"The waitress on Wednesdays was so busy yet so helpful with suggestions and what we needed, the food is always on point."
"The service is incredible - attentive and nice - and the food is exquisite."
"Jany our server was so friendly and all her picks were excellent."
"The service is super attentive and friendly."
"The service is top notch! The waitress Jany, sure knows how to make you feel at home."
"Andres, our waiter, provided excellent service as well. He was very attentive and accommodating to our table."
Cons:
"I must agree with other reviews about the level of service, the staff although very pleasant they aren't very attentive even if it's not busy."
"Took an hour to be greeted, get drinks and get our salads."
"Service was horrendous and what you expect/get in Spain. Will not go back!"
"Service was somewhat neglected - we had to pay at the front because we were tired of waiting for our server to check on us."
"Good food but absolutely terrible service."
"Server never came to the table unless we begged him to come."
"Service was not good. They would forget about you and had to wait about 15 minutes for someone to come by our table."
Food Quality
Pros:
"The food - as authentic to Spain as I’ve had in the States! Delightful flavors, beautiful plating and fabulous drinks led to an amazing dinner out in NYC."
"Tried almost all appetizers on the menu and everything is VERY GOOD."
"We ordered several tapas and they were all delicious, but everything was either fried or swimming in oil, except for the gazpacho."
"Starter of croquettes were excellent, chorizo burger along with the mac and cheese were also good but dessert was a bit of a let down."
"Each dish was more delicious than the previous and we were very full by the end of the meal."
"The octopus was to die for, and so was the chicken paella."
"The food and drinks were amazing."
Cons:
"Paella 🥘 not good to my taste. It was more like a so so risotto."
"The “Paella de pollo y vegetales” dish was disgusting and had no flavor."
"For the price you’ll expect it to be really good. It was pretty average."
"The worst experience I’ve ever had. The waitress was very moody because we were a bit indecisive about the food altogether."
"The food quantity was less than the price paid."
"The quality of the steak was underwhelming."
"Food was tasteless, fried calamari was dry, octopus was overcooked, shrimp was so basic."
Ambiance
Pros:
"The outdoor dining was a relaxing experience."
"The new decor is fantastic and spacious. but it hasn't lost the intimacy or charm that makes it a great date night spot or just chill and have wine and appetizers."
"Nice atmosphere inside, food and drinks, reasonable prices, even though being so close to high-end notorious Meat Packing District."
"We were offered a table by the corner, candle-light vibe."
"Friendly service and charming outdoor space on 14th."
"The general service and ambiance was very nice as well."
"I highly recommend La Nacional for anyone looking for a memorable dining experience filled with delicious food and great ambiance."
Cons:
"Was looking for a Tapas spot that isn't overpriced. My experience here was ok, but it feels pretty dated."
"The old place was warm and cozy. Now it is bright and cold."
"The menu is small (one laminated sheet) and over-priced."
"The churros weren't dusted with sugar, and they were so bland."
"The management of the restaurant was really unprofessional and disrespectful."
"The waiters do not wear uniform which may not be a big deal to many people but it is simply unprofessional."
"Overall it seemed more like a spanish diner than a restaurant."