PEQUE Vinos + Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Absolutely delicious! The music, the atmosphere, the menu, everything! So happy this gem is Harlem.

We came to this restaurant as a recommendation of a friend of mine who is a friend of the owner. Ummm, can you say delicious? Small, home-​like place with painted chargers with beautiful and powerful women, drinks out of this world (raspberry sangria was my drink (s) of choice), delicious food and great music! We started with the meat and cheese board, had salmon croquettes, deviled eggs, muscles, grilled cheese and tomato soup, and the simple breakfast… No one complained at all!
I am not in Harlem/​New York often, but when I come back, I will stop here!

though i don’t speak spanish (the only other language i speak is the language of loooove…), i do know that «peque» means small. but let me tell you, you’ll have a big huge grand old time at this place if you come!
the food is tappas, and they are delectable, delicious little dishes indeed. a great way to have a nice light meal bursting with different flavors while catching up with a friend which is exactly what i was doing. had many small bites and the deviled eggs were heavenly. (see what i did there… i made a funny…). the poached shrimp, a colossal culinary treat. the sparkling white wine was the perfect way to lightly accompany things with some bubbles and bang. (because… who doesn’t like a bang…)
the place has an intimate, charming atmosphere. a touch gastro-​pub but on a much smaller scale. lots of charming décor and touches like vintage plates, painted trays with important historical figures on them (like, diana ross). and simply a charming and friendly, neighborhood atmosphere with very attentive staff.
definitely a delightful place, a great spot to have a unique and fun meal.

Recently moved to the neighborhood and decided to give this place a try. Erin, the bartender, was very kind and offered her recommendation-​tomato soup and grilled cheese and it was delicious. The happy hour wine was great, as well. If you’re looking for an intimate, Spanish tapas spot, this place is for you. Look forward to coming back regularly!

I’m not a big Unilocal review person, but this place is freaking amazing.
Went for brunch at this super cute place and had three different mimosas, then topped that off with a badass take on a classic American breakfast with the Barcelona breakfast.
Needless to say, we got pretty tipsy and full so we decided to take the subway back into town and check out a bunch of museums. There are two places I would not shut up about when I visited NYC and this is the better of the two.

I can’t believe it! Finally my neighborhood has a great restaurant! Yes, I used the word great. Not decent or «ok.» The food is really good, the wines are tasty, the bread pudding is to die for and the owner is very very nice. 145^th is not nice, but this restaurant is. Everything is perfectly cooked and delicious. Give it a shot!

I happened to be in the neighborhood and decided to try it. The service was really good and the owner (I think?) was really nice! I heard they have live music sessions for certain days! I love how their plates were adorable! If you are in the neighborhood and if have a date, I would make sure to check this place out!

Delicious, lovingly prepared food in a rustic chic setting, delivered by friendly severs with the perfect playlist in the background. Been here 3 times so far and can’t wait till my next visit. Get whatever they recommend for wine, you won’t regret it. As for the food, it’s hard to say, because everything is excellent. Get one their superb, perfectly balanced cheese platters. Otherwise the chorizo, bacalao fritters, or albondigas will give you LIFE. Please support this place– the neighborhood needs it bad!

I am SOOO glad to have this restaurant near my place! The food is on point, the service is great, the owner is very sweet, the attention to detail in the decoration is fantastic, coherent background music that is not too loud, and they have cool events on Wednesday evenings. I went there last night for the second time and it was sad to see such a cool place empty on a Thursday night.
Harlem kids, can we please help this place? They deserve our money, and we deserve to have them around!
P. S.: I just found out they have great happy hour deals. They’d better get ready to see my drunk ass there every week.

This winebar is exceptional. An incredible new addition to the neighborhood! I am madly in love with the Chorizo and the Manchego. Also a fan of the Diseño Malbec, Salmon Croquettes, Bread Pudding, and Asparagus. Completely delicious and so artful. Always looking forward to coming back.

Amazing cute décor and great food! aww, we are so happy that we found this place. I’m in love with the every details that they have!
All vintage personally selected dish plates and décor and local artist work everywhere. On top of that, food is amazing, we enjoyed patatas de espanolla, mushrooms, mussels, y crocket (only wish the portion was a little bigger for the price) …and the bartender is very tentative and knowledgeable! The oner Paul is amazingly lovely! Very artsy!

