Alta

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"Atla is the subdued younger sibling of Flatiron's upscale Cosme. Simple, elegant Mexican classics populate the menu in the simple, elegant space. Enormous windows face the corner of Lafayette and Great Jones, with grey tones and a wall of foliage, making it a bright and peaceful morning destination. Waits can be long and reservations hard to get so breakfast at 9am is ideal. Dishes are small and vibrant, ideal for sharing, and the friendly staff is always accommodating for dietary restrictions." - Carbone Smolan Agency

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"This centrally located Mediterranean tapas spot has plenty of character, thanks to its high, wood-beamed ceilings, dramatic mezzanine seating, intimate nooks, and two wood-burning fireplaces. Alta is equally suited for group birthday dinners and dates." - Eater Staff

"Alta, Noho by Carbone Smolan Agency. Atla is the subdued younger sibling of Flatiron's upscale Cosme. Simple, elegant Mexican classics populate the menu in the simple, elegant space. Enormous windows face the corner of Lafayette and Great Jones, with grey tones and a wall of foliage, making it a bright and peaceful morning destination. Waits can be long and reservations hard to get so breakfast at 9am is ideal. Dishes are small and vibrant, ideal for sharing, and the friendly staff is always accommodating for dietary restrictions."

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"The tapas at this Greenwich Village charmer, situated in a 19th century townhouse on a pretty stretch of Tenth Street, skew Mediterranean instead of traditionally Spanish, like fried goat cheese with lavender honey and octopus a la plancha. The multilevel space has high ceilings and two wood-burning fireplaces, and thanks to a range of different seating configurations, works well for intimate dates as well as big group meals." - Alexandra Ilyashov, Izzie Ramirez

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"In a gorgeous high‑ceilinged townhouse space I sampled many hits, but the octopus a la plancha stunned most: tender, slightly charred octopus served atop roasted chickpeas and a zesty cilantro gremolata — so good we ordered two and almost a third." - Eater Staff