| ambiance |
100.0% positive |
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The atmosphere is warm and inviting. ”
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Top of the line Tapas, with great atmosphere. ”
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Although tapas is still on the fringe of the American palate, this restaurant makes the food accessible with great atmosphere and drinks. ”
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If you're looking for atmosphere and a good glass of wine this is a great place, but if you have an empty stomach, forget it! ”
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Oh, and the atmosphere was very cozy and friendly. ”
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Great food, a really fun staff and terrific selection of wines. ”
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It is a great place to eat with 1-3 friends as the space is small and cozy. ”
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Though tiny and always packed the place has a very warm atmosphere created primarily by the staff (esp the owner) who go the extra mile on service with their super friendly disposition, recommendations and generosity. ”
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Love the ambience and the wait staff was very attentive. ”
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The ambience was good - young after work crowd. ”
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The atmosphere is cozy and the hostess was gracious and friendly. ”
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great experience on many levels, the food the ambience and of course the wine wine. ”
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wonderful atmosphere. ”
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Despite the small size of the restaurant, they never pressured us to leave, which left us to finish our second jug of sangria in the romantic atmosphere. ”
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| dessert |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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To drink I recommed their white sangria w/strawberries and to finish the night a nice dessert of cake w/dulce de leche ice cream. ”
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our waitress (amazing and friendly girl, ask for Meryl) suggested a great bottle of spanish wine for our dinner, along with spanish dessert wine, which i know nothing about. ”
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can't recommend the intriguing red wine sorbet in a glass of coca cola dessert -it was like a slurpee with a hint of cinnamon. ”
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Loved the creative tapas; fried chickpeas, fava bean sprd, crostini w/chocolate sc and chorizo to name a few. ”
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Here's what we ordered and what we thought about it: patatas bravas (perfectly crisp potato wedges with a tasty ali oli), croquetas de jamon (again, perfectly crisp and so yummy, melty, and all around wonderful that we had to order another round), navajas ”
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Love the croquettes which seem to have a hint of truffle, the squid in squid ink and the chocolate and chorizo combination. ”
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| drinks |
84.13000106811523% positive |
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The place is tiny, but that's part of its charm, and when it's warm out, it's worth grabbing a cool drink and waiting outside for a table. ”
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can't recommend the intriguing red wine sorbet in a glass of coca cola dessert -it was like a slurpee with a hint of cinnamon. ”
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They had one beer on tap, gave us no help with recommending wine or food and treated us like the annoying aunt who visits unannouced. ”
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Great food, a really fun staff and terrific selection of wines. ”
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amazing tapas and wine ”
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highly recommend this spot to those who enjoy tapas, sangria, and wine! ”
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the bartender recommended a great wine, and 3 bottles later, we were glowing with happiness. ”
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Although tapas is still on the fringe of the American palate, this restaurant makes the food accessible with great atmosphere and drinks. ”
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However, my faith in finding authentic tapas in America was restored on Thursday night with Tia Pol, a tiny Chelsea restaurant with a small bar, 5 two tops, and a large booth in the back. ”
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service was amazing- drinks divine. ”
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If you're looking for atmosphere and a good glass of wine this is a great place, but if you have an empty stomach, forget it! ”
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highly recommend Tia Pol for a night of tapas and wine with friends or a date. ”
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The wine list/cocktails here are great, and the tapas menu (all in Spanish) is incredible. ”
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To drink I recommed their white sangria w/strawberries and to finish the night a nice dessert of cake w/dulce de leche ice cream. ”
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The tiny bar is also a great place for wine a few tapas. ”
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great experience on many levels, the food the ambience and of course the wine wine. ”
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True to the sign of a good restaurant, we had good food, great drinks, and came home to finish the night off with wonderful s e x... What better way to celebrate the Spanish lifestyle! ”
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We didn't wait long for a table and had great wines and some sherry. ”
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our waitress (amazing and friendly girl, ask for Meryl) suggested a great bottle of spanish wine for our dinner, along with spanish dessert wine, which i know nothing about. ”
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was the first to arrive and thankfully got a seat at the bar, but it was FREEZING because every time the door opened you were blasted with cold air. ”
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The tables are extremely uncomfortable with very high bar stools with no backrest so I kept getting off the stool to stretch my feet or else I would get cramps! ”
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| food quality |
99.30999755859375% positive |
