(646) 233-2742

170 W 4th St (nr. Cornelia St.)
New York, NY 10014 40.7321 -74.0015

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

Hours:

Sun-Thu 5pm-12am

Fri-Sat 5pm-1am

Price:

$$

Last updated 4.14.11

Category:

Restaurants

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American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Group Dining

Cuisine:

Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates

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Las Ramblas

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Greenwich Village's bustling West 4th Street is home to an authentic new tapas bar called Las Ramblas. It is named for a famous pedestrian street in Barcelona, Spain. Las Ramblas at 170 West 4th Street, is b/t Jones & Cornelia Streets & near 6th Avenue in NYC. Compact & inviting with its carefully restored brick walls, Las Ramblas is a haven for tapas aficionados. Executive Chef Fernando Echeverri of Pamplona, Spain, puts out a variety of tapas in addition to special dishes of the day. A carefully selected list of fine wines from Spain's outstanding regions is served by the glass & the…

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The Scene – The Las Ramblas street sign outside the 28-person space refers to the famous street in Barcelona, and the tapas here are more economical than a plane ticket. A friendly staff guides small groups of diners to the day's specials and tapas bar favorites. Exposed brick, a copper bar, a trickling waterfall--all enliven the tapas-sized space. – – The Food – It's hard to go wrong. A base of cured olives and crisp patatas bravas lead to a bubbling order of shrimp in garlic, white wine and lemon--a dish whose sauce demands an extra round of bread for the table. The…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Sangria comes three ways--red pear, white peach and sparkling strawberry--but the draw is the all-Spanish wine list. For something different, try the Txacoli ($35 per bottle), a traditional effervescent wine from the Basque region.
ambiance
95.45000076293945% positive
  1. the food is always consistantly awesome, and the atmosphere is cozy and cool.
  2. This cozy tapas bar has some of the best food in town and the service is unquestionably superb.
  3. Great food and ambience
  4. The space is cozy, with wood/brick decor, and cool fixtures and bar.
  5. having never been there, we thought that the small dining room would be cozy and add ambiance.
  6. Tapas are delicious, waitstaff are always polite, atmosphere is not pretentious.
  7. If you are looking for a quieter, well-priced tapas bar with great atmosphere, this is it!
  8. Loved the tiny, almost cramped but still comfortable, space.
  9. recommend this place to anyone that likes cozy authentic dining (the place is small though so not recommended for groups).
  10. Owner Natalie was very attentive and made the dining experience a whole lot of fun.
  11. Nice ambiance and service was sweet.
  12. With a wide array of food and wine, cozy atmosphere and warm, friendly customer service, Las Ramblas is on the fast track to becoming the hottest tapas bar in NYC.
  13. small place, so it's Ideal for smaller groups or a romantic evening.
  14. The service is impeccable, the food is delightful, and wine is heavenly, and the place is cozy like home.
  15. would have had no problem paying 5 times what we did because the food , atmosphere and, the staff were incredible.
  16. Not only is the food out of this world, but the service is amazing, wine list inspired, and ambience super cozy.
  17. Terrific atmosphere, nice staff, and really good tapas.
  18. The place is very cozy, and I do mean cozy, but it kind of added to the fun.
  19. Everything was perfect, the ambiance/
  20. great ambiance
  21. This tiny restaurant is located on a street full of fun bars and shops.
  22. Txokoli was very refreshing and fun to pour.
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. The dessert was also excellent, a creme brulee flan type of custard.
  2. The specials are amazing; the chef colors outside the lines a bit with creative ingredients (like a whole baby pumpkin filled with perfectly prepared shrimp in a lemon cream sauce?
drinks
94.30999755859375% positive
  1. Everything she suggested, from food to wine, was perfect and she is so, so nice.
  2. And while I didn't have one, the draft beers looked very fresh and tasty.
  3. And Natalie was very knowledgeable when it came to the wine selection.
  4. The employees knew so much about the wine and tapas on the menu it was amazing, and nice to see people who cared so much.
  5. Their sangria was just as delicious as the tapas, and at the end they brought us a "porro" which is a communal wine decanter that you pass around and was the perfect and entertaining cap to a wonderful meal.
