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  • 5/5 Laura Angelica R. 2 years ago on Google
    Only good things happen in this place, the food here is a mixture of flavors that make you experience the true Cuban flavor. Personally I really loved the refreshing and delicious drinks. The old Havana was my favorite because its not so sweet and it lets you appreciate the flavor of lemon fused with mint. The staff were always very professional and attentive. I tried a little of all the dishes and the food was delicious. Also the desserts blows your mint 😋. I was delighted with this place.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marion N. 9 months ago on Google • 647 reviews
    This place is huge! It has upstairs and downstairs and outdoors too. The food is good. The service is friendly. They get food tours in so it does get crazy busy. Definitely worth checking out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Joseph Brian S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very courteous staff. The outdoor seating is handicap accessible not the restrooms. (Stairs) Food quality was great, fresh and hot when it arrived. The bar downstairs which is cash only was confusing as the bartender had to run upstairs for change. Never the less, we were grateful for Cuba hosting our event in the private dining area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine C. 1 year ago on Google • 166 reviews
    Love the ambiance. The music was perfect volume and set the mood for a romantic date night. The staff was very friendly. They had great recommendations and came over as often as we needed. The food could have used a little bit more flavor but overall was good. Rum is not my favorite but it was nice to sample some. My husband enjoyed it more than I. The sangria was delicious. I would definitely come here again and bring some friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aaron F. 8 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    The food is superb at this place. The prices are fair, the drinks are strong and the service is a little too good. Very authentic atmosphere as well. I dined with a party 9 and everyone was very impressed with the service, and quality of the place. Our waiter Saul was very welcoming and paid great attention to detail. I highly recommend Cuba.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel C. 5 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Impressive food, we came in on a sat and the host was very kind to give us a table soon. Live music plus handmade cigar station by the door. It’s a whole vibe! We loved everything definitely will come back to try rest of the menu!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Trevor J. 2 years ago on Google
    No complaints. The drinks are always on point. Personally today I felt that that the appetizer were prepped longer than usual and had a refrigerated after taste. Just me. Apps and drinks it is, which were enough for today. #celebratepride
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brenda B. 2 years ago on Google
    Went on Saturday for the bottomless brunch, have to say the mimosas are on point, music is amazing and food is great, my second time there
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 dipayan s. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the ambience and the friendly service. Wasn’t too happy with the wine selection, after tasting two different white wines we decided that it was better to switch to cocktails and we were not disappointed, both our cocktails were really good. The food was good, however some of the dishes felt a little flat in flavor, the dessert however was delicious. Service was fast and efficient. Overall a very nice authentic cuban experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mitali B. 1 year ago on Google
    It has good vibe and great drinks. They had a broken Air conditioning and unfortunately we were dining during an extremely hot NY summer evening. They should have notified us before seating us in. Food was decent, we enjoyed the vaca frita, the tostones rellenos had a great flavour but we found it a little dry. I had the chef’s special which was scallop marinera, it was too creamy and bland for my liking. I felt it lacked the vibrant cuban flavors which I was expecting.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martha aka W. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here was absolutely amazing !!! Came for a private event but order regular menu items ie vegetarian paella, shrimp and cheese empanadas and tostones rellenos. So flavorful, savory and authentic. Wine list on point, have a Ritual wine and thank me later. Please do not skip dessert the guava empanadas where so delicious and authentic that wanted to order more to go!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven B. 10 months ago on Google
    Incredible. Came here years ago and it was good but not spectacular. Gave it another try and everything from drinks, to appetizers, to main courses and dessert was top notch. Staff there is very attentive and they give great suggestions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris P. 3 years ago on Google
    Very good restaurant with delicious dishes ( especially the steaks) , good drinks and a beautiful atmosphere with live music. I suggest it to everyone. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sanghamitra G. 5 years ago on Google
    I visited this place last Saturday. It was absolutely packed. Even the bar was occupied. It was a Rum Bar . All the seats in the bar were occupied by ladies , this was phenomenal. There was live music too. I remember jostling through the crowd and Making a place for myself at the corner most position of the bar and ordered for an Old Fashioned .I had 2 more people along with me and all the drinks were made perfect. There was live music and everyone was rejoicing. I did not have any food so I can't comment. The person at the bar was super efficient
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D F. 3 years ago on Google
    Discovered this gem in Fall of 2018 and hosted an old friends get together there. Food is... Not sure how to describe... Insert something better than great here! Seriously every person I've been there with falls in love with the food. Ok, got it, it's addictive!!! The restaurant itself is very New York. It's tight and cozy with a main room and bar then smaller dining rooms behind the bar and then downstairs. It's old and feels like home! This should be on everyone's list of restaurants to try and places to go. I suggest reservations.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Channy C. 8 months ago on Google • 132 reviews
    First of all customer service and service was superb. I liked my salmon very much. I ordered my salmon with mashed potatoes and it came with shrimp in a lobster sauce. (DELISH)My Pina colada with shave coconuts was on point and my peers liked their food as well.

  • 5/5 stepha2591 2 months ago on Google • 91 reviews New
    I loved the food. I had the grilled octopus and fried calamari. They also have happy hour on Sundays from 4-6. I would definitely come back again.

  • 5/5 George M. 2 months ago on Google • 80 reviews New
    I was pleasantly surprised with this restaurant! Not only do they have two other rooms downstairs, but I did not expect live music! The plantain appetizer was very good along with the salmon dish, which comes with some shrimp. I have the old-fashioned rum drink which hit the spot. I highly recommend this place to sit inside and enjoy the ambience.

  • 5/5 Cecilia P. 8 months ago on Google • 45 reviews
    I waa here with a friend for lunch yesterday, Friday. The restaurant was empty when I arrived earlyish, 12:30. By 1:30 it was packed. The space is welcoming and warm, with space outdoors too. The bar looks amazing although we didn't order anything from the bar this time. The steviece was excellent, even when the place was at capacity. We ordered croquetas de jamón as apetizers. I was disapponted. I must say that for Cuban food I have very high standards and specifically for croquetas I consider myself a catadora. We then both ordered the sa.e thing, Cuban sandwich. And here I must say that it was among the top 5 I have ever had. It had all the right ingredients, and the right balance of ingredients. The pork was tender and delicious and the bread was toasted to perfection. We accompannied the sandwiches with a salad that was also excellent. I will certainly return for a ropa vieja or a vaca frita next time.

  • 5/5 Hellene L. 5 months ago on Google • 32 reviews
    Our server Fernando was topnotch. The food came out quick and hot and fresh and it was oh so good. I have found my #1 Cuban restaurant in the city.

  • 4/5 Qur'ana 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    I was invited to a birthday dinner here. The service is impeccable! All the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The drinks were good, and the food was good. I didn’t know it was a live band, which I know some people enjoy. I do not, since you cannot really hear the people you are with. But the music was good, so it’s just a matter of preference. The room we had was VERY tight, and we were literally elbow to elbow. It’s an intimate and cozy location, but I would recommend as an option for anyone who enjoys this type of atmosphere.

  • 4/5 megan f. 3 years ago on Google
    Warning... drinks are strong. Cuba has been my go to brunch meet up with friends over the last few years. Their bottomless brunch is reasonable and drinks are delicious and fresh.

  • 5/5 Gala Alejandra Arriaga D. 2 weeks ago on Google • 7 reviews New
    The fried cow is incredible!!!

  • 5/5 Mike T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Service and Food!! We loved it!! The Yuca Fries are amazing!

  • 5/5 Osvaldo V. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place for Cuban food. Being from Cuban decent when I want my Cuban food fix I have high standards and this restaurant met them. Nice place with good drinks and great service.

