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

La Nacional Restaurant

4.7
4.7
784 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
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 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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 784 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Spanish

  • Manhattan

    Spanish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Nacional Restaurant offers an "authentic Spanish dining experience" with flavorful tapas, delicious paella, and a cozy ambiance. Guests rave about "excellent service" and "reasonable prices." The restaurant is perfect for both casual meals and special occasions, providing a "warm and engaging" atmosphere that keeps patrons returning for more.

784 Reviews
  1. Elaine

    VIP

    New York City

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this restsurant. It’s my neighborhood go to. Wish there were more like it.

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  2. Adel

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was really an amazing experience. Food was so good, the choice of music in the background was perfect and the volume is very appropriate. The staff are all so welcoming and very courteous.

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  3. Maria

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great evening. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very inviting. The noise level was a bit loud for my liking, but La Nacional is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in the city.

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  4. Jonathan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The calamari was underfried and the paella was bland. Drink service was slow. My clothes smelled like grease after being seated at communal table.

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  5. Kim

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Nacional is a wonderful place to be. It is warm and engaging, with excellent service and good food at reasonable prices. It’s unpretentious yet special, and perfect for conversation with a friend while sipping sangria or wine and nibbling on tapas. The little white anchovies and croquettes were very tasty indeed.

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  6. Patricia

    VIP

    New York City

    103 reviews

    5.0

    103 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A corner of Spain where one can say,I'm having the best of Spain,tapas are always delicious, seafood paella the best with scallops, my party liked the sangria, cocktails and just good glass of tempranillo. The place was packed and seemed that all kinds of people enjoying this corner of Spain. The chef is from Valencia and he had his own restsurant back home so he knows what he's doing. Will be back over and over. Looking foward to warmer weather to enjoy more of the offerings in their menu. OLÉ!

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  7. Oscar

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was good and restaurant people were always very receptive to our requests.

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  8. Jose

    VIP

    Caribbean

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Finally found an authentic Spanish restaurant in NYC. Felt like we were back in Madrid. Very reasonable prices and friendly staff. Best croquetas this side of the Atlantic. Definitely will return.

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  9. Susan

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been to La Nacional several time and we are always so pleased by our experience there. The food is always delicious. The ambiance is lovely. We will continue coming to this gem of a restaurant!

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  10. Grace

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience as always! Delicious food, and very warm hospitality… a warm beautiful space as well.

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La Nacional Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 784 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 17 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 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Bar Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • 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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