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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:
7.2 out of 10

36 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.

Reader Ratings

7.2

"Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10

Big parties get kicked out

KatieLovesFood from 10016 | Posted on 6/23/09

Overall Reader Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)


Food:	9
Service:	6

Décor:	10

Value:	7

We came here for a bday party...and after being there for 1 1/2 hours (group of 12) and spending $1000, we were rudely told that we had to finish up and leave, as someone was waiting for the table...Read More

Will not go back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ralph1 from 18353 | Posted on 6/19/09

Overall Reader Rating: 4 (Not Recommended)


Food:	5
Service:	5

Décor:	5

Value:	4

Went one night for a family gathering at suggestion of a family member and I was picking up the tab. Packed, uncomfortable, noisy bar. Unfriendly greeting by seating hosts. Food and service was average at best. Time to pay and I...Read More

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