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Nai Tapas
Located in the East Village, Nai Tapas serves authentic tapas of Spain. We also have live Flamenco shows Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30pm - 11:00pm.
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60 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 60 reviews
5 stars
(26)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(28)
- fit for foodies(24)
- good for groups(22)
- hot spot(13)
- late-night find(12)
- romantic(9)
Nai Tapas Reviews List
Review 1 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
fun and delish
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the menu keeps getting better. used to be mostly small, fried tapas, but now healthier choices and can easily be dinner and not just small bites. service friendly and helpful. little bit slow with food but they were super busy when I was there."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great tapas and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went with a friend, we were new to the tapas experience and the waiter explained to us what tapas are, and what we should sample. The tapas we selected were delicious and filling. We had sangria to drink, their sangria has to be some of the best in the city. Tapas menu could be larger(although there is something there anyone would like) and more dessert options should be added. Even so, I plan on becoming a regular."
Dined on 6/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Food, Great Sangria
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was really amazing. Good sized portions. The Mango Sangria was great. Want to come back for the Flamenco show."
Dined on 6/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent Tapas, Loud Bar
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall, the tapas at Nai are pretty good! We ordered 4 tapas and were full! (Technically we ordered 5, but the 5th never came out.) We ate at 7:00pm on a Friday. The space is relatively tight if the bar is packed. The bar was getting louder as the night went on.
Order the red sangria!"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great time had by all
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a business dinner there the other night. Food was absolutely delicious. Service was excellent. It was a bit noisy at times. Had red sangria, we shared 6 or 7 dishes each better then the next. Will definitely go back again."
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great for a group of four - we had a pitcher of sangria and some really delicious tapas to share, at a very reasonable price."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 7 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definately a five star!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food, great service and great atmosphere at a very reasonable price! We even got a free pitcher of Sangria because they were out of the potatoes we ordered, and he offered me a new drink for free if I didn't like the one he recommended. Been there five times the last month, definitely my new favorite restaurant!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
better than expected
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This restaurant is a great find. The food was delicious, left you wanting more. The service was outstanding with a friendly waiter.the show was better than I expected."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The grilled octopus was so tender it almost just melted away in your mouth! The squid I ink was also just done to almost perfection. Tight quarters but that's expected in the East Village. The Sangria wasn't too bad either."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 10 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
awesome!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a group of 10 for a birthday celebration and had an amazing time!! The service was outstanding. I would highly recommend this for a birthday celebration. They made my boyfriends birthday very special, and not only that the food and sangria was delicious!!!!"
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 11 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun outing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you want to go out to dinner, but want something different and fun rather then the traditional restaurant, this is the place to go. The different sangrias to choose from, trying out the different entrées in small portions and great live Flamenco dancing show, makes this place a fun different place to go. Also, despite the crowded chaos, the service was courteous."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, special occasion
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Review 12 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pleased beyond words!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I recently planned my girlfriend's birthday. I was impressed with staff's professionalism & incredibly tasty tapas. Our waitress, Jenny became our friend by the end of night. So glad the previous reviews were on point!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 13 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Will b a frequent customer
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I really enjoy this place. I've been here a few times with different groups of my gfs. It's a cute place to hang n preface a bit before goin out on the town. Tried all their sangria s..wish they were a lil stronger but otherwise reasonably priced. Food is always consistent. I will def b goin back."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I absolutely LOVED Nai Tapas.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I absolutely LOVED Nai Tapas. I've heard such great things and my recent visit validated everything. The sangria is delicious and will have to try one of the flavored varieties next time. My favorite dish was the garlic shrimp - pop some of the complimentary bread into that sauce and BAM...delicious party in your mouth. I will definitely return."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 15 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice find!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Had a great time. We went for an early dinner. We had tickets to a play and after we ate we sat around and drank their fabulous sangria u til we had to leave to goto the show? They did not rush us and the food and waiter were great!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 16 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
ham croquettes and potatoes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"ham croquettes and potatoes in creamy garlic sauce were great"
Dined on 03/27/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It was good! The second act
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was good! The second act to the show was amazing with the 2 women flamenco dancers! The older one was ridiculously passionate! Thank you for a great night!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 18 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dinner at Nai Tapas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nai Tapas is a little place in the east village, it has great food and amazing sangria. Went for dinner with 2 friends and my sister. We had 5 tapas and 3 pitchers of sangria. Each one gave $35 with tip included! Very good prices for good quality food. Would go back, the service was attentive and entertaining."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 19 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Exceptional
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love this place, Nai Tapas is the best place for a flamenco show in New York!!!!! I had a great time."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 20 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was good, but nothing
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was good, but nothing spectacular.
On a 1-10 scale ( 5 being the 'i would get it again' indicator), here are dishes we got with our rating.
Sangria - 7
Fried goat cheese - 5
Meatballs - 6
Garlic Shrimp - 4
Ham croquettes - 9
Fried goat cheese - 5
Meatballs - 6
Garlic Shrimp - 4
Ham croquettes - 9
A few of the dishes seemed plain, not much spice or sauce to them. For instance, while the fried goat cheese ball itself was very tasty, it was served on a lonesome piece of bread with a slice of tomato in between - they definitely could have done more here. My girlfriend thought the garlic shrimp also had a weird texture to them.
Overall it was a nice place but not one I see myself going back to. (Overall rating - 4)"
Dined on 03/11/2013
2011
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Review 21 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Awesome tapas, pitchers of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome tapas, pitchers of sangria, live music & wonderful performance!"
Dined on 03/07/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place with outstanding
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place with outstanding service, and awesome food."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, hot spot
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Review 23 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The service was very good since the waiter was from Barcelona, Spain and was very charming. He recommended some nice tapas and my daughter and I enjoyed them very much. They had a good pitcher of Sangria which we enjoyed. Prices were very reasonable and I would go back."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Nai Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
amazing service. the bacalao
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"amazing service. the bacalao frita is awesome. the morcilla is ok. the sangria was great and affordable at happy hour"
Dined on 02/19/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Nai Tapas
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic