Best Spanish Restaurants in West Village (10014)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Bartolo
A Madrid-inspired, below-street-level taverna from Ernesto’s chef Ryan Bartlow, with serious Spanish cooking and transportive design.
Notable Picks
#1
Bartolo
8.6
Opened in 2025 by chef Ryan Bartlow of Ernesto’s, Bartolo is a subterranean Madrid-style taverna with low ceilings, dark wood, and a moody, romantic dining room. The menu leans into rich, traditional Spanish cooking—anchovies on pan de cristal, ajo blanco, oxtail, and occasional whole roasted asados—backed by a serious sherry and wine program.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ajo blanco with honeydew or seasonal melon, Red wine–braised oxtail (Rabo de Toro) with patatas fritas, Cantabrian anchovies on pan de cristal
What makes it special: A Madrid-inspired, below-street-level taverna from Ernesto’s chef Ryan Bartlow, with serious Spanish cooking and transportive design.
8.3
Opened in 1941 and often cited as New York’s oldest Spanish restaurant, Sevilla is a cluttered, lively taverna pouring sangria and turning out big platters of paella and garlicky seafood. Locals use it for reliable Iberian comfort food, strong value, and a sense of old Greenwich Village that hasn’t been renovated away.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella a la Valenciana (lobster, chicken, sausage, seafood), Shrimp al Ajillo, Caldo Gallego (white bean, ham, and kale soup)
What makes it special: Old-school Spanish taverna serving paella and garlic-heavy classics since 1941.
#3
Tio Pepe
8.0
A West Village fixture since 1970, Tio Pepe blends classic Spanish paellas and tapas with some Mexican-leaning crowd-pleasers in a casual, bustling room. It’s the dependable choice for sangria pitchers, shareable plates, and brunch or dinner deals that keep the check in check.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paella Valenciana, Gambas al Ajillo, Fideua Marinera (seafood vermicelli paella)
What makes it special: Long-running West Village spot marrying Spanish paellas with festive tapas and drinks.