Lamano West Village

Wow! With there being so many different places to choose from in the city it takes a special place to be wowed. Just spent brunch here with my ladies and what a perfect place to have caught up and celebrate. The atmosphere was perfect, lively but still intimate enough for easy conversations. I’m not usually one for tapas but this place has made me change my opinion! Do not let the conservative menu fool you, if a menu is that way it means the dishes are superb! It was also fun ordering different things each and being able to share- super bonus: the portions were amazing for tapas- first time I’ve ever gotten full at a tapas spot. Best paella! The service was undoubtedly great. Chef Alberto definitely knows his stuff and Mehdi was so attentive and thoughtful (he made us the best drinks ever) as well as the other team members, they truly made our visit special and magical.

What a great village Spanish spot! Superb service, although strangely out of red wine and milk (no problem, really). We started off with cocktails—espresso martini and a cosmo—and moved on to a bottle of white with our food. We got the plata de queso (cheese board) with charcuterie, alongside the manchengo Romero. Followed by the tortilla, gambas (shrimp in garlic), and ensalada criolla. Everything was good, the salad a bit overdressed. The tortilla espanola is to absolutely die for... truffle oil and a bit stepped up, not to be missed.

Hits or misses. Best dishes: pan con tomate, smoked artichoke Good: baked pear, beef in peppers, croquettes Did not like: paella, because it was just a big plate of baked rice with some squid on top, there was not much else mixed in. Also patatas bravas was too hard and starchy at the same time and flavors were not soaked in.

This place is so terrible. From sticky table to sticky silverware with a waitress who looked like she was just done with absolutely everything and everyone. Food was super salty and charging crazy price with the quality they offered! Gambas with 4 shrimps, 4 shrimps only, and it’s $17!!! Pulpo were soooooo thinly sliced and mixed with potatoes… you can hardly find them!!! And that’s $19. All the thinly sliced octopus put together is not even 1/6 of an octopus leg, a small octopus leg. Just close this place already. So miserable and so terrible. I can’t believe I spent more than $100 there for horrible food. Absolutely hate it.

This is a casual tapas place, good for a low-key dinner. The service was great. The menu is small. We liked the croquettes and paella (though pricey for the size of the portion). Everything else was ok.

Customer service was great. The croquettes were excellent, but the cheese platter was ok along with gamon wasn’t matching the asking price.

Wonderful experience. The one server was fantastic! The food was the best part! Omg ! Just the appetizer was so filling!

A cute Mexican-Spanish restaurant. Service was excellent! Really enjoyed the Paella. Great drinks, too.

The perfect spot for a tapas happy hour. Cute and cozy interior with dim red lighting, which really sets the intimate vibe. They have a great Spanish wine selection and delicious food. I really enjoyed the shrimp, croquettes and bread with tomatoes- plus all at a reasonable price. Perfect for an outing with friends or a date night spot.

This place is an epitome of good vibes and the best food. Been to a few tapas and wine bars in the city but Lamano tops my list. Our favorites are the: Papas Brava (Patsy's Brava)- crunchy and very good aioli sauce 2. Manchego Al Romero- A dish you cannot miss! The manchego is smoked, herbed and comes with this delicious walnut bread (heaven!) 3. Gambas Al Ajillo- cannot go wrong with this famous shrimp tapas and they didn't Highly recommend. We were seated instantly and our server was really nice. She suggested us some good dishes which we really enjoyed!

In a sea of cozy, darkly lit, romantic restaurants in Manhattan's sexiest neighborhood, Lamano stands out for being easy to snag a table as a walk-in on a Saturday night--and for having prices that are noticeably lower than their peers. Think $14 glasses of wine. The Alcachofas al Romesco (roasted artichokes, cauliflower purée, romesco sauce) and Paella de Mariscos (banda rice, red shrimps, octopus, squid, aioli) were both delicious. The Paella, in particular, was very generously portioned and easily fed two hungry diners. The Gambas al Ajillo, on the other hand, were disappointing. Way too much ginger, no garlic flavor. I appreciate a unique twist on a classic dish as much as the next person, but I don't think that's what was intended here. I think the cook just forgot to add garlic. Drink-wise, the $14 Peric A 2011 Reserva will warm your insides nicely with classic Tempranillo rioja. Or opt for any of their other Spanish wines by the glass that clock in at ~$13. Great service with the friendliest staff I've encountered for a while, especially given how busy they were.

Managed to get a walk-in table on Friday night, which was a pleasant surprise. The space is small and has a great vibe. We enjoyed all we had - particularly the gambas, which I ate before taking a pic. The patatas bravas were probably the weakest of all the dishes we tried, but were by no means bad. Drinks were tasty and staff were great!

Stopped in for some happy hour wine and tapas. The hostess asked for our vaccination cards right away, which I love and everything looked very clean. I thought the HH wine list was kind of sad for being a tapas spot. The places is known for wine and small plates and the HH wine option was one white and one red. For munchies, we got Papas Bravas and the trio croquetas. The papas Bravas sauces were amazing, they were crunchy and fried nicely. Great little app. The croquetas were super cute. The three types it comes with is mushrooms, spinach and Serrano ham. Personally we thought the Spinach croquetas the best. I would come back for those alone.

Looking for some delicious Spanish bites ?? Check out @lamanonyc for plates that will have you falling in love We couldn't believe how much flavor was packed into every dish !! WHAT WE DRANK: - Red Sangria WHAT WE ATE: - Gambas Al ajillo - Queso w/ chorizo - Paella de Mariscos - chocolate churros - Crema Catalana When you go you absolutely have to try their paella You will see why we fell in love

Very cute and cozy spot for tapas in the West Village. Netflix celebrity spotting for those interested . Service was great and really friendly. Food had some hits and misses: 1. Manchego: favorite dish of the night. Smoky flavor paired with sweet quince paste and delicious walnut bread. Order this. 2. Patatas bravas: mid. I mean you can't go wrong with patatas bravas but nothing special. 3. Tortilla española: overcooked. Lacked flavor. 4. Pulpo: tender, cooked well. Paired nicely with the potatoes. Liked this dish a lot. 5. Paella: mid. Needed more flavor. Rice could have been more tender.

Ideal location to stop by for a bite while walking around West Village. We really enjoyed the octopus dish and the pan con tomate was a great refresher/palette cleanser for in between our tapas - would pass on the croquetas.

Really fun spot near a lot of bars in the west village. The Cava Sangria pitcher was perfect for our four guests and was really nice and fruity. We got a fairly solid, classic array of tapas: patatas bravas, croquettes, pan com tomato. All were yummy and good portions for the group. The octopus dish was a surprise hit as well. I'd say the food was good, however I have definitely had better. Service was friendly, however will note that despite having a reservation we did have to wait about 15 for our table.

Brunch at Lamano was a bust. After we all were seated, the server told us that the chef hadn't arrived yet (supposedly train issues). We started off with drinks while we waited, but we were there for brunch and were hungry! Half an hour later the chef arrived and the server came back to take our food orders. When we finally got our food, one entree came out long after the others, didn't match the server's description (he said the "market veggies" were artichoke and pepper, but the omelet was mushroom and onion), and was missing toast. Our cocktails were wildly disappointing. The Bellini didn't taste like peach at all (more like a mimosa), and the cava sangria was red and flat like a regular sangria. From a health perspective it was also concerning that no one checked vaccination cards for us or any other patrons who arrived during the ~2 hours were were there.

Come for happy hour apps but stay for the octopus appetizer on the regular menu. Avoid the shrimp as there were only five :-/ but the accompanying bread was good. Standard tapas fair. Tables are close together in this small restaurant and staff is very attentive. We will return. Just wish prices could be a bit easier on the wallet but maybe that's 2022 for ya.

We came in randomly as we were waiting on a reservation to a nearby restaurant. After traveling to Spain last year I had been on the lookout for a wine bar and Lamano is just that. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly including their bartenders with a deep wine list. Their food is prepared directly in front of you.

Great Spanish tapas place for a group! Decent sized portions, and lots of vegetarian options! We had an array of things, and the paella was so delicious! The place only serves beer and wine, the red sangria was great!

Very disappointed. Over priced tiny bites on small plates with horrible service. We were a party of 5, we order foods and drinks. One of the dishes took a while to come. Ask the waiter about it and he got all snappy and told us that it can't be served until it's perfect and walks away. We wanted to order more food and drinks. Ask the waiter for more drinks and food. He tells us ok but I will need the table in 10mins so I will put in your order and bring you the bill. Is that ok? I guess they have a time limit on tables. Hmmm what are we suppose to do with the extra orders of food and drinks? Eat them outside on the street in 30 degree weather? Nothing says good service, please come again like being ask to leave for wanting to order more food and drink Horrible service. Defiantly will not be returning. Went down the street to Rosemary and had a wonderful time. Great food, drinks, and services!

If you're an out-of-towner looking to feel like a local, the Lamano's is the place to be. Service, ambiance and happy hour menu is top notch. We tried several things, including the bowl of olives and were delighted with each one. This place has everything you're looking for in New York. Coming back next time we are in town. #DukeOfEats

Stop no. 2 for Friday night pub crawl The Friday night pub crawl continues with a friend. Our male server was somewhat inattentive as he appeared stolid to serve patrons. It was difficult to flag our male server as he was not visible in plain sight and he was not knowledgeable with the menu nor with food. When requesting for a business card he acknowledged my request but never submitted to me until the second time. This restaurant/pub is a relaxed atmosphere and is conducive to audible conversation. I would like to return for their wine; cheese; and charcuterie. Air conditioning is comfortable and there is outdoor seating. We were able to unwind and our mental state was a phlegmatic disposition. Happy Hour from 4 pm to 7 pm, Sangria and wine $8. Red Vintage, Amber Ale, Galicia $8 My friend enjoyed this beer. Boquerones $15 White anchovies, picual olive oil, pickled piparras Stifling hot Chile pepper with the appearance of a string bean but the white large anchovies balanced the spice. I had to search via Google what piparras were and the origin. My friend was truly enamored with the anchovies. I am neither a anchovies nor spicy hot pepper foodie, however, to each their own choice. Cava Sangria $13 Cava, orange, green apple, grapefruit, liquor and strawberries Sparkling white Sangria with slices of fresh fruit. The strawberries were certainly not fresh as I was distributed dried fruit. There were no grapefruit embedded. Nevertheless, this Sangria was enjoyable and refreshing for a cool down on a hot humid summer day.

Great spot for tapas! Me and a friend each got some wine. He got red, I got rosé. We each enjoyed the wine To share we got the pulpo, queso fundito, and the trio croquettes. All the food was fantastic! The space is a little small so not a place for large groups but if you have a group of 4 or less they can accommodate. Great spot for 2

Came here on a whim for a last minute resi and I was quiet skeptical walking in as the place is very small, and the kitchen even smaller. However, I was pleasantly surprised. The tapas menu, although small was very delicious and flavorful. Nothing we ate we didn't thoroughly enjoy. We ordered the trio croquettes, the garlic shrimp, the beef piqadillos, the potatoes, the manchego with walnut bread and churros for dessert. Everything was amazing. I would definitely come back here. It sucks the place is small and seating isn't very comfortable. However, the staff was super accommodating and friendly. That made up for it. I would definitely come back for a quick bite. We didn't get any cocktails but the wine was pretty good.

Great food and conversation On my way to get some booze, I randomly walked past this La Mano. Well, I did not randomly walk past it. I just never noticed the restaurant before. I was glad to find out that the restaurant is fairly new and that I was not having any memory issues. Since the place is relatively new, for this area, the environment was pretty relaxing and chill. We sat at the bar and the waitress, Maria, and the two chefs were very friendly. For the most part, we had the small tapas that are on the happy hour menu. La Mano has an amazing happy hour deal every day (including weekends!!!) from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Pretty much everything on the happy hour special is 8 bucks. This deal was perfect for me because I find that tapas in NYC are way too expensive for the amount food you get. La Mano provides the best of two worlds - cheap tapas and plenty of leftover cash to drink more wine.

Had a great birthday dinner here. They were very thoughtful and seated us together outside so we could have a little more privacy and hear each other. Food was great and was a convenient location. I wasn't sure about ordering the paella as someone had written a not so great review about it. But I'm glad we got the squid ink paella, it was delicious. Thank you for making it a great night.

Food was absolutely disgusting. Still frozen coquettes, tiny little frozen shrimp In a watery sauce, and olives that tasted straight out of the can. At the end of the meal when the waitress asked if everything was alright, and we said no it wasn't, she said "but my service was good?" Clearly she's heard this story before.

The ambiance is nice, music is cool! The spinach croquettes are not the best, patatas bravas cool but not the best (and for being a Tapas bar thats not good), and drinks missing flavor. Service was nice

We went for dinner with my friend. It was great atmosphere, not very crowded on a Tuesday evening diner time. Ordered a few drinks and shared a paella. It was truly delicious, service was great. The only issue we had was fruit flies... Not sure where they came from, but we kept waving them away.

Food was ok, but not worth the hassle. The second we were seated we were told we had an hour so we should order everything immediately or we wouldn't get our food within the time limit. They did actually ask us to leave after one hour even though nobody showed up for our table. Boqueria is a much better option for tapas.

Spent a recent Monday evening at Lamano and had the best time. Small, fun space...sat at the window, which was perfect, and tasted a variety of tapas. Our favorite was the charred artichoke dish, which was super flavorful and perfumed with grilled rosemary. Unexpected flavor! Mehdi was the most gracious host and provided a wonderful dining experience!

Definitely take advantage of their happy hour! Great prices for fresh sangria and tapas. A friend and I shared the Croquetas, a trio of yummy croquets with various fillings. They've got nice outdoor seating and are using a digital ordering system alternative for COVID19. Would definitely recommend for a drinks meet-up or date night with some Spanish flare.

This place has a sign outside that said best tapas in NYC which is the biggest scam of all. I was here with a few of my friends and we ordered a paella to share. It was served on a cast iron pan and the bottom layer of rice was completely stuck to the pan. What a waste of food. We were still hungry towards the end after the shared tapas and paella as our main entree but had had enough of the mediocrity to order any more food.

Cozy, cute, spot with that classic, rustic, European feel. Pretty small, limited outdoor seating, and a good, dark vibe inside. The croquetas, octopus, and patatas bravas were all quite delicious, despite being dishes I've had plenty of times before. In a pretty central location, yet still feels distant from all the hustle and bustle.

FOOD Delicious food hot VERY small portions. Don't go on an empty stomach unless you're prepared to fork over a lot of money. We had Patatas bravas ($9 - Crispy potatoes, spicy salsa brava), croquetas de jamón ($11 - Serrano ham croquettes, guindilla aioli) & the sausage and cheese dip. DRINKS Lot of unique cocktails. Solid wine list but not a ton to close from. we both had the Cava sangria (Cava, orange, green apple, grapefruit & strawberries). SETTING Very cozy, with dim lighting. Not a ton of seating, so wouldn't recommend for a large group. SERVICE Our waiter was very attentive and helpful when it came to making selections and explaining some of the complex drinks. PRICE Expensive. The plates are pretty steep of a price for such small portions. We split 4 small plates and had 2 drinks each and dropped $60 a piece.

Got a last minute Saturday night res for 6 friends and it far surpassed expectations. Every dish was perfectly cooked and flavored. The calamari was light and not chewy, which converted a non-calamari lover. Sometimes tapas can be too fried and greasy - that was not an issue here at all. Staff was friendly and quick. I highly recommend the seafood paella!

Awful seating, overpriced, high noise level. Even with happy hour prices it isn't worth it. I don't mind spending money for a quality bite but this isn't it. Part of the order was forgotten and never made. Sangrias were nothing special. Boquerones (white anchovies, picual olive oil, pickled piparras) was interesting and really great. if you come here i suggest ordering this. We ordered the Ensalada (roasted beets, goat cheese crema, pomegranate, orange, honey) and it was a good idea for a dish but awful execution. The beets were not 'roasted', but rather just diced beets from a can it seemed. It was disappointing.

This adorable European style restaurant in the heart of the west Villiage just won my heart. Unable to find a table next door and STARVING we stopped in by chance but will recommend to anyone! They have tapas style plates and we ordered the beet humus, ham and cheese croquets the poached egg and mushroom and the cauliflower artichokes and literally EVERY BITE OF EVERYTHING was outstanding!

A quiet spot, the new chico on the block, La Mano offers a selection of hot and cold tapas for those remembering a Barcelona evening and wishing to experience it close to home. Recommended dishes Batatas Bravas (delicious peewee potatoes), medium size camarones al ajillo, fantastic pan con tomate with a variety of toppings: manchengo boquerones, Spanish anchovies and Iberico ham. Try the Spanish wine, beer, the cava sangria or the cocktails (sherry anyone?) Buen apetito!

Definitely not worth it. We went on a tapas tour of different places around the area and this was the worst. The food was completely forgetable, but we can't say that it was "bad". It was seemed like frozen items thrown on a plate. That said, the real reason for writing this was the server, who just did not want to be there. Then, finally, when he brings the credit card machine to the table so you can pay, the "Tip" buttons are in reverse order from high to low (25%, 20%, 18%) to trick people into picking the highest by default. If they had mentioned this ahead of time, then it wouldn't feel like they were trying to con you. Alas

Andrew and I were here for breakfast with pulsed deal. The entire restaurant was pretty much reserved for us at 11am on a Saturday morning (on a 20 Celsius day early Jan in Manhattan) as no other customers were here until 30 min later. We received warm welcome and we sat down one table away from the window. We could see sun shine singing through the window and yet it doesn't touch us. It's nice to keep a distance to these beautiful things, to keep their beauty in a way. I didn't have enough Spanish cuisine to make any judgment here but I did spend two Christmas in Cuba where I had 30-day Cuban food, which is probably the closest. There were a couple Spanish restaurant in San Francisco and Long Island City that I tried as well, but nothing really caught me as surprisingly good. We had these food and here are what I think: Tosta de Hummos: this one is surprisingly good. The best hummus is already spread on the bread when served. One bite will make you have both the moist hummus and the crispy bread. The pinkish red from the beet makes the dish so seductive. Paella Campera: this is kind of a classic stir fried Spanish dish. I had many with seafood, and it's the first time I came across many vegetables in the stir, mushrooms, asparagus, and tomato. It has a fair amount of chicken of course, and two eggs as the main attraction. It's on the salty side and so I'm not a big fan. The rice is a little hard to chew, which makes it taste like uncooked risotto and which I thought should have tasted more like Chinese fried rice. I guess that's what Cuban rice tastes and I guess I like that more. Andrew had two drinks and he loved them. They look very beyond tempting but I'm really not in the mood of alcohol this morning. He had Polaris Spiritz and Sangra. I'm giving it a 3 star only because I personally am not into the way they season their dishes.

When I wrote my thoughts down on Lamano, the genesis was: Tiny kitchen, large prices, tight squeeze. If you decide to come, come a little later then 5-6. During this time, the prepped food was being brought in to the kitchen in front of you and... that's not something you want to see. They had a single tiny heated hot plate, which is nice until you see that you're paying $18 for octopus cooked right in front of you on this and $10 for hummus you just saw brought up in a giant plastic container. Overall - cute, but doesn't work.

Came for brunch on Saturday. A little off- putting being the only people in the restaurant. Service was friendly and efficient. Started with a refreshing Cava Sangria. They were out of my first choice, a Sherry Mary, their version of a Bloody. Moved on to some tapas. They didn't have much in the way of traditional tapas choices. No croquettes, octopus, patatas bravas. We did have a plate of imberico and figs. The figs could have been riper and bigger than marble sized. Then had smoked salmon with dill sauce. Nothing Spanish about this one. Then had a jar of ricotta with honey served with cranberry bread. Good but if you came for tapas this isn't it.

Good sangria BUT our server was extremely rude and aggressive from the moment we walked into the door - the place was empty and it took forever and she took our drink away before we were done as a way of telling us to leave - we were having a great time and it was suddenly made extremely uncomfortable by how we were treated! everyone in our party has worked in food service and we were shocked!