  6. Brochetas de ses with the wine reduction accompanied with red wine sangrea and friends laughter, what a nice place.
  7. Food is very good (and filling) and they have a good wine list and tap beer selection.
  8. It is a quaint tapas bar, perfect for a couple of friends or a date.
  9. The service is impeccable, the food is delightful, and wine is heavenly, and the place is cozy like home.
  10. food/drink/price/service. I highly recommend this place.
  11. If you are looking for a quieter, well-priced tapas bar with great atmosphere, this is it!
  12. The staff was extremely friendly, and knowledgable about the dishes and the wine list.
  13. While many rave over the sangria, it's all about the Spanish wines for me.
  14. fabulous food, great wines (and well priced) and such enthusiastic/informative service - i feel like i am getting free spanish lessons with my dinner!
  15. Nice wine list.
  16. The wine was also especially great.
  17. Along with some cold beer from a ice sculpted tap, we devoured some gambas al ajillo, jamón serrano and a mouth-watering tortilla española, all delectable indeed.
  18. The food is incredible, the wine list is nice and well priced, the icy beer tap is great, and the people are warm and knowledgeable.
  19. The food ,service and wine were all fantastic.
  20. very good wine list with a great range of price, regions and grapes.
  21. GREAT Spanish wine list & sangrias.
  22. The food was excellent, the wine list - amazing and I can't say enough about the service.
  23. Reminded me of sitting at a bar in spain drinking vino and eating those yummy tapas =)
  24. The food is amazing (try chanquettes, octopus salad, cheese plate is a MUST) and the wine selection is outstanding.
  25. The space is tiny and intimate, so if you score a table, or a good seat at the bar, you're set for the night.
  26. Great food, great wine list and the friendliest staff in NYC.
  27. This is really a bar with excellent bar food.
  28. The space is cozy, with wood/brick decor, and cool fixtures and bar.
  29. Selection of wines by the glass was very good.
  30. dont have words to describe this Tapas bar is an awesome place to hang out having a good time.
  31. It was easy to talk, the wait staff was very attentive, and they have an incredible Spanish wine list.
  32. Try the Pago del Vicario if you like red wine, and don't miss the gambas.
  33. Pricey but not as pricey as other tapas bar.
  34. Not only is the food out of this world, but the service is amazing, wine list inspired, and ambience super cozy.
  35. If you want to enjoy with the best sangria and wine in New York go this place!
  36. and good beer nice and cold.
  37. This cozy tapas bar has some of the best food in town and the service is unquestionably superb.
  38. am so happy I decided to go because we had a splendid time due to the amazingly tasty tapas, the excellent wine selection and the very welcome and friendly staff.
  39. We will definitely go back, as there is so much more to try, including what look like some decent values on the wine list.
  40. Great wine!
  41. With a wide array of food and wine, cozy atmosphere and warm, friendly customer service, Las Ramblas is on the fast track to becoming the hottest tapas bar in NYC.
food quality
96.04999542236328% positive
  1. Nice food
  2. Everything was absolutely delicious!
  3. love dining throughout NYC and by far, Las Ramblas is my pick for best authentic Spanish Tapas in NYC.
  4. The management /waitstaff is wonderful; the food is delicious and great portions for tapas; the sangria is yummy and I always leave with a nice buzz.
  5. Everything she suggested, from food to wine, was perfect and she is so, so nice.
  6. We loved the garlic shrimp and dried Spanish tuna.
  7. Not only is the food out of this world, but the service is amazing, wine list inspired, and ambience super cozy.
  8. The dessert was also excellent, a creme brulee flan type of custard.
  9. Great food and ambience
  10. The mussel sauce was great and the vinegary salad dressing contrasted nicely with the rest of the richer food.
  11. Reminded me of sitting at a bar in spain drinking vino and eating those yummy tapas =)
  12. am so happy I decided to go because we had a splendid time due to the amazingly tasty tapas, the excellent wine selection and the very welcome and friendly staff.
  13. Our favorite dish was Spanish Tuna dish.
  14. Our server was so nice and courteous, and the food was delicious and not too heavy.
  15. Their sangria was just as delicious as the tapas, and at the end they brought us a "porro" which is a communal wine decanter that you pass around and was the perfect and entertaining cap to a wonderful meal.
  16. definitely recommend this place for people who love to have many great tasting dishes all in one meal!
