La Zarza Restaurant

La Zarza Restaurant is the most sophisticated and hippest restaurant in New York's East Village call for a reservation today! (347) 201-4520

(347) 201-4520

166 1st Ave (10th St & 11th St)
New York, NY 10009 40.72897 -73.98431

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Neighborhoods: East Village, Downtown

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Hours:

Mon-Fri 5pm-1am

Sat 11am-1am

Sun 11am-1am

Price:

$$$

Last updated 5.12.12

Category:

Singles Bars, Lounges

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Restaurant Special Features:

Private Rooms, Date Spot, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Online Reservations, Live Music, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Notable Wine List

Cuisine:

Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Latin American, Mediterranean, Argentinean

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, Live Music

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The Owner

La Zarza Restaurant

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La Zarza Restaurant is the most sophisticated and hippest restaurant in New York's East Village for Spanish Tapas and a great time. We offer entrees you will not find anywhere else in New York, which makes us the best place to eat and drink for visitors and residents of East Village.

Our Spanish cuisine and lively atmosphere makes the experience at La Zarza Restaurant one of a kind. The harmonious combination of cultures is housed in a candle-lit, rustic space with Spanish inspired decor you will only find at La Zarza Restaurant. We also offer live music every Friday and Saturday so you can enjoy our delicious tapas along with authentic Spanish guitar playing.

Want the best Spanish tapas, cocktails and atmosphere in New York, NY? Then call and make a reservation today at La Zarza Restaurant today (347) 201-4520

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Featured Review

Aaron Barker

Contributor

In Short – A rustic-urban ambiance--think wood meets exposed brick--infuses this bi-level boite where DJs drop global beats and the kitchen crafts Argentinean-Spanish hybrids. Either sup on entrees, such as Patagonian rib-eye steak kicked up with chimichurri sauce and grilled duck magret partnered with blackberries, or concoct a meal from plentiful small plates. Almond-stuffed dates wrapped in smoked bacon, quince-glazed short ribs and crispy calamari provide a precursor for a dessert empanada oozing with gooey chocolate.

