The food was good but I got a to go order where I came and picked it up and brought it home. I was shocked and appalled to find a 20% tip added to my bill automatically. Are you kidding? I had no service at all. A tip is going to the waiters for table service!!! Not going back. Normal restaurants put a 20% tip on for six people or more at a table, but this dude does it per person. read more

Went to Iberia for lunch. Comfy and cozy atmosphere. Excellent services. Jose Louis and Shirley are wonderful hosts. Ordered raw tuna tapas, grilled scallop tapas, Iberia paella, all good. There is also great desert menu but too full to try. The tapas tasted so good and we wanted to order them for takeouts. Jose Louis kindly reminded us that those tapas would not look presentable from takeout containers and recommended reconsideration. I was impressed he actually placed his customer's needs above making proftits - gold standard of doing business! To me, this place definitely meets my expectations of visiting a relaxed, homey, local spanish cafe, where one can slow down and unwind. read more

Iberia Restaurant - Iberia paella - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Belmont, California

I was recommended by a friend to try the Paella Wow wow!! Delicious . I took home and we enjoyed the paella from Iberia. Wonderful taste and great price. I had left overs For my dinner for 2 days! read more

Iberia Restaurant - Small Paella, serves up to 4 people with salad on the side - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Belmont, California

We ordered a pickup for our anniversary dinner (pandemic version). We were pleasantly surprised at how good and authentic the food tasted! Everything we ordered were super delicious- reminded us of our trip to Barcelona the year before. Also I got to take a peek at the kitchen and their kitchen is extremely clean, with new multiple machines (i forgot what these were called) the owner installed to make sure kitchen and the dining areas would not have any germs in the air. I would definitely come back for their food, and a warm greeting by the owner. Sadly never had a chance to dine-in due to Covid19, but hopefully we will get a chance to do so soon. We ordered: Gambas al Ajillo Tortilla de Patatas Arroz con Pollo Gazpacho Pastel de Salmon Tres Leches Cake If I was to pick one favorite it would be Arroz con Pollo (I can't eat some shellfish so I couldn't order the regular pallella but I bet it's super good because the chicken version was reeeeally good). Tres Leches Cake was super moist and just perfect. Will be back again! Really rooting for this restaurant to survive well and stay in town during the pandemic. read more

Iberia Restaurant - Gambas al Ajillo Tortilla de Patatas Arroz con Pollo Gazpacho Pastel de Salmon (cut in slices) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Belmont, California

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The reviews were so all over the place but generally positives. Perhaps the 1-star ones were an anomaly. We went to Spain this summer and randomly I was craving Tapas. Our regular place didn't have any open reservations so I did a search for a new place, out of our normal dinner radius. I'm glad I did. This is probably the best tapas I've had in the Bay Area. I'm originally from Chicago where there's some incredible tapas so I was expecting to be disappointed. From the flavorful, crispy patatas bravas, to the king mushrooms with garlic parsley sauce, to an amazing paella that actually did the crispy rice on the edges. If you're a tapas fan you'll know what to look for with authenticity and this place nailed it for me. The owner came by and said hi like most of the other reviews and playfully teased my kids since they were the only kids in the restaurant...we will be back, it's worth the drive. read more

Iberia Restaurant - Patatas Bravas con Allioli, Pan con Tomate & Setas al Ajillo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Belmont, California

Winderful atmosphere, vibe and scrumptious tasty tapas foods! #1 Friendliest place in town, genuine family style hospitality at its best.

So when the pandemic hit, l cooked. If I have to bring the food home and make a mess, I might as well MAKE A MESS. Then we became concerned about our favorite restaurateurs and the families relying on them and we began bringing food in one or twice a week. A few days ago my husband reminded me about Jose Luis Relinque and his wonderful Iberia Restaurant. I've eaten his food in Portola Valley and Menlo Park but not in Belmont and Iberia is doing wonderful take home dinners. We had a family special that included Iberia paella (with delicious shrimp, chicken, vegetables, scallops and bits of jamon). There were wonderful tapas, cheese scones to die for, and a little potato "frittata" (I'm Italian so that's my best attempt to describe it) and scrumptious empanadas. It was all delightful. Delicious. A nice change up from normal take home fare and very reasonable. We have enough left for another dinner, no problem. Well, maybe not the empanadas and bacon wrapped dates. They're mysteriously gone... We've taken classes from Jose Luis at Draeger's Cooking School and have so enjoyed his food. Do yourself a favor and try a take home dinner. You'll be doing Iberia a solid for sure, so they'll be around to make us all happy when this crazy is over. I posted photos. But not before we dove in. Just double what you see. Sorry. (Not sorry). read more

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Jose Luis catered my baby shower for approximately 50 people and it was absolutely delicious. We had several paellas, including regular seafood and a vegan one, as well empanadas, and Caesar salad. All my guests were raving about the food! I thought I would have a lot of leftovers based on the amount of food I ordered, but people were going back for seconds and pretty much completely cleaned me out! I've hosted quite a bit of parties and I've never had as little left overs as I did this time because everyone loved the food so much. Jose Luis was extremely professional to work with during the whole planning process and estimated the right amount of food to order for this large group. The food was ready on time and the event was a success, largely due to the amazing food we got from Iberia. I very highly recommend! read more

I didn't have high expectations but I was very disappointed in both service and food here. Service: we had a party of 14 for a birthday, so they were going to get a nice tip and bill for the group, you'd think they would work a bit harder. Our waitress was never around, we had to ask her to take our order, ask for more wine, water and when it came to the main courses, we had to ask for new plates. Instead of clearing our old ones and then bringing the new ones, they started to just pass them out with no place to put them. Oh and you can forget about a new set of silverware. Tapas: -The scallop was nicely cooked, but the salmon mouse under it was not good and didn't really go with it. The crostini was unnecessary, and it was a small portion, two to an order. -The sardine was terrible, salty and nothing about the dish worked. I would have liked a fresh sardine on a nice crostini with some tomato. -The wild boar was the best dish of the bunch, nice flavor, fairly tender meat, and good portion, although it was $20. -The asparagus was overcooked and way too oily. The seafood platter: The seafood platter was underwhelming. The seafood was overcooked and tough, lacked any flavor and the asparagus was overcooked as well. It just didn't look or taste like any real skill went into the dish and the ingredients didn't shine. When going for a simple dish with just a few ingredients, they need to shine. For the dessert, I ordered the 20 year tawny, Sandeman port. I don't know what they brought but it tasted nothing like it. I went to the tasting room in Portugal, I asked the waitress about it and she said that's what it was. I was tempted to ask for the bottle. All and all not a great experience and not one I'm going to repeat. read more

Excellent food ! You won't b disappointed at all. The food is delicious and you will enjoy every selection on the menu!!

Long overdue review. Not much chance to eat here, since we moved out of the area, but have fond memories of their food that it deserves a review. The place looks like a pub from the outside, but once you step inside, prepare to be transported to Spain with its welcoming and charming decor. I would go here for date night or a nice evening out with friends. Wait service was attentive. We had the tortilla de patatas (traditional Spanish potato onion omelet), the montadito de oca (goose breast and duck mousse over toast), the fabada (a classic Spanish stew meats, legumes, in an Iberico ham broth), and the dateiles endiablados (deviled dates filled with chorizo wrapped in bacon). Thoroughly enjoyed it all. The tortilla de patatas was moist and comforting; the montadito de oca had a nice mix of flavors and textures; the fabada was very flavorful and warming; and the datiles endiablados balanced sweet and savory well. If I'm ever in the area again, I would love to try their paella. Overall, a lovely evening at Iberia. read more

This is a gem of a place for tapas - we used to dine there often and loved it, but had to go back for takeout during these unprecedented times. The bacon chorizo dates are to die for! The arroz con pollo, the shrimp, the empanaditas, vegetable gratin, and the seafood pallella are all amazing dishes to try! The staff and owner are super friendly and they have a great bar when they reopen - the potatoes bravas are really good too, but sadly it is not on their current takeout menu. If you're ever in the area and want really authentic and delicious tapas, (even takeout!), this is THE place to go! read more

The food here is superb. one of the more authentic experiences we've had in the bay area in a while. the different ingredients, the flavors, the way it was presented, everything look, smelled and stated like food we've had in pain previously. I would say that you should try to get there early, not because of the restaurant's capacity (it was 30-40% full)but because about 5 items we actually were hoping to order already ran out. While it's a bummer, it's also a good thing because it shows how fresh everything is, and that they only make small batches so they won't be thrown away, and definitely won't be served the day after. The main events for me were the "Sardinas a la parrilla" - Grapevine leaves filled with sardines, "pintxos de atun"- on toast: ahi tuna with olives, and tomato marmalade, the Paella which was the first one I've had that I actually liked, very reach, deep, luscious and balanced flavors. The squid stuffed with tomatoes & sausage, braised in wine was great too. The dates filled with chorizo and wrapped in bacon were ok, but kinda burnt. that was the only dish that was substandard compared to the rest. The Achilles heel seemed to benthe desserts. The Flan was good, I've had better, but the other too were underwhelming. One was like a plain sponge cake! Tge other was an orange cake with a sand texture and plain flavors. Desserts aside, we're definitely coming back here again. Awesome food and great (abd affordable) wines too read more

friday happy hour visit for food and drink...arriving a little past 5pm and happy hour ending at 6pm...taking a caipirinha $8.90...best to describe as a brazilian mojito, but different from a regular rum...glass is big and drink is potent...well worth the happy hour price...placing an order for 5 items from the happy hour menu...croqueta $5.15, scallop $8.15, bacon wrapped dates $4.95, torrada $4.85 and tuna $5.75...a pair of croqueta were crispy on the outside, but very delicate and creamy in the center...torrada consisted of crumbled sausage covered in oozing cheese...definitely not healthy, but good...scallop came on a single toasted sliced baguette slathered in a thick creamy spread....sweet dates wrapped in bacon was perfect marriage of sweet and savory....tuna over toast was perfectly fresh and lovely...all small bites good...good happy hour to try a little of everything...have to come for a full dinner next time... read more

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Came here specifically for Paella but they offer so much more! The owner recommended a Spanish red wine which was great and went well with every dish. We tried the gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic, spices & butter) pa amb tomàquet - grilled rustic bread which was excellent! The patatas bravas con allioli were tasty & crispy. I especially enjoyed the datiles endiablados (stuffed dates with chorizo wrapped in bacon). Service was great with a warm and quaint atmosphere. Sangria is well made and we will most definitely return for another enjoyable dinner! read more

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The food is tasteful and delicious. And the setup is perfect . Only the oxtail price are high for two pieces

Food was oversalted, overcooked (squid, shrimps), chairs with sagging seats, music is awful, zero ambience. Wine and desert were not too bad. Coffee was terrible. They will add 20% for the service without asking your opinion about it, tax will be calculated after! You will pay price about $200.00 for 2 dinners with wine, almost like for Michelin restaurant. Prices are way to high for this quality of everything. Rip off! One time visit and never again! read more

Everything tastes good. Big portion, very nice indoor decor. Good for family gatherings or a date night. read more

