Tapas is the perfect way to eat. This is not up for debate.

Small dishes designed to be shared make for a unique and fun dining experience with friends. You get a little bit of everything and rarely leave the experience having overeaten or feeling bloated. No city understands the delicacy of tapas better than New York, and as a result, there are thousands of amazing tapas joints to sift through. But you're not here for just any tapas, you want the cream of the crop. At Journiest, we care about quality, so if you find yourself roaming NYC with a group of hungry friends, here are the best tapas restaurants in New York City.

La Vara

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If you can swing La Vara's moderately high price tag, you will be treated to one of the best tapas experiences in New York. Located in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, La Vara's endearing and cozy decor will draw you in almost immediately, before it slams you with some of the most delicious tapas in the city. Fried artichoke, Persian cucumber and local grain salad with tahini yogurt and crispy eggplant await vegetarians. Meanwhile, stuffed rabbit loin, Spanish red shrimp, and octopus await carnivores with a curious palette.