This place was superb and worth the 15 minute wait. It's also a great value - I thought it was going to be 55 euro each for two not in total! The meal came with shits if baileys to end the night and the house wine was smooth and reasonably priced. This was a superb meal. My wife and I each liked 8/9 of the different Tapas and both loved the chorizo. This place is tight but has lots of charm. The food is great and the servers make it work. Definitely a great value and as I said worth a wait. read more

Bodega Biarritz 1881 - 8 tapas + a chorizo sausage (delicious). Only 55 Euro! - Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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Vintage decor and rustic ambiance, with a tailored tapas menu just for you and your fave flaves. An outstanding atmosphere and experience, they do not take reservations. There is bar seating and table seating. Very cozy. You tell the host your likes and dislikes, and they chef creates a tapas especially suited to your tastebuds. Our mouthwatering prix fixe presentation of tapas included: -fried camembert with balsamic zucchini -roast chicken and mash potatoes -mushrooms with Iberian ham -goat cheese and spinach puff -beef and potatoes -jamon y queso omelette -meatballs with tomatoes -pork in olive oil Topped off with a Catalan creme brulee accompanied by a Catalan creme liqueur shot, and one non-alcoholic version. All delightful, from flavors to atmosphere. read more

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Such good food and good service. We were here just ahead of the long lines and about 7:30pm. Had the big menu and bottle of wine at just under 100 Euro. SO good and so much food. Too much food! We were thrilled and would love to come back. Worth the wait!!! read more

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A Feast for the Senses in the Heart of the City Bodega Biarritz is a tapas adventure that honors tradition while embracing creativity. It offers couples two "chef chosen" tasting menus - a full menu at 55€ and partial 45€ option (which skips a ham, bread & cheese plate appetizer). Each option is served with an Anolic beverage and aperitif per patron. PRO TIP: spring for the full menu, as the apps are not to be missed. The English library-inspired ambiance is intimate with tables close, though each occupies its own cozy space and defines your unique experience. PRO TIP: we passed on the bar seating and waited 15 minutes for a side table to ensure a more intimate couples experience. The bodega's intimacy is enhanced by sparce lighting and omnipresent background music raises the vibe to "hip." From traditional Spanish guitar strumming to electric instrumentals, the music (if you choose to focus on it) defines the experience as much as the food and restaurant bustle. The staff is knowledgeable, hard working and will inquire as to your allergies to curate a meal with the daily kitchen inventory. We observed surrounding tables being served with a handful of different tapas selections than ours. Once seated, you're in your own world, but I would note the almost frenetic pace of activity as staff balances the long queue of waiting patrons, turnover of tables and whisks through the small restaurant venue with large platters of food. As other reviews have mentioned, tapas are a must-do meal for visitors to the area and, the Bodega hits on most dishes, though you will find higher caliber cuisine at a price elsewhere. As for the food: We started with a selection of classic Barcelona tapas. The opener, crisp fried cheese were paired with a light salad featuring ham, sunflower seed and a drizzle of olive oil. This was following by a simple yet sublime tomato bread, topped with sunflower seeds, sea salt, and a generous pour of olive oil. These dishes were a testament to the power of high-quality ingredients. We also savored the rich flavors of thinly sliced Iberico ham, savory chorizo rounds, and creamy Manchego triangles. The larger tapas plates were equally impressive and full of delightful surprises. However, there were some hits and misses in preparation that made the mains this more of a culinary adventure, rather than a euphoric meal. We enjoyed the mini salmon with baby carrots, dill, and cracked pepper - a delicate and flavorful dish. We's also highlight a dish of chipped peas, rice, and spinach with sunflower seeds which was seasoned with a light chicken broth - a very comforting and balanced creation. Traditional patatas bravas were elevated by the shaved potato presentation, all salted for a perfect textural counterpoint to the accompanying chorizo link sausage. Mmm! On the hearty side, we enjoyed a Spanish version of Shepherd's Pie - a bowl of chipped beef and mashed potatoes. We also enjoyed the more traditional taster of shrimp and muscle paella in a scallop shell. Somewhere in between was a dish of turnip mashed potatoes with cheese and pork and a tasty dish of baked chicken with mustard compote. As for "the miss:" the plumb red wine sauce with mushroom and duck confit was rich, but overcooked. read more

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They don't take reservations. Couples get seated faster than groups of 3-4. Tight space. Less than 30 min in line. I like the tapas, but nothing amazing since there are sooooo many good eats around. read more

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Absolutely delicious food! We were walking when we saw it and decided to go in. Best decision! The ambiance was chill and intimate. Drinks were good! Staff was fine, no calls out. I would recommend as the food and drinks were great! read more

Service was on point. We had quite the wait, but were offered drinks while we did and the beer was served in a chilled glass - nice touch. The food is tapas style but prepared by the kitchen. This was so much fun and everything was unexpected, but yummy. A few that come to mind are scalloped potatoes, shepherds pie, chorizo, green beans, salmon, fries, kebabs. Our waiter was the best and this was a lot of fun! read more

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We went here for our last meal in Barcelona. I had multiple reviews on Yelp to choose the restaurant. I must say that the skeptical review was the most accurate for me. First the really good. The vibe and staff of the restaurant. When you walk in, you feel the really positive energy. People are there to have a good time. And we did enjoy. The not so good: the food. As an elite reviewer wrote on 9/27, the food is inexpensive but frankly, it is not good. She rounded up and I'm rounding down to 3*. There are so many amazingly tapas restaurants in Barcelona. This is absolutely not one of them. There are 2 options, we chose the larger meal. The food is plentiful but frankly, there was no distinctiveness to the offerings. The flavoring, texture and sauces are just not interesting. Meh. The ugly. We came with another couple-there were 4 of us. The restaurant has only 2 tables for 4 people. We arrived around 8 PM and were seated at 9:20. We had a nice conversation for over an hour in line. But frankly, that's way to long. This restaurant is an inexpensive tapas restaurant. I would try a better location with better availability in the Gothic Quarter or anywhere else in Barcelona. read more

Bodega Biarritz 1881 was such a great experience for me while in Barcelona. The location was within walking distance from my hotel. I found it looking through Yelp. The location is so cozy and intimate. I went solo and sat in the bar area, but I could see this being a really nice place for a date. The lighting was low, and the background music made the vibe of this place really nice. The menu is a curated special of tapas I believe. You have a selection of either a small or larger course of tapas. Since I was alone, I opted for the smaller course of tapas. I enjoyed my tapas, but I would have loved to have shared the larger option with a friend. Maybe that means I'll have to come visit again. I also appreciate the selection of wine recommended to me, but I could kick myself for not having some Sangria while there. Maybe next time. read more

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Great food/service/vibes but a bit expensive compared to same restaurant in the same area

Best tapas and dining experience in Barcelona! The service was extremely attentive and friendly. An awesome atmosphere with great tunes. My kids and I had a great time! read more

Bodega Biarritz 1881 - Best tapas and dining experience in Barcelona! The service was extremely attentive and friendly. Food was amazing! - Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

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The food was delicious. The best hummus I've ever tasted. There was a 20 minute wait but well worth it. I am so happy I found this gem read more

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Bodega Biarritz was hands down the best meal I had on my trip to Barcelona. This restaurant only serves parties of 2 and the menu is a surprise there are two options a 40 and 50 euro option. We chose the 50 euro option. It came with 1 appetizer, a Spanish meat and cheese platter, 8 tapas, and 2 amazing shots. The menu is a surprise and you do not know what tapas or apps you will get. Every person at the restaurant had something different on their plate and everyone was enjoying it. Bodega Biarritz also has a policy that if you do not like something they will change it out. Everything was delicious. We received a mix of chicken, vegetables, duck, beef, and seafood in our tapas. It truly was an amazing experience! read more

I heard about this place before arriving in Barcelona, so it was already on my list of must-visit eateries. Despite the long line and a wait of over 45 minutes, I can confidently say it was worth every minute. We decided on the €40 surprise tapas for two, and since there were four of us, we were treated to a generous platter featuring two appetizers, 16 tapas, and shots to finish. It was an absolute delight! Each dish showcased exquisite preparation and a variety of flavors and styles, truly a culinary adventure for our palates. Their sangria was also a highlight of our trip. The cozy atmosphere made it perfect for a romantic date night. Overall an amazing experience. read more

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Bodega Biarritz is AMAZING. They hands down have the best food I have ever had, and is also my favorite restaurant I've been to. I travel a lot for work (I'm a flight attendant), and I eat out a good amount, so this is saying a lot in my opinion. The concept of this place is wonderful. Your server (I don't remember who we had but he knows what he's doing) will ask if there are any dietary restrictions at the table. Then, there's an option to do the surprise menu which is what we did. They'll choose tapas that are in your diet, and if you don't like any number of them, they'll send it back and choose a new one for you. Luckily--we loved everything we got. I don't spend a lot of time in Barcelona, but when I go back, I will make it a point to have dinner here again. It is a smaller restaurant and very busy--so be patient while waiting to get seated. It's worth the wait read more

Took us quite a while to figure out where this place was, but it was worth it. I wasn't even hungry and we finished everything on the board. Thr shrimp and potatoes were amazing. The shrimp was soft and sweet. The mayo aioli and whatever seasoning they put on the potatoes was amazing. The crispy fish on the bottom left was also light and flaky. The dessert drinks at the end were a nice touch. read more

Bodega Biarritz 1881 - Sweet sweet shrimp and turkey kabob along with the potatoes in the back. Everything was honestly really good. - Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

Further to a recommendation on Yelp we headed to Bodega on the first night we were in Barcelona around 9pm - there was a long queue so we decided to go elsewhere & try earlier the next night . It was well worth the revisit and only a 15 minute or so wait. The food was excellent , so tasty, beautifully presented & plenty of it & well priced. The restaurant staff were wonderful, very nice , attentive and given it only seats 20 odd people they did not in any way give you the feeling that you should eat quickly & move on. As it is a small space, it felt "intimate " but not overly so , just a pleasant ambiance. I would highly recommend it. read more

Loved this place! They have a preset tapas menu they bring out to you and everything was amazing read more

This restaurant was the best one me and my husband went to while in Barcelona! Heard about it on YouTube, wasn't trying to go to tourist trap restaurants while on vacay and heard this was the one to go to and now I know why! You can't make reservations, and the website says cash only but saw people paying with their cards although we paid cash. There was a line on Sat night for dinner, not sure if there's always one but it was Sat so we expected one. They have seating outside and inside was very small but the ambiance was super cute and red lights everywhere. Very romantic but hard to see or take pics! From the hostess to the wait staff they were super friendly and inviting! The menu from what I remember was €40 for 2 people for 1 app and 8 homemade tapas! You don't actually order but rather tell your waiter what you're allergic to or what you don't like and they take care of the rest which was a ok with us! They brought tomato bread and hummus with pita as an app, and out of all the restaurants we tried this place had the best tomato bread. Then for tapas we got prawns in garlic, fish, some sort of beef that was so soft it melted in your mouth, patatas bravas with chicken wings, veggies, octopus and a mini paella dish with shrimp which was so good I wish it was a big paella dish! Every single tapas hands down was delicious - no joke! Applaud to the chef and I highly recommend! Coming back next time I'm on vacation in Barcelona ever again! Walking distance to our hotel, we stayed near la ramblas. Different topic, la ramblas was very crowded but well located and we were able to access everywhere by staying there! read more

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I'd give this place 3.5 stars but I'm being generous and rounding up to 4. It's hard to say I'd "recommend" this place with so many amazing tapas places in Barcelona, but I guess this is a decent place to try if you're looking for a budgeted intro into tapas food. As for the establishment; centrally located in the gothic neighborhood - not far from la rambla; typical small interior but a bit kitschy. Service was standard, nice and friendly staff. For food you really only have two options with the menu - the prefix with or without the charcuterie board, $40 or $50 respectively. We went with the board. The food was okay, 3 stars at most. Good quantity; definitely a lot of food for two people, but nothing really special in terms of dishes with quality. Perhaps the shrimp and mussel paella might be the highlight for me, and the turkey kabob and the brisket was decent, while the remaining dishes were either bland or completely missed the mark (example: the mustard chicken wasn't appetizing and hard to eat; we didn't have more than one bite). Also the charcuterie board was "just okay," not a lot of variety and quality matched character of the rest of the meal. I felt the prices were fairly reasonable given the quantity and quality. Prices appear on the low side given the quantity of food you get, but perhaps this is like a buffet where they just scoop from the few mass made dishes onto smaller plates prior to brining it to your table -- and hence, "that's the rub." While I certainly wouldn't come back here; if it's your first time in Barcelona and you're looking for an inexpensive crash course into tapas, consider giving this place a go. read more