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A visit to the peninsula to Iberia, food from Spain featuring all of Spain's wonderful and traditional dishes. Six of us visited Iberia for a birthday dinner to celebrate and to leave the houses. Yay! This was a first visit for me. I have been to Madrid, Malaga, and Barcelona and I can see and taste the foods of the different regions. Since the Covid restriction lifted to orange we were able to be served inside with the server wearing mask and taking Covid precautions. A large variety of dishes to order and we were not shy when it came to ordering. Tapas: sardinas a la parrilla - grilled sardine filet wrapped in a grape leaf, garlic toast $7.40 gambas al ajillo - pan-seared blue prawns, toasted garlic, pimentón and fino sherry $21.85 pa amb tomàquet - grilled rustic bread, garlic, tomato, olive oil 3.85 espárragos a la plancha - griddle asparagus, manchego cheese shavings, arbequina olive oil vinaigrette $10.65 pulpo a la gallega - steamed octopus with potatoes, olive oil and pimentón $13.70 jabato mozarabe - young wild boar slow-cooked with chickpeas, apricots and almonds $19.20 regalo de codorniz - quail breast stuffed with patê and duxelles of mushrooms in a puff pastry $14.85 Very nice presentation of all the tapas. Favorite was the prawns with the octopus coming in second place, firm not rubbery. Main entrée: PAELLA IBERIA large, serves four to six $79.80 Iberia's award-winning rendition of saffron-infused rice with chicken, pork and seafood. The highlight of the evening. So authentic and flavorful. The scallops and prawns so fresh tasting in the saffron. Seasoning not overbearing the fresh seafood. Very good service, I will be coming back to drink the wine and try some more tapas. I had to a couple Moritz beers, light and refreshing. Iberia has a full bar and has a large selection of wine. read more

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Went with a friend without reservation on a weekend for dinner. We ordered the stuffed quail, the stuffed octopus (stuffed with bacon and tomatoes, soaked in wine and ink), and the paella. We clearly ordered too much and also took the entire paella home. I think the two appetizers were kinda similar, and the paella was still pretty tasty on the second day. Server and staff were very friendly too, and the decor was absolutely lovely! read more

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This is how it should be. This beats the Teleferic Barcelona in Palo Alto in a big way without any effort - see my other review: https://www.yelp.com/biz/telef%C3%A8ric-barcelona-palo-alto?hrid=6dmnB9PXzHMCD66sN_J69A&utm_source=ishare&utm_content=review Food: BEST PAELLA I've had in the SF Bay Area - reminding me of a trip my wife and I had years ago when we were passing through Barcelona and I had some of my best paella. Tapas - totally on point with all the ones we ordered, including an off menu one which pleasantly surprised me with its imagination - it's like eating Gaudi's architectures. I loved the bread service as well - sure you gotta pay for it, but it's fresh bake out of the oven! Hot bread!! Dip that into the tapas - it's heaven. Drinks: I had a sangria of course - it's good as I expected. Environment: "I feel like we are eating in a movie" - per my wife. I agree. It's very well set up by the owner of this restaurant. I can totally see my self coming back with friends and or family just for an early drink with tapas or a nice dinner for a special occasion. The only reason I don't give it a 5-star is there's no out door seating, and you gotta try your luck with the parking situation. Regardless, I'll come back again and again. read more

Great experience and delicious food (& sangria!) I have limited experience with Spanish food but we sat at the bar and the owner took care of us. Very attentive service, amazing tapas recommendations and a super good time! read more

Disappointing. Shrimp were dry , meat also dry , clams almost non-existent. Very little seafood and meat , tiny amounts , rice was tasty Service charge for take-out is 12% , not sure why . We spent $180.00 for take-out , Try somewhere else if you can , this place is not very good I'm sorry to say read more

We had the devil dates and jamon iberico for appetizers. Both were very good. For our entree, we tried their paella inberico and I have to say this is one of the best paella we've had....and that includes the ones we've had in Spain. The chicken, sausage and seafood in most paellas always end up being dry. Not here! Everything was moist and the rice was very flavorful. We also ordered the grilled sardines, stuffed squid and slow cooked octopus. All were very good. We didn't have enough room to try any of their desserts. Will have to try again next time. Service was okay. Just felt the wait staffs were a little stiff. read more

