Calle Dão

Calle Dao brings to life Havana's historic El Barrio Chino (Chinatown), where the Cuban and Chinese cultures combined to create a unique type of cuisine.

8 / 10
271
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 221-9002

  • Website

    calledao.com

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    CalleDao

  • Type

    Cuban Restaurant

Address

38 W 39th St (btwn 5th Ave & 6th Ave) New York , NY 10018 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 54


Keywords:

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Village Voice

Calle Dao is a love letter to Cuban-Chinese food. Get the lechón asado with plantains , they also offer great cocktails like mojitos , caipirinhas , and cuba libres . Read more

Lucy Maria

The sangria is great here! Ordered the Calle Dao Burger and it was very good. This place has a really great vibe, decor and music along with friendly service !

M T

Duck empanadas are that good, and the beef sandwich is delicious- not the biggest fan of the wings but it's because I don't like cilantro . Overall definitely yummy

Village Voice

Head over to Calle Dão, a Cuban-Chinese restaurant from Marco Britti, of Favela Cubana. Expect items like duck empanadas , peking-style roast chicken , and plátano maduro with black sesame ice cream . Read more

Paola Guerrero

The happy hour is lit. Great music , amazing cocktails (ask Jeff, the bartender , for a Coconut Mojito ). The oxtail croquettes are phenomenal. The paella is good, but small.

John A

Very cool spot for drinks and late night . Cuban vibe music , recommend spring rolls , salads , and fried noodles . Ceviche portion is small for the price. Good happy hour specials .

Paola Guerrero

The cuban sliders are delicious, and you get a set of two (part of their happy hour menu ). The black paella is unique but still flavorful. Jeff is their greatest bartender !

Charles Guerrero

Great fusion food. The roast pork with quinoa fried rice is really good. Get a side of tostones .

Karen

Came here for restaurant week. The food is good, but not stellar. The chicken empanadas were pretty tasty. The shrimp in the main course seemed as if it had been pre-cooked frozen.

Untapped Cities

Some of the enticing dishes include the Smoked Short Rib and Chinese Broccoli with La Mian noodles in garlic hoisin sauce . Read more

Linnie D

Get the tiger salad with shrimp - you won't be disappointed. Finish with a chamomile tea and take in the ambience.

Carmen N

Overall good experience here. Nice atmosphere, the Dumpling Soup is nice with lots of garlic and lime . The Cuban sandwich was only ok; you're probably better off with one from Sophie's.

Nicolette Romero

Random spot in Midtown that will transport you to Cuba! Go during HH for their $7 sangria and duck empanadas !

Sadik Aydin Photography

Very Authentic place with interior design and color. Food and cocktails very passionate. Enjoy!

Jade Stevenson

Sangria is amazing as was the brunch options!

Nitzan B

Mojito was good and the place is just so nice! Great for dates

Francisco Estrada

Great food and festive ambiance. Happy hour from 11am-7pm!

Kinjil Mathur

good Cuban vibes with good Cuban drinks.

Ryan Ambs

A little pricey overall but solid and interesting. The beef and broccoli was a nice choice.

Sir Lucious Leftfoot

Cuban Asian fusion .. Take my money please! ❤️ Try the Goat neck.. You're welcome ????

Paola Guerrero

Coconut mojitos are a must, as well as the oxtail croquettes .

Marjorie D

Happy hour basically all day and the drinks are strong!

Benito Quevedo

Great twist on traditional Cuban food . Exciting stuff!

Octavia Felis

Decent food and drinks, but the bartender can't seem to pull herself away from her conversation long enough to notice an empty drink.

I P

Come early to take advantage of happy hour deals and a seat.

Kenny T

$1 oysters from 4-7. Enjoyed them. Very tender Tender.

nova naomi

It’s like cuban Chinese food mix together

Borys Trofimov

Seefood Paella is decent!

Amy Wang

Amazing happy hour deals !

Irina Samoylova

Oysters and sangria for happy hour !

Amanda Kelly

Great ambiance! Check out the virtual tour before you go! Read more

Rita L

sitting inside is nicer!

Alex Richards

Try the deserts , they are great!

Tash Concepcion

The oxtail croquette was good but the duck empanada is excellent. The pan fried noodle dish was too bland.

Rodrigo Puga

Pork is great

Paula F

Enjoyed the mojito and the food great music

Josh Pindjak

Grilled chicken sandwich lacked the punch of a proper sandwich - bread was over-grilled or stale. Appetizers were OK but there wasn't anything I would return for.

Len B.

Happy hour is great! If you want dinner you should know It's expensive for the size of the dishes. Food is just ok, nothing special.

Michael Rose

Peking chicken wings at happy hour

Candice Rivera

Happy hour cocktails ! Amazing!

Fee O

Paella and croquetas !

lanamaniac

Summer rolls and churros !

Alan Morton

Was so busy and they rejected our booking - unimpressed

Euni

Happy Hour on Wednesdays!!

Ron Hsu

The skirt steak is pretty out of control

Kasie B

GREAT happy hour .

Marjorie D

Happy from 11am-7pm! #Winning

Jastine Kho

Happy hour is from 11 am - 7 pm. The food isn't that great though :/

Jasmine Mehrabi

Food was good but cocktails too sweet

Sharon Malacon

And when we inform the manager she just take out the tip but she not even offer an apologize or discount , really disappointed, not coming back!

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