Pipa

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38 E 19th St (at Between Broadway and Park Avenue S)
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 677-2233
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Best

Every single tapas dish that we had, from the octopus to the assorted meats and cheeses plate, to the absolutely delectable shrimp in white wine and butter sauce, was above perfec...

Worst

Food was fine, and the place is pretty cool, but the waitstaff was slow and pretty clueless. Worst of all was the rude bartender. Ordered a $9 rioja from the WInes by the Glass me...

User review by hkusp 8/12/2005

walked in on a busy thursday evening and was seated immediately without reservations. started with drinks then went to tapas. both were excellent. atmosphere was above average with everyone looking like they were having a great time. i don't understand why they keep the music so loud. it makes it difficult to hear and you have to pretty much shout across the table for your date to hear which makes it a little uncomfortable. overall it was a good time and i will return Pros: Food/tapas, Drinks! Cons: music too loud more
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User review by hkusp 8/12/2005

walked in on a busy thursday evening and was seated immediately without reservations. started with drinks then went to tapas. both were excellent. atmosphere was above average with everyone looking like they were having a great time. i don't understand why they keep the music so loud. it makes it difficult to hear and you have to pretty much shout across the table for your date to hear which makes it a little uncomfortable. overall it was a good time and i will return Pros: Food/tapas, Drinks! Cons: music too loud more
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Too Loud!! 8/6/2005

food is excellent! but had enough of pipa. everytime i go there with reservations, i end up waiting for 30 minutes or more. last time it went, the music was so loud, i was screaming across the table. i'll find good tapas somewhere else. more
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Too Loud!! 8/6/2005

food is excellent! but had enough of pipa. everytime i go there with reservations, i end up waiting for 30 minutes or more. last time it went, the music was so loud, i was screaming across the table. i'll find good tapas somewhere else. more
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Great Combo-Tapas & Sangria 5/6/2005

Have been here a zillion times. Some times was great, sometimes was mediocre. They defintely have their on and off times, but tapas are always on cue- GREAT! Had one episode when the Sangria was watered down. Once I alerted my waiter, he did not have a problem to change it. Since I regularly visit Pipa, I know how the Sangria is supposed to taste. Love the eclectic feel of the dining room. Always recommend this place for a great time! Pros: tasty tapas, great ambiance, Sangria Cons: noisy, bathrooms more
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Great Combo-Tapas & Sangria 5/6/2005

Have been here a zillion times. Some times was great, sometimes was mediocre. They defintely have their on and off times, but tapas are always on cue- GREAT! Had one episode when the Sangria was watered down. Once I alerted my waiter, he did not have a problem to change it. Since I regularly visit Pipa, I know how the Sangria is supposed to taste. Love the eclectic feel of the dining room. Always recommend this place for a great time! Pros: tasty tapas, great ambiance, Sangria Cons: noisy, bathrooms more
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Great Place 4/22/2005

To those people who complain about the service and the small servings - 1) sitting and lingering over your dinner is a luxury - the thing that makes Pipa so great is that they understand this - they never rush you, 2) small plates = tapas, 3) the tapas portions here are about three times the size as other tapas restaurants for the same price. If you don't get the premise of tapas go somewhere else. Pros: food, ambiance, service more
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Great Place 4/22/2005

To those people who complain about the service and the small servings - 1) sitting and lingering over your dinner is a luxury - the thing that makes Pipa so great is that they understand this - they never rush you, 2) small plates = tapas, 3) the tapas portions here are about three times the size as other tapas restaurants for the same price. If you don't get the premise of tapas go somewhere else. Pros: food, ambiance, service more
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the hippest spot 3/28/2005

WOW! What a spectacular place! THIS PLACE IS THE SPOT! the tapas are just perfect,and the SANGRIA is the best I've had in the city. The bar is great,we had so much Sangria and food my mouth waters just thinking of my next glass,and can't forget the the bartenders they were great! What a great smile.I Highly reccomend this latino experience. Pros: tapas, bar, music more
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the hippest spot 3/28/2005

WOW! What a spectacular place! THIS PLACE IS THE SPOT! the tapas are just perfect,and the SANGRIA is the best I've had in the city. The bar is great,we had so much Sangria and food my mouth waters just thinking of my next glass,and can't forget the the bartenders they were great! What a great smile.I Highly reccomend this latino experience. Pros: tapas, bar, music more
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My roomate's brithday ruined 2/17/2005

We had made reservations, with our credit card, for a group of 10 on a Friday night. When our table was set it was given to another person with the same name that DID NOT reserve with a credit card. The hostess was not helpful at all and did not beleive that, right in our faces, she had given the table to another group. The manager promised to ask the group to leave but never did, she was even rude to us. Finally, a table was available, 1 hr. after our reservation time. After eating, and drinking the worst sangria ever, we practically had to beg the waiter for our bill. Food was OK but service will definitely keep me from going back. Pros: Food Cons: Service, Sangria, Service more
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My roomate's brithday ruined 2/17/2005

We had made reservations, with our credit card, for a group of 10 on a Friday night. When our table was set it was given to another person with the same name that DID NOT reserve with a credit card. The hostess was not helpful at all and did not beleive that, right in our faces, she had given the table to another group. The manager promised to ask the group to leave but never did, she was even rude to us. Finally, a table was available, 1 hr. after our reservation time. After eating, and drinking the worst sangria ever, we practically had to beg the waiter for our bill. Food was OK but service will definitely keep me from going back. Pros: Food Cons: Service, Sangria, Service more
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Wonderful 2/15/2005

The ambiance is really wonderful but I don't recommend sitting too close to the store or you feel like you're in a mall restaurant. I read other reviews and thought the tapas dishes were going to be so small, so I ordered a bunch and they ended up being huge and I couldn't finish them. They were delicious! The sangria was great and I would recommend this place to anyone...but beware of the how loud the place can get. If you're looking for quiet I would find someplace else. Pros: nice atmosphere Cons: a little noisy more
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Wonderful 2/15/2005

The ambiance is really wonderful but I don't recommend sitting too close to the store or you feel like you're in a mall restaurant. I read other reviews and thought the tapas dishes were going to be so small, so I ordered a bunch and they ended up being huge and I couldn't finish them. They were delicious! The sangria was great and I would recommend this place to anyone...but beware of the how loud the place can get. If you're looking for quiet I would find someplace else. Pros: nice atmosphere Cons: a little noisy more
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Phenomenal ambience & tapas...a tad expensive 2/14/2005

There's not a better setting in NYC for a great date. The ambience here can't be topped, the lighting is dark, making it very cool. The whole plethora of chandelliers adds a great touch. Now only if they'd close the door to ABC carpets in the back this place would be it, the light coming in and the shoppers peering into the restaurants is very odd. The tapas is top-notch, the choices are plenty...but make sure to get the paella. It's a bit greasy or buttery but I guess that's part of it. You will leave very stuffed, if not over-stuffed. It's a bit on the pricey side, but when you weigh all the variables...well worth it. Pros: Ambience, Sangria, Paella Cons: ABC Carpets, Location more
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Phenomenal ambience & tapas...a tad expensive 2/14/2005

There's not a better setting in NYC for a great date. The ambience here can't be topped, the lighting is dark, making it very cool. The whole plethora of chandelliers adds a great touch. Now only if they'd close the door to ABC carpets in the back this place would be it, the light coming in and the shoppers peering into the restaurants is very odd. The tapas is top-notch, the choices are plenty...but make sure to get the paella. It's a bit greasy or buttery but I guess that's part of it. You will leave very stuffed, if not over-stuffed. It's a bit on the pricey side, but when you weigh all the variables...well worth it. Pros: Ambience, Sangria, Paella Cons: ABC Carpets, Location more
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Smallest tapas ever. 1/11/2005

Boy howdy, some slow service. The place was nearly empty at lunchtime, yet no one took our order for 15 minutes, and then another table was seated, ordered, served, and was halfway through their meal before our food arrived. And then, problem #2: the microscopic tapas. This was my friend's doom, not mine--she got a cup of soup and an appetizer as her lunch rather than an entree, as she often does. The $7 mushroom croquettes consisted of three tiny fried balls the size of my thumb. Crazy. To be fair, my $10 open-faced mushroom sandwich was delicious and quite large. So, if you don't care about speedy service, go; but if you aren't in the habit of lighting your cigarette with twenties, avoid the tapas. (People are saying a lot about the ambience, but it's actually much more restaurant-generic than any of the previous incarnations. Pity.) Pros: Good food Cons: , slow service, expensive more
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Smallest tapas ever. 1/11/2005

Boy howdy, some slow service. The place was nearly empty at lunchtime, yet no one took our order for 15 minutes, and then another table was seated, ordered, served, and was halfway through their meal before our food arrived. And then, problem #2: the microscopic tapas. This was my friend's doom, not mine--she got a cup of soup and an appetizer as her lunch rather than an entree, as she often does. The $7 mushroom croquettes consisted of three tiny fried balls the size of my thumb. Crazy. To be fair, my $10 open-faced mushroom sandwich was delicious and quite large. So, if you don't care about speedy service, go; but if you aren't in the habit of lighting your cigarette with twenties, avoid the tapas. (People are saying a lot about the ambience, but it's actually much more restaurant-generic than any of the previous incarnations. Pity.) Pros: Good food Cons: , slow service, expensive more
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NICE EXPERIENCE 12/28/2004

My hubby and I enjoyed Pipa last night for the first time. A co-worker of mine had gone there the night before and RAVED about the food...I am a little bit more picky but had to agree the food was pretty good--but VERY EXPENSIVE...a fun place to go with a group I think more than a first date since the tables are so close and the restaurant can be a bit noisy and crowded. Overall I would go back there but with a group.... Pros: close to public trans, fun, good food more
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NICE EXPERIENCE 12/28/2004

My hubby and I enjoyed Pipa last night for the first time. A co-worker of mine had gone there the night before and RAVED about the food...I am a little bit more picky but had to agree the food was pretty good--but VERY EXPENSIVE...a fun place to go with a group I think more than a first date since the tables are so close and the restaurant can be a bit noisy and crowded. Overall I would go back there but with a group.... Pros: close to public trans, fun, good food more
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  • Pipa is Spanish slang for having a good time and the people of New York are doing just that at Pipa Tapas y Mas. Innovative tapas, flavorful sangria and specialty cocktails, a bustling bar scene, great music and countless chandeliers set the scene at this enchanting location.

Editorial

  • The Scene
    Inside, the restaurant feels almost tent-like. Entering the candle-filled space is like opening the doors on a gypsy hideaway.

    The Food
    The traditional and interpretive tapas throw a sharp focus on the definitive themes of Spanish cuisine. Few styles of cooking place such an importance on texture--baby eels in a sizzling slick of oil, for example, is nudged just a shade away from pasta by the crackle of tiny bones under your teeth. Garlic is another constant, with its fascinating range of application throughout a meal--from subtle background agent to aggressive palate-prickler.

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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 12pm-11pm Fri 12pm-12am Sat 11am-12am Sun 11am-10:30pm
  • Payments: Master Card, American Express, Discover, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Midtown
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