(212) 213-2328
37 E 28th St
(Between Madison Avenue and Park Avenue)
New York,
NY
10016
40.7439
-73.9853
Neighborhoods: Midtown, Midtown South Central
Pamplona
What People Are Saying About Pamplona
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene – Alex Urena closed his eponymous restaurant in the Flatiron District and reopened it as this more downscale, tapas-oriented spot named for a Spanish city. The revamped decor is less formal, although the mirrored walls, round lamp-style chandeliers and hotel-like carpeting create a somewhat impersonal ambience. Fortunately the crowd, a mix of foodies and neighborhood folks, settles into plush banquettes to create their own micro-scenes. – – The Food – Chef Urena strives to elevate the presentation of his tapas above bar-food offhandedness. White asparagus,…
12/30/08
comforting but compelling for winter
by yizyaz
go try the braised rabbit, the mariscada & the butternut squash soup
these'll warm you up.
but the chestnut soup, if it's on the menu, is my favorite.
10/07/08
Food Just ok!!
by marshmyler
This restaurant is one of my favorite places to take a group of friends. The dcor and the ambiance are well balanced for the area it is in, not over the top and not to basic. The food is great as well. The group I had gone with had a variety of dishes, all of which were greatly enjoyed. The only negative I could give, would be that the cocktails were not so great.I would recomend to anyone.
- Pros: food,staff,ambiance
- Cons: cocktails
09/18/08
I forget
by DrGeis
I remember reading these reviews and reading their menu, and looking forward to a cool time. Other than the little fried cheeseballs (bunuelos), all I remember is that they brought us the squid-ink pseudo-paella dish, when we had ordered something different. They didn't comp us a drink or dessert for the mistake, and didn't apologize - just asked if it was okay (the error, not the dish). Neither - and perhaps we should've given them the opportunity to rectify, but I'd have expected the manager to come by, apologize, pull the plate, and get us what we ordered stat.
We ordered three tapas plates before the inky rice. I forget the two that weren't fried cheeseballs. Tells me something, I think.
The Details on Pamplona
What to Drink:
Wines by the glass range from $7-$12. A must-try is the Muga Rioja Rosado ($8), a berry-kissed rose that flatters the food well.
Dine at Bar:
The white-topped bar up front provides an alternative if the tables are full, and is a perfect spot to watch the chef up close.
Know Before You Go:
Dishes are priced in three groups: tapas, appetizers and main courses.
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