A cozy Cobble Hill restaurant serving seasonal Spanish dishes, thoughtful hospitality, cocktails, and sparkling pairings.
Tapas draw from Spanish cooking alongside Moorish and Jewish influences.
Guests praise simple preparations featuring seasonal ingredients, from thinly sliced octopus to eggplant specials.
A clean, spacious, intimate dining room pairs warm hospitality with a comfortable neighborhood feel.
La Vara is a Spanish restaurant on Clinton Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Its stylish, cozy dining room brings together Spanish tapas with Moorish and Jewish influences.
The menu highlights simple preparations and seasonal ingredients, including eggplant, pulpo de roca, lobster rice, beef jowl, anchovies with savory butter and charred sourdough, and pan con tomate. Warm, knowledgeable service and an intimate atmosphere make reservations worth planning ahead.
Shareable dishes shaped by Spanish, Moorish, and Jewish culinary influences.
Enjoy dishes such as lobster rice, beef jowl, eggplant, anchovies, and pan con tomate.
Pair dinner with a passionfruit cocktail or refreshing sparkling wine.
Reserve ahead for dinner, especially when planning a visit to this popular neighborhood restaurant.
“SO charming and had the best experience at the bar with Henry! We went with every suggestion that Henry recommended and he definitely didn't steer us wrong on a single item!”
“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.”
“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.”
La Vara · Cobble Hill
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