Came back to the strip on a Monday, after leaving my keys behind during the weekend. Tablao was very lively that night with a great nightlife vibe. My friend works nearby, so she met up with me for some tapas and drinks during happy hour, since my keys were next door. I wasn't hungry, so I just sampled everything she ordered. She had fried calamari which was beautifully presented, the hanger steak with green chimichurri, Eggplant Tablao (fresh mozzarella, fried eggplant, and warm tomato ragu), and the warm goat cheese with marinara sauce and pesto crostini. (Portion was super small) oh yeah, we also had the paellera consisting of chorizo, chicken, pork, clams, mussels, shrimp. The bread with olive oil was a nice simple touch as well. For drinks, we had a margarita and a Manhattan. The Manhattan was amazing...the fresh orange zest really elevated the drink and infused it with a bright citrus aroma right away. Definitely recommend trying it! We had the pleasure of chatting with the owner, Luis. You can tell he truly takes pride in his craft and creating an experience for his guests. He was welcoming and passionate about what he does. I'd definitely return again! read more

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Came back with my boyfriend, we got two rounds of sangria, the cheese croquettes and fried calamari all in the happy hour. We also got the beet salad, which was not on the happy hour but it was so good. Fast in tentative service too. Really great spot for a date night, and apparently late at night it turns into a party around 11 PM! I love this happy hour, highly recommend Tablao! read more

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - White sangria, bruschetta, Gambas A la Plancha, Cheese Croquettes - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Tablao is the exact kind of business SONO needs - the tapas and drinks are excellent and consistent every time I go back. The staff is so friendly and professional; they always welcome you with a smile. We had the cheese croquettes, pear salad, and eggplant napoleon to name a few - all were delicious and we were so stuffed after the meal. We stopped back in later in in the night once the music started and it was altogether a good, fun vibe! read more

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - Patatas bravas, cheese croquettes, eggplant napoleon - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

My first Yelp review. Went with the wife. Wine okay, service a little lacking, food terrible. The Paella was nasty. Worst meal we've had in a very long time. Inedible really. We ate a few bites and regretted it all night. read more

So now I'm back in Connecticut, in a different town, and dealing with different things. Enjoyed an evening at Tablao, an easy walk from SoNo train station. We had a great table by the window. The waitperson was gracious. Our group met to discuss an important matter so we were a bit slow ordering. Our food was fantastic. I especially enjoyed my Paella And another diner loved the Brussels Sprout Salad with truffle vinaigrette, and the Beet Salad. My other companion thought the grilled octopus was special. The Albarino we ordered was delicious too. The only downside I can think to mention is the musical journey beginning in the 80s! And we were still able to have our serious conversation. I will be returning. read more

Get the paella! In my opinion, they have one of the best paella's in CT. The rice on the bottom is just crispy enough, but not burnt and they load up their dish with seafood. It does take some time to prep, but they have a long list of tapas to choose from while you wait. Ambience: 10/10 feels cozy yet elegant, perfect for a date night Food: 10/10 everything we ate was delicious Service: 10/10 staff was very timely read more

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Loved this place!! Great place to share some tapas and boy do they have a selection! I came here with my family and we thought every tapa we had was great! We ordered the muscles, shrimp, tuna tartar, lamb chops, duck breast. All of them were great - highly recommend the lamb, tuna, and muscles! Possibly could've passed on the duck as it was a bit hard and not as flavorful as the other dishes. Service was very on point. Water was always filled and they came to check on us multiple times. Inside is nice, warm, cozy, and spacious. Totally coming here again! read more

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I've dined at Tablao Wine Bar over 20 times, and it never misses. The food is consistently delicious, the mixed drinks are top-tier, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere makes every visit feel special. The staff is attentive and genuinely values your patronage. It's hands-down one of my favorite spots--reliable, inviting, and always a pleasure. 5/5 Stars! Certified Fresh! read more

We experienced genuine hospitality!! These staff members set a new standard for restaurant service. I'm back. Again. Their kitchen serves fresh, flavorful meals with many options. I'll come back soon. read more

Had been meaning to try this place for a long time, ever since it took over the space of beloved Coromandel. Not good on any level. Atrocious service, average-at-best food. Won't be back. read more

1st time coming here for lunch and was good, the Pulpo was delicious, good seasoning and tendered, good music and atmosphere, good. Menu for lunch , had the paella , varieties of seafood in the dish. Sangria was tasty , good service quick and fast. read more

Awesome place!! Came here on date night and this was just what we needed. Really nice chill ambiance, lots of seating by the bar and not too crowded. I would say not a particularly young or old place, somewhere in the middle. GREAT wine selection list with very large selection of *California* wines (the best!) :) I ended up still getting a cocktail though for which they also have a (smaller) menu. The one I chose was Bee's Knees (bit pricey at $14 but in line with other bars) made of Bar Hill Tom Cat Gin, honey syrup, lemon and basil, and it tasted really nice. Although I drank it very slowly haha as I was so busy talking. The one thing to beware of for this place though is that around 10pm or so when we were there they started blasting wayyy too loud Latin dance music, essentially leading all the current patrons including us to leave/escape. They might be doing that because they transform into a nightclub later, and wanted to attract the dancing clientele? I'm not sure, but if you're looking for a quiet chill evening of a romantic date and wine-drinking, try to err on the side of coming slightly early in the night :) read more

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - Wine list - so many California wines! :) - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

I went with my cousin and we hadd a great time. Bartender was sweet and she suggested good wine. Food was delicious too.. read more

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - I went with my cousin and we had a great time. Bartender was sweet and she suggested very good wine. Food was delicious too. - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Mostly good food, service and ambiance. I ordered the seafood paella and was pretty disappointed. It's a tricky dish to prepare, since each 'seafood' has different cooking times. I suspected this was reheated and they threw a few Shrimp on top. But, on a positive note, the Tablao Bourbon and Moscow Mule drinks were excellent. Salad very good. I may try this place in the future. There may be potential. read more

The food here is usually very good! Their happy hour is the best time to go and we always have quick service sitting at the bar read more

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We came yesterday ,for Paella night, the tapas and Paella exquisite, the trio very nice to complement a very good night, the service, food and ambience was A plus. read more

Who else does happy hour every day of the week? Went on a Saturday around 5:20 and it was already pretty packed. Snagged a seat at the bar and had a very friendly bartender. Ordered 4 items off of the tapas menu -gambas a la plancha, short rib, hanger steak and mixed empanadas - and we very happy. I don't normally eat shrimp out but the gambas a la plancha were amazing. We ended with the tres leches cake and it was perfectly moist and delicious. Looks like they had veggie/vegan options too which is a nice option. It was an intimate restaurant and a perfect place for a date night. Would definitely go back and check out more of the tapas menu. read more

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This was the second time my friends and I came here for lunch and drinks and it was wonderful. Excellent drinks, lovely service, and the dishes were all delicious. Two of us are vegan and there were several choices on the menu for us, all fresh and tasty. We will return! read more

Hummmm, where to start ? Well let me start with the good and that's the reason they got 3 stars .. The Food : we had the beef medallions , the Bacalao croquettes and the scallops special . The food was amazing , the presentation was nice and the food tasted good . The Decor : really cute and cozy place !! Now to the BAD part .. or should I say THE REAL BAD PART ?! We go in and the host who was also the bartender and the waiter greets us , we decided to seat at the bar as we usually do. From the moment we arrived the hist who's name is Andres was busy looking at his phone . So we sit at the bar and wait for him to come and serve us ( just keep in mind we were the first ones there at 12:30) so is not if he was super busy helping others . We had to wait like 10 minutes while he was at the other end of the bar playing with his phone , so we call him for drinks and some tapas . He serves us our drinks and goes back to the other end of the bar where he continues to be on his phone . We than have to call him again to tell him about our additional order . After that he couldn't be found for about another 20 minutes or so and the kitchen people are the ones who served us our food . I than needed another drink and once again Andres was still on his phone but at the front on the place at the host desk , we called him but he was so busy in the phone he either didn't hear us or ignored us , so the lady who came from the kitchen is the one who served me a second drink . Ok .. we sat there till about 2:30-2:45 pm and the ENTIRE time he was in his phone . I needed another drink and guess who served me that again ?? The kitchen lady . We even had to ask her for the check and she had to go looking for him because she didn't know how to do it . I think her Dept is the kitchen . (Very kind lady ) . My point here is : if you Hanna be playing on your phone all day and not pay attention to people than please just stay home . It's ridiculous to have to chase people to serve you . If I could star rate by. Category than this service would have certainly been a ZERO star . Last but not least the bathroom : wasn't really that clean either and they had just opened for lunch . I get very disappointed at places with good food and poor service , he needs to grow up a little ( and no ! He wasn't a kid ) he just acted like a teenager who can't leave his phone for a minute . #SAD read more

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Naiara! Best bartender in all of SONO! Brussel salad is delicious and a fun bar crowd. Lots of great spots in SONO but Tablao has emerged as a fav. read more

This is my husband and I's favorite restaurant when we visit CT. My husband's from Greenwich and when we were just dating, we would come here. We came back with our daughter and our two friends because we rave about this spot. We were greeted by their very friendly staff and seated right away. Once we got seated, the waiter took our drink orders fast as well- it was perfect because we already knew we wanted the sangria -- MUST have! We just did a tapas style for our late lunch which included mussels, calamari, hanger steak, bacalao croquettes and charcuterie (manchego and chorizon) all so delicious. The vibes in the restaurant is worth going to. It's always a good place to go with good company especially enjoying a good meal. read more

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We had seen an ad that Tablao had paella for two, including a pitcher of sangria, one tapas per person, choice iof paella and a dessert for the table. All for $85. Now it has beenn there in SoNo for a long time and we have eaten at many places on the street but never here til tonight. This is surprising because we live Spanish food, especially tapas and paella. We originally were going to be 5 people but because if an illness it was 2. Changing the reservation was no problem. There are multiple parking lots in the SoNo area which costs $3.25 for 2 hrs. We were seated promptly and they took our drink order quickly. We ordered a pitcher of red sangria. Our tapas were loin lamb chops with mashed potatoes and pulpo (octopus) with fingerling potatoes, and our paella was paella Negra The sangria was ok. I like more of the wine to come thru and this was sweeter than we prefer. The octopus and potatoes were cooked perfectly but no flavor/seasoning. More olive oil and paprika would have really made it better. The lamb chops also bland and lacking anything memorable. The paella had clams, shrimp, fish, scallops but once again was bland. The seafood was ok. We tried the lemon tart for dessert and it needed whipped cream for sweetness to balance the sour of the lemon. I wonder if the special overwhelmed them and the kitchen rushed things. But three stars is a fair rating for our experience. There is another Spanish restaurant in Norwalk that is much better. read more

Decent food great scene and good customer service. It doesn't really give a feel bar feel though more like a normal bar. read more

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I think this is a sort of fun place, but be ready for a very expensive meal for what you get. I am fully aware of pricing going up these days. We went at 6pm on a Friday to beat the rush, glad we did, as it was packed when we left! Smelled a little of disinfectant or something when we arrived, not super pleasant. Service to get a drink was pleasant, if a tad slow. Given there were only a few tables, 5 min to get the beer seems long. Or server was very nice. Anyway, we did Tapas, not entrees. I had the Grilled Calamari and the eggplant tapas. My wife had grilled vegetables and a shrimp dish. The eggplant came out first. It was "ok", but very little interesting flavor. And something inside was still chilled, I think the mozz. Just meh. And very bland flavor. My grilled calamari was very good. Nicely charred tentacles and full bodies with a good sauce. So my side of the table was a solid B. The grilled vegetables were not any different than getting a microwaved bag of Green Giant from the store. Zero flavoring and $11 for a small plate. This was a huge disappointment. Her shrimp dish was good. Again, to me nothing that says "wow", but perfectly edible. The bread served at the table was awful. Hard, no flavor at all. Ick. Wine prices by the glass are insane (13-15?). Had a nice German Pilsner Dessert was the Tres Leche cake. Fine enough, bit again nothing to knock your socks off. $92 w tax and tip. That was one beer and one dessert with the 4 tapas dishes. read more

Not sure if it's because this place just opened but it lacks serious ambience. Seem to have some awkward space too with the main dining room on one side and the bar area on another. Just seem to be tables and chairs everywhere. And the food was OK. The artichoke tapas was very disappointing, especially for the price. Can't say any of the toppers are really good, but I will say that the paella was excellent. If I went back, it would be just for the paella. read more

Can't say enough great things about Tablao! We had a 6pm reservation for Valentine's Day and were sat down right away. The restaurant was busy but the staff was SO on top of it. Our waitress was amazing and there were several other people coming around to check on us as well! The food is phenomenal! I'm obsessed with Pulpo dishes and this was by far my favorite one from any restaurant! I have gluten and dairy free sensitivity's and it's so refreshing to be able to go out to eat and not get stuck eating a salad! I love that they label which options are GF and there are SO many! Everything we ate we absolutely loved and can't wait to come back! read more

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4.5 stars. What an incredible find at Norwalk! Came here as a walk-in from Stamford with a group of 5 for a New Years Eve dinner at ~600pm. Restaurant was quite lively as there were quite a few tables that were full. We didn't had too much of an issue to be seated since the hostess and the owner allowed us to take a reserved table as long as we gave the table back to them by 750pm for another party. Ordered 2 glasses of sangria, 5 tapas, and a paella at a 3 person portion. Total bill came around ~$144. Definitely worth your value compared to Spanish restaurants in NYC! We got: classic paella, pulpo (octopus), pork medallions, short ribs, sauteed spinach, portobello mushrooms, and 2 glasses of sangrias. AMBIANCE: Very lively, dimly lit. Restaurant had a rustic feel to it. Tablao was quite packed when we came in and when we left there were people lining up to get seated. PROS: Favorite tapas have got to be the pork medallions and the braised short ribs. Those were incredibly tender and flavorful! The medallions rest on a piece of bread with a layer of cheese on top, which made the overall experience very decadent. Shorts ribs were incredibly moist, tender, and seasoned to perfection. Could eat that all day everyday. Our table was also decently surprised by our veggie tapas that we got. The portobello mushroom came on top of a bed of asparagus, which gave the tapas a nice added crunch to the creaminess and umami of the portobello mushroom. Sauteed spinach had a orange-ish (can't pin down what ingredients they used in it) cream to it which paired incredibly well with the complimentary bread they served us. Star of the show has got to be the Paella!! There was soooo much seafood and meats in the paella that each bite you had a bit of meat in it! Rice was cooked al dente like what you're supposed to get in Spain. Seasoned incredibly well as you can taste out the saffron in the rice. The shrimp (gambas) on the paella were also charred very nicely and added a whole new depth and dimension of flavor to the experience as well! NEUTRAL: Red sangrias came out rather sweet, and it tasted more so like fruit juice than red wine. I think this is a personal preference, but I know some of my friends and family members prefer a more bitter/ more red wine in their sangria. CONS: Pulpo (octopus) was cooked kind of dry and was lacking in dimensionality in flavor. I think its a hard dish to pull off to cook a well balanced and tasty octopus dish, so I wouldn't be too harsh on Tablao for that. OVERALL: Incredible experience at Tablao especially their short ribs, pork medallions, and classic paella. We were royally stuffed, and for that price we got it was definitely worth it! Would order a few different items next time we go, but definitely worth the stop by if you're ever at Norwalk! read more

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Food is average at best. Wine, very warm, would be better chilled. Wait staff very lackluster and uninterested, overall 5/10. Needs work. read more

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - Bruscheta without basil (YIKES)! - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

I just ate one of the best meals of the year here at Tablao Wine Bar! A friend and I shared their $70 paella Thursday day which comes with a pitcher of sangria (dangerously tasty), two tapas, a paella of your choice (I recommend the classic - it's perfect), as well as a dessert to top off the night perfectly! The flavors are authentically delicate, each bite of the paella melted in my mouth. There is an unexpected crunch to the seafood that is to die for! The lamb tapa we shared was perfectly cooked at medium rare, and the gnocchi tapa was served in the complexity of the home made sauce. Be prepared to leave DRUNK - you're welcome! Also, ask to be served by the lovely Naiara who will recommend the best tastes of the menu for a night of eating you won't soon forget! Enjoy! read more

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We had about 10 different tapas for 4 people. Every single one was great and cooked perfectly. We had lamb chops--amazing! Tuna tartare--beyond delicious! We enjoyed grilled vegetables, fried calamari, cheese croquettes and more. We had paella for one and shared that too. The atmosphere was great and the service staff were great. Not overbearing and not lacking--absolutely perfect! read more

Great place to hang out with a group of friends and order tapas and drinks. We tried most of the appetizers on the menu and several desserts. All the food was decent. The food didn't really amaze us but it wasn't bad. I would definitely go back for another girls night or a date night with my husband. read more

Had an amazing dinner tonight--the paella was absolutely delicious! Jaime, our waiter, was incredibly helpful and attentive. The atmosphere was just perfect. read more

Ended up at Tablao Wine Bar on a random night out in South Norwalk. We got there around 11pm so it was more so a club vibe than a wine bar. The bouncers at the door were very nice, the DJ was good and the atmosphere was welcoming. We didn't stay long but I'll certainly come back to try out their wine. read more

The food and both drinks were delicious. For a Sunday the restaurant had a constant flow of people but not overly busy to overwhelm the staff. The tequila sunrise was made perfectly not overly sweet. I am not a fan of sweet drinks so I typically go dry and was not disappointed. The hanger steak was made medium rare which is what I like and the eggplant was made well not soggy at all. The service was attentive and the music was enjoyable, I highly recommend this location. read more

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Great atmosphere but the food is bland ! My fiancé and I decided to try Tablao because it seemed like it served good food but that wasn't the case. The waitress started us off with bread and oil as we wait for our food. The bread with the oil tasted awful simply because the oil tasted like heavy cooking oil. I think balsamic vinegar or a light oil would compliment the bread. For our appetizer we had the Crab Cake and Grilled Skirt Steak. The crab cake barely had any flavor most of the flavor was in the sauce. The grilled skirt steak was actually good. For main entree I had the seafood linguine which was ok the seafood was fresh but wish it had more flavor to it rather than mix with the wine sauce and pasta. The drinks was fairly ok but the atmosphere is beautiful, it's a good place to talk and drink with friends. Honestly if you like very neutral tasting food go here. read more

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We had the Thursday special for two ($80), which includes a pitcher of sangria, any 2 tapas, classic paella and 1 dessert. Nice size portions and high quality food. The paella is seasoned well and loaded with seafood (clams, large shrimp, mussels) as well as chorizo, chicken and plenty of Valencia rice. Its a very large portion for 2 people so you will have leftovers. Service is outstanding as both our server and the owner(?) come by quite often. It was also my daughter's birthday so they added a sparkler to our dessert and sang Happy Birthday! read more

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - Tres Leches cake with birthday sparkler. - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Traveled here for our Anniversary dinner and it did not disappoint. We got "several" glasses of the red Sangria, excellent. Ordered the Paella and it was worth the small wait. Amazing. Packed with fresh seafood and delightful rice and sausage. Wait staff brought us a desert on the house and were very helpful and friendly. Great atmosphere in a very nice downtown for walking around. Highly recommend! read more

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant - Amazing Seafood Paella - Wine Bars Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Came on a Monday night where there was barely any people in the restaurant, we ordered the eggplant napoleon, the grilled octopus and the homemade pappardelle. Unfortunately the food arrived barely warm so it gave the impression it was simply microwaved. The taste was also just ok. Sangrias were good. read more

I have to say, the best Tapas i have had in some time! The variety was amazing! They must have an army of cooks and dishwashers in the kitchen because the plates came and went at a great pace. Decent wine list to go with our selections and reservations are recommended. The "would do again" list included grilled calamari, Gambas a la plancha, skirt steak and the amazing must haves of Duck Breast and giant loin lambchops read more

Usually fun on the weekends, the music is generally pretty good, drinks are okay but hard to get definitely.