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    MariPili Tapas Bar

    4.2 (169 reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    1/2 order Fideuà de Mariscos
    Karen C.

    Reservations: Super easy to book online Parking: Street parking available - lots of spots at 4:30pm Saturday but Capitol Hill fills up quick on the weekends. Service: Excellent. Happy hour is only served at the bar, but we actually loved that - it made the experience feel more personal. We were closer to the staff, and they were attentive, friendly, and consistently checked in on us. Food: We came for the paella but stayed for the Patatas Bravas. If I could recommend just one thing, this would be it. Perfectly crispy with an incredible sauce that had just the right balance of flavor. The happy hour tapas portions were ideal because they let us try a variety of dishes without overcommitting. The calamari was enjoyable overall, though the breading leaned a bit salty, especially when paired with the sauce. I'd skip the Fideuà de Marisco. Thankfully, we ordered a half portion. The toasted noodles had more of an oily, heavy texture rather than the satisfying "crunch" we expected, and the rockfish didn't stand out in flavor. Overall, a great happy hour spot with standout tapas - just choose your mains wisely!

    Quail lollipops
    Lucy W. H.

    Best dinner we had in Seattle this visit. The Uni flan was our favorite. Roasted carrots excellent. Paella a tad greasy but love the crunchy bits. Quail lollipops lovely and playful. Foam on the margarita atlantico has a wonderful smokiness.

    Soppressata Croissant
    Alec S.

    Absolutely the highlight of our trip to Seattle. We had some amazing meals this weekend, but the food, service and ambiance of MariPili was a stop above everything else. The décor immediately sets the stage for the meal, with a carefully collected variety of Spanish signage, photos, knickknacks and other accoutrement selected by Chef Grayson Pilar. Walking through the space to your table, you are already are primed for personalized experience. The individual plates are surely a good way to go, but the tasting menu feels like the star of the show at such a special and varied place. The menu is brought out in segments, giving you a connected set of small bites to explore and enjoy. The Flan de Erizo was an unforgettable dish for me, the brown butter mushrooms and albarino caramel adding a depth to a rich urchin based flan, something I have never even imagined before. The Croqueta de Bacalao was a delectable fried bite that transported you to the Spanish seaside with some of the best Cod I have ever had. The Cochinillo con Zorza is an absolute treat, an amazing pork dish cooked perfectly and tenderly. Drinks were great, the Fume e Albaricoques was a perfectly balanced but punchy mix of various liquors and garnished by a hearty but not overwhelming Applewood smoke. The Margarita Atlantica is a drink after my own heart, refreshing citrus, smokey mezcal and a punch of chili to balance it out. The Carajillo was a perfect nightcap, with high quality espresso to make it a true treat. Service was amazing, Chef Grayson walked us through some of the dishes herself, with the amazing waitstaff helping us through the rest of the meal. We will be waiting patiently to come back to Seattle and see what else MariPili has in store for us.

    Remolacha con Caña de Cabra - Berta with Goat Cheese
    Carolina A.

    My true rating would be 3.5, I wanted to try Mari Pili for 2 years and finally did last Friday. It was easy to get a reservation just 1 hour before. The restaurant is quite small but pleasant, and with good ambiance. I thought the service was excellent! My friend and I ordered: - Patatas bravas: they were good, best part was the sauce. 4 stars - Remolacha con Caña de Cabra (Beets with goat cheese): just ok. I found the beets too firm, almost uncooked. 2.5 stars - Filete con Pimientos de Padrón (hanger steak): just ok, 3 stars - Paella: pretty good. 4 stars - Tarta de Santiago (almond cake): really delicious! The one thing I tried from their menu that would actually get me to go back.

    Patatas bravas and croquetas de jamon
    Sage M.

    Came here for dinner with friends after making a reservation online. We were seated right away and got a great table with plenty of light and a fun, unique interior. We tried a variety of dishes based on our server's recommendations. The patatas bravas were a little underwhelming, but the croquetas de jamon and the paella tahdig were amazing. Everything else we ordered was enjoyable overall. Such a good spot for tapas with friends, and I would definitely come back to try more dishes.

    Joan L.

    First of all, amazing service by the staff, kind, helpful, and extremely attentive! My favorite dish, which I didn't take a picture of, is the POLBO A FEIRA (get this, you will not regret it!!!) omg the octopus was cooked perfectly, and the crispy potatoes, mmmhmm so good with a hint of that chili oil, was just so good! Started off the night with the Patatas Bravas, Croquetas de Jamón, Calabaza al Horno, Remolacha con Cana de Cabra, with bread to share. For drinks, I had the Xamin Vespera and their 2021 Buil & Gine Red Blend, and I absolutely enjoyed both. For dessert, the flan was amazing! (No notes). Amazing experience, really fun place, and beautiful decor. On the way to the bathroom, there are framed recipes, which adds a nice touch.

    Quail legs
    Kaelin H.

    I really loved the cozy ambiance but there were some hits and misses with the food selection that we ordered. Started off with the quail legs which were tender and well seasoned. We ordered the patatas bravas which were probably my favorite part since they were super crispy yet fluffy on the inside. From there we tried the beets and goat cheese which didn't stand out to me, the paella which was crispy but seemed overly oily, and grilled octopus which was fine but again nothing that really stood out. Service was kind though!

    HH Ham and cheese croquettes and HH stuffed olives
    April S.

    Still fantastic, still great service--missing the authentic Spanish churros previous customers ruined for the rest of us because they're expecting Mexican churros in a Spanish restaurant/bar? I'm so sorry to hear they had to remove them from the menu. I wanted to kicked off my birthday week with some churro perfection, at least we still had so many other delicious works of art served and still available. This time we ventured off the HH menu more and didn't opt for the 13 course meal. We tried all but two of the HH menu and 3 of the tapas options. So grateful the paella is one both my chorizo-loving honey and my seafood loving self can both enjoy. The croissant was a pillowy honey loving surprise and the HH burger was so perfect we ordered another. The tomato was so garden fresh, I can't stop thinking about it and we have garden fresh tomatoes at home! I'm trying to do better and end up here every quarter to sample the seasonal offerings more. One of the best finds from SRW. Grateful they take up space to expand our diverse PNW palates.

    Paella
    Warren A.

    This was a great place for tapas!! The service was excellent and so was the food and wine. Next time I will try the tasting menu so I can have everything.

    Acon sqush
    Hyunji K.

    I finally got a reservation --this place has been super hyped lately. The vibe is cozy and perfect for a drink, and everyone was genuinely friendly. But the food... was a bit of a roller coaster. It started strong: the Citricos y Finuncho salad was fantastic--bright, crisp, and the fennel aroma made it even better. Next came the croquettes de jamón, salty, creamy, and just right with wine. The photos came out blurry so I can't post them, but after that we had the polbo a Feira (octopus) and calabaza horneado (acorn squash). I was really looking forward to the octopus, but it was completely under-seasoned and just... bland. The squash, on the other hand, was delicious--the nutty sauce added so much depth. Then came the main event: the chuletas de cordero. And honestly, this is where I got disappointed. Four pieces of lamb, thinner than LA galbi, and overcooked to the point of being tough. For a dish I waited a month to try, it was a letdown. At this point, I think this place is better for grabbing a drink at the bar and maybe a couple of small bites. The food was just too hit-or-miss for me.

    Carpaccio and ensalada

    10/10! Food was delicious and such a great mix of flavor. Our server Bri was an absolute gem. Described everything as she brought it to the table and was even nice enough o give us bar recs afterwards. Spot was super cute!! Hostess was able to get us in without a reservation on a Saturday night (think they pulled a favor