Spanish cuisine: the best places to taste it in New Haven
12 restaurant menus in New Haven, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Had a fabulous meal. Our server, Kayla was excellent. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I eat gluten free and she helped me tremendously with choosing..."
Debra Ceslik Smith
"Best dining in New haven! So goood, from tapas plates to desert desserts, filet mignon button mushrooms the list goes on! But the best is the bourbon..."
Crystal Russler Shively
"Awesome awesome awesome... I love this place, the food is amazing, the dancing gets hot like a night club, and the servers; all of them, are top of..."
Dean Proestakes
"I just moved to New Haven. I checked Barcelona out last night after work as I love tapas. The service and food was excellent - I have never been..."
Allison Cox
"Great food! Great service! The bartenders are always helpful and always positive. I have been here many times. If you haven't been to Barcelona yet,..."
Matt Vaughn
"Great staff, great food! The chorizo and fig dish is..."
Susan Rooney Anderson
"Fantastic service wine and food. Thanks Joey � what s great place Pansy and I had a wonderful Sunday..."
Richard MacGillivray
"Had reservations for valentine's day.. this was our first time at the new haven location... finding it was a little hard with no obvious sign..."
Jennifer Wright Raccio
"We love the experience of eating through the Tapas menu... We think thru Chorizo and Fig Tapas is the..."
Bob Bergen
"Great food great atmosphere. I would recommend Barcelona highly. The tapas were..."
Jim Reilly
"Was there with my tennis team for a dinner before heading off to Newport Ri Tennis Hall of Fame and enjoyed some of the best Tapas restaurant in..."
Gurudutt Redkar
"Great food and wine list and incredible service! Can't wait to go..."
Ian Farquhar
"I love Barcelona. The food is some of the best I've ever had. It's small plates, and modestly priced, but the system allows you to try all kinds of..."
Geoff Troup
"Good selection of tapas, a nice drink menu and promptish service. Gets crowded on weekdays, so it's good to plan ahead. Great location in downtown..."
Arup
"This place is really good. I usually don't dine tapas but Barcelona changed my mind. I do hope to come here more often even though I'm not a tapas..."
Lizzie Brown
"Plate-licking good. That's really all you need to know. Actually we didn't have to lick the plates because the manager came over to say hello and..."
UpstateDiner
"context: I've been on platonic and romantic dates here several times.pros: fancier and romantic atmosphere, choices, service, social hour..."
CC
"Good if perhaps on the expensive side. Great place for a date or a fun time,..."
Julian
"All I can say about Barcelona isWOW! The atmosphere, the food, the service it's an incredible place to go! The best..."
Finedinning
"Good wine and tapas at a reasonable price. I tried this location twice on a recent trip to New Haven, and I must say that I was impressed with the..."
IntownCarnivore
"My Fav """. As a working chef, I appreciate all that goes into this restaurant group. I usually go to the location in West Hartford...order a bunch..."
LilyB
"Exquisite Representation of Spanish Cuisine. By Daniel GamitoI have a hard time putting to words what Spanish cuisine means to me. Spanish..."
Daniel Gamito
"The food was exquisite. Great service. Good prices. Order the chorizo. And even the bathroom is a clean comfortable..."
Emily Cohen
"I've been to the Barcelona in Norwalk, and just like that one the New Haven location is just as good. The host was very nice and attentive. The..."
M.Pal
"Hands down the best in new haven. Top notch service, reasonable prices, great atmosphere, and every little tapas dish is better than the one before...."
Kim
"Came here with the family on my birthday. The staff was amazing and the food was phenomenal. Definitely worth the price. Location is pretty central...."
Louis Francois
"The ambiance is really nice at Barcelona. We were in New Haven celebrating the new year with our family. Barcelona was a great choice. Food was..."
Roselyn Lachapelle
"Eating here is an experience. The employees- incredible! Everyone is so familiar with the menu and our waitress literally brought us one of her..."
Savannah Henry
"This place is OK. Not quite fabulous which is what I would expect for the price and hype (snagging a reservation for Restaurant Week was quite the..."
Adora Svitak
"Everything I had here was delicious! Ordered bacon wrapped dates, scallops, shishito peppers, and mussels for tapas and they were all cooked to..."
