Euzkadi

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108 E 4th St (at nr. First Ave.)
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 982-9788
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Best

The place has been around since I firs lived in NY, always liked it and now with some to me new items on the menu is a hit once again!

Worst

Nice setting, great server, yummy desserts. The problem was the entree -- the pork chop was incredibly dry and tough. Definitely take a pass on this one and choose something els...

Great spot in E. Village! 2/26/2006

Went here with a group of 7 people. Although the place is a little small and can get crowded, the atmosphere and service are great and make it very enjoyable experience. The dishes are made to be shared. For a group, a bunch of tapas and a couple of entrees are more than enough food. The chorizo w/ pine nuts and raisins is fantastic, as are the fried goat cheese balls w/ honey and the fried fish fingers. The pork chop entree is great as well. The owners are very hospitable and very friendly. Overall, this is a great date spot or a place to have a low-key Saturday night dinner. Pros: not too expensive, atmosphere & crowd, great food Cons: can get crowded more
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Hip-Fun-Yummy 2/23/2006

This is my favorite place in the city.The food is delicious,the atmosphere is great,the art work,the people,the music.....The place is kind of small,but the environment is fun and fulfilling.My favorite dishes are shrimp appetizer,paella and yesss flan.... Pros: food, atmosphere, art work more
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Misleading Menu and Terrible Service 2/18/2006

Despite having a reservation, our little party of four was kept waiting for 45 MINUTES for glasses of WATER. The lone waiter was completely flustered, couldn't remember our orders and brought us the wrong food multiple times. The menu does not accurately explain the dishes, and you may find yourself with something you definitely didn't bargain for. Top it all off with a LOUD crowded dining room and inexplicably nasty glares from the two 'hosts' after politely asking to add a fifth to our party, and you have a dining experience that leaves to be desired. I would NEVER go back and I'm warning all my friends about this pit. Pros: nice location, good ambiance Cons: terrible service, cramped seating more
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Really nice Valentine's Day date 2/14/2006

Went here with my boyfriend (who is from Spain, but not the Basque region) and we had a really nice time. The portions were smaller than expected, but the taste certainly more than made up for it -- and believe me, he's a picky eater. The atmosphere was really nice and warm, and the waitstaff were perfect -- not overbearing, but attentive and friendly, despite the overcrowded restaurant being at max. capacity. They even read minds -- my BF said at one point, ""The music is too loud,"" and one second later it was turned down. Now that's service. Definitely try the Basque cake if you go. Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service Cons: Can get crowded more
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LENTIL SOUP 1/25/2006

Simply one of the best Lentil Soups In NYC,Tuesday nights are highly entertaining!!!! more
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Fabulous cozy date 11/14/2005

Euzkadi is the cutest little basque restaurant. My boyfriend and I live in neighborhood and have been impressed by the fact that every time we walked by the restaurant was jam-packed, so we decided to try it out. We had a most romantic, cozy time. Setting is intimate, great music, attentive wait staff, delicious food and wine. Very good value for your money... Pros: loved everything more
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Service ruins any benefits of food 11/7/2005

I have been to Euzkadi twice with groups of 8 people or more, once with a party of three. The groups were harassed into leaving after 2 hours (Waiter walked around to each person and asked us to leave). I decided to give the restaurant another chance with a small party of 3. While giving the waiter our order I requested that we keep one menu. I was informed that I had to place my order in entirety the first time and was not permitted to keep a menu. We had been there for approximately 50 minutes and had our desserts/coffee for about 5 when the waiter came over and asked us to finish up so they could seat someone else at the table. Needless to say I was close to throwing my still steaming coffee into his face. I managed to restrain myself and we simply left. Cons: inattentive, pressured to leave more
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Crazy Girls Night Out 10/25/2005

So...we were having a usual girls night out when we happened upon this really amazing tile mosaic on the otherwise blah East Village sidewalk. Euzkadi? The menu seemed pretty cool so we went in for just a small bite and drinks not planning on staying too long. Well this place is super cozy, the food and service are good and the sangria and music kept us there all night! The only thing that we would add to this place is more drink options. I'm not a big review writer but we just wanted to give credit where credit is due, thanks for the excellent, crazy girls night out Euzkadi! We loved it! more
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Impressed 9/15/2005

With nothing to do on Tuesday, my friend and I pick this place from citysearch.com. This restaurant thoroughly impressed us. We arrived at 7:00PM and there was live guitar flamenco music playing. It livened up our Tureday night. The food was great. Highly recomment the Trout dish and the sauteed mushrooms. The only disapointment I would say was the service. Our waiter was a bit indifferent and unamused. Overall, I would go back again. more
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Fabulous find in the East Village:-) 6/14/2005

I'm going to be honest here. I rarely venture down to the East Village. I am an Upper East Side gal and I usually stick to what I know when it comes to food. I had some friends come to visit from the South and they wanted to try something different. We decided to hop in a cab and go down to the village. We stumbled upon this lovely and enchanting restaurant and decided to give it a try. The atmosphere was very lively, yet soothing in a way. The food was delicious, I got the mussels and the lamb, both were cooked to perfection. My weekend guests all raved about their meals as well. Our waiter was knowlegdable and friendly and even was patient with all our southern belle craziness. We look forward to our next meal here! more
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Cute place, pretty good food, inefficient service 5/13/2005

We ordered a bunch of tapas and appetizers, including the duck meatballs, the grilled shrimp, pork skewers, bacalau fritters. The best ones were the duck meatballs and the shrimp, which were amazing. The free bread with the seasoned topping that they provide is also delicious. The other tapas/appetizers were good, but nothing memorable, and the calamari appetizer was tasteless. I did appreciate the fact that unlike many other Spanish/Basque places, the cusine at this place isn't too oily. My main bone of contention with the restaurant is the service. There were two waiters for the entire restaurant on a busy Thursday night, and so we had to keep reminding our waiter to bring us anything we asked for, whether that be additional drinks, the dessert menu, or whatever. To make it worse, our waiter wouldn't write anything down! Pros: cozy ambiance Cons: questionable service more
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Cozy and delish! 5/5/2005

The atmosphere is warmly dim and inviting - if you make a reservation, ask for a corner both for extra coziness! Upon other reviewers' suggestions, I tried the ham & cheese croquetas and the goat cheese with honey - YUM! Both were winners. The red & white sangrias were also great - red is drier, white is sweeter. I also liked the pork skewers, braised spinach, tomato confit, and chorizo (a little greasy, but it's sausage, what can you do?). The service was laid back but good - our food came quickly and our water glasses were constantly refilled (love that). I'll go back, for sure! Pros: Warm,funky atmosphere, Good menu selection Cons: Only one bathroom more
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good food & a cozy,laid back ambience... 5/2/2005

The owner is Eastern European, not Spanish but has that friendly easy-going Euro way about him. The space is cramped & it gets noisy as diners chatter over loud music. But the mood is fun & decor warm & welcoming. Don't leave without trying the goat cheese balls. Hot, creamy inside, crispy outside & so flavorful. We also enjoyed the cod fish entree in white bean ragout & the morroccan lamb. The skewered pork loin appetizer was nothing special. Still the host's hospitality and the rest of the meal more than made up for it! Pros: good food, decor, friendly owner Cons: few tables, cramped, loud more
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Great Great Place 4/30/2005

This place is great, amosphere is very pleasant, and service very good. The food was very good too. Only thing to say, the gateau basque is not a gateau basque. I am from Bordeaux, and this place reminded me the cote basque. If you want to have a feel of this wonderful region, go to this place and have fun. Take a pitcher of sangria. Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Service Cons: Gateau basque nt real more
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I ""Basqued"" in this Transporting Nook 4/20/2005

Pleasant surprises are hard to come by in New York dining. Euzkadi is a glaring exception. This little, romantic, ""side-streety"" nook was almost empty at dinner prime-time but I am grateful that I popped in. The ambience, wine list and service are standard for New York. However, Euzkadi's food approaches sublime. CitySearch wrongfully indicts Euzkadi as ""Spanish"". Yes, Basque is a region in Spain but classifying Euzkadi as Spanish would be tantamount to deeming Cajun food standard American fare. Perhaps I'm biased because the menu was overwhelmingly unique (I wanted to try everything) and a scrumptious change from NYC's ubiquitous Chinese, Italian, Mexican and Sushi establishments. A must-return in my book. Pros: Distinctively Basque, A Well-Kept Secret, Romantic Cons: Diminutive Portions more
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Authentic Spanish in a tiny setting 4/4/2005

Great Spanish food in a tiny, quaint restaurant. The food was great, especially the tapas although the portions are a little smaller than what I am normally accustomed to. Try the goat cheese, ham ravioli and croquettes; you might want to order double as you get two or three of each in one tapa. Although the restaurant was small it had a lot of spanish character: dark wood, abstract bull paintings on the ceiling, candle-lit atmosphere. Really cute place to go although I would avoid a conventional dining time as having more than 20 people in the restaurant really starts to get cramped. Pros: Good food, great atmosphere Cons: Small dining space more
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Had a great time... 2/16/2005

ended up here sort of accidentally on valentine's day - couldn't have been happier! we didn't have a reservation and the place was packed but were seated within 10 min. the food was excellent and very reasonable (if you're a cheese fan try the sampler, nicely balanced). The wine list is very complementary and also reasonable. I wouldn't call the service ""attentive"" but definitely friendly and in line with the vibe of the place. good music (if a little loud) and just an overall nice feel. I'll definitely be back. Pros: friendly, great food Cons: music slightly loud more
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Chivalry has returned! 12/18/2004

I have been to Euzkadi several times before, but the treatment I received last friday has escalated it to my favorite neighborhood spot. Given how busy it always is, when I was running late on friday I thought for sure my reservation would be discarded. But all it took was a quick phone call, and my party of 6 was accomodated immediately when I arrived 30 minutes late! Not only was our tardiness a thing of the past, our waiter friendly and attentive, but the food was absolutely delicious. For the upcoming cold months, I would recommend Euzkadi to warm anyone. Pros: food, friendliness more
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As good as it gets 10/16/2004

I was born in the Basque country so I had no expectations whatsoever regarding this place,but I've heard so much buzz about Euzkadi that I decided to check it out last week.I was really pleasantly surprised.The food was incredible,I had two tapas to start cockles with beans and raviolis and the trout wrapped in bacon that was the special of the day as a main cours.The place it self is very European,warm with great wibe and energy but unpretentious with beautifull decor,excellent wine list and they also play great music from all around world.They also have very,very cute stuff... Pros: delicious food, good wibe, cute waiters more
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YUM 9/23/2004

I walked by this place many times and it is always has a vibrant energy, music, candles. I am really sold now that I had the white sangria and paella! Even the bread on the table was fresh, warm, & tasty! A great spot for friends and very romantic date spot as well. Service was fabulous too! Pros: Live Music, Tapas, Service more
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Editorial

  • The Scene
    Euzkadi exudes the sort of cozy, bohemian charm of a small neighborhood bistro one might happen upon in Paris. The spare, woody space features closely spaced tables, brick walls...

  • 6/16/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: M-Th 5pm-11pm, F-Sa 5pm-midnight, Su 5pm-10:30pm
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Bowery, Downtown, East Village
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