Meson Sevilla

Would give it 0 if I only could. Terrible experience. had a pre-​theater reservation for 6:30, but when we showed up our table was not ready. We had to wait for 30 min till hostess, after multiple requests, finally did us a «favor» and jammed us right next to another couple. This was a table for 4, which they split into 2 — but there was zero personal space…
Obviously they were overbooked, so why take a reservation in the first place???

Food is delicious! The hospitality is very enjoyable! They are friendly, quick, and attentive!

The food was really good. I had ordered a Paella. However, when our check was given the waiter would excessively pass through our table to see if we had tipped. Then asked if we weren’t going to leave a tip.

What a pleasant surprise! Lovely atmosphere in the basement. Wonderful tapas selection. The portobello mushroom with Gorgonzola and balsamic glaze was one of the best things I have ever had. Crispy artichokes were delightful. All the meat eaters liked their food. Just wish there were a few more vegetarian options.

Good service but so so food. Not like Spain or even close. The caldo gallego was bland and had no substance. The fish with lemon sauce was not great. Decent list of wines by the glass from various regions of Spain such as Rueda and others. I recognize that I may have gone for less typical dishes that were not their specialty, so in fairness I should have gone for the tapas or solomillo. May give then another chance.

After my 4^th excellent meal I decided this is no fluke, it’s the real deal. First of all, the sangria. Delicious, strong, and what a healthy pour for a such a gentle price! Had the paella valencia for the 2^nd time. Freshly made, nothing reheated. Very, very tasty. Great portion, once I took home ½, but last night I managed to inhale the whole thing. Also had the octopus one time and a chicken dish (in a green and/​or garlic sauce) the other time. I’m very happy with this place & will certainly be back again soon!

Ate there yesterday with wife pre theater. They gave us as well as the other diners a pre-​fixed $ 22 menu. Everything except the tea was awful. The sangria was sugar sweet and likely a cheap brand. My wife’s shrimp with green sauce was full of corn starch. My paella had a few small shrimp, three mussels, similar tiny clams and rare calamari and a lot of tasteless rice. The flam was full of gelatin and mediocre. It is close to theaters but there are many preferable choices.

This is a good Spanish restaurant right by Time Square. The paella was very good and had a diverse choice of ingredients. The staff is also courteous and helpful. While this is not the best Spanish paella I’ve ever had, it stands on its own and the tapas are actually quite good.

Meson Sevilla is a small restaurant loaded with massive flavors.
Microscopic restaurants can take a major wrong turn, if they don’t have the right elements. With that said, I particularly just like those, that meet MY requirements: 1. Intimate, 2. Soft lighting– and for the love of God– no fluorescent bulbs, and 3. Good interior of art and/​or furniture. In addition to my endless list of requirements– food definitely has to pop.
Meson Sevilla, has all the arsenal you need. We ordered a pitcher of Red Sangria which was sweet and strong and from tapas to main course to dessert, food on my book was an A+++.
Flamenco music was popping in the background and the ambience couldn’t have been more/​less Spanish. Spain’s history has always captivated me. Spain is filled with North African culture, beautiful music that is fully inspired by the Arabs, food, Religion and beautiful Mosques. With that essential piece of Spanish history aside, Meson Sevilla, was all that and a bag of chips.
And by the way, it was a real pleasure being served by a Spaniard (I don’t know, but to me, it just added a little authenticity).

4^th time here. Consistently good food. Hot octopus, albondigas, lengua and baby artichokes were well flavored and delicious at the bar this time. Good, strong pours, too. ;-).

I didn’t know it was possible for paella to be flavorless but Meson Sevilla found a way to make it happen. Paella is usually the most popular dish in a Spanish restaurant so it’s disappointing that it was so blah especially when it didn’t have to be that way I soon discovered. In an attempt to do some damage repair to this food of no flavor, I asked for a bowl of garlic sauce and when I sprinkled it over the paella it revved it up from blah to really good. I have no complaints over the sausage, clams, mussels, calamari and shrimp which were tender but they need to kick up the spices. Their prices are decent and they do give you a lot of food.
The ambiance is «haven’t changed it in the 12 or so years since I was last here» but the bathroom is very nice for a small restaurant. The service was also pretty good. I might come back here again if I was in the area but would only order something with garlic sauce.

Was in NYC for a business conference, and decided to take a few of my co-​workers to this fine little place on restaurant row. Let me just say, if you are in the mood for a glass of wine or beer and a huge portion of Paella, this is the place to go. Warm bread, plenty of tasty appetizers, and a huge menu filled with tapas, Spanish, and Italian fare. The Paella was well cooked, and included a large amount of seafood and flavorful saffron infused rice. Dinner for 3 was just over $ 100 (in NYC no less!) so it’s way affordable, and the ambience is perfect.

The taste of their food is ok, nothing memorable. We were here with 7 people on a Friday night and you can observe that there were many open seats and tables. We ordered numerous tapa plates and paella and You would think that they would pamper you with great service, since it was not busy at all, but instead harass you to finish eating. What is the rush? I’d like to take my time and enjoy my food. Had to really hold myself from picking a fight with the waiter. Will not be coming here again. Why would someone come to a place, pay good money and be treated so badly?

Visited here three weeks ago. Sangria was wonderful. Service was awesome. Very good food. Highly recommend. We had the paella, empanadas and stuffed mushrooms. All were delicious.

absolutely terrible!
They messed up my order and then the manager and other employees came to the table to yell at me, even though I told them it was fine.
The passive aggressive behavior lasted all meal and they made us super uncomfortable. I would not suggest anyone eat here, I’ve never been yelled during a meal by staff before.

So I am torn here. If I could give it a 3.5 I would. Let me explain:
The Appetizer plate of Jamon Serrano, Chorizo, and Queso Manchego was excellent. Very, very good and worth the hefty price of $ 24. I give this plate a 4 star rating, would’ve been 5 if it weren’t so pricey.
The paella was really disappointing for one big reason. They didn’t use saffron in it. The portion size was great, lots of sea food, but missing the crucial ingredient to make it real authentic paella. That was disappointing.

Good food and reasonable price but the atmosphere is kind of depressing. It’s not dirty but dated and worn. The tapas are very good. I tried the grilled octopus which was seasoned with paprika. I like paprika but did not like the combination with octopus. Maybe its an acquired taste. The grilled artichoke was excellent. The caldo gellego was a hearty soup with big chunks of chorizo and some other meat.
The wines were below average and service was ok, nothing special.

Had a really comfy and homey meal with some of my girl friends here tonight. We ordered the seafood paella, the rack of lamb tapa, the meatball tapa and coquette tapa as well as a pitcher of sangria and a cake for dessert. The bill came out to be 108 between three people. It was a really delicious and filling meal. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant. Its a small area but it makes your feel right at home and very welcome. I am not a big drinker at all but the sangria was so good. I didn’t taste the alcohol at all and it was nice and sweet. Definitely a good drink to offset all the other flavors from our meal. Definitely recommend if you’re in the area and trying to find something to eat.

Overall 3.5 stars: Not perfect, but an enjoyable experience (for someone not exposed to Spanish food as much).
TAPAS:
–Stuffed Mushrooms — Decent, but a bit on the smaller side especially if sharing with multiple people.
–Grilled Octopus — HEAVY handed with the paprika seasoning and I was coughing up the spice mid-​meal to show for it, but I’m a fan for my first stab at this classic. My Spanish friend says it was decent, but better ones exist out there so you can decide for yourself if you’re reading this.
ENTREE:
SOLOMILLO AL MESON — Why wouldn’t you want a hearty bacon wrapped filet mignon topped with cheese and mushrooms? I asked for it to be cooked medium, but came out more medium well. Nevertheless still tender and this dish could be 5 stars alone. It comes with a side of steamed veggies, but nobody has stomach space for that when you have the main course to attend to.
DESSERT:
–Our table ordered the Tiramisu, Chocolate Cake and Flan to share. The serving sizes are smaller than expected, taste was just ok, but everybody was full at this point.

Not much to look at, but the food is great!
Came here with some friends and as I descended a few steps off the street, I was thinking I might have made a mistake choosing this place. But we were hungry and we were there, so we went for it.
I’m glad we stayed. The food was very good. We had a bunch of small dishes and the standouts were the garlic shrimp and the baby artichokes. Both so good. We also loved the patatas bravas. The spicy sauce would be great on chicken wings! Oh and the filet things. I don’t know what they were but the meat was great!
Service was a little hit or miss, but they were nice, especially the kind and handsome young bus boy who seemed genuinely concerned when my friend joked that she didn’t really like anything as he cleared away our completely empty plates! Bless his heart.
The bathrooms are tiny and kind of grungy and the place hasn’t been redone since Sheena Easton was topping the music charts, but I’d definitely come back. It would probably be good to sit at the bar and have a few small plates.