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Alcala

Cuisine: European, Spanish

Price: $$$

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Conveniently located near the UN, this Spanish restaurant serves up a variety of seafood dishes, including squid, shrimp and clams. The interior recalls the leisure of a holiday in Spain, and the setting is ideal for a quick business lunch or a more leisurely dinner. Outdoor garden dining available. TRAIN: 4 to 42nd St-Grand Central; 6 to 51st St; F to Lexington

Address:

342 E 46th St
New York, NY 10017
212-370-1866

Hours:

Mon-Thu: Noon-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-10pm
Fri: Noon-2:30pm,; 5:30pm-11pm
Sat: 5:30pm-11pm
Sun: 5:30pm-9pm

Website:

alcalarestaurant.com

Tapas Menu
- Tapas
  
  Gambas al Ajillo
  
  Shrimp on sizzling garlic sauce ($12.00)
  
  Crepes de Setas y Jamón
  
  Crèpes of Tetilla cheese and mushrooms with Ibérico Serrano ham ($12.00)
  
  Pimientos con Bacalao
  
  Red Piquillo peppers stuffed with codfish on Salsa Vizcaína ($12.00)
  
  Chipirones en su Tinta
  
  Baby squid on its black ink sauce ($12.00)
  
  Canelones
  
  Spinach and shrimp cannelloni with tomato and Bechamel sauce ($12.00)
  
  Albondigas
  
  Meatballs in Sherry wine sauce ($10.00)
  
  Tortilla de Patatas
  
  Spanish omelet with potatoes & onions ($7.00)
  
  Espárragos Navarra
  
  White asparagus on Piquillo peppers with scallion and olive vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Salpicón de Mariscos
  
  Seafood salad ($12.00)
  
  Chorizo en Cazuelita
  
  Spanish chorizo sausage ($10.00)
  
  Chistorra Catalana
  
  Little spicy Catalan chorizo sausage ($12.00)
  
  Croquetas
  
  Serrano ham and codfish croquettes ($7.00)
  
  Llescas Catalanas
  
  Tomato spread bread topped with anchovies and marinated salmon ($12.00)
  
  Jamón Serrano
  
  Imported Serrano cured ham ($14.00)
  
  Salpicón de Mariscos
  
  Seafood salad ($12.00)
  
  Tortilla de Patatas
  
  Spanish omelet with potatoes & onions ($7.00)
  
  Montadito de Lomo
  
  Grilled pork tenderloin on rustic toasted bread ($10.00)
  
  Chorizo al Vino
  
  Chorizo in red wine and onions ($11.00)
  
  Langostinos a la Plancha
  
  Grilled Prawns ($14.00)
  
  Chuletitas de Cordero
  
  Grilled lamb chops ($18.00)
  
  Pepito de Solomillo
  
  Grilled filet mignon on rustic toasted bread ($15.00)
  
  Chuletón Cabrales
  
  Steak tapa in Cabrales cheese sauce ($16.00)
  
  Rape Templado
  
  Little packages of monkfish in Bechamel wrapped in warm lettuce with a black ink sauce ($12.00)
  
  Almejas a la Bilbaina
  
  Clams in a fresh parsley and garlic sauce with white Rioja wine ($12.00)
  
  Plato de Quesos
  
  Assortment of cheeses from Spain: Manchego, Idiazábal, Ibérico, Mahon, Roncal, Tetilla, Valdeón and Zamorano ($15.00)
  
  Plato Campero
  
  Assortment of Spanish charcuterie: Serrano ham, cured Chorizo, Salchichón and Lomo with tomato spread bread ($15.00)
  
  Cazuela de Mariscos
  
  Clams, shrimp, scallops and mussels in garlic sauce ($15.00)
  
  Rape Templado
  
  Little packages of monkfish in Bechamel wrapped in warm lettuce with a black ink sauce ($12.00)
  
  Ensalada de Atun Fresco
  
  Fresh tuna salad with Piquillo peppers and mixed greens ($10.00)
  
  Almejas a la Bilbaina
  
  Clams in a fresh parsley and garlic sauce with white Rioja wine ($12.00)
  
  Boquerones en Vinagre
  
  Marinated anchovies in sherry vinegar ($12.00)
  
  Plato Campero
  
  Assortment of Spanish charcuterie: Serrano ham, cured Chorizo, Salchichón and Lomo with tomato spread bread ($15.00)
Lunch Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Gambas al Ajillo
  
  Shrimp in a sizzling garlic sauce ($11.00)
  
  Plato Campero
  
  Assortment of Spanish charcuterie with tomato spread bread ($12.00)
  
  Esparragos al estilo Navarra
  
  White asparagus on Piquillo peppers with scallion and olive vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  Sardinas a la Parrilla
  
  Grilled sardines with mesclun salad and pimenton oil ($11.00)
  
  Gazpacho
  
  Cold Andalusian Soup ($8.00)
  
  Porrusalda
  
  Clear soup of leek, carrots and potatoes ($8.00)
  
  Sopa de Pescado Larruskain
  
  Clear soup of fish and shellfish with white Rioja wine Basque-style ($11.00)
  
  Ensalada Verde
  
  Mesclun salad with extra virgin olive oil and sherry vinegar dressing ($8.00)
- Side Dishes
  
  Tomato Bread
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Sautéed Vegetables
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Scalloped Potatoes
  
  ($5.00)
  
  White Rice
  
  ($5.00)
- Jamon Iberico
  
  Jamon Iberico
  
  In the Dehesas, an indigenous forest of southwestern Spain, the Iberico pig, a descendent of the wild boar, still wanders free. Popularly known as the Pata Negra, or Black Hoof, it is responsible for the unsurpassed taste and quality of this traditional dry cured ham ($25.00)
- Main Courses
  
  Ensalada de Navarra
  
  White asparagus, Piquillo peppers, endives, cherry tomatoes, Idiazabal cheese and scallion vinaigrette over mesclun salad ($17.00)
  
  Ensalada de Salmon Marinado
  
  Thin slices of dill marinated salmon over mesclun salad with extra virgin olive oil and sherry vinegar dressing ($18.00)
  
  Plato Vegetariano
  
  Assorted sautéed vegetables with broiled Shiitake mushrooms, green and white asparagus, and artichokes ($18.00)
  
  Pimientos de Piquillo Rellenos de Bacalao
  
  Red Piquillo peppers stuffed with codfish on SalsaVizcaina ($19.00)
  
  Canelones de Espinacas y Gambas
  
  Cannelloni of spinach and shrimp with tomato and Bechamel sauce ($20.00)
  
  Pechugas de Pollo aI Ajillo
  
  Filet of chicken marinated in parsley and garlic with scalloped potatoes and sautéed vegetables ($18.00)
  
  Cordero Guisado a la Chilindron
  
  Stew of lamb with peppers, onions and tomatoes, Navarra style ($24.00)
  
  Chuletitas de Cordero a la Parilla
  
  Grilled lamb ribs with scalloped potatoes and sautéed vegetables ($30.00)
  
  olomillo de Buey con Pimientos Asados
  
  Grilled filet mignon with roasted red peppers and scalloped potatoes ($30.00)
  
  Chipirones en su Tinta
  
  Baby squid in a black ink sauce with white rice ($22.00)
  
  Paella de Mariscos
  
  Seafood Paella ($20.00)
  
  Rape en Salsa Verde
  
  Sautéed monkfish in parsley and garlic sauce with clams and shrimp ($22.00)
  
  Atun a la Plancha
  
  Grilled tuna on scalloped potatoes surrounded by mesclun salad ($25.00)
- Red Wine by the glass
  
  Muriel Crianza 2007
  
  Tempranillo (Rioja Alavesa) ($10.00)
  
  Tamiz 2009
  
  Tempranillo (Ribera del Duero) ($10.00)
  
  Viñas del Vero 2007
  
  Merlot (Somontano) ($10.00)
- White Wine by the glass
  
  Martinez Lacuesta 2009
  
  Viura (Rioja Alta) ($10.00)
  
  Castel Noble 2010
  
  Sauvignon Blanc (Tierra de Castilla) ($10.00)
  
  Castell de Raimat 2010
  
  Chardonnay (Catalonia) ($10.00)
Dinner Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Ensalada Verde
  
  Mesclun salad with extra virgin olive oil and sherry vinegar dressing ($8.00)
  
  Ensalada de Endivias con Salsa Cabrales
  
  Endives with Cabrales cheese and yogurt sauce surrounded by fresh orange wedges ($11.00)
  
  Ensalada de Salmon Marinado
  
  Thin slices of dill marinated salmon over mesclun salad with extra virgin olive oil and sherry vinegar dressing ($14.00)
  
  Ensalada de Navarra
  
  White asparagus, Piquillo peppers, endives, cherry tomatoes, ldiazabal cheese and scallion vinaigrette over mesclun salad ($14.00)
  
  Gazpacho
  
  Cold Andalusian Soup ($10.00)
  
  Porrusalda
  
  Clear soup of leek, carrots and potatoes ($10.00)
  
  Sopa de Pescado Larruskain
  
  Clear soup of fish and shellfish with white Rioja wine Basque-style ($12.00)
  
  Setas al Horno
  
  Oven roasted caps of Shiitake mushrooms with parsley and garlic ($13.00)
  
  Sardinas a la Parrilla con Ensalada
  
  Grilled sardines with mesclun salad and pimenton oil ($13.00)
- Side Dishes
  
  Tomato Bread
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Sautéed Vegetables
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Scalloped Potatoes
  
  ($6.00)
  
  White Rice
  
  ($6.00)
- Jamon Iberico
  
  Jamon Iberico
  
  In the Dehesas, an indigenous forest of southwestern Spain, the Iberico pig, a descendent of the wild boar, still wanders free. Popularly known as the Pata Negra, or Black Hoof, it is responsible for the unsurpassed taste and quality of this traditional dry cured ham ($25.00)
- Main Courses
  
  Plato Vegetariano
  
  Assorted sautéed vegetables with broiled Shiitake mushrooms, green and white asparagus and artichokes ($18.00)
  
  Rape en Salsa Verde
  
  Sautéed monkfish in a parsley and garlic sauce with clams and shrimp ($28.00)
  
  Atun Encebollado
  
  Grilled tuna on scalloped potatoes surrounded by caramelized Spanish onions ($30.00)
  
  Chipirones en su Tinta
  
  Baby squid in a black ink sauce with white rice ($27.00)
  
  Pimientos de Piquillo con Bacalao
  
  Red Piquillo peppers stuffed with codfish on Salsa Vizcaina ($24.00)
  
  Canelones de Espinacas y Gambas
  
  Cannelloni of spinach and shrimp with tomato and Béchamel sauce ($22.00)
  
  Pechugas de Pollo al ]erez
  
  Filet of chicken in a light sherry sauce with artichoke hearts, Serrano ham, mushrooms and potato puree ($22.00)
  
  Solomillo de Cerdo Adobado
  
  Marinated pork tenderloin with roasted red peppers and potato puree ($26.00)
  
  Chuletitas de Cordero a la Parilla
  
  Grilled lamb ribs with scalloped potatoes and sautéed vegetables ($34.00)
  
  Solomillo de Buey con Pimientos Asados
  
  Grilled filet mignon with roasted red peppers and crusty fried potatoes ($34.00)
- Paellas y Arroces
  
  Arroz Negro
  
  Black rice with squid paella-style served with aioli ($22.00)
  
  Arroz Confitado
  
  Confit of rice with chorizo sausage, chicken, shrimp, squid, mushrooms and caramelized sofrito ($24.00)
  
  Paella de Mariscos
  
  Paella with squid, shrimp, prawn, clams, monkfish and mussels ($27.00)
  
  Paella de Carne
  
  Paella with chicken, beef and chorizo sausage ($24.00)
Wine Menu
- Galicia
  
  Marques de Vizhoja 2009, Albariño, Treixadura & Loureiro
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Ponte da Barca 2010, Albariño, D.O. Rias Baixas
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Viña Costeira 2010, Ribeiro, Treixadura & Loureiro
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Castel de Fornos 2010, Albariño, D.O. Rias Baixas
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Castel de Fornos 2009, Special Selection, Albariño, D.O. Rias Baixas
  
  ($64.00)
  
  Torre la Moreira 2010, Albariño
  
  ($45.00)
- Rioja-Navarra
  
  Martinez Lacuesta 2009, Viura, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Gran Feudo Julian Chivite 2010, Chardonnay, Navarra
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Señorio de Sarria 2010, Chardonnay, Navarra
  
  ($36.00)
- Other Appellations
  
  Garduño 2010, Sauvignon Blanc, Tierra de Castilla
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Castel Noble 2010, Sauvignon Blanc, Tierra de Castilla
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Gandesola 2009, Macabeo & Garnacha, D.O. Terra Alta
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Casa de la Vega 2010, Verdejo, D.O. Rueda
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Sietesiete 2010, Verdejo, D.O. Rueda
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Txakoli Talai Berri 2009
  
  ($61.00)
  
  Protocolo 2009, Tempranillo, Tierra de Castilla
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Calderona Crianza 2005, Tinta Fina, Cigales
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Alceño 2007, Monastrel & Syrah, Murcia
  
  ($44.00)
  
  Viñas del Vero 2003, Somontano
  
  ($44.00)
  
  Joaquin Rebolledo 2007, Mencia, Valdeorras
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Castel Noble 2006, Tinto Roble, Tierra de Castilla
  
  ($48.00)
  
  La Miranda 2006, Garnacha, Somontano
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Yllera Crianza 2003, Tempranillo, Castilla y Leon
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Terrapersonas Vermella 2009, Montsant, Catalonia
  
  ($55.00)
- Rosé Wines
  
  Gran Feudo Julian Chivite 2010, Garnacha, Navarra
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Borsao 2010, Garnacha, Campo de Borja
  
  ($38.00)
- Cava and Champagne
  
  Masachs Brut
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Anna de Codorniu Brut
  
  ($48.00)
  
  Freixenet "Cordon Negro" Brut
  
  ($46.00)
  
  Freixenet "Cordon Rosado" Brut
  
  ($46.00)
  
  Lunatic Brut
  
  ($45.00)
  
  Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad Brut
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Veuve Clicquot "Yellow Label"
  
  ($120.00)
  
  Nicolas Feuillatte Rose Brut
  
  ($95.00)
  
  Moet Chandon "White Star"
  
  ($100.00)
  
  Masachs Brut Magnum, 1.5 Liter Bottle
  
  ($180.00)
- Special Vintages
  
  Oriel 2002, Priorat
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Gran Muruve Reserva 2004, Tempranillo, Toro
  
  ($55.00)
  
  Baron de Barbon 2001, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Marques de Vannos 2001,Tinta Fina, D.O. Ribera del Duero
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Gran Vos 2003, Somontano
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Yllera Vendimia Seleccionada Reserva 2002, Castilla y Leon
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Escena Finca Elez 2003, Tempranillo, Merlot & Cabernet
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Marques de Caceres Gran Reserva 2001, D.O. Rioja Baja
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Tilenus Crianza 2003, Mencia, D.O. Bierzo
  
  ($120.00)
  
  Blecua Special Selection 2001, Somontano
  
  ($135.00)
  
  Dehesa de Los Canonigos 2006, Tinta Fina, Ribera del Duero
  
  ($120.00)
  
  Secastilla 2004, Somontano
  
  ($135.00)
  
  Muriel Gran Reserva 2001, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alavesa
  
  ($120.00)
  
  Torres Gran Murales 1998, Penedes
  
  ($185.00)
  
  Jean Leon Zemis 2000, Penedes
  
  ($240.00)
- White
  
  Martinez Lacuesta 2009, Viura, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Castel Noble 2010, Sauvignon Blanc, Tierra de Castilla
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Castell de Raimat 2010, Chardonnay, Catalonia
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Ponte da Barca 2010, Albariño, D.O. Rias Baixas
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Gandesola 2009, Macabeo & Garnacha, D.O. Terra Alta
  
  ($10.00)
- Red
  
  Muriel 2005, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alavesa
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Campo Viejo Crianza 2007, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Tamiz Bodegas Reyes 2009, Tinta Fina
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Viñas del Vero 2007, Merlot, Somontano
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Oriel 2002, Priorato
  
