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    Importante Bodega Bar

    4.4 (53 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Stephanie A.

    9/10 experience at Importante :) My mom and I went yesterday for tapas and it did not disappoint! We arrived around 3 PM and it was the perfect timing because around 3:15, the place was PACKED! We ordered sangria and the table red wine and both were delicious. The sangria rioja is a touch on the sweeter side, which I personally don't mind, but just be aware if that is not your thing! It did taste better once it was a little bit diluted. The rice dish (arroz meloso) was one of their brunch specials and it was FANTASTIC! It has shrimp, chorizo, and chicken, and the rice was cooked and flavored to perfection. It was like a mini paella and the portion was huge. Definitely big enough to share for two people! I even told the waitress they need to add this to their menu permanently and not just as a special. We also ordered the patatas bravas (the crispy potatoes with spicy sauce), and it quite literally transported me back to my time when I lived in Spain. It came with a side of garlic aioli which was divine...creamy, garlicky (but not TOO garlicky), and seasoned well. the red sauce on the potatoes was delicious and spicy, so beware if you are not fan of spicy food. We had a little mishap with another tapa (the pan iberico, which they have listed as a flatbread) which I unfortunately did not take a picture of and did not care for at all. They gave us the vegetarian version by mistake, but our waitress was awesome and she recognized the mistake right as it came to our table. We got the right one and it wasn't bad, but definitely wouldn't order again. That would be the only thing I would avoid from the menu, as it's not traditionally Spanish. It was like a mini pizza with chorizo and had manchego melted on top. I'm sure a lot of people would like it, but it just didn't make much sense to me! Atmosphere is warm and inviting, and I can't wait to go back for a wine tasting and more tapas. Try them out :)

    Christian E.

    Great vibes for this tapas place. Literally right in the middle of Cary town in Richmond, Virginia not gonna lie. The food feels very authentic. No big dishes. Just straight up small little dishes for your drinks. The lavender drink was pretty bitter, but it did have a hint of lavender. I got the one with the clay jar with vodka and it was pretty good.

    Cassie M.

    They have a great happy hour! I really enjoyed my sangria, and it came with cheesy bread too. The owner was working, and was friendly + helpful. I ordered the ham + cheese croquets and they were delicious!

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    Reane S.

    This was a really good choice for lunch ! Happy Hour all day Sunday !!! The margaritas are delicious and the wines are really good ! Service was VERY attentive, we kinda felt rushed... but she was very nice There was only 1 other person there so the ambiance felt nice and quiet. Everything we ordered was wonderful ! We plan to come back

    Meako S.

    I just moved into the city from the suburbs of it All! The vibe just driving up to Carry town reminded me so much of Denver 16th Street Mall area where I moved from. My 1st stop for a glass of wine and convo was here! The manager was so polite , inviting and a sailor from the Navy, who was stationed in the 757, but new to the area for about 1 year now! The vibe was nice, very clean and presentation of the appetizers I tried was GRAND!! Thursday nights they have a live DJ and great drink specials! I might attend this evening myself! What a great welcome to the town!

    Catalan crème brûlée and old fashion
    Takara R.

    We only stopped in for dessert BUT it was really good!!! This Catalan version tasted so good!!!! It was like eating a tasty cloud! The Old Fashion was made with Maker's Mark and it was so good!! We will be coming back soon!!! It's a nice laid back vibe, they have good music too! The staff was very friendly!!

    Kathleen D.

    I stopped by on a Friday evening recently and sat at the bar with a friend. I took one glance at the menu and said, "Oh a sangria sounds good" and the bartender who happened to be standing nearby asked, "Do you want that?" and I said, "Yeah." It was a delightful drink, not too sweet but floral. I enjoyed it very much. For food, I ordered the ham and bechamel croquettes and the chorizo spread with manchego from their tapas menu. I liked both of them, but especially the latter. I'd order that again for sure. We eventually went upstairs and joined our large party of eight. They have a nice enclosed upstairs in addition to the bar downstairs, so the bar is bigger than you might think at first glance. I'd definitely return if I'm in the mood for Spanish tapas or a nice cocktail in Carytown.

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    Teodora L.

    The place is pretty quiet on weeknights but the happy hour is well worth it! We enjoyed ourselves and maybe we will try more food items next time!

    Yummy free nuts and olives
    Amelia C.

    The restaurant was cool, comfortable and the service was great! The food was average, not good and the fish dish was so weird and almost gross. 1st dish was potatoes bravas and salted fish. The fish was spongy & had a very weird not good taste and did not look good. I tired it and my eyes were not lying to me. It was not good at all unfortunately. The potatoes were potatoes. Nothing special. Siracha squired on top with a seasoned mayo. The potatoes were not even crispy! I have made better crispy potatoes at home!!! I sent back the fish and got the ham and béchamel croquettes. They came and I was so hopeful that they would be stellar cause they looked good! Fail unfortunately. I don't think there was any ham in it. All I tasted was mushy béchamel and cheese! The best part of the food was the free nuts and olives. Maybe my standards are too high but this food was just so average to bad. My happy hour red was good and as I said my server was really sweet and tried her best to make my experience enjoyable after I sent back the fish. I really appreciate her kindness and service.

    Meat and cheese board, shrimp, flambéed chorizo, patatas bravas, chicken/sausage/shrimp rice dish. SO GOOD

    Phenomenal dinner. Got a great bottle of house sparkling white our server recommended. We ordered WAY too much food but everything was fantastic. We will DEFINITELY be back!

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    Nikki J.

    This place has been a staple ever since I found it nestled in carytown. Food is AMAZING, drinks are DELICIOUS, and the staff including (bar manager & server Lou) are the nicest!

    Water, mimosa, mixed nuts, pickles peppers and veggies
    K P.

    I took a chance while out strolling through Carytown. It's is a quaint space with a very nice vibe. I was in my own accord and Turku only wanted a Sunday afternoon sip. When the bartender shared that their brunch is until 4pm, I was intrigued. I ordered a mimosas with passion fruit and mango. It was good. They have tapas and small plates versions of their main dishes. I ordered their shrimp in garlic sauce (Gambas Al Ajillo) tapas serving and it was filling and delicious. I couldn't order more even if I wanted. They provided mixed nuts and pickled peppers and veggies before each meal. A great snack. I will definitely go back as there are other items that I would like to try.

    Aya C.

    Had such an amazing time here. They also have a rooftop. I will say a good chunk of their menu had pork in it but they did have non pork options. Their sangria was delicious. What was really unfortunate is that the octopus was good and flavorful but over salted. It began to hurt the inside of our mouths. The mash potato's were super garlicky as well. I don't usually like mash potato's but these got it. We also had a cod tapa which wasn't all that impressive but the cheese bread was amazing. The service was alright. The waiter kept saying "homeboy" to my boyfriend. For context he is a black man and we didn't see him calling anyone else that. We didn't think he meant it with ill intent but we definitely think there was some ignorance behind it. Overall I'd probably come back here again as the rooftop was a vibe and there are a few more tapas I'd like to try.

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    Excellent location! Such nice staff, vibe is amazing and drinks are soooo good! Definitely swing by!

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    OmG a must try. They have options for small portions. Simple (is better) with great flavor. We will be back.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious shrimp in garlic sauce: cooked perfectly! The bechamel croquettes were excellent too! Will definitely return again.

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    Stopped in one day after work. Nice people and a friendly vibe. Good wine and tasty tapas. What more could you ask for?

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