Sala One Nine

Spanish cuisine inspired by tradition and a sense of place and home in a warm and relaxed environment.

(212) 229-2300

35 W 19th St (nr. Sixth Ave.)
New York, NY 10011 40.7396 -73.9925

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Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Midtown

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Hours:

Mon-Thu 11:30am-12am

Fri-Sat 11:30am-2am

Sun 12pm-10pm

Price:

$$$

Last updated 4.14.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene

Cuisine:

Spanish

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What People Are Saying About Sala One Nine

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Sala One Nine

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Enjoy Happy Hour at Sala One Nine-Mon-Fri 4pm to 7pm, 2 for 1 for beer, wine & sangria! (at the bar area only).Sala 19 can host large sit down dinners and cocktail parties up to 125 people. On & Off Site Catering. Sala One Nine is a full service Spanish restaurant and bar featuring food and drink from all regions of Spain. In addition to lunch, dinner and daily deliveries, we also specialize in fully staffed catering and event planning. We can arrange for an array of services including but not limited to location scouting, equipment rental, music, lighting and floral arrangements. Whether your…

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In Short – The bright space is lit by colorful jeweled chandeliers and features rustic arches above prints of Pamplona. The Valencian chef is inspired by the foods of all 17 Spanish regions. Choices extend from paella and gambas al ajillo (shrimp in garlic oil), to tortillas Espanola and corbero a la segoviana (roasted lamb). The full menu is served at the granite bar, where Spanish sherries and wines, such as Oloroso and Rioja, are poured.

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The Extras:
Visit the original Sala on the Bowery.
Catering:
The restaurant specializes in fully staffed catering and event planning. Employees will arrange locations, equipment, music, lighting and floral arrangements on- or off-site.
Save Money:
Happy hour offers two-for-one deals Monday through Friday from 5pm to 7pm.
ambiance
70.0% positive
  1. “mediocre food, dull atmosphere”
  2. “Great food, good service and nice decor.”
  3. “Loved the ambiance of the restaurant.”
  4. “Place: good atmosphere: shadow cast tables, two bars, awkward winterized entrance, mid-block Flatiron location; no coat check.”
  5. “Located on a sleepy street in flatiron (sister location is down on bowery), this small and intimate bar features a terrific happy hour (2-for-1) and great spanish wines.”
  6. “The restaurant itself if gorgeous, beautiful art and design, my boyfriend and i loved the atmosphere.”
  7. “wonderful food, great ambience, amazing food”
  8. “My friends (maybe 20 people) have come here after work for Sala's so-called "happy" hour several times, because of its central location, but now unanimously agree that Sala is the worst bar weve encountered in 5 years of hanging out in Manhattan.”
  9. “Sala One Nine isn't the most authentic Spanish cuisine you can find in the city but it's still good and the atmosphere is as alluring as the food.”
  10. “The decor is dark and sexy and the food is simply amazing!”
dessert
80.0% positive
  1. “Summary: If you go, expect reliable slightly above average food for the price; and definitely eat at the bar or go when the staff is less taxed -- they seem not to be the cream of the crop here and need to be unlittered by needy customers to really provid”
  2. “definitely recommend the fried apple dessert.”
  3. “Our $9 wine tasted like Carlo Rossi, the goat cheese app like the fryer it was made in, our mussels were raw and the molten chocolate cake was the worst I've had!”
  4. “We ended up ordering extra tapas and dessert which were delicious but my favorite is their awesome sangria.”
  5. “As soon as we finished our delicious desert our check was placed on the table.”
drinks
76.31999969482422% positive
  1. “Tapas and food are a bit expensive for happy hour but, hey, if you're tipsy over the strong drinks, you have to eat sometime.”
  2. “Located on a sleepy street in flatiron (sister location is down on bowery), this small and intimate bar features a terrific happy hour (2-for-1) and great spanish wines.”
  3. “Good bar, good venue, but sub-par table service”
  4. “not only we had great food and wine, but also we have been accommodated in perfect manners although the place was packed.”
  5. “We sat at the bar and enjoyed more small plates and yes, the sangria.”
  6. “They seated us right away and gave us yummy drinks.”
  7. “My friends (maybe 20 people) have come here after work for Sala's so-called "happy" hour several times, because of its central location, but now unanimously agree that Sala is the worst bar weve encountered in 5 years of hanging out in Manhattan.”
  8. “Make a reservation in advance, we didn't but the wait wasn't too bad at the bar.”
  9. “Had no reservation but we got to take over the bar section and the waitress/waiters were great.”
  10. “few girlfriends and I went to Sala One Nine last thursday night, unfortunately we didnt have a reservation and weren't able to get a table, but the host was really nice and made space for us at the bar so we could order food and hang out.”
  11. “have been to Sala a few times the food is average, the drinks are decent.”
  12. “Our $9 wine tasted like Carlo Rossi, the goat cheese app like the fryer it was made in, our mussels were raw and the molten chocolate cake was the worst I've had!”
  13. “reservation is recommended, and the bar can get very packed, making the whole restaurant a little loud.”
  14. “If you are a 20-something female who's really proudof eating out in NYc and don't know anything about food or wine but like to hear yourself, you will love this place.”
  15. “don't really drink but my friends enjoyed the Sangria and we all had a good time.”
  16. “THe food was really good and they kept the drinks always full.”
  17. “went one Saturday night with a group of 4 and without reservations, so there was a long wait, and the crowd at the bar was a little much, but no worries, you're right beside the Flatiron Lounge, one of the best cocktail places in the city.”
  18. “God awful food and wine!”
  19. “Summary: If you go, expect reliable slightly above average food for the price; and definitely eat at the bar or go when the staff is less taxed -- they seem not to be the cream of the crop here and need to be unlittered by needy customers to really provid”
food quality
85.0% positive
  1. “We especially LOVED the fried goat cheese and we ended up ordering another round of that along with the potatoes with spicy sauce.”
  2. “Great food, good service and nice decor.”
  3. “As soon as we finished our delicious desert our check was placed on the table.”
  4. “Sala One Nine isn't the most authentic Spanish cuisine you can find in the city but it's still good and the atmosphere is as alluring as the food.”
  5. “The tapas was amazing, especially the Portobello mushrooms and it may have been the best Mussels I've ever had.”
  6. “My friend and I really enjoyed the grilled shrimp with sliced almonds and scallions as well as the croquettes with serrano ham.”
  7. “few girlfriends and I went to Sala One Nine last thursday night, unfortunately we didnt have a reservation and weren't able to get a table, but the host was really nice and made space for us at the bar so we could order food and hang out.”
  8. “wonderful food, great ambience, amazing food”
  9. “The decor is dark and sexy and the food is simply amazing!”
  10. “The Tostas are excellent too, the roasted pork loin with gruyere was unbelievable as were the duck and ham with brie.”
  11. “The food was delicious and the waitress was great!”
  12. “Red Sangria was very delicious.”
  13. “have already been there three times since they've opened, once for lunch where I had the most amazing spanish sandwich, and twice for dinner with a group of friends.”
  14. “Same goes for the bacon wrapped dates, and the soup of the day- an amazing white gazpacho with almonds.”
  15. “have been to Sala a few times the food is average, the drinks are decent.”
  16. “God awful food and wine!”
  17. “not only we had great food and wine, but also we have been accommodated in perfect manners although the place was packed.”
  18. “If you are a 20-something female who's really proudof eating out in NYc and don't know anything about food or wine but like to hear yourself, you will love this place.”
  19. “Not the best tapas in town, but if you want a good yummy place for groups, definitely try Sala 19.”
  20. “They seated us right away and gave us yummy drinks.”
  21. “THe food was really good and they kept the drinks always full.”
  22. “The waitress was really sweet and the food was incredible.”
  23. “Tapas and food are a bit expensive for happy hour but, hey, if you're tipsy over the strong drinks, you have to eat sometime.”
  24. “We ended up ordering extra tapas and dessert which were delicious but my favorite is their awesome sangria.”
  25. “Absolutely the most authentic spanish food in the city!”
  26. “the food at sala one nine is the closes to "authentic" spanish i have had in iew york.”
  27. “Summary: If you go, expect reliable slightly above average food for the price; and definitely eat at the bar or go when the staff is less taxed -- they seem not to be the cream of the crop here and need to be unlittered by needy customers to really provid”
  28. “The selections were great, there was plenty tapas/entrees to choose from, we had the Paella, which was really tasty, we also had the coquetas hamon it was just delightful.”
  29. “the sangria is delicious and the portions are not skimpy at all.”
  30. “mediocre food, dull atmosphere”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “The selections were great, there was plenty tapas/entrees to choose from, we had the Paella, which was really tasty, we also had the coquetas hamon it was just delightful.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “not only we had great food and wine, but also we have been accommodated in perfect manners although the place was packed.”
  2. “Not the best tapas in town, but if you want a good yummy place for groups, definitely try Sala 19.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone, and I'll be back for sure!”
  2. “highly recommend this place and will certainly return myself.”
service
69.33000087738037% positive
  1. “Our latest outing involved a perfect example: the overworked buser dumped dirty placeware, whilst cleaning, on the back of my friend in the tight dining area and didn't apologize (stunning); when the server was told, we received only a curt "sorry" follow”
  2. “Great food, good service and nice decor.”
  3. “For a more low key experince with great Sangrias, tapas, and good service, check out Sala on Bowery.”
  4. “Summary: If you go, expect reliable slightly above average food for the price; and definitely eat at the bar or go when the staff is less taxed -- they seem not to be the cream of the crop here and need to be unlittered by needy customers to really provid”
  5. “The bartenders are unfailingly rude, forgetful, apathetic, and will undoubtedly overcharge you and try to get away with this.”
  6. “only would recommend Sala One Nine if you prefer a crowded scene with rude service and sucky happy hour.”
  7. “The very friendly reservationist mistakenly thought that there was space open for us, and told me she'd call back to confirm.”
  8. “However, table service was, frankly, terrible on both occasions.”
  9. “the staff is knowledgeable and very friendly.”
  10. “The service is absolutely terrible.”
  11. “The staff was attentive & helpful with suggestions.”
  12. “The food was delicious and the waitress was great!”
  13. “The dates are the best, as the friendly staff will always let you know.”
  14. “The service was wonderful and they were so pleasant.”
  15. “The waitress was really sweet and the food was incredible.”
  16. “My friends (maybe 20 people) have come here after work for Sala's so-called "happy" hour several times, because of its central location, but now unanimously agree that Sala is the worst bar weve encountered in 5 years of hanging out in Manhattan.”
  17. “Service was okay, a little disappointed by the unfriendly wait staff, host was very nice (he might have been the manager though).”
  18. “The attitude is always friendly if maybe a little more posh at night, but that's to be expected.”
  19. “It seems Sala likes to hire presumably cheap bus labor providing very awkwardly busing service while the wait staff is therefore theoretically less burdened yet thet latter still remains inattentive and aloof.”
  20. “Had no reservation but we got to take over the bar section and the waitress/waiters were great.”
  21. “However, the restaurant lost our reservation and although it was early and the place was still fairly empy, the host was extremely rude & obnoxious about the terms under which he would accomodate our party.”
  22. “-our waiter was nice but one of the hostesses/waitress was VERY, VERY RUDE.”
  23. “They were super busy and needed to ask for our table after we finished dining, but the hostess felt so bad to move us that she bought us another pitcher!”
  24. “Until they hire some decent help (people who can talk and add two numbers together), you're gonna get screwed.”
  25. “Good bar, good venue, but sub-par table service”
value
80.0% positive
  1. “Summary: If you go, expect reliable slightly above average food for the price; and definitely eat at the bar or go when the staff is less taxed -- they seem not to be the cream of the crop here and need to be unlittered by needy customers to really provid”
  2. “It seems Sala likes to hire presumably cheap bus labor providing very awkwardly busing service while the wait staff is therefore theoretically less burdened yet thet latter still remains inattentive and aloof.”
  3. “Tapas and food are a bit expensive for happy hour but, hey, if you're tipsy over the strong drinks, you have to eat sometime.”
  4. “the sangria is delicious and the portions are not skimpy at all.”
  5. “The sangria was really good too and for our group we got 2 pitchers for the price of one because we showed up before happy hour was over!”
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “went one Saturday night with a group of 4 and without reservations, so there was a long wait, and the crowd at the bar was a little much, but no worries, you're right beside the Flatiron Lounge, one of the best cocktail places in the city.”
  2. “Our latest outing involved a perfect example: the overworked buser dumped dirty placeware, whilst cleaning, on the back of my friend in the tight dining area and didn't apologize (stunning); when the server was told, we received only a curt "sorry" follow”
  3. “This is not to discourage anyone, its just not a good feeling when you want to sit and relax after a long work week, to feel rushed to leave.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/16/11

