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Alcala, New York, NY

Alcala

4.3
4.3
604 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for business meals
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 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
    Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

What 604 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alcala offers a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine with standout dishes like "spectacular" Black Paella and "delicious" lamb chops. The restaurant exudes a cozy, quaint atmosphere reminiscent of Spain, making it perfect for casual dining. While some service aspects vary, the vibrant flavors and "authentic, flavorful food" consistently impress.

604 Reviews
  1. Marian

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Michelle

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. Christian

    BW

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious and authentic spanish food. Nice host, very delicious wine from spain.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Gavin

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tapas were amazing, especially the Pulpo a la Gallega (the most tender octopus I've ever had). For dessert, the flan was excellent, but the red wine pear desert was even better.

    1 person found this helpful

  6. Amy

    New York City

    22 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Alcala was a bit of a disappointment. We had to sit outside because the restaurant had one huge table of about 20 men taking up a large part of the space and they were quite loud. However, after looking at the inside of the restaurant, outside was more desirable than inside - there was NO ambiance inside of the restaurant - bright lights, stark walls, and quite frankly, a bit dingy looking. I’m sure service is usually better but the service staff (of 2) was overwhelmed with the huge table plus all of the many other smaller tables of guests. Food was fine but we have had much better at other Spanish restaurants around town. A disappointment, for sure.

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  7. Heidi

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I really enjoyed eating at this restaurant on a recent business trip. It has a casual, neighborhood vibe. Staff were friendly and helpful. The food is definitely the star of the show. The pan con tomato with salmon and sardines was outstanding as were the mushroom stuffed crepes; the steak with cheese was fantastic and we really enjoyed the albondigas. Wine options are limited - my colleague had the white sangria which she loved and my dinner special white wine was good too.

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  8. KarlieD

    Houston

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is so cute! And the food was amazing! The service is also amazing! You should absolutely eat here!

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  9. Margarita

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relatively small and very nice place, really remind us of Spain . Authentic fresh and flavorful food in the authentic environment.

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  10. VermontBud

    Tampa

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alcala is a long time favorite Spanish restaurant near the UN Complex. Food is usually terrific, but last night was somewhat "off" ... the swordfish usually grilled or sautéed seemed as if it had been prepared "sous vide" and was soft and almost mushy. The potatoes under the fish likewise were floating in oil and not at all appealing. The whole thing was smothered in a diced vegetable mixture that did not add to the flavor or appeal. My dinner partner had the chicken, which he liked and the other partner had only the gazpacho which he did not finish. All in all an "off" night for this chef.

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FAQs

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

Alcala is rated 4.3 stars by 604 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 6 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 pm–2:45 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • 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
    Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, 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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