We had a wonderful late afternoon lunch. Service was outstanding and the food was very authentic and delicious. Drinks were also very tasty and highly recommend the Tres Leches for dessert! Would definitely come here again!
Spanish restaurant
EZ Paella & Tapas
Hell's KitchenManhattan


Hell's Kitchen
Manhattan
The brief
About EZ Paella & Tapas
Simple counter-serve outpost serving paella, empanadas & quesadillas, plus classic Spanish desserts.
Community Rating
4.8
out of 5
3,188 community reviews
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What diners say about EZ Paella & Tapas
15 verified Google reviews
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I had a really nice experience at EZ Paella & Tapas. The restaurant has a cozy, casual atmosphere and feels very welcoming. The tapas were fresh and flavorful — I especially enjoyed the tomato toast/bruschetta-style dish, which paired very well with the Tempranillo recommended by the staff. The wine was smooth, dry, and a great match for the Spanish flavors.<br><br>The service was friendly, and the food had a homemade, comforting feel. It’s a great spot for a relaxed dinner, small plates, and Spanish wine. I would definitely come back to try more tapas and paella.
Amazing food and service! We had delicious seafood paella and a variety of tapas with a tres leches to celebrate my friend’s birthday. Highly recommend this spot if you’re interested!
The owners, Alex & Lorena were absolutely the best! It was our first time there, and they made excellent suggestions from the menu. We sat at the counter, so we were at “ringside” as Alex prepared and served us samples of dishes that we hadn’t even ordered. A part of me wants to tell the world about EZ Paella, and a part of me wants to keep the place as my little secret. The food and service were outstanding. The mofongo with shrimp was THE BEST mofongo I have ever had! It wasn’t until dessert that I remembered to take photos.
The tapas were great, we had patatas bravas and Arepas with sangria to start. Both were flavorful and very tasty. The chicken paella was a let down. It was oily, and didn’t have much seasoning. I wish we’d stayed with the tapas. The staff were nice.
I came here to celebrate my birthday with my friends because I want them to taste the good food from my country a mixed from Venezuela and Spain and the service was wonderful! The chefs are so kind and friendly and check on us! If you want to come here to have a good taste of Hispanic food this is the place!
The Paella Burrito (shrimp) was incredible, perfectly seasoned paella rice, tender shrimp, peppers, creamy garlic sauce, all wrapped up. Best fusion dish we’ve had. Finished with a flawless crème brûlée, perfect crackly top and silky custard.<br><br>Great vibe, friendly service, creative menu. Highly recommend, we’ll be back!<br><br>5/5 everything.
Ez Paella is an amazing spot for authentic Spanish food! The paella was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly cooked — you can really taste the quality and care in every bite. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. Everything came out hot and beautifully presented. I highly recommend Ez Paella if you’re craving delicious Spanish cuisine and great service. Definitely coming back!
If you’re reading this review, just head on over to this restaurant because you won’t regret it. It has the BEST paella burrito you’ll ever have (as seen on the Food Network)! The staff is warm and friendly, the appetizers are amazing, and the non-alcoholic drinks are to die for.<br><br>Here are my recommendations:<br>Appetizers — Albóndigas Crocantes (Crispy Fried Meatballs) & Montaditos Venezuela (Arepa + Beef + Plantain + Cheese)<br>Entres — Paella Burrito & Sopa De Picadillo (Beef Stew Soup)<br>Dessert — Tres Leches<br><br>One of the best kept secrets in the city for good Hispanic cuisine.
Cozy ambiance, authentic food you can savor olfactory from their open kitchen. Wonderful hosts, friendly staff… clean. Classy hosts and great quality delicacies, I would go out of my way to dine here as often as I can!
Cute experience but nothing extraordinary. The chicken paella was a little bitter for my taste, the croquettes were fine, and the mini empanadas were just right. Loved the small space and the service was great, however I doubt we will be coming back.
Great food and great service! The place was clean, and cozy. Claudia and Anthony were so friendly, and everything tasted delicious. I would definitely come back. The peach sangria was amazing!!
Paella was cold and didn't taste freshly made. The owners and the wait staff were very friendly and welcoming. The appetizers were very nice.
We went to EZ Paella & Tapas before our Broadway show and had such a great experience! I made reservations about a week in advance to be sure we’d have plenty of time, and everything worked out perfectly. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the service was excellent — everyone was so helpful in explaining the menu since we weren’t familiar with Venezuelan and Spanish fusion food.<br><br>We tried two tapas — the shrimp in garlic sauce was delicious — and the Montaditos Venezuela, which ended up being our favorite dish of the night. We also shared the seafood paella, which was full of flavor and beautifully presented. We’re visiting from Wisconsin, and we both said we wish we had a place like this back home! Highly recommend for a fun and flavorful dinner before a show.
i’m from Hawaii and here for work and found this nice little restaurant while walking around. went in I got to meet the owner, Alex and Anthony the cook and Andres who greeted and seated me.<br>AWESOME service. Very nice people and great food. Alex(owner) recommended Montaditos Venezuela to complement the Seafood Spicy Paella.<br>Both were really good. Highly recommend paying this place a visit. This 2 dishes filled me up.<br>I will definitely be coming here whenever I'm in NYC. If you go there because you read my review please let them know why you came.<br>Mahalo
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