Elevated Spanish home cooking w/ Andalusian & Castilian-Leonese influences. Memorable tapas & creative dishes that'll 'wow' you.
This Brooklyn gem offers a refined take on Spanish home cooking, drawing inspiration from Andalusian and Castilian-Leonese traditions. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and a creative, playful approach, the restaurant transforms familiar dishes into memorable experiences. Diners can expect expertly prepared tapas and larger plates, showcasing a depth of flavor that has earned it acclaim.
The restaurant specializes in Spanish cuisine, with particular emphasis on Andalusian and Castilian-Leonese influences, and notes of Jewish and Moorish inspiration. Popular dishes include various tapas, such as 'anchoas' and 'pulpo de roca,' and main courses like 'arroz meloso' and suckling pig ('cochinillo'). While most dishes are highly praised, 'the pig' was mentioned as a least favorite by one reviewer, though still considered good.
"Standout dishes mentioned include anchoas, pulpo de roca, arroz meloso, and suckling pig. The restaurant also offers creative tapas and desserts that are generally well-received."
Customers overwhelmingly praise this restaurant, frequently calling it a top Brooklyn choice and recommending it for its impressive Spanish cuisine. Many highlight specific dishes and the overall 'wow' factor of the dining experience.
Important Note
One reviewer noted that 'the pig' dish was their least favorite, although still considered good. Another commenter questioned if the cuisine was Basque, with clarification that it is Andalusian.
"La Vara, the sister restaurant of Txikito, is recommended for tapas if the user is willing to travel to Brooklyn."
Positive"La Vara in Brooklyn was mentioned as a Spanish restaurant in NYC that typically offers cochinillo on its menu."
Positive"La Vara was recommended as a spot for Spanish tapas that typically has walk-ins."
Positive"La Vara was suggested as a place to go, particularly on a weekday."
Positive"La Vara was recommended for Moorish Spanish food if the user is open to Brooklyn, with the commenter noting they can usually get a table for two by walking in, possibly with a short wait."
Positive"Both La Vara and Txikito are confirmed to be excellent, despite the clarification on their specific regional cuisines."
Positive"La Vara is clarified to serve the cuisine of Andalusia, while Txikito serves Basque cuisine."
Neutral"A commenter questions if La Vara is Basque, suggesting Txikito is Basque and La Vara has Moorish influence on Spanish cuisine."
Neutral"The commenter simply agrees with the mention of La Vara."
Neutral"La Vara is suggested as serving Basque cuisine."
Neutral"The user agrees that La Vara is their go-to restaurant."
Positive"The user describes La Vara as a spectacular meal experience on multiple visits and notes its Michelin star history."
Positive"The user recommends La Vara for being an awesome restaurant in a beautiful, non-touristy neighborhood."
Positive"The user mentioned that they used to get carabineros from La Vara when they worked at a restaurant that served them, though this was years ago."
Neutral"The user loved La Vara, finding most dishes memorable, though "the pig" was their least favorite."
Positive"The user enthusiastically called La Vara the "best restaurant in Brooklyn.""
Positive"The user recommended La Vara."
Positive"This user noted that La Vara, along with Saint Julivert, offers some of Txikito's best dishes, specifically mentioning Pulpo and King Oyster mushrooms, and still found it to be good."
Neutral"This user mentioned La Vara as one of the three really good restaurants owned by the same chefs/owners as Txikito, located in Cobble Hill."
Positive"User enthusiastically recommended La Vara!!"
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