You know a spot is amazing when there's a line out the door and even the people in line were fun to chat with as well as the servers. Such a welcoming environment on my first night traveling alone with a variety of tapas and drinks to select from. They have a very nice incandescent lighting & decorations inside that has a different vibe at every seating arrangement. It was quite pleasant to spend an evening there upon arriving. They also had a special for 1-2 guests to let you try a wide array of dishes depending on if you'd like the $40 or $50 special or the $20/25 if you're like me and hanging solo for the evening. Highly recommend this spot, I would come earlier in the evening as I noticed the lines getting longer as the night went on. But the servers were always even keeled and welcoming and being completely present with the guests inside. The flavors were also off the charts! & Their Creme brûlée was phenomenal, and their mini paella was so freaking cute, I really enjoyed the mango mojito and looking forward to trying the caipirinha next! Definitely plan on dropping by again to try more tapas off the menu. read more

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This is the best restaurant my wife and I have ever been to, and we are pretty hardcore world travelers/foodies. The "why" is important, so let me explain: -The food itself is out of this world. Their Tapas concept is a surprise menu, and all eight of ours were absolutely delicious. We have no dietary restrictions and so received everything including fish, pork, meat, chicken, vegetarian, and bread based goodies. The tapas satisfied every craving we had from the local cuisine, which is all fresh fresh fresh. Best of all, because it's a surprise concept, you will have a new dining experience each time you visit! -The service is great. From the moment you arrive employees are great to get you in, manage expectations for wait time, and check for dietary restrictions. We got there for an American dinner time (super early for Spanish standards), so our wait was mercifully short. NO RESERVATIONS!!! But it's worth the wait, and I normally hate waiting. -The restaurant itself is full of surprises. Although small, the table and bar areas are both really charming - we were so surprised to see a server deliver us our drinks through a window! -As of writing, our meal cost €40 - an absolute steal given the quality and quantity. I would pay double, and indeed a comparable place in the United States would cost triple or even more. In summary, I've spent all this time writing about this place because it needs to be emphasized just how good it is. In the same day, I experienced my first ever Michelin restaurant, but that place was absolutely forgettable in comparison to "Bodega." I will never forget our experience here and will always sing the highest of praises in its name. read more

Got there right around 7:30pm, and they had a two top available outside. I'm a vegetarian and we ordered the 8 surprise tapas. It was so great, food arrived promptly, staff was so kind and nice, and delicious flavors all around. read more

They only have a surprise menu where they bring you many tapas and a starter. It was 20 euros per person. They asked if we had any dietary restrictions before we started and it said that if you didn't like anything they would exchange it for you. Overall it was a neat experience to try a surprise menu! read more

Food and ambiance here are equally impeccable here. And the staff were fun and friendly. Such a good meal and experience away from the touristy joints on las ramblas. Highly recommend! read more

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I wanted to spend my last night in Barcelona eating yummy tapas and I truly found the spot. The wait was only 15 minutes and they gave me a complimentary virgin mojito while I waited. They asked right from the beginning if I had any diet restrictions (which I do), so they provided tapas without shellfish. They served each course pretty quick so there was not a lot of sitting around & waiting which is nice when dining alone. The food was top notch. Everything had great flavor it was really beautifully displayed. The perfect meal. read more

Great! If you are looking for good tapas go here. The set menu is perfect for easy goers. 8 tapas included with lots of variety. Service is the nicest and fastest I've had in Barcelona. I will not that our tapas were fairly meat heavy so do not come here looking for salad! The two person set menu is plenty of food. 10/10 recommend. read more

Bodega Biarritz 1881 - Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

It was our first night in Barcelona after spending three days in Madrid. We had tapas on our minds. I checked some online recommendations and Bodega Biarritz was well reviewed, being referred to as "cozy" and "a hole in the wall." Sounds like my kind of place. Let's go. We stepped out of our hotel and using the GPS on my phone to navigate we crossed La Rambla into a large plaza where we took some pics before wandering into the Gothic Quarter via a narrow alleyway. We followed this until we arrived at Bodega Biarritz. There was a line of people waiting to be seated. We took our place at the back of the queue and were eventually greeted by a hostess who explained how they were a prix fixe restaurant with two different menus to choose from. One had more items than the other. We were trying to live it up on vacation so we picked the more deluxe of the two. While we couldn't choose the items we were going to get, we were promised we could send things back if we didn't like them and the waiter would talk to us about our preferences and make a custom experience. A few minutes later she returned and took our drink orders. We sipped cocktails while waiting about 40 minutes for a spot. When it was our turn to dine we were ushered into a dark, narrow, crowded place. While it looked divey it was more like a high dining place made to look like a hole in the wall. We were seated in a row at a very narrow counter. Courses were brought to us on wooden boards. The waiter never talked to us about our preferences, and may have been telling us what was on each course, but we couldn't hear over the eclectic playlist booming over the speakers. Because we didn't know exactly what we were getting, some things were a guess and try experience. At one point I thought I was about to bite into a potato dish and it was fish. Another time I thought I was getting a croquette. Nope, more fish. There was a lot of fish. The sauces and preparations all seemed to kind of blend together as the meal progressed. It was a lot of fun, and the food was good overall, but the pace was a little rushed. With a long line out the door they were obviously trying to turn tables, er, counter space. At the end we were served "surprise shots." Not much of a surprise, it was Bailey's. We all enjoyed the experience and left adequately full, but felt more like we were in a touristy place than a cozy, out of the way, local spot. Yeah it was in an alley, but everything in the Gothic Quarter is in an alley. If somebody in America wanted to create a premium tapas chain they could use Bodega Biarritz as the blueprint. It would do well. It's worth a try if you like noisy, high energy chef's choice experiences. This is not that slow, leisurely tapas experience you get in Madrid. read more

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Some of the best tapas in Barcelona! It definitely lives up to the hype. - food recs - They have different combos that you can choose from! We chose to go with the 50 Euro menu which includes an appetizer, 8 tapas (they choose what to serve you and if you don't like one of the tapas, you can change it out), a Jamon+Cheese board, and homemade shots. The 40 Euro menu would include just the appetizer, 8 tapas and the homemade shots. We also got drinks which were cheap as they ranged from 3 Euro to 8 Euro for a drink. - wait time - My party of 2 waited about 20-30 mins outside to be seated inside the restaurant on a Friday around 8pm. I would say be aware that you may wait longer because it gets busy! - service - Everyone was kind and spoke English fluently. We had no trouble understanding them. As they serve the dish, they explain what each dish is! - covid safety- This restaurant gets REALLY busy, so everyone inside is squished. It has a great ambiance inside, but if you want to stay a little more covid-safe, it may be worth it to ask if you can wait for the 2 seats outside. read more

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Saw this place on some foodies YouTube channel and liked the idea of having a taste of everything while not committing to anything. Showed up around sunset and had to wait about 5 minutes to get in. At the door they ask if you want the small menu or the big one. We went with big as it included a ham sampler. Then they just kept bringing more food on plates and honestly everything was amazing. One of the best experiences in Barcelona, and best meals of my life. read more

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Great find! On Monday evening, it was a fixed menu, chefs' surprise selection of 8(!) tapas. Delicious first meal in Barcelona.

Great tapas, probably one of the better restaurants in the Gothic Quarter. Visited August 11, 2024. Menu is fixed -- 8 tapas and some extras for 2 people for either 40 or 50 euros depending on how many extras you want. There was a line when we arrived and waited for about 25 minutes before being seated, but it was worth it. 4 stars because the price felt just a little too steep, but it's worth it. read more

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Amazing food, amazing people, hands down this place is our favorite restaurant. Reasonable prices. The mojito's were fantastic! Definitely coming back next time we are back in Barcelona. Note: you will be in line if you get there to late but is worth it i promise you that. read more

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We wanted to try this place after reading so many good reviews on trip advisor and yelp. We spent 20 minutes looking for the place as they had moved to another location on the same street. Its a super cozy place with a small bar. They had prix fixe menu with 7 tapas and drinks for 2. Chef came and asked us on our preference of meat and veggies and prepared 7 custom tapas for us. We loved all the tapas except the quiche which was too cheesy and tasteless. Other than that, all other tapas were top notch. Loved the cozy ambiance and special drink they gave at the end of our dinner! I would certainly recommend u give this place a try! read more

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Amidst all the tapas options in Barcelona, we chose to come here per a friend's recommendation. This was EASILY the best meal we had during our trip. Our group of 8 showed up for lunch as soon as they opened and were seated without a wait, no reservation required. Be warned that is a relatively small space and you might be seated separately if you come with a larger group. I loved the fixed menu concept- it was a great way to try dishes I wouldn't have ordered for myself (the savory pastries were my favorite). Two people are meant to share a board, but if you come with a larger group they do vary the board from pair to pair, which means even more food to try! read more

Bodega Biarritz 1881 - Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

It's open! There's a preset tapas menu. $40 or $50. For 2. Many extras if you go for the $50. They tailor the servings to your taste. Everything was beyond delicious. read more

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4/13/23 With so many options to choose from, I'm so glad we went here! Like other yelpers have said, there is a set menu. $40€ for 2 or 50€ for 2. I believe the 40 option gives you 8 tapas, the 50 option gives you 10. We opted for the €40, as it was our first night in barcelona and we went with another couple who got 8 different tapas and we all just shared the tapas between the 4 of us. 16 different tapas?! YES PLEASE. They ask if there are any dietary restrictions and surprise you with what they choose. So I may not remember all that we got, but I did manage to snap one picture before we all devoured the food set before us. Most items were either a small portion of fish in a sauce, chorizo, duck, but they also give you some vegetarian options as well. All were delicious and savory. The place is small, but SO cute. Hole in the wall? Yes. You will be shoulder to shoulder if at the bar, if you get a table? Lucky you! 1881 reminds me of a cozy bar meets moulin rouge. San nudity. The service was fantastic. They explain everything and answer your questions to the best of their ability. They did not make you feel bad for speaking English, but we did our best with our Spanglish! All of the servers are nice and approachable. They stay BUSY, and do not take reservations. Go early, or prepare to wait at least 20 min. Bigger parties will have problems here, just a heads up. They also accept cards as of 4/13/23. read more

Bodega Biarritz 1881 - Chorizo in a savory tomato sauce, grilled veg with goat cheese, savory garbanzo, pizza pasty, seafood paella, breaded baked cod - Bars Near Me - Barcelona, B

The assortment of tapas was amazing. We could not finish it all. The service was fantastic. Such a hidden treasure. read more

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This restaurant came recommended from a YouTube travel channel. It was very delicious. They don't take reservations, so we went there for lunch right when they opened. We were able to get in, but they filled up extremely quickly to the point it was completely filled before we even ordered our food. If you come with a larger group, you will have to wait. The menu is set up ahead of time, so you don't order your own tapas. They have two options, with or without a charcuterie board to start. The charcuterie board is with a slight upcharge. We ended up just getting the regular with tomato bread. You get 7 different tapas. The food was deceptively filling even though it doesn't look huge. The food was delicious. My favorite was the beef, shepherd's pie, and chicken. Everything was super flavorful and the meat was juicy and tender. You can see some people get different items, but this is due to allergies or specific diets, not necessarily a choice. For a drink, I got the mojito. It was refreshing and delicious. I really enjoyed everything I got here and highly recommend coming. Just keep in mind you will most likely have to wait unless you get there right when it opens read more

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We were luckily able to walk in for an early dinner. This place gets booked up quickly. Unfortunately, the food did not live up to our expectations, and we weren't the only table to think so. There were two pastry type dishes that were absolutely delish!!! However, most of the meat dishes were over cooked. You could tell the food had a lot of potential because the flavors were delicious, but the meat was sadly dry. We overheard the table behind us bring this issue up to the workers, telling them the meats were dry, so I know I wasn't crazy lol. Maybe it was an off night? Not sure. read more