Socarrat Paella Bar - Nolita

Dinner was marvelous. Staff was great. They moved us from a high table of 10 to regular seating, not that it was so busy for a Sunday afternoon, but much better for my sister that is a little handicapped and us older people who don’t want to fall off a stool. The place was a little darker for my old eyes but the ambiance was nice. We went with the $99 per person which work out well as we all got enough to eat and some leftovers.

Paella was perfect! This is the real deal spanish Paella. The Socarrat (crispy, toasty, chewy) traits completes the dish' deep and flavorful character. Appetizers were phenomenal. Dont skip the desert menu. Marco and David provided an excellent service! They made sure everything was good.

The paella was enticing however, initial glance the price seemed decent at 36 per serving. BUT there's a small print that we did not see - minimum of 2 servings. Why not just say paella platter is 72 - I am sure it would have tasted great and would have been worth the money. It was just too pricey for us and we were hoping to try it out. The Tapas were tasty but also overpriced. We found the servings to be lacking (mindful they are Tapas). Lamb only came with 2 very small pieces (most of the meat was not there). Service was okay. Waiters were very nice although 1 of them seemed annoyed when we inquired why they priced the paella this way.

Spent some time having a late lunch here during the busy Christmas season. Service was perspective, no rush calm Our server David was understanding and soooo kind! THANK YOUUU. We had the Socarrat Paella x 2 and the squid in paprika! Yummmmy! Very very comparable to my paella experiences in Spain! Happy I found this restaurant thay has apparently been in my backyard for the last couple decades.

One of the best parts of Nolita/Soho in NYC is that there are so many gems in the neighborhood that become overlooked. I'd have to say that this location of Soccorat Paella Bar is definitively one of them. This is a straight forward Spanish Tapas menu. The options are plentiful between options such as Croquetas, Pan con Tomate, Grilled Octopus, and quality charcuterie boards! Also with one of the best Sangrias in the city. Without question. Our server was quick but attentive. The atmosphere is intimate but lively. A great happy hour daily at the bar. They have been an OG in the neighborhood for quite some time. I'm glad to see that they are still rocking it.