  17. Everything was good, with the meatballs and potatoes just being average.
  18. The specials are amazing; the chef colors outside the lines a bit with creative ingredients (like a whole baby pumpkin filled with perfectly prepared shrimp in a lemon cream sauce?
  19. And I have to say, for a place that tiny, they did not rush you whatsoever - now that's authentic Spain!
  20. Most authentic tapas experience in NYC.
  21. The garlic shrimp was delicious, and came sizzling from the kitchen.
  22. Food was delicious (we tried 6 tapas, including grilled octopus, chorizo, meatballs, and omelette, which were all wonderful).
  23. the food is always consistantly awesome, and the atmosphere is cozy and cool.
  24. would recommend the shrimp.
  25. The specials were especially interesting, especially the monk fish with serrano ham - delicious!
  26. The duck sausage with quail eggs is outstanding!
  27. fabulous food, great wines (and well priced) and such enthusiastic/informative service - i feel like i am getting free spanish lessons with my dinner!
  28. Try everything, all the food is great!
  29. My husband and I often visit Spain and we particularly love Spanish food.
  30. The food was excellent, the wine list - amazing and I can't say enough about the service.
  31. The tapas were delicious.
  32. The staff was extremely friendly, and knowledgable about the dishes and the wine list.
  33. After being in Spain almost 3 months ago, my friends and I were craving some authentic tapas.
  34. Its definitly not a place for a big group, but the food is amazing!
  35. ...Calamarie very hard and taste like rubber band the one thing I like was the shrimp best shrimp tapas delicious.
  36. This cozy tapas bar has some of the best food in town and the service is unquestionably superb.
  37. Cheap tasty food, delicious sangrea
  38. highly recommend their signature shrimp tapa, so delicious and we couldn't stop dipping their fresh bread, which we never ran low on, in the amazing broth (garlicky, peppery, yummy!)
  39. The tapas were absolutely delicious, the service impecable.
  40. The food was not good.
  41. Not to say that the other menu items play second fiddle to these; everything is equally delicious!
  42. The food was great.
  43. We dine out A LOT, and this was the most subpar service we've ever encountered, with mediocre food to boot.
  44. Decor, food, and service are excellent.
  45. We ordered a bunch of stuff, all fantastic, and sangria which was friggin' delicious.
  46. The food was excellent and the waiter was a sweetie.
  47. And while I didn't have one, the draft beers looked very fresh and tasty.
  48. too good for words), but he always seems to incorporate the authentic Spanish flavors we?
  49. The food is incredible, the wine list is nice and well priced, the icy beer tap is great, and the people are warm and knowledgeable.
  50. would have had no problem paying 5 times what we did because the food , atmosphere and, the staff were incredible.
  51. Shrimp in garlic sauce was just that with nothing at all to distinguish it; this place is SO overrated I can't believe it.
  52. The food is incredible, and although the restaurant is small, it is not overly crowded and I felt like we were the only two people in there (even though every table was taken).
  53. The seafood dishes in particular were all excellent.
  54. And the food is AMAZING.
  55. The food ,service and wine were all fantastic.
  56. Tapas are delicious, waitstaff are always polite, atmosphere is not pretentious.
  57. food/drink/price/service. I highly recommend this place.
  58. The food is amazing (try chanquettes, octopus salad, cheese plate is a MUST) and the wine selection is outstanding.
  59. The sardines are tasty but very bony.
  60. The service is impeccable, the food is delightful, and wine is heavenly, and the place is cozy like home.
  61. You must try the red pear sangria, totally yummy!
  62. This is really a bar with excellent bar food.
  63. Food was great and having been to Spain and more specifically it's namesake "Las Ramblas" in Barcelona, I found it truly authentic.
  64. With a wide array of food and wine, cozy atmosphere and warm, friendly customer service, Las Ramblas is on the fast track to becoming the hottest tapas bar in NYC.
  65. Delicous food, a WONDERFUL wait staff, and great friends made for the perfect start to our night.
  66. Sangria felt like it had no alcohol, but it was tasty (strawberry one) Service was very pleasant.
  67. The food is amazing, so flavorful.
  68. Each dish was extremely flavorful and the portions were perfect.
  69. The prices are very reasonable and the food is phenomenal.
  70. The potatoes were good but didn't stand out.
  71. sampled about 4 tapas and all were very tasty, fair priced and decent portions.
