05/17/2012
08:07 AM
Really Good Iberian Food
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
The food and service at Aldea were first rate. The menu is very limited, but we still had difficulty deciding what to order. The suckling pig and the arroz de pato were especially good, as were the...
05/10/2012
02:10 PM
A great experience...
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
I recently had a leisurely birthday dinner at Aldea, would highly recommend but probably not for the unadventurous or those looking for hefty portions.
This is an elegant, modern, contemporary...
04/26/2012
01:06 PM
Portions ok but not proportions
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
Me and my husband went there a Wednesday evening. The athmosphere was nice, trendy but still cosy. We had starters, mains and shared a bottle of wine and paid almost $200 including tip.
The mains...
04/14/2012
05:45 AM
Bad service decent food
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
When we got to aldea the host seemed completely unconcerned that our table for 4 was not ready for another 20 minutes. She directed us to the bar and did not make any extra effort to welcome us or...
04/13/2012
06:19 AM
Great Experience, Sit at the Chef's Counter
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
If you ever daydream of being a NYC chef at an exciting restaurant, you can get an up close viewing by eating at the chef's counter. I was able to watch the intricate details put into preparing and...
04/03/2012
03:26 PM
Charming
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I traveled all the way from the caribbean to nyc, and we choose this restaurant to celebrate my friend's birthday, we were not dissapoint it. Food was really good, and they helped us to pair it with...
03/26/2012
07:07 AM
Quiet Elegance - Great Bar
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
A quiet dinner with friends with interesting and very good cuisine, well chosen wines, and a lovely setting...what's more to ask? Easily located in Chelsea. The package is complete. While not terribly...
03/18/2012
09:04 AM
loved the food, service was a bit off-putting
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars
preparation, presentation, flavours of all of our dishes--apps, mains, desserts--could not be faulted. the service was a bit obsequious and obtrusive, and dampened what could have been an outstanding...
03/06/2012
07:15 PM
what a nice surprise
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars
I have been here twice between January and February 2012. In both occasions the food was great. I tried the raw tunafish (wonderful) the octopus (very good), and the scallops (very good). The...
01/29/2012
12:02 PM
A Bit Disappointing
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 3 of 5 stars
I was very excited to be going to this restaurant, expecting fine dining, however was disappointed. It was quite average and the atmosphere was cold and stiff. The lobster appetizer was the best part...