Pipa Reviews
Reviews from Citysearch
Overall Rating
- Awesome atmosphere and food
Read More On Citysearch by kathryn h at Insider Pages 8/1/2010 - Best Spanish Tapas I've EVER had
Read More On Citysearch PatrickM 6/14/2010 - Simply Fabulous
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/16/2010 - Good Food but was the sangria just fruit juice?
The chandeliers are cute but after a while it seems weird that there are so many. The food was good however they need to relax on the garlic. Good thing I went for Brunch? We ordered the pitcher of sangria which between the two of us we had 3 glasses each. I would normally be a little buzzed off of 3 glasses of sangria but I did not feel a thing.
At the end of the meal the waiter just placed th...
Read More On Citysearch Run20 1/19/2010 - Nice experience but not rushing backWe went to Pipa last night with another couple. Our table was ready promptly for our 7pm reservation. Early by city standards. The place was packed when we left around 9:00. The restaurant is truly gorgeous. The seating is tight but that doesn't really bother me. I felt that the service was good. Not overly friendly, but whatever. I don't need my waiter to be my best bud. He was attentiv...
Read More On Citysearch mjr6791 1/3/2010 - Amazing tapasIf you are looking for delicious tapas, Pipa is the place to go. I orgered about 9 different plates with my aunt and not one was a dissapointent. We wished the plates kept coming and coming but our waistbands were tight and of course with tapas, like sushi - you order a bunch of things and then it ads up at the end.
It's a bit loud, service was slow but it was totally worth it i would 100% g...
Read More On Citysearch BooStuff21 11/23/2009 - Good OutingThe mood at Pipa was warm and casual. The variety and the quality of the Tapas menu was very good. The service was good, however it would have been more pleasurable if the servers smiled and had been a little more attentive at the beginning of our meal.
They had live flamenco music and a dancer. They were entertaining but it was difficult to talk when they were performing. However, their shor...
Read More On Citysearch CSMobileUser 9/9/2009 - I love this place.Absolutely fantastic, I love this place.
Live Flamenco every Monday night.
Read More On Citysearch toresi 7/21/2009 - Fun TapasFavorite place for Tapas. Love all the chandeliers in the restaurant, it's always fun picking out which one you wish you had the money to buy. The food is outstanding! Stuffed Piquillos, Calamari (amazing!), scallops, shrimp, patatas la brava, crab croquettes. Calamari by far the best though. Sit long enough and the manager may just buy you a pitcher of sangria to get you to move to the bar...
Read More On Citysearch shert 4/24/2009 - Out of this world food and drinkI had dinner at Pipa on Sat night for my girlfriend's birthday. There were 6 of us girls and we ordered a bunch a tapas plates. Let me just say that EVERYTHING was scrumptuous. Everything had a robust, unique taste; most things simply were melt-in-your-mouth amazing. If you go, you must try the Veggie flatbread, the calamari (best calamari I've ever had, hands-down), the wild mushrooms, at least ...
Read More On Citysearch FrigFab 3/23/2009 - Ambiance abounds...I love this restaurant for it's fabulous ambiance, delicious food and the sangria, oh the sangria. I eat here 2x per month and work for a very high end luxury fashion company - book lots of reservations here for our "C" levels...they love it too...
Except - I just called to make a reservation and they didn't have anything available so I was trying to talk to the "host" about options and he wa...
Read More On Citysearch GLLopez 3/5/2009 - Great Date SpotWith Tapas on my mind i looked for a quick fix to my craving in the Union Square area. A quick search later i found Pipa, a rustic bohemian meets grand ballroom feel with tasty and reasonably priced fare for all. The chandeliers and unfinished ceilings make the feel both comforting but still high end. The staff was attentive and courteous. My favorite was the shrimp tapas. Making an online reser...
Read More On Citysearch mborlakov 1/18/2009 - Lovely PlaceThe food is outstanding and the atmosphere is lovely. The size of the restaurant, the menu and wine list, and the quality of service give it a very european feel.
Everything we ordered for dinner was wonderful, and simply, but beautifully presented. The servers was available if we needed them, but they did not overrun our dinner checking on us. The focus of dinner was the food, wine, and my...
Read More On Citysearch kendrickbreeden 12/6/2008 - Tapas GaloreThis is a most wonderful tapas restaurant. Firstly, the decor is simply beautiful and spacious. The tapas choices are numerous and delicious and the sangria is outstanding. The prices are reasonable I think. The more the merrier kind of a place, great for large groups.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 11/26/2008 - delish!My favorite restaurant in New York City. The food gets better and better every time I go. the ambiance is perfect for a date but yet great to go with girlfriends or a large group. They also have the top 3 best sangria in the city.
Read More On Citysearch daras82 11/19/2008 - Good FUN!This place is awesome with friends, for dinner, drinks and lots of sangria. We ordered a good amount of small plates and enjoyed the red and white sangria which was absolutely delicious. The food is not too heavy and absolutely delightful. I would recommend making reservations because it is normally crowded. The ambience was nice, although the servers aren't equally as friendly. It is really lou ...
Read More On Citysearch sharmagirl 11/10/2008 - Perfect AmbianceJust thinking about Pipa makes me smile. I have been here several times and it is the one restaurant in memory that I can say has surpassed my expectations every single time. The Arroz con pollo is phenomenal and I can eat everyday. Their entrees have always been exceptional- simply prepared and perfect. Our last meal there ended with a dessert that I've been craving ever since.
I have always...
Read More On Citysearch violacovin 10/6/2008 - Great sangria, fantastic tapasDefinitely recommend the red wine sangria and many tapas dishes. We ordered a variety of dishes and all were great.
Read More On Citysearch lizzyred8 8/26/2008 - Perfect romantic dinner!The tapas we ordered were all wonderful, the service was good (although not noteworthy), and the room has a very romantic ambiance. The bacon-wrapped almond-stuffed dates were my favorite thing. I went there for dinner with my boyfriend on a Saturday night. Although we didn't mind, the tables are very close together. We split 6 tapas and one dessert, which was the perfect amount of food for ...
Read More On Citysearch FoodisWaytoMyHeart 7/30/2008 - Once and a while it's okhard to tell with this place. I'd advise no weekend trips when all the young 20's daddy's girls go to it prior to going out....well if you are a guy it wouldn't be that bad. However the tables are small and you are packed in there. If you get a seat to the wall, forget it you can't get to the bathroom.
Plates come fast and randomly...whatever is done first comes. You will be rushed out if ...
Read More On Citysearch jackryan 6/17/2008 - beautiful decor - excellent mojitosMy group of friends and I were very pleased with Pipa. After a round of very tasty mojitos, we ordered several of the tapas - excellent. You can't beat the decor - hands down one of the prettiest places I've eaten.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/12/2008 - Wonderful experienceThe ambiance is great: dark lighting, exposed brick, and beautiful for-sale chandeliers hung from high ceilings. The food we had was fantastic. Great chorizo and honey-glazed calamari. The steak flat bread and ham croquetas were delicious as well. With just these 4 tapas dishes, my date and I were stuffed, and it cost us less than most other dinners of this caliber in NYC. Thumbs WAY up!
Read More On Citysearch MsBlueEyes83 5/28/2008 - it's ok, pros and consI like Pipa, but there's so many drawbacks, I don't go very often. I like the food, despite the limited menu. They really should consider adding more tapas and variety. The ones we have tried have been very tasty. For the people complaining about the small portions - these are tapas, not entrees! They're typical tapas size. For two of us, we usually get 4, which leaves us satisfied. The service h...
Read More On Citysearch debra2014 5/10/2008 - Bad Business
A couple of friends and I wanted to enjoy drinks and tapas outside. However, we were informed by both the hostess and then the manager that it was dining only outside- and that there was a minimum of tapas per person. We were going to order a few appetizers, but didn?t want to commit to a certain number since we weren?t that hungry. There was NO ONE outside, so we offered to sit outside but go b...
Read More On Citysearch suparnag 5/8/2008 - Average!I went to this place with couple of my friends and i didn't see anything special.İf you see these glowing reviews, i expected more.
Read More On Citysearch Stevenhall18 5/5/2008 - Wonderful decorLovely chandeliers all around the restaurant. We went on a Sunday when they had live music. Tapas was very good -- very large portions which was unexpected. Would return. Good for large groups.
Read More On Citysearch tsetsefly88 4/9/2008 - Meh, this place is just okay...
Went here with a friend on a Wednesday night. The place was jammed. I highly recommend making reservations if you're planning on going during prime dinner hours. Since we did not have reservations, there was a 45 min wait for 2 ppl. We were told we could wait at the bar if we like. The bar was JAMMED. I would not suggest getting a table near the bar b/c the bar overflow will be right on top...
Read More On Citysearch glaxtitute 3/14/2008 - best tapas sangria and services in NYCthis past Sunday was my first time at pipa and it was the best choice of my entire life. First as I walk inside the first thing I see is Salsa!!!(I love salsa)as soon as we seat the waiter with a beautiful smile greets us and indulge us into the menu with a dominican accent(puerto rican) well to make the story short the dates,shrimp and sangria a must have. Thanks guys!!!
Read More On Citysearch Pam10003 3/5/2008 - Never AgainI've been to Pipa twice and will never return. The first time was on a Saturday and it was really crowded. The tables are really close so you are practically sitting on top of the person next to you. I went again last night. The server came by 5 times to ask if we were still working on the plates that had food on them. Then the manager came over and asked if he could by us a drink at the bar s...
Read More On Citysearch gina06 2/8/2008 - I LOVE this place!Sure... more for the vibe than the food but.... I lived in Madrid for some time so I love a spanish restaurant with nice crowd to match. Sundays are my days ( I can't account for the others) where I've noticed the people are laidback, open and friendly. They even bring in a Salsa band for live music. Love it.
I read the review about the service and I have to agree.. there's a blonde waiter (m...
Read More On Citysearch MlleJ 2/5/2008 - Small portions not worth the priceFood is mostly good. The main problem is that the portions are so small that they redefine the word tapas to mean 3-4 servings a person will still not fill you up. That, 12 dollar drinks, and service that would get a subway train conductor fired make this an experience worth skipping.
Read More On Citysearch richel666 12/27/2007 - Total bummer, service ruined experienceThis is the second time i've been to Pipa and after the first time, i couldn't wait to go back, but after this time, it will be a while before i go again - if at all. The food is very good, however, yesterday i brought in a group of clients to entertain for lunch and we had a group of 8. It was not crowded in the slightest bit and our server was TERRIBLE. I was a bartender at one point in ...
Read More On Citysearch matt3222 12/4/2007 - Tasty TapasLiving in Spain for a year has turned me into quite the Spanish tapas snob but I must say that Pipa went beyond my expectations. I was expecting a trendy, loud restaurant with watered down sangria and sub-par tapas. While the Sangria was a bit weak, the tapas were really tasty and more authentic than most ?spanish? restaurants in Manhattan. With some of the best tapas I have had in NYC, and a bil...
Read More On Citysearch nybabe12 11/23/2007 - For a relaxing time, go somewhere else!My friend and I went on a Wednesday afternoon (6pm). There was lots of seating, so we were promptly seated. I must say the tapas choices were limited. We ordered and did get our food promptly (again, not very crowded). The food was OK, nothing special. I did feel it was overpriced, but I was there to enjoy conversation, not for the food. Well, once we were done, the waiter kept on coming back. We...
Read More On Citysearch mmag 11/16/2007 - A Fantastic Time Was Had by All!!!I went to Pipa with a large group (I believe there were 25 of us) and we were seated and served promptly. The ambiance is beautiful, perfect for a first, second or, for that all important, third date (*wink wink*) . The tapas experience is so much more enhanced when sharing it with good friends. This is a great place to go with friends or to entertain out-of-town guests, as I was. The neighbor...
Read More On Citysearch sistahgirlsugar 11/3/2007 - spanish tapas is always a miss for me for...
Read More On Citysearch by HelenL at Menuism 10/8/2007 - Come for the Tapas, Stay for the drunk guy acting like a roosterOn a recent office outing we went to Pipa and had an excellent time. The service was seemless, and the food and the sangria was to die for. The calamari was so tasty that we had 4 orders of it, and the sangria flowed like the Nile. Later on in the night some guy decided to act like a rooster and started crowing in the middle of the place. Not really sure why the guy did this, but it was enter...
Read More On Citysearch motherhen 8/31/2007 - GREAT AMBIANCE< SERVICE I was there on A Friday Night, weeks ago, and had a blast....Super friendly, smily waitstaff, very receptive and accomodating... and to be honest we were not an easy group to deal with!!! We took over a huge communal table, nearby the bar, and even though the area was extremely crowded, the servers went an extra mile to ensure that we were having a good time...Food was all right, and sangri...
Read More On Citysearch lonelyhunter 8/14/2007 - Summer at Pipa After multiple visits to Pipa, I felt compelled to drop a line or two. Unlike someone remarked before, their selection on tapas is very wide and appealing. I usually take a table outside, and service has been always very solid and consistent, maybe bacause I always get the same polite, fast and attentive server...After living in Europe for a while, the food and hospitality of this place makes...
Read More On Citysearch pamelaw 8/14/2007 - Walked outEven after 10pm on a Saturday, all they had was outdoor seating which is cramped and right on the street. I'd wanted to come here bc the space is very cozy and pretty, but the menu was ridiculous. I've never seen such a limited tapas menu. Nothing sounded appetizing and as a vegetarian i was basically limited to potato leek soup. My friend who eats meat was equally unimpressed so we walked out ...
Read More On Citysearch beanster830 7/31/2007 - Inexcusably bad serviceAwful service, rude waiter who insulted our intelligence and ignored us unless he wanted to push drinks on us all while being seated under a dripping a/c unit. Pass!
Read More On Citysearch fme 7/11/2007 - Terrible ServiceI was there yesterday and it was crowded for a Sunday evening. We had to wait longer than usual for the waiter to show up to get our menu. We ordered white sangria and good thing we didn't order the pitcher because it was awful. I had a bad heache the rest of the night due to the cheap wine used in the sangria and it was way too strong. So while we sipped on our drinks, it took more than 20 m...
Read More On Citysearch pinky007 7/2/2007 - three word: Piggy Back Dates. OMG - they are amazing. ...
Read More On Citysearch by sushi_san at Menuism 6/24/2007 - DisappointingThe service was so poor at this restaurant that it ruined the experience. I think that because we had a party more than six the server knew that he was getting 20% and therefore neglected the table. It took over 30 minutes to get our drinks. The food came quickly once ordered, but we had to ask many times for our server to be found because drink orders placed were never brought and orders that we...
Read More On Citysearch sas2001 6/19/2007 - Great tapas and sangriaThe place is really cozy and great for a date - my husband and I go here all the time, but you should definitely make reservations since this place fills up. When you're there, make sure you try the sangria - they have both white and red. The food is really tasty, but stick to the tapas. They are better than the main courses, and you're able to try a lot more. The patatas, stuffed dates wrapp...
Read More On Citysearch jltr 4/20/2007 - Best tapas and sangria!I love Pipa. The staff is friendly, the place is large enough that you aren't sitting on top of your neighbors and the food and drinks are amazing! Go after work , or meet a group of friends.
Read More On Citysearch adgirl012 3/22/2007 - Don't buy the hype but get the dessert!Pipa has a great rep although I have no idea where it comes from. The decor is indeed, quite lovely - a candle lit, victorian style space with dozens of chandeliers hungs from the ceilings. However, the tapas are sub-par as was the sangria (which is really unacceptable from a tapas bar). I went there on a Saturday night with 2 girlfriends and we ordered a great variety of food: the octopus was ov...
Read More On Citysearch glitterdoll 3/14/2007 - Great if you enjoy horrific service and sub-par food served 3 hours late...Service: managers, Ricardo and George, nice people, but severly inexperienced. Food: greasy, bland and uninspired.
First, let me say that we never did actually eat in the dingy, over-cramped restaurant, for that I'm thankful. The night started with an 8:30pm reservation for 6. The hotess finally offered us a 4-top table next to the front door at 10:00pm (at which they later seated a party...
Read More On Citysearch mlfranklin 2/24/2007 - I just loved it.. everything about it...I just loved it... the decor... Everything about it is great. I went there 2/17/07 with a group of friends and the night started out lovely... The wines are just spectacular... I had the mini Paella and it was super the calamari was great too and the chorizo... it is a great place to go on with groups and on a date for sure... The music was super too the feeling is romantic and you just feel like...
Read More On Citysearch ideenicole 2/21/2007 - Date begins hereGreat place to start the night around Union Square. Good sangrias, some very unique decor from the furniture department store next door (although leaving the price tags on is a bit tacky but in the dark you won't notice...much). The food is solid, but if food is meant to be the highlight I'd say go elsewhere.
Read More On Citysearch osirislocke 2/19/2007 - One of my favoritesThis restaurant is one of my favorite places in the city - perfect for a date or dinner with a group of friends. The atmosphere is amazing and the sangria is delicious. The tapas are great, i am obsessed with the calamari! My only complaint is that the seating process is somewhat inefficient. 2 out of the past 3 times I've been there we have had to wait over 1/2 an hour for our table, despite hav...
Read More On Citysearch sn175 2/4/2007 - Tasty Tapas
Read More On Citysearch by mmm_good at Menuism 12/1/2006 - The atmosphere, drinks and food are some of the city's best.I can't say enough about this great restaurant. The paella, the mushroom crock, the cheese plate....
Read More On Citysearch gsantonas 11/16/2006 - Awesome Place!!I have been here a few times and it gets better and better each time!! It's by far one of my favorite tapas place in the city and the decor is awesome - I love all the chandeliers!!
Read More On Citysearch nk514 11/3/2006 - superb dining experience
My dinner experience last Thursday at Pipa was memorable, and still lingers in my palate and mind thanks to the succulent tapas and the outstanding service provided by our server that night, an extremely professional and affable Spaniard. Pineapple mojitos to startoff, and a delightful Ribera to match the myriad of tapas that we ordered. The server and helpers seemed to be in perfect sync,...
Read More On Citysearch doctor_messina 10/16/2006 - Cute place!Was there this past weekend to celebrate an engagement! Cute, intimate and great food. Sangria is also awesome!
Read More On Citysearch mizrahi 7/24/2006 - Pretty Chandeliers & Great FoodPipa has some real old world charm that you don't really notice from the outside. It's dark, and dimly lit with candles and chandeliers, kind of like being inside an old castle and kind of romantic. The food is amazing and during times when it's slow, you are also able to order from sister restaurant Lucy's Kitchen. The duck breast was amazing and they have a great, extensive wine list.
Read More On Citysearch qtgurljny 7/3/2006 - great food, yummy sangria, very romanticthe food is great, sangria is delicious and the atmosphere is very romantic. the piggy back dates are to die for. highly recommend!
Read More On Citysearch oscar725 7/2/2006 - Great food + ambiance, below average serviceThe food and ambiance is great in this restaurant that I have now been to a few times. However, each time I am surprised by the slowness of the initial service to the extreme fast pace of the food to come out... When you initially sit down, the waiter takes quite some time to make it to your table. However, once you order, all the food comes in an incredible speed making your conversations con...
Read More On Citysearch mimyon 6/2/2006 - Great space - poor valueI really want to love this place b/c it's in such a fantastic, magical space, but I need a much better value. I ordered assorted olives which consisted of two kinds, the majority were tiny caper-size kind that are all pit and no meat. Next the bacon-wrapped almond-stuffed dates were delicious but with only 4 dates on your plate, I felt jipped. Lastly, I had patatas bravas...better than what I had...
Read More On Citysearch dgarvoille 5/4/2006 - There's better Value out thereFood, service and ambience was great, but $112 for 4 tapas and a pitcher of Sangria is not good value
Read More On Citysearch vidyoh 4/25/2006 - Fried CalamariSimple the best I've ever had in my life. I been here several time & the tappas are excellent. The main dishes are decent, you probably won't be able to finish both plates. Also very happy with the service
Read More On Citysearch esco 3/30/2006 - User review by gaiamcraftThe service was average. It took a while for the waiter to actually get to us, even though the restaurant was virtually empty at the time. The atmosphere is fine but a little overrated - the light was so low that we had trouble reading our menus. We ordered seafood and were very specific as to make sure the dish had no meat, 30 minutes later we had, although a very delicious, plate WITH pork i...
Read More On Citysearch gaiamcraft 2/21/2006 - Excellent food, excellent service!For well over a year Pipa was my favorite restaurant. I went there for anniversaries, birthdays, when friends visited, and just "cuz". Then about 3 years ago I went with friends for my birthday and was so thoroughly offended by the extraordinarily bad service that I vowed never to return, and I stayed true to my word. Nevertheless, recently friends told me new management was in charge and that th...
Read More On Citysearch comemas 1/16/2006 - IT USED TO BE GOOD!!Where is my friend Chef Douglas Rodriguez?? I've been going to Pipas since it opened...when Douglas was there I was there...now its not even worth going...the food has become mediocre and the service has lost its touch also..
Read More On Citysearch critiqueofeverything 1/12/2006 - Noisy, communal tables for party's of two....Went there on a Friday night and was surprised that party's of two were sat at communal tables....Also, quite noisy in the restaurant and difficult to hear other person speak unless you mind shouting at one another. I did like the chandeliers and the ambience of the restaurant. The food was okay...a little pricey for the small portion size of some of the tapas.
Read More On Citysearch kellysan24 1/9/2006 - WOW! Excellent Food and great ambiance!We sat at the bar because the restaurant wasn't open for dinner. The bartender recommended plates and every one was delicious. It was one of the best meals we have ever had. The shrimp was amazing. The bacon wrapped dates were unbelievable! We highly recommend this restaurant to all of our friends. There was a mix of couples and small groups of friends. It is great for any size group.
Read More On Citysearch HollyRae76 12/31/2005 - yummy vittles, dummy servicearriving on saturday night, we found the dining room filled. within minutes, the professional hostess had secured seating for us, which much to our disappointment, was in a communal table. luckily, we averted disaster by requesting an available deuce by the rear exit, overlooking construction. straining to read the menu under the low-lighting-tag-sale-chandelier motif, we were able to order a ...
Read More On Citysearch andyportico 11/15/2005 - Yummy Food! Yummy Drinks!Went here with some co-workers because i was craving Sangria. We had reservations and they seated us by the door (brrr!) No problem moving us to a better table. I recommend the sparkling sangria and the Pineapple Coconut Mojitos!! We started off with tapas, which were amazing (chorizo, calamari, scallops and spinach). Everything was delicious. We were full from the tapas but the steak and ...
Read More On Citysearch xstephanyx 11/14/2005 - Terrible dining experience overall.I actually created an account on Citysearch, so I could write this review of Pipa. Unfortunately, I don't have good things to say about this place. If you have a large party - go somewhere else as the management and staff are not accommadating. They seemed hostile. I organized a birthday party for a friend and the service was sporadic, the tapas and cocktails were unremarkable. We asked for the m...
Read More On Citysearch borah_park 9/11/2005 - I'm ObssessedWhat a terrific experience! My first visit to Pipa was excellent all around: from the very pleasant hostesses who greeted us at the door, to the delicious Sangria, appetizers and desserts (Dulce de Leche-my favorite & highly recommended), great music, to the extremely friendly Maitre D' that came over to our table to check on our experience. We had at least 10 of the appetizers on the menu, which...
Read More On Citysearch mikroula26 8/17/2005 - Beware - Tables for Two are all communalAfter waiting 15 minutes with a reservation, they tried to seat my wife and I at a communal table. Completely unacceptable that a restaurant this expensive would think that it is acceptable to put couples together at communal tables. They told us that ALL TABLES FOR TWO ARE AT THE COMMUNAL TABLES. They assume that everyone knows that which is why they don't tell you on the phone.
Read More On Citysearch olivergold 8/13/2005 - User review by hkuspwalked in on a busy thursday evening and was seated immediately without reservations. started with drinks then went to tapas. both were excellent. atmosphere was above average with everyone looking like they were having a great time. i don't understand why they keep the music so loud. it makes it difficult to hear and you have to pretty much shout across the table for your date to hear which make...
Read More On Citysearch hkusp 8/12/2005 - Too Loud!!food is excellent! but had enough of pipa. everytime i go there with reservations, i end up waiting for 30 minutes or more. last time it went, the music was so loud, i was screaming across the table. i'll find good tapas somewhere else.
Read More On Citysearch carpediem123 8/6/2005 - Great Combo-Tapas & SangriaHave been here a zillion times. Some times was great, sometimes was mediocre. They defintely have their on and off times, but tapas are always on cue- GREAT! Had one episode when the Sangria was watered down. Once I alerted my waiter, he did not have a problem to change it. Since I regularly visit Pipa, I know how the Sangria is supposed to taste. Love the eclectic feel of the dining room. Always...
Read More On Citysearch ergreen 5/7/2005 - Great PlaceTo those people who complain about the service and the small servings - 1) sitting and lingering over your dinner is a luxury - the thing that makes Pipa so great is that they understand this - they never rush you, 2) small plates = tapas, 3) the tapas portions here are about three times the size as other tapas restaurants for the same price. If you don't get the premise of tapas go somewhere el...
Read More On Citysearch iluv2eat 4/23/2005 - the hippest spotWOW! What a spectacular place! THIS PLACE IS THE SPOT! the tapas are just perfect,and the SANGRIA is the best I've had in the city. The bar is great,we had so much Sangria and food my mouth waters just thinking of my next glass,and can't forget the the bartenders they were great! What a great smile.I Highly reccomend this latino experience.
Read More On Citysearch tprimo24 3/28/2005 - My roomate's brithday ruinedWe had made reservations, with our credit card, for a group of 10 on a Friday night. When our table was set it was given to another person with the same name that DID NOT reserve with a credit card. The hostess was not helpful at all and did not beleive that, right in our faces, she had given the table to another group. The manager promised to ask the group to leave but never did, she was even...
Read More On Citysearch karlamfm 2/18/2005 - WonderfulThe ambiance is really wonderful but I don't recommend sitting too close to the store or you feel like you're in a mall restaurant. I read other reviews and thought the tapas dishes were going to be so small, so I ordered a bunch and they ended up being huge and I couldn't finish them. They were delicious! The sangria was great and I would recommend this place to anyone...but beware of the how ...
Read More On Citysearch jmb78 2/15/2005 - Phenomenal ambience & tapas...a tad expensiveThere's not a better setting in NYC for a great date. The ambience here can't be topped, the lighting is dark, making it very cool. The whole plethora of chandelliers adds a great touch. Now only if they'd close the door to ABC carpets in the back this place would be it, the light coming in and the shoppers peering into the restaurants is very odd. The tapas is top-notch, the choices are plenty.....
Read More On Citysearch chris_malone 2/15/2005 - Smallest tapas ever.Boy howdy, some slow service. The place was nearly empty at lunchtime, yet no one took our order for 15 minutes, and then another table was seated, ordered, served, and was halfway through their meal before our food arrived.
And then, problem #2: the microscopic tapas. This was my friend's doom, not mine--she got a cup of soup and an appetizer as her lunch rather than an entree, as she ofte...
Read More On Citysearch serinde 1/12/2005 - NICE EXPERIENCEMy hubby and I enjoyed Pipa last night for the first time. A co-worker of mine had gone there the night before and RAVED about the food...I am a little bit more picky but had to agree the food was pretty good--but VERY EXPENSIVE...a fun place to go with a group I think more than a first date since the tables are so close and the restaurant can be a bit noisy and crowded. Overall I would go back t...
Read More On Citysearch schmaxie 12/29/2004 - nice place, bad foodI don't think the pretty chandeliers or cozy atmosphere are worth the overpriced food. The octopus, tortilla espaniola, and seafood paella all tasted like they had been sitting on the counter for days. To add to the trauma, me and my boyfriend walked in to stand around like idiots while no one came to seat us. The hostess appeared as soon as we decided to seat ourselves and shot us dirty looks th...
Read More On Citysearch nancedawg 11/10/2004 - Small is one thing, this is ridiculous.Now, we went there for the tapas when they first opened and were very pleased with it all--drinks, portions etc.
I was there two weeks ago with friends and while the lunches were fine the sangria was vile--it tasted like a peach schnapps punch made in a dorm.
Today...well, while the tapas were tasty, I still think that if it's plural on the menu, it should be plural on the plate. $55 for...
Read More On Citysearch anit212 8/17/2004 - GREAT FOOD WITH A BAR FEEL!!!Absolutely incredible atmosphere for a groups, couples, singles -- and anyone looking to have a good time!!! Not only was the food incredible (and very reasonably priced), but the staff was friendly and knowledgable about their product (which is hard to find these days). The Sangria is a MUST along with the countless AMAZING appetizers. I definitely recommend this hotspot for people as a pre- ...
Read More On Citysearch hirra_ali 8/15/2004 - Good TimesWent on a Friday night. We waited at the bar for only 10 minutes (we had a reservation) - can't complain about that, the restaurant was full and I enjoyed the lively atmosphere and music. Bartenders could use some 'sensitivity training,' but when I start letting bartenders and waitstaff effect my evening I have larger problems. Service was efficient and the food excellent. I'd definately go back ...
Read More On Citysearch eph1999 8/5/2004 - How DisapointingThe decor is intoxicating, but next time I'll just shop at ABC. Our group of 6 waited over 1 1/2 hours for our first course to be served and another hour for our main course. Drinks took forever and were often incorrect. Nothing arrived at the same time, leaving some guests being polite and letting their food go cold, and others feeling hungry and uncomfortable for up to 20 minutes. The music...
Read More On Citysearch dana_green23 8/3/2004 - Twice in one weekNever, ever, ever do I go to the same restaurant in one week! but this place needed me... or I needed this place. When you walk in, it's like you're walking into another world. I can't think of any place that compares to the atmosphere at Pipa. Not to mention the best sangria I've ever tasted. I went with a bunch of friends, so we got to taste a LOT of tapas and they were all delicious. Some...
Read More On Citysearch havananyc 5/26/2004 - Great SpotGreat food, great atmosphere, reasonable prices, and the service was great. If you are looking for a place to chill with at few friends this place is great.
Read More On Citysearch thebbc 4/9/2004 - One of my favorites!I love this place! I used to go every time I came into the city and now I leave nearby. The food and sangria are excellent and it's fun to go with a group of people. Have the waiter/waitress bring you a bunch of their favorites and you will not be disappointed! I just realized that ABC also owns Lucy and now I see why I liked that place too. Enjoy!
Read More On Citysearch mischou 3/19/2004 - good timesI had heard about the Sangria before but what a great place! I went on a Thursday night with a group of 8 friends. We sat at the bar tables and tried almost one of every tapa and had several pitchers of their famous sangria. One of the managers even braught over some molotov shots for some of my girlfriends to try.Everyone had such a good time. The food was excellent, the service outstanding. Sa...
Read More On Citysearch fhuerfano 3/15/2004 - Great Place To Go Out With FriendsThe restaurant is a wonderful place to go out with friends. Have a pitcher of cool sangria with a great atmosphere. The rhythm of latin music makes you shake. The food is good as well as the service. I consider this restaurant an excellent tapas place in NYC.
Read More On Citysearch gust 2/13/2004 - Great timeI booked Pipa recently for a dinner party of about 17 people. We had an incredible time. The atmosphere is great and the food is great as well. I've been to Pipa a few times in the past as a couple an it has been great every time. It's unfortunate that some people have had bad experiences there. This restaurant is definitely worth a second chance. Great sangria as well :)
Read More On Citysearch ritchey77 2/13/2004 - awful servicewent for a birthday celebration. great food but really incompetent service--forgot orders, poured some drinks but not others. disappeared for half an hour at a time--not something you can do at a tapas bar, where the idea is to order continually all evening! management was indifferent to our complaints, and the waitstaff was outright defensive. only the coat-check girl and restroom attendant beha...
Read More On Citysearch mad_scribbler 2/10/2004 - How in the hell did this get an 8.8?Food was OK, but I was still hungry. Not just that tapas was small portions (duh) but, for example, $10 piggy-back dates only came with 6 little appetizers.
Staff wouldn't take no for an answer on pitchers of sangria. $30 pitchers I might add (for sangria?!?). Asked everyone at the table all night and brought it even when everyone said no.
"Can we have another order of these three plates" d...
Read More On Citysearch Glitch010101 12/16/2003 - What changed?How unfortunate. :-( We have been to Pipa many times and have always counted on a quality dining experience. This past Friday, the service was terrible (we waited 15 minutes for a menu), the food was mediocre (don't get the octopus, I am an octopus lover and it was not very good), the music terrible (I would expect more from an affilitation of ABC then to play pop trance during the dinner hour...
Read More On Citysearch pax246 4/25/2003 - Slightly DisappointingWent to Chicama and loved their food! Expected as much from Pipa but was disappointed in the quality. The food was in no way sub-par... it just didn't meet up to the standards of its sister restaurant. The dishes were more of a hit or miss situation. If you got lucky you had a great dish, otherwise it was just fair. Some excellent points of Pipa: delicious sangria, great atmosphere with beaut...
Read More On Citysearch lena01 3/11/2003 - Lots of Fun!Recently celebrated a birthday here with some friends... The food is very very good, but it's the room and overall atmosphere that made the night a swinging success. The decor looks like a bull just tore through a 19th Centrury sea-side villa as he made his escape from the Stadium. Get anything they make with squid! The Paella is quite good too. Amazingly, they honored our reservation seated our ...
Read More On Citysearch rhubarbbs 2/27/2003 - AWFULIt is hard to beleive that this is the same owner as Chicama. The tapas are the worst I have ever tasted. The chorizo was like stale sausages, the paella had rooten cray fish, the octupus was disgusting. I went with a small group of Spaniards and we ended up leaving every on the plates, including the tastless sangria. Hard to beleive anyone eats here, stay with Chicama Mr. Rodriguez
Read More On Citysearch DONEURO 2/22/2003 - so soFood was fine, and the place is pretty cool, but the waitstaff was slow and pretty clueless. Worst of all was the rude bartender. Ordered a $9 rioja from the WInes by the Glass menu. He brought it, took my $20, gave me $8 in change. I asked about it and he said, "oh we don't have that anymore. the rioja you're drinking is $12." I said, "oh that would have been nice to know."He got all offended an...
Read More On Citysearch senyc 1/24/2003 - It's Okay really Not worth the $Ok the portions are small the food was not all that. There service was okay. The place was really dark.
Read More On Citysearch rleab 1/10/2003 - Ole!Popped in to Pipa while shopping in the area - what a pleasant surprise! I was their for Saturday lunch, adn I think that there's a different dinner menu, but everything was great. The butternut squash soup was to die for, the lamb flatbread was fantastic - but the highlight were the unbeliveable chocolate croquettes we had at the end - filled with hot liquid chocolate... Yum... The service wa...
Read More On Citysearch DJNY 1/4/2003 - Oh My MyI went with two works pal...and let me tell you...I was lost, clueless and needed help...Luckily, Matt was there to save the day and order the good stuff. Hip hip hooray to him and pipa
Read More On Citysearch LMart 10/25/2002 - Great ExperienceI had dinner here on a Tuesday night. The decor is very interesting, kind of sexy. The food was ok, I think my selections weren't the best ones. However, what would bring me back is the wonderful service. The waitress was very polite,sweet and helpful and the staff was all smiles....a great experience!
Read More On Citysearch Joey73 10/24/2002 - Let down!What a let down... decor may cool and trendy...service was awful...our waiter kept pouring sangria to the rim trying to make us buy more and even took my first wine glass away when I wasnt even done... I still had a 1/4 glass.....as for food...yah, it's yummy but portions vs. prices are rather high. (5) small "piggy back dates" for $10.00 is a rip off.
Read More On Citysearch raffysavarino 10/11/2002 - Unique, delicious dishesWent to Pipa for the 4th time last night and it was delicious as usual. Terrific red wine sangria and an amazing array of tasty, interesting dishes that you won't find anywhere else. Great vegetarian and meat dishes. Highly recommend the escalivada and any of the flatbread dishes. This is a perfect place to eat and share unique tastes. The service can be a little slow but not enough to be a ...
Read More On Citysearch jstrom423 10/9/2002 - Sexy decor and tasty tapa...I went to Pipa on a Saturday night with a group of ten for a birthday party. We did have to wait about half an hour for our table, but the manager was very nice and at one point sent over a complimentary pitcher of their delicious sangria. The decor is beautiful and the food was excellent. Very good portions of tapas, and the flatbreads were all wonderful. I will definetly go back to Pipa.