Such a cute spot! I'm just a sucker for any wine bar bc i love tapas w my wine. The tortilla (egg potato omelette if you're not familiar) comes out more Fredy than most ive tried in the city. Why can't people master is like spain?! Got the organic wine and it was amazing. The board was mediocre in quality i.e the bread but can't be too picky didn't expect Spanish standards

Not really a traditional real Spanish food honestly. It tastes like a Mexican ran restaurant trying to sound and taste Spanish. Service was good though and the ambience it's a bit slow a a dead. I'd give it a 3 stars too. Especially the paella. It was definitely NOT a real Spanish paella. No Safron taste in it. If you're looking for a real traditional Spanish restaurant this is not it.

Got drinks here last Saturday with a couple of friends. Wish I could say we had gotten food, but unfortunately, after handing us our drinks (which were really tasty), our waiter ignored us for 45 minutes until we ran out of time to even get anything to eat and left. It was a gorgeous sat and the reason we went in the first place was to enjoy the sunset, but the host (rudely) let us know that despite the 4 empty tables outside and countless space inside, we had to sit at the bar stools facing the window. Our drinks took 25 minutes to come and we watched the host sit 3 tables without reservations (we were right in front of the door so we heard the interactions) outside. When we asked again if we could sit outside, the host made no attempt for accommodation and was again very rude. During our time there, we watched through the window as countless guests paid their bills leaving even more empty tables. We felt very much singled out and ignored because we watched the staff treat everyone else with attentiveness, politeness and respect. When leaving, the host was rude again (which seemed aggressively pointless considering we were on our way out and not interacting with him). I live in the area so I've been here before and never had an experience like this. It's disappointing because we like the food here and wanted a chance to eat it. Having such a rude host really takes away from the hard work of the bartenders and cooks, who have no control over how he manages the customer experience. Not the way to treat repeat customers or the work of your own staff, very disappointed that we came here on such a lovely Saturday eve when we could have gone somewhere else in the area where we would have been treated with respect. We will not be back (sadly as we have enjoyed this place in the past).

I ordered the salmon avocado toast, which was called something else on the menu so I didn't clue in until it arrived. Honestly, the food was very disappointing because it took a long time and the toast came out burnt. The portion was also very small. However, the pitchers of mimosas brought the rating of this place up a bit because I liked the passionfruit one a lot. I heard this place doesn't have an actual kitchen so that probably accounts for the long wait. We also visited on a Sunday morning and we were the only table in the establishment.

We absolutely LOVED this place. A friend and I came in and were surprised to find it completely empty. We had the place to ourselves, which was a little bit of luxury. The server was very attentive, and we ended up with several small plates the special. Everything was absolutely superb and delicious. Some people came in while we were halfway through our meal, but we felt very relaxed taking our time and enjoying the delicious wine as each small plate came out. Everything was extremely tasty, but the octopus was my absolute favorite -- Definitely try it if you can!

Excellent food and service. Paella and Sangria are very good. I went for brunch with friends and they all liked it

Some of the worst service I have had in a very long time. Probably years. Considering there was only three tables in there and they don't serve cocktails 20 mins for a glass of Prosecco and having to ask multiple times is ridiculous

Small place but people were very nice especially Fernando who allowed us to seat though we didn't have a reservation. I hate beets, but must say the beet hummus was delicious. Artichoke w/cauliflower was also especially tasty as well as the octopus. Will definitely be back

I found a deal for this place on the pulsd app. They are a Spanish tapas restaurants with entrees. My fiancée and I loved it. We had a seafood paella, (it wasn't part of the deal) that was so good and enough for the both of us. The service here was amazing and the server, who I think runs the place was very patient and friendly. Great service on top of great food will always be a hit for me at any restaurant I go to. Great place.

Thank you pandemic for the one thing which makes it all worth while. I've discovered so many delicious new places over the past days but felt this one was worth writing about. Order one if everything it won't disappoint.

Went here after having drinks with a few friends after work. We ordered tapas and shared with each other. My favorites were: the ham croquettes, montaditos de rabo and THE AROZ CALDOSO (they have a veggie option). Nice place for a first dates, amazing service, and really good wine selection. Great spot!!!