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
Opt for a cucumber-tequila cocktail amped up with muddled jalapenos, or try a pitcher of sangria available in three fruity flavors: strawberry, peach-mango or guava-pineapple.
When to Go:
Only the front dining room is open during weekdays, so tables are scarce after 8pm.
The Extras:
Sit at the bar and look down: A forest's worth of wood is nestled beneath a layer of glass.
ambiance
96.96999549865723% positive
  1. “nice decor”
  2. “The food is spectacular, the service was great, the atmosphere is romantic and they make the best mojitos Ive ever had.”
  3. “Had a romantic dinner during the week.”
  4. “Food is great and the atmosphere was very nice with music of a live flamenco guitar.”
  5. “nice atmosphere”
  6. “highly recommend this place, the ambience is great for a date, a cocktail after work, or just to sit by yourself and listen soft live music.”
  7. “very cute place, with great decor ( seems like it would be awesome for dates)”
  8. “Romantic atmosphere with killer cocktails!”
  9. “was looking for a cozy and romantic place to met up with my boyfriend.”
  10. “Food was great, ambience was perfect (there is a dj playing music from Spain and Argentina).”
  11. “We had a really great time there, the place is very romantic and cute.”
  12. “First impressions were good, dark, cozy place with a fun vibe.”
  13. “The atmosphere was very romantic and located in a trendy area of the lower east side of NYC.”
  14. “However, the atmosphere was a +++++, nice soft music with real rose petals on the benches.”
  15. “Very nice ambiance, delicious food, great drinks and an attentive waitstaff made La Zarza a very nice experience.”
  16. “I'll definitely be back next week, the atmosphere was great !”
  17. “Our waiter was really nice and the restaurant ambience was very relaxing.”
  18. “Service was polite and attentive and the ambiance is really nice, with the windows open to the street.”
  19. “La Zarza's warm romantic atmosphere of dark wood and great music is a nice oasis on First Ave. The food is great and the drinks are wonderful.”
  20. “We had a big group (30 people) but we all got in with no problem, they had a section for us not that big but we went there to drink and dance not to sit down, and it was fun fun fun.”
  21. “Also the lounge was great fun, great house music downstairs.”
  22. “The atmosphere was nice and the night started off good until we started getting drinks at the bar while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive and the bartender was rude and obnoxious and acted like he couldn't be bothered with us.”
dessert
33.3299994468689% positive
  1. “The sangria was mediocre at best, and then because of their horrendous time management we were forced out without an offer of dessert or coffee.”
  2. “Then after shelling out a large amount of $$$ when I asked the waiter if we could have one piece of cake with a candle for one of our birthdays, the waiter was so rude and said he wished I had asked sooner as we had already paid the bill.”
  3. “Food was delicious(specially the chocolate dessert), deco (with rose petals everywhere) and music”
drinks
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “The best part was the sangria, we choose a white wine and mix it with some puree and flavored rum (recommended by our adorable waitress ) very refreshing, ideal for a hot summer night.”
  2. “Excellent drinks, slightly inattentive service.”
  3. “Romantic atmosphere with killer cocktails!”
  4. “the drinks are strong and cheap( they have a deal for party's more then 20 people) so if u have a big group U SHOULD GO THERE I KNOW I WILL.”
  5. “drinks specials were perfect for our budget.”
  6. “La Zarza's warm romantic atmosphere of dark wood and great music is a nice oasis on First Ave. The food is great and the drinks are wonderful.”
  7. “Very nice ambiance, delicious food, great drinks and an attentive waitstaff made La Zarza a very nice experience.”
  8. “So what im saying is this : if you have a big group that wants do drink and dance and no bull at the door thats the place to be.”
  9. “We had a big group (30 people) but we all got in with no problem, they had a section for us not that big but we went there to drink and dance not to sit down, and it was fun fun fun.”
  10. “The sangria was mediocre at best, and then because of their horrendous time management we were forced out without an offer of dessert or coffee.”
  11. “The atmosphere was nice and the night started off good until we started getting drinks at the bar while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive and the bartender was rude and obnoxious and acted like he couldn't be bothered with us.”
  12. “The food was really good the sangria was very very good the salmon the stake, the ceviche the snails and i don't remember the rest the staff very warm and helpful , and then we went in to the lounge and we had the best drink deal ever $4 beers and $6 hous”
  13. “In this case, you'll be ruining a perfectly good bottle of wine.”
  14. “Clearly the consensus is great cocktails and reasonable $$ for the drinks too.”
  15. “Would go back for the drinks and enjoy the food.”
food quality
85.93000411987305% positive
  1. “group of 10 of us had dinner first and we had the prix-fix menu with sangria included and that was the best sangria, the food was delicious and the staff was very nice and helpful”
  2. “The tapas were perfect to share,all the plates were delicious.”
  3. “tried the pineapple mojito, which was refreshing and delicious while my husband tried the spicy margarita which turned out to be a little too hot for my taste (I loved the pansy garnish!”
  4. “food was good as well, The "Crocantitos" (calamari) were amazing.”
  5. “Entrees we loved the skirt steak and the duck.”
  6. “didn't really like the chicken.”
  7. “didn't really like the hongos portenos,(sweet bread,mushroooms,potatoes and onions).”
  8. “The food was great and the service on point.”
  9. “have to say that the sweetbreads , skirt steak and empanadas are great”
  10. “music is soft and relaxing and sangria is absolutely delicious.”
  11. “but the one from La Zarza is definitely one of my favorites, the food is so good in general, and the staff is very friendly.”
  12. “Duck and Skirt Steak were both a little overcooked (skirt steak requested medium and served well done), but flavors were nice.”
  13. “The food was tasty and had the potential to be worth its price but we found the dishes to be inconsistent in quality, portion and price (2 of 3 appetizers were excellent, duck was tasty but small - garnish was larger, and the steak was "chewy" and lacked ”
  14. “food was good”
  15. “We ordered Prix Fixe Menu for a very reasonable price ($35 including sangria) that was absolutely delicious!”
  16. “My rib-eye was tasteless, the skirt steaks people ordered were mixed up.”
  17. “the sangria is amazing, very tasty, my favorite dish.”
  18. “Overall the food was good, however the service is not.”
  19. “the food was amazing and sangria also.”
  20. “La Zarza's warm romantic atmosphere of dark wood and great music is a nice oasis on First Ave. The food is great and the drinks are wonderful.”
  21. “The food was really good the sangria was very very good the salmon the stake, the ceviche the snails and i don't remember the rest the staff very warm and helpful , and then we went in to the lounge and we had the best drink deal ever $4 beers and $6 hous”
