Found is pretty average for the price. Nothing stood out as amazing. Can easily end up paying 200 or so for a dinner for two as dishes are small which is well expected for tapas but I expected better tastes at that
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Aral Fam
We were at Cravings Tapas for a live music performance by Gizem in early March when te restaurant was reserved for I’m guessing 80-100 diners. This bistro is full of warmth and hospitality was top level, starting with its owner Ms. Stani and her dedicated wait staff. The portions are as generous as the variety offered on the menu, ensuring that every diner leaves satisfied. But it wasn’t just about the food for us; we enjoyed Gizem’s live music which added another layer of charm to our experience. With performances ranging from French and Turkish melodies to English classics and even Persian and Indian songs, it was so much fun. Back to Craving Tapas: everything was delicious! And we tried over 15 different items from the menu at our table of four. Last but not the least is about the kitchen staff: kudos to its hard working crew and the chef for pushing out hundreds of tapas to dining room full to the brim without any delays. Not an easy feat. Very well done! See you soon. Oh and it’s BYOB.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Emily P.
Had a phenomenal dinner here! I ordered a couple dishes as they are tapas style so they are smaller. The Pulpo was very tasty and not chewy. The Chorizo and Potato's were SO good! I also loved the Ricotta Gnocchi, A MUST TRY! Make sure to save room for dessert because I devoured the Napoleon, the cream they put in it is so delicious! I also got the warm flourless chocolate cake which came topped with whipped cream and was delightful! Definitely check this spot out if you are in the Ridgewood area, you will not be disappointed!
Michelle J.
Made reservations for a Saturday night and glad I did because it was pretty packed. The restaurant itself is smaller and it was a bit loud because of the busy crowd. The food was average and our best pick was the shrimp and sangria. Also found it to be a bit pricey for the portions but if you're looking for something different I'd say give it a try.
Alison K.
Made a Resy for lunch on a Saturday 12:30, but it wasn't very busy yet at opening. Decided on 6 tapas and one dessert for 2 people, and we were plenty full but not overly so. The wine is sold in half or whole bottles (not glasses), so I opted out this time. The menu is a mix of traditional Spanish tapas as well as American and Latin American mixed in. Our original Resy was canceled due to a change in business hours, so we were offered a complimentary dessert. We tried the cheesesteak empanadas, croquettes, bbq pulled pork arepa, garlic shrimp, octopus, short rib gnocchi and finished with tres leches cake. My favorites were the octopus, shrimp, gnocchi, empanada, and tres leches cake. Croquettes were the least favorite, just not exciting, and they were kind of smashed. The octopus was very tender and enjoyed the sauce and sundried tomatoes that came with it. Everything came out at the right temperature and at a good pace to not overwhelm the table with dishes. The restaurant is dimly lit. I found the booth backs to be very hard and uncomfortable - could use an upgrade. Prices per dish are high for the size, but to be expected with tapas in the states. There are a lot of choices so there's something for everyone.
Brie A.
I love this place! I've gone a few times, once for my birthday, and I loved it! The food was delicious! I really do love small plates, you can sample a little bit of everything which is nice. My one friend and I split Pulpo a la Gallega (this melted in your MOUTH it was so good), Truffle Fries, and the Braised Skirt Steak Quesadilla. All so delicious. The service was excellent! Our waitress was very attentive to our table. It is a smaller place and we had a lot of people at our table, and they accommodated us really well! The restaurant has such a cozy, warm feel. I can't wait to go back!!
Jeffry K.
Went for an early dinner on NYE and loved it. There were 4 of us, including one vegetarian. There were plenty to choose from and we all left full. Among our favorites: patatas bravas, charcuterie, shaved corn, paella, short rib gnocchi, but there wasn't a dish we didn't like. Service was friendly and fast. A little pricey and they added the tip without telling us. Still worth a visit.
jennifer bonet
I came here with my husband for a nice quiet dinner. It was our first time here. It’s BYOB so we were able to bring our own bottle of wine. The service and staff are great. We were seated right away and offered water. The waiter gave us a run down of the menu and suggested we order 3 tapas person and that we could always orders more. We ordered Philly cheese steak empanadas, the shrimp with guac and plantain chips, and hummus. The empanadas were two small ones, the shrimp were 3 shrimp on a plantain chip with a little bit of guac, and the hummus was served with naan bread. The food was okay. We then ordered a paella marinera (seafood) that was highly recommended by the waiter. My husband and I were not impressed by the food, none of the dishes were bursting with flavor or memorable. The hummus was okay, the paella was not authentic, and empanadas were over priced. He and I finished our bottle of wine and considered stopping somewhere else to satisfy our bellies but it had already gotten too late. We didn’t even bother getting dessert. What I find with places that offer foods of different cultures is that they are expert in none, so none of them were “great”. Like I said , the place is chill and the staff is nice. I don’t think we will be returning here at all. There are other places with better tasting food that will fill your belly for the price and have the same atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Cholda Archer
Food is ok, not amazing. I’ve had better tapas somewhere else.
Excellent tapas place. We brought wine and had them make a white sangria - fruity and delicious. All the dishes were fabulous. The onion ring tower is a must. Salad, cheese plate, hummus etc so good. Highly recommend for date night or a girls night out.
Carly Pisarri
Went for dinner w two others on a Tuesday at 6pm. There was only one person working and he was doing a lot. Unfortunately this place has just gone down hill.The food was cold. It was clearly pre made and they just heated up because it came out so fast and was not hot. Also it was pretty over priced for the portion size. Hopefully it was just an off night!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Truthe Fries with Parmesan
Biswas Family
We went to this place yesterday to celebrate a birthday. Reservation is a must if one visits on Friday or Saturday evenings. There was not much wait for the food. The truffle fries, onion rings and paella were loved by everyone. We also ordered chicken empanada and croquettes which were okay. The best part of dinner was perhaps the dessert, we got the bread pudding and tres leches cake, which were exceptional. Soft, moist cake and a perfect blend of warmth of the pudding and coolness from the ice cream on top.Kid-friendliness: This place is kid friendly, we brought our 6 year old there was another family with a young child seated two tables over. Food is not spicy, and my child loved the truffle fries and dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Valencia, Tres Leches Cake, Truthe Fries with Parmesan, Onion Rings
Angel Acevedo
Only reason I dont 5☆ is the prices... tooo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Diane N.
We just left Cravings. Great experience. The skirt steak was of great quality, as were the garnishes that went with it. Potatoes and Chorizo was the best I've had. Even the chafed eggplant dip was excellent. Just go here
Found is pretty average for the price. Nothing stood out as amazing. Can easily end up paying 200 or so for a dinner for two as dishes are small which is well expected for tapas but I expected better tastes at that
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
We were at Cravings Tapas for a live music performance by Gizem in early March when te restaurant was reserved for I’m guessing 80-100 diners. This bistro is full of warmth and hospitality was top level, starting with its owner Ms. Stani and her dedicated wait staff. The portions are as generous as the variety offered on the menu, ensuring that every diner leaves satisfied. But it wasn’t just about the food for us; we enjoyed Gizem’s live music which added another layer of charm to our experience. With performances ranging from French and Turkish melodies to English classics and even Persian and Indian songs, it was so much fun. Back to Craving Tapas: everything was delicious! And we tried over 15 different items from the menu at our table of four. Last but not the least is about the kitchen staff: kudos to its hard working crew and the chef for pushing out hundreds of tapas to dining room full to the brim without any delays. Not an easy feat. Very well done! See you soon. Oh and it’s BYOB.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a phenomenal dinner here! I ordered a couple dishes as they are tapas style so they are smaller. The Pulpo was very tasty and not chewy. The Chorizo and Potato's were SO good! I also loved the Ricotta Gnocchi, A MUST TRY! Make sure to save room for dessert because I devoured the Napoleon, the cream they put in it is so delicious! I also got the warm flourless chocolate cake which came topped with whipped cream and was delightful! Definitely check this spot out if you are in the Ridgewood area, you will not be disappointed!
Made reservations for a Saturday night and glad I did because it was pretty packed. The restaurant itself is smaller and it was a bit loud because of the busy crowd. The food was average and our best pick was the shrimp and sangria. Also found it to be a bit pricey for the portions but if you're looking for something different I'd say give it a try.
Made a Resy for lunch on a Saturday 12:30, but it wasn't very busy yet at opening. Decided on 6 tapas and one dessert for 2 people, and we were plenty full but not overly so. The wine is sold in half or whole bottles (not glasses), so I opted out this time. The menu is a mix of traditional Spanish tapas as well as American and Latin American mixed in. Our original Resy was canceled due to a change in business hours, so we were offered a complimentary dessert. We tried the cheesesteak empanadas, croquettes, bbq pulled pork arepa, garlic shrimp, octopus, short rib gnocchi and finished with tres leches cake. My favorites were the octopus, shrimp, gnocchi, empanada, and tres leches cake. Croquettes were the least favorite, just not exciting, and they were kind of smashed. The octopus was very tender and enjoyed the sauce and sundried tomatoes that came with it. Everything came out at the right temperature and at a good pace to not overwhelm the table with dishes. The restaurant is dimly lit. I found the booth backs to be very hard and uncomfortable - could use an upgrade. Prices per dish are high for the size, but to be expected with tapas in the states. There are a lot of choices so there's something for everyone.
I love this place! I've gone a few times, once for my birthday, and I loved it! The food was delicious! I really do love small plates, you can sample a little bit of everything which is nice. My one friend and I split Pulpo a la Gallega (this melted in your MOUTH it was so good), Truffle Fries, and the Braised Skirt Steak Quesadilla. All so delicious. The service was excellent! Our waitress was very attentive to our table. It is a smaller place and we had a lot of people at our table, and they accommodated us really well! The restaurant has such a cozy, warm feel. I can't wait to go back!!
Went for an early dinner on NYE and loved it. There were 4 of us, including one vegetarian. There were plenty to choose from and we all left full. Among our favorites: patatas bravas, charcuterie, shaved corn, paella, short rib gnocchi, but there wasn't a dish we didn't like. Service was friendly and fast. A little pricey and they added the tip without telling us. Still worth a visit.
I came here with my husband for a nice quiet dinner. It was our first time here. It’s BYOB so we were able to bring our own bottle of wine. The service and staff are great. We were seated right away and offered water. The waiter gave us a run down of the menu and suggested we order 3 tapas person and that we could always orders more. We ordered Philly cheese steak empanadas, the shrimp with guac and plantain chips, and hummus. The empanadas were two small ones, the shrimp were 3 shrimp on a plantain chip with a little bit of guac, and the hummus was served with naan bread. The food was okay. We then ordered a paella marinera (seafood) that was highly recommended by the waiter. My husband and I were not impressed by the food, none of the dishes were bursting with flavor or memorable. The hummus was okay, the paella was not authentic, and empanadas were over priced. He and I finished our bottle of wine and considered stopping somewhere else to satisfy our bellies but it had already gotten too late. We didn’t even bother getting dessert. What I find with places that offer foods of different cultures is that they are expert in none, so none of them were “great”. Like I said , the place is chill and the staff is nice. I don’t think we will be returning here at all. There are other places with better tasting food that will fill your belly for the price and have the same atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Food is ok, not amazing. I’ve had better tapas somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Nice little place, with good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent tapas place. We brought wine and had them make a white sangria - fruity and delicious. All the dishes were fabulous. The onion ring tower is a must. Salad, cheese plate, hummus etc so good. Highly recommend for date night or a girls night out.
Went for dinner w two others on a Tuesday at 6pm. There was only one person working and he was doing a lot. Unfortunately this place has just gone down hill.The food was cold. It was clearly pre made and they just heated up because it came out so fast and was not hot. Also it was pretty over priced for the portion size. Hopefully it was just an off night!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Truthe Fries with Parmesan
We went to this place yesterday to celebrate a birthday. Reservation is a must if one visits on Friday or Saturday evenings. There was not much wait for the food. The truffle fries, onion rings and paella were loved by everyone. We also ordered chicken empanada and croquettes which were okay. The best part of dinner was perhaps the dessert, we got the bread pudding and tres leches cake, which were exceptional. Soft, moist cake and a perfect blend of warmth of the pudding and coolness from the ice cream on top.Kid-friendliness: This place is kid friendly, we brought our 6 year old there was another family with a young child seated two tables over. Food is not spicy, and my child loved the truffle fries and dessert.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Paella Valencia, Tres Leches Cake, Truthe Fries with Parmesan, Onion Rings
Only reason I dont 5☆ is the prices... tooo
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We just left Cravings. Great experience. The skirt steak was of great quality, as were the garnishes that went with it. Potatoes and Chorizo was the best I've had. Even the chafed eggplant dip was excellent. Just go here