meson sevilla

i've looked at the reviews and menu on menupages.com. it sounds great; just wondering if the experts here have any opinions and recommendations. my husband and i love el faro and plan to eat there during our week in the city in may. how does meson sevilla compare to el faro?

[mattqz]

IMHO, the paella from Zabar's deli counter is very good. take it home and warm it up, or eat it cold!

[belle]

Meson Sevilla was was suggested for our group of 7 for drinks and apps tonight before a show. Does anyone have recent experiences there?

Let us know how it is if you try it: i went to El Faro four years ago and was underwhelmed though...i've yet to find any paella in NYC that i like, and i thought the El Faro green sauce dish was bland...

If this is the same place that I just know as Sevilla, it's a fine comparison to El Faro (& Cafe Espanol & El Quixote & a couple of others). We generally go there more than the others. The place itself is a less frenetic place than the others (it's still bustling, compared to most), the room is darker and more richly decorated and the food's good. There's a place on either W 14th or W 23rd that others seem to think is the best of the bunch (associated with the Spanish club?) but I've never been. Have a great time.

can't anyone help me here?