Pil Pil

4.5

53 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Lively

Welcome to PilPil, where every visit promises an unforgettable experience in a warm and welcoming setting. Our Spanish restaurant is not just a place to eat—it's a place to feel at home. Our menu features delectable tapas, signature sangria, and an exquisite selection of Spanish wines, crafted with love to bring the flavors of Spain to your table.
Take a moment to appreciate our unique and charming decor: tree roots elegantly adorn the ceiling, creating a cozy, natural ambiance, while a beautiful mural graces our back wall, telling a story of tradition and artistry.
We welcome gatherings of all sizes, hosting parties and events. No celebration is too small, and no detail is overlooked. Our daily lunch specials offer delightful options, ensuring every visit is special. At PilPil, everyone is invited to join the feast. Come for the food, stay for the atmosphere, and leave with memories. Let’s make every meal a celebration! Looking forward to welcoming you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 988-3788
Website
https://pilpilnyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
With a passion for exquisite flavors and a commitment to culinary excellence, our restaurant brings its signature dishes and unparalleled service to your special events. From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, our experienced team cooperates with you to create the menu of your dreams. For more information, please email pilpilnyc@gmail.com.
Private party facilities
Whether it's a party of 8 or 50, we have the space! With 3 different event spaces, we tailor your needs to create a memorable experience for you and your guests. Our versatile venues offer the perfect ambiance for any occasion, combined with a unique food and drink package for your event. Please email pilpilnyc@gmail.com to inquire further.

Location
265 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075-1208
Area
Upper East Side
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Pil Pil offers a vibrant atmosphere with "fantastic tapas and excellent service." This cozy neighborhood spot is perfect for groups, featuring "amazing food and drinks" and a lively setting. Notable dishes include codfish cakes and shrimp with garlic. While sangria reviews vary, the overall experience is "spectacular."

53 Reviews

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Michael
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great happy hour! Fun atmosphere. Get the steak skewer.
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Catalina
New Jersey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great food, reasonably priced. Artsy ambience. Attentive service.
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Susyd
New York City
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on 1 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always fun to go to pil pil ! Good food and atmosphere!
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Alex
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I rarely write reviews and I am rarely so disappointed with a restaurant to write a review this quickly. The food is a solid 2.5/5 I can likely do better at home. Amateurish level dishes (I have been to spain many times but this is not about that) hardly a top 10 in the city... you want real Tapas go to Soccarat, Bouqeria, etc... there was plastic in the food as well.... Sangria is highly watered down and tasteless.. Did i mention the food was just bad? Nice decor, lots of potential but the food quality, the lack of a decent cocktail menu and somewhat questionable service is just sad... there are many better options to be had frankly this was one of my worst experiences in any restaurant food wise in many years. The need to step up their game.
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callie
Philadelphia
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Cute place, but food was NOT very good. I have walked past many times and it always seemed lively so I was excited to try it. Unfortunately the food was disappointing and overpriced. Would not recommend the food - maybe would be worth going to for drinks only.
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Lisa
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Staff was very friendly. Very noisy in bar area but smaller room next door was amazing. Loved the food
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Katharine
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was disappointing - pan con tomato lacked flavor
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Amelia
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
They sat people right next to us at a very small table meant for two. Also the food was too expensive for the portions. Overall negative experience.
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Mark
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First of all fantastic food. Everything you would expect in small plate tapas restaurant. I’ve been to Spain numerous times and the culinary experience at Pil Pil is as good or better than I’ve enjoyed in Spain. The service is excellent, well informed waiters are very helpful. The intranet menu is well thought out and easy to select dishes. They have a wishlist click which able you to store your selections then edit if you wish. Great ambience, casual and authentic
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I have been going to this restaurant for the last 6 years, and let me tell you that this is the perfect restaurant place for a special night. We came because of our anniversary, and as usual we were greeted by extremely professional and great staff who helped us celebrate by giving us free dessert. The food was great as per usual, and we will keep coming back every time we have the chance. I recommend this restaurant for almost any occasion, for great food and great staff.
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FAQs

Pil Pil offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 988-3788.

Pil Pil is rated 4.5 stars by 53 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

265 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075-1208

Additional information

Area
Upper East Side
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://pilpilnyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 988-3788
Catering
With a passion for exquisite flavors and a commitment to culinary excellence, our restaurant brings its signature dishes and unparalleled service to your special events. From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, our experienced team cooperates with you to create the menu of your dreams. For more information, please email pilpilnyc@gmail.com.
Private party facilities
Whether it's a party of 8 or 50, we have the space! With 3 different event spaces, we tailor your needs to create a memorable experience for you and your guests. Our versatile venues offer the perfect ambiance for any occasion, combined with a unique food and drink package for your event. Please email pilpilnyc@gmail.com to inquire further.

Pil Pil

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What 53 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

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How is Pil Pil restaurant rated?

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