  • 5/5 Edward S. 3 years ago on Google
    OMG, first time eating here and the service plus food will not disappoint. I'm definitely going to bring friends here. The Passion Fruit Mojito was banging. Highly Recommend!

  • 4/5 Classy C. 2 years ago on Google
    My co-worker introduced me to this place and it was beautiful. NO Happy Hour😔but food amazing. I'm be ambitions was very nice Outside in indoor dining fairly quiet into live band played on Thursday!

  • 5/5 Ann A. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved the food, the ambience and the service. The best Cuban food , well, the best meal I've had in a long time. Try the fried calamari with plantains and 🍅, I know : weird combo, but delicious, and the stuffed plantains too

  • 5/5 itzy 3 years ago on Google
    The food is amazing!! And the staff is super friendly, highly recommend checking it out!

  • 5/5 Daphne A. 2 years ago on Google
    “I’m down for Cuban food” 🍽 Cuba 📍New York, NY ⭐️ 5/5 💰 $$ Nice place for dinner! There’s outdoor and indoor (lower and upper level). Sat in the lower lever which was really nice and cozy. The service was great. We went with the churrasco (sooo delicious), lechón (it was a bit dry), and calamari con tamarindo (the best I’ve ever had). Red sangria was great and so was the Old Havana which was much more tastier than the Old Cuban. For dessert we had croquetas with bananas and syrup. It was all really delicious. I’d come back 😍 . . . #nyeats #foodinny #placestoeatny #cubany #cubanfood #cubandishes #cubarestaurantsny

  • 5/5 Clive 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, friendly staff. The vibe is really nice… but yo did I say the food was good? It was amazing.

  • 5/5 Shima 2 years ago on Google
    This cuban place was awesome! Delicious food, delicious sides, delicious appetizers! My friend and I spent a whole afternoon there ordering half of the menu! Loved the side that had potatoes and garlic sauce (the red potatoe dish in pictures) it tasted like heaven!!! We both didn't really liked the signature mojito cocktail that much, it was too bitter for me and too sweet for my friend, you figure out how's that possible!! The service was great too, they were very nice and fast. Anyways I recommend this place to anyone who likes Cuban food and food in general!

  • 5/5 Clarissa D. 2 years ago on Google
    We made reservations and got seated so quickly. The staff was very friendly! My favorite drink was the “Old Cuban”. For start we got the fried calamari/maduros then a side of tostones which was so good! For entrees we got Camarones Enchiladas and Ropa Vieja! I LOVED IT! Everything we got tasted delicious I’ll give it a 9/10! I will definitely go back!

  • 5/5 C L. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here to meet with a friend for brunch on a Saturday. We made reservations earlier in the week. I’m unsure how busy it gets indoors because we sat outside. The food was really good and fresh and they also have a bottomless drink option. We opted for bottomless drinks but were informed that although there are multiple drink options to choose from (mimosas, mojito, sangria) you have to commit to just one kind. This usually isn’t the case for bottomless spots and I’d encourage changing this policy because I felt it kind of limited the experience. Overall, it was really good and we enjoyed both the food and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Lo 1 year ago on Google
    Cuba has a comfortable, lively atmosphere without being noisy. The waitstaff is highly attentive; every need is met. The varied menu makes it tough to make an order decision, as everything looks amazing! Everyone at our table was so pleased with their food. I've been dreaming about my grilled octopus!

  • 5/5 chelsea m. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my boyfriend ran NYC I took him for his birthday and he wanted to have Cuban food. We're both from Florida and live in Massachusetts where there's not really good Cuban food. I must say for a minute we thought we were in Florida eating. The food was absolutely amazing and it was perfect for his birthday dinner

  • 5/5 William W. 3 months ago on Google New
    Enjoyed the mojitos. The ultimate was noticably stronger. Needed a little more stirring of the sugar cane to cut it a bit. The ropa vieja was done well. Loved the plantain bowl and yucca mash. My wife is vegetarian and also Cuban. She made a great meal from the sides and had all her favorites. The chocolate bombba and Maria cookies and ice cream were a little disappointing in an otherwise wonderful dinner.

