Experts' Choice Award La Vara
16 expert reviews
“Chefs Alex Raij and Eder Montero decided to do something different by exploring the influences that the Jews and Moors had on Spanish food on Spanish food over the centuries.”
– The Infatuation
Gayot13.0
"Alexandra Raij (El Quinto Pino and Txikito in Chelsea) is behind this smallest of tapas joints in Cobble Hill." Full review
Time Out "The menu explores the ancient legacy of pre-Inquisition Jewish and Moorish cultures (circa 15th century) on Spanish cuisine." Full review
New York Magazine Critic's Pick
"At La Vara they turn their attention to the intertwining influences of Moorish and Jewish recipes on classic Spanish cuisine." Full review
Tasting Table "Four visits have confirmed that nearly every item on this menu of Spanish food influenced by the country's Moorish and Jewish legacies is outstandingly delicious." Full review
The New Yorker "La Vara serves tapas, in the sense that most of the plates are small and designed to be shared, but it’s a long way from what tapas started as." Full review
Fodor's "Chef Alex Raij, who runs the kitchens at Chelsea tapas favorites Txikito and El Quinto Pino has won over Manhattan foodies with her flavorful Basque cuisine." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This cozy 35-seat neighborhood spot nestled among the brownstones of Brooklyn's Cobble Hill area is actually one of the country's most ambitious—and best—Spanish restaurants." Full review
Village Voice Best of NYC
"Once word gets out about La Vara's compelling cooking and reasonable prices, food lovers will be commuting here for dinner." Full review
New York Times "La Vara is the newest vessel in the small and nimble Spanish armada commanded by Alex Raij and her husband and co-chef, Eder Montero." Full review
Zagat "Cobble Hill tapas champ where the "innovative, balanced", "deeply tasty" Southern Spanish cuisine is matched with "unique" cocktails and wines." Full review
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