Manolo Tapas

An authentic standard-bearer for Spanish food, wine and culture with a focus on Galicia, this charming, candle-lit restaurant feels directly transported from Spain to Washington Heights. That's no accident; the owners run nearby La Rosa Fine Foods and La Rosa Liquors, both with reputations for imported Spanish specialties. The ingredient focus shines through a broad menu of tapas, specialty paellas, charcoal-grilled meats and fresh seafood. Frequent live music adds to the feel of a local Spanish standby. Even the building materials and much of the staff are Galician.