Came here for a dinner with co workers & had our dinner in a private space down stairs. The ambience is really very spanish, decors & interior which is very nice. Our waiter was very attentive and efficient, Food is really good & delicious. All came fresh & hot. Tapas tastes very authentic. Like you are in Spain. Entrees are large. Seafoos Paella came with large pieces of seafood including lobster. Highly recommend this spot!

I came here before a theater show. I will say that the service and food turnaround is really quick, without making you feel like they want you out of the restaurant as soon as possible. The wait staff was helpful in making recommendations and offering advice on food choices. This place is CASH ONLY. they have an ATM for you to use. It's pretty spacious and has seating for larger groups, they also are portioned to let themselves out for private events if you choose. I do like the decor, lots of wood and they have some spanish themed pieces on the wall, looks like a little restaurant in spain as you travel the roads between cities. While they have larger plates, we chose the hot tapas- we had the dates, the chorizo in wine sauce, the shrimp and the steak on bread slices. I highly recommend the dates and the shrimp, the sauce for the latter was fantastic. The other dishes were great as well, they rounded out the meal, I would say everything was really flavorful and uniquely prepared. I also got the honey ice cream crepes for dessert which were delish and they come with preserves. total bill was $50

While in New York, my husband and I decided to look for a Spanish restaurant that would have original paella, and we were not disappointed with the Paella Marinara from Manolo's Tapas in Washington Heights, very fresh seafood, delicious flavor and amazing service. We also had the Torta de Cangrejo "crab cakes " and it was very sutil and tasty. Both dishes were not salty at all and we appreciated it that. Only thing i will say that it was a bit uncomfortable was the situation at the end when we asked for the bill and found out that it was cash only. We called to make a reservation earlier,and were not told that or when we arrived no signs at the door, my husband had to leave me at the restaurant while he went to get cash. As tourist that was uncomfortable, however we understand this is a local place and everyone knows the rule. This place should be in magazines, it's truly a hidden jewel. We will go back, and next time we will bring enough cash.

Great ambiance and nice interior decor! A Spanish feel when you go into the restaurant. They have many tapas and paellas to choose from. I came get with a huge group and they got to seat us in a private room so we don't need to be anywhere near other people. We had a great time and the waiters were fast at helping and serving us. I recommend this place to anyone who want to try paellas in Washington heights.

Excellent food! The callos was my absolute favorite! Music was so good, too! Service was great, the ambience made me forget where I was after so much traveling in the last month.

Fantastic tapas in the heart of Washington Heights. Dimly lit, quiet, unassuming, and CASH ONLY! There is an ATM downstairs! We had their setas al ajillos, or sautéed mushrooms. They were tender and salty (in a good way). We also had Pan Catalan con Jamon Serrano, which consists of bread, tomato pate, and cured Serrano ham. We also shared a huge salad, the ensalada castellana, made with tons of textures and flavors, like manchego cheese, artichoke hearts, roasted tomatoes, and spinach, all tossed with a delicious vinaigrette. We also had the tasty hot, crispy, saucy patatas bravas. I had one of their cocktail specials, which was fruity and light. We also had an elegant tart for desert, though I had my eye on the molten cocoa cake. They have multiple types of tapas with hams, chorizo, anchovies, octopus, bread, veggies, and more. They also have entrees, steaks, and paellas. Service was attentive and everyone was very nice and accommodating. The server gave us great recommendations and answered all our questions, and was extremely tolerant of our poor pronunciation of menu items. Our entire huge meal was 80 dollars before tip, which I think is a great price. You could come back again and again and experience so many combinations of flavors.

I've been here a couple times in large parties, but this time for a special occasion for two. I called ahead of time to make a reservation but was reassured that there is plenty of seating and only up to 10 minute wait. SEATING: Upon arriving, all of the indoor seating was full so we were told it would be a 25 min wait, or we can opt for the outdoor dining area with no wait. I was hungry af, and the outdoor seating looked really polished (it has "walls", a sliding door, and even wood flooring) so we wound up going there. It was 20 degrees that day, but I've been to outdoor seating where it isn't encased and was never cold with heaters blasting; I found myself a little cold throughout the night and noticed 3 parties also felt that way and were moved inside when space became available. Only when we were leaving, I moved under the duct where most of the warmth was located so PSA don't sit next to the window or beside the duct -- sit underneath it. Our waiter was really attentive and constantly braved the cold weather to keep crossing to the outdoor area. APPETIZERS: We started the night off with the Gambas Al Ajillo, which was served with sliced fresh, warm baguette. This was DELICIOUS. We couldn't get enough and ordered another plate AND 2x more bread LOL. We also got croqueta which was also good but not as addicting. Outdoor seating did make the food cold faster, as one may expect. MAINS: I knew that I wanted to get my favorite dish from Manolo: ribeye steak served with fries and mushrooms. This shit is amazing. Steak was cooked medium, with a good balance of fat and muscle. Wish they could add more mushrooms, they're really tasty and I don't love mushrooms. The fries are so well done, crispy and soft on the inside. My friend got the paella with squid ink, and gave me a small portion. As someone who doesn't usually reach for seafood, this was pretty good and the rice was tasty. Also, the portion sizes were so generous. I took about 1/3 of the steak and my friend took 1/2 of the paella home for round 2!