Carlota

"If you want all the good parts about Dimes Square (the high-quality food and a reason to dress like you’re an extra in The Matrix), but none of the crowds, then Carlota should be high on your list. It’s a tapas spot that often gets overlooked because it’s right next to the vibrant Bar Belly, and we prefer it that way, because we can always get a table. Go with a few friends for some olives, croquetas, and a glass of Spanish red, and make conversation over the built-to-share chorizo katsu sandwich." - Carina Finn Koeppicus, Bryan Kim, Hannah Albertine, Will Hartman

"With Parisian vibes at Le Dive, Iberian Peninsula seafood at Cervo’s, and now tapas spot Carlota, it feels like Dimes Square is basically just fake Europe. We’re not mad at it though. Especially since Carlota has such a great Happy Hour, with tasty small plates that you should snack on while you sit outside on Orchard Street or in their long, narrow dining room with a small bar in the back. Get some $16 sangria, $14 patatas bravas, and a sizable chorizo katsu sandwich that’s perfect for sharing with a date, or while you’re catching up with a friend." - Carlo Mantuano

"Carlotta, a Spanish tapas joint, will likely open later this year." - Tanay Warerkar