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Neighborhoods: Lower East Side, Downtown

1492restaurant.com

Last updated 3.29.11

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Cuisine:

Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American

What People Are Saying About 1492

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Lower East Siders explore Latin-inflected small plates on the sky-lit patio of this tapas bar.

ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “perfect place to be outdoor and have lots of fun.”
  2. “... every time I go the food is amazing, the ambience is lovely and the staff is the best.”
  3. “This is all a shame because the ambience there is awesome and the back patio looked like a very nice setting as well.”
  4. “would recommend this place if you're looking for a very relaxing ambience, decent food, and extremely fair prices.”
  5. “Great food (the bacon wrapped dates and the garlic shrimp are to die for), great drink (I reccomend white wine sangria), and and amazing staff who make you feel comfortable and really quite at home.”
  6. “the food, the decor, the staff was exactly what I imagine a tapas bar in Spain to be like.”
  7. “The place also has a great ambiance and a good crowd.”
  8. “it actually ruins the nice atmosphere.”
  9. “do recommend this place for everybody that enjoys good food, fun and satisfaction!”
  10. “If you're looking for a fun place for a big group on a summer night, definitely ask for the big table in the back!”
  11. “In the summer, they have outdoor seating in the back of the restaurant, which is romantic (even though it's separated from a basketball court by a wire fence, it's still charming).”
drinks
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “Starting with the sangria that offers the perfect blend of specially selected Spanish wine and fresh fruits, the first sip will surely take you back to Spain.”
  2. “would rather buy my drinks than deal with the horrible wait for a table and rude staff.”
  3. “Great food (the bacon wrapped dates and the garlic shrimp are to die for), great drink (I reccomend white wine sangria), and and amazing staff who make you feel comfortable and really quite at home.”
  4. “Order up a bunch of tapas, share some wine and have a great time.”
  5. “We decided to order some appetizers at the bar.”
  6. “the food, the decor, the staff was exactly what I imagine a tapas bar in Spain to be like.”
  7. “LOVE the wine in their glasses (old fashion way..common sense, different things.”
food quality
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. “Since then we've been back for a great meal and I'm planning a dinner for 10 in their lovely outdoor patio.”
  2. “wish I could recommend this place because it has the makings of a good restaurant, yet they come up short on value, service & just average food.”
  3. “Serrano ham croquettes, seafood paella, paella valenciana, shrimp in garlic (gambas al ajillo), spanish frittata with alioli sauce are all excellent.”
  4. “good spanish food”
  5. “Great food and a great mojito.”
  6. “The service was terrible - we had to ask for the check 10 times before they brought it and we spent about 2 1/2 - 3 hours waiting for the food.”
  7. “The baby eels and the squid, also the dates wrapped in bacon are very tasty but the octopus was tough and a bit bland.”
  8. “Additionally, the sangria was delicious and portions large enough to share.”
  9. “do recommend this place for everybody that enjoys good food, fun and satisfaction!”
  10. “So many reviews cited bad food, but I don't know what they're talking about.”
  11. “Also a plate of delicious tender grilled asparagus& juicy piquillo peppers.”
  12. “Definitely try the almond and dates wrapped in bacon, the garlic shrimp, and the cold platter with various meats and cheese.”
  13. “If you want authentic tapas, this is the place to be.”
  14. “I've enjoyed every meal, but none more so than the party I threw here just last Friday.”
  15. “The food is tasty some could be better but all in all dining at 1492 was a good experience.”
  16. “The food was great, we got some Tapas ( the Cigalas and ham Croquetas are amazing), and the Lamb chops was just to die for, same thing for the apple stuffed Pork.”
  17. “Great food, reasonable prices”
  18. “enjoyed the anchovies, pulpo, gambas and steak over potatoes.”
  19. “the food is good and tasty but some dishes are just”
  20. “the food, the decor, the staff was exactly what I imagine a tapas bar in Spain to be like.”
  21. “So many great new restaurants with really good food and less expensive.”
  22. “... every time I go the food is amazing, the ambience is lovely and the staff is the best.”
  23. “The food, is FRESH, DELICIOUS and the variety is AWESOME!”
  24. “Great food (the bacon wrapped dates and the garlic shrimp are to die for), great drink (I reccomend white wine sangria), and and amazing staff who make you feel comfortable and really quite at home.”
  25. “Starting with the sangria that offers the perfect blend of specially selected Spanish wine and fresh fruits, the first sip will surely take you back to Spain.”
