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Alta

81/100 (6304 ratings)

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"Goat meat balls were amazing. They ahve a good selection of Wine and Cocktails. Service could have been better. But the awesome food makes up for..."

Karishma Lal

"From the moment I got to the restaurant, the staff not only was friendly and accommodating (we had added an extra person to our reservation), but..."

Tessa Larchmont

"As tourists from Melbourne Australia we really enjoyed our evening at Alta. Excellent variety of very tasty food. Great cocktails. Impressive wine..."

Steve

"A tapas menu that absorbs influences from various parts of the Mediterranean, the atmosphere transports you far from Greenwich village, the service..."

Onara

"Alta is my favorite restaurant in NYC. This place is just amazing. As soon as you walk in you're in Spain! The candle lights, the setting and the..."

Gio Maljian

"Great date place and lovely ambience. Good food notwithstanding small portions. Tried the Fried Goat Cheese with Lavender Honey, Salmon Tartare and..."

Epic Nomad

"The food was good. Maybe it's because I'm from Oklahoma or maybe it was that the portions were literally the size of my pinky, but I wasn't super..."

April Belt

"Service was excellent. Food was amazing. A lovely romantic..."

Carrie Ann

"Expensive. But worth it. Cold service. Great..."

The Foodster

"A Diamond in the Rough. With the overwhelming number of restaurants in New York City, this find was truly the luck of the draw. My boyfriend and I..."

Lindseyp1638

"Wonderful Tapas. In town from Baltimore, and avid Tapas diners. Best Tapas place myself and my girlfriend have ever eaten at. Loved the ambiance,..."

Andycap

"Transcendant. Split the $450 Whole Shebang plate sampler with about ten people. Amazing. Cannot accurately describe in words. I think I converted to..."

Dennis

"Most delicious (in order): Warm veg salad, braised short rib, brussel sprouts, phily surprise, goat cheese, spaghetti pepperoncini, whole shrimp,..."

Dan L

"Great spot. We stopped in early one evening w/ 4 kids in tow. The waitress was incredibly accommodating (made lemonade for the kids). We ordered a..."

BCF

"Chef Harrison is a true genius. Visit and experience. Great food matched by fun..."

Carl Johnson

"Wide selection of Taps and wine. With wide selection of wines by the glass and various selection of traditional and creative tapas, I always have a..."

FoodieQ

"Awesome Tapas Place. Alta is one of the most gorgeous restaurants I've ever been to. Forget high ceilings, expensive artwork, and leather booths...."

Jessie Yoh

"At alta and am digging the brussel sprouts, crispy! Get the sicilian..."

Furxhi

"The Food Overall, the portions are on the small side, so I ended up spending about $30 to feed myself. (I was hungry). If coming with a group of..."

The Buppie Foodie Media Group

"Alta is a Mediterranean/Spanish Tapas restaurant located within a charming townhouse in the West Village. Recognized for its quality food and fun..."

Eat The City

"Alta is actually a Tapas style restaurant with food of varying influences. Knowing that we wanted to chat and drag out dinner a bit longer, CAC..."

In And Around Town

"If you don't share, you can't eat with me. And you definitely can't eat at Alta , a globally-influenced tapas restaurant in the West Village. When we..."

Fritosandfoiegras

"Four golden fried goat cheese balls sit harpooned in a sweet puddle of lavender infused honey. The lavender is subtle enough to complement the mild..."

Heneedsfood

"Alta is one of the most gorgeous restaurants I’ve ever been to. Forget high ceilings, expensive artwork, and leather booths. Think about thin black..."

Jessie Yoh

"Alta is almost like a secret garden at night: hidden, dark with twinkling lanterns, hidden dining rooms, and a surprising menu. Located in a very..."

The Right Pick

"Back in Alta after 2 years and a pandemic. It was still outstanding in every way. The place hides a gallery of seating in a big space through a bar..."

JONATHAN POTTER

"What an amazing experience! If you like tapas style food, this restaurant is highly recommended. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and authentic...."

Coby Sternlicht

"Food was great, wine list was great, service was great, everybody was extremely pleasant. And, if the place were any nicer they would'a had to carry..."

Mario Campa

"This place is an easy 5/5. Delicious food and solid cocktails. Excellent service. Great atmosphere / not overly crowded. Reasonable prices. The..."

Julian Wills

"The food is creative and tasty, what could you want more? So we pretty much ordered the entire menu and it showed the depth of the food. However, the..."

A L

"We had a group of 12 and ate everything on the menu. Many of the dishes are done very well. I really enjoyed Fried Hen of the woods, arugula, Brussel..."

Canh Tran

"This tapas place is hidden in the residential blocks and no visible signage out there. When we walked in, there a long walkway with the bar on the..."

Annie Wu

"Absolutely stunned with this spot. The entrance is very unassuming but once inside, the courtyard style dining room is incredible. Very well..."

Tyler S

"Cute place with inviting atmosphere and great food. Certain dishes were a bit on the salty side at times but was still delicious. The menu was even..."

Nick Tan

"my fiancè made a res here for my birthday. not only was the food incredible, but the service was 10/10 , they made me feel so special on my birthday..."

Francesca

"Great place! It's a hard place to see from the street, because there is no Alta sign in the door. They really really need one. Then when you go..."

Joseph Dinas

"Taste small plates and notable wine list. Our large group considered doing the whole shebang, however, upon inquiring about it we realized there..."

Garrett N.

"My date and I loved this place! Such a romantic setting. The fireplace was a wonderful touch. Every dish we tried was excellent. Would recommend to..."

Andrew Burkart

"Really good spot all around. Bartenders are quick and extremely knowledgeable. Service all around was fantastic. Food was really good. I only..."

Brian F

"So amazing. The food was delicious, made with quality ingredients, and perfected to each detail. The location of the restaurant is very “west..."

Kathy

"Cute decor. Flavorful food. Wish the octopus and asparagus weren't as burnt. Mushroom flatbread was amazing. So were the scallops. They could have..."

Ji Young Whang

"Cozy west village Mediterranean inspired tapas. A mouthful, but worth a visit if you are with a large group or date night on the mezzanine level. Or..."

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