Pil Pil

Pil Pil is a spanish restaurant Upper East Side New York located in United States.

9 / 10
353
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 988-3788

  • Website

    pilpilnyc.com

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  • Type

    Spanish Restaurant

Address

265 E 78th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave) New York , NY 10075 United States

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

Comments / 72


Keywords:

sangria happy hour good for dates trendy carne adobada bottomless drinks cute dimly-lit brunch food casual great value meats music crowded dinner good for special occasions brussel sprouts flatbreads local spots crispy potatoes
The Corcoran Group

One of our new favorite tapas spots, with one of the most extensive menus we're seen. The decor inside is simply charming, and the sangria keeps us coming back over and over. Great for a date!

Yami Alonso

Great croquettas ! For 2 people get 4 plates as they are large. Definitely recommend the flatbreads , any of them. They're crisp and melt in your mouth. No long wait , quick seating, small intimate place

Ian Antal

I have a weekly craving for the Brussels Sprouts and prosciutto . Great range of wines and prices, and incredibly personable service. Wednesday nights live Spanish guitar music . PERFECT for dates!

Leszek Dowgier

If you love tapas , you have to try this place. Great for brunch , dinner , any meal really! Highly recommend the pan con tomate, croquetas de jamón and patatas bravas .

Duke Perkins

wine is good and staff not . They DO NOT have half off on the bottles of wine before 7. Also look over your bill before you checkout. These guys slipped up on us. The food is really Delicious!

Patrick Kanaley

Another UES gem. Can get a bit crowded and loud on weekend nights, but catch it at the right time and it's a great place to catch up over wine and tapas .

Spencer Vairo

Excellent happy hour prices for the area. The fries are amazing, get them with the special sauce and ketchup . Can't go wrong with either the red or white sangria , both are delicious

Alyssa B.

To start, it’s a great place for bottomless boozy brunch . I was underwhelmed with the flavors of the tapas - have had better at other places!

Nikki Vargas

A very charming tapas place with vines intertwined on the ceiling and wine bottles accenting the decor. Great food and wine . Small so better make a reservation if you have a big party

Meghan McGee

Love the happy hour . Great tapas . Cozy and trendy . Good for dates .

Ernesto Gutierrez

Tapas were a hit or miss. Either delicious or too bland. Do: croquetas de bacalao, carne adobada (juicy steak slices with incredible French fries on the side). Skip: tortilla , gambas al ajillo .

Patrick Kanaley

Fantastic date spot or place to catch up with a friend over wine and tapas .

Ariane

Great local spot with amazing Spanish food . Good brunch also.

Nate Linsky

Happy hour is an awesome deal. Also highly recommend the ham croquette

Nancy Lafontant-Whiting

Nice tapas and sangrias . Will definitely go back. The place is cramped and small, which I didn't like so much. Sat behind a girl at the bar . I moved after Chutchina kept tossing her hair at me. ????????

Emily

Ribeye kebabs , croquettes and wine are great! Really nice decor, good vibe and perfect date/friends spot

Polina Weitz

Fun neighborhood spot for Spanish tapas and wine . They don't take reservations , so could get busy.

Maria Kras

Thanks al :) Pil Pil is awesome. A great place to throw a party or bring a date. Excellent Riojas . try the garlic shrimp and the flat bread pizzas . Staff is super friendly and prices are reasonable

thea

Really delicious and filling tapas paired with helpful wine suggestions. Prepare for a night of fried food and cheese .

Elvis Rodricks

Sangrias were okay. Their chorizo was a little different from what Im usually familiar with. Intimate ambience and very friendly staff .

Jaime M

They have a full menu but the real treat are the tapas . Make sure you check the specials before you order.

Jessica Hope

With the windows open nothing beats a glass of sangria and Zucchini Fritas ! Maybe the amazing bartenders and the chic atmosphere.

Fernanda Amenta

Really good atention. The food is really good. We recommend "Grilled baby lamb " and the "Carne Adobada ".

Natalie Miyake

$3 sangria during happy hour ! Nice ambiance (low lighting , spacious ) and great variety of tapas . Sit by the window if you can.

Paige C

Delicious tapas , especially the mini chorizo wrapped in the thin, crispy potato .

Jenn E

Great specials - steak skewers are amazing, as are lamb sliders , bacon-wrapped dates, and fried brussel sprouts !

Danielle Bruno

This place is amazing!!!! Delicious tapas and wine ! The best part is the service is impeccable and everyone makes you feel at home!

Gabriel Anderson

Nice romantic setting , and inexpensive tapas/sangria. If you live in the neighborhood , this is a good place to take a date.

Allison Grimm

It is such a cute place, great decor. And $3 Sangria , red or white, during happy hour !

Jocelin Clayton

Cute environment, perfect for a date night . Happy hour 12-5.

Никола Ромић

Great date spot , amazing food and happy hour !!! Live music wed nights !!!

Nicolette Romero

Similar to Cork n Fork in the East Village . The food is okay, but there are better tapas spots in the city (think Boqueria). The mushroom flatbread was the standout dish.

Philip Massey

Great brunch plates (and not too expensive bottomless drinks )

Vivian Vo

Peep the specials board before ordering! If they have the stuffed tomato , get it!

R K

A great UES joint. Great service, food and the wine . Honest bunch.

Michelle Wiles

Veggie croquetas mean I can finally eat them ????

Elisabeth Rosario

My first time there for dinner-Amazing skirt steak & great wine too.

Tom DiMaggio

Came for brunch , pretty good deal on 2 hour bottomless sangria with an entrée. Food was decent, not too filling.

Chrissy Fuego

Amazing happy hour ! $3 Sangria $5 Tapas . Authentic croquetas de jamon .

Oli

Weekend brunch was solid and happy hour starts right afterwards at 4pm

Garima Kapoor

Try the ablondigas and Mac & cheese croquettes ! Amazing food!

Christen Clinkscales

Get the sangria . Amazing happy hour specials .

Jessica Elias

Delicious tapas and dark atmosphere, but the combination of long, high communal tables & low ceilings cause it to be very very loud .

Jackie

Nice atmosphere. Good tapas . Great happy hour .

Priti Domadia

Amazing happy hour $3 Sangrias ! And great tapas :)

Mel Tab

Service was amazing and the calamari is a must have

stacey jacobs

White sangria is good and the empanadillas de berenjena...

Erica S

The tapas are delicious!

Brian Galgay

Get the sangria . Only $7 and comes in a mason jar . Tasty and gets you drunk. Do it!

Maria R.

Get the special of stuffed squid . The squid is tender and the stuffing is perfect.

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Love this place. A best kept secret. I usually get the morcilla and tortilla pintxos. Sangria is made with drinkable (and not bottom of the barrel) wine. - Michelle Cheung

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