Great space and ambiance for an intimate dinner!
Beautiful decor. Great service.My dish was a little bit salty, but taste good.
I am a Spaniard who loves Caribbean food and this restaurant is my favorite I have had of both categories in NYC. Have returned here 3x since I first tried it a few months ago ago! Not only are the food and cocktails absolutely spectacular but service is also consistently attentive, kind, and quick. I cannot recommend this place enough. I have brought several people here now and every time we have a wonderful experience with friends saying they loved it. A definite hit!
Tasca is the best restaurant in the neighborhood! We are huge fans of the food and service, so much so that we hosted our engagement party for 50 guests in the downstairs area. Norisa and Jay, the owners, are incredible people and were a joy to work with as we planned the party. The menu was outstanding and our guests are still RAVING about the food six months later. The wine cellar space is beautiful and has a sound system, projector, and screen that are easy to connect to (we used them to host a karaoke party). I highly recommend hosting an event at Tasca!
Amazing food and service, truly one of the best restaurants in NYC. My waiter was extremely prepared and the food came out very quickly, the service was exceptional specially for a full restaurant. The food was amazing, great portions and flavor- made me want to try everything! Try the octopus and the Duck, delicious food and elegant atmosphere
One of the BEST restaurants I have ever eaten at. Food was exquisite for a vegetarian like me and a food adventurer like my partner.Servers were waiting all over where your dirty plates and table are cleaned right away and requests are answered right away. This is true fine dining. Our server knew the menu inside out and his recommendations were spot on. It was quite the romantic night with my partner.
Fantastic tapas, great service and atmosphere. Would definitely reccomend
The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was very attentive and professional. Will definitely recommend to friends and family.
My favorite restaurant in NYC! Food was delicious. The service by our waiter Justin was great! He is so knowledgeable of the food and what drink to pair it with. The owner Jay made us feel welcomed. We will definitely be returning soon!
Very nice restaurant, good service, delicious food, large wine collection with its own cellar , beautiful decord...
Tasca is truly one of the best restaurants on the Upper West Side. The people, food, drinks, and ambiance are each amazing. Their new happy hour is lovely, and at $9 for everything, it’s one of the better deals in the area for the quality of the food and cocktails. Try the grilled octopus and empanadas
Oh wow! It doesn’t get any better! Our whole experience was amazing. The food incredible. The presentation and atmosphere was fantastic. I loooved the wine, my husband loooved the margherita made with his fave Casamigos. The attention from our waiter was exceptional.
Review from December visitFantastic establishment!My party and I made same day brunch reservations without much expectations. We were very impressed!We started off with the croquetas de calamar and albondigas, followed by the steak and eggs, setas y ambas (organic wild mushrooms with shrimp), and huevos gitanos as entrees, and ending with dessert (dont quite remember, but it was good!). Every dish was exceptional, tasted amazing, and the service on top was excellent. Highly recommend!Oh, and cant beat bottomless mimosas and sangria for brunch!
Solid choice on the UWS. Can never go wrong. Food is always tasty and drinks are impeccable! And vibe is great, mixed crowd which is a good thing uptown :) My go-to when showing friends around the neighbourhood. Go visit and you won’t be disappointed
Great restaurant on the UWS- food was awesome, great vibe overall and staff was extremely nice and attentive.Thank you guys at Tasca NYC 🤙🏼
The highlight was the cocktails. I highly recommend the Isle of Flowers. The food was decent, we got the pulpo, croquetas, churrasco, and duck. The service was disappointing and extremely spotty. It was a busy Friday night but we had to wait nearly an hour to get our checks even after asking 3 times.
