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Alta

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64 W. 10th St., New York, NY 10011
nr. Sixth Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-505-7777 Send to Phone

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Reader Rating:
7.1 out of 10
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40 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish/Tapas

Photo by Noah sheldon

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Official Website

altarestaurant.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 6pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 5:30pm-1am; Sun, 6pm-10:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at 14th St.; A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.

Prices

$3-$15

Payment Methods

American Express

Special Features

Great Desserts
Hot Spot
Late-Night Dining
Notable Wine List

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Alta is the anti-tapas bar. Yes, its menu consists entirely of small plates, priced from $3 to $15, and yes, many of them—like salty serrano and roasted pineapple—taste and sound Spanish enough. But chef Harrison Mosher’s elegant, offbeat presentations come off more haute tasting menu than run-of-the-mill Madrid. Neighbors drop by the long, welcoming bar for extemporaneous goat-cheese fritters and lavender honey, or a glass of wine from a carefully curated old-world list. The rustic double-height dining room feels like a South American hacienda, and there’s an intimate upstairs alcove that you reach by walking through the kitchen. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Note

On Friday and Saturday nights, when Alta is open until 1 a.m., they offer a late-night menu.

Food:	8

Service:	8

Décor:	10

Value:	7

I picked this place for a friend's intimate birthday dinner. It looks like a little hole in the wall from the street, but once inside and past the bar, the space becomes a beautiful, two-tiered rustic dining room. We killed time at the bar before eating. The wine selection was good and even their cheapest red was delicious, though the bartender could have been much more attentive (he waited to finish his conversation with co-worker before taking our orders or even greeting us.) The best way to order at this place is to just pick as many dishes off the menu as desired and share them amongst the table (provided you are dining with with a small group, say one to three others) Almost everything, save for the octopus - which was poorly seasoned - was delicious! The goat cheese and the brussel sprouts were highlights. One person in our party was a vegetarian, which is often hard with Spanish cuisine but there were plenty of tasty dishes for her to enjoy. All and all, the food was incredible and the decor was warm and elegant.

Best tapas in NYC

gjl137 from 10016 | Posted on 9/19/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	8

Décor:	8

Value:	8

I went here with friends on a Friday night for a 9:30 reservation. We got there early and had cocktails at the bar. I recommend the Spanish Manhattan if you like Maker's Mark. Alta was able to take us to our seats early which was located on the second floor. The ambiance and decoration was great. I recommend about three to four tapas per person. There were three of us and we ended up having 10 tapas and the Spanish cheese plate at the end. With drinks, we ended up each paying $65 a person. Get the tuna tartate and the scallops. Best tapas on the menu if you like seafood.

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