Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieSmall-plate fans gather at this intimate Gramercy nook for upscale Spanish fare & a deep wine list.
52 Irving Place, Manhattan 10003What to order: Creamy Eggs with uni (soft‑scrambled eggs with sea urchin‑an · Confit Goat (griddled avocado and pistachio‑topped confit go · Bacalao Croquetas · Bone MarrowFrom Google Maps reviews.
It’s a small place and tables are close but the food is worth it. Came for dinner and was not disappointed. Particularly impressed with the Chorizo with honey comb. WHEW! A punch in the mouth in the best way. Sweet, savory, AMAZING. I wish I had ordered three. Was least impressed with the Yellowfin but this was partially due to it being a follow up to the Arroz which was so intensely flavorful that it paled in comparison. Overall a wonderful experience I’ll be back
For a one-star Michelin restaurant, I was expecting more. The vibe and service were okay, but the food did not meet my expectations. We ordered four tapas in total. The razor clams were delicious, although for people who do not like garlic, the flavor might be a little too strong. The creamy egg with sea urchin did not really work for me, as the two ingredients did not pair well together. The oxtail was over-seasoned and tasted like airline food. The confit goat was something special, I liked
Tried Casa Mono and yeah… it lives up to the hype. It’s Michelin-starred, and you can tell pretty quickly why. Everything felt super intentional with bold flavors, nothing overdone. The tapas format makes it easy to try a bunch of things, and honestly there wasn’t a miss. The bone marrow was the standout (ridiculously rich), plus a few smaller plates like the fluke that looked simple but hit way harder than expected. Wine list is deep, and the somm was honestly amazing. Super knowledgeable wi
From the Feb 25, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.