I brought my group of 16 here for a celebration dinner after checking out quite a few places and this was hands down the best choice. The attention to detail, communication, service, food & drinks all amazing. I cant say enough just go and order literally anything you wont be disappointed. There wasnt a thing anyone had and didnt like which is huge for a group that size. The grilled skirt steak with yucca fries and paella seemed to be the biggest hits at the table as was the red snapper with mofongito. We had assorted empanadas, coconut shrimp, mini crab cakes to start all great. Even though many of us thought we couldnt eat another bite we each got cute platters with a sample of each dessert and let me say we also sent those plates back clean. I still cant decide which was my favorite they were all so good. For drinks we had a few pitchers of red sangria and for cocktails we had the so we were liming both really good. Norisa was such a joy to work with. She even had custom menus to commemorate the occasion made up for everyone which was a nice touch. We will definitely be back.
I have an amazing experience every time I go. The food is so good and never disappoints. The owners, along with the staff, are incredible and always go above and beyond. My favorite restaurant hands down!
Best octopus in the city. Great value, lovely venue, consistently excellent service. In an area full of top restaurant options, I find myself coming back to try everything on the menu here.
Incredible experience that was unlike anything we’ve experienced on the UWS.From the ambience outside, all the way to our table; it was a non stop, Saturday night fine-dining experience. Our servers Teresa & Justin were fantastic, as was the entire team who seamlessly took exquisite care of our table all night.The filet was out of this world and the paella doesn’t get better than this on the uws. Get the cheesecake; it was unlike anything any of us have tried before - the crust being the highlight of our dinner.We’re thrilled they’ve finally opened. Get to Tasca before you can’t get a reservation...!
Decided to have a night out and decided to stop here with my girlfriend. Food was outstanding and drinks were stong and tasty. Service was great and very attentive. Will definitely stop in again when I’m in the area. Tasca is definitely a must try!
I had such a wonderful experience with my mother! We ordered the Sancocho (beyond tasty), Beet Salad and the Vegetable Pastelitos (also tasty). FYI the space/decor is beautiful!! It also has private space downstairs! 🥰😍🥳
We went in here in March. The chatter at all the tables around us was the same, how long it was taking to get food and drinks. We waited for nearly an hour for our appetizers and eventually just gave up on our entrees. It also took a very long time to put in a drink order and we were only able to do that by flagging down our server as they rushed by. Then it took over a half hour to get the drinks. It was a very disappointing experience.
My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful meal at Tasca this week. What a beautiful restaurant!!! And they followed all covid protocols so we felt very safe. The staff were all masked and tables were spaced far apart. Our server Marco was knowledgeable, friendly and professional.There were so many great options on the menu that it was tough to choose. We started with cocktails that were refreshing and delicious. I dont remember the names, but one had tamarind in it and the other was something smoky with bourbon. Outstanding! For appetizers, we chose the setas y gambas (shrimp with wild mushrooms in a sherry brown sauce). I want the recipe for that sauce! So good. Then the flatbread which was as beautiful as it was tasty. The entrees we chose were the duck for me and the pork tenderloin for the husband. The duck was perfectly prepared and was accompanied by a sweet plantain mash with goat cheese. The pork tenderloin was extremely tender and was served over a perfectly seasoned bean purée.Though full, we had to try the tres leches for dessert. So glad we did. It was a perfect ending to a perfect meal! There are so many items on the menu that wed like to try, so we are looking forward to being frequent visitors. What a great addition to the neighborhood !!!:-))
Fantastic latin food with a heartwarming staff that makes you feel special every time you go. I would recommend to all my friends and family to try out Tasca if your looking for a night out in the Upper West Side
This place is AMAZING such great food and ambience. The service is top notch, what a fantastic team of waiters. Incredible lighting to create an uplifting atmosphere, beautiful chairs and decor, plus the best bossa style music to wrap up the experience. Loved it, well come back for sure. Keep it up!
Great new addition to the UWS. Chill Ambience , Perfect Playlist , Attentive Staff!We brought our own wine. The cork fee was a reasonable $35. I literally wanted to try at least five or six things, actually there was nothing on the menu that didnt sound superb.We decided on the octopus small plate and a paella.Words cant describe it. This is a delightful fusion mix of Caribbean and Spanish cuisine, and I can say this after living in both regions. It made me miss the islands!Im going back until Ive tried every last dish!
