La Vara

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“Absolutely incredible meal! We had an amazing dinner here and every dish exceeded our expectations. We started with the Anchoas , which was incredibly flavorful with the savory butter and charred sourdough. The Ensalada de Calamar was light, refreshing, and beautifully textured with the pomegranate seeds and preserved lemon. For the mains, both the Arroz Meloso and the Rossejat were absolute showstoppers. The lobster rice was rich and comforting, while the toasted fideos (noodles) were packed with fresh seafood flavor and cooked to perfection. A fantastic spot for sharing great food with great company. Wonderful flavors, lovely atmosphere, and excellent service. Highly recommend”

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“One of my favorite restaurants in Brooklyn. Great to come back today after many years. Simple preparation with seasonal ingredients, but every dish is delicious. I highly recommend the eggplant, their version of pan con tomate, white asparagus special, leg of lamb special, and dessert special that was a cross between French toast and croissant with blueberries and ice cream. Can't recommend highly enough - 5 shining stars!”

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“so so yummy!! the Arroz Meloso was definitely my favorite, fun texture to eat and was very nicely seasoned:) super duper cute and sweet staff”

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“La Vara has a lovely, cozy vibe and a clean & spacious environment. The food is delicious, but definitely reserve a spot first — otherwise you may not be able to get in! I don’t fancy octopus easily, but the pulpo de roca was memorable; it was fresh, light, and cut really thin. I’d just say some parts of the Cochinillo fell a bit too salty. Everything is rather small portioned (so expect this to be a bit pricey) but good quality, making it suitable for a relaxed night out - one where you indulge yourself!”

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“La Vara was solid overall. The standout dishes were the meloso rice and the cochinillo, both excellent. The only downside was the pacing and portion style. Although the menu is described as family-style, plates came out one at a time and often several minutes apart, which made sharing a bit awkward. Portions also felt a bit sparse, some simple additions like potatoes with the steak or vegetables with the pork would make the dishes feel more complete.”

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“La Vara was so lovely! Another amazing neighborhood spot. Food was so delicious - the eggplant special was amazing and I also loved the lobster rice and beef jowl. Vibe is on point - not too loud, cozy and intimate. Service was good - one thing was they kept trying to take away things before we finished. That part made me feel a little rushed. But overall highly recommend and I will be going back.”

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“Absolutely phenomenal. Adorable restaurant in the heart of Brooklyn. The food is incredible. Simple and delightful. Hospitality is warm and friendly but very knowledgeable and attentive. Just all around a pure delight. Most dishes you will literally want to order a second round. Had to order croquetas as a starter and again to finish the meal they were so perfect. Pulpo and Arroz were stars.”

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“Came here for the first time and was delighted by the good food. We were two persons and had over 8 to 10 dishes including dessert and a few drinks. The most outstanding dishes were the salchichon, arroz meloso and morros prensados, I was pretty impressed of their taste. We had a vermut and wine to drink with the dishes. Service was superb and the atmosphere great, even though the place was full. The desserts were also very good. Overall this is an excellent Spanish tapas plates with a twist and I will definitely comeback here again.”