"First time going to the restaurant. Our server was very nice and kept checking on us. Food was delicious! Great portions and spiced..."
Melissa Elliott
"We had the Avacado Chicken Arepa and the Cheese Corn with a couple of drinks! I enjoyed the amount of meat content but was a little too salty for my..."
Chandan Amonkar
"Excellent sandwich just off of the Yale Campus. Really loved my Arepa! Had the Venezuelan arepa Peluda. It was..."
Chris Rosenquist
"Very yummy & super accommodating. I parked outside late on way to another restaurant, but my friend was craving a burrito, so they made one even..."
Sage Myers
"Consistently brilliant!
I've ordered here almost every week (and sometimes twice a week) for the entire spring semester. Their food is always..."
S M K
"Delicious elote (Street corn) and skirt steak..."
Josh L
"This is my second visit to this restaurant- first one post Covid.
We tried the Chancha arepa, pollo arepa- both Colombian style. We also tried the..."
Veena Choudary
"Thid restaurant is quickly becoming a local favorite of mine. Staff is very friendly, the service is speedy, and the food is very good. Bonus points..."
"Great food and ambiance. The best beef tenderloin I ever had. It’s worth the..."
Carmen Jose
"The best authentic Spanish food in CT. The foie gras appetizer is decadent. The entrees are not only visually appealing but exquisite. The service..."
Ingrid Barthelemy
"The New Years Eve tasting menu was divine - special thanks for accommodating my allergies on such a busy evening. An elegant and delicious way to..."
David Proto
"two thumbs up for the chef's tasting menu and wine pairing! the rabbit, and the roasted shishito peppers with gazpacho and avocado toast were the..."
Meagan Michelle
"really lovely room, food and service. this is the 2nd mothers day we have eaten there. looking forward to the next..."
Naomi Polanetska
"Perfect ambiance, excellent food and great wine..."
Grace Ramos de Solís
"Lovely and curated space. Yummy beet and fig salad. Delicious scallops with a phenomenal homemade tabbouleh. Fantastic service. And a great Albarino..."
Camilla Zamboni
"Exquisite service. Beautiful decor. Great food/wine. And spectacular desserts..."
Kim Kowalski
"From the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out as the door was held open for us it was 5 star service and food to match. Everything is..."
Raymond Bettley III
"Had a wonderful time last night at Olea food was excellent will go back..."
Donna Marsala Donofrio
"Top notch service and extraordinary food. Amazing dining experience! The food is much better than the Michelin restaurants we've been..."
Adam Veneziano
"Great service, Food was excellent, Drinks were..."
John Wayne
"I needed the right atmosphere in New Haven for a recent early evening meeting with new friends to talk about art, museums, food, culture, travel and..."
DPaul Clement
"Went for a dinner. Quite elegant ambiance, better for small groups of people. We went quite early ~5:30pm and the service was fast and great. The..."
Tianyang Chen
"What a nice surprise to have such great fine dining experience in new haven after (during) the pandemic! We went earlier around 6pm (caution..."
Fiona Zhu
"Amazing food! Everything we got was so good. The cocktails were perfect. I loved the pate in the charcuterie board, and our main courses were..."
Jaclyn Kubik
"Do yourself a favor. Do your friends a favor. Try this place. The attention to detail and, almost more importantly, the seamless delivery of every..."
Kevin Hodson
"We sat outside which was not a bad experience. The service wasn’t or didn’t seem different from sitting inside, which was great. Kind staff, also..."
JM
"First time at this classic and we were very impressed. The decor is modern and clean. The service was outstanding. The menu, while not huge, is..."
Robert Fishman
"Food is great and service is impeccable! This restaurant is on a pricey side, but worth it. I would suggest to make a..."
Alex Seagull
"Great ambience, delicious food, beautiful space. I went with a group of some 12 people, and I was impressed by the efficient and pleasant service. We..."
"Phenomenal service and great food! The waitresses were very attentive and incredibly friendly. We were able to chat with the owner after our meal and..."
