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Socarrat Midtown East
“Socarrat” is that delectable, scrumptious crust that forms at the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice has reached its peak of succulence. In other words, “socarrat” is the result of paella cooked to perfection. To us, we have come to think of “Socarrat” as a standard of perfection to aim for in everything we do.
We look forward to sharing the best flavors of Spain with you. SALUD!
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96 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 96 reviews
5 stars
(25)
4 stars
(49)
3 stars
(16)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(43)
- neighborhood gem(41)
- good for groups(40)
- romantic(18)
- hot spot(17)
- special occasion(14)
Socarrat Midtown East Reviews List
Review 1 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent sangria and cocktails. Memorable paella. Fantastic experience."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 2 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great selection of Paellas and delicious Tapas."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 3 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Paella- good job!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The paella is one of the best I have had. It is cooked just right. The portion is not so big but just right if you have other tapas dishes."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Tapas!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I tried 8 of the tapas selections and all were terrific! Next time I will try the paella. Great spot."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 5 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Chelsea location such a better experience."
Dined on 5/13/2013
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Review 6 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I LOVED this restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I LOVED this restaurant! The food was authentic and truly delicious. The service was outstanding!! I cannot wait to go back -- this is my new favorite!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 7 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Paellas were excellent. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Paellas were excellent. We had the carne and the veggie paellas and both were delicious and suitably crusty. I appreciated our server's help to figure out the appropriate quantities to order for our group of six."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Best paella
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The best paella in the city. Try the squid-ink paella: outstanding!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 9 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I came for the Fideau. Very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I came for the Fideau. Very good but not as good as on the Costa Bravo."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 10 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Been here thrice, twice for
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been here thrice, twice for dinner and once for weekend brunch with a child. Service is slipping, waiters seem rushed and stressed but the food is good. Had the seafood and meat paella on different occasions, seafood was much better. Good wine list and cocktails. Overall a good neighborhood addition"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This place can be both romantic
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place can be both romantic and good for groups depending on where you're seated. The food is just GREAT. All their tapas are just delicious and the paella is one of the best in the city, if not, THE best int the city. Vibrant atmosphere, fun times."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great spot for good food in
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great spot for good food in a great environment Friendly staff with some great outdoor spaces. You will not be disappointed!!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent paella.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great addition to Midtown East. Exes lent paella. In keeping with their other two restaurants."
Dined on 04/03/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Try the mushroom croquettes
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Try the mushroom croquettes and veggie paella. Both were outstanding as was the service. Worth going to."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
they were so nice with our
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"they were so nice with our friends' kids, and a great meal"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
really terrific place - staff
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"really terrific place - staff welcoming from the first confirmation phone call to going out the door. cocktails are fun and inventive; wine list is varied enough. tapas is terrific (excellent croquettes, fried artichokes, tomato bread and serrrano ham). waiter was great - made sure our paella order went in early so we did not have to wait too long. paellas have to be ordered in 2's. downstairs is extremely loud; upstairs is a delightful haven. outside seating for nice weather."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Holy paella, Batman!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place was picked for a birthday celebration and it was a magnificent choice. Everything from the red sangria to the paella was delicious. Really was impressed with the paella, moist and flavorful. Will be back!"
Dined on 03/12/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very delicious and great service.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very delicious and great service."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A wonderful experience! Socarrat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A wonderful experience! Socarrat was warm and friendly up on arrival until departure. Our server was particularly attentive and the food (both small plates and paellas) were fantastic. Despite being a challenging group (our headcount kept changing...growing, actually!), Socarrat management was beyond accommodating. Excellent space and ambiance, flawless service, delicious and unique food and plenty of good wine and cocktails!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 20 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good but not the best. Very
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good but not the best. Very pricey. Good wine."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 21 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Although our paella was quite
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although our paella was quite tasty, I was a bit disappointed in the quality of the tapas and the practice of slathering the dishes in mayonnaise was slightly off-putting. Several tasty wine options by the glass, but the sangria was unremarkable. The room was comfortable and service was friendly and efficient. I wouldn't recommend this as a destination dining experience, but it's good for a meal when in that neighborhood."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2002
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 22 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food. Same as all
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food. Same as all other locations."
Dined on 02/19/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly
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Review 23 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Socarrat has a diverse selection
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Socarrat has a diverse selection of paella. The combinations of ingredient choices seemed like they would be delightful together. I thought the overall taste was a bit bland, though. Not over or undercooked as can often happen with the rice.
The service was wonderful. The staff were attentive and drinks were delivered quickly. Our entrees took longer to arrive than the stated 25 minute wait time after ordering.
Definitely not the most authentic Spanish food I've ever had, but a good option overall."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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Review 24 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Service on Valentine's Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service on Valentine's Day was not great, but usually a good spot."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best paella and tapas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A wonderful dining experience and the most amazing food. Every time I come to NYC I make an opportunity to have dinner at Socarrat. It is the best paella I have ever tasted. The staff and manager are extremely friendly and helpful."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 26 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not much socarrat in the paella.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not much socarrat in the paella. Sausage in the paella tasteless."
Dined on 01/13/2013
2007
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Review 27 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I am a fiend for paella. What
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I am a fiend for paella. What I discovered is that Socarrat's specialties are really it's tapas. The paella was good but not quite ready for paella foodies. But what really won me over was the Spanish waiter (and I mean Spanish, complete with rolling r's). What a pleasure to be served by Spaniards who are extremely proud of their cuisine. Kind of like how the old world Italian restaurants used to be like ...."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 28 for Socarrat Midtown East
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Paella was great!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great service good paella delicious tapas"
Dined on 01/12/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Socarrat Midtown East
Based on the average of (68) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
7 out of 7 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic