Vida

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   Amy

   New York City

   72 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   72 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   We were happy to try out this new Spanish restaurant in our area. We were blown away by their fantastic job creating a lovely, inviting setting. It truly is a beautiful space. If only everything else matched. Firstly, my partner enjoys having a cocktail before served appetizers and requested that from our waitress. The chef had other ideas, so the waitress brought the apps during our drinks. The staff hovered over us during the entire meal, waiting to take our plates away and get the next. We felt very rushed. We ordered the shrimp ajillo, a basic Spanish dish...nothing but ordinary, and the croquettes, which were too well done. We shared the seafood paella as it usually is large and has a forty-something price, so we assumed it would be. There were a few shrimp, maybe two scallops, a couple of clams, and several minute mussels, which were also overcooked. The rice itself was too tomatoey and burnt around the edges. If you want great paella in this area, go to Ibiza in Chappaqua, even if it is off the menu. It's almost big enough for four, filled with seafood, and perfectly cooked. It is disappointing that such a beautiful restaurant doesn't have great food to match. But, for those who do not have discerning tastebuds for inspiring Spanish food, they may be successful.
   

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   Felipe

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 11, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great first impression of Vida. The ambience is beautiful, the staff is great, the food was perfect. Great offerings and delicious. We will be back with a large group and ready to eat next time.
   

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   Karen

   New York City

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   So happy to have such a lovely, delicious,fun restaurant in our neighborhood! Welcome!
   

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   william

   New York City

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   An oasis of excellent food in a luxurious setting. A very welcome restaurant to the area. My only negative is the noise level - not the background chatter noise of a warm friendly restaurant, but the incessant thumping of loud background music. Totally out of place in a fine restaurant such as this. There is no need for this kind of music in an elegant restaurant. Very annoying and disturbing. Other than that, the food was excellent, very interesting selections, and not overpriced considering the elegance of the restaurant and the uniqueness of some of the menu items. There was a large staff of attentive servers. Overall, but for the loudness of the background music, an excellent experience and worthwhile.
   

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   Nestor

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Tapas and Paella were great. Service was very attentive and warm. Room had an energetic feel without being overwhelming. Will definitely go back.
   

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   Adam

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food, service and ambiance, but very, very loud.
   

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   thomas

   New York City

   66 reviews

   3.0

   66 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   like every new restaurant, there bumps in the road at the beginning. being fans of the sister restaurant, Augustines we were excited to try Vida. parking is tough. we were seated as soon as we came in but waited for a bit before anyone came to the table. drinks took a while too and one was not prepared as ordered. once again we waited to give our food order. food came and we felt much better. had 3 tapas to start. octopus(very good) mussels(verygood) meatballs(good) we ordered a paella that had chicken and rabbit and escargot. it was good but we couldnt tell the rabbit from the chicken. looking to order some well we waited. a good cheesecake for dessert. like i said some bumps but its early and we will definitely be going back
   

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   Vasili

   New York City

   43 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   43 reviews

   Dined on November 8, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful meal, Food, staff and atmosphere were outstanding.
   

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   John

   San Francisco

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 7, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful venue. Attention to detail. Great service. Food outstanding
   

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    .Lavon

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Love their restaurant in Mamo, but they need to decide if this is a Spanish restaurant or not. Paella is rice with saffron, not some tomato-based sauce. The steak was not a sirloin. The decor was excellent. I was even impressed with the tableware, but not enough attention paid to the kitchen.
    

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