  • 5/5 Hypnosis And M. 3 years ago on Google
    First time ever eating Cuban food. The seafood was incredible... I think I found a new favorite restaurant.

  • 4/5 Leroy Garrison I. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food! Great drinks! Great service! Their outdoor seating arrangements are clever and heated. Good NY experience during a pandemic.

  • 5/5 travis d. 3 years ago on Google
    Great food, wonderful customer service.

  • 5/5 Mikki 3 years ago on Google
    The food and the atmosphere and the service was really nice 👌

  • 4/5 Fredy A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, food is amazing. Great service.

  • 5/5 Amber H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great service, atmosphere and wholesome fresh food enjoyed by our family.

  • 5/5 Carlos De La R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food

  • 5/5 Alliccia H. 3 years ago on Google
    I’ve loved this restaurant for many many years. It’s been a staple in my New York life. The food is amazing and the vibe has always been perfect.

  • 5/5 HÉCTOR FALCÓN R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing Cuban food, awesome service and place and the Sangria was out of this world, super rich in flavor. Highly recommended and we want to say thank you guys for exceeding ours expectations. Very rich Cuban food, excellent service and a place with one of the tastiest sangria I have ever had in my life. If you are close and you want to eat very well and tasty this place is highly recommended. I take this opportunity to say thanks to those who attended us, very kind. (Original) Amazing cuban food, awesome service and place and the Sangria was out of this world, super rich in flavor. Highly recommended and we want to say thank you guys for exceeding ours expectations. Muy rica comida cubana, excelente servicio y lugar con una sangria de las mas sabrosas que he tomado en mi vida. Si estas cerca y deseas comer muy bien y sabroso este lugar es altamente recomendado. Aprovecho para decir gracias a los que nos atendieron, muy amables.

  • 5/5 Lenin C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Many thanks to the team at cuba Restaurant for giving us an extraordinary experience. The food arrived very quickly and is delicious. At all times following the safety and hygiene parameters. I will not hesitate to recommend them and I hope to visit them in the next opportunity. I love all❤️🙏🏻 Many thanks to the team at cuba Restaurant for giving us an extraordinary experience. The food arrived very quickly and is delicious. At all times following the safety and hygiene parameters. I will not hesitate to recommend them and I hope to visit them in the next opportunity. I loved everything ❤️🙏🏻 (Original) Many thanks to the team at cuba Restaurant for giving us an extraordinary experience. The food arrived very quickly and is delicious. At all times following the safety and hygiene parameters. I will not hesitate to recommend them and I hope to visit them in the next opportunity. I love all❤️🙏🏻 Muchas gracias al equipo de cuba Restaurant por brindarnos una experiencia extraordinaria. La comida llego muy rápido y es deliciosa. En todo momento siguiendo los parámetros de seguridad e higiene. No dudaré en recomendarlos y espero visitarlos en una próxima oportunidad. Me encanto todo ❤️🙏🏻

  • 5/5 Hector Salazar G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to have a nice Cuban experience, mojitos are the best, I will be back many times, latin music the best.

  • 5/5 Inna K. 3 years ago on Google
    Stopped by for brunch and omg! Food is excellent, mimosas are amazing, outside boots are great and well heated, definitely going back for dinner

  • 5/5 Lexys B. 3 years ago on Google
    WONDERFUL experience. My boyfriend is Cuban and it was his very first time in NYC so he wanted to try his food in the city and we couldn’t have been any happier. Although pandemic changed everything, we love how the restaurants have built a heated outdoor area to dine outside. Very cozy and comfortable enough that I forgot I was eating outside on the street 😁 I would give them 5+ stars if I could. Oh btw for someone who doesn’t really drink, I’m my bf ordered me a mojito and I ended up getting a second one. First mojito I ever liked and nevermind their colada at almost 10pm and it was amazing I definitely recommend this place and would go back.

