Socarrat Paella Bar - Chelsea

We came to Socarrat Chelsea with friends and everything we ordered was so good. The calamar a la plancha was really tender and flavorful, not rubbery at all. The croquetas were perfectly crispy and addictive. We also had the tuna tartare, which tasted super fresh and well-balanced. The highlight of the night was the paella. We tried both the Socarrat paella and the arroz negro, and honestly, this is the best paella I’ve had so far. The rice had that perfect crispy bottom and the seafood was fresh and cooked just right. The service was very welcoming and attentive, and to top it off, our server surprised us with free churros at the end, which was such a nice touch. Our server was really great and made the whole experience even better. Such a great spot for sharing plates with friends. Wo

We dropped by for restaurant week. The venue was a darker than what I would have liked and the tables are a bit switched squished - so some had to share tables. I enjoyed their sizzling shrimp with garlic chips. The sausages were decent - was expecting someone spicier based on the server recommendation. The fish was crisp We received the wrong paella, but it was still nice

Last night, we had a fantastic dinner at Socarrat Paella Bar. The service was impeccable~ timely, friendly, and accommodating. Our server, Jose H, was attentive and polite throughout the meal. The communal table setup can be a bit cramped, especially if the restaurant is full. But that’s just part of the experience. The star of the show was the seafood paella. It was flavorful, hot, and the best part was scraping the crunchy bits off the pan. We even received a complimentary dessert to celebrate our anniversary ~Thanks, Jose!

Our tapas were delicious—everything was fantastic! We tried both the vegetarian and shrimp paellas, and both were incredible. We finished the night with some excellent churros! To top it off, the service was a perfect 10/10

This place never disappoints. From delicious tapas to one of the best paellas you will ever have, everything is consistently excellent. The service is amazing and always friendly and attentive.