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Casa Mono

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52 Irving Pl., New York, NY 10003
nr. 17th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-253-2773 Send to Phone

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$$
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Critics' Rating:
**
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Upscale

Almost Perfect

Exceptional

Generally Excellent

Very Good

Good

Cheap Eats

Best in Category

Excellent

Delicious

Very Good

Noteworthy
Very Expensive

Expensive

Moderate

Cheap
Reader Rating:
6.1 out of 10
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34 Reviews | Write a Review
Cuisine: Spanish/Tapas

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Map Rate & Review

Hours

Daily, noon-midnight

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Prices

$8-$16

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Dine at the Bar
Good for Groups
Hot Spot
Notable Chef
Notable Wine List

Alcohol

Beer and Wine Only

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

This is the place the town’s discerning trenchermen are all fighting to get into. Chef Andy Nusser, who served apprenticeships at Babbo and Po, has a fondness for robust, elemental flavors, which he shuffles together in deliciously ingenious ways. Duck eggs make regular appearances on the tapas-style menu, as does grilled steak with a nutty romesco sauce, and sweetbreads seized in a thick crust. There are tables in the tiny submariner’s space, but sit at the bar to experience Spanish food cooked “à la plancha,” or on the grill, in all its smoky glory. — Adam Platt

Recommended Dishes

Fried calamari, $12; patatas bravas, $8; fried duck egg, $13; sliced skirt steak, $15

Food:	10

Service:	10

Décor:	10

Value:	10

I don't know what other's who bad mouth this place have experienced. BUT I have been a dozen or more times at all times of day and night and the service is good , fun and very knowledgeable. Perhaps one needs to be well traveled and understand a tapas /bar/restaurant to fully appreciate it. I give it top marks and the lamb chops are to die for but then all of the tapas are delectible little treats.

awful service

cheeba from 10035 | Posted on 7/11/09

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)


Food:	6
Service:	1

Décor:	6

Value:	4

i was very unhappy the service, our server's attitude was so rude and unpleasant.we felt like been looked upon by him, it wasn't quality service at all.

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