Tía Pol

I recently visited Tia Pol during happy hour, and it did not disappoint. Every tapas I tried was flavorful. The kind of small plates that make you want to order just one more... and then another. So be careful… they are pricey for the portion. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, perfect for a casual evening with good food and good company. Based on this experience alone, I’m already planning to return to try the full dinner menu.

Easily the best restaurant experience I have ever had. The ambience was cosy, the servers were endearing, the food was mind blowingly exceptional, the cocktails on point. I have no notes for improvement. What an absolutely gem. My favourite restaurant in New York. Pure love for this spot.

Great food, reasonable prices in Manhattan. However, it was extremely warm inside, almost hard to breathe at some point so we finished the meal quickly to get some air... Also the high chair seats are not the most comfortable. Garlic shrimps and squid ink rice were really nice!

Grabbed dinner and drinks here and it was amazing! Every dish was tasty and came out SO quickly. Sangria was also super delicious. The space is really warm and cozy, and the staff were all super friendly and wonderful. Can’t wait to return!

I have their food 4 in total but adding 1 to the staff. The space was narrow but it made the vibes warm and lovely. ✨My VIP went to Flan tbh! It was really smooth, creamy and the taste was fantastic! with the caramel sauce. 🍽Beef tongue was also a good one for me. The layers of the tastes were well balanced. Croquette and the squid & rice with ink sauce were not that outstanding. Croquette was a classic; and the rice was too soft. I appreciate the bartender treated me the little dessert as I mentioned my birthday was coming (the next day.) And it was deliiiiucious😌

The host was amazing. He was honest about timing and helped us get a seat. Very charming. He even helped us with getting a drink while we waited. The bread with meat special is so amazing I could eat that all day long. The rest was good just too expensive as a whole. Also tap wine is always strange to me

The food is worth every penny. Bring your friends and share everything on the menu. Come in during happy hour. The waitress was really nice and gave us wonderful recommendations. She also let us know that happy hour was ending, but said we could order off the happy hour menu for our first round of drinks.

This place has been around forever which I guess is a good thing. They had a few specials on a Sunday night. Ordered about 7 tapas to share. Everything was good, nothing mind blowing. Just keep in mind while they’re tapas, they come with a lot of bread. The basque cheesecake was terrible though. It was dry, tough and much denser than even a NY cheesecake.

The experience felt complete in every way. The menu balances fullness with affordability. I consider the customer care here to be outstanding. Basic entrees are fairly priced, though complete meals cost more. The restaurant surprised me with its excellence.

I stopped in on a nice day and grabbed a seat at the bar. The front windows were open and the people watching was fantastic. It set the tone for a relaxed and memorable meal. I tried several tapas dishes and genuinely enjoyed every one of them. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they're putting out. The bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations. The atmosphere here is exactly what you want from a cozy tapas bar. It's warm, welcoming, and lively without being loud. Tia Pol strikes that perfect balance, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. Highly recommend for a casual but elevated meal in Chelsea.

Great spot in west chelsea near the park. If you're a fan of spanish tapas, Tia Pol is a must try for you. It's a small location but it makes for a high energy vibe, buzzing with conversations. The food comes out quickly and is great for a socializing with friends and sharing food. My go to dish is the patatas bravas, always a crowd pleaser esp while drinking. Also loved the serrano ham and the octopus salad, but it doesn't seem like you can go wrong with any dish here. Anyway, if you're looking for a fun spot to meet up with friends or a date in west chelsea, I would check out Tia Pol for sure!

Good Spanish Tapas restaurant close to all the Chelsea galleries. It has a great vibe and good service too. Wine and cocktails are ok as well.

The taste experience defies my usual vocabulary. The workers provided swift service, handled tasks well, and got orders right! I'm amazed every time I visit this place. The dishes show proper execution. Visitors and residents alike will appreciate what they find here.

Decent food and drinks. Terrible attitude from the staff. Still felt obligated to leave a 15% tip--for being patronized. Welcome to America!

Great tapa spot! Everything tasted great but highly recommend the gambas & croquettes. Service was pretty solid - great for a quick bite with friends or a first date.

Highly recommend the skirt steak, very tender and well seasoned. The shrimp was also solid and we'd get it again. Charcuterie board came with some really good salami. Also got the bread with tomatoes which was delicious. Goooood vibes

Enjoyed it! This is not a value meal by any means. Serving sizes are comparable to hourdervs at cocktail hour. You will leave hungry unless you are willing to shell out 2x. Special shoutout to the Lamb Skewers. Disappointed in the shrimp. Super tiny. Drinks are great. Overall, this is an experiential meal. I would not patron again.

Food/Drink: very yum! I especially liked the quiche, squid ink rice, and shrimp garlic dip! Wouldn't get the deliver eggs again but it was yum! Lots of their dishes (maybe 70%?) were sold out by dinner time :/ Service: pretty good service Atmosphere: very cute and perfect for summer if you sit close to the entrance! Other: Easy to walk in on a Sunday night for 2

My friend and I passed by this place on a Thursday night and were lucky enough to be sat at the bar immediately upon check-in. My friend ordered and IPA and I resorted to a dry, white sparkling wine. Breakdown of our food (first two are specials, last one is a menu regular) -Cigalas y Almejas (langoustines in white wine) this. sauce. was. 50000 good. The bartender brought out a bucket of bread slices for me to soak it all up, think of your typical white wine butter sauce at the end of a dish, but with a lot of seafood umami-ness. -Falda de Res (skirt steak with salsa verde) Meat was very tender, but I wasn't the biggest fan of the leeks on top. Salsa Verde definitely helped bring some brightness to the dish. -Lamb Skewers with moored spices Super tender & juicy, selfishly wish there were more skewers Had a great time overall, this place is cozy and welcoming and I can't wait to come back!

Been here twice now and there are definitely some pluses, but also some negatives. The negatives don't make it a stay away, but definitely be prepared for it to make the most of your experience. First and foremost, seating is VERY tight. Besides one booth style table they have near the bathroom, the seats are fairly tight. Service is great when they aren't overly busy. However, be prepared to flag down as needed during peak times as they may overlook your table in the chaos. Staff is friendly and helpful, just not as attentive. Food is fairly good, but quality seems to have dropped off since being here (approx year ago). The artichoke salad was fairly nice but needed more of a tang/punch in flavor. Honestly just ask for. Some lemon wedges and allow the acid to help balance out the salad. Gambas al ajillo is done well compared to most places. The shrimp isn't overcooked and the oil/broth is balanced in terms of flavor with adequate garlic and herbs. Accompanied bread leaves a lot to be desired (very dry/almost stale) Dishes pictured were good but nothing "amazing". Once again, missing some basic seasoning/punch to bring out the flavors a bit more. The croquetas will be a toss up. They are super creamy and tasty but the amount of actual meat (or veggies) inside will be enough or completely lacking. Essentially no consistency in the filling. Wine selection has enough variety to compliment the menu but lacks depth in terms of flavor. You'll likely find something if you prefer lighter options, but not much in terms of full bodied options. Cocktails seem basic. Nothing that stands out but enough to get the job done (G&T, old fashioned, etc) if you're in the mood for a cocktail. Bar seating is the tightest and fairly uncomfortable if you're by the door(not much space and you will feel the weather everytime the door opens)

I don't particularly want to go back to see what we ordered off the menu, but a few things to note here: 1. It was a hot day and there was no AC and very little air flow. Muggy and uncomfortable. 2. It gets extremely loud for dinner. 3. The wine recommended by the waitress was good. 4. The food was all very mehh. The shrimp (gambas) was cooked in the same broth as the clams which made for a very sour, off tasting shrimp dish. Nothing hit baseline expectations for spanish tapas. Overall just wasn't a great experience and very unlikely to go back.

A 3.5 for the ambiance and service. Now the food is an entire different thing, I had a beef liver that left so much to be desired. We ordered everything on the appetizer menu and the only thing I liked was the bread :( The servers were so kind and found us seating although the place was packed, they were very attentive so thank you for that! The inside of this place is very small and you're rubbing shoulders with everyone but it's so cozy you don't even care

The OG tapas bar in NYC! I came here ages ago and I wasn't even an active Yelper then. I finally got to revisit on our last NYC trip. Some friends and I decided to meet here for happy hour. Yes, they still do happy hour and the food and drink options are still excellent. In fact, we had such a good time that I forgot to take more photos of the food. If you come here, just order everything! The wine menu is excellent and they even have a solid offering of sherry. May they remain in business for many more years!

It would be very remiss of me not to warn others that you should not judge a book by its cover, even when the cover is beautiful, because this place really fooled me. Everything had so much potential, but just missed the mark. The ambiance and presentation was a lovely 10/10, but the execution was a 2/10. Sangria was watered down, the bread in pan con tomate was cold and stale, the tomatoes were flavorless, the asparagus/artichoke salad had a very poor balance of flavor and literally 1.5 asparagus. The veal tongue was incredibly dry, and the pickled onions on top tasted like they forgot to pickle them until 3 minutes before. We ordered 6 things and left starving!! Unfortunately I will not be returning even though I live a few blocks away.

This spot has a great ambiance and the staff was very professional and friendly. Keep in mind that it is a tight space. You may want to plan in advance if you decide to head there. They also have a great selection of wines. Having said that, I do feel like it's way overpriced for the type of food options in which they offer. I say this from a place of creativity for the dishes not the quality of the food. The fiancé and I ordered the ensalada de alcachofa, garbanzo fritos, gambas al ajillo and the piquillos rellenos de pisto. My thoughts on the dishes: ensalada de alcachofa: This salad was way too basic and also did not have a distinct dressing. garbanzo fritos: The beans were cooked perfectly. They had the perfect amount of crisp to them but they were still soft on the inside. At the end of the day, it's just chickpeas though. gambas al ajillo: This shrimp entree just wasn't what I was expecting. It was like a soup with bread on the side. I enjoyed the shrimp but it wasn't super flavorful. The dish wasn't very elevated. I got more full on the bread more than anything. piquillos rellenos de pisto: This was my favorite dish. The cheese really added lots of flavor and enhanced the dish.

Everything we had at Tia Pol was exceptional! We walked in around 6:30 on a Saturday and were lucky enough to grab a seat at the bar- Arturo at the bar took great care of us, but definitely make a res if you can. Here's what we had: Croquettes- 4.5/5 -- I would order again and again. Perfectly salty and crisp. Special - skirt steak- 5/5... unmatched! Delicious! 100% order if on the specials. It was out once we were cashing out. Shishito peppers - 4.5/5- perfectly cooked! Skip if you're familiar with these already Peppers with cheese -- 5/5... so refreshing and delicious and fresh ingredients Chorizo - 5/5... chorizo is typically dry but here it's simple and excellently cooked. It is a solid portion too! Pork sandwich - 4/5... slightly over cooked. Would pass next time We had wonderful drinks at the bar and would ABSOLUTELY return again. We plan to!

Lively tapas bar in Chelsea with friendly staff and a nice cocktail and wine selection, leaning heavily on Spanish wines, sherries and cava. It does get crowded, so make reservations. We got lucky arriving just as they opened at 5 pm.

ambiance is random, service was good and the food was mixed at best. If I can make more flavorful shrimp and better lamb meatballs myself then I am not coming back here again. Was very good when it first opened some decades ago.

I've been wanting to go to Tia Pol ever since I moved to NYC earlier this year as it came highly recommended from a former colleague when she heard I'd be living in Chelsea. Her recommendation proved to be a good one! We walked in without a reservation and easily grabbed seats at the bar. It's true that in the winter it's cold every time the door opens and closes, but I think that's a reasonable price to pay to be able to dine here without a reservation. It's not like the door is constantly open. Cute spot that would be great for a date. The food was all delicious - lamb meatballs, brussels sprouts, skirt steak, and patatas bravas. 3 of those were specials, so definitely make sure to check out the specials menu if you come here. I would have expected more wine by the glass options, but maybe this is just somewhere people get a full bottle?

That was the best Spanish tapas we have had outside of Spain. Very unique dishes too.

Tia Pol is my go to tapas joint in NYC. The croquettes are a standout, and the classic tapas fare is executed well with spot on flavors. Don't forget to save room for the fried custard with the warm and plump cherries!

Some of the best Spanish tapas in the city! A super cozy place down in Chelsea, perfect for lunch with friends or a nice date night. The food was amazing! I have no photos because we just could not wait to dig in. Everything we ordered was delicious but some of the highlights were the gildas, lamb skewers, the veal tongue, and the 18 month serrano ham. The gambas and patatas were solid as well. Definitely will return to try some other items on the menu. A++

Incredible spot was really blown away by the friendliness and expertise of the staff, freshness, quality, uniqueness of the food and beverages, and ambiance!!

Excellent!! The closest thing to a Madid neighborhood / "de toda la vida" bar that I've found in NYC. I ducked in recently (alone) for an early/small dinner (lomo/pork sandwich, an Alhambra beer, and a Torta de Santiago / almond cake), a few minutes too late for their happy hour menu, and thus, their calamari sandwich (next time). Quality food at a reasonable price, nice décor/cozy atmosphere, great service (I was immediately waited on by one of the owners and then by a couple of the waitstaff), and very clean (restroom included). Perfect place to bring a date or for a small group lunch/dinner (cool back/group room). Bonus points for the small shelf that runs along the wall across from the bar (where I moved to after having started eating at one of the high tables / once the table reservation had been filled), a small detail, but it made me feel like I was back in Madrid. Hats off and a big thank you to the owners, Mani and Heather, for bringing a little bit of Spain, which they clearly know very well, to NYC.

Tia Pol was lovely on a recent Friday night. I went with my girlfriend a mutual friend, the latter of whom had found this restaurant on Yelp. Our reservation landed us at a charming table outside, and we ordered a pitcher of sangria while browsing the menu. Long story short, we got almost dozen plates of food, sharing amongst ourselves while moaning with food pleasure. I was particularly impressed with one of the specials, skewers of octopus and chorizo, grilled nicely and full of flavor. I also enjoyed the croquettes and the skirt steak. The charcuterie options are a safe bet. Jamon Serrano and sliced chorizo are served alongside bread topped with a tomato sauce that tasted just a little like squash. My friend liked the bread so much we ordered a second board just to get more; we ate the meat too, of course. There were a couple of dishes that didn't quite blow me away: the octopus and white bean salad, and the fried fish nuggets. (I don't remember the fancy names and I'm too lazy to look it up.) Considering how much food we ordered, it makes sense that not all of it would hit the same. Service was good considering how busy they were. I also felt that the prices were quite fair for a classy tapas joint in Chelsea. I'd gladly recommend this place for anyone seeking a sensual food experience.

Food was really good! The restaurant is really busy so little hasten one's work to eat so they could rotate to next customers. That's only one uncomfortable about it. It is really small restaurant so you really need to confirm your seat is available or not.

WE WERE YELD AT FROM THE MINUTE WE SAID HELLO ...Do I need to say anything else!? We left !!! Nasty lady at the bar . Nasty Nasty ! Maybe they think they are the best tapas in town lol. You might have the best food but you have to know how to greed people first, that's is part of the food experience. Bad feeling we will NEVER EVER even pass by it !

I went here with friends last night. The food was delicious, and the service was good. However, I would not go back, because the seating was pretty uncomfortable--stools without backs. I don't know if they do that so people won't linger, but it's not welcoming, and it was not comfy.

Really nice vibe in the restaurant and very helpful and kind staff. Food was very good and the chocolate flan was small but yummy. We had a few tapas and were very happy with the quality of the food. Will come back again!

Wow ... food was exceptional. The quality of the food and taste. The sangria was good, slightly cinnamon flavored. The dessert of the almond cake was the best I ever..

We really enjoyed this restaurant, good for going with friends in a medium group. Drinks and food to share were all excellent. Service was also very attentive and fast. Price: $50 per person Manchego cheese with Serrano Papas bravas Skirt steak Best of all the plates we had

We recently went here for brunch and had higher expectations. While the food was good, it wasn't amazing. We felt like we paid alot for how much food we got, even though we knew it was tapas. I wouldn't recommend the chorizo it came very salty and dry, but the patatas bravas and the montadito de crema de habitas (not pictured) were very delicious. I would eat that fava bean puree everyday! It's a very small place with high top bar seats that are aren't comfortable. The service was great - very quick and friendly.

I love every single dishes, refreshing fresh and flavorful. I would totally come back

We had a five-star experience at Tia Pol last weekend. The service was superb, the atmosphere warm and intimate, and the food phenomenal. We started with the crispy artichoke and asparagus salad. Wow, wow, wow. This dish exceeded all of our expectations. It was full of freshness and flavor. For tapas we loved their ham croquetas (best croquetas in NYC) and the serrano ham triangles. We ordered two of their specials as our more hearty dishes. A delicious short-rib noodle dish that was rich with flavor, and tender lamb meatballs that melted in your mouth. We ended with fried custard balls with tart cherries. It was sublime! Warning: the space is small so make reservations in advance (especially if you're a larger party since there's only three tables that fits a group).

This was a last second choice and let's just say, I am SO GLAD we picked this place. The food was just out of this world! It was a smaller restaurant, so it was close quarters, but I did not mind too much. The service and the food made up for this. The shishito peppers were fantastic. I am a big fan of these in general so I have had my fair share and these were up there in terms of my favorite. They had the perfect amount of flaky sea salt and were blistered to perfection. The shrimp and garlic with olive oil was by far the best thing we tasted. Shrimp were tasty and the waiter brought us bread to dip in the sauce and I'm sure glad he did. We ate two plates of bread with the sauce alone, it was that good!!! We ended up having to get another order of the lamp skewers because they were so good. The flavor and cook was on point and the blend of spices it was rubbed with made all the difference. The squid was alright... I wished it had a little bit more flavor to it, but I still enjoyed it. The croquetas were good, just veryyyyy creamy and I was wishing there was more seasoning. However, for being my least favorite dish, it wasn't bad at all. For all the food we got, the price of the meal was very appropriate. I lovveeeddd this place and will 100% be back the next time I am in the city.

Whoa! Super impressed by this tapas place. My friend and I came here for dinner , and I'm so happy she found this place. Happy hour only applies to drinks not food. We ended up getting a pitcher of sangria (4 cups) for $18! The sangria was really good, probably one of the best glasses I've had in a while. My friend and I ended up getting 4 tapas. The bravas, shrimp, grilled lamb skewers and the stuffed peppers. Everything was delicious, well flavored, cooked to perfection. I'm extremely surprised by how good the food was. The service was fantastic , but I was a bit annoyed when the waitress kept walking over and looking at our table every 5 mins. It was weird and I did ask her if everything was okay. Other then that odd interaction with the waitress, everything was great! Will definitely stop by again!

I had an amazing time! 2 friends and I shared about 6 tapas including one of the specials with a pitcher of sangria and it was just enough food and we had a great time! Tapas ordered: Pork Loin Sandwich, Patatas Brava, Steak Special, Chorizo, Lamb Skewers (best one was the Pork Loin Sandwich) Sangria was absolutely delicious! Reminded me of living in Spain. Highly recommend but def make a reservation!

Adorable little tapas spot on the west side. Not many seats available so I would probably consider making reservations for busier times. We got the gambas al ajillo, torrijas, patatas bravas and bocata de lomo adobado. These were all delicious, especially the bocata! They had this frozen watermelon drink with tequila that was also pretty tasty. Service was quick too. All in all, good vibes here. Will come back again!

I walked into this place, looking forward to an afternoon of tapas and Cava. I expected a very pleasant time but was greeted by a very nasty "lady" upon entry. I arrived and was IMMEDIATELY told that the bar was the only place for Happy Hour...the nuance was "Don't even think of sitting at a table in the EMPTY place." It was BEFORE dinner time and it was clear there would be no exceptions. After her thought, when my woman friend arrived, she threw me a bone, and said I could sit at a front table. Maybe she was "concerned" about giving two gay men a table. Of course, as I do with all dumps, I left wishing her a very happy hour! My displeasure with this "lady wasn't that I couldn't sit at a table during the $2.00 discounted happy hour, rather her nasty, unwelcoming manner. For a "tapas" bar that supposedly had its nascency in the travels through ALL OF SPAIN, it was clear to me the two "ladies" learned nothing from their travels on how Spanish treat tapas patrons. I will make sure I don't recommend this place to any New Yorker. Shame, "LADY"!!!

Came in for drinks and apps with a girl friend, and loved the enthusiasm of the staff! Immediately was greeted by multiple waitresses, and our server was so knowledgeable about the wine list. We ordered the patatas Bravas and a few glasses of their white wines. Recommend asking your server for their favorites :)

A cute little place. Great servers and bartender. Delicious food. As we walked in, the place was not particularly crowded. We wanted to just get drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. The bartender seated us near the kitchen. We ordered a bottle of wine and our server, Arturo, brought us a menu as well. We checked out the menu and everything sounded delicious. We weren't hungry but watching the chef in the kitchen and the tasty aroma changed our mind. Arturo came by and took our order for the shrimp in garlic sauvet. Throughout the evening, Arturo was pleasant and attentive. He made time to chat with us and made sure our glasses were always full. Before kitchen closed he asked if we needed anything and brought us extra bread anyway. Awesome service, good crowd! Can't wait to go back and try some other things from the menu.

Food was truly excellent. Service good. Particularly recommend the chicken liver pate. Noisy.

Great place to meet up with friends and share tapas! The patatas bravas was definitely a winner - nice and crispy with a tasty sauce! The lamb skewers were also delicious. Fried chickpeas were also great - crispy texture! We ordered a pitcher of sangria - great for groups or ambitious drinkers :p

Such a cute spot. Great tapas and options for vegans. The bar tender was such a nice person. So happy we stopped by this place.

We luckily snagged a last-minute Friday night reservation for 3 and so glad we did. Every part of our experience here was fantastic: delicious food and drinks, excellent service and wonderful ambiance. We loved the cheese plate olives, ensaladita de pulpo, and papa bravas. Yum!

Best tapas I've had in NYC this far. The food was tasty and more interesting than your normal batatas bravas. Cool vibes as well.

I reallllly enjoyed this place. I usually am hesistant about tapas because I worry it's not enough food but this place was great and servings were definitely sizeable to share between 2-3 people per plate. This place is tiny so try and make reservations if you can. As for taste, amazing! I had tapas in Barcelona and their dishes here brought me back to Spain. We tried an assortment of plates including the patatas bravas which is a popular dish in Barcelona. It had great flavoring from the paprika and aioli and came out piping hot. Really good! Ham croquetas - comes in 2 or 4, depending on the size you order. Really well made. Good crunch on the outside and super creamy and hammy on the inside. I really enjoyed the bite. Serrano ham triangles - just as good. Serrano was fresh and had good flavor. Squid Ink Rice - very popular dish. We got two order split between 5 girls. Lots of squid. The flavoring was mild but really good with rice. Chicken liver mousse - Loved it but I love chicken liver mousse so might be bias. They were plenty on each crostini. Super flavorful. Overall, everything was really delicious. Their flavoring felt very authentic and service was super nice and accommodating. Great spot for a date!