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Havana - Alma de Cuba
Tucked in a cozy street corner in the heart of the West Village, Havana Alma de Cuba exudes the warmth and flavor of an authentic Cuban restaurant. The rhythmic palpitations of salsa and merengue, and the extraordinary scents of exotic dishes permeates the air.
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41 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 41 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(21)
- fit for foodies(11)
- romantic(7)
- good for groups(6)
- great for outdoor dining(5)
- great for brunch(4)
Havana - Alma de Cuba Reviews List
Review 1 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place has the best Cuban cuisine in manhattan
The oxtail is the best I've ever had in a Latin restaurant
The sparkling sangria is exquisite and I look forward to the
Watermelon sangria in the summer."
The oxtail is the best I've ever had in a Latin restaurant
The sparkling sangria is exquisite and I look forward to the
Watermelon sangria in the summer."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fun restaurant with good food if you know what to order. The empanadas and Gambas are great appetizers. Sea bass, chicken Maggie, and the steak are good entre choices. They have a Cuban sandwich that is really good, but isn't on the normal dinner menu. They'll sometimes make it for you if you ask. If you are with a group they will serve pitchers of mojitos."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Flavorful, welcoming, cozy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Flavorful, welcoming, cozy and aromatic....a great little West Village hideaway with pungent flavors and warm Latin vibes. A winner."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
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Review 4 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The place is nice and cozy
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The place is nice and cozy and in a great location but all of that is not enough to make up for the horribly bland food."
Dined on 04/02/2013
2010
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Review 5 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
This restaurant is in the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This restaurant is in the space formerly occupied by David's Pot Belly, a much missed hamburger joint. The food here is decent, nothing special but the service was outstanding. I would return."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
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Review 6 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Have been here in the past
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Have been here in the past for lunch but dinner definitely steps it up a notch. Great music, food and drinks. Gets pretty busy and the restaurant has an outdoor space for when the weather gets nicer."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 7 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My first experience but clearly
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My first experience but clearly not my last!"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, ambiance and staff!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, ambiance and staff!"
Dined on 02/26/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent. Loved
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent. Loved the mojitos nice and strong. The live music was a nice addition to the evening"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Lukewarm Food and Cold Atmoshere
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"May have been a valentine's day experience, but we were stuck in the back outdoor area which we thought was nice at first, but it seemed like there was an extra table so we were really cramped and had to move a lot for other tables and the waiters. In addition we were right by an outside door that the staff and other patrons kept using so we were getting a constant cold draft. The food was decent, but everything came out lukewarm; not hot at all. If it were hot it may have been better but it kinda ruined the dishes. My girlfriend had ropa vieja and I had the suckling pig."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
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Review 11 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome experience at Havana
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Awesome experience at Havana with my fiance. Tano is a terrific waiter who made us feel at home. Everything was perfect...from the sangria to the food. We will definitely be back."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
meh...
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"worst paella ever. small space crowded....i wouldnt go back. the food was nothing exceptional."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2002
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Review 13 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice and cozy with good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Nice cozy restaurant. Food was good. I mainly eat chicken so I was happy to see they had a good amount of chicken dishes to select from. This is the second time I've been to this restaurant and both times were great. Would definitely eat there again."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2012
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Review 14 for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A real find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dine on pungent, flavorful food as you bask in an atmospheric, warm, amber glow. Welcoming. Vibrant. Aromatic. We'll be back!"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Havana - Alma de Cuba
Based on the average of (27) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic