Socarrat is the crust that forms on the bottom of the paella pan when the liquid is rendered and the rice reaches its peak of succulence. Socarrat Paella Bar–Midtown East is a lunch and dinner destination in Manhattan's bustling Midtown East neighborhood. This restaurant offers authentic Spanish cuisine and upscale service. A spacious upstairs private dining room with balcony overlooking Second Avenue has two separate dining areas—one seats 25 guests and the other 45—for memorable special occasions.