Socarrat Paella Bar – New York’s Favorite

Bienvenido a Socarrat!

(Sok-uh-raht) n. Refers to the “seductive caramelization of the bottom layer of a perfect paella when the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is done.”

About Our Spanish Restaurant

In 2008, Lolo Manso created a place in New York City to share his love for Spain. Since then, Socarrat has brought the essence of Spanish cuisine to New Yorkers and guests from around the world.

Our Locations

Socarrat has three lively NYC locations, each showcasing a different part of Spanish culture. The Chelsea restaurant has Spanish art and a peaceful garden patio, which is great for outdoor dining. At Socarrat Nolita, there are Flamenco shows and decor inspired by bulls and the “language of the fan.” Midtown East brings the fun of Valencia’s Las Fallas festival with a vibrant bar scene. 

259 W 19th St

284 Mulberry St

953 2nd Ave

Paella Brings the World Together

Our dishes are rooted in traditional Spanish cooking and recipes, bringing you an authentic Spanish restaurant menu that will transport you to the Iberian Peninsula. Although our restaurants are in NYC, the paella from our kitchen, with its signature mouthwatering caramelized, crispy rice, will make you feel like you’re relaxing along the beaches of Valencia.

Private Events

Host your next event at Socarrat Paella Bar! With three locations in NYC, we offer extraordinary venues for business meetings, rehearsal dinners, and other special gatherings.

We have created several family-style menu options for all parties of 10 or more to give our guests the best experience. All menu choices are pre-selected by the guest before dining and portioned to the size of the party.

Delivery and Pick-up

Socarrat take-out specials!

Dinner For Two $89.00

Two tapas + one paella + one dessert.

Four Tapas Selection $59

Enjoy a selection of 4 tapas.

Discover the Essence of Spanish Traditions

Flamenco

Every Tuesday at Our Nolita Location

Two Seatings:
6:30 pm-8:30 pm, 8:30 pm-10:30 pm

Brunch

Saturday and Sunday
12:00 pm-3:45 pm at All Locations

Happy Hour

Chelsea
4:30 pm-6:30 pm

Midtown East
4 pm-6 pm

Nolita
Monday-Thursday
4:30-6:30 pm

Friday-Sunday
4:00-6:30 pm

Customer Reviews

Have a Sevillan mother in law and the food here is as delicious and authentic as hers. Croquetas – perfectly creamy and crunchy. Papas bravas perfectly spicy. Dates wrapped in bacon = heavenly. Black squid ink paella with aioli sauce – I don’t deserve such richness. Hands down one of the best Spanish food restaurants in the city!

Friendly and attentive staff, delicious food, and amazing atmosphere, what more could you ask for. The Carne Paella is absolutely amazing, full of flavor, and even has a nice crunch around the edge. Absolutely a must when in NYC!

The paellas I’ve had at Socarrat are definitely among the best I’ve had, but what makes this restaurant truly shine are the tapas. We came here during a work event, and our table ordered many tapas. Each one was memorably delicious! The atmosphere and service were both really fantastic.

Beautiful and fun paella bar in the Chelsea area for delicious Spanish food. We enjoyed a range of tapas and made our way through the menu – chorizo and octopus are always highlights – and the large range of paella options are awesome. Come for happy hour too to enjoy some nibbles and wines!

This was such a lovely experience for our family. The tapas and paella were delicious and beautifully plated. The servers were so helpful when we didn’t know what to order. They also made our parents anniversary extra special.

Socarrat in the Press

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OpenTable

September 13, 2022

Weekly Recipe: Gazpacho By Lolo Manso

Gotham

August 3, 2022

A Paean to Paella

The New York Times

October 7, 2008

Servers at Socarrat Paella Bar skillfully guide diners to uncover the best part of the paella, the socarrat, while the intimate setting and authentic Spanish flavors make for a memorable dining experience.