  22. “We had a great bottle of Liugi Bosca Malbec, that we share perfectly with a nice skirt steak and the paella.”
  23. “Would go back for the drinks and enjoy the food.”
  24. “Very nice ambiance, delicious food, great drinks and an attentive waitstaff made La Zarza a very nice experience.”
  25. “loved the bread with the dips they serve.”
  26. “So everyone I talked to said this place was ssooooo amazing and that the food was life changing.”
  27. “The popular calamari and chese plate for starters were very good although we missed some tomatoes with the bread like they do in Spain.”
  28. “All this dishes were really delicious.”
  29. “Aside from being uncomfortable the food was also very mediocre.”
  30. “good food good vibe”
  31. “fresh food, amazing sangria, best scene in the east village”
  32. “The food is great and so is the service.”
  33. “give one star because my dish was good, aside from that, do not waste your time!”
  34. “good food and sangria”
  35. “Sangria is flavorful and absolutely delicious.”
  36. “Food was really good the fish and the stake out of this world.”
  37. “The food is spectacular, the service was great, the atmosphere is romantic and they make the best mojitos Ive ever had.”
  38. “the best main courses were the paella and the steak.”
  39. “Food was really good, we had chicken empanadas and calamari as appetizers.”
  40. “Food was delicious(specially the chocolate dessert), deco (with rose petals everywhere) and music”
  41. “On the other hand , didn't like the salad, it was missing flavor.”
  42. “All the food was amazing!”
  43. “food's not good and services were terrible.”
  44. “The appetizers were really tasty, as well our paella.”
  45. “The food was also delicious.”
menu variety
75.0% positive
  1. “group of 10 of us had dinner first and we had the prix-fix menu with sangria included and that was the best sangria, the food was delicious and the staff was very nice and helpful”
  2. “If you're a sangria lover, the menu offers 3 options, but you must of course purchase a full bottle.”
  3. “We had a great time, the pri fixe menu was deliciuos and the party afterwords amazing.”
  4. “They have a big variety of tapas and appetizers to share.”
overall
90.0% positive
  1. “We had for dinner the prix fix with the sangria included and wow good the sangria is in that place(we had the blackberry one).”
  2. “In my opinion this is the best new restaurant in Manhattan.”
  3. “We had a really great time there, the place is very romantic and cute.”
  4. “great place for b-day partys”
  5. “Tavern does best describe this place, but it is one overpriced tavern.”
  6. “Unique flavors and amazing presentation made me have a great experience in my first visit to this place.”
  7. “great place”
  8. “Our waiter was really nice and the restaurant ambience was very relaxing.”
  9. “great place for celebration”
  10. “First impressions were good, dark, cozy place with a fun vibe.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “Would go back for the drinks and enjoy the food.”
  2. “I'll come back and i will recommend this place to all my friends.”
  3. “I'll definitely be back next week, the atmosphere was great !”
service
85.41999816894531% positive
  1. “The food was great and the service on point.”
  2. “would have given 4 stars if it wasn't for the bad service.”
  3. “and the service was very attentive and helpful.”
  4. “The staff very nice and helpful and attentive.”
  5. “The food was really good the sangria was very very good the salmon the stake, the ceviche the snails and i don't remember the rest the staff very warm and helpful , and then we went in to the lounge and we had the best drink deal ever $4 beers and $6 hous”
  6. “The staff was very helpful and nice.”
  7. “Once at the table, the server was attentive and gentle.”
  8. “service was very attentive and music was very relaxing.”
  9. “Excellent drinks, slightly inattentive service.”
  10. “My rib-eye was tasteless, the skirt steaks people ordered were mixed up.”
  11. “We had a big group (30 people) but we all got in with no problem, they had a section for us not that big but we went there to drink and dance not to sit down, and it was fun fun fun.”
  12. “Great service and brilliant flavors”
  13. “The waiters are friendly, with nice soft music.”
  14. “Overall the food was good, however the service is not.”
  15. “Great friendly service, amazing cucumber jalapeno margaritas.”
  16. “Our waiter was really friendly with us and gave us an other pitcher of sangria for free!”
  17. “Then after shelling out a large amount of $$$ when I asked the waiter if we could have one piece of cake with a candle for one of our birthdays, the waiter was so rude and said he wished I had asked sooner as we had already paid the bill.”
  18. “Service was friendly and fast.”
  19. “The management was responsive and easy to work with in organizing the event, the space was accomodating, and the waitstaff was extremely attentive.”
  20. “Service was polite and attentive and the ambiance is really nice, with the windows open to the street.”
  21. “The best part was the sangria, we choose a white wine and mix it with some puree and flavored rum (recommended by our adorable waitress ) very refreshing, ideal for a hot summer night.”
  22. “The atmosphere was nice and the night started off good until we started getting drinks at the bar while we waited for the rest of our group to arrive and the bartender was rude and obnoxious and acted like he couldn't be bothered with us.”
  23. “Very nice ambiance, delicious food, great drinks and an attentive waitstaff made La Zarza a very nice experience.”
  24. “but the one from La Zarza is definitely one of my favorites, the food is so good in general, and the staff is very friendly.”
  25. “Our waiter was really nice and the restaurant ambience was very relaxing.”
  26. “service was a little bit slow.”
  27. “The food is spectacular, the service was great, the atmosphere is romantic and they make the best mojitos Ive ever had.”
  28. “The service was attentive and friendly.”
  29. “group of 10 of us had dinner first and we had the prix-fix menu with sangria included and that was the best sangria, the food was delicious and the staff was very nice and helpful”
  30. “The staff took care of us like if we were family.”
  31. “The food is great and so is the service.”
  32. “the drinks are strong and cheap( they have a deal for party's more then 20 people) so if u have a big group U SHOULD GO THERE I KNOW I WILL.”
value
73.33000183105469% positive
  1. “The food was tasty and had the potential to be worth its price but we found the dishes to be inconsistent in quality, portion and price (2 of 3 appetizers were excellent, duck was tasty but small - garnish was larger, and the steak was "chewy" and lacked ”
  2. “the drinks are strong and cheap( they have a deal for party's more then 20 people) so if u have a big group U SHOULD GO THERE I KNOW I WILL.”
  3. “Tavern does best describe this place, but it is one overpriced tavern.”
  4. “The prices were really affordable.”
  5. “We ordered Prix Fixe Menu for a very reasonable price ($35 including sangria) that was absolutely delicious!”
wait time
0.0% positive
  1. “service was a little bit slow.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/07/12

