Plado Tasting Bar

We were a party of 4 and wanted to try restaurant week before it ended for the summer. After doing some researching and looking through the menus, the food on this one looked really interesting. After calculating how much of a deal we would be getting for food (not including drinks) it was just $3 dollars cheaper. However, we thought maybe the portion size would be a little more than the regular menu to justify the tiny deal for restaurant week. Food review: Garden Salad ($15): It was a great salad and was really flavorful. The ingredients mixed together complimented each other well. However, the portion size was the same as the regular menu. Cavoletti ($13): I love brussel sprouts and thought they did a great job on make them crispy and flavorful. However, it was a bit oily. Portion size was same as regular menu. Millefeuille of Aubergine ($16): This dish was good too. It was cheesy and the tomato sauce was good as well, reminded me a little of eggplant parmesan. It was a bit oily, and portion size was same as regular menu. Chorizo & Wild Mushroom ($17): This one was a bit too salty, but if I ignored the saltiness it was good. It was cheesy and the mushrooms enhanced the cheese and bread flavor. This was also the first dish where I felt like the size did justify the price. Brisket Croquette ($16): The taste of the crispy outside with the shredded beef inside was good, and the cream complemented the dish. There was no difference in the portion size. Veg Medi Paella ($22): This one was not worth the price. It was not flavorful and it was even saltier than the Chorizo & Wild Mushroom flatbread. I was hoping that someone would have came to check up on us (which most of the restaurants i've been to they always do ask) so i could have said that the flatbread and the paella was salty, but unfortunately that did not happen Chef Daily Selection (I think it's $12 based on the dessert menu): It was a tiny piece of cake that I don't think was worth the price, but the taste was good. It was warm and the fruits and sweet sauce complemented the cake. Gelato Tasting ($12): This was 2 scoops of ice cream of 4 people, so I guess it would have been $24? I have never paid $24 dollars in my life for 2 scoops of ice cream. There wasn't anything special about the taste. I couldn't even remember the flavor. Service: The restaurant week menu had a mandatory 20% tip, which I am okay with. However, the same way that 20% tip was mandatory, the same way I expected good service. The waiters did not come check on us throughout the course of the meal, which I have never experienced before in other restaurants if it was a multi-course meal. I would have said something about the saltiness if they had asked. Also, they forgot the limoncello/coffee which we would have totally missed out on if my friend did not browse through the menu again. Atmosphere: It was hot. nuff said. Overall: So the portion size was not bigger, it was the same as the regular menu. So to me, restaurant week was not worth it as there was not a huge discount compared to other restaurants I have got to over the past few years. The mandatory 20% tip would have been fine if we were checked up on and the drink was not forgotten (i know people make mistakes however given that we were not able to change the tip, the service quality should not change either). The whole meal for 4 came out to be $318 for 2 plates of the each item above, the ice cream was only one bowl though for 4 of us.

Please visit this place. We had an amazing experience. Thanks for small plate that we were able to try multiple dishes. Shrimp Risotto was amazing, it's supposed to be that way as opposed to other reviews. The brisket croquettes had a very unique taste to it. Taro Gnocchi just as what reviews say is heavenly. Please try dessert. I was at awe having Orange Biscotti Parfait and Coconut Lime Brulee. One of the best desserts and perfect portions for the price. 💞 Highly Recommended

Came here for my birthday. I’m honestly disappointed with the food. Our server who at first was very accommodating with the recommendations. So we went with some of his choices. The Esquites, corn salad was very seasoned & delicious. It was a great start. Ordered the baked oysters, very good. & the crab cakes were delicious! But the risotto was undercooked. We waited for our server to come back. The rice portion was off, & we could even feel the rice grains. When informed the waiter with the dish, he had told us that it’s supposed to be cooked “Al dente”. We returned the dish. The ribeye was nothing great. Completely bland. & the lamb ribs were bland as well.

I’ve been to Plado 10+ times. Plado is great for solo / small group dining, all the way to having a big group of friends in their expanded downstairs space. Plado has something for everyone with a great diversity of vegetarian, seafood, and meat dishes. The drinks are also excellent, and the wines are tasty. Nothing better than having some small plates and drinks on their patio.

Service was great! Space was tight. What we ordered: Cauliflower Steak - a bit bland but a good veggie option. Charred Octopus - love this, just wish the portion was bigger! Shrimp Risotto - from the specials menu and this was a hit. New Zealand Lamb Chop - meat was tough and bland, otherwise tasted fresh.

A friend and I met up here for brunch and I was pleasantly surprised. The food and service was good and the restaurant was cute. They serve both small plates and brunch options (on weekend afternoons) and we tried a little of both. My friend made us a reservation for brunch. I walked in a little after 1230pm and there was no one there except the staff and I. This was fine except they do require a credit card hold for reservations (or maybe it's Resy) which is a little strange and not needed. I started off at the bar with a latte. The coffee was good and served as a much needed caffeine dose. After my friend walked in, we moved to a table, which was slightly too small and was also right next to the table behind us. But the acoustics were fine, and I couldn't even hear the person sitting 6 inches or so away from me. We started with the vegetarian "wings" which were battered and fried cauliflower and broccoli served with a sesame BBQ sauce and a thick parmesan /salty cheese flavored dip. Or maybe it was an aioli. The battery wasn't as crispy as I would have liked, but the dish was delicious. Definitely get this if you're with someone who doesn't eat meat. Next, my friend and I shared the Ranchero which was on their brunch menu. This was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and well seasoned. There was enough spice on it that I didn't feel the need to ask for hot sauce. It came decorated with chips and those provided a great crunch. Finally, we had the French toast with coconut, banana, and Nutella. This is where the small table became an issue as there were too many dishes on the table. If you go with a friend or order multiple dishes, I recommend asking for them to be brought out staggered. I was worried the French toast was going to be too sweet but it was not! The bread was cooked perfectly and the accompanying whipped cream was not sweetened which helped cut through the chocolate. The raspberries on the side provided a good tart note. Overall the portions were big enough for two and the food was better than most brunch options in Manhattan, imo. I would recommend this place for a quieter brunch in the East Village.

The perfect small plates place. They have a great mixture of Spanish, Italian and American dishes. Each dish was unique and the service was impeccable. The dishes came out at the right pace. They continuously replaced our personal plates with new dishes. They kept the water/drinks flowing. I took a pic of the menu. Take a look.

Really enjoyed dinner here! Great date night ambiance and excellent service from our waiter, Matt. We ordered some oysters, the crispy artichokes, the brisket croquette, octopus, taro gnocchi and oxtail ravioli and it’s hard to pick a favorite because it was all delicious! Will definitely be back.

4.5 stars I'd recommend coming here with a party of 4-6 people to be able to order more of the menu and average down the cost. Food was very delicious in general. Their taro gnocchi is much loved rightfully. Cocktails were thoughtful and excellently executed. Service was very good, consistently attentive without being intrusive. Price was a bit pricey, given the tapas small plate servings, but the ingredient quality was high, so the pricing seems practical enough. Ambiance of the restaurant was very nice - laid back, yet sophisticated - the kind of easy village vibe that makes an elegant dinner with friends feel somehow comfortable and casual.

I recommend Plado, this would be a nice location for an afternoon lunch, which is exactly we did. To our surprise it wasn't many people inside the restaurant so it was pretty quiet where we sat, but they also offer outdoor seating. This is a tapas restaurant so it was recommended you order 2-3 plates per person if you are hungry and want to feel full. (which I agree with) I would consider this to be a pricy as one plate could be $30 a piece, and it's not much food you're getting. However the justification is the quality of the food, so I would keep that in mind if you do come here. The presentation was there as everything we ordered looked appetizing and the taste aligned with this as we cleaned our plates completely. For two of us, we ordered the truffle fries, the charred octopus, and the seared scallops. We had eaten light bites at a previous event which is while that was sufficient, but otherwise we would've needed to order more food. I did like their happy hour deals and I thought that the hours they offered were great and not very common. I'm not sure how much the restaurant advertises this deal, but in case they don't I would recommend it considering many people weren't there on a Saturday afternoon. So even if this is more costly than you would intend, I say come during that time because the food was delicious.

TLDR; (because the owner had commented on how lengthy my review was) Service could do better, pricing should be more fair, food quality could be improved was nonetheless palatable I tried plado tasting bar as a part of restaurant week 2024. So this review is based on the experience as part of this deal. Plado tasting bar has a pretty extensive 7-course meal at $60 per person for dinner. My party had 4 people total which amounted to about $300+ including 20% gratituity that was automatically included. I felt like the restaurant week deal wasn't really a deal and more of a gimmick. It was nice to have the tasting menu and all, the concept of "family style" was intriguing but little did I know it would just be 2 portions of the regular dishes served on their regular menu (1 portion per pair of people)...felt a little cheated. I thought it would be a little more for family style. But regardless, good selections from their regular menu for a taste of the cuisine. So I wouldn't recommend this place for the restaurant week deal, however as a restaurant as whole... The food was flavorful to say the least. They were beautifully plated and had a nice helping per dish. The serving sizes looked as generous as the regular menu with a little extra cost. Our favorite dish has to be the cavoletti (brussels sprouts) and brisket croquette. These tasted amazing and I would come back here for these dishes. The rest of the course, the selections were saltier than the food I usually eat, so best believe I was drinking a ton of water. My star docking comes from the atmosphere and service. The restaurant/bar definitely exemplifies a vacay in the Mediterranean with their chic decor and lighting, however, we had gone at around 6pm and it was just so hot, the humidity was killing us, and their 2 fans did us no justice. We were probably almost sweating into our foods. Now here is my gripe with the service. Immediately after being seated we were handed the menu and had also asked about the restaurant week menu. We had decided to do the restaurant week menu because it seemed comprehensive and could give us an intro to Plado Tasting Bar, but that menu was taken away from us. I didn't get to fully read the menu before it was taken away. I asked for it back to guide me throughout the course, I like to know what I'm eating especially if they weren't going to explain the dishes everytime they brought something out. The host/server did not ask if we had allergies, which I noted because someone in our party has a mild allergy to shellfish, but my friend had already checked the menu and no seafood was served so we were good, but I was thinking why not due diligence? Throughout the service, water was being refilled, which I appreciate because some of the dishes had a little more salt than what I was used to, but the reaching over while we were conversing without any warning..idk. Their sleeves were almost touching my friend's face before I moved my cup when I had noticed what they were doing. I felt like a simple "excuse me" could get my attention and make me appreciate the service a little more. Lastly, the restaurant week deal had an end of Limoncello or coffee, but they had handed us the bill before I remembered it was part of the experience according to the many I had asked for, which thankfully I had asked for that menu to check which course I was on in case we were missing something! Just all this factors, I am not coming back to this restaurant. Come if you are here for small bites (tapas) or for a drinks/cocktails, but my impression of this restaurant wasn't good, so I won't be returning.

Service was a bit slow. The space is tiny, so be prepared to either make reservations, wait a while for a table to free up, or come during off peak dinning hours. Indoors can sit maybe 10-15 people max. Very cramped. You'll be very close and personal with your neighbors. Outdoors has only two tiny tables. Not a place for big groups. More of an intimate date kind of spot. Dimmed lighting. I was struggling to take photos of the beautiful plates. Casual vibe that somehow feels understated in the best kinds of ways. Good place for a solitary meal. Or a drink, contemplating the mysteries of the universe. Taking a star off for lack of AC on the hottest summer day imaginable. I thought I'd have a stroke, and I'm someone who deals with extreme heat very well. Zero fan or AC or air circulation. I was sweating profusely, trying to survive the heat, gulping lukewarm water to no avail. What a struggle. The most brutal peak of Summer is not the time to open the front door into the sauce that is the boiling NYC and skimp on the AC. The food was superb. Everything we tried was fantastic. Would return to try the rest of the menu and repeat some of the dishes we had, mainly the seafood & chorizo paella, the short rib, the octopus, the lamb chops, the soft shell crab, and the scallops. Flavors were bright, bursting in your mouth. I got true joy out of every bite. Every ingredient was given justice with careful preparation. Every ingredient tasted fresh and at its prime. You're paying a pretty penny for the quality of the food. Worth a splurge! Treat yourself!

Best tapas hands down in NYC. I have been here more times than I can count and every single time it is phenomenal; I have never had a bad meal here. The beef tartare is always the star of the show, I have never had a better one. The space is intimate and cozy and the music is always 10/10. The service is great and the drinks are so well done. Can't recommend this place enough!!

I loved my experience at Plado Tasting Bar! The menu is a tapas format, so each portion size is not too large. As a vegetarian, I found there were still a decent number of options to choose from. I have been here two times and enjoyed my experience! I will say the tables are slightly close together and the actual seating area is rather small, but food comes out fairly fast and the service is good too. The dishes were brought out "as they got done" though so that wasn't great at times when we only had small dishes left and other times got a lot at once so didn't have as much space on the table. In terms of the actual dishes, I LOVED the Taro Gnocchi which was so creamy and delicious!! I also tried the Esquites (corn dish), Vegetarian "Wings" (cauliflower), and Millefeuille of Aubergine (eggplant, tomato, burrata) which were very good too. I also did try the Paella which was okay, and a tofu curry dish which had good flavor. Overall, I had a good time at Plado and would come back!

My friend and I came here for restaurant week because the concept of Mediterranean tapas sounded super delicious. This is a small neighborhood restaurant in Alphabet City. Inside seating is intimate and open, while there are also tables outside by the sidewalk. Kitchen is open and you can see the chefs working their magic which is cool. We started w a first course of fried brussel sprouts - a dish that was just OK. They came with a sauce on top that was yummy but kinda forgettable, id rather have shaved parm on top. Second plate was watermelon carpaccio style salad which was an amazing concept, I would have liked bigger saltier chunks of feta on this and more seasoning. We continued sipping on our aperol spritz and red sangria which were on point and made very well. Service was extremely slow. The entire meal took about 2 hrs 45 min which was excessive for a few small plates. I also really really loved the gnocchi in the mushroom truffle sauce. That dish was delicious and redeemed the dinner in my opinion. I understand this is a tapas restaurant but we left feeling still kind of hungry between the two of us. Flatbread w burrata was the only decent portion - it was cheesy and an appropriate amount for two to share. Paprika shrimp was tasty but the amount of pepper was almost excessive and it lacked other flavor notes. Meatballs were tender and delicious but the minuscule portion left us yearning for more. Dessert was bread pudding - another very small portion for 2, and excessively orange notes which I did not particularly enjoy. I think this restaurant definitely has potential and is doing some things right. I do think they can make some improvements in food and service, hence my 3-star review.

Came here with a couple of friends. A fun time with a bottle of wine and several tapas. The mushroom tart was the one that stuck out, the others were unremarkable. Would come back but maybe just for a few apps and a bottle of wine, very cozy ambiance and great people watching. Service was good but not very helpful in identifying what we would like on the menu. There are many other places in the area that I'd recommend instead.

I came here on a weekday evening for dinner, we sat outside since the weather was quite nice. We ordered the crispy baby artichoke, burrata flatbread, angus beef carpaccio, and taro gnocchi. I enjoyed the aioli on the artichokes. I thought the burrata flatbread felt a bit lacking in flavor, or I wished the flatbread was a bit more fluffy or crisp, but it ended up being neither of those. The carpaccio felt more like tartare, as the meat was pretty finely diced, and it came with only four zucchini chips, which was definitely not enough to finish the tartare. You could really taste the lemon in the dish. The taro gnocchi was definitely the standout dish, it was creamy with hints of truffle without being overpowering. The toasted breadcrumbs were also a really nice touch and added some more textural elements. The service was a tad bit slow, but otherwise I thought this was a fun spot to catch up with a friend over tapas.

The ambiance of this restaurant is cute. Small and quaint and the service is really good. I ordered the percisco salad which was really tasty and my friend ordered the pappardelle pasta which I tried which was tasty as well. The only thing that was a little disappointing was the price for the portion sizes. What we ordered was pretty small esp the pasta. There really wasn't a lot of pasta with the sauce. We would have liked more. My friend ordered scallops and they were only 3. Again it's really good, but really small portions. Other than that everything tasted delicious.

Randomly came across this place and made a last minute reservation. So glad I came here because this will be my new spot when I'm in the neighborhood. There are so many vegetarian options on the menu! Unfortunately, I didn't get a drink but they looked really good! For starters we got the fried artichokes and vegetarian wings. Artichokes were so good! Highly recommend. The vegetarian wings were fried cauliflowers, and I wasn't too impressed with the flavors. There were just so many options to choose from and the portions were pretty big for a tapas restaurant! For my entree I got the taro gnocchi, which I HIGHLY recommend! It was so delicious and creamy. I love taro and thought it was so unique to make gnocchi from it! We ended with a citrus tart, which was so refreshing.

Tasting plates, creative cocktails, and lots of vegetarian options! Some friends and I dined in on a rainy Saturday evening-unfortunately that night it was very hot in the restaurant for some reason. I appreciate the huge variety of vegetarian options on the menu-but also that makes things stressful when trying to narrow down options haha. I had the Remedy Elixir as my drink, and it was pretty tasty and unique. For our tapas spread, here's what I do and don't recommend: ORDER: Taro Gnocchi (probably the best thing we had-that truffle sauce=YUM); Mushroom Tart (my second fave-so rich and delicious); Vegan "Wings" (loved the sauce on these) PASS: Roasted Carrots (a bit tough and the yogurt sauce was bland); Eggplant (a tad too oily and also needed more flavor) The Brussels and Arancini were both "okay"-maybe it was just an off evening, because these dishes both have so much potential. I do have to take off a star for the awkwardness of how the plates were brought out-I understand the dishes are "brought out as they are ready," but waiting 10-15 minutes for one small plate at a time was a bit frustrating-I much rather prefer a full table of food all at once rather than picking at one small plate every 10 minutes, so if I ever come back I will be sure to request that more dishes be brought out at once.

Plado tasting bar is such a cute restaurant run by a husband wife duo. They try to keep their menu fun, exciting, and fresh with ingredients that are in season! 1. Elote - probably my favorite thing here. Fresh, punchy, sweet, and salty. Perfect little corn bites 2. Tuna - wonderful textures and flavors in this dish 3. Ravioli - warm, creamy, and just really great pasta 4. Flatbread - I think this was a great sharing dish but the other dishes were better imo Pleaaase come check this place out! If you love tapas, romantic ambience, and cool people, def recommend making a res here.

Food is amazing order the scallops and the meat & cheese board to start with. Everything was terrific

Food is excellent. Beautiful surroundings. Fabulous wait staff especially Jesse. Caring and professional.

The perfect small plates place. They have a great mixture of Spanish, Italian and American dishes. Each dish was unique and the service was impeccable. The dishes came out at the right pace. They continuously replaced our personal plates with new dishes. They kept the water/drinks flowing. I took a pic of the menu. Take a look.

The Ambiance was really nice and on a wed evening we had the entire downstairs area to our group of 12. We loved the taro gnocchi (puffy), duck (smoked) and short ribs (tender). I liked how the bathroom played some Duolingo for you to learn another language while on the toilet. It felt a bit like you were transported. I liked how attentive the servers were and the host allowed me to charge my phone with them. The total cost was $776 with a credit card and we had 12 people so $76 post tap and tip.

Service outstanding, drinks lovely and food delicious!!! It is a must visit. Cute set up and good energy.

My friend found this place during his search of restaurants participating in restaurant week! We ended up not doing the restaurant week menu but still got a good array of small plates! The waiter was super friendly. He recommended 2-3 plates per person. We ended up getting a total of 6 for 3 people. The Summer peach was very interesting. I was expecting it to be sweet but it was more savory. The burrata crostone was amazing. I would get it again! The waiter told us to skip the flatbread which I appreciated because I always end up ordering a flatbread. The octopus was ok. The short ribs was pretty good and the spaghetti was fresh but I was expecting it to have more of a lime taste to it. The donuts were good too! I would come again to try the other small plates!

I truly enjoy their food, it's not traditional tapas, it's definitely newly created menu. I will come back again! Love their food, very talented chef!

One of the best dinning experiences of me and my wife's lives. Service, food, and ambiance were all 5 star quality with out being overly pretentious. It was the perfect balance across the board. Can't wait to go back next month.

Excellent family size tapas, awesome sangria and great service. Happy that is not too far from where I live. Love this place!

I had an interesting experience here during the last week of restaurant week. The portion size was confusing because they gave us two of everything but there were 3 of us. They called it a "portion and a half". Not so sure about that. However I will say I did not leave hungry. And I like the 6 different dish idea you get to try more things. My party and I arrived 30 minutes early and they were able to accommodate us which was dope. The place is beautiful inside and out and the host was not only handsome and well mannered but he made me feel like I was embarking on an exclusive dinner by the way he spoke and presented things. I saw that they had outdoor dining and a tiny bar and kitchen on the first floor which I guess you have to request. Folks up there got to interact with the chef who seemed quite friendly. I wanted to ask for a photo on the way out but it was super cramped up there with voice on voices and chairs back to back and I was glad that we were seated on the lower level. It's very dark like a vampires lair but not too dark to see your food or friends. The house wine was undesirable as most house wine is but it came with the entree so I stuck with it the glass it came in was absolute stunning. They offered sparkling or tap in small short glasses and we ordered both. I was disappointed with the rice ball. From the two we had one was fried harder than the other and tasted of oil and the other was too mushy. 2/5 The pizza was pizza 2/5 and the gnocchi was great 5/5 The lamb was not bad 3/5 and the lemonchello although super sweet kind of went with everything else to wash it down. The dessert was not for me 1/5 I think it was chocolate chip bread pudding. The eggplant with the Burrata on top was EVERYTHING. That's how you cook eggplant that right there 5/5. You could taste the love they put into this place and the branding and total aesthetic and vibe was consistent and that actually won me over. I would come back for a tasting or dinner in a large or small party and would definitely recommend. And to be clear it was 3.5 star so I decided to round up to 4.

I thought the ambience was great as was the service, but the food was a bit meh for me. I was first really excited about the menu, but the taste of the food wasn't amazing in my opinion. When I get a chewy octopus, you know it's going downhill. My friend had the meatballs and he said they were good. We also had one of the flatbreads which I'd give a 4/5.

Tasty! I participated in the restaurant week menu to try this place for the first time. The RW menu was a sampler of many items and a glass of house wine. My favorites were the truffle flatbread, Parmesan Brussel sprouts, and eggplant mille feuille. All of these are cheesy haha. These were the first three things that came out - started off so strong. The gnocchi was decadent and loved the mushrooms and breadcrumbs but could not finish it as it was the last dish to come out. The rice ball had a nice crispy exterior, though a bit muted in flavor. Lastly, I was not a fan of the lamb meatballs as it tasted gamey. The red wine was Cabernet Sauvignon which was a bit too dark for me and I ended up switching for white. Kind service in a dark, romantic atmosphere. We were seated downstairs, bathroom is upstairs only - just a heads up to anyone who might not want to go up/down stairs. There were two loud groups 6+ people around our party of 3 which made hearing each other difficult at times. I would certainly come back to try the a la carte menu!

This place had such a large menu with tons of amazing choices. An adorable vibe inside that's perfect for catching up with friends or for a date. I especially loved the taro gnocchi and the cauliflower wings. I'd definitely come back here to try some more.

I love the food here! We came for the restaurant week menu, and it's SO worth it. Come with friends! The course is created to share. Their menu is mediterrean inspired tapas. Every dish was created with so much flavor and texture that the restaurant menu was a huge hit for us. The seating here is very tight and smaller with a full bar as well. I highly recommend trying, and restaurant week deals are so worth your money, and everyone at the table must participate. My fav dishes of the 6 were the taro gnocchi and the tarufato flat bread. It was so much food for the 3 of us we rolled out of the restaurant.

I'm a huge fan of their happy hour! Half of beers and wine? Heck yeah, we got their sangria pitcher to share and it was great. The white was so refreshing and fruity I'd definitely go for that choice again. We paired this with a cheeseboard which was so good and came with this amazing berry preserve. The truffle fries were also delicious and we asked for the chipotle sauce which is a must if you're ordering the fries. I love that they didn't charge for hummus and bread it was just the perfect amount that we needed. I'm such a fan of Plato, can't wait to come back. (Also they do like to give Spanish lessons on tape in the bathroom, so definitely look forward to that).

I popped in here with a friend the other night for some drinks and snacks. The prosciutto and bread plate is a healthy amount of bread and meat! I also ordered a dealer's choice as a drink. The waiter was super attentive, asked me a few questions about what I like, and they managed to make me the *only* drink i've ever liked that had aperol in it. The seafood paella was also pretty damn good.

I think it's a new restaurant. Doesn't matter. This place is insanely good. Give it a try if you're in the area

This place deserves a chef's kiss for their wine and food here!! My friends and I throughly enjoyed our experience from the service to the wine to the food -- everything was delicious! We ordered the burrata flatbread, pear burrata (seasonal), taro gnocchi, and crispy artichoke. I highly recommend trying the crispy artichoke and taro gnocchi! The taro gnocchi had just the right amount of chewiness and sauce paired with it so well. The crispy artichoke was surprisingly addicting and tasted like a healthier version of fries with an amazing crunch to it. The dishes are a decent size but it's best to share dishes so you and your company can try multiple dishes. Their wine selection is pretty good as well and consists of Spanish, Italian, and Australian wines. Would definitely come back here to try the rest of their menu!!

Found this gem of a tapas and wine bar last week. It's a perfect, cozy spot to while away a few hours on an otherwise dreary evening. They have so many vegetarian options in addition to non-veg, so it's great for groups with different dietary restrictions. We ordered: Agnolotti - The butternut squash in this made it a little sweeter than I would normally like, but this was balanced out by the sauce. - Millefeuille of Aubergine - We didn't expect this to be served in a bowl, but this was delicious (it's hard to go wrong when burrata is involved...). - Crispy Baby Artichokes - The aioli on these was really good, but the artichokes themselves were a bit bland. They also provide bread, hummus and chili oil on the house, which is a really nice touch. If you order the eggplant, make sure you save some bread to eat with it for extra yum. Last, but definitely not least, they have a great selection of natural and organic wines. We ordered the #torres Rioja pictured and it was one of the best I've had in a long time. For more reviews and pictures, follow me on Instagram @this_vegetarian_life!

Went with 8 people. got 14-16 different items. Service was great and accommodating. Drinks were great (recommend the spicy marg) Great happy hour deals. good mixture of flavors and positive vibes throughout the entire place.

Beef carpaccio - 4.5/5 paired super well with the truffle and parmesan Swordfish crudo - 3/5 pass on this one. Individually all the components were well made but the roasted brussel sprouts really overpowered the delicate flavor of the fish, and the sauce used was also too strong. Lychee sakitini - 4/5 not a standout drink but it's hard to not like sake and fruity flavors. Complimentary bread + hummus and chili oil - 5/5 maybe it's because it was free or maybe it's because I ate this while I was super hungry, but this was the standout of the night. The hummus and chili oil was superb with the bread Nice ambiance and good service. Overall I'd recommend this place for a nice date night or just to treat yourself to a good meal

TLDR: Do NOT book Valentine's Day here. I came last year and it was the worst dining experience I've had in NYC. Scroll back in reviews to last year if you need more proof. Service: Unbelievably slow. We left 2.5 hours into our tasting menu before the last 3 courses came. Food: If you like wannabe fancy yet bland food, this place is for you. Dishes were over contrived, like they chased creative / ambitious flavor pairings and forgot their food was supposed to taste good. Spoiler: none of it tasted good. We left after waiting 45 minutes for lamb that was over cooked. Value: $350+ for two people after drinks & 20% added gratuity. You're better off taking your date to an Applebee's. Note: I hate having to write a nasty review, especially for a local restaurant. I have never left a Yelp review before this. However, there comes a point where you simply need to let people know. Do the right thing and avoid this grift.

There are a lot of expectations to live up to when you call yourself a tasting bar, and I was totally blown away! The textures and flavors of every dish we tried were carefully curated for an amazing tasting experience. Even the drinks tasted carefully thought out. When I visited, I tried the croquettes, meatballs, and lemon ravioli. The lemon ravioli is a must try - it was very unique. All the dishes were good for sharing between 2 people, but if you're coming with more than 2 people I would recommend confirming how many pieces are served in the dishes you're ordering (several had 2pcs) or be prepared to split! The service was good and the restaurant had a trendy ambiance, but what makes this place so special is the above and beyond flavor experience. Already looking forward to coming back and trying more of the dishes!

Tried a lot of menu items tonight. The quality of the seafood is fantastic and it was all cooked perfectly. The octopus was more tender than you would even see in a Greek restaurant which is saying something. I just wish they treated this beautiful seafood and shellfish with a less heavy hand as the surrounding flavors muted their natural qualities and didn't let them show their best imo. Oxtail ravioli were good, rich, not greasy as oxtail meat can tend to be, though maybe they killed a bit too much of the oxtail's signature qualities here in an attempt to maintain balance. Taro gnocchi were a bit too light for my liking but the flavor was good. It just needs a little more tooth to it. Other people at the table had the short rib and the eggplant and said they were good as was the lasagna though I didn't try those. Tried the scallop dish and they melted in the mouth but again, when you tried everything at once on that dish they disappeared. The scallop with just the base sauce tasted beautiful. Less is more. The fresh pasta is very impressive in quality. I just wish they had more confidence in the shellfish to stand on merits as it doesn't need such aggressive flavoring techniques. The espresso shot I had here was particularly great, that was surprising.

I had dinner at Plado for the first time a few months ago and it was really wonderful. But then I went back last night, and it was remarkably terrible and at times, disgusting and inedible. Yes, it was Valentines Day. I made a reservation specifically for the A La carte menu but when I arrived they said that was a system error and I had to have the $100/person Valentines Day menu (plus tax, a mandatory 20% tip and this very very tiny small print on the bottom of the menu letting me know that the advertised $100 price is actually the cash only price, and I'd be paying 3.99% more with a credit card). Well....ok... I'm there now and pretty well stuck with it. Except this was the worst dinner I've had in years. The tuna tartare was so gross and fishy. It smelled like a tin of anchovies. We tried one bite and there was no way in hell we were going to risk a trip to the hospital. Nope. We then proceeded to get two fried cheese dishes in a row. Didn't realize we had taken a trip to the State Fair but ok. Then two very cold and bland pasta dishes. At this point I'd clearly moved on from the State Fair to a Hospital cafeteria. The next two, meat and fish, were fine but just ice cold again. Dessert was basic but at least not nasty. This punishing food journey took 2.5 hours. At one point we waited 45 minutes between dishes. Went home poor, hungry, tired, and feeling stupid. Hell no Plado. Never again.

Lovely tasting menu. They have a large assortment of dishes from all over Europe. I think there's something for everyone on the menu. To pair these dishes, they also have a large selection of wine. Great place to bring your winos. My friend had a birthday here and we shared the lava cake. Takes about 10 min for them to make but it's a must! Cheers

Came here for the restaurant week in NYC, I loved this place. Ordered a couple of tapas and two brunch meals and they did not disappoint. The menu was very varied having options for all different diet types including vegan, vegetarian and even pescatarian. Will definitely be back for dinner

Very nice happy hour menu, loved the Brussels sprouts. Beef sliders were ok. Crostini includes 1 tomato and 1 mushroom piece, the tomato was very plain. Can't complain with the prices though. Tried the passion fruit cocktail, not available on happy hour menu was amazing. They have a cute variety of cocktails. Nice outdoor seating available. Bathrooms were clean, service pretty good. Would definitely come again

Tried the Plado tasting bar!! It's located in East village! We ordered two cocktails with a few plates. Overall, I was pretty happy with the quality of the food and service. Wasn't a huge fan of the cocktails though. Definitely worth a try for the vibe and a good time.

Came here with friends for an early dinner on a Saturday night and had an incredible meal! The décor is charming, with lots of plants and exposed bricks, and the service was great. Even on a ridiculously hot day, it was comfortable inside. And while the tables seem close together, I never felt like we were on top of our neighbors or distracted by their conversation. The entire menu is all shareable small plates. We ordered 7 dishes for 3 people and it felt like the perfect amount for dinner. One of our table was vegetarian, so we primarily ordered non-meat dishes. The dishes come out as they are ready, which can be both a good and bad thing. Here's a quick overview of the dishes we tried: Crispy Baby Artichokes: Yummy, salty, just the right amount of crispiness without tasting burnt! Millefeuille of Aubergine: Similar to an eggplant parmesan, very hearty and delicious, well-seasoned. Roasted Carrots: Perfectly cooked and the yoghurt sauce with it was so good we ended up dipping some of our other bites into it. Persico: With so many ingredients I was afraid that this dish would be muddled, but everything paired perfectly together and tasted so bright and refreshing! Short Rib: The two meat eaters at the table really enjoyed this, as the meat was so tender you could pull it apart with a fork. Taro Gnocchi: Super fluffy gnocchi, so pillowy and the taro flavor worked well with the earthy mushroom sauce. Lemon Agnolotti: The delicate lemon flavor really shined in this dish, and the pasta was well-cooked. Overall, we were delighted with everything that we ordered. The prices are a little steep given the size of the dishes, but everything tasted so good that we didn't care. We ordered drinks as well, which were all delicious, and while we didn't order dessert, we were very tempted. Each dish was unique, flavorsome, and satisfying. I highly recommend this spot to anyone and will definitely be back again.

Extremely rude and drunk waiter spilled wine on me when refilling my glass. Mussels were a bunch of shells no meat. Go anywhere else

TLDR: super yummy food and great service! I can't wait to come back and try their happy hour menu. Y'all this restaurant is legit 5 minutes from my apartment and I would give it a pretty high rating especially because it was affordable (by NY standards). My friend and I tried a variety of food including the elote salad, tuna tostada and mussels/clams in a Thai green curry. I genuinely loved the flavor of the clams and mussels and although the elote salad was delicious, I felt that it could be made at home pretty easily. The service was super friendly though and I'd love to come here to try out their happy hour. It's always super busy when I walk past after work!

Ohhhhh Plado... you done goofed on your Valentines situation. I feel cheated by how much I paid for this tasting menu... +$150 per person for an incredibly bland and extremely long experience. No joke, 30 minutes between each course. I felt bad for the patrons who are still only half way in, hope you gave them enough alcohol to keep them awake for the remaining 2 1/2 hours of their 5 hour shitshow.

Cute spot with great service. I would come back here just for the French toast. Wow!!! Truffle fries were also outstanding. Want to come back for dinner.

Amazing experience , have come a few times and the food and service always exceeds my expectations. The owner is also often on site and is lovely to chat with! A east village gem, perfect for any kind of night casual or elevated. Bartender/Server Zed gave great recommendations. Will be back!

Amazing tasting bar with a genuinely unique menu, and they always recommend the best drinks to go with your food. I had the most incredible gelato here, whiskey and apple. Who would've thought?! Delish