  • 5/5 Mely O. 5 years ago on Google
    This place was definitely a beautiful, classy and lively place for dinner. I had a birthday dinner for my cousin and it was amazing. Everything from the ambiance down to the food was excellent. They had a small band playing live music. The staff were very pleasant and friendly. My food was so delicious and flavorful. I had opted for the special of the night. It was chicken covered in a layer of bread. The chicken was stuffed with shrimp. It had a creamy sauce with peas. I definitely recommend it!

  • 5/5 ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ �. 3 years ago on Google
    Very cosy restaurant with an amazing live band and very delicious food. I suggest if someone visit Neu York.

  • 4/5 Angel R. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, drinks and service. Nice atmosphere and the staff was very attentive. I recommend that you check it out.

  • 5/5 James W. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place great service and when the steak wasn’t the way I liked the took it and made another one for me the mojito was so good too thanks guys I’ll be back again and again and tell a friend

  • 5/5 Mathew V. 3 years ago on Google
    Heated lamps and separately divided outdoor seating. Great service!

  • 5/5 Fatima M. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place. Great food, service and ambiance! The Mojitos are the best❤

  • 5/5 Melly M. 3 years ago on Google
    I have come to this restaurant a few times and yesterday decided to celebrate my birthday. The food is amazing and authentic which is rare to find these days. The staff is friendly and professional. Great drinks and desert as well. I highly recommend this place to all. Thank you cuba for making my birthday a time to remember.

  • 5/5 Jesse K. 3 years ago on Google
    Mojitos are fresh, delicious, and dangerous. All the ceviches are great too. Amazing happy hour deals.

  • 5/5 Farrah D. 3 years ago on Google
    Cute spot

  • 5/5 Kel A. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice... this spot has everything one can ask for, very good food, good drinks and cery good service. We had the paella, ternera, churrasco and the mojitos were excellent, oh the old cuban.

  • 5/5 Jamie H. 3 years ago on Google
    Mojitos were amazing and the food was delicious! Service was good and the outside seating was nice. Would recommend!

  • 5/5 Jamara A B. 3 years ago on Google
    Love Love Love this place! The service, the food, and the drinks were all exceptional! This has now become a fav of mine and they will know my name lol

  • 5/5 Jay K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic old clothes! (Original) Fantastic ropa vieja!

  • 5/5 Norma R. 3 years ago on Google
    Good service, good food

  • 5/5 Sophie 3 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, food, and service. Recommend for brunch

  • 5/5 Vlad K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place! Excellent steak!

  • 3/5 sulay r. 3 years ago on Google
    Okay food.

  • 5/5 Raquel M. G. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious, staff was superb and social distancing was strictly observed. Will return!

  • 4/5 Ingrid L. 3 years ago on Google
    Appetizers were good. Main course was ok the sauce tasted great with the shrimp fell flat on the salmon. We sat in the basement at a little table, they could have given us a bigger table as no one was downstairs with us the entire time that we were there. Good tea selection however they charged me for an extra tea bag. Overall it was a cool place to eat .. not someplace that I ever have to go back to

  • 5/5 Betsy C. 3 years ago on Google
    GET THE CHURRASCO!!! The chimichuri with the meat was amazing. Will come again.

  • 5/5 jessica A. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was amazing and loved the ambiance

  • 5/5 Robert V. 3 years ago on Google
    Just celebrated my birthday. The appetizer was good, the entree was good and the dessert was amazing. Thank you Cuba for the awesome service and thank you fir not getting mad at me for getting lost on my way to the downstairs bathroom. Totally recommend this pace and the staff are so friendly.

  • 5/5 Nicola L. 3 years ago on Google
    The service was really wonderful as always. The place was really pretty inside, all white and glimmering. It was a different feeling when you were inside. This is the perfect place if you wanted to have dinner with your special someone because they have luxury food and drink. You would be happy with their service for they are all accommodating!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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