I finally tried this authentic Spanish restaurant after my friend's repeated recommendations. I am a big fan of small plate dining so that you can sample variety of items, especially for the type of cuisine that you are not initiated with. We decided to go strictly Tapas this evening accompanied by a good bottle of Cava sparkling wine. We were just the two of us this time so selection was a bit limited. We sampled: Pulpo A La Gallega - Marinated octopus chunks on a bed of sliced potato. Navajas Al Jerez - Razor clams bathed in ham and garlic broth. Pintxos De Atun - Ahi tuna tartar on a bed of toast. Gazpacho Sevillano - chilled pureed vegetable soup. Regalo De Codorniz - Quail and pate wrapped in pastry shell. Datiles Endiablados - Chorizó stuffed dates wrapped in bacon. Chocolate bread pudding with chocolate chunks served in a mini-paella pan with cream sauce - portion enough for two. We enjoyed every dish but my favorites were the razor clams (must try) and quail. The best part of the entire experience I must say was the charm and great sense of humor of the owner/host Jose. He has this wonderful way of making you feel as if you were at your best friends house enjoying his home cooking. I am going back to try their signature Paella dish and some more Tapas dishes when our family comes for a visit from out of town. Highly recommend for higher end comfort food experience! read more

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This place was so disappointing. We saw great reviews on yelp and decided to try it for Valentine's Day in hopes of a nice romantic dinner. They had a special Valentine's Day menu where each person gets a starter, entree, and dessert for $85 each. I ordered the scallops, trout, and pistachio sponge cake with a chocolate mousse filling. My boyfriend ordered a meat filled pasta starter with cream sauce, the steak, and the chocolate bread pudding. My starter was good, but his was under seasoned and in desperate need of salt, which seemed to be the theme for the evenings food. Our entrees were the most disappointing part of the evening. His steak was cooked well and had great flavor from the grill, but again, there was zero seasoning on it. Even the compound butter it was topped with lacked flavor. My trout dish was the most disappointing. It literally tasted like nothing which was surprising, as the sauce was bright orange and the dish as a whole was beautiful. I expected an explosion of flavor. There was no seasoning, the sauce didn't taste like anything at all, and the potatoes and fish were bland. I could have done better at home. My dessert was amazing, but his was pretty bad. Minimal flavor with the main flavor being nutmeg, and too much of it. Overall the impression I got was that this restaurant didn't know how to use seasonings or balance flavors. If I didn't know any better I'd assume they lost the salt that evening. Aside from that, our service was very poor. Once we were sat we didn't see a server for a good ten minutes, and when we were approached she didn't say hello, ask us how we doing, or anything of that sort. Later, nobody checked in with us after starting our meal until we were almost done with it. The server brought our check before we received our dessert and when we asked about our dessert she had no idea we hadn't received it yet. When we were done with our dessert, we sat there for about 10 minutes waiting for our check, all while our server was standing behind the bar chatting with people sitting there and watching tv. There's an automatic 20% gratuity added to your final bill, so maybe this makes the servers feel like they can give bad service. After all, they're getting a great tip no matter what. TLDR, the food was disappointing and bland, the service was awful. read more

Travel the world in your own backyard. The Iberia offers a taste of Spain. A small restaurant located on El Camino Real with about 15 tables. Clean and bright with a welcoming atmosphere. The waitstaff was attentive, clearing out plates and keeping the water filled. We shared a couple of tapas, the paella Iberia and had 2 desserts. We also had a sangria and a beer. This is one of the restaurants that include a 20% gratuity which they tax. Personally I would rather they increase the prices to cover the gratuity. There is something that offends me about adding it. All said and done our tab was $136.64. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday last week and was pleasantly surprised! Our table tried a variety of Iberia's tapas- I highly recommend the calamares rellenos, gambas al ajillo and delicious figs wrapped in bacon (those were for sure the favorite). The paella was really large and flavorful, we all really enjoyed it! The service was ok, that is the only reason I dropped the stars because the food truly was really delicious. This is a convince place to have a dinner if you're in the area but do note that there is no place to go for a stroll after dinner- it is a strictly dine and dash style restaurant. read more

Iberia Restaurant - Paella and Sangria - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Belmont, California