Great happy hour! Awesome sangria and tapas

by CityGirlL1 at Citysearch

If you find yourself in the Flatiron area, be sure to try Sala 19. The happy hour is great, all of the tapas we tried were yummy and the space is very cool!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/04/08

Best bar in manhattan

by jnolan122 at Citysearch

Sala is really one of the best hide-away bars in the city. Located on a sleepy street in flatiron (sister location is down on bowery), this small and intimate bar features a terrific happy hour (2-for-1) and great spanish wines. I have yet to try a tapa I didn't love.

  • Pros: happy hour, wine, tapas, girls
  • Cons: none
4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/02/08

Best Tapas with Friends

by HeatherMT at Citysearch

Food was great! Fried Goat Cheese was A+ along with the garlic shrimp.Red Sangria was very delicious. Loved the ambiance of the restaurant. A lot of group dinners were happening mixed with a few couples. Downstairs bar area very nice, but not a lot of people for a Friday night. Service was okay, a little disappointed by the unfriendly wait staff, host was very nice (he might have been the manager though).

  • Pros: Ambience, Great for large parties, Food, and Sangria
  • Cons: Service-unfriendly
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/12/08

Perfect Experience

by tomrady75 at Citysearch

This was one of those evening that I have wanted to write about everyday, but felt the need to make it so detailed and so descriptive that I have not gotten to it yet.

It was honestly one of the top 10 dining experiences I have had in NY. The food, the service, the wine. It was all perfect. I hope you enjoy as much as I did!

  • Pros: ambiance,food,service
  • Cons: crowded
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/30/08

delish white sangria!

by Slupe at Citysearch

Felt the need to send another positive review since someone panned it so bad. Ate here last Thursday and thought it was fabulous! Had the white sangria- YUM! First sangria I have ever had in a restaurant that didn't taste like a pitcher of fruit juice. It actually tasted like SANGRIA! And maybe the previous reviewer had a bad batch, because the goat cheese apps were terrific when we had them! Same goes for the bacon wrapped dates, and the soup of the day- an amazing white gazpacho with almonds. They were super busy and needed to ask for our table after we finished dining, but the hostess felt so bad to move us that she bought us another pitcher! I highly recommend this place and will certainly return myself...

The Details on Sala One Nine

Place Categories:

  • great the food
  • great red sangria
  • great extra tapas
  • good service
  • helpful staff
  • rude table service
  • favorite tapas place
  • very nice host
  • definitely recommend fried apple dessert
  • forgetful bartenders
  • terrific happy hour
  • worst bar
  • good feeling
  • mediocre food
  • most amazing spanish sandwich
  • great low enough
  • very friendly reservationist
  • authentic spanish food
  • loved ambiance
  • decent help
  • really enjoyed grilled shrimp
  • really tasty paella
  • likes sala
  • always full drinks
  • great margarita

Message from Sala One Nine

  • Perfect Lunch Spot
  • Happy Hour Monday-Friday 4-7pm
  • Good for Groups, Catering

Enjoy Happy Hour at Sala One Nine-

Mon-Fri 4pm to 7pm, 2 for 1 for beer, wine & sangria! (at the bar area only).

Sala 19 can host large sit down dinners and cocktail parties up to 125 people. On & Off Site Catering.

Sala One Nine is a full service Spanish restaurant and bar featuring food and drink from all regions of Spain. In addition to lunch, dinner and daily deliveries, we also specialize in fully staffed catering and event planning. We can arrange for an array of services including but not limited to location scouting, equipment rental, music, lighting and floral arrangements. Whether your next gathering is an intimate dinner, cocktail party or a large scale office event, our well trained staff can make your part a memorable one.

Sala One Nine

Happy Hour from 4 to 7pm! Buy One, Get One Free - Sangria, Beer or Wine

Monday - Friday 4-7pm

Sala One Nine - 35 W 19th StNew York, NY10011 - (212) 229-2300

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