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Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Socarrat Nolita's ambience denotes feelings of warmth, comfort and hospitality. Building on its sister restaurant's identity as a small, intimate space comprised primarily of one large communal table, the restaurant also offers banquette, bar and table seating.
Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.
Socarrat Nolita also offers several tapas, wines by the glass, Spanish desserts, and sangria.
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Socarrat, the quintessence of the perfect paella and for which the restaurant is named, is the delectable, sensuous crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. The menu, an authentic array of delicious dishes from the regions of Spain specializing in traditional tapas with an accent on paella and fideua (which substitutes fried noodles for rice) that can be characterized as a true exploration for the palette.
Socarrat Nolita also offers several tapas, wines by the glass, Spanish desserts, and sangria.
110 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 110 reviews
5 stars
(35)
4 stars
(56)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(54)
- neighborhood gem(43)
- good for groups(32)
- romantic(32)
- hot spot(20)
- special occasion(18)
Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita Reviews List
Review 1 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Bring a group of friends
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"BUT don't expect to be able to have an intimate conversation ... its a VERY lively crowd and the perfect place to eat and drink and have a great time. The paella was delicious to say the least"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very accommodating.Took reservation
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very accommodating.Took reservation on time. Wait staff was attentive. Paella not quite as good as last time we dined there.
Certainly would return. Reasonably priced for quality of food they are serving."
Dined on 04/28/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 3 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
a bit cramped
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was excellent the Paella was good, but I guess I expected better...sangria great...tapas were good too...space is a bit tiny, so when the two paella's arrived for the 4 of us...they were a bit too big for the table....also too dark..I don't like certain kinds of seafood..so it was hard to pick it out...thank God I have a flashlight app on my cell phone!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I went home and made a far
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I went home and made a far superior paella."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
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Review 5 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I simply love Socarrat paella;
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I simply love Socarrat paella; I tried also the other locations in the City, I think this location I is the best one!"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great ambiance... but still
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great ambiance... but still prefer the one in Chelsea."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2006
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Review 7 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Although it's a bit cramped,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Although it's a bit cramped, had a party of 6 here on a Friday night. My only 2 complaints are that it was really warm inside the restaurant and that the table was a little cramped for everyone's legs. Otherwise it was amazing, great food, and friendly service."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 8 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was overpriced. A paella
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was overpriced. A paella is supposed to serve two but I could eaten the whole thing myself. The crazy part is that each person has to pay the menu price of one paella. The waiters were very courteous but hovered over my girl and me throughout the meal. Overall, the restaurant is overrated."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2012
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Review 9 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Don't waste your $ on this
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Don't waste your $ on this restaurant."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
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Review 10 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Socarrat is one of our favorite
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Socarrat is one of our favorite restaurants in NYC. We generally find the food in the Chelsea Reastaurant better and the ambience and neighborhood feel is superior there, but the Nolita location is coming along in these ways. Another great experience,"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2003
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've been to Socarrat Nolita
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been to Socarrat Nolita a number of times and every time the service is attentive and friendly, and more importantly the food is consistently good. It's a great place for groups with a fun atmosphere and the paellas are excellent. The crispy rice on the bottom of the pan is the best part!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 12 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent wine selections
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent wine selections fom Spain. Recommendations were spot on. Food was fresh and flavorful. The paellas are spectacularly good. Reasonable options or vegetarians as well."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tapas and Paella
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to this bustling tapas and paella place in Nolita after a play. Seated immediately. Tabled are pretty tight, but try for a window seat if available. Enjoyed the squid ink paella, although the seafood on top added little to the calamari already in the rice (fava beans were a nice touch). Good Spanish wine list. Great cappuccino to end the meal."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2006
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Review 14 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
would have given food 4 stars,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"would have given food 4 stars, but kitchen seemed adverse to seasoning. we ordered every tapa and had to put salt on all but the ham."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2013
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Review 15 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We absolutely loved Socarrat.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We absolutely loved Socarrat. We are fans of paella and chose this restaurant to celebrate my sisters 21st birthday. The ambience was great. The restaurant was decorated beautifully and the music and lighting made you feel like you were possibly in Spain. Our server was impeccable. He was hilarious, welcoming & gave great recommendations for the entrees as we had never ate there before. The food was also mesmerizing. The presentation was beautiful & the meal was authentic & delicious. I would highly recommend the paella carne. We will definitely come back here."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 16 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good restaurant! Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good restaurant! Food is excellent and the servers make great recommendations. However, the restaurant is very small. My BF and I were sat at a communal table. Now, I'm not too opposed to communal tables, but I do prefer having our separate seating. BUT, they crammed the communal table so tightly that it was very intrusive and awkward. You were almost touching both people on either side of you and there was not enough space at all. I was very displeased by that. Once one party got up and left, we were able to spread out a little and felt more comfortable. I'm not sure if you can request a private table or not, but I would def try and ask. All in all, the food makes up for a lot of it!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 17 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Okay but overpriced.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a little wait for the table from the time of our reservation but the hostess was very attentive and kept us informed all along the way. The scene/ambiance is relaxed with mood lighting and very comfortable. Had a bunch of tapas dishes for dinner of which i have mixed feelings. Suckling Pig special was excellent, Squid was a bit too chewy, Tortilla was good, Mushrooms good, Pimientos de Padron (Peppers) were far too hot (usually you get one or two that have heat but everyone of these was very hot).
Food just okay and as such way overpriced. Would probably go back to try the Paella (the signature food there) which did look good."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic
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Review 18 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic food. The Cava was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Fantastic food. The Cava was great."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 19 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The tapas were so delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The tapas were so delicious that we just feasted on those and never ordered paella! The eggplant and the pork belly were fantastic, and all the others we tried - including garlic shrimps, mushroom croquettes, Catalan sausage and Spanish hams - were very good. Very friendly service in charming (if tight) quarters with a small but lively bar."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We always love going back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always love going back to Socarrat. The food is ALWAYS superb and the service is great too."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Happy to go back here!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was great, definitely good to go with at least 4 people so you can get the tapas and still have room to enjoy a Paella- which was huge and delicious."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 22 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We liked the paella de fideo
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We liked the paella de fideo very much."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 23 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were a large group of 11
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were a large group of 11 and we sat at the communal table which worked well for us as we were the only group on the table. The tapas dishes were very tasty and nicely portioned. Our only complaint was the slow service for the entrees. The restaurant was not busy so the kitchen should have been able to handle the orders. Cudos to the restaurant though they did "comp" on of our guests meals because it was so late. I would go back again."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our party of 5 got sat at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our party of 5 got sat at the bar, so it wasn't the most comfortable table, but the paella was delicious! The portions on some of the tapas (such as the serrano ham) were small because they slice it really thin and only give you a few slices for $14. This locations if very noisy so I don't recommend taking older folks here."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love this place. Paella is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love this place. Paella is amazing (the special that night was a lobster paella -- it was great.) Pork belly and pulpo tapas were outstanding. Service couldn't have been better - warm, responsive, funny and charming."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2008
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Review 26 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Valentine's day menu looked
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Valentine's day menu looked really nice, and the seafood was good, but the paella itself we found bland, and the dessert was missing something too. If this is the best the city has to offer, then the city has a long way to go."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic
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Review 27 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great atmosphere, friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great atmosphere, friendly helpful service, and delicious food. The perfect place for a date."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 28 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Valentine's Heist
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I told my girlfriend about the Midtown location and how great it is. So for Valentine's, I thought the Nolita location will be cool. We got jacked! They forced a prix fix menu on you, so I thought, "cool, I will save some money". Nope, it was not worth the $50 a head. It was more in the price range of $15.00. The garlic shrimp were good, not too garlic, but good. The grilled zucchini with goat cheese, barely had goat cheese on them, and the zucchini tasted raw. The paella was missing meat (which it said it had beef and chicken in it) and it was overly salted. Makes me think the seafood wasn't fresh. I felt dehydrated in the middle of the night and I drank a lot of water during and after the meal."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
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Review 29 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mmmmmmm Paella.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had another great meal at Socarrat. Carlos our server was great. Friendly atmosphere. They just make it easy. Paella does not disappoint."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
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Review 30 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely energetic place - outstandin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Lovely energetic place - outstanding paella and sangria"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2006
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Review 31 for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
If you don't come as a group,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you don't come as a group, request an individual table (instead of the long table)."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2004
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita
Based on the average of (79) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
8 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic