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    Tapalaluna

    4.2 (176 reviews)
    ModerateTapas Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Gin And Tonic With Thai Spring Rolls
    Steve A.

    Had some pretty good tapas from this classy but casual restaurant in DeKalb. It may be the nicest restaurant in town considering most places are full of loudmouth NIU students. Tapa La Luna is a place for those wanting cocktails and small bites to accompany these. Prices aren't bad. You can get a pretty good amount for a lunch. Chill place with a pleasant atmosphere. It's one of the nicer restaurants around here. There's a bar and quite a few tables. Has pretty simple drink and food menus. Seems like there's not a whole lot of choices but that keeps things running smoothly. It's about $8 for a cocktail. There's also specialty ones that cost more. It's about $8 for one of the tapas on average. We got the Thai Spring Rolls. In these are carrots and soy marinated cabbage. You can add a couple bucks to get portobello mushrooms. A few other things on the menu include pizza if wanting something more filling. There's many things that are meant for sharing. Good place to have a pleasant meal and conversation. It's one of those restaurants that closes between lunch and dinner, and it's closed on Sundays. The menu has a lot of variation among the options, and there's a few things okay for vegans and vegetarians.

    Haley J.

    Busy on a Friday evening around 7:30pm, for a table of 4, we lucked out and slid right into a table though! A very large, everything looks so good, menu, it was so hard to choose what to eat. Sadly everything was hit & miss. The bacon dates were pretty burnt, & charred, our friends said that was not normal. Peanut Chicken, OMG, that was so so good, highly recommend! The mixed & matched bruschetta plate, sounds fun, they were the planest bruschetta I'd ever eaten. The goat cheese appetizer, we couldn't finish, the tomato sauce was sooooooo acidy it didn't get finished. We ordered 3 sushi rolls, and only got 2. We ordered 2 different sets of sliders, the flavors were good, but the meat sliders were DRY DRY, wow, probably the worst sliders I've ever had. I ordered the sliders and the server asked if I wanted fries, and I asked if they were included, and he said yes, and they were not, they were an additional $5, and it said not included on the menu as well, so that was disappointing as well. Our friends took us that live in town, they mentioned it's always hit & miss unfortunately, and we definitely had a missssssss night.

    Lemon martini
    Tamara W.

    Great food ! Luv the cook with that black hat on!! Kudos on the mushroom soup!! Cory thank you I will be back

    Isabelle M.

    Tapaluna is a really fun experience. I loved the variety on their menu, from sushi, to flatbread, and more. We tried the goat cheese roasted red pepper dip, it was soo good. Then we had the peanut chicken skewers which were also delicious, then the crab cake stuff mushrooms, which were our favorite. Then we ended the night with the the bread pudding which was okay, too artificially sweet in my opinion. Overall a great experience.

    Potstickers
    Corbin B.

    Very comfortable and cute inside! Really lovely staff and live music. Wouldn't get the calamari. No seasoning and the tomato sauce was really thin and bland. Potstickers were really well filled, crispy, and good dipping sauce. Goat cheese was delicious! Tempura pork tenderloin made the pork dry - but really crispy and great sauce! Very good. Sliders and fries were excellent, super tasty

    Seared scallop Tapas
    Linda P.

    We made reservations for a Saturday night and we're happy we did. Our waitress, Abreia, was great and very friendly. The place has a very cool vibe and had choices for tapas, sushi, and regular American fare. My husband and I stuck with tapas which we were very pleased with. Our friends added paella and a chef's roll to the 2 tapas they ordered. Everything was delicious and much better than I expected from a small town establishment. It could've easily been a place in downtown Chicago. The plating was beautiful and the pairing of food creative. The scallops with wonton and pickled cabbage was unusually delicious and unexpected. And while I loved everything, the dates were probably my least favorite. The small dates seemed slightly overpowered by the smoky bacon. That just may be a matter of preference though, and I would certainly try them again. None of us could believe the beers were only $5. The husbands were very happy. Lol. Our waitress recommended the creme Brule Martini which was soooo good and that marshmallow was no joke - I had to finish it with my fork. They also had a cherry cordial Martini that I'd go back and try.

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    Abreo Restaurant - Doughnuts.  Yes yes yes

    Abreo Restaurant

    4.6(196 reviews)
    28.9 mi
    $$$

    Went for the first time the other day and me and my friend loved it! Everything was farm to table…read moreand they even show the farms they buy from on the back of the menu. First off, my drink. They had a tequila drink (my fav) with a pandan foam?! So delicious. I couldn't stop drinking it. We got a plethora of food and the standouts were for sure the yakitori, scallop curry, and the warm chocolate cake with ice cream. Also get the rolls! The rolls were fantastic. But I think you'd be happy with anything you order. Can't wait to try it again.

    I went here for a business dinner. The first thing I noticed upon arrival was the live music…read more Really great musicians, but also made it not ideal for conversation I tried the following: - Goat Cheese Spring Rolls: Good. They actually sounded terrible, but I didn't order them. I had one bite and admittedly liked them more than I had thought I would. - Duck Nachos: Good. These are served as very large chips with toppings - so more like eating a street taco. They were good. - Ravioli Daily Feature: Good - Mushroom Yakitori: Ok. Use of the word yakitori seemed unnecessary. Not bad, but least important dish of the night. - Chicken Crepe: Good - NY Strip: Very good. Nice sauce. Service was good and attentive. As a business dinner, I wasn't quite as discerning about the food as I normally am, but I generally had a good impression of everything. If I was back in town, I would definitely consider coming back.

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    Abreo Restaurant - Devil bathroom

    Devil bathroom

    Abreo Restaurant - Fried mushrooms. Yes

    Fried mushrooms. Yes

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    The Black Bear Bistro - Paella

    The Black Bear Bistro

    4.6(184 reviews)
    28.7 mi

    Absolutely amazing. This place is on par with top tier Chicago dining scene. Tiny and mighty. The…read morefamily that owns it is beyond hospitable and accommodating. The food is made with love and executed with skill. Creative and inventive but not over the top where form trumps taste. Second time to this place and will return over and over. Fried pickle and avocado appetizer knocked my socks off. Served with two sauces (red/loosely based on 1000 island and green/not mint). Both pared perfectly with the course but brought out totally different notes. One highlighted and intensified the sourness of pickle and the other played on the creaminess of Avacado. Deserts are a must. Drinks are good but a little on the sweeter side. It's a hidden gem!

    Spiciness was Over-BEAR-ing…read more This was a disappointment. We were looking so forward to trying something different and, after looking at the reviews, we thought this was a good choice. At least now we know it was (for us) just meh. The service was VERY slow - the waitress stated that they were VERY understaffed and they were having to do "everything " (not sure what that entailed, but I do know that she made the drinks and they were not done by a bartender). To be fair - other than being very slow, the staff was very nice. The biggest disappointment was the food. I ordered the blackened chicken sandwich and the sauce was WAY spicy. I am okay with spicy, but perhaps it makes sense to indicate this on the menu so people are aware. I noticed that the the woman beside me had a similar reaction on her first bite or her order - she was clearly not expecting spicy. My husband had the jambalaya and he LIKES spicy, but even he was shocked at the spiciness and had to take a spoonful of some potatoes to quell the heat. On the plus side, their presentation is very nice and portion size is average, and they have quite a price range on the menu. So, we went, we ate, we coughed on spicy food and we left. My husband summed it up when he said - "Okay but ... not ready for prime time."

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    The Black Bear Bistro - Back dining room

    Back dining room

    The Black Bear Bistro - Special: stuffed poblano with lobster and scallops, risotto and veggies on the side

    Special: stuffed poblano with lobster and scallops, risotto and veggies on the side

    The Black Bear Bistro - Vegetarian jambalaya

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    Meson Sabika - Profiteroles del Pirineo ($11)

    Meson Sabika

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    32.3 mi
    $$$

    Outstanding! The tapas were delicious, not too small, and lots of interesting choices. We got the…read morecombination + 3 tapas and between the 2 of us, we brought some home. All in with a sangria flight (2 choices for each of us) with tip was about $120. This was lunch. The place is beautiful, the flowers, the building, the layout, very nice. Not loud at all, some nice Spanish music was playing at an appropriate volume. Our server Lily was fantastic! My wife really appreciates warm, friendly interactions, and Lily was both, and thoughtful about which dishes came out and when. We weren't overloaded, so things came out hot from the kitchen. Brilliant. We will definitely be back!

    Beautiful setting with fountains and greenery around the historic mansion. They even left a cute…read morecard on our table wishing us a happy anniversary which was a sweet touch! We were seated immediately upon arrival and placed our order shortly after. Our waiter recommended 2-3 tapas per person. A quick tip: if you order a paella, order fewer tapas overall as the rice makes it very filling! The standout tapas were the cold Patatas Con Alioli (the garlic in the potato salad was divine), the Vieiras Albariño (scallops were tender and cooked to perfection), and the Calamares A La Plancha (very clean squid, no strong fishy taste). The Solomillos A La Plancha was a unique take on beef tenderloin, though it was ultimately forgettable and the Pollo Al Limón was sadly overcooked and needed more lemon. While we got seated quickly, the dish delivery was very slow and spread out, stretching our total meal to two hours. By the time our Blanco Y Negro dessert arrived, we didn't bother mentioning our missing Queso De Cabra just because we wanted to wrap things up. Another staff member tipped off our waiter about our anniversary, so he congratulated us, took our picture, and brought two glasses of champagne. While a cute moment, we were surprised to be charged for the champagne on our bill afterward. Since I'm not much of a drinker and we already had a pitcher of sangria, we would have declined had we known it wasn't complimentary. Great ambiance and seafood, but watch out for slow food rollout and unexpected charges.

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    Meson Sabika - Dessert table (wedding)

    Dessert table (wedding)

    Meson Sabika - Marinated Olives

    Marinated Olives

    Meson Sabika - Chocolate cake in a caramel crust

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    Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar - Mushroom & goat cheese flat bread

    Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar

    4.7(167 reviews)
    29.4 mi
    $$

    My husband and I are moving to Bartlett and have been looking at the many offerings the area has to…read moreoffer since starting our build. Le P'tit was the first to pop up on my feed and immediately caught my attention due to its unique menu, historic building, and secluded outdoor oasis for the fair weather seasons. When asked where I wanted to have dinner on my birthday, the answer was easy, L'ptit! We were greeted by the Chef Chopra outside, who welcomed us and asked us to choose the seat that suited us best in or outdoors. We chose a seat outside as it seemed most guests were enjoying the nice weather in the garden. Chef Chopra introduced himself and explained the complimentary montadito, and presented the current specials. We loved that he took time to ask what brought us in, and when we said that we were building a new home in Bartlett only minutes away, he shared that although he has been all over the world he always misses good old Bartlett, IL. This is the kind of connection and service you won't find at franchise restaurants! We enjoyed cocktails, myself a dirty tini with bleu cheese stuffed olives, and my husband the traditional old fashioned and the P'tit old fashioned - both of which he enjoyed. We ordered the hummus for an appetizer - my husband never orders humus. Not a drop was left. It was so flavorful, and since I am intolerant to gluten we loved that it was served with cucumber "chips". We will definitely order this again! Our entrees were both specials - mine the steak and shrimp tower and my husband's the Birria. We could t decide whose was better. The shrimp and steak were so flavorful and beautifully cooked, and the beef and consommé of my husband's was out of this world. My takeaways from Le P'tit: We will be there - regularly, before we move into our home, and after! Have a cocktail, they are fabulous. Talk to Chef Chopra any chance you get. He has seen the world and loves to see his guests enjoying his menu and the atmosphere of his establishment. This is what supporting local is about! Enjoy your time at Le P'tit. Savor. Take a moment to slow down, disconnect from the outside and connect with the ones around you and enjoy the wonderfully and thoughtfully prepared dishes on the menu. We can't wait to be back!

    This is a very cute hidden gem. A nice spin on tapas. Lived on Bartlett in the 90's and nothing…read morehere like this place. Its in the old historic barn

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    Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar - The Side of restaurant

    The Side of restaurant

    Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar - Grilled octopus, yum!

    Grilled octopus, yum!

    Le P'tit Fusion Tapas and Bar - The restaurant

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    Altiro Latin Fusion

    Altiro Latin Fusion

    3.9(123 reviews)
    25.4 mi
    $$

    Had some cocktails and Mexican food at this restaurant on Stolp Island. It conveniently is located…read moreacross the street from the Paramount Theater and is a popular stop before going to shows. Altiro has a couple locations, including this one in Aurora. Pretty much like a tapas bar with small bites. The prices can get expensive but there's some affordable good things. Came here in the evening and it was busy. It's still got plenty of seating so we were able to get to the bar in front. This is a place where they specialize in tapas. Not as much to eat. Of course the food comes out faster though. It's about $12 for a basic cocktail. The fancier ones are a few bucks more. It's about $10 for an appetizer. We got the Al Trio Salsa. Basically it's a few salsas along with chips. These were made with crudo, habanero, and morita peppers. Ranged from mild to burn your mouth hot. The rest of the menu has the usual things like tacos and stuff. Great place to have Mexican style street food. It's closed Mondays. The menu is pretty limited for vegans and vegetarians.

    Small space. Tables VERY close together. But great service and the food was wonderful. For some…read morereason the mocktails aren't listed on the dinner menu. But luckily they gave us a lunch menu by mistake so we saw the option. Tapas style. Tacos were small but you get four - great to share. Got a side of the patatas bravas and they were fantastic. In and out in 45 minutes - basically next door to the paramount.

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    Altiro Latin Fusion
    Altiro Latin Fusion
    Altiro Latin Fusion - Salmon Tacos with Pineapple

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    Salmon Tacos with Pineapple

    Tapalaluna - tapas - Updated September 2026

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