  26. “Bad food, over priced, bad service.”
  27. “Truly authentic.”
  28. “Under new management, the Lower East Side is getting a taste of true authentic Spanish cuisine.”
  29. “Great place to hang out and have a chat with friends, while eating gorgeous moisty seafood paella, or enjoy the spectacular gambas a la plancha.”
  30. “would recommend this place if you're looking for a very relaxing ambience, decent food, and extremely fair prices.”
  31. “The two of us shared very flavorful wild mushroom croquetas, classic marinated anchovies, garlic-y grilled prawns and a generous arugula/quince paste/manchego salad - all of it was satisfying.”
  32. “Went last night to sit in the garden - which is lovely - but the food was terrible.”
  33. “When the food arrived, all we could taste was garlic - this is not a true representation of what Tapas should be like.”
  34. “We had Dates, bacon & almonds, succulent sweet dates wrapped in crispy bacon.”
  35. “There are too many great places in the city to waste time and money on pretentious yet crappy food/service!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The food, is FRESH, DELICIOUS and the variety is AWESOME!”
  2. “Great and joyful staff, nice selection of tapas.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “And we had some of the best Mojitos in town, delicate and consistent, not the sugary mess often found in other bars and restaurant.”
  2. “What a nice place!”
  3. “best tapas restaurant in the city.”
  4. “I've had many great Tapas experiences in Madrid and this place brought back a lot of fond memories.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “My friend's husband is Spanish and recommended this place to me - can't wait to go back.”
service
42.109999656677246% positive
  1. “with rude remarks from the waitstaff and no acknowledgment of our table for the rest of the time there, we requested the bill.”
  2. “The waitress was nice and apologetic.”
  3. “There are too many great places in the city to waste time and money on pretentious yet crappy food/service!”
  4. “wish I could recommend this place because it has the makings of a good restaurant, yet they come up short on value, service & just average food.”
  5. “Our dinner was ruined by the horrible french waitress at this place.”
  6. “... every time I go the food is amazing, the ambience is lovely and the staff is the best.”
  7. “apparently we were not the only ones with TERRIBLE service.”
  8. “Very friendly staff!”
  9. “Great food (the bacon wrapped dates and the garlic shrimp are to die for), great drink (I reccomend white wine sangria), and and amazing staff who make you feel comfortable and really quite at home.”
  10. “would rather buy my drinks than deal with the horrible wait for a table and rude staff.”
  11. “One downside here: waiters aren't so great, and have quite an attitude.”
  12. “very disappointing service!”
  13. “The service was terrible - we had to ask for the check 10 times before they brought it and we spent about 2 1/2 - 3 hours waiting for the food.”
  14. “yet another patron (that we did not know) had to walk up to the rude manager and asked if they could place their order after sitting there for 30 minutes.”
  15. “Bad food, over priced, bad service.”
  16. “the rude manager would only give us a table for two and insisted that the women next to us would leave soon (the restaurant was not crowded at all and had numerous tables left) and we could have their table.”
  17. “the food, the decor, the staff was exactly what I imagine a tapas bar in Spain to be like.”
  18. “Great and joyful staff, nice selection of tapas.”
  19. “the waitress dropped dirty silverware on my friends lap and didnt apologize & they never brought our coffees.”
value
75.0% positive
  1. “Great food, reasonable prices”
  2. “There are too many great places in the city to waste time and money on pretentious yet crappy food/service!”
  3. “The two of us shared very flavorful wild mushroom croquetas, classic marinated anchovies, garlic-y grilled prawns and a generous arugula/quince paste/manchego salad - all of it was satisfying.”
  4. “wish I could recommend this place because it has the makings of a good restaurant, yet they come up short on value, service & just average food.”
  5. “would recommend this place if you're looking for a very relaxing ambience, decent food, and extremely fair prices.”
  6. “Additionally, the sangria was delicious and portions large enough to share.”
  7. “With the average tapas at $8-$10 it's just not good value.”
  8. “So many great new restaurants with really good food and less expensive.”
  9. “Bad food, over priced, bad service.”
  10. “The portions are not huge, but bigger than what I've seen”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “yet another patron (that we did not know) had to walk up to the rude manager and asked if they could place their order after sitting there for 30 minutes.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/31/11