  ($15.00)
- Rosé
  
  Borsao 2010, Garnacha Rose, Campo de Borja
  
  ($10.00)
- Sparkling
  
  Masachs Brut
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Anna de Codorniu Brut
  
  ($12.00)
- Toro
  
  Miralmonte Crianza 2006, Tinta de Toro
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Mano a Mano 2007, Tinta de Toro, French Oak
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Muruve Joven 2009, Tinta de Toro
  
  ($36.00)
- Penedes, Tarragona, Priorato
  
  Terrasola Crianza 2006, Syrah, Garnacha & Tempranillo
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Jean Leon 2004, Merlot, D.O. Penedes
  
  ($58.00)
  
  Jean Leon 2003, Cabernet Sauvignon, D.O. Penedes
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Lo Cabalo 2003, D.O. Priorato
  
  ($120.00)
- Navarra
  
  Señorio de Sarria #4 2004, Merlot
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Gran Feudo Julian Chivite Crianza 2006, Tempranillo
  
  ($45.00)
  
  Gran Feudo Julian Chivite Reserva 2005, Tempranillo
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Inurrieta Sur 2004, Garnacha & Graciano
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Aroa Jauna Crianza 2005, Tempranillo, Organic Wine
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Aristu 2007, Garnacha
  
  ($42.00)
- Magnums
  
  180Martinez Lacuesta Reserva 1996, 1.5 Liter Magnum
  
  ($125.00)
  
  181Martinez Lacuesta Gran Reserva 1994, 1.5 Liter Magnum
  
  ($225.00)
- Young Rioja, No Oak
  
  100El Somo 2010, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alavesa
  
  ($36.00)
  
  101Martinez Lacuesta 2009, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alta (Small Bottle 375 mL)
  
  ($26.00)
  
  102Martinez Lacuesta 2008, Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($38.00)
- Rioja Crianza, 12 months in Oak
  
  Martinez Lacuesta 2007 Crianza, D.O. Rioja Alta (Small Bottle 375 mL)
  
  ($30.00)
  
  Martinez Lacuesta 2008, Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($46.00)
  
  Muriel 2007, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alavesa
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Marques de Caceres Crianza 2007, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Campo Viejo Crianza 2007, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja
  
  ($42.00)
  
  Azabache 2008, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Campeador Crianza 2005, Garnacha & Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($45.00)
- Rioja Reserva, 24 months in Oak
  
  110Castillo de Sajazarra 2004, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alta (Small Bottle 500 mL)
  
  ($40.00)
  
  Castillo de Sajazarra 2005, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($70.00)
  
  Muriel 2005, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alavesa
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Sonsierra 2006, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Martinez Lacuesta 2004, Tempranillo, Graciano & Mazuelo, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Campo Viejo Reserva 2006, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Digma Special Selection 2004, Tempranillo, D.O. Rioja Alta
  
  ($120.00)
- Ribera del Duero, 4 to 7 months in Oak
  
  Arco Viejo 2008, Tinta Fina
  
  ($36.00)
  
  Tamiz Bodegas Reyes 2009, Tinta Fina
  
  ($38.00)
  
  Montevannos Roble 2007, Tinta Fina
  
  ($45.00)
- Ribera del Duero Crianza, 12 months in Oak
  
  Montevannos 2003, Tinta Fina & Merlot
  
  ($48.00)
  
  Conde de Siruela 2005, Tinta Fina
  
  ($60.00)
  
  Matarromera 2007, Tinta Fina
  
  ($65.00)
  
  Arco Viejo 2002, Tinta Fina
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Viña Mayor 2007, Tinta Fina
  
  ($50.00)
  
  Teofilo Reyes 2006, Tinta Fina
  
  ($68.00)
- Ribera del Duero Reserva, 24 months in Oak
  
  Montevannos 2004, Tinta Fina & Merlot
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Conde de Siruela 2005, Tinta Fina
  
  ($75.00)
  
  Matarromera 2004, Tinta Fina
  
  ($80.00)
  
  Teofilo Reyes 2004, Tinta Fina & Cabernet Sauvignon
  
  ($90.00)

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