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Solera Restaurant
Housed in a comfortable midtown brownstone, the restaurant occupies two floors, with a capacity for 115 people. Each dining room evokes a warm, intimate feeling and reflects the colors and images of Spain accented by a display of contemporary art. Party space is available in two locations within the restaurant; the "Patio" room, enclosed for year-round use and accommodating a maximum of 16 people and the "Salon", located on the second floor with a capacity for 40.
Solera's cuisine has traditional roots and explores the primary flavors found in Spanish cooking. Whether you choose to enjoy Tapas, Paella or the Main Courses Solera offers its guests a taste of Spain in an authentic, yet contemporary manner.
Solera's Wine List is exclusively Spanish. It is 'value priced' and reflects Spain's many diverse geographical regions. Additionally, they offer approximately 15-20 wines by the glass, and twenty-five Sherries and Montillas that form a perfect compliment to its regional cuisine
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52 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 52 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(23)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(23)
- fit for foodies(21)
- good for groups(12)
- special occasion(10)
- notable wine list(9)
- romantic(8)
Solera Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was good, but the portions are quite small for the price."
Dined on 5/22/2013
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Review 2 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Find
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Everything about Solera was fantastic from the bread to the perfect fresh croquettes that melt in your mouth. The stuffed peppers were fresh and flavorful ,the only tapas that was not good was the calamari, it was cut iinto small pieces and was over fried and tasteless.The paellea was amazing and fresh and the beef filet delectable. We will certainly return."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the tapas and paella. We ordered a variety of both and everyone shared. Everything was delicious."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, accommodating to group
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Booked a table last minute for a group. We ended up collecting late, and had folks coming and going for various reasons. The staff was extremely accommodating through all of it, it was a non issue (ok, they weren't slammed and we were a later seating, but still, they were all very friendly and helpful). The food was great, we all liked what we had, from apps to dessert. I didn't know of this place at all, found it from searching open table; we went partially for loaction but food exceeded expectations, I'd go back."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"After having lived in Spain I am usually disappointed by Spanish restaurants. This was certainly not the case with Solera. I knew there was something to this place when the tables around me were populated with Spaniards. The food was fresh and delicious. This is the real deal! I will certainly be back."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 6 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent choice!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice place. Good service. Food was very good. Steaks were delicious
Would recommend it definitely"
Would recommend it definitely"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had several tapas for starters
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had several tapas for starters (gambas, jamon, chipirones etc) and shared solomillo and merluza for our entrees. Paired with 2008 Muga Great & efficient service. Recommended!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Slightly expensive and food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Slightly expensive and food portions just ok."
Dined on 04/10/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 9 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food with knowledgeable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food with knowledgeable staff. The suggested wines paired perfectly with our meal.
We will go back!"
We will go back!"
Dined on 04/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 10 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We took a group of friends
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We took a group of friends for dinner, and we had a wonderful experience, not only with the ambiance, but also with the personel attention and the excellent choices on the menu.
We give the Solera very high marks.Thank you"
We give the Solera very high marks.Thank you"
Dined on 04/03/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 11 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb spanish food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Superb and delicious Spanish food. Service was excellent, employees very friendly. Attention personalized. Great Sangria !"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 12 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great and the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was great and the staff very friendly. Very nice experience, also great ambiance quaint and inviting."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 13 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Classic, yet creative, Spanish Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is both quality and creative. This restaurant has some excellent twists on old Spanish favorites. For example they have a black rice Paella that really rocks.
The service is excellent, and follows the tradition of those classic 70's restaurant. The server is professional, but you feel authentically served by a dude with a real Spanish accent.
The only downside is that the second floor dining room feels too much like my own dining room. The lighting and the walls needs a little bit of change in order to set a different mood for dinning.
All that said, I highly recommend the place."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Great (real) Spanish Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to Solera for Valentines Day and it was a great choice. The appetizers were unbelievable. Our top choice were the Wild Mushrooms in Garlic. We ended up having four appetizers then split an order of paella. The Pollo y Mariscos paella was enough for the two of us and was the best we have had in a long time. We finished it all off with dessert. My wife had the Delicia de Flan and felt is was not the lightest flan she had ever had although it was good. I had the Arroz con leche con Picón - Rice pudding with Picón, and it was the perfect end to a perfect meal. The staff that we met were all from Spain and seemed to enjoy providing outstanding service. This is definately a great mid priced Spanish restaurant worth eating at."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Though they did not have our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Though they did not have our Open Table reservation when we arrived, they seated us immediately. Service was excellent - everyone skilled, knowledgeable, and very gracious. The restaurant is immaculate and unhurried - very European in appearance and feeling. The room is lively but not loud. Our food was delicious and beautifully presented. We particularly enjoyed the sherry tasting - three good sherries of increasing color, served in crystal clear glasses, poured to exactly the same level, carefully arrayed in front of each diner. A wonderful place for food and conversation!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the entire experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the entire experience -t he staff were friendly, food wonderful (tapas appetizers were fabulous as was the paellla."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
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Review 17 for Solera Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent tapas & Spanish wine list
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been coming here for years and just love their appetizer selections. Did not have room form entrees. Love the grilled calamari, croquetas, almejas with asparagus in sherry sauce"
Dined on 01/24/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Solera Restaurant
Based on the average of (35) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
4 out of 4 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic