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EMILIA by Nai, New York, NY

EMILIA by Nai

4.5
4.5
46 Reviews
$30 and under
Farm-to-table
174 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009-4506

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Chef Ruben Rodriguez pays homage to his Grandmother Emilia, but most importantly, to his home roots.

It has a unique simplicity to its culture and the seasonality, and this is exuded through the cuisine at Emilia.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Cross street
    1st Ave between 10th St and 11th St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Nearest Subways:–1st Avenue Station (L) –8th Street Station (N,Q,R,W)–Astor Place Station (4,6)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch

What 46 people are saying

EMILIA by Nai reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

46 Reviews
  1. Juan

    New York City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. We also saw a flamenco show. I'd definitely go back.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came in for a Bachelorette party. Staff was super attentive (multiple people checked on our table and made sure our experience was top notch). The flamenco show was impressive and the paella and sangria were delicious!

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  3. AngelL

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Made a dinner reservation for two w/ the flamenco experience. The food was excellent, flavorful and the menu is very interesting. The atmosphere of the restaurant is extremely pleasant, low lighting and has a great aesthetic. Tried the Sangria, a little on the light side but decided to get a glass of Pinot and it was much better. The flamenco show was amazing, it transports you to another dimension. Our waiter was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable, gave us great recommendations. I will be coming back in the near future!

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  4. JasonM

    Indiana1 review

    4.0

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good. The service was great. The entertainment was intriguing. All in all had a nice time. Only wish the menu had more gluten free friendly options, and a couple more seafood options that didn't involve shellfish. Unfortunately, shellfish allergies extend to octopus, but not calamari. A nice calamari tapas would be good. GF batters taste better and hold up better in presentation anyway and for the prices charged, they'd still make money.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely superb and the tapas-sized portions allow you to order ALL the things. The flamenco (on Saturdays only) is such a special treat. Emilia is a must-try!

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  6. MartinaD

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great. The spanish music was perfect and the food was amazing

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  7. JinnyC

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived early for a 6pm reservation. The restaurant was very quiet. We ordered wine and food. The manager offered us an upgrade on the wine at no extra cost because they ran out of the one we wanted. The calamar stew was delicious, served with fresh toasted bread and chick peas. However not stew-like, the sauce was tasty. Grilled octopus was crunchy on the outside, tender and savory when you bite into it, served over flavorful mash potatoes. If you want something a little more filling, the shitake with brioche is good. We stayed to watch the Flamenco dancers who were energetic and skillful. We enjoyed a leisurely meal at Emilia by Nai. At no time did we feel rushed even though we were there for a little over 2 hours.

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  8. RuthS

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Open Table’s website listed a totally different menu and had few items we could actually order. The food was disappointing. Will not be returning.

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  9. JudyT

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I just returned from Basque area and this just brought me back. I don’t get why they are not more crowded. The food and service was excellent. Food was perfectly balanced and the space is super cute and has great light with an open kitchen area.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable. Every bite of every order was filled with flavor. It’s clear that the chef/owner takes great care in maintaining a exceptionally high degree of quality in both the cuisine and the service. Absolutely no complaints. A perfect meal.

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EMILIA by Nai is rated 4.5 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for EMILIA by Nai

174 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009-4506

Additional information

  • Cross street
    1st Ave between 10th St and 11th St
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Hours of operation
    Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    Nearest Subways:–1st Avenue Station (L) –8th Street Station (N,Q,R,W)–Astor Place Station (4,6)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch
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