La Zarza Restaurant

by Mission1

La Zarza Restaurant is a total WOW Experience. From the moment we walked in the door, we were promptly greeted and sat immediately. Out waitress was charming and made useful suggestions on the wine menu and food menu. The Tapas were amazing and reasonably priced. We came on a night where La Zarza was offering 1/2 off bottles of wine. What a great idea. i recommend La Zarza restaurant to everyone. 2 thumbs WAY UP!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/22/12

very cool atmosphere

by zxcvbb1000

went by this weekend to check this place out for my girlfriend's bday. They organized everything. We didn't have to worry about anything. They gave us a comfortable section and we didn't have to do bottle service. They several waitresses all night long serving the tables. Very cool. I'll be back soon.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/16/12

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/04/12

Awesome

by veronicanata20

The food in this place is awesome. You must try the Datiles(stuffed dates wrapped in bacon), Tuna ceviche, the corn on the cob!, the risotto with meatballs and the parrillada(assortment of meat). For dessert the panqueques and churros. I can't believe we ate so much, lol. Everything was good. Service is attentive and the live music was an excellent touch. Coming back soon!

1 Star Rating: Poor

12/11/11

WORST RESTAURANT I'VE BEEN TO!!!

by Emille

I went today for brunch after I got a Dealfind coupon online. Came in the restaurant, it was 1pm, was empty & they manager asked if I had a reservation? & I said no, I have a coupon deal. He said " Do you have it print it out?" I said no. I don't have a printer and I hope that's ok I have the coupon and I can email it to you if you need me to. He said I can't let you have brunch. Without me saying another word he walked away. We could have totally stayed but the rudeness and the arrogance that Argentinians have are ridiculous. I thought that was very rude, and UN-polite from the manager. I am a Brazilian and we fight between our soccer teams. Proud people. NEVER GOING BACK THERE AGAIN!!!

The Details on La Zarza Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great food
  • great cozy place
  • best sangria
  • friendly service
  • helpful staff
  • great soft music
  • great experience
  • loved popular calamari
  • really good the appetizers
  • friendly waiter
  • appetizers paella
  • incredible pineapple mojito
  • bad service
  • definitely recommend new restaurant
  • great drinks
  • loved skirt steak
  • perfectly good bottle
  • absolutely delicious reasonable price
  • favorite dish
  • small duck
  • very nice waitstaff
  • nice flavors
  • romantic atmosphere
  • big group
  • nice decor

Message from La Zarza Restaurant

  • Spanish Tapas in NY's East Village
  • Sangeria & Brunch Specials in NYC
  • Spanish Dining in New York, New York

La Zarza Restaurant is the most sophisticated and hippest restaurant in New York's East Village for Spanish Tapas and a great time. We offer entrees you will not find anywhere else in New York, which makes us the best place to eat and drink for visitors and residents of East Village.

Our Spanish cuisine and lively atmosphere makes the experience at La Zarza Restaurant one of a kind. The harmonious combination of cultures is housed in a candle-lit, rustic space with Spanish inspired decor you will only find at La Zarza Restaurant. We also offer live music every Friday and Saturday so you can enjoy our delicious tapas along with authentic Spanish guitar playing.

Want the best Spanish tapas, cocktails and atmosphere in New York, NY? Then call and make a reservation today at La Zarza Restaurant today (347) 201-4520

La Zarza Restaurant

Sangria Special!

Mention this offer and receive a pitcher of Sangria for the low price of $20

La Zarza Restaurant - 166 1st AveNew York, NY10009 - (347) 201-4520

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