Nicole Mora
"We have dined here twice and the lovely staff and flavorful menu keep us returning. Tough parking, but worth it once you are inside and enjoying the..."
Drew Bell
"Love the environment of this place, everyone is super nice. Their food in general is good, but I’ve definitely been to better Peruvian restaurants...."
Isabeu velez
"Delicious - just like being back in Peru!
Generous portions, just like any home-cooked meal at a friend's or family house. Great cooking, authentic..."
Daniel Brown
"The food was fresh and it was very well seasoned. My ceviche had a fresh flavor and it was very good even tho it was made from tilapia fish. The Lomo..."
Gerardo Carpio
"Amazingly delicious food, outstanding service, and a clean and friendly environment. 10/10 would..."
Kyle Pasciutti
"Amazing flavor! The food looked great and was a nice portion. I'm definitely going to be back.
The wait staff was very pleasant and neat. The service..."
Margaret Preston
"This is a great place! Many Peruvians people eat here and that's a great sign of good peruvian food. We really enjoyed our meals and we tried lots..."
Bill Paglia-Scheff
"Definitely the best Peruvian restaurant. The service was excellent and food was..."
perla8452
"As a peruvian myself, I’m normally critical of peruvian food I eat. Ordered two dishes and the portions were great, pricing was adequate and they..."
"Excellent food. Tried an assortment of apps & ordered off the lunch menu. Small place friendly staff. The day we went around 4pm on a Sat 1 waiter..."
John Bogardus
"Great location with a parking lot 2 buildings down. Lot takes debit/credit cards. We paid $2 to park with a nice attendant on site. Well lit area...."
Married An Aube
"I didnt realize it would be so small, but it worked. The food was absolutely amazing!!! Everything we had was delicious. We started off with fried..."
Carla Martinez
"Wonderful food, flavors were on point, atmosphere was elegant but relaxed and sunny ☀️. The waitstaff were attentive and thoughtful. We'll go..."
Jennifer Frazier Chadukiewicz
"Absolutely amazing food, drink & dessert! And the owner was sooo nice. You can tell he cares about the food & his customers. Love the Spanish music..."
Isabel Guzman
"Food was delicious and genuine! The menu is excellent! Definitely going back to try other items! Service was great and the place was very..."
Manny Almagro
"The food was wonderful the staff was excellent I highly recommend anyone to go..."
Dieast Hawley
"We had made reservations a couple hours prior to coming in on Cinco de Mayo and the operator was very friendly. Once we came in we were seated almost..."
Domino Demidov
"Tasty & Purely Authentic. Been going there for years. Hidden gem in downtown New Haven. Never ever had a bad..."
Jerry Charm
"I have been to this location several times and always feel welcomed. The food and atmosphere is what you want and need in your life. I highly..."
Mark Rodriguez
"Accommodating, friendly service. My son wants to learn to make fried plantains now! We enjoyed our sandwiches, the Cuban and Pescado, didn't have..."
Cheryl Springwood
"This place is amazing💯🤯 The atmosphere was wonderful and the service was A++. I'm definitely coming back the next time I'm in New..."
LaPrince Mitchell
"The motofu and eggplant steak are fabulous ! Best Cuban coffee! Great ambiance and Mike is attentive and..."
Ursula Johnson
"Excellent Meal. The Lechon Asado was moist and flavorful. This was served with rice and black beans, onions and sweet bananas. Great service with..."
Thomas J. Foran
"One of my favorite restaurants anywhere... So glad it's right here in NewHaven! Best tostones ever, I could eat them every day! Great atmosphere,..."
Carolyn Mullen
"Best Cuban food I have ever had! So intimate with fabulous food and music. Go for lunch and get a Cubano sand which before..."
Leona Leven
"It was my first time trying authentic Cuban food so although I found it absolutely delicious, I have nothing to compare it to-hence my rating. If..."
Stephanie “Stepharoni” Highkin
"A great place to eat.. the food was great, lots of flavor. The atmosphere was wonderful and the service was friendly. my first time with a..."
Lou Highkin
"I dined in and ordered a bistec palomilla and a soul sampler. Both were very good. Favorite was the empanada on the sampler. Beans and rice were..."