Ordered Paella to celebrate my stay-home birthday! They were amazing. I ordered a large seafood-meat, a large meat & a small vegetarian, super testy all three... we could not stop eating. The rice was perfectly cooked, the seafood one had plenty of prawns, scallops and meat. I had the one with meat only and the vegetarian one... both were really good, plenty of meat and vegetables. I absolutely recommend this restaurant if you are craving for some spanish food. I will definitely order again... and once the quarantine is over... This will be one of my first restaurants to visit. Help small business... order togo... stay-home!! read more

Iberia Restaurant - Vegetarian Paella - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Belmont, California

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This is a nice Spanish restaurant. Very pleasant interior with some authentic pieces. Service is friendly and attentive. Food was good there are variety of different tapas to choose from and the server was kind enough to help us with our choices. Then she recommended to get paella and the end of the meal and that wasn good choice. I have to say that tapas that we had in Spain were more delicious and flavorful, but tapas here at Iberia are good too. Paella with lobsters here was delicious. read more

Awesome experience, great service, nice touch the fact that the owner comes to your table and chit chat with you...and the food is so good! I was talking to our of the waiters and was happy to hear that I am a humble Spaniard that does not open the mouth so say the classic "but is not the same as in Spain". No, it is not, it has its Californian influence, so what? The food is great, the ambiance cozy and romantic, perfect for an awesome date. I love to take pictures and I am sorry I was not dressed for the occasion (just came from a long hike nearby and my boyfriend remembered that Iberia moved from Menlo Park to Belmont and wanted to impress me. And he did! Even if i was with sports outfit instead of more chic clothes to match the elegant restaurant, I felt welcomed and the whole experience. The breads were fresh, just warm from the oven (even if they don't make those there, looks like!). Delicious. You need a lot of bread if you want to dip the sauces, which I recommend you do. The tapas were all super flavorful and satisfying. I would just have preferred the croquetas more dense. The bombas were the bomb, the gambas al ajillo so garlicky as I love them, and the concha de Santiago something you don't want ever to finish, so good. Presentation is very cute, the plates have hand painted olives, very Mediterranean, and the tapas are presented elegantly. My favorite part was the dessert! The best brazo de gitano ever! with pistachio and covered in chocolate, it was absolutely fantastic, looks like a recipe from the owner. Yes, it is 'not the same', and why should it be? read more

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This place is amazing!!! We had lunch there last week and HAD to come back with the family. It reminded us of a restaurant we loved in Barcelona. Their paella is just to die for!!! (They make it from scratch for each customer so it's a bit of a wait). While we waited for the paella we had a few Tapas, all were really good with some being AMAZING: * vieiras con espuma de salmón - grilled day-boat scallops on smoked salmon mousse toast - AMAZING * pintos de atun - on toast: crudo of ahi tuna filet, olives, tomato marmalade * crudo de vieira - day boat scallop sashimi served with squid ink vinaigrette, lime and sea salt * fritas de bacalhau - Portuguese salt-cod fritters, with onions and cilantro - they were so moist they melted in our mouth. * the classic Spanish pa amb tomàquet - grilled rustic bread, garlic, tomato, olive oil - yumm * patatas bravas con allioli - spicy fried potatoes with garlic mayonnaise - they were spiced so good.... We had to stop ourselves from ordering more. * chuletón a la parrilla - grilled prime-grade sirloin (8 oz.), chimichurri sauce, potatoes (I'm sure many people would love this... for me it was slightly too raw. Next time I'll ask them to make it a bit more on the medium side) And now... the PAELLA IBERIA!!!! Perfection!!! Was totally worth the wait. We all LOVED it. It's good enough for 3 if you had a few dishes before, or two with a full appetite . As if all this was not enough, we had desert: * tarta de Santiago - orange-almond torte soaked with fresh orange reduction garnish with orange segments and candied peel. * crema queimada - Portuguese three layer cake, with chocolate mousse, toasted almonds and burnt cream Add 3 sangrias and a decaf coffee and, including a pre-stated tip of 21% we paid around $60/person. And last word... the owner, the most wonderful person who really cares about his customer's satisfaction, always smiling and pleasant. Made our visit so delightful. I TOTALLY think it is worth it!!! This is definitely not our last time here. read more

Iberia Restaurant - Sangria - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Belmont, California

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Great old world food. Tapas are both creative and delicious. Makes sure to ask for suggestions from the owner.

