Bolo

Critics' Pick

23 E. 22nd St., New York, NY 10010 40.740401 -73.988867
nr. Broadway See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish/Tapas
Price Range:
$$$
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Reader Rating:
9.5 out of 10
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4 Reviews | Write a Review

Photo by Carmen Lopez and AJ Wilhelm

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Official Website

bolorestaurant.com

Nearby Subway Stops

N, R, W at 23rd St.

Prices

$24-$34

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Business Lunch
Great Desserts
Lunch
Notable Chef
Prix-Fixe

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

This venue is closed.

Spanish food doesn't possess the big flavors that have attracted so many Americans to southwestern fare, but chef/owner Bobby Flay has the audacity to inject some and the skill to make it work. In an unfortunate room that reminds you of Gaudi by way of Pee-wee Herman, items as modest-sounding as salmon tartare on a chick pea polenta cake, black squid ink risotto, and black pepper-crusted sirloin exhibit pure bravado. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Prix-Fixe Menu

Three-course lunch, $24.07

Note
With the introduction of her dessert tapas menu, Pastry Chef Vicki Wells has taken the small-plates craze to its logical confectionary conclusion. Any three exquisite mouthfuls from a list of twelve go for $11.

Recommended Dishes

Salmon tartare, $13; black squid ink risotto, $29; black pepper-crusted sirloin, $34; paella, $33

Food:	9

Service:	8

Décor:	6

Value:	6

i'm always a bit hesitant to try out restaurants run by "celebrity chefs." however, i was really impressed with the food and service at bolo. my friend and i shared the flatbread and couldn't stop commenting on how tasty everything was. although the restaurant did not have sangria in a pitcher that night we settled for white wine sangria by the glass...also delicious. i ordered the paella and my friend had the steak. bolo is known for the paella and i can understand why. great portions and great quality...steak was good too, though the horseradish sauce which came on the side not be for everyone. we did not order the tapas so i cannot comment on that. decor's slightly gaudy but the food and service were wonderful. bobby flay and his partner have established a great spanish restaurant in flatiron.

Bolo

Incredible Spanish Cuisine

AFNYC from 10003 | Posted on 2/9/07

Overall Rating: 1010 (Highly Recommended)


Food:	10
Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

I had my birthday dinner here recently and was really quite pleased with the evening. The neighborhood spot was just what we needed. The service was friendly and very down to earth. It was a cute and quiet place and the food was delicious. We shared the tapas, had lots of wine (huge selection) and I had the crispy sea bass. I loved my dish but wish I had gotten the risotto which my friend had. It was so good. I'll have to get that next time. We also had the cheesecake and some coconut dish for dessert which topped off a really fun girls night.

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