(212) 982-9788

108 East 4th Street (nr. First Ave.)
New York, NY 10003 40.7257 -73.9883

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown, Bowery

Hours:

Mon-Thu, 5:30pm-11pm

Fri-Sat, 5:30pm-midnight

Sun, 5pm-10:30pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants, Catering

Payment Methods:

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Restaurant Special Features:

Notable Beer List, Date Spot, Happy Hour, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates

What People Are Saying About Euzkadi

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The Scene – Euzkadi exudes the sort of cozy, bohemian charm of a small neighborhood bistro one might happen upon in Paris. The spare, woody space features closely spaced tables, brick walls and high ceiling fans. Service is warm and attentive. – – The Food – The kind of rich, rootsy cooking on display at Euzkadi makes for ideal winter-mood food. Dishes are graced by pungent, big-boned ingredients like garlic, cheese, olives, sweet peppers, capers and tomatoes. The Basque region's proximity to the ocean makes seafood a natural; dishes like bacon-wrapped trout with…

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ambiance
99.51000213623047% positive
  1. The atmosphere is as amazing as the food.
  2. Excellent food and ambiance
  3. Although the place is a little small and can get crowded, the atmosphere and service are great and make it very enjoyable experience.
  4. good food & a cozy,laid back ambience.
  5. Really nice atmosphere for a night out with friends.
  6. Great food, great atmosphere, reasonable prices and VERY friendly and helpful wait staff.
  7. Aside from the atmosphere , the service was impeccable, as was the wine selection.
  8. The place is kind of small,but the environment is fun and fulfilling.
  9. will definitely come back and highly recommend Euzkadi to anyone who is looking for a warm, cozy place to come to for dinner or to have a fun birthday party with a nice mix of music playing in the background.
  10. We stopped in for a drink at the bar and liked the ambiance so much that we ordered bunch of tapas.
  11. The food is excellent and the ambiance fabulous.
  12. Highly recommended for a warm, relaxed atmosphere.
  13. relax and get into the wonderful decor.
  14. This little, romantic, "side-streety" nook was almost empty at dinner prime-time but I am grateful that I popped in.
  15. young, fun waiters/waitresses working there, lots of good energy flowing.
  16. The food was delish, with a dark sexy ambiance that was really romantic.
  17. Great atmosphere, friendly stuff and increadible DJ on Friday playing funky music from around the world.
  18. Love the atmosphere
  19. went for dinner with some friends and loved the atmosphere and food so much I came back again for my birthday with a bunch of friends.
  20. If you want to have a feel of this wonderful region, go to this place and have fun.
  21. The place it self is very European,warm with great wibe and energy but unpretentious with beautifull decor,excellent wine list and they also play great music from all around world.
  22. The food was great, great atmosphere.
  23. The ambience is very warm and cozy inside; perfect for a mellow evening out.
  24. Excellent ambiance, the music, the artwork, the candle lit place with mirrors all around.
  25. The service was good the place is very romantic.
  26. Excellent service, delicious menu, adorable European crowd, beautiful, eclectic atmosphere.
  27. Friendly staff, great atmosphere.
  28. The atmosphere was very charming.
  29. Great food, service and ambiance!
  30. great spot for friends and very romantic date spot as well.
  31. Well this place is super cozy, the food and service are good and the sangria and music kept us there all night!
  32. The atmosphere was really nice and warm, and the waitstaff were perfect -- not overbearing, but attentive and friendly, despite the overcrowded restaurant being at max.
  33. great for a romantic randezvous or group dinner with
  34. The food is delicious,the atmosphere is great,the art work,the people,the music.
  35. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty dishes.
  36. hidden gem - Great ambiance, authentic food and friendly staff
  37. The restaurant itself seemed pleasant and cozy.
  38. Authentic tapas and great atmosphere
  39. It's a cozy place so it's not for larger parties.
  40. On a Sunday night for a small birthday gathering, in contrast to the young and crowded atmosphere down the street at St. Mark's, Euzkadi was a warm and intimate reprieve.
  41. Since I have to write more, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the affordable, extensive wine list.
dessert
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. and the sauteeed mushrooms (with Sherry, dessert wine, so tasteful).
  2. The appetizers were great - particularly the dry sausage with chile chocolate on toast and the fried goat cheese in honey.
  3. Oh and some kind of super yummy chocolate mouse-like dessert.
  4. Nice setting, great server, yummy desserts.
drinks
94.11999702453613% positive
  1. Highly recommend for dinner, but if you are not in the mood to eat, Euzkadi is perfect for an array of aromatic wines and complimenting cheeses.
  2. and the sauteeed mushrooms (with Sherry, dessert wine, so tasteful).
  3. And additionally, the service was polite, attentive and extremely knowledgable on the wines and food offered
  4. Food-wise, I highly recommend the paella and ham croquettas, and there was a great wine selection.
  5. chatted to the friendly barman; I drank sangria; I met a cute girl at the bar--what else can a man ask for in life?
  6. The steak/fries was a perfect basic delicious dish (especially after a few glasses of wine) and the duck was fair.
  7. Setting is intimate, great music, attentive wait staff, delicious food and wine.
  8. The place it self is very European,warm with great wibe and energy but unpretentious with beautifull decor,excellent wine list and they also play great music from all around world.
  9. The lamb was my favorite and the red wine recommendation went really well with it!
  10. They also had a great selection of wine with two of my favorite whites: Albarino and a Txocali (or Txocalino in Basque)
  11. Aside from the atmosphere , the service was impeccable, as was the wine selection.
  12. Since I have to write more, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the affordable, extensive wine list.
  13. The menu seemed pretty cool so we went in for just a small bite and drinks not planning on staying too long.
  14. We came in with hearty appetites (2 of us) and with 5 tapas and 5 drinks between us, we left with a full tummy and wallet--100.00 for everything.
  15. We stopped in for a drink at the bar and liked the ambiance so much that we ordered bunch of tapas.
  16. Seems like it would be a good place for apps and some wine with your girl more so than a place to get a great Spanish meal.
  17. We love wine and this place has a great wine selection from all over Spain and we also got to taste the Sangria which was good.
food quality
92.95000076293945% positive
  1. We also enjoyed the cod fish entree in white bean ragout & the morroccan lamb.
  2. has nothing to do with real basque food,just creative food trying to steal a spanish identity for marketing purposes, go to Sala on bowery is a much better bet.
  3. also liked the pork skewers, braised spinach, tomato confit, and chorizo (a little greasy, but it's sausage, what can you do?)
  4. Overall, the food and service were decent.
  5. The food was really good, fried goat cheese with honey, avocado and feta cheese, choriso.
  6. The food was amazing.
  7. went with a date and the food was amazing.
  8. Flavorful food, nice environment
  9. The free bread with the seasoned topping that they provide is also delicious.
  10. Great Spanish food in a tiny, quaint restaurant.
  11. Nice setting, great server, yummy desserts.
  12. and the sauteeed mushrooms (with Sherry, dessert wine, so tasteful).
  13. good service, great music, food ok
  14. The food was delish, with a dark sexy ambiance that was really romantic.
  15. The food overall was quite good.
  16. Oh and some kind of super yummy chocolate mouse-like dessert.
  17. Seems like it would be a good place for apps and some wine with your girl more so than a place to get a great Spanish meal.
  18. The food is delicious,the atmosphere is great,the art work,the people,the music.
  19. Too bad they turned off the jazz mid-meal and switched to loud obnoxious Eurotrash house music instead.
  20. The food is excellent and the ambiance fabulous.
  21. Excellent service, delicious menu, adorable European crowd, beautiful, eclectic atmosphere.
  22. The atmosphere is as amazing as the food.
  23. Seafood paela was really bad, rice wasn't cooked well and we expecially order it without pork , but it came with pork anyway it wasn't tasty.
  24. The food was delicious, I got the mussels and the lamb, both were cooked to perfection.
  25. The chorizo w/ pine nuts and raisins is fantastic, as are the fried goat cheese balls w/ honey and the fried fish fingers.
  26. The croquetta's are the best I have ever had (and I have had many in a lot of places) and their chorizo and selection of meats are top-notch.
  27. the duck meatballs were unmemorable but worth trying as they were tender but swimming in a thin tomato sauce, the spinach with raisins, pine nuts and chick peas was tasty as was the red sangria.
  28. The food is good, but nothing particularly amazing.
  29. the food was just ok, the goat cheese and honey was super tasty, the empanadas were fried which was a distraction from the filling.
  30. The food was fantastic and the staff was very accommodating.
  31. Well this place is super cozy, the food and service are good and the sangria and music kept us there all night!
  32. The duck is one of my favorite dishes, and the appetizers are all good.
  33. The food was very good too.
  34. Great food, great atmosphere, reasonable prices and VERY friendly and helpful wait staff.
  35. Sangria wasn't good enough as well, the best stuff we ate was flan, i can just recommend flan there, it was good, but rest of the food was definitely below average.
  36. The steak/fries was a perfect basic delicious dish (especially after a few glasses of wine) and the duck was fair.
  37. And additionally, the service was polite, attentive and extremely knowledgable on the wines and food offered
  38. Cute place, pretty good food, inefficient service
  39. The roast hake and seafood stew were wonderful.
  40. the food was excellent and very reasonable (if you're a cheese fan try the sampler, nicely balanced).
  41. Everything was great, food was delicious and they tried so hard to make this event memorable.
  42. good food & a cozy,laid back ambience.
  43. The food was at best average and one dish was cold so we sent it back.
  44. The appetizers were great - particularly the dry sausage with chile chocolate on toast and the fried goat cheese in honey.
  45. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty dishes.
  46. Space was a little tight but the food was delicious.
  47. But will definitely go back and try some of their more authentic Basque cuisine.
  48. Great food, mediocre service
  49. The problem was the entree -- the pork chop was incredibly dry and tough.
  50. fresh food, great prices
  51. The food was incredible,I had two tapas to start cockles with beans and raviolis and the trout wrapped in bacon that was the special of the day as a main cours.
  52. We had four tapas dishes and enjoyed everything.
  53. The food was great.
  54. The food was savory and yummy.
  55. The best ones were the duck meatballs and the shrimp, which were amazing.
  56. The food was actually very good, but paella was the best I ever had,and the service was ok.
  57. Even the bread on the table was fresh, warm, & tasty!
  58. Great place for a languorous trip through Basque cuisine
  59. went for dinner with some friends and loved the atmosphere and food so much I came back again for my birthday with a bunch of friends.
  60. The tapas were great and the rioja we had complimented the meal nicely.
  61. My favorite dishes are shrimp appetizer,paella and yesss flan.
  62. hidden gem - Great ambiance, authentic food and friendly staff
  63. we stopped in for a little pre-party meal and we loved everything about the place.
  64. impressed with the food.
  65. All in all, wonderful restaurant and great and inexpensive food.
  66. really enjoyed my meal.
  67. The food was great, great atmosphere.
  68. All in all it was a great meal.
  69. Chorizo al jeres was delicious also enough to share between 2 or 3 people.
  70. Setting is intimate, great music, attentive wait staff, delicious food and wine.
  71. Excellent food and ambiance
  72. Euzkadi is a reasonably priced small restaurant with a large assortment of delicious tapas and entree sized plates.
  73. The lamb was my favorite and the red wine recommendation went really well with it!
  74. Great food, service and ambiance!
  75. Not only was our tardiness a thing of the past, our waiter friendly and attentive, but the food was absolutely delicious.
  76. ok food, great sangria
  77. That appetizer thingy that combines avocado with feta cheese on toast was divine.
  78. The food was great, especially the tapas although the portions are a little smaller than what I am normally accustomed to.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. friends/colleagues. There are a variety of great tapas that could please pretty much anybody.
  2. love my cheese plates - the selection of Spanish cheeses here was amazing, and I had the Grilled Pimenton Pork Chop, it was perfect too.
  3. Excellent service, delicious menu, adorable European crowd, beautiful, eclectic atmosphere.
  4. They also had a great selection of wine with two of my favorite whites: Albarino and a Txocali (or Txocalino in Basque)
  5. The croquetta's are the best I have ever had (and I have had many in a lot of places) and their chorizo and selection of meats are top-notch.
  6. We love wine and this place has a great wine selection from all over Spain and we also got to taste the Sangria which was good.
  7. Aside from the atmosphere , the service was impeccable, as was the wine selection.
  8. Perhaps I'm biased because the menu was overwhelmingly unique (I wanted to try everything) and a scrumptious change from NYC's ubiquitous Chinese, Italian, Mexican and Sushi establishments.
  9. The menu seemed pretty cool so we went in for just a small bite and drinks not planning on staying too long.
  10. Food-wise, I highly recommend the paella and ham croquettas, and there was a great wine selection.
  11. Since I have to write more, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the affordable, extensive wine list.
overall
98.00000190734863% positive
  1. For those who want a great place with a great vibe.
  2. Seems like it would be a good place for apps and some wine with your girl more so than a place to get a great Spanish meal.
  3. Euskadi is a great restaurant!
  4. great downtown restaurant!
  5. Euzkadi is the best place to go for a good business lunch.
  6. The service was good the place is very romantic.
  7. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this place to everyone.
  8. Overall, this is a great date spot or a place to have a low-key Saturday night dinner.
  9. The atmosphere was really nice and warm, and the waitstaff were perfect -- not overbearing, but attentive and friendly, despite the overcrowded restaurant being at max.
  10. think that would be a great place for 50 people, but there were more than that when we went and it was a bit tight.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. will definitely come back and highly recommend Euzkadi to anyone who is looking for a warm, cozy place to come to for dinner or to have a fun birthday party with a nice mix of music playing in the background.
  2. But will definitely go back and try some of their more authentic Basque cuisine.
service
93.57000350952148% positive
  1. Well this place is super cozy, the food and service are good and the sangria and music kept us there all night!
  2. And additionally, the service was polite, attentive and extremely knowledgable on the wines and food offered
  3. Excellent service, delicious menu, adorable European crowd, beautiful, eclectic atmosphere.
  4. Friendly staff, great atmosphere.
  5. My husband made friends with the Italian speaking waiter and the guy took good care of us.
  6. Great atmosphere, friendly stuff and increadible DJ on Friday playing funky music from around the world.
  7. Our server was minimaly pleasant.
  8. Setting is intimate, great music, attentive wait staff, delicious food and wine.
  9. The food was fantastic and the staff was very accommodating.
  10. We let our bartender order for us and everything was wonderful.
  11. Although the place is a little small and can get crowded, the atmosphere and service are great and make it very enjoyable experience.
  12. Overall, the food and service were decent.
  13. The food was actually very good, but paella was the best I ever had,and the service was ok.
  14. Not so much at this place; the host was a bit rude and the service was not that great.
  15. The food is delicious,the atmosphere is great,the art work,the people,the music.
  16. Went on a Sunday night, so waitress was quite attentive.
  17. The service was good the place is very romantic.
  18. Aside from the atmosphere , the service was impeccable, as was the wine selection.
  19. think that would be a great place for 50 people, but there were more than that when we went and it was a bit tight.
  20. hidden gem - Great ambiance, authentic food and friendly staff
  21. good service, great music, food ok
  22. Michael provided us with amazing service and the music was just perfect.
  23. The atmosphere was really nice and warm, and the waitstaff were perfect -- not overbearing, but attentive and friendly, despite the overcrowded restaurant being at max.
  24. While we waited for our last arrival, the server informed us that anyone who planned to order paella HAD to order it ASAP.
  25. Great food, service and ambiance!
  26. Great food, great atmosphere, reasonable prices and VERY friendly and helpful wait staff.
  27. With the sincerity of the employees, the superior fare, and the providing of your own pleasant company, Euzkadi is one of the many reasons why I LOVE NY!
  28. service was very attentive and kind, maybe they read the past reviews and realized it's time to extend themselves.
  29. young, fun waiters/waitresses working there, lots of good energy flowing.
  30. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty dishes.
  31. ve been to Spain many times and the people there are so warm and inviting.
  32. We wanted to order a pitcher of sangria and when we couldn't decide on which type (they had the traditional red and a white/pineapple), our waiter was nice enough to bring over a glass of each so we could try both before we ordered (we ended up having the
  33. Not only was our tardiness a thing of the past, our waiter friendly and attentive, but the food was absolutely delicious.
  34. chatted to the friendly barman; I drank sangria; I met a cute girl at the bar--what else can a man ask for in life?
  35. Cute place, pretty good food, inefficient service
  36. Great food, mediocre service
  37. This place is great, amosphere is very pleasant, and service very good.
  38. Staff was friendly.
  39. The service was great and very accommodating.
  40. The service was terrible.
  41. Chorizo al jeres was delicious also enough to share between 2 or 3 people.
  42. Nice setting, great server, yummy desserts.
value
100.0% positive
  1. The food was great, especially the tapas although the portions are a little smaller than what I am normally accustomed to.
  2. All together with two glasses of sangria great value for your money.
  3. All in all, wonderful restaurant and great and inexpensive food.
  4. like crowded places and if you go out to eat early you usually get better table and more attention, not to mention early bird special and we all like good deals, I guess.
  5. Wine list was decent without a huge mark up.
  6. Very good value for your money.
  7. everything was flavorful and were decent sized portions.
  8. Great food, great atmosphere, reasonable prices and VERY friendly and helpful wait staff.
  9. Since I have to write more, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and the affordable, extensive wine list.
  10. the duck meatballs were unmemorable but worth trying as they were tender but swimming in a thin tomato sauce, the spinach with raisins, pine nuts and chick peas was tasty as was the red sangria.
  11. We thought that was a great price considering the quality.
  12. fresh food, great prices
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. The menu seemed pretty cool so we went in for just a small bite and drinks not planning on staying too long.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/11/11

Good old E Village tapas

by Casius at Citysearch

The place has been around since I firs lived in NY, always liked it and now with some to me new items on the menu is a hit once again!

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/15/11

Overpriced and tasteless

by albion2 at Citysearch

In Spain, "tapas" are small affordable (sometimes free if you're drinking) plates of fresh food. At Euzkadi, Tapas is overpriced tasteless old food. The Tortilla Vasca (a glorified omelet) was hard, old, and oily. The Bacalao was tasteless, unseasoned (except for cayenne pepper) pieces of codfish swimming in oil and peppers so hot that I couldn't eat it. I ended up sending it back. We walked away paying $45 for two small salads and an old piece of tortilla. No wine or desserte either. Just ridiculous.

Warning, the prices are about 20 percent higher than the prices advertised on their website. Don't waste your money at this "theme" inauthentic restaurant.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/13/11

Best basque cuisine in the East Village

by Jojojojo at Citysearch

I love this place. I go at least 2 times a month and order something different every time. Everything is always perfect!!! The manager and staff are super nice, always say hi, get me a good table, give me a comp glass of wine. Not expensive, and just delicious. And the atmosphere is really carefree and fun. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/05/09

Lot's of Fun

by AndyC84 at Citysearch

I went for a b'day party few days ago and I was so surprised that in a such asmall place like that you can have so much fun. Maybe that's why because we were in each others faces, hahaha! We met the owner got planty of comps...

Please check it out it is always a party time there.

  • Pros: Great food, good music
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/08/09

Great food, service and ambiance!

by wayra at Citysearch

Celebrated my birthday with a group of 12 at Euzkadi and I'm still thrilled with the place. Everyone really enjoyed themselves, the place is lively, great crowd, we ordered a number of tapas for the table and were impressed with everything that came out. Michael provided us with amazing service and the music was just perfect. Can't wait to go back.

  • Pros: atmosphere, good staff, music

The Details on Euzkadi

Place Categories:

  • great spanish food
  • great cozy place
  • great service
  • great relaxed atmosphere
  • great music
  • great sangria
  • excellent dark sexy ambiance
  • loved everything
  • great downtown restaurant
  • great several tapas
  • love euzkadi
  • favorite dishes
  • delicious free bread
  • highly recommend croquettas
  • great prices
  • great neighborhood spot
  • good fried goat cheese
  • friendly wait staff
  • recommended highly
  • great spanish meal
  • attentive waitstaff
  • nice waiter
  • delicious menu
  • warm reprieve
  • all good appetizers