This place is just phenomenal. The food and cocktails are top notch, the service is flawless. Classy, a bit pricey, but totally worth it.
This is the best spot in the Upper West Side. Great location and atmosphere. Incredible food and service. An absolute must if you’re in the area.
Simply wonderful food and a terrific and unique dining room downstairs. Followed Jay from his former restaurant Don Pedro on East 96th Street. Appetizers were great. We had steak, duck and seafood paella. Just outstanding.This is a must on our dining list!!Our highest recommendation. Ellen and Sam
The food and service is amazing! Definitely cant wait to go back.
While the food was quite delicious and our waitress was super pleasant, the place got pretty busy on a friday night & we waited an hour & a half for our food. Our group was looking to order more drinks & dessert but decided against it as service was just taking so long. Serving sizes are quite small for the prices. Decor is honestly beautiful and the place is huge. Churrasco steak was super flavorful and tender. Octopus was a hit as well. Our thought was perhaps some of the folks serving water can be promoted to waiters / waitresses lol, our water was always full but the other staff seemed slammed!
I made a reservation WEEKSin advance. my bf and i showed up a little early (6pm) and the restaurant was nearly empty. the hostess led us past a number of tables with “reserved” placards, me thinking one of them must be our table. instead, she sat us way in the back at a tiny table by the stairs to the bathroom. this made no sense to me and i immediately knew that we were being discriminated. there were plenty of other tables and the people that were seated were not POC. the table we were seated at didn’t even have a reserved placard and this is where they put us? i was t loo tired to say anything and just wanted to have a nice dinner with my bf.the restaurant filled throughout our stay and i noticed that other POC were being seated in the back as well. our waiter barely paid any attention to us but more to other tables. he even took the order and brought out food first to a table that came way after us.the only saving grace of this place are the hardworking bussers. they were more attentive than the waiter and was very kind.will not be coming back again. food was just ok and drinks were watered down.
Excellent food and service. The cocktails were also incredible. Great value for the two course brunch. Fabio was an excellent waiter who was passionate about the restaurant and the food. Can’t wait to come back
We had a fun night there. Slow food, about 4 hours from getting there to leaving. The paella was amazing.Thanks Justin for being a great sport
Very good food and excellent service. Ive gone a few times and every time they are amazing
Loved the location and the decor/ambience of the restaurant. A great spot to come for drinks and appetizers, but thought the dinner was just average. Ordered several different dishes to try and thought all were good, but not great.
Excellent service, food, and cocktails. The menu had a ton of options as well as daily specials. Our server George was so helpful in making suggestions and ensuring our drinks were always full. We went with the empanadas, thousand spice duck, halibut (special), kale, and setas y gambas. We will absolutely be back again soon!
Upscale restaurant, extremely good with unique plates and flavors, i went there for a business dinner and everything was top notch, highly recommended, everything was beautiful, well presented and succulent. I particularly liked the calamari salad, the octopus and the plantains croquettes! The restaurant is also beautiful with a elegant and stylish decoration!
What a wonderful restaurant this is! Came here last night for a birthday dinner, 6 of us so we tried a variety of apps and mains and everything was delicious, perfectly prepared and beautifully plated. Original menu and great options for both meat/seafood lovers and vegetarians. We were treated like VIPs by the owners (Jay and Norisa) and their awesome employees.Youll be in excellent hands with George as your server. The cocktails (esp margarita and mojito) were also tasty and refreshing. The decor is gorgeous (elegant, warm and tasteful) and this is a perfect place for a romantic dinner or a small or large group--- they can accommodate all. Highly, highly recommend.
An absolutely wonderful dining experience, through and through. Every dish, and every cocktail, was delicious. Our waiter, who I believe was named George, was kind, charming, and professional. You must try the Croquetas Maduros, which might be my new favorite dish in the city. My friends and I kept turning to each other and asking, “Why are these SO good?” The paella was cooked to perfection, and the churrasco my friend let me try melted in my mouth. If you can, give the Oceanagrapher cocktail a try as well. I can’t wait to go back!