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Here's what we ordered and what we thought about it: patatas bravas (perfectly crisp potato wedges with a tasty ali oli), croquetas de jamon (again, perfectly crisp and so yummy, melty, and all around wonderful that we had to order another round), navajas ”
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Service was very welcoming even at the nth hour of a Saturday night, and we ordered most of everything recommended--patatas bravas, razor clams and cockles (this one is wonderful for shellfish lovers, but better shared with these lovers since it swims in ”
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The tapas was truly delicious, especially the foie gras special that we ordered. ”
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love this place, the meat is so good and I crave it everytime I think about it. ”
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absolutely delicious food and great service. ”
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My favorite was a fried artichoke salad and my boyfriends were the fried sardines. ”
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good service but the food variety could have been better. ”
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also had the most beautiful dish called a "xatonada. ”
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The salad was good, tapas just okay. ”
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The tapas are very tasty especially the Patatas Fritas, bread w/fava bean spread and the pork sandwich. ”
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the food was AMAZING, especially the croquettas. ”
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Everything was delicious and I would recommend either place to anyone wanting a delicious meal and amazing service. ”
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The waitstaff was incredibly attentive, the food was absolutely delicious (and arrived very quickly), and the sangria, delightful. ”
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Tia Pol is the epitome of what a great neighborhood restaurant should be - great authentic food, nice people, prompt service. ”
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lived in Spain so I know what authentic tapas taste like. ”
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brought my girlfriend and we had a great time and enjoyed all the dishes. ”
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True to the sign of a good restaurant, we had good food, great drinks, and came home to finish the night off with wonderful s e x... What better way to celebrate the Spanish lifestyle! ”
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We also enjoyed the chorizo, the skirt steak, and the cheese plate, which finished the evening along with some oloroso in my case, and fino in his. ”
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the food is aboslutely delicious. ”
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Good food, small space ”
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This place has consistently tasty tapas and amazing sangrias! ”
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They had one beer on tap, gave us no help with recommending wine or food and treated us like the annoying aunt who visits unannouced. ”
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After living in Atlanta for the past 3.5 years, I had pretty much given up on the idea of authentic tapas. ”
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thought the Sangria had just the right amount of sweetness, and the fruit was fresh so that I didn't feel like I was drinking something that had been sitting in a jar for the past week or two. ”
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place is small so arrive early but you will love the food. ”
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The food is wonderful and the staff is extremely warm. ”
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The food is quite authentic, it is great tasting and reasonably priced. ”
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Cute & friendly with great and interesting food. ”
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great sangria and food ”
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Outstanding food, love the squid in its own ink, when they have suckling pig its wonderful. ”
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Despite the size of it, they make fantastic food and we ordered almost everything on the menu. ”
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The flan with orange is sooooo good if you still have room at the end of the meal. ”
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The sangria was awesome and so was the food. ”
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The waiter was super friendly and knowledgable of the food. ”
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great experience on many levels, the food the ambience and of course the wine wine. ”
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The chorizo was very good and the potatoes aiola were incredible. ”
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It was thin ribbons of salt cod served with a delicious pepper/almond salsa. ”
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Doesn't have a mix variety of authentic spanish tapas. ”
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It was an warm and welcoming place to bring guests because the staff is accomodating and does not have the typical snobbish attitude a place with such quality food and buzz usually has. ”
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I'm a big fan of Spanish food, having visited Spain and traveled through Madrid, Acaruna, Salamanca, Toledo, etc. ”
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However, my faith in finding authentic tapas in America was restored on Thursday night with Tia Pol, a tiny Chelsea restaurant with a small bar, 5 two tops, and a large booth in the back. ”
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Although tapas is still on the fringe of the American palate, this restaurant makes the food accessible with great atmosphere and drinks. ”
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The food was absolutely wonderful. ”
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The tapas are wonderfully delicious. ”
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There are also specials every night that are interesting and creative dishes. ”
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Great food, a really fun staff and terrific selection of wines. ”
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We were looking forward to authentic Spanish tapas; having been to Spain many times and love food and culture. ”
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The food was fabulous, the service was great, and overall we had a wonderful time. ”
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| menu variety |
100.0% positive |
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good service but the food variety could have been better. ”
