EZ Paella & Tapas Reviews Summary

Category: Spanish restaurant New York

Address: 744 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

Phone: +16317796916

Rating: 4.8
based on 254 reviews.

Staff and Service

Pros:

  • "The staff were very friendly and attentive."
  • "The service was also amazing, Henry was super nice and gave us the best time."
  • "A great vibe, with very friendly and attentive staff."
  • "Service was professional and-you guessed it-perfect."
  • "Incredibly friendly staff."
  • "The service is a 10/10 the kitchen staff was even a 10/10."
  • "Service was very good, restaurant was clean with a good atmosphere."

Cons:

  • "Service was seriously lacking once they found out we had purchased the Groupon."
  • "Service was great until we ordered coffee. Gentlemen waiter kept forgetting despite 3 reminders."
  • "The staff messed up our orders multiple times, and was not very apologetic of their mistakes."
  • "Small place. Waiter rushing us out even though tables were available."
  • "Don’t come here with a Groupon though they will treat you like you owe them money."
  • "The waiter was very solicitous of my White boyfriend, paid attention only to him, and completely ignored me."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Everything came out incredibly fresh and flavorful."
  • "Everything is delicious, I am in love with the red pepper sauce, the land and sea paella, the variety of delicious tapas."
  • "The food was heavenly and left me wanting to come back again and again to try other dishes on the menu."
  • "The food is excellent."
  • "Spinach empenada is phenomenal, Caribbean chicken paella outstanding."
  • "The seafood paella was very good."
  • "The spicy seafood paella was absolutely delicious."

Cons:

  • "Most of all - there was no socarrat! You have to have socarrat in paella!!"
  • "The seafood Paella was OK. The saffron color was there, but not the taste."
  • "The seafood paella was mediocre bordering on terrible; the rice tasted reheated, bad olive oil, and lacking taste."
  • "Ordered the chicken paella and seafood one for take out. Both were bad. It was mushy and overly salty, no depth in flavor with the ingredients it was cooked with."
  • "It was not real paella it was rice with seafood and overpriced."
  • "Paid $30 for the chicken paella only for it to taste like boiled chicken with NO seasonings."
  • "The paella was bland and not authentic."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

  • "The ambiance is great, you will feel like home here!!"
  • "The atmosphere is not too noisy and good for conversation."
  • "It’s a chill vibe and you feel at ease and full when the food arrives."
  • "The red chandelier in the restroom is a great touch!"
  • "It’s cozy. Was really clean dining area. Restroom was very clean."
  • "Its a nice intimate, cozy restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen."
  • "Such a great atmosphere, the owners are amazing and the food is spectacular!"

Cons:

  • "Fanny smell in the restaurant smells like toilets, restaurant was empty on a sunday for lunch Time."
  • "The place is very tiny and has barely enough space to turn around."
  • "It was really difficult to get the baby stroller into the tight space."
  • "It was a bit loud inside but I think that likely depends on the crowd."
  • "The only downside is that it is very cramped and when there are patrons sitting at the bar, it is hard to get by to go to the restroom."
  • "The restaurant atmosphere is nothing special."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

  • "The portion is large, prices very reasonable (and there are lunch specials!)"
  • "It can get a little pricey, but it's worth it."
  • "Prices were all very very reasonable and would definitely come back again."
  • "It is hard to believe that the quality of the food and the amazing prices can still be found in New York City."
  • "Best value ever. Croquetas and sangria were to die for."

Cons:

  • "For 29$ for an individual portion overpriced and overrated."
  • "For 29$, we expected a bigger plate to share but it’s basically just enough for 1 person."
  • "$33 for Chicken CARIBBEAN Paella and extra chorizo? It was basically some fried rice."
  • "The small plate of paella was $45.00 because it was shared. It was very small portion and did not have enough seafood."
  • "Prices feel a bit high for what you get, so not an everyday place for me."
  • "The food was below average. Thirty dollars for a paella that tastes like microwave food is too much."

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