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    Tasca Restaurant

    3.8 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM
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    TASCA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Paul C.

    We were at my mother's house in Brookline with a group of family members on a Saturday evening and after we toiled about dining in the group unanimously voted to go out. The challenge we had was that we had a group of 9. It was going to be hard to get a reservation. I was not familiar with the restaurant scene in Brookline so I spun the wheel and called 6 places and only on was happy to accommodate us -Tasca. When we got there the place was very busy - I was surprised they could take us. I love a restaurant with energy and this one had it going on! We were seated immediately upon arrival. The table we had was a little cramped, but it didn't matter/ I was loving the buzz of the place! We waited a tiny bit and were greeted by the server - she definitely mirrored the pace of the restaurant- she was a beautiful, bubbly young woman with a wonderful personally! We dug right into the menu. For drinks we all started with margaritas- they were a little strong but that's what made them great - it was made with fresh lime and was very refreshing - a great was to begin. Right behind it we ordered the garnacha sangria - I worry about low quality wine in sangrias, but it was super flavorful- if you get red sangria I recommend it over the house one. With a panty of nine it's easy to order too much food because everything is shareable- sooooooo we ordered just about every small plate on the menu and it was totally ok because the portion size was perfect! I couldn't find a dish that was not short of excellent, so this is a hard review to write. Some stand-out items for me was the spinach- it was sautéd perfectly and had just the right amount of garlic - I could have eaten that for my dinner! I also loved the octopus- a beautiful preparation- the tentacles were very meaty and the sauce was really flavorful! We also ordered both types of calamari- sautéed and fried. I'm a big fan and both were very good. Another was the empanadas - the shell was cooked perfectly so it was not dried out. I had 2 teens with me and was worried the food may be too sophisticated for them, but they found their way to the grilled steak- a perfect dish for them - both got the sauce on the side in case they didn't like it - but ended up pouring it right back on. Definitely a great choice for teens. The dessert list has something for everyone- we got the bread pudding- Spanish crème brûlée and the churros. These are all "must tries". I fell in love with the churros- perfectly crisped and plenty of sugar and super yummy chocolate - uhhhhhh... so good! I wanted to take more pictures of the plates but they were consumed so quickly that I didn't have a chance. It's definitely a loud place but that's part of the energy of the establishment. If you like tapas- this is for you - truly something for all on the menu. I'll be back as it was a great experience- I would highly recommend this restaurant!! Cheers to a great first experience!!!

    Anshita S.

    Tasca has a lovely cozy vibe and the tapas-style menu is great for sharing. They have good selection of vegetarian options -- some were really tasty like the fried eggplant, mushroom croquettes, and veg empanadas. A few others felt a bit too basic, not something I'd usually order at a restaurant. The cheese plate was just okay, and I wish they were a bit more creative with the vegetarian dishes. My husband loved his lamb meatballs, and the fried calamari was also really good. Churros and chocolate pudding were both just okay. Service was excellent though -- super friendly and attentive staff, which made the overall experience better.

    Pulpo a la Parilla
    Kaia B.

    My parents used to come here all the time in the 90's and early 2000's. We came back for my dad's birthday recently, and although the menu changed with new ownership, we were delighted to find that the quality and deliciousness of their tapas hadn't changed at all!! The menu is well organized, and also has QR codes you can scan to see how big each tapa is. Our waitress recommended about 2-3 tapas per person, so that was what we did. We got a few rounds, trying new things and re-ordering our favorites. It's a good place to go with a group; ours had 4 people. We started off with crab croquettes, served with a spicy mayo. They were delicious, like soft Spanish crab cakes. Also in the first round we got the beef empanadas, which were really crispy and stuffed with well seasoned filling- no air pockets to be seen! We also had some mushrooms in a light jerez sauce with fresh parsley that were lovely. Then our favorite... the gambas al ajillo. These shrimp came to our table SIZZLING in a small skillet of olive oil, lots of chopped garlic, paprika, and fresh parsley. They gave some soft bread that we drenched in the hot oil and had with the shrimp on top. It was perfection. In the second round we went with some classic tapas- a very delightful crostini with jamón ibérico, manchego, and fig jam; and the comforting and savory tortilla española. We also tried the duck wings with orange cinnamon sauce, which was ok, but the fantastic oxtail crostini- that retained the beautiful gooey tendon-y texture of oxtail stew- blew it out of the water! Finally we ordered another round of gambas al ajillo, and the magnificent pulpo a la parilla- that included two huge and herby grilled octopus tentacles with roasted baby potatoes, plenty of paprika, and chimichurri sauce. The octopus was cooked perfectly, charred and crispy on the ends but still soft and pull apart tender in the middle, not rubbery at all. Altogether this meal was one of the best all out feasts I've had in a long time. And definitely the best and most flavorful Spanish food I've had outside of Spain!!

    Susan M.

    Been going to tasca for years. The food is very good and very accessible and the prices are affordable so it's a great neighborhood place!

    Food: Patatas Bravas

    Overall, a great tapas place to try. They offer several halal options with halal steak, beef, and chicken. The beef tenderloin was the highlight. Lots of excellent flavors and options to choose from. Quick and friendly service. Great seating and warm ambiance. The only downside is that parking is a hassle if you're driving in.

    Brie
    Gia H.

    All of the meat and seafood tapas were phenomenal (calamari, mussels, lamb chops, shrimp) - the ingredients were fresh and everything was cooked perfectly, the food just melted in my mouth. Regarding vegetarian options, the sautéed mushrooms are a good, but the fried artichokes and the Brie were lacking in both complexity and flavor. The paellas were SO flavorful and delicious. The rice soaks up all of the juices from the seafood and herbs and broth and brings a wonderful combination of flavor to the palette. The rice towards the bottom of the pan hardens ever so slightly and the variety of textures makes the paella so fun to eat. The churros are a must have as a finisher. In addition, the ambiance is nicely European. All of the paintings play with a light/dark theme and it feels as if you are in the shadows of an alleyway somewhere in Europe. The servers are polite and seem to enjoy themselves, which adds to the warm ambiance. You will leave very satisfied.

    Shardul T.

    * Disappointed on multiple ends * We went here for dinner. The ambiance looks really good. Seating is ample. Parking is available at a nearby Whole Foods with pass provided by the restaurant. We found that all the food lacked taste and zest. We felt as if the cook was trying to wrap up his night shift and go home. The food was made with no love. Specially the paella was absolutely ridiculous: the rice in it was hard and uncooked. Thankfully the server made sure that we got a refund for it. I would suggest extra caution while shortlisting this place for dinner.

    Mussels
    Kevin L.

    Tasca serves Spanish tapas. We were disappointed how one dimensional the food was. For example you can taste the brinyness of the mussels but that's all there was to it. The garlic white wine sauce did not come through and it was the same for the other dishes we ordered. The grilled octopus was tough from overcooking. The fried eggplant was just that. In addition, only meter parking is available and it is difficult to find.

    Ti W.

    Pretty affordable tapas place with delicious food. It feels more like the home style food instead of the fancy tapas places that you usually find in Boston. My favorite was the marinated anchovies with tomato on the bread. The tomato was more like homemade tomato sauce but it added unique flavor on top of the anchovies. The server was super helpful. She recommended the drink with the right sweetness just what I needed.

    Patatas Bravas, Pimientos del Padrón, Pollo al Ajillo, Tortilla Espanola, Albóndigas de Cordero
    Vicki M.

    Yummylicious!!!! I usually don't think to order Tapas for delivery but was looking for something different to order last weekend from our usual, and this popped up in the search. Ordered quite a few dishes- patatas bravas (my go to tapas), tomato bread (yummy), shishito peppers (first time trying this ever), lamb meatballs, ratatouille with bread, pollo chicken (really good, tender, tasty) and tortilla espanola. I like that they gave the sauce for the patatas bravas and the tomato sauce for bread separately packaged so they wouldn't get soggy. Very thoughtful! Food was great - tasty and filling! One issue with the delivery was that the driver called us on the phone but spoke no English it seemed that he could not find the address. And poor hubs went outside looking for him in the freezing temperatures. The one night that temps dropped to record freezing temps was when the driver couldn't find the building!! Luckily from the GrubHub online tracker we were able to see where the driver was - and finally connected!! Whew! Will order again and hopefully the delivery will make it next time!

    Churros
    Tuli S.

    We haven't been to tasca in forever because it's a bit far from back bay. We went last night and it was great! The food is more of a 4 for me but with service & price it becomes a 5. Always had a great time here! We had the following: Patatas bravas - Good, liked the red kinda spicy sauce Croquettes - SO much jamon. Highly recommend!! Shrimp - Yummy, also a little spicy! Lamb - Loved this, cooked perfectly and the mint sauce was great Churros - Enjoyed these but would try a diff dessert next time No pressure here to hurry and leave. We had sangria and took our time after eating. Will be back!

    Madow N.

    Tips: - Reservations are necessary on a Fri/weekend night - Get the parking pass from the restaurant that allows you to park at the Whole Foods just down the street. - Cozy ambiance. Spanish style decor. - The place was pretty packed on a Fri night. A little loud for my liking. - The tapas were pretty good. The Crispy goat cheese balls were my favorite - had a sweet filling. - There were a couple of things from the menu that we ordered that they didn't have or ran out of - There are some halal options on the menu, which is nice - Service was alright. Might try it again on a less busy night if I was already in the area.

    Priscilla M.