Be Afraid!

by John Guzman

Last Friday, I had a very bad experience at this restaurant. My Sangria was like water I am not sure if it had soap in it, and the waitress was rude. I took a date out and was happy, until this bad moment. When I asked the owner 'Miguel' if he could replace the Sangria he said "Sure if you pay for another one". I do not understand why he had such a bad attitude when we spent over $150 on Dinner for 2. I understand maybe the dishwater soap issue was a mistake but why not a new pitcher of Sangria..

I am sorry but I can't recommend this, my date was upset and I did not look good.

--Guzman

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/09/10

Excellent Experience!!!!

by Scozia

Last saturday, I had a date with a cute boy from Barcelona, Spain. He took me to his favorite tapas restaurant, 1492. I was very excited. Our reservation was at 9pm and we sat down 10 min after. It was busy and loud, the hostess gave us a table next to a bachelorette party and I saw those ladys staring at my boy!!!!.

I didn't care so much after I try the tasty sandria and let loose after 3 glasses, my date order the Serrano ham plate, spicy potatoes croquettes and the lamb chops with red wine sauce, then Seafood Paella. Everything was delicious. Our waitress made sure our glasses of sangria were full all the time.

They had a Dj at the bar, so after dinner we continue our interesting and fun night. having two more drinks and mixing up with the crowd. At that point I felt pretty much buzzed and enjoying myself

Great service!!! Excellet food and atmosphere. Fun Music...

I'll go back for sure!!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

10/31/10

great place

by nygirl574

We went to 1492 on Saturday night for dinner. The outside area was closed so we sat inside. We thought the service was excellent, our glasses were kept full the entire time, our food came out quickly and the staff were all very friendly. That being said, there were only two other tables occupied in the place, which may explain why the service was so attentive?

We ordered a few pitchers of sangria, several tapas and an order of paella. The sangria was good (although it could have used a little more alcohol). Every one of the tapas we ordered were excellent, as good as or better then many of the other tapas places we've been to in the city. The paella was good but not great. Desert was delicious (chocolate molten cake).

Overall, good atmosphere, food, service and would definitely go back again.

1 Star Rating: Poor

07/05/10

Has Roaches

by MrNoms

I was eating at the bar and as I finished the lamb, a roach hopped up and crawled across the bar. If this was L.A. they would have an "F" in the window. I contacted the owner and never heard back from them. Which only leads me to think they didn't do anything about the problem.

I love the food there and if you don't care that roaches made it all the way to the bar and crawl across the counter, by all means, eat here. But if they are in the front, I would hate to see what's in the back or even worse, what crawls out when the lights go out.

Eat at your own risk. I will NEVER eat here again.

  • Pros: Food Awesome!
  • Cons: Roaches Not.
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/12/09

Worst service ever

by delavega1981

I am shocked this restaurant has received such rave reviews from people. Our dinner was ruined by the horrible french waitress at this place....it was my second time, she's looked always tired and nervious. I would rather buy my drinks than deal with the horrible wait for a table and rude staff. When I asked why everything was taking so long, the waitress actually responded it's like in spain Apparently this restaurant heyday is over...too many people and too poor of a manager. Avoid it.

  • Pros: Garden, mojoto, Tapas
  • Cons: service

The Details on 1492

Place Categories:

  • recommend place
  • great good food
  • rude staff
  • terrible service
  • like tapas
  • bad food
  • delicious sangria
  • big boisterous group
  • enjoys satisfaction
  • apologetic waitress
  • great meal
  • bigger portions
  • very tasty bacon
  • amazing wild mushroom croquetas
  • enjoy spectacular gambas
  • not more perfect experience
  • rude manager
  • great mojito
  • very flavorful classic marinated anchovies
  • great drink
  • all excellent frittata
  • good anything
  • great ambiance
  • romantic tapas restaurant
  • order bunch
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