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Outdoor seating in the summer - La Nacional Restaurant, New York, NY

La Nacional Restaurant

4.8
4.8
766 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
La Nacional has been feeding Spaniards and Latin Americans in New York since the 19th century from its historical brownstone in the heart of what was Little Spain. Today, our volunteer-run non-profit has opened its doors to create a community restaurant and gathering place for everyone to enjoy. The Society sponsors the visas of Spain top young chefs - providing them with an apartment in our brownstone to draw inspiration from La Nacional’s past and establishing a culinary epicenter in New York City for Spanish food. Our goal is to offer diners innovative cuisine, reasonable prices and a neighborhood atmosphere for everyone.

The Restaurant at La Nacional is the catalyst for significant cultural and community programming that reflects the Society’s 158 year-old mission. This includes free or low-cost apartments upstairs for artists-in-residence and opening our event space on the parlor floor to community events, cultural pursuits and charitable causes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (917) 388-2888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Paco Parreño
  • Catering
    La Nacional offers full catering services!
  • Private party facilities
    In addition to our restaurant space, La Nacional offers a newly refurbished, fully-equipped large event space on the parlor floor of our historic brownstone. With our expansive catering service, full bar, and premier staff, we can accommodate a wide range of unique events. The room can hold over 100 people and is equipped with audiovisual technology, including a large screen and a new sound and lighting systems. We have hosted conferences, classes, cultural events, concerts, meetings, weddings, private parties, film screenings, and more. If you are interested in more information please call 212 929-7873 or write us at hola@lanacional.org. We look forward to having your event at La Nacional.
  • Neighbourhood
    West Village
  • Cross Street
    7th and 8th avenues
  • Parking details
    No parking on 14th street, but ample parking on side streets. Also, a paid parking lot directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1, 2, 3, L, A, C, E, F, M,PATH: 14th street station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 766 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Spanish

  • Manhattan

    Spanish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Nacional Restaurant in Manhattan is celebrated for its authentic Spanish cuisine, offering "the best Spanish place in Manhattan." Guests highlight the "fantastic food" and "attentive service," making it a staple for special occasions. Enjoy delicious tapas, paella, and refreshing drinks in a cozy atmosphere that captures "the Spanish feel."

766 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been living in the neighborhood for two months now and have been to La Nacional twice. Incredible tapas here and very authentic. Some people would even say best tapas in the city but I’ll let you be the judge.

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  2. Ann

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food always great. The Bartender before we sat to have dinner was not nice and didn't want to take our order. The manager winded up taking good care of us. I think she knew what happened. Always a great experience coming here. Its a neighborhood gem.

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  3. Jonathan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We were put in the back in the corner so service was a bit slow. Otherwise food was great!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best values in the city. This Valencia inspired restaurant features an amazing atmosphere, warm service and AMAZING FOOD. I’ve been meaning to try this place for a while, and, after randomly meeting Chef Paco, I decided it was time. I was not disappointed. It was a Saturday night and the place was packed. The tapas were tasty, the paella was on point and the mocktails were marvelous. The open kitchen and bar make the place look smaller than it is. Theres plenty of space for big parties upstairs and a private room in the back. The upstairs features amazing club like atmosphere and is big enough to have a wedding party of about 70 (I’m currently shopping a venue for a reception dinner so I asked). The most impressive thing was the tab- there were six of us and we went crazy on ordering: 5 mocktails, a beer or two, charcuterie plate, 6 tapas, 2 salads, a large seafood paella with chicken and chorizo (add on), and almost every dessert on the menu (I hate flan but this flan changed my mind- it’s a must try). The bill came to about $60 a person with tax and tip!!! No wonder the place is packed, this value is unparalleled in the city. 6 stars out of 5. Will be back often.

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  5. Liam

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was awesome, felt like I was back in Spain. Highly recommend!!

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  6. Gary

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth a visit, great food, local hangout with amazing service. Loved every minute of it, has that Spanish feel of conversation and family being at the top of the agenda

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  7. Brendan

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Nacional is consistently the BEST. The food, the ambience, the vibe, the superior waitstaff, it doesn’t get much better than this in NYC.

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  8. Andreas

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    La Nacional offers an authentic Spanish dining experience with flavorful tapas, delicious paella, and a well-curated Spanish wine list. The cozy ambiance and attentive, knowledgeable staff create a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for a taste of Spain in the city, La Nacional is ideal for both casual meals and special occasions.

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  9. ernest

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food! In addition the service is impeccable. Everyone is contributing to an overall comfortable and easy dining experience. Shout out to Adrianna (at the door) for always insuring we are taken care of and Adrianna (our waitress) who is always attentive, friendly, and helpful!!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fun and delicious food. It never disappoints me. Great drinks!!

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FAQs

La Nacional Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 766 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for La Nacional Restaurant

239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th and 8th avenues
  • Neighbourhood
    West Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    No parking on 14th street, but ample parking on side streets. Also, a paid parking lot directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1, 2, 3, L, A, C, E, F, M,PATH: 14th street station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paco Parreño
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (917) 388-2888
  • Catering
    La Nacional offers full catering services!
  • Private party facilities
    In addition to our restaurant space, La Nacional offers a newly refurbished, fully-equipped large event space on the parlor floor of our historic brownstone. With our expansive catering service, full bar, and premier staff, we can accommodate a wide range of unique events. The room can hold over 100 people and is equipped with audiovisual technology, including a large screen and a new sound and lighting systems. We have hosted conferences, classes, cultural events, concerts, meetings, weddings, private parties, film screenings, and more. If you are interested in more information please call 212 929-7873 or write us at hola@lanacional.org. We look forward to having your event at La Nacional.
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