Karitza Gutierrez
"Low to contact ordering in this tiny place is appreciated because I like extending some safety to the servers. Food stays great-- music and wait..."
qxicta m
"The environment is straight outta Havana lol real peaceful and intimate, but the food was absolutely amazing. Everything was tender, the rice was..."
Mister Burke
"I was passing through Connecticut and I went 45 minutes out of my way to visit this place for the third time. What a good choice!
The veggie empanada..."
j s
"Love, love, loved this place. I was initially upset when they told us the Rellano de platano (meat) was sold out and they only had vegetable when we..."
"My first time here. The food ,service & atmosphere for all top notch. I had such wonderful experience dining here with my..."
Jason Arrington
"Wonderful restaurant! We went for the first time last night to celebrate two birthdays and could not have been happier. Staff was warm, funny, and..."
Chelle Masi
"Our waitress, Laura, made the very good food a great experience. Very nice setup inside. Meats were nice and hot, cooked just like we like them. ..."
Pat Burke
"We have been to Brazilian steakhouse before but it was the first time at Taste of Brazil and we enjoyed it so much. Great food and onbience. Service..."
"I have a lot of dietary restrictions and had to request a custom off-menu dinner. Everything was delicious and was done perfectly, I'm happy I can..."
Samantha Schannon
"Well my first experience and I must say the food was excellent ! Waiter was definitely on point 😊Such a nice clean intimate atmosphere.I will be..."
Dilias Ratchford
"The waiter ( Rafat ) was extremely kind and accompanying. Always attentive and even after I spilled my drink extremely helpful. Thank..."
Vale Micaela
"Bartender Danny was great! Helped pick out wine and food. Dates con tocino (bacon wrapped dates with blue cheese, almond, chocolate vinaigrette) were..."
Jennifer DiBattisto Caswell
"Best meal that I’ve had in 3 weeks across 5 states: FL, NC, DC, MA, and CT. The wine pairing recommendation was also spot on! Thank..."
Carole Smith
"I’ve been to Pacifico a few times but this is the first time I’ve ordered more than just their tapas.
The tapas were delicious and there were a..."
Pearl Miran
"Delicious food! We sat on the bar for happy hour, had beer, Margaritas & tapas - Cauliflower, Fish Tacos, Chicken Enchilada, Arepa vegetariana. Every..."
Sarmin Shahariath
"Great dining experience the ambience is on point. We got a table outside by the heaters and it was great. The food was amazing and expensive but..."
Jevan James
"Happy hour done right - they no longer have oysters on happy hours but the food was very delicious. Happy hour goes from 3 to 6pm and you can only..."
Luna D. K.
"Very nice outdoor seating area! Great service! Great food! Recommended if you are in downtown New..."
Peter Ying
"My favorite restaurant in New Haven. The food is always fresh, delicious, and presentation is gorgeous. Lovely cocktails. Friendly, un-rushed..."
Theresa Katz
"Fantastic experience! We have been wanting to try Pacifico for a while. It definitely lived up to our expectations! Staff is super professional and..."
Eric Wright
"The food is excellent especially the entrees and fish. The tapas portion are smaller and perfect for 2 people, but for groups I would recommend..."
"My first time ordering from this place and man the food was very DELICIOUS!! Just make you call ahead otherwise you be waiting there for awhile, ..."
Michael Rios
"Went to this Mexican drink store for the first time and was a great experience. Tried the green juice and Mangonada. It was so juicy, fresh and..."
Ulfat Sayyed
"Not the friendliest staff but I drive further that would like to get cemitas here. Generous portions (Can fill a 9" plate)
The chicken in all their..."
Shaira J
"Service is slow but quality of everything is 5 stars, the fruit is fresh and the food is good..."
Jazmin Goris
"Super delicious and scores solid on the authentic scale! So so so yummy!! Their tortas are prime! And they make aguas frescas (fresh juices) from..."
Kaleb Nygaard
"Delicious food and shakes. Great prices and awesome customer service. I will be going back for..."
Brian Camacho
"I’m hooked on the cemita! Of milanesa de puerco I get extra meat honestly I only eat half.
Make sure you call ahead ! There quesadillas are bomb..."
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