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La Zarza Resto-Lounge

166 First Ave. (E. Tenth St.) Send to Phone
New YorkNY 10009
212-477-1111
This East Village tavern-like spot serves up Spanish-Argentine hits in a candlelit atmosphere.

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Dinner nightly

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Dining room at La Zarza Resto-Lounge, New York, NYDimly lit and bedecked with dark wood and exposed brick, this East Village eatery mixes the best of Spanish and Argentine cuisines. The menu is split up between appetizers, tapas, grilled meat and full entrées, but diners could make a satisfying meal just by sticking to the small plates. The almond-encrusted, goat cheese-stuffed croquettes and the bacon-wrapped, almond-stuffed dates both threaten to steal the show. On the heftier side, the Patagonian rib-eye, served with a tangy chimichurri sauce, is tender enough to keep your knife on the table, and the house paella---loaded with shrimp, clams, scallops, lobster and chicken---does what it is supposed to do: transport our taste buds to somewhere far from the East Village.

User Ratings & Reviews for La Zarza Resto-Lounge
Average rating    5
Reviews 1 - 3 of 31
BEST SANGRIA
by chrisschepers on 08/26/2009
 
The food is great and so is the service. The waiters are friendly and there is nice soft music. What else you can ask for? The sangria is definitely the best I have ever tried! The one con was that the goat cheese croquets that I ordered as an appetizer was a little bit colder than I would have expected it to be. Overall, a great place! I definitely plan on coming back soon!
 
Very good
by carolinaromo on 08/20/2009
 
I'm surprised at some of the reviews for this place, which I think is great and fun! Listening to a DJ while you are having dinner on a Friday night? Why not? Also, the sangria was one of the best I've ever tried. The paella was amazing and the appetizers were small, but good enough. I will be back for sure.
 
Lovely ambience
by danyburberg1 on 08/17/2009
 
We had a really great time here. This place is very romantic and cute. They have a big variety of tapas and appetizers to share. The sangria is flavorful and absolutely delicious. Service was a little bit slow, but I would recommend this place to everybody regardless.
 
 
 


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