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Outdoor seating in the summer - La Nacional Restaurant, New York, NY

La Nacional Restaurant

4.8
4.8
763 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for outdoor dining
La Nacional has been feeding Spaniards and Latin Americans in New York since the 19th century from its historical brownstone in the heart of what was Little Spain. Today, our volunteer-run non-profit has opened its doors to create a community restaurant and gathering place for everyone to enjoy. The Society sponsors the visas of Spain top young chefs - providing them with an apartment in our brownstone to draw inspiration from La Nacional’s past and establishing a culinary epicenter in New York City for Spanish food. Our goal is to offer diners innovative cuisine, reasonable prices and a neighborhood atmosphere for everyone.

The Restaurant at La Nacional is the catalyst for significant cultural and community programming that reflects the Society’s 158 year-old mission. This includes free or low-cost apartments upstairs for artists-in-residence and opening our event space on the parlor floor to community events, cultural pursuits and charitable causes.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–23:30 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (917) 388-2888
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Paco Parreño
  • Catering
    La Nacional offers full catering services!
  • Private party facilities
    In addition to our restaurant space, La Nacional offers a newly refurbished, fully-equipped large event space on the parlor floor of our historic brownstone. With our expansive catering service, full bar, and premier staff, we can accommodate a wide range of unique events. The room can hold over 100 people and is equipped with audiovisual technology, including a large screen and a new sound and lighting systems. We have hosted conferences, classes, cultural events, concerts, meetings, weddings, private parties, film screenings, and more. If you are interested in more information please call 212 929-7873 or write us at hola@lanacional.org. We look forward to having your event at La Nacional.
  • Area
    West Village
  • Cross Street
    7th and 8th avenues
  • Parking details
    No parking on 14th street, but ample parking on side streets. Also, a paid parking lot directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1, 2, 3, L, A, C, E, F, M,PATH: 14th street station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 763 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Spanish

  • Manhattan

    Spanish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Nacional Restaurant is celebrated for its "authentic delicious Spanish food" and exceptional service. Guests adore the vibrant ambiance and outdoor seating options. It's a favorite spot for special occasions and happy hours, thanks to its "delicious food and drinks" and attentive staff. A delightful experience awaits!

763 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best values in the city. This Valencia inspired restaurant features an amazing atmosphere, warm service and AMAZING FOOD. I’ve been meaning to try this place for a while, and, after randomly meeting Chef Paco, I decided it was time. I was not disappointed. It was a Saturday night and the place was packed. The tapas were tasty, the paella was on point and the mocktails were marvelous. The open kitchen and bar make the place look smaller than it is. Theres plenty of space for big parties upstairs and a private room in the back. The upstairs features amazing club like atmosphere and is big enough to have a wedding party of about 70 (I’m currently shopping a venue for a reception dinner so I asked). The most impressive thing was the tab- there were six of us and we went crazy on ordering: 5 mocktails, a beer or two, charcuterie plate, 6 tapas, 2 salads, a large seafood paella with chicken and chorizo (add on), and almost every dessert on the menu (I hate flan but this flan changed my mind- it’s a must try). The bill came to about $60 a person with tax and tip!!! No wonder the place is packed, this value is unparalleled in the city. 6 stars out of 5. Will be back often.

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  2. Liam

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was awesome, felt like I was back in Spain. Highly recommend!!

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  3. Gary

    Alabama

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Well worth a visit, great food, local hangout with amazing service. Loved every minute of it, has that Spanish feel of conversation and family being at the top of the agenda

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  4. Brendan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Nacional is consistently the BEST. The food, the ambience, the vibe, the superior waitstaff, it doesn’t get much better than this in NYC.

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  5. Andreas

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    La Nacional offers an authentic Spanish dining experience with flavorful tapas, delicious paella, and a well-curated Spanish wine list. The cozy ambiance and attentive, knowledgeable staff create a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for a taste of Spain in the city, La Nacional is ideal for both casual meals and special occasions.

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  6. ernest

    New York City

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent food! In addition the service is impeccable. Everyone is contributing to an overall comfortable and easy dining experience. Shout out to Adrianna (at the door) for always insuring we are taken care of and Adrianna (our waitress) who is always attentive, friendly, and helpful!!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fun and delicious food. It never disappoints me. Great drinks!!

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  8. diana

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very tasty. Odd way food was brought out. We were 4 and entrees came out at separate times

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  9. Elizabeth

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food. We had bacalao and it was smooth as butter on a bed of eggplant. Very highly recommended. Tapas were excellent and house wine very satisfying. Would eat here every night if we lived near 14th st. Staff are warm and friendly.

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  10. Kevin

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 9 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice service throughout and delicious tapa and paella mixta. The small size is more than adequate for 2 people!

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FAQs

La Nacional Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 763 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for La Nacional Restaurant

239 W 14th St, New York, NY 10011

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    7th and 8th avenues
  • Area
    West Village
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–21:00 Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 16:00–22:30 Fri 16:00–23:30 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 16:00–18:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Latin / Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    No parking on 14th street, but ample parking on side streets. Also, a paid parking lot directly across the street.
  • Public transit
    Subway: 1, 2, 3, L, A, C, E, F, M,PATH: 14th street station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Paco Parreño
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (917) 388-2888
  • Catering
    La Nacional offers full catering services!
  • Private party facilities
    In addition to our restaurant space, La Nacional offers a newly refurbished, fully-equipped large event space on the parlor floor of our historic brownstone. With our expansive catering service, full bar, and premier staff, we can accommodate a wide range of unique events. The room can hold over 100 people and is equipped with audiovisual technology, including a large screen and a new sound and lighting systems. We have hosted conferences, classes, cultural events, concerts, meetings, weddings, private parties, film screenings, and more. If you are interested in more information please call 212 929-7873 or write us at hola@lanacional.org. We look forward to having your event at La Nacional.
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