Yo y mi esposo pasamos una excente noche española de tapas y vinos.
Fantastico pedacito de Barcelona in Harlem. Volveremos pronto por mas :)
Me and my husband spent an excellent Spanish night with tapas and wine .
Fantastic bit of Barcelona in Harlem… we were literally transport to those days in Spain .
We will be back soon for more :) Oleeeeee

The wife and I went there for a drink and small bite but ended up having a delightful dinner there. We started with wonderful sangria. All the food (Manchego meatballs, chorizo tortilla, Serrano ham wrapped asparagus, etc.) including the dessert (cheesecake and bread pudding) was good, the ambiance warm and inviting, and the staff was charming.
An oasis in the desert. I look forward to returning.

Such a quaint romantic atmosphere, and I love the décor and flatware they use. I went with my boyfriend to celebrate Valentines Day and we had a nice time. I like tapas, because you get to try a bit of everything. Our server was great and very nice. All the food we ordered was great except the potato wedges which were bland and under seasoned.

Excellent service, friendly staff, and perfect ambiance. I enjoyed a bottle of Malbec with my girlfriend and the Albondigas were delicious! I will definitely return.

My husband’s co-​worker told us about this place this afternoon. I made a reservation at 6:30pm for 7:30pm via telephone, although Unilocal is preferred. When we got there it was still Happy Hour, so we started with $ 6 sangria. We ordered the artichokes, anchovies, meatballs, and mussels. Each plate was served alone, allowing us to savor and appreciate each one. There is nothing to complain about here. We chose a bottle of Cava which paired perfectly with our various Tapas. The service was friendly and attentive without being intrusive. We will be back, and we will tell our neighbors and friends. We can’t wait to try their brunch. They expect outdoor seating beginning in April. I will recommend reservations before you go, because the tables and bar filled up shortly after we arrived.

I had an amazing experience at Peque! The comfortable, warm, yet trendy ambience was exactly what my sister and I were looking for. Every dish that was served was spot on… we literally cleared every morsel off our vintage plates (which were really cool plates, I might add). I need to say that bread pudding is my favorite desert and this place knocked it out of the park… you have to order it when you go there! The owner and staff were amazing… I felt right at home and it made it a truly genuine and rememberable experience. I would go back there in a heartbeat and recommend it to everyone!

Holy Sh! t — this place is a diamond in the rough. The food, the menu, the hospitality, the ambience, the warmth and knowledge of the staff, all top-​notch. I’m apprehensive about crowing about this place, because I do not want it to blow up to über-​trendy proportions, but I have to be honest; this place is amazing.
And my dinner companions, who are total restaurant snobs, usually trash my favorite places, are also gushing about this place.

Amazing! Came here on New Years Eve and had a fantastic time! The tapas are delicious, love the albodingas (meatballs). Highly recommend !!!

Went to Peque Vinos & Tapas NYC again for a 2^nd time… LOVED it even more !! Amazing music and performance. Come visit this place and keep culture and substance in Harlem NYC. All the Tapas are AWESOME !

Had a great time at PEQUE this week, the food was very tasty and the atmosphere modern and intimate. Be sure to get there early, seating is limited. And be sure to order many items and test all of the great flavors. My favorite!!! the MEATBALLS!!! yumm

As myself and my bf were pondering what to eat this evening I mentioned that I haven’t had tapas in years. Since I was living in Spain in fact.
It was decided tapas it was.
The next task was to find somewhere that does proper Spanish style tapas. I straight away searched on Unilocal and due to their high rating we decided to make reservations for 2hrs time to ensure space as we were bringing a stroller with us.
I called and spoke to Paul (after meeting I believe he is an owner or an EXTREMELY passionate bartender lol) who was lovely and very personable on the phone. Our reservation was set.
Once we got there we were given a choice of the two remaining tables, something all parents with a baby appreciate.
I had high expectations due to the high star rating on Unilocal and because you always remember things you enjoyed, especially years ago to be better then they actually were. I was not disappointed. The food was delicious so much so we decided to order more of the same dishes. In honestly yes this was due to how good it tasted but also due to the portion size. I can not criticize this as it was technically the proper Spanish sized portion and not a «supersized» portion we’re all used to. And in fairness if u want proper Spanish food don’t expect USA sized plates.
I could not end our review without mentioning our lovely waiter Kyle. Such a lovely guy and great waiter. We were well attended but not bugged and bothered every minute. Which is just what u need, especially in a small space when u know he is never far away; if you do need something.
All in all we both really enjoyed our time in Peque we will definitely be back when the tapas cravings hit.
Thanks you guys see you soon
EDIT.
DO NOT FORGET TO CHECK TO GET UR $ 10 discount on the plum cocktail. Unfortunately they were out when we went but Paul kindly honored my discount with a different cocktail which tasted really nice.