    Tasca was recommended by a friend for tapas over Barcelona Wine & Bar, so we made reservations for a Friday night. The ambiance is traditional Spanish -- romantic lighting, beautiful paintings, decor pieces, and yellow archways. The bathroom is clean and even has a baby changing station. Alitas de Pato - duck wings were deliciously sweet and savory Pollo al Ajillo - very flavorful boneless chicken Pulpo a la Gallega - did not love this one, the octopus was a bit rubbery and lacked in flavor Gambas al Pil Pil - I can eat this all day, also not that spicy Brie - really beautiful combo with the apple chutney, pear, and crostini Patatas Bravas - a bit disappointed with the flavor on this dish Boquerones - pretty good anchovies on tomato-garlic bread Be sure to get a pitcher of their red sangria!

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    How many servings do you get out of the Paella plate? Is that for a single person dinner?

    The Paella you see in our menu is for up to three people but you may order an individual Paella as well.

    Do you serve halal meat?

    lamb, beef and chicken is Halal in Tasca all the time

    Why is the $5 menu only for dine in when there public health officials are encouraging people to order take-out?

    Thank you for reaching out to Tasca. Like many establishments we offered two menus: Dine In Menu and Take Out Menu. We hope you will take advantage of either one and enjoy a delicious Spanish treat.… Read more

    Do you guys have heating lamps in your outdoor seating area?

    Hi Francis, For the safety of our patrons we cannot use the heating lamps as the street has a bit of an incline and it wouldn't be stable enough to not fall over.I am so… Read more

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    I have friends in Boston who have insisted that I get over to The Daily Catch in the North End…read more Oh. My. Word! This is one of those places that you remember forever. There are maybe five tables in the entire place, and you feel like you're sitting in the kitchen with the chef. A pro tip I've discovered is to arrive early for dinner--maybe around 4pm--to beat the long line that will grow outside. I cannot say enough about the freshness and quality of the food. Our group had a few small appetizers which were excellent, but the real treat was their daily swordfish special. I'm not quite sure how to describe it, other than "wow." So much flavor packed in this dish. Wine is served in regular plastic drink cups alongside fresh bread. You really do feel like you're sitting right in the middle of a great Italian kitchen. It should be noted that this is a cash-only establishment; so plan ahead. This spot is a Must Visit if you find yourself in Boston's North End.

    We decided to do Brookline as North end typically is a PITA to find parking or else pay for a…read moregarage and walk across Hanover street. This location was easy to find parking along Harvard street at a meter. We arrived at their 4pm dinner open time and they said give them 10 minutes so we ended up at the new blank street location right next door. Once in and seated, our waitress was great! Marathon Monday vibes all around town. We took a seat in the window nook. My lady loves squid ink pasta and it's different than Japanese style (doesn't stain your teeth haha). We ordered + fried calamari + mussels siciliano + aglio olio We started with the complimentary bread, with olive oil, crushed red peppers and Parmesan! The calamari was next (my must order anywhere i go to taste). Light batter fried (didn't just fall apart thankfully) nice light and crispy. The squid was fresh, not cooked rubbery and tasted great with the marinara sauce (nice hint of spice). Now i wish the portion was a tad bigger but it was yummy. The mussels is the ladies go to, for an appetizer. It came out HOT, with a lemon white wine garlic sauce. Super tasty, mussels definite shine through without the sauce/broth overpowering the natural flavor of the mussel. She finished that up quick and i had a taste myself and agree with her assessment haha. And finally the Aglio Olio, squid ink pasta with minced squid and garlic. This was a perfectly balanced dish, came out HOT be careful of the pan. The pasta and squid just melted together so well. The caramelized butter/garlic with bits of minced squid just had you scraping the pan at the end to make sure you inhale them. Great meal for two. Very satisfied. (Give us another couple ounces of fried calamari and it'd be perfect!)

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    Alive & Kicking Lobsters

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    ok who doesn't love a fantastic divey place and it IS, I'll start with the food, I got the lobster…read moreSANDWICH not roll... what a dedcant and YUMMY treat it was. I also got crab cakes to go ( they were nice and frozen for flight) if you're anywhere near this location it's a must do I did ask if they had frozen lobster to go she said not this week so I assume that just comes and goes. very friendly staff and nice picnic tables to eat on outside if you want to stay there. there is no indoor seating per se there's some tables in a tent structure and they do have a porta potty on site I was able to walk over there so it's just a nice place to sit and eat and enjoy.

    Probably my favorite "seafood meal" from this trip! For about $50 and some change, you get 2…read morelobsters, steamed mussels (or clams) and 2 pieces of corn... GREAT deal in my opinion. The lobsters and mussels were steamed to perfection, and I enjoyed them very much. The lady at the cash register was very sweet and patient, and did let us know it would take a while as the seafood were steamed fresh. It came in about 10-15 mins, so it wasn't that bad. I could imagine the wait being longer if it was crowded. The only thing I wished was a little better was the seating/dining areas. The outdoor was nice with the picnic benches but it was way too hot to be outside. The indoor section looked like a middle school cafeteria shack...which was whatever. Overall, food and service were great, ambiance could be a little better! Appreciate the sink to wash your hands after eating. Oh also, a pair of shell crakcers would be nice...had to use my hands to crack the pre-cracked shells but they were a little challenging.

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