Alcala

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   Marian

   New York City

   12 reviews

   4.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice experience, different type of dining. We did 5 tapas choices and one entree and 2 desserts for 4 people. Service was not good, though. The waiter did not seem to understand English well and brought us one of the wrong appetizers, forgot the coffee, had to ask for milk with coffee and kept disappearing although he was very nice.
   

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   Michelle

   New York City

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was authentic and delicious Our friends agreed Will absolutely return!
   

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   Chris

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was excellent and the food was delicious.
   

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   Christian

   BW

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 20 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious and authentic spanish food. Nice host, very delicious wine from spain.
   

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   Gavin

   Austin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 17 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tapas were amazing, especially the Pulpo a la Gallega (the most tender octopus I've ever had). For dessert, the flan was excellent, but the red wine pear desert was even better.
   

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   Amy

   New York City

   22 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on 4 October 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   Alcala was a bit of a disappointment. We had to sit outside because the restaurant had one huge table of about 20 men taking up a large part of the space and they were quite loud. However, after looking at the inside of the restaurant, outside was more desirable than inside - there was NO ambiance inside of the restaurant - bright lights, stark walls, and quite frankly, a bit dingy looking. I’m sure service is usually better but the service staff (of 2) was overwhelmed with the huge table plus all of the many other smaller tables of guests. Food was fine but we have had much better at other Spanish restaurants around town. A disappointment, for sure.
   

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   Heidi

   Atlanta Metro

   21 reviews

   4.0

   21 reviews

   Dined on 18 September 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   I really enjoyed eating at this restaurant on a recent business trip. It has a casual, neighborhood vibe. Staff were friendly and helpful. The food is definitely the star of the show. The pan con tomato with salmon and sardines was outstanding as were the mushroom stuffed crepes; the steak with cheese was fantastic and we really enjoyed the albondigas. Wine options are limited - my colleague had the white sangria which she loved and my dinner special white wine was good too.
   

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   KarlieD

   Houston

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 15 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is so cute! And the food was amazing! The service is also amazing! You should absolutely eat here!
   

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   Margarita

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 10 August 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Relatively small and very nice place, really remind us of Spain . Authentic fresh and flavorful food in the authentic environment.
   

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    VermontBud

    Tampa

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on 26 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Alcala is a long time favorite Spanish restaurant near the UN Complex. Food is usually terrific, but last night was somewhat "off" ... the swordfish usually grilled or sautéed seemed as if it had been prepared "sous vide" and was soft and almost mushy. The potatoes under the fish likewise were floating in oil and not at all appealing. The whole thing was smothered in a diced vegetable mixture that did not add to the flavor or appeal. My dinner partner had the chicken, which he liked and the other partner had only the gazpacho which he did not finish. All in all an "off" night for this chef.
    

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