Love this place. I just stopped by on a rainy night and wanted to just hang out till my ride could pick me up.
The cheese board and sherry were divine… did I mention the roasted grapes? Oh, my! simple pleasures.
Oh, ask for the amazing mocktails!

Peque Vinos + Tapas Bar and Restaurant, 231 W. 145h Street, Harlem
Peque is a charming little restaurant and there was a charming host the night we went there for Tapas, with Barcelona influences. We all liked the Huevos Barcelona, a trio of deviled eggs topped with crispy shallots, the Fennel+Persimmons salad, our guest liked the Alcahofas, a trio of seasoned arthichoke hearts with roasted garlic aioli. Desserts included Cheesecake Classico and Mrs. Hall’s Bread Pudding, which we shared. The service was very caring, the décor had some hand-​made little touches. A safe place to visit in Harlem. If you like Tapas and wine or imported beers, you will like Peque. Must go back for brunch one day.

Charming charming bar offers a warm host welcome, an intriguing wine list (try the Lebanese red or Bulgarian white for a change), delectable small plates leaning toward classic Spanish tapas and vegetarian selections.

So perhaps the most remarkable thing about this place is how the owners were able to transform a small space, which felt small during its Mountain Bird year, into something that feels much larger. It’s still a relatively small space, but the immediate impression is of coziness– there is not a hint of claustrophobia, which is no small feat to achieve.
The co-​owners live in the neighborhood. Thank God for them. Bonus points, if these exist, for taking the leap to invest in the area. They are, I am certain, pioneers.
The food is quite good. The shrimp– I need to order 5 more servings next time. The wine selection is great and hand-​picked. Scratch that, the shrimp, I need to order 7 more servings next time.
I agree, with others, that the portion to price ratio needs some adjustment. I am perfectly happy to pay a premium to support a local business in this context. A modest increase in portion size would make this a don’t-need-to-think-about-it repeat place for me. Though I’ll still be coming back.

I’ll keep this brief. Go, eat and you’ll be delighted. Love, love, love. The food is ridiculously good.

So many small things… like a True tapas place should be: one of the best sangrias, not too sweet. A Lebanese red I’m still looking for in wine shops. Albóndigas in sauce that will be a reorder. All tapas were excellent. I always ask for more bread. Baguette would be nice. The menu is diverse enough for many visits. The locale is small, cozy and pleasant. Nice music mix and not too loud. A great addition to a starving neighborhood.

I can’t say enough about this restaurant. Finest ingredients, best service, beautiful cozy interior. The portions are small of course because it tapas but that’s even better because you can order 4 and 5 things from the menu, and everything is gourmet. The ingredients are so complex and intelligently put together that it’s almost poetic. I can’t write enough about the anchovy dish, honestly TO-​DIE-​FOR! Overall, amazing food, great service and reasonable prices!

Very cute venue. Superb staff. In all fairness I think this place could be excellent but they are still finding their footing with brunch. There shrimp and grits were tasty although the grits were lukewarm. The shrimp had a smokey flavor and were well cooked.
My companions faired similarly with the chicken and French toast. The drumstick was well seasoned and the french toast standard faire.
There are some delightful gems on the menu and I think this place is great to stop by to have a casual drink and snack. Stop by and enjoy.

The service /​waiter was good, courteous but the food was eeeh. We ordered the croquettes which was good but microscopic. The chorizo sausage was «soft» literally… Coming from Puerto Rico chorizo is a hard sausage which is delicious. Sadly not here. The best part was the vino.
I normally love the places I choose but the 72 $ bill made me real sad.

Peque is a great addition to the neighborhood! The whole place has such a great vibe. You can feel the heart and energy that went into the place, and that’s understandable as the owners live a few blocks away. I loved the décor and music selection, and the tapas are incredible! We loved the:
Albondigas (meatballs)
Shrimp ajillo
Cheese board– I loved the roasted grapes!
And the canelé
There are so many new hipster places opening up in Harlem designed around a kind of identical formula, but this place is hip and classy with its own identity and style. We will definitely be back soon!

Now in a soft opening phase… Everyone in the neighborhood should check out this new tapas and wine bar! Small plates, nice music and an awesome selection of wine and beer.

So walking in you smell the food and you hear your stomach growl! The chef really serves up some deliciousness with each plate. With a small and intimate interior that well decorated you feel at home. The food is delicious so no matter what you order you’re gonna be happy. It’s nice for a private affair with close friend or if you like your family. They’re open late so also good for pre gaming or a night cap. Also awesome for a date night… you’re welcome guys…
All in all the food, the drinks are strong and the ambience is equities. Worth the time and money!