A famously tiny Chelsea paella spot The Infatuation says is 'no bigger than a subway car.'



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The Infatuation describes Socarrat as 'no bigger than a subway car,' packing 'the majority of their patrons on bar stools and [doing] paella like they do in Spain,' per The Infatuation's Chelsea guide.
The extremely tight footprint means the room fills fast, though The Infatuation's entry doesn't cite a specific wait time or line, focusing instead on the cramped bar-stool seating.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
The Infatuation doesn't cite a specific wait time, but notes the space is 'no bigger than a subway car,' implying limited seating can fill quickly.
Reservation policy isn't addressed in The Infatuation's Chelsea writeup.
The Infatuation describes most patrons seated on bar stools in the small space, suggesting walk-in bar seating is part of the normal experience, though this isn't stated explicitly.
Sources: The Infatuation