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Pil Pil, named for a specific kind of sauce originating in the Basque region of Spain, fills an important role on the Upper East Side. It is a neighborhood watering hole, upscale and with enough ambience for a perfect date or friendly hangout, but still casual enough to lure locals back multiple times each week. I spoke with Nikola Romic, the owner and general manager, who explained that this is exactly the environment he wanted to create when he opened Pil Pil in 2010: a “homey atmosphere” where locals could have good food and wine.
Brick walls, tree branches on the ceiling & colored bottles set the scene for Spanish tapas & wine.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 265 E 78th St, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (855) 681-6614
Website: http://pilpilnyc.com/
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Reviews
Franchesca Brianna De Guzman
We had such a wonderful time here with our friends. All of the food was ordered by our friend, and honestly, everything was great—we loved every dish we tried. What really stood out for us as Asians was the paella; we enjoyed it very much.
The location is quite convenient to get to. We booked an Uber and had no trouble arriving. The ambience is cozy and on the darker side, and even though the place was pretty jam-packed at the time, it still had just the right amount of fun and lively energy.
Will definitely go back again soon!
… moreThe location is quite convenient to get to. We booked an Uber and had no trouble arriving. The ambience is cozy and on the darker side, and even though the place was pretty jam-packed at the time, it still had just the right amount of fun and lively energy.
Will definitely go back again soon!
Dawney Davis
Incredible and inviting. Our service was exceptional and thanks to Cymera J we had the best experience. So we started with cava and beer for an introduction to the menu with the calamari and jamon empanadas both were fantastic. Next a little wine discussion that lead to a great Spanish Finca and our next round of tapas the traditional meatballs with potatoes and the braised cauliflower in sauce. Our leisurely dining experience finally lead to the marinated chicken with Manchago risotto delicious. We had dessert to go after two hours of delightful dinner. Can you have a neighborhood bar 1700 miles from home is so this is ours.
… moreVic Alam
Love this place. Pil Pil is hands down one of my favorite spots in NYC. Super cozy, great vibe, and the food always hits. Perfect for sharing plates, having a few drinks, and just hanging out with friends. Always a good time here !
… morealanna padilla
Such a cute brunch spot! I went today with my boyfriend and we both loved it. Everything—from the food to the service to the cozy ambiance—was amazing. The food came out super fast, and we didn’t even have to wait to be seated. It’s small, but that just makes it feel even more warm and intimate. I would definitely be back
… moreRachi Acol
Food was great! Their staff were so nice. Not sure from what time happy hour was, but it was until 7pm which made us so happy indeed!
… morezoie zeller
Have walked past here for years and am kicking my self for not coming sooner. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The food was fantastic and delicious, we ordered 7 things to share and did not leave a single bite on any plates. Steven our waiter and the rest of the staff were attentive, kind and great at their jobs!
… moreShaijan Arguello
We ordered four tapas and they were all delicious. But honestly, I was really disappointed with the dessert. I’m a big fan of Basque cheesecake, and since this is a Spanish restaurant, my expectations were high. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a typical New York–style cheesecake. It was frustrating because I wasted one of my limited dinner opportunities on this dessert. But aside from that, the food itself was tasty and full of good flavor.
… moreGeorge Taitano
Excellent! Never, and I have been many places, have we been seated and received heartfelt service so quickly and warmly. Our waters were present and filled within the 1st 15 seconds. Will, was a great bartender, fielding our queries and offering knowledge answers.
Great vibe! So impressive. We will be back! So close to MET and East side. Hardest decision was Cerveza or Sangria… Enthusiastic 5-stars!
One year later. Same 5 stars, same warm welcome, fast service and delicious tapas. Added 5 stars for food. Will and Maria took good care of us! Enjoy!
Okay, five months later… in total reviewed three times in 18 months.
Once again – perfect for us! The back room with great music, volume level and voice (genre of music)… cozy and intimate. Of course, this depends on how busy.
Tapas wonderful (see photos) and consistent quality. Calamari, Carne Adobada and Ensalada Queso – our favorites. Service great, water again @ table within seconds and a warm greeting by Cymera! Only praise to Will and crew for creating an ambience so warm and inviting! Thank you, again!
… moreGreat vibe! So impressive. We will be back! So close to MET and East side. Hardest decision was Cerveza or Sangria… Enthusiastic 5-stars!
One year later. Same 5 stars, same warm welcome, fast service and delicious tapas. Added 5 stars for food. Will and Maria took good care of us! Enjoy!
Okay, five months later… in total reviewed three times in 18 months.
Once again – perfect for us! The back room with great music, volume level and voice (genre of music)… cozy and intimate. Of course, this depends on how busy.
Tapas wonderful (see photos) and consistent quality. Calamari, Carne Adobada and Ensalada Queso – our favorites. Service great, water again @ table within seconds and a warm greeting by Cymera! Only praise to Will and crew for creating an ambience so warm and inviting! Thank you, again!
Abby
The food really was terrible. It could’ve been good, but it was cold! Even the steak in the “Basque” tapas option was cold, and the restaurant was not busy at all. The tortilla was tasteless as another reviewer stated. I thought her review was a “one off” case, but turns out it wasn’t. Take my advice and don’t waste your money here. The space is cozy and pretty though
… moreStephanie Diao
The carne adobada was really good, but the mac and cheese and sangria were just okay. Vibes were good too!
But my biggest issue with this place is that they added a 3% credit card fee without disclosing it to us beforehand. They added it as a separate line item at checkout, which isn’t allowed under NYS GBS 518.
Really disappointing since this place seemed really cool otherwise, I’m not sure why restaurants lately have been resorting to hidden fees to make a few extra dollars :/
… moreBut my biggest issue with this place is that they added a 3% credit card fee without disclosing it to us beforehand. They added it as a separate line item at checkout, which isn’t allowed under NYS GBS 518.
Really disappointing since this place seemed really cool otherwise, I’m not sure why restaurants lately have been resorting to hidden fees to make a few extra dollars :/