Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Boqueria Soho, Quique Crudo and Tomiño Taberna Gallega, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best spanish restaurants in NoLita. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated spanish dining.
NoLita's Premier Spanish Destinations
NoLita’s stylish streets are home to an impressive array of Spanish culinary gems that bring the vibrant flavors of the Iberian Peninsula to the heart of downtown Manhattan. This curated selection features everything from the traditional tapas at Boqueria Soho and Tomiño Taberna Gallega to the inventive plates found at Nai and Quique Crudo. While the focus remains on authentic Spanish fare, the neighborhood’s diverse dining scene also offers unique Middle Eastern and global influences at spots like Local 92 and Popular. Whether you are seeking a quick bite at Empanada Mama LES or a refined sit-down experience, these destinations provide a rich tapestry of tastes for every palate.
27 restaurants in Best Spanish Restaurants in NoLita | Top Rated Spanish Food
- Boqueria Soho · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Quique Crudo · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Tomiño Taberna Gallega · rated 4.6/5: Spanish.
- Nai · rated 4.5/5: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama LES · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Habana To Go · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- Pique y Pase Pepin · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- El Castillo De Jagua Restaurant · rated 4.3/5: Spanish.
- The Spaniard · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Tio Pepe · rated 4.2/5: Spanish.
- Local 92 · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Popular · rated 4.1/5: Spanish.
- Tomiño · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- Dominican Cravings · rated 4/5: Spanish.
- La Paella · rated 3.5/5: Spanish.
- Despaña · rated 3/5: Spanish.
- Boqueria Soho: Spanish.
- Nudibranch: Korean.
- Tio Pepe: Spanish.
- Dominican Cravings: Spanish.
- Empanadas Soho: Spanish.
- Tio Pio: Spanish.
- Favela Cubana: Spanish.
- Charrua Uruguayan Restaurant: Spanish.
- Empanada Mama: Spanish.
- Tina's Cuban Cuisine: Spanish.
- Boni & Mott: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