  72. have never been to a restaurant where the food is so consistently good, and the place always packed, where the staff is so unfailingly helpful and courteous.
  73. Great food, great wine list and the friendliest staff in NYC.
  74. The cured meats were fantastic, especially the Serrano ham.
  75. recommend this place to anyone that likes cozy authentic dining (the place is small though so not recommended for groups).
  76. thanks for a great meal.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The food is amazing (try chanquettes, octopus salad, cheese plate is a MUST) and the wine selection is outstanding.
  2. am so happy I decided to go because we had a splendid time due to the amazingly tasty tapas, the excellent wine selection and the very welcome and friendly staff.
  3. The employees knew so much about the wine and tapas on the menu it was amazing, and nice to see people who cared so much.
  4. Not to say that the other menu items play second fiddle to these; everything is equally delicious!
  5. And Natalie was very knowledgeable when it came to the wine selection.
  6. Food is very good (and filling) and they have a good wine list and tap beer selection.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. recently discovered a great new little restaurant in the West Village -- Las Ramblas.
  2. Great tapas in a great little place
  3. Anyway nice place to meet someone new forget about you having privacy you dont have privacy at all and make sure you wear a heavy perfume cause otherwise you smell people body odors and mints evryone is almost on top of each other.
  4. have never been to a restaurant where the food is so consistently good, and the place always packed, where the staff is so unfailingly helpful and courteous.
  5. Brochetas de ses with the wine reduction accompanied with red wine sangrea and friends laughter, what a nice place.
  6. It is a great place for a date as it is pretty small, seats about 30-35.
  7. It' s very nice place.
  8. What a great place!
  9. If you want to enjoy with the best sangria and wine in New York go this place!
  10. And we just found the best place to do it!
  11. It is a great restaurant, so quiet, and it remind me a kind
  12. This is a great tapas experience, with unpretentious service from servers who never lose their cool, even as the restaurant heats up.
  13. wednesday...Very small place my husband is 6'2" he was very cramp againts the wall nice place
  14. But the best quality of this place is the friendliness of the staff and of the hard working owner, Nathalie.
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. We will definitely go back, as there is so much more to try, including what look like some decent values on the wine list.
  2. Great experience - we'll return.
service
95.83000183105469% positive
  1. Even in a small, busy space, the service was extremely attentive and friendly.
  2. The tapas were absolutely delicious, the service impecable.
  3. Family owned, and service is EXCELLENT.
  4. am so happy I decided to go because we had a splendid time due to the amazingly tasty tapas, the excellent wine selection and the very welcome and friendly staff.
  5. Excellent tapas with even better service
  6. Nice ambiance and service was sweet.
  7. This cozy tapas bar has some of the best food in town and the service is unquestionably superb.
  8. Was drinking Sangria at another Spanish joint nearby when the Spanish bartender at this well established place recommended Las Ramblas to us as a place for some real deal Spanish tapas.
  9. The food is incredible, the wine list is nice and well priced, the icy beer tap is great, and the people are warm and knowledgeable.
  10. This is a great tapas experience, with unpretentious service from servers who never lose their cool, even as the restaurant heats up.
  11. Everyone was so attentive and friendly.
  12. My friend and I love people watching in Greenwich Village.
  13. food/drink/price/service. I highly recommend this place.
  14. would have had no problem paying 5 times what we did because the food , atmosphere and, the staff were incredible.
  15. The staff at Las Ramblas is great and this truly is one of the best tapas and sangria places in the city.
  16. The hostess/waitress was extremely pleasant and informative.
  17. The employees knew so much about the wine and tapas on the menu it was amazing, and nice to see people who cared so much.
  18. But the best quality of this place is the friendliness of the staff and of the hard working owner, Nathalie.
  19. The service is warm and friendly.
  20. We dine out A LOT, and this was the most subpar service we've ever encountered, with mediocre food to boot.
  21. From their friendly/proffesional service to their AMAZING tappas you would be hard pressed not to enjoy yourselves.
  22. The staff is so friendly and on top of everything!
  23. This is a well-run establishment with a good sense of customer service.
  24. The food was excellent and the waiter was a sweetie.
  25. Our server was so nice and courteous, and the food was delicious and not too heavy.
  26. Owner Natalie was very attentive and made the dining experience a whole lot of fun.
  27. The staff is incredibly helpful and friendly.
  28. fabulous food, great wines (and well priced) and such enthusiastic/informative service - i feel like i am getting free spanish lessons with my dinner!
  29. although i've never been in a such a tight room of happy hungry people.
  30. Delicious tapas (generous portions no less), out of this world sangria and fabulous service.
  31. Joined some friends for a birthday party here, and although it is not the best space for groups, they did a great job accomodating about 15 or so people coming and going throughout the evening.
  32. Her staff enjoys being a part of the experience too.
  33. Terrific atmosphere, nice staff, and really good tapas.
  34. Staff is friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and anticipates needs very quickly.
  35. With a wide array of food and wine, cozy atmosphere and warm, friendly customer service, Las Ramblas is on the fast track to becoming the hottest tapas bar in NYC.
  36. The staff was extremely friendly, and knowledgable about the dishes and the wine list.
  37. The food was excellent, the wine list - amazing and I can't say enough about the service.
  38. Our waiter was extremely attentive and considerate.
  39. The food is incredible, and although the restaurant is small, it is not overly crowded and I felt like we were the only two people in there (even though every table was taken).
  40. The staff here was incredible.
  41. Anyway nice place to meet someone new forget about you having privacy you dont have privacy at all and make sure you wear a heavy perfume cause otherwise you smell people body odors and mints evryone is almost on top of each other.
  42. good service good tapas El conejo
  43. The portions are great for tapas, and the service cannot be topped.
  44. The service was attentive, our water glasses were always full.
  45. It was easy to talk, the wait staff was very attentive, and they have an incredible Spanish wine list.
  46. Decor, food, and service are excellent.
  47. The servers were very attentive, answered all our questions, and made good recommendations.
  48. have never been to a restaurant where the food is so consistently good, and the place always packed, where the staff is so unfailingly helpful and courteous.
  49. The food ,service and wine were all fantastic.
  50. The bartender and two servers I interacted with were fantastic!
  51. Asked the helpful staff if it is part of chain, and they said the owners had a few restaurants (including Burito Loco nextdoor), but that it's a new creation.
  52. Natalie, our waitress, is now one of our favorite people in Manhattan.
  53. Delicous food, a WONDERFUL wait staff, and great friends made for the perfect start to our night.
  54. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
  55. service is was excellent all waitress very friendly and nice
  56. Great food, great wine list and the friendliest staff in NYC.
  57. The service is impeccable, the food is delightful, and wine is heavenly, and the place is cozy like home.
  58. definitely recommend this place for people who love to have many great tasting dishes all in one meal!
  59. Not only is the food out of this world, but the service is amazing, wine list inspired, and ambience super cozy.
  60. We picked the tapas we did after having a nice conversation with our server, who was as friendly as she was knowledgeable.
value
92.30999946594238% positive
  1. very good wine list with a great range of price, regions and grapes.
  2. Delicious tapas (generous portions no less), out of this world sangria and fabulous service.
  3. Each dish was extremely flavorful and the portions were perfect.
  4. It seemed a good value, we were full for $
  5. sampled about 4 tapas and all were very tasty, fair priced and decent portions.
  6. Pricey but not as pricey as other tapas bar.
  7. The prices are reasonable, but don't come too hungry.
  8. The portions are great for tapas, and the service cannot be topped.
  9. The prices are very reasonable and the food is phenomenal.
  10. food/drink/price/service. I highly recommend this place.
  11. The management /waitstaff is wonderful; the food is delicious and great portions for tapas; the sangria is yummy and I always leave with a nice buzz.
  12. We will definitely go back, as there is so much more to try, including what look like some decent values on the wine list.
  13. The prices are great.
3 Star Rating: Average

02/11/12

good hangout place

by NancyG1126 at Citysearch

Cozy place but food is not what I was expecting.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/05/11

Best Tapas in NYC

by Whatzda411joe at Citysearch

I rate Las Ramblas 5 stars based upon:

The Sangria Awesomely great comes different ways. Along with an amazing vast menu.

The great and attentive service every time I am there.

I am now a regular.

See you all ther next Friday

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/01/09

Great Tapas Spot!

by NYCjax7 at Citysearch

Rarely my boyfriend get time to go out as we both work such crazy schedules. This place was amazing and made our 'date night' that much more enjoyable. The food was excellent, the wine list - amazing and I can't say enough about the service. Our waiter was extremely attentive and considerate.

We will definitely be back! Thanks Las Ramblas!

  • Pros: Good atmosphere, friendly service, good food
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/17/09

Can't Get Enough!!!!

Contributor at Citysearch

If your traveling to NYC, or live there and are looking a new place to eat.....Las Ramblas should NOT be missed. From their friendly/proffesional service to their AMAZING tappas you would be hard pressed not to enjoy yourselves......Out Door tables are a must if you enjoy people watching (best in the city)....If your their with friends try a Porron (Spanish drinking device, very fun) and if your not that great with wine, they have that covered too....with an in-house expert.....I give this place 5 stars easy....the food is always consistantly awesome, and the atmosphere is cozy and cool....perfect for a date or family and friends

Geoff R.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/16/09

Tiny place! Tiny portions.

by violette06 at Citysearch

Can't say it was bad overall, but the space is so tiny, it was hard to enjoy it. I am a small person, but was afraid to move my elbow so that I don't move my neighbor's plate. Sangria felt like it had no alcohol, but it was tasty (strawberry one) Service was very pleasant.

  • Pros: Food taste, sangria, service, location
  • Cons: tiny space, tiny portions,

The Details on Las Ramblas

Place Categories:

  • amazing spanish food
  • best authentic spanish tapas
  • great tapas place
  • friendly wait staff
  • best red pear sangria
  • perfect everything
  • great red wine
  • great portions
  • cozy atmosphere
  • favorite people
  • friendly server
  • recommend garlic shrimp
  • cold good beer
  • helpful everyone
  • cozy spanish tapas bar
  • favorite dish
  • great whole experience
  • not best space
  • great new little restaurant
  • nice waitress
  • decent best value
  • great prices
  • mediocre food
  • excellent friendly customer service
  • likes cozy authentic dining

Message from Las Ramblas

  • Winter Wine Flights

Greenwich Village's bustling West 4th Street is home to an authentic new tapas bar called Las Ramblas. It is named for a famous pedestrian street in Barcelona, Spain. Las Ramblas at 170 West 4th Street, is b/t Jones & Cornelia Streets & near 6th Avenue in NYC. Compact & inviting with its carefully restored brick walls, Las Ramblas is a haven for tapas aficionados. Executive Chef Fernando Echeverri of Pamplona, Spain, puts out a variety of tapas in addition to special dishes of the day. A carefully selected list of fine wines from Spain's outstanding regions is served by the glass & the bottle. For Sangria lovers, the drink comes three ways, each in a tall, chilled glass or a pitcher & topped with a different fruit. For an authentic Tapas experience, Las Ramblas is open daily from 4pm-1am except Friday & Saturday from 4pm-2am. Join us for our Monday Night Spanish Wine Flights

Las Ramblas