I was extremely impressed by the quality of food and drink at Tasca while there for an event. The waitstaff were delightful as and attentive, but what really shone was the restaurant’s ability to make large batches of appetizers that remained perfect in taste and texture despite being served cocktail party style.
Went here with no expectations but left thrilled. The paella was some of the best I’ve had in NYC (only drawback is that it’s only for 2). The octopus was also amazing! Drinks and service was also two thumbs up.
The food and service was to die for. Cant wait to come back again another time.
If you want to have good food and drinks plus good service need to go visit this restaurant.
A truly wow place for the UWS. Incredible interior design with great food & bar program to match. Dessert was simple but on par with the best I’ve ever had in NYC. Service was genuine, not rushed at all— took the time to explain everything. Worth the ride from any part of the city. Enjoyed my first interior dining experience in quite a while.
We made reservation based on google reviews. We were promptly seated for our 7:45pm reservation. We ordered drinks while looking at the menu.Fast forward to 8:30 we are still waiting for our drink order, we are still waiting for someone to take our food order. Waiter sees our table without drinks but ask us if they were delivered and goes to check without asking for food order. 5 min later someone that looked like a manager comes to the table seeing we don’t have anything and asks if everything is ok and I at that point I tell him we are waiting for our drinks for 45 minutes already and he is like I am going to check on that, at that point I am hungry and annoyed. We never saw him again, drinks took another 10 min. We didn’t hear any apologies for the ridiculous wait time or saw effort in correcting service. People make reservations because they would like to eat at certain time. At some point we got drinks and some food, for second course we practically needed to help clean up table and ended up with one food plate over dirty one because figured no one is coming for another hour. My partner was optimistic and ordered second drink , that took about 20 minutes and him reminding server that he placed an order. Manager was aware he had new and slower server , didn’t do much to help. Had enough interaction with us to see we were not happy, didn’t even say sorry. We tipped but they deserved 0. It was all around terrible experience. Restaurant itself is beautiful, drinks are good and food is ok, service is terrible.
This place needs to pop up on more best restaurants in the upper west side lists. What a great surprise. The food was great, it looks nice inside, its big, the staff were excellent. Great place.
I must admit, I first thought many reviews here were exaggerated but...My bf and I went Saturday and must write that this place hit out of the park. All of staff were very courteous, knowledgeable and accommodating. The 2 hostesses were especially nice and funny and our server Justin was another 5 stars. The food was fantastic! We had the croquets to start (yum) and the skirt steak and the chicken. Both entrees were A-mazing! And the Alhambra Reserva was solid choice. Were looking forward to trying the rest of the menu soon :)
We really enjoyed to try it for this Winter Restaurant Week. Good variety menu, pleasant vibe, tasty cocktails, and really great staff!!
Fantastic food with great ambiance and service. Paella and empanadas is a must.
Good paella but was disappointed by the scallops and empanadas we got as starters. Tres Leches cake we had for dessert was dry which I didn’t think was possible tbh. Overall, not worth the price.
Went for Sunday brunch with high hopes based on the 4.7 rating. Albondigas and salad were good. Baked eggs Gitano were undercooked - whites were half clear - and not much flavor. Didnt finish it. French toast was a baguette sliced into 5-inch sections grilled whole. Crust all around, dry in the center, nearly impossible to saw through. Eventually gave up and left half of it.Must also have been understaffed. Didnt look too busy, but took 10 minutes to take our order, and several times came to our table with food for some other table.Maybe theyre still figuring out how to do brunch?