Read More On Citysearch kateabigail 10/7/2002 - Almost perfectWe sat down for dinner twice at Pipa's due to reccomendations by Time Out New York. We were not disappointed by any means. The waitress was kind and helpfull with the menu. The food was near perfect and prices moderate.
Read More On Citysearch Jacco 10/2/2002 - tapas, sangria, tapasthe dishes were good and large, the service was very sad!!! first we were given a table right by the window with a view of the street, that day the street side table were empty and the strong light from across the street was blinding
Read More On Citysearch alacutin 9/14/2002 - A stellar performance.Granted it's been a year, but my experience with Pipa was outstanding. We were originally seated (without a reservation) at a table that we didn't like. When we asked, we were immediately and politely moved to a much better one. Our waiter was immensely helpful and patient. We insisted on trying a selection that he said was not up to par; when we admitted later that he'd been correct, he remove...
Read More On Citysearch dontom 9/9/2002 - Are you kidding?My dining experience at Pipa was less than memorable. After making a reservation for 2 for patio seating on a Tuesday night, they made us wait for 40 minutes. They claimed another party had seated themselves at our table so we ended up waiting until another table left. We ordered soup and 2 tapas for dinner. The soup took 20 minutes to get to our table and the tapas never came. The food wasn't ev...
Read More On Citysearch lester_michelle 8/8/2002 - More than tapasThe food was great and the sangria was even better, but the seating was a bit too crowded. It was cool how all the employees' names, even the busboys, were listed on the menu. I'd definitely go back for the shrimp...
Read More On Citysearch nycutie 7/30/2002 - Try it, but not without a reservationI wouldn't recommend going out of your way to try Pipa, but if you live in NYC give it a go. The hostess was condescending and the waiter was somewhat absent and unaccomodating (sure, we made a reservation to sit outside but when I asked to be moved indoors after I heard thunder he didn't even try to make it happen, giving me a blank stare and a shrug when I asked what we would do if it rained). ...
Read More On Citysearch rachael21 7/26/2002 - back in your facemost people base a restaurant experience on food, service, and atmosphere. both food and atmosphere were ok. the service is terrible. i came for my friend's birthday, and the waitstaff was just plain rude. after we paid our $500 tab (for 8 people), the waiter told us we needed to "learn how to behave." he was the one who did a poor job serving us and knew he was getting the tip. he didnt th...
Read More On Citysearch sarabelle79 6/25/2002 - sherry / tapas tasting menu...Decided to try their sherry / tapas tasting menu ($42). The white gazpacho was stellar - the grilled sardines perfect - the arroz con pollo was competent - the spicy duck confit with foie gras mousse and orange peel intriguing - the goat cheese empanada was a nice finish. The matching glasses of sherry - fino to delux creme - were well matched. I was able to walk in Sunday night without reservat...
Read More On Citysearch mtnyc2002 6/24/2002 - Zero Rating
I called Pipa yesterday afternoon to make reservations for 4 people at 9:00. I was told that only outside seating was available at that time. I said, "that would be fine" and had the hostess confirm my reservation before hanging up. My friends and I showed up promptly at 9:00 and we were told (by both the hostess and the manager) that our reservation was for 9:30 (not 9:00) and that "I" misunders...
Read More On Citysearch rickmour 6/22/2002 - People are crazy.....Pipa is one of the best secrets in NYC. I have been there twice and both times were equally wonderful. Food is very unique and use alot of combinations not found in American cusine. I wouldn't have guessed it Spanish when I walked in, but you can see hints in the types of spices and cheeses they use. TRY THE CHEESEPLATE! The cheeses are wonderful, as is the Chicken Rice dish. Sangria is won...
Read More On Citysearch alk158 6/20/2002 - when nothing else will do?I decided to take 3 friends who don't know each other very well out for a night and picked pipa with some reservation after reading poor reviews. My doubts were cleared immediately, the host was friendly and yes they suggest the pitcher of sangria before you look at the menu but you should take it anyway! The food wasn't great (but I'm admitely not a fan of anything other than bland food- so perh...
Read More On Citysearch foxinthesnow 6/20/2002 - Good food, great fun!Walking into Pipa, I was expecting the worst after reading a lot of these reviews. But the food was excellent, the sangria was great, the service was very good and the atmosphere was wonderful! The only semi disappointing aspect was the price, considering how much food you get. But the quality was certainly outstanding! I recommend!
Read More On Citysearch heatheri 6/13/2002 - Very Pleasant SurpriseAfter checking out some bad reviews, I was hesitant about giving my girlfriends reservations to PIPA a try. It turned out great! Service was great, and it was trendy and stylish without being stuck up. We ordered two appitizers, one of which we didn't enjoy much. Our waiter quickly appoligized, removed it from our bill, and gave us free desert! A very nice treat - we plan to go back with a b...
Read More On Citysearch Beamer021 6/12/2002 - A+++++++I've read other peoples' reviews, and I'm disappointed to see the reaction. I've been to Pipa over 10 times in the last 6 months, and every time has been outdone by the last. The food is PHENOMENAL, I've yet to be disappointed. The service is also good; the waiters always try to explain everything as if it were your first time there. Most of the time they ask if you've dined there before, in ...
Read More On Citysearch ssqurrel 6/10/2002
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