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Alcala, New York, NY

Alcala

4.7
4.7
611 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Alcala is a smaller, more intimate restaurant near the U.N. which serves food from the Basque region of Spain. Alcala creates an elegant and romantic setting while still maintaining an overall casual atmosphere.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 17:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    (212) 370-1866
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Martinez
  • Catering
    Inquire about catering options at www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/contact
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire about hosting a private event at Alcala at www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/contact
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and a nearby Parking Lot are available.
  • Public transit
    Subways: 4, 5, 6 or 7 train to Grand Central
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 611 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Spanish

  • Manhattan

    Spanish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alcala offers "authentic Spanish tapas" with a welcoming, homey vibe reminiscent of a Barcelona getaway. The "food is delicious" with standout dishes like the "best monk fish" and "country style Cochinillo Asado." The "friendly staff" and "charming ambiance" ensure a delightful dining experience, though some mention dated decor.

611 Reviews
  1. Anomy

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place never disappoints! We’ve brought an enormous variety of folks here over the years, and everyone loves it. We have our favorites, but the menu has enough options to satisfy many tastes. Cannelloni & gambas ajillo are the best, and staff is attentive without hovering.

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  2. Jann VIP

    New York City476 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    A step back n time to the 1950’s. Unfortunately, the food was underseasoned & in a word underwhelming.

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  3. Julian VIP

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! The food was as authentic as the owner Jesus Martinez. He welcomed us, recommended a couple of dishes, which were both excellent, and checked in frequently. We had eight dishes with sangria and was also pleasantly surprised with the final bill! Great value, amazing food and excellent service. Without doubt the best Spanish tapas I’ve had in the US.

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  4. Jared

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My absolute favorite restaurant NYC. Never fails to impress and amazingly delicious food!

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  5. Charles VIP

    Philadelphia187 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this Spanish restaurant near the UN. Since we first tried their food, we have made it a point to grab lunch or dinner there whenever we are in the area. Wonderful tapas and fish entrees. Also, serving well curated and reasonably priced wines, including house made sangria.

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  6. Sarkis VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food with authentic flavors, but the space is a bit tight for truly comfortable seating. Worth a visit if you don’t mind a cozier setting!

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  7. Chris VIP

    Columbus9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal and the owner was a true delight! We took a bottle of the house wine home with us

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  8. Adam

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There's plenty on the menu to satisfy almost everyone's taste buds. Everything we ordered was absolute perfection. If you're browsing the menu and think to yourself, "That looks good," I'd be willing to bet that it is.

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  9. Julio

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A special family place, with first class service; I recommend it and we will always look for this little place as a piece of Spain in New York. Thank you.

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  10. Lidia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and very friendly staff. Totally recommend!

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FAQs

Alcala offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 370-1866.

Alcala is rated 4.7 stars by 611 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Alcala

246 East 44th Street, New York, NY 10017

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2nd Avenue
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00–16:30 Dinner Mon–Fri 17:00–23:00 Sat, Sun 17:30–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking and a nearby Parking Lot are available.
  • Public transit
    Subways: 4, 5, 6 or 7 train to Grand Central
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jesus Martinez
  • Additional
    Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 370-1866
  • Catering
    Inquire about catering options at www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/contact
  • Private party facilities
    Inquire about hosting a private event at Alcala at www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/contact
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