Vida Restaurant
Thornwood
Restaurant in Thornwood, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Vida Restaurant is the Thornwood choice for a polished Spanish dinner built around tapas, paella, wine, and a two-floor room with celebration energy. At about $50 per person, it is strongest for dine-in dates and groups, not quick takeout. The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence adds real credibility for wine-led meals.
About Vida Restaurant
Vida Restaurant in Thornwood is a modern Spanish fine-dining restaurant centered on tapas and paella. The price point is $50 per person, with a smart casual dress code and evening hours Tuesday through Saturday, plus Sunday midday and evening hours.
The best-grounded way to understand Vida Restaurant is through its cuisine and listed dishes rather than claims about the room or service format. It is a fit for diners who want to build a meal around Spanish plates, paella, and a fine-dining option in Thornwood.
Book for modern Spanish tapas and paella
The kitchen’s lane is modern Spanish fine dining with tapas and paella, so the ordering strategy can naturally focus on shared Spanish dishes. Signature dishes include patatas bravas, ham and Manchego croquettes, paella Valenciana, seafood paella, shrimp al ajillo, tuna tartare on crispy rice, shrimp tacos, and Iberico pork from the parrilla. That list gives the menu both familiar Spanish anchors and contemporary touches.
Because the information centers on hours, price, cuisine, dress code, and signature dishes, this guide does not make claims about takeout, delivery, seating count, chef background, or a specific room layout.
The menu has enough recognizable anchors to offer several ways to structure a meal. Patatas bravas, croquettes, shrimp al ajillo, paella Valenciana, seafood paella, tuna tartare on crispy rice, shrimp tacos, and Iberico pork from the parrilla give a table options across small plates, rice dishes, seafood, and grilled meat.
The wine recognition is a real reason to note Vida Restaurant
Vida Restaurant has a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 2026. That is the clearest recognition attached to the restaurant and is relevant for diners who care about wine alongside modern Spanish fine dining.
The hours are Monday closed; Tuesday 5–9 PM; Wednesday 5–9 PM; Thursday 5–10 PM; Friday 5–11 PM; Saturday 5–11 PM; and Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 4–9 PM. Those hours make Vida Restaurant primarily an evening dining choice, with verified Sunday midday hours as well.
Who should book, and who should skip it
Book Vida Restaurant if you want modern Spanish fine dining in Thornwood, a smart casual dress code, and a meal built around tapas, paella, and signature dishes such as patatas bravas, croquettes, seafood paella, and Iberico pork from the parrilla.
Planning details
- Location
- 14 Marble Ave, Thornwood, NY 10594
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- vidarestaurantny.com
- Phone
- (914) 825-8020
Venue details
Ambiance
Two-floor Spanish fine dining restaurant with a sultry supper-club feel downstairs and an elegant European parlor–style lounge upstairs, plus a patio; atmosphere is elevated yet welcoming, with a focus on long, celebratory dinners and warm, attentive service.
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Vibe
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Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates, Family style
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Cocktails
- Dietary
- Gluten-free options, Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2024
Signature Dishes
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- Getting there
- 14 Marble Ave, Thornwood, NY 10594
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Vida Restaurant in Thornwood?
If Vida Restaurant is not the right fit, look for other Thornwood dining rooms based on the occasion, budget, and preferred cuisine. Vida Restaurant itself is modern Spanish fine dining with tapas and paella at $50 per person.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Vida Restaurant?
The information for Vida Restaurant centers on modern Spanish fine dining with tapas and paella, not a documented tasting-menu format. It makes the most sense if you want dishes such as patatas bravas, ham and Manchego croquettes, paella Valenciana, seafood paella, shrimp al ajillo, tuna tartare on crispy rice, shrimp tacos, and Iberico pork from the parrilla.
How far ahead should I book Vida Restaurant?
The hours are Tuesday 5–9 PM, Wednesday 5–9 PM, Thursday 5–10 PM, Friday 5–11 PM, Saturday 5–11 PM, and Sunday 11:30 AM–2:30 PM and 4–9 PM; Monday is closed.
Is Vida Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Vida Restaurant can fit a special occasion if modern Spanish fine dining, tapas, paella, and a smart casual dress code match the plan. Its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2026) is also a recognition to note.
Is Vida Restaurant worth the price?
Vida Restaurant is listed at $50 per person. It is most compelling if you want modern Spanish fine dining in Thornwood with tapas, paella, and signature dishes such as patatas bravas, seafood paella, shrimp al ajillo, and Iberico pork from the parrilla.