I need to change my rating for this place after coming for brunch.Our lentil soup was WAY too salty. It could have been good with the right amount of salt but this was way too much.On top of that there is pork in the soup even though it doesnt say it on the menu. My fiancée doesnt eat pork and found out by eating it... How can the restaurant not mention that on the menu?Also more generally the problem with this place is that they add pork in almost every single dish. So here you go thinking youre ordering a vegetarian or vegan item but then you end up with pork. Or maybe you just want seafood but bim here is some pork again. Like no wonder the place is almost empty for a sunday brunch when all the other restaurants are packed.Then in general the menu items are way too protein heavy. My fiancee got the crabmeat which was described as served with plantain and a bit of egg on top. She basically was served massive omelet where the crabmeat or the plantain were basically nowhere to be found. She couldnt finish because there was so much egg.And unfortunately almost all their menu items are very heavy on protein. Very little amounts of vegetables.Its too bad because the food does taste good and is pretty good quality. Also the place is very nice. But that menu... they have to make changes or I dont see them survive
Fantastic food and service; no reason not to come back again and again.
Everything you expect from one of The Best Restaurants in NYC. The drinks are unique and The Food is perfect . The Professional Staff really made Us feel like home.
Tasca restaurant ? What great food. OctopusAppetizer was delicious and all of their main courses look fabulous my main course was outstanding. The staff was very welcoming and our waiter was attentive, knows the menu very well and will suggest dishes.
We live in the neighborhood and this has become one of our fav go to restaurants! Amazing food and even more amazing service! Everyone is so friendly and welcoming, especially our server Milesh who even remembered us and what we ordered the last time! Def coming back time and time again :)!
Came for a friends birthday dinner 12/3. They were very accommodating, when we needed to change tables. Food was good but nothing write home about. Service was 10/10! Covid friendly!
Our experience at Tasca was amazing. Everything exceeded expectations. Service, food, beverages and ambience was 11/10. Such a fantastic new addition to the UWS. Couldnt recommend this place enough.
If You are near here and don’t eat your palate is missing out; beautiful space .. best Pulpo I’ve had ..really delicious dishes and creative cocktails.. exceptional service. Must Try!
Great food and Nice service , Will come back again
Couldnt ask for more. Service, food, ambience, all amazing!
Excellent food and service!
The best restaurant to hit the UWS in a long time. The drinks are so refreshing (cannot recommend the white sangria enough), and the food is impeccable.
The best attention, the food omg not to mention I recommend it 100
Food is amazing and different from the standard tapas place. Good space, but most importantly great service. Staff made sure we were well taken care of.
Food is amazing and different from the standard tapas place.Good space, but most importantly great service.Staff made sure we were well taken care ofTheres an open air space.Theres a uniform for all the works and a clean uniform.
Mm its ok.The octopus was food but the Black squid rice was salty and lack of taste
Great food, great service, exquisite restaurant.
Amazing food, service and ambiance!
Loved my experience here! Great vibe, food was beyond delicious and the staff was lovely.
Waiter was amazing , but the food took for ever to come out
Absolutely amazing! Can’t say enough good things about the food, the cocktails and the service. My new favorite on the UWS!
Food delicious!!! George took care of us and Orlando They were amazing, an exceptional customer service the attentions...... Cant wait to come back
Currently at brunch, everything is amazing.
I went at this restaurant for the first time and it was amazing the food was great the server and the bartender they are so friendly def I’m coming back again , I had this drink city of gold with mezcal and it was so perfect can’t wait to go back 😍😍😍😍
Amazing food and service. The owner was very friendly and assisted us.
Excellent food, delicious drinks and first class service. I recommend the place.
Gorgeous fit out. Splendid food. Impeccable service.
New restaurant opening one year into Covid shutdowns. Great food - very flavorful.
Excellent new addition to the upper west side. Really good food and drinks. Everything was delicious.
Delicious food, excellent service. beautiful setting.
WOWZERS!!! Talking about Latin in Manhattan the drinks the food the ambiance. Cant wait to come back!!!
Such a fantastic experience! So excited to see such a terrific addition to the UWS.
Restaurant itself, just beautiful, the food was phenomenal, the service- impeccable .
Amazing!
Incredible food and service. Lovely in every way.
My new favorite spot in the neighborhood! Absolutely amazing 🤩
Great food, service, and ambience!
Excellent food, service, and ambiance.
They were absolutely wonderful!!!
