Alcala

Name: Alcala
Address: 246 East 44th Street, New York, NY, United States, 10017
Telephone: (212) 370-1866
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

609 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for fine wines

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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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
Website
http://www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/
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

Location
246 East 44th Street, New York, NY 10017
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, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Gambas al AjilloUSD 12.00
Shrimp on sizzling garlic sauce
Crepes de Setas y JamónUSD 12.00
Crèpes of Tetilla cheese and mushrooms with Ibérico Serrano ham
Pimientos con BacalaoUSD 12.00
Red Piquillo peppers stuffed with codfish on Salsa Vizcaína
Chipirones en su TintaUSD 12.00
Baby squid on its black ink sauce
CanelonesUSD 12.00
Spinach and shrimp cannelloni with tomato and Bechamel sauce
AlbondigasUSD 10.00
Meatballs in Sherry wine sauce
Tortilla de PatatasUSD 7.00
Spanish omelet with potatoes & onions
Espárragos NavarraUSD 12.00
White asparagus on Piquillo peppers with scallion and olive vinaigrette
Salpicón de MariscosUSD 12.00
Seafood salad
Chorizo en CazuelitaUSD 10.00
Spanish chorizo sausage
Chistorra CatalanaUSD 12.00
Little spicy Catalan chorizo sausage
CroquetasUSD 7.00
Serrano ham and codfish croquettes
Llescas CatalanasUSD 12.00
Tomato spread bread topped with anchovies and marinated salmon
Jamón SerranoUSD 14.00
Imported Serrano cured ham
Salpicón de MariscosUSD 12.00
Seafood salad
Tortilla de PatatasUSD 7.00
Spanish omelet with potatoes & onions
Montadito de LomoUSD 10.00
Grilled pork tenderloin on rustic toasted bread
Chorizo al VinoUSD 11.00
Chorizo in red wine and onions
Langostinos a la PlanchaUSD 14.00
Grilled Prawns
Chuletitas de CorderoUSD 18.00
Grilled lamb chops
Pepito de SolomilloUSD 15.00
Grilled filet mignon on rustic toasted bread
Chuletón CabralesUSD 16.00
Steak tapa in Cabrales cheese sauce
Rape TempladoUSD 12.00
Little packages of monkfish in Bechamel wrapped in warm lettuce with a black ink sauce
Almejas a la BilbainaUSD 12.00
Clams in a fresh parsley and garlic sauce with white Rioja wine
Plato de QuesosUSD 15.00
Assortment of cheeses from Spain: Manchego, Idiazábal, Ibérico, Mahon, Roncal, Tetilla, Valdeón and Zamorano
Plato CamperoUSD 15.00
Assortment of Spanish charcuterie: Serrano ham, cured Chorizo, Salchichón and Lomo with tomato spread bread
Cazuela de MariscosUSD 15.00
Clams, shrimp, scallops and mussels in garlic sauce
Rape TempladoUSD 12.00
Little packages of monkfish in Bechamel wrapped in warm lettuce with a black ink sauce
Ensalada de Atun FrescoUSD 10.00
Fresh tuna salad with Piquillo peppers and mixed greens
Almejas a la BilbainaUSD 12.00
Clams in a fresh parsley and garlic sauce with white Rioja wine
Boquerones en VinagreUSD 12.00
Marinated anchovies in sherry vinegar
Plato CamperoUSD 15.00
Assortment of Spanish charcuterie: Serrano ham, cured Chorizo, Salchichón and Lomo with tomato spread bread

What 609 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
4.2Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York City
Spanish
Manhattan
Spanish

Review summary

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Alcala offers a genuine taste of Spain with "authentic and delicious" cuisine. The menu's variety satisfies all palates with standout dishes like "the most tender octopus." The restaurant provides a "casual, neighborhood vibe" and "first class service." Ideal for both intimate dinners and family gatherings, Alcala is a must-visit.

609 Reviews

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Jared
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Charles
VIP
Philadelphia
187 reviews
5.0
187 reviews
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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Sarkis
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
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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Chris
VIP
Columbus
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
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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Adam
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Julio
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Lidia
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
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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Marian
New York City
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Nice experience, different type of dining. We did 5 tapas choices and one entree and 2 desserts for 4 people. Service was not good, though. The waiter did not seem to understand English well and brought us one of the wrong appetizers, forgot the coffee, had to ask for milk with coffee and kept disappearing although he was very nice.
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Michelle
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was authentic and delicious Our friends agreed Will absolutely return!
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Chris
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent and the food was delicious.
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FAQs

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

Alcala is rated 4.8 stars by 609 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

16 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.alcalarestaurantnyc.com/
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

Alcala

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tapas

Gambas al AjilloUSD 12.00

Crepes de Setas y JamónUSD 12.00

Pimientos con BacalaoUSD 12.00

Chipirones en su TintaUSD 12.00

CanelonesUSD 12.00

AlbondigasUSD 10.00

Tortilla de PatatasUSD 7.00

Espárragos NavarraUSD 12.00

Salpicón de MariscosUSD 12.00

Chorizo en CazuelitaUSD 10.00

Chistorra CatalanaUSD 12.00

CroquetasUSD 7.00

Llescas CatalanasUSD 12.00

Jamón SerranoUSD 14.00

Salpicón de MariscosUSD 12.00

Tortilla de PatatasUSD 7.00

Montadito de LomoUSD 10.00

Chorizo al VinoUSD 11.00

Langostinos a la PlanchaUSD 14.00

Chuletitas de CorderoUSD 18.00

Pepito de SolomilloUSD 15.00

Chuletón CabralesUSD 16.00

Rape TempladoUSD 12.00

Almejas a la BilbainaUSD 12.00

Plato de QuesosUSD 15.00

Plato CamperoUSD 15.00

Cazuela de MariscosUSD 15.00

Rape TempladoUSD 12.00

Ensalada de Atun FrescoUSD 10.00

Almejas a la BilbainaUSD 12.00

Boquerones en VinagreUSD 12.00

Plato CamperoUSD 15.00

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