Nai Tapas - New York

This place truly exceeded my expectations in every way. Normally, when I dine out with friends, the menu tends to be quite specialized. However, here they offer a wide variety of options including fish, meat, chicken, and vegan dishes. You can mix and match them and share, which is great! What really surprised me was how delicious the cocktails were! (I also think they might have updated their menu.)

I can not express how truly amazed and grateful to have experienced Nai. Chef Ruben and Sommelier Raul have truly invested time and patience into developing the quality assurance of all guest experience. We held an amazing birthday dinner for my sister that went off without a hitch and the staff was so accommodating and knowledgeable about each dish for our guest. Nai is the THEE go to in New York City and I am extremely excited to try out Chef Ruben’s many other projects in the city and to refer friends for an amazing night out with quality food, beverage and hospitality. Cheers to Team Nai!

I had an incredible experience at this restaurant. I opted for the Chef's Tasting menu and couldn't have been more pleased. The staff was exceptionally attentive and friendly, and the food was a delightful explosion of flavors. Each course felt light, so I never experienced that overly full feeling—everything was just perfect! The unlimited sangria was a great bonus, and several dishes were paired with exquisite wines. I couldn't have been happier with my first visit!

Wow, Nai exceeded my expectations. Everything was SO delicious. We ordered: the Spanish mackerel, Patatas bravas, endive salad, leek quiche, short ribs, and garnacha wine. Each dish had a main feature but the garnishes were some of my favorite parts. The candied pecans in the endive salad tied it all together. The garlic mousse that came with the quiche was so innovative, I never would’ve thought to make that. The thinly sliced EVOO soy sauce garlic bits were a delightful addition to an already delicious Spanish mackerel. Everything was divine. My partner said it was the best quiche he’s ever had (i agree) and the short rib was fall off the bone. I’m surprised I was able to book a table here with lots of open seats day-of on Friday bc it was so good. It was one of those meals that made me feel so grateful that I am able to eat such delicious meals. Only bad part—and this is absolutely a nitpick—was that the lights were on so bright. It felt like when you’re at a club at 4 AM and they turn the lights on to get you out. Management, lower the lighting please! I feel like by doing so it would complete the upscale ambiance.

Overall, I had a fantastic experience! I will certainly return to try more dishes and have already recommended it to my friends. Each dish is small but packed with flavor; we ordered five dishes for two people, along with one dessert. The small tomato with jelly is quite unique and a must-try! I also highly recommend the sea bass with its crispy shell. I absolutely loved it!