Beautiful Spanish-leaning spot with attentive service and mixed kitchen execution; good for ambiance and tapas, less reliable for mains and value.
Alaia delivers an attractive dining experience anchored by exceptional courtyard ambiance with chapel views and consistently attentive service, but inconsistent food execution—with reports of bland or cold mains—prevents higher performance. Tapas and starters shine while some entrées disappoint relative to premium pricing, and recent feedback suggests a post-remodel dip in kitchen reliability that keeps this from competing with the area's more dependable fine dining options.
One caveat: Some diners report mains arriving lukewarm or under-seasoned; frequency moderate