Pintxos 2002
(212) 343-9923
510 Greenwich St
New York,
NY
10013
40.7259
-74.0093
Neighborhoods: SoHo, Downtown
Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30am-10pm
Fri 11:30am-11pm
Sat 4:30pm-11pm
Last updated 3.09.09
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The Scene
Tiny Pintxos bursts with energy. The single room seats 30 without much elbow room. Decor is rustic, from hanging utensils to terra cotta dishes and playful decoupage tabletops, and combines with the pleasant bustle to evoke a festive Iberian mood. New York streets seem foreign after a meal here.
The Food
Unlike many tapas restaurants in New York, Pintxos stays close to the Spanish ideal of simplicity. The Basque-style tapas showcase a single ingredient each--a dish of mixed olives, of Manchego cheese wedges, of chorizo--rather than the complex mini-entrees that pass for tapas elsewhere. This works because the ingredients and preparations are so perfect: creamy cod croquettes and bisquey stuffed mussels are marvelously satisfying, and the spicy imported chorizo alone is worth a visit. Entrees, including paella for two, blue-cheese-smothered filet mignon, and stuffed squid, are excellent, but not as purely enjoyable as the tapas.
User Reviews
marcus_kewl
November 24, 2006
having just returned from a two week trip in spain (madrid, barcelona, and bilbao), my boyfriend and i were craving pintxos. doing quite a bit of research on nyc tapas/spanish restaurants, we decided on this place (after deciding against others we had visited prior to our trip to spain). it's a tiny, tiny space, but once we were in and saw the large party dining next to us (they were spanish) we knew we made the right choice. food is authentic and fresh! the owner, who is also the waiter, was extremely friendly and accommodating. spanish wine, cava, and sherry selection is good, and the owner is more than happy to offer his suggestions. we've gone back several times since our first, and we'll be sure to visit again before our next trip to spain.
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iloveagreattapa
July 16, 2006
The Best Gazpacho in NYC! This great mom and pop shop, few of those left in NYC, is a rare find. I first arrived to Pintxos to meet friends after work and the place was empty, after a pitcher of the best sangria, I met one of the chefs/cooks,Eder, who I met again just recently at Tia Pols, now I get it. Well let me say that they share something. I love Pintxos beacuse its a small boutiqe spot because if you come early a weekday with a group the waitstaff makes you feel very VIP. You feel as if you are on vacation. The giant Pawns are sooo fresh with the shells on, the patata Bravas I loved, the cod croquettes were rich and creamy. and the stuffed mussels just like the ones I had in Madrid, and the baby lamb chops were fingure lickin'. Oh! Oh! If you are brave enough you MUST have the BABY EEL. The all Spanish wine list will have me back soon. This place is small its great for groups no larger than 8-10. So,be there or be square!
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bratzjade
June 05, 2005
First of all, one of the reviewer said about sketchy neigborhood. I don't know what this reviewer is talking about.. It was good relief from, trendy, crowded , muscle land of Tribecca! Tiny but very homey feeling. Food was great. Didn't mind taking shells off from giant Pawns. It was fun!! Sangria was great, but I hoped it has more variety of fruits in there. Will go back in no time!!
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Know Before You Go:
Because the restaurant is so tiny, reservations are recommended.
What to Drink:
The house sangria is luscious and refreshing. As an alternative, ask the staff to guide you through the all-Spanish wine list.
