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AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar

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AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is one of the best spanish restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in New York.

AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar occupies a particular niche in the East Village ecosystem that First Avenue keeps generating: the Spanish-inflected room built equally around shareable plates and serious pours, where the cocktail program carrie…

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Rating (Google) 9.8
387 reviews
New York
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9.8
Rating
Based on 387 reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
New York · 111 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Price
moderate
Google rating
9.8 from 387 reviews
Phone
(646) 573-5578
What to order

Signature dishes at AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar

Grilled Octopus Tapa
Goat Cheese Bruschetta
Steak Bites
Figgy Piggy
Garlic Shrimp
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What makes AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar worth the move

AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Grilled Octopus Tapa and Goat Cheese Bruschetta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 387 Google reviews.

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Public rating
9.8 from 387 Google reviews
Best used for
date night and dinner
Style
Spanish in New York
Spend
moderate

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Google rating: 9.8 from 387 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Grilled Octopus Tapa, Goat Cheese Bruschetta, Steak Bites
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9.8 from 387 reviews
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For now, AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar holds a 9.8 rating across 387 Google reviews.

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Address
111 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Phone
(646) 573-5578
Price
moderate
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
9.8 (387 reviews)
Cuisine
Spanish
Neighborhood
New York

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What cuisine does AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar serve?

AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is a Spanish restaurant located in New York, New York. AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar occupies a particular niche in the East Village ecosystem that First Avenue keeps generating: the Spanish-inflected room built equally around shareable plates and serious pours, where the cocktail program carrie…

What is AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar best for?

AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is best for small plates, dinner, date night, spanish, tapas. AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Grilled Octopus Tapa and Goat Cheese Bruschetta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 387 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar?

AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.8 from 387 reviews

What should I order at AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar?

Start with Grilled Octopus Tapa, Goat Cheese Bruschetta, Steak Bites and Figgy Piggy. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar worth visiting?

AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar holds a 9.8 Google rating from 387 reviews. AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Grilled Octopus Tapa and Goat Cheese Bruschetta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 387 Google reviews.

Where is AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar located?

AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is located at 111 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar take reservations?

Yes, AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

Is AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar good for a date night?

Yes — AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is tagged for date night dining. AURA Tapas & Cocktail Bar is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Grilled Octopus Tapa and Goat Cheese Bruschetta also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 387 Google reviews.

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