Delicious food and outstanding service
Delicious and great service.
Amazing food and service!
Excellent!!
Spanish-Caribbean restaurant
Delicious food 😋 all good
All very rich from the attentions and the food
Total reviews rating 4.7
110 Reviews for Tasca NYC 2023:
Review №1
2021-12-31Fantastic is what I would use to describe this restaurant.The recommended wine and specials were not disappointing at all. I really enjoyed myself with my family and felt very comfortable with the Caribbean Latin mixed with the style of Spain itself.Everything was beyond satisfying and just a wonderful time to enjoy~
Review №2
2022-02-19Excellent experience. I don’t usually do google review but I would love to write a paragraph for Tasca. Cozy atmosphere and very warm staffs, excellent service and absolutely exceptional food. We had octopus and scallop for the starters and the paella was the best I’ve ever had. They also have cheesecake to die for. I just can’t wait to come back again.
Review №3
2022-02-01To call Tasca fusion cuisine, feels almost like a disservice. The blend of the different cultures into the various dishes on the menu is seamless and the taste exceeded every expectation. With a lovely ambience and service that has been genuinely unmatched at any of the restaurants we frequent in the city, this place has become our new favorite place. If the restaurant scheduling gods are on your side then Freddy will be your waiter for the evening and he will gladly help you curate the evening or dishes to your preferences.Now on to the meal:Drinks: We started off with the Empire Found (Smokey with strong tastes of chocolate and coffee which blended perfectly) and oceanographer (the best tropical punch you have ever had). Not typically a tequila fan, I tried the City of Gold, which had enough spice and citrus to make me forget it had tequila in it and it paired perfectly with a lot of the food.Appetizers: While there were a lot of great options to start we went with a comfort classic. Croquetas, both types. The croquetas de mariscos had the most consistent texture and the flavor was to die for even for people who may not be all that fond of fish. However the croquetas de maduros took the crown because it was so perfectly balanced with sweet and savory.Dinner: Tasca’s churrasco was incredible. It was a good sized portion of meat, the right amount of chimichurri and it was properly cooked. What more could you ask for.Splurge Option: if you happen to be there when they have the rare jamón ibérico, order it. Don’t think about the price, don’t think about the consequences, it is genuinely as smooth as butter.
Review №4
2021-12-31Excellent cuisine from starters to dessert! I highly recommend to those who love Spanish, Latino flavors! And the place was elegant & romantic. My kind of place for a special date or occasion!👍
Review №5
2021-10-11Incredibly well-designed space that is perfect for a date! Their drink menu is robust and their food is perfect for splitting and sharing. My date and I split the empanadas and they were delicious and Tasty. One of the managers, Jay, was incredibly sweet to us and made us feel so welcome into the restaurant and invited us back! there are very warm and forthcoming staff at Tasca! I would love to come back soon.
Review №6
2021-09-24I had such a great experience celebrating a friend’s birthday here. The ambiance is great for a celebration or date night. Our waiter was fantastic and suggested that their octopus (not pictured) was the best in the city; he did NOT lie. I ordered the beet salad and the scallops special. Both were delicious and beautifully plated. I also tried a friend’s churrasco… BOMB. And this marscapone cheesecake with passion fruit sorbet?! OUUUUF.
Review №7
2022-01-10Great restaurant! We was looking for a restaurant close to my home to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We found it.We liked the food and desserts. Very professional staff. Thank you !
Review №8
2022-06-23The food was excellent and that staff was super friendly. They also clean the tables after each meal. The service is impeccable, I can’t wait to come back.
Review №9
2022-05-13Great tapas. Its a good deal at happy hour, very nice service. One of the more spectacular food experiences Ive had in a long life. Totally recommend.
Review №10
2021-11-28Tasca is the restaurant the upper west side needs. Finally some truly great dining, in a stylish space, with excellent service. The food was extremely flavorful and authentic (highly recommend the octopus). The ambience is perfect for a date night or a night with friends or family. I can’t wait to come back here!