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Great food, a really fun staff and terrific selection of wines. ”
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Several items have portion options so you can try several (and at very reasonable prices). ”
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Despite the size of it, they make fantastic food and we ordered almost everything on the menu. ”
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The wine list/cocktails here are great, and the tapas menu (all in Spanish) is incredible. ”
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Doesn't have a mix variety of authentic spanish tapas. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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It is a great place to eat with 1-3 friends as the space is small and cozy. ”
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If you're looking for atmosphere and a good glass of wine this is a great place, but if you have an empty stomach, forget it! ”
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As with any good value place in NYC, be prepared to wait. ”
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This is the best best best place to eat. ”
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Tia Pol is the epitome of what a great neighborhood restaurant should be - great authentic food, nice people, prompt service. ”
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The tiny bar is also a great place for wine a few tapas. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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really like this place and can't wait to go back. ”
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| service |
96.42999649047852% positive |
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Oh, and the atmosphere was very cozy and friendly. ”
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The waitstaff was incredibly attentive, the food was absolutely delicious (and arrived very quickly), and the sangria, delightful. ”
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It was an warm and welcoming place to bring guests because the staff is accomodating and does not have the typical snobbish attitude a place with such quality food and buzz usually has. ”
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absolutely delicious food and great service. ”
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The staff wasn't friendly and the service was disappointing. ”
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good service but the food variety could have been better. ”
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Great food, a really fun staff and terrific selection of wines. ”
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The food was fabulous, the service was great, and overall we had a wonderful time. ”
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Overall, we were delighted with the entire experience, including the polite wait staff! ”
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The waiter was super friendly and knowledgable of the food. ”
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the bartender recommended a great wine, and 3 bottles later, we were glowing with happiness. ”
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The wait staff were top notch and service was excellent. ”
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service was amazing- drinks divine. ”
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Tia Pol is the epitome of what a great neighborhood restaurant should be - great authentic food, nice people, prompt service. ”
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There was a pretty hostess that kept checking up on us and made us feel welcome. ”
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The food is wonderful and the staff is extremely warm. ”
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our waitress (amazing and friendly girl, ask for Meryl) suggested a great bottle of spanish wine for our dinner, along with spanish dessert wine, which i know nothing about. ”
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Waitstaff was friendly and sagria was good. ”
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The atmosphere is cozy and the hostess was gracious and friendly. ”
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Plus, my server was wonderful. ”
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lovely, tiny place with friendly staff. ”
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Cute & friendly with great and interesting food. ”
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Everything was delicious and I would recommend either place to anyone wanting a delicious meal and amazing service. ”
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Waitstaff was attentive and helpful when we had questions. ”
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The service is friendly and down home. ”
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The waitress was really helpful and helped us choose 4/5 tapas, which were all amazing. ”
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Though tiny and always packed the place has a very warm atmosphere created primarily by the staff (esp the owner) who go the extra mile on service with their super friendly disposition, recommendations and generosity. ”
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Love the ambience and the wait staff was very attentive. ”
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| value |
62.5% positive |
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Sangrai is great, a little expensive, but don't let that stop you. ”
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Small and expensive portions. ”
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The prices are awesome too! ”
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Several items have portion options so you can try several (and at very reasonable prices). ”
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Plus, Tia Pol is much less expensive! ”
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think the restaurant is overrated, not a good value, and not worth the hassle. ”
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As with any good value place in NYC, be prepared to wait. ”
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The place is tiny, but that's part of its charm, and when it's warm out, it's worth grabbing a cool drink and waiting outside for a table. ”
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| wait time |
100.0% positive |
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This review is long overdue, but it was an amazing experience. ”
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We didn't wait long for a table and had great wines and some sherry. ”
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Staff are happy for you to sit long after they stop serving lunch. ”
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