The staff is great! The sangria is amazing! The canalón-- absolutely delicious! This place is super intimate that we don't have to yell to talk to each other. It's a total girls night but I can see this being the perfect first date place. read more

Iberia Restaurant - Paella pequeña y sangria - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Belmont, California

I was first introduced to Iberia when it was located in Menlo Park. Reintroduced in 2019 . I've tried a bunch of Spanish restaurants and Iberia hands down has the most delicious food! Try the blanco y negro for dessert, you won't regret it! read more

Iberia Restaurant - Blanco y Negro ( it isn't an affogato , you must try at least once... you'll be back for more) - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Belmont, California

Iberia recently relocated to Belmont from Menlo Park. The quality has stayed consistently good for a neighborhood joint. I haven't been blown away with spanish tapas in the Bay Area, but Iberia is above average. The first thing we noticed was no jamon on the menu (other than in the cooked dishes). Say what?! We asked if there was any jamon off menu, but the server replied that they didn't have any in the house. It was little strange that a Spanish tapas place wouldn't have such a staple. Other than that, the tapas we did try were enjoyable. Bread Service - They charge for the bread, but at least they had a variety. I liked the cheese bread the best. I would suggest this as a separate tapas option by itself. Champiñones al Ajillo - Extra garlicky grilled mushrooms with plenty of olive oil. Tiny tiny portion, but bold in flavor. Datiles Endiablados - Bacon wrapped dates filled with chorizo. Loved the addition of chorizo, a great sweet and savory bite. Croquetas de Jamón - Satisfying deep fried outside and gooey inside. Good, but not memorable. Mejillones Rellenos - Stuffed mussels with serrano ham and béchamel. Again, good but nothing memorable. Gambas al Ajillo - Pan-seared garlic prawns. Loved the paprika heavy sauce, perfect for dipping the bread in. Tortilla de Patatas - An enjoyable, basic staple. Service was fine, though timing was a little too leisurely. Our waitress was clueless about the wine options. A friendly manager personally checked in multiple times and made sure we got our cheese bread. Overall, a solid choice for a local dinner. They do have smaller portions, even for a tapas spot, so order more than you would expect. *Be prepared for the automatic 20% gratuity, even for two people. read more

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Great food!'& Ambiance Bacon Wrapped Dates inEmpanadastjPaella IberiaEmpanadasJamon Iberico De Pata NegraTres Leches Cake read more

Gosh, I love this place. I live in SF and have been here at least 5 times when I hear their paella calling to me. It is on El Camino so there really isn't an option for an after-dinner stroll. But that is ok, inside the space is cozy and intimate. I'm comfortable dining there solo or with friends. Last night I brought my MIL and daughter. But back to the paella, just order it. I've tried most of the paella in the Bay Area (and yes Spain) and Iberia's is one of the best. With that delicious crunch at the bottom that has me scraping the pan... Other delicious tapas: patatas bravas (it has a kick!), calamari and bacon wrapped figs, tortilla de patata. You'll need reservations for dinner Friday and Saturday. But during the week it's usually quieter and you can walk in. I like that they pay their workers a living wage and have tips included in the bill. I know some diners don't like this, but I think it shows their employees are valued... and maybe that is why their servers have stayed. read more

Muy mal servicio, y discriminan cuando llevas niños y no quieren reservar solo por los niños!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!

Tried this place for the first time after many years driving pass it. In summary, food is great, but service is lack of such. Cute place, but nothing extraordinary. Arrived a little after 5 pm and seated right away as there were no other customers. Ordered our food and asked the server for her opinions on some menu items. For the attitude and none customer service behavior, the server did not deserve 20% fixed service charge. We had to ask for the water bottle to be refilled when the servers delivered food and took empty plates away a few times considering how quiet it was. Food was great. Good job, chef! Will we return? Questionable. For the dollar spent on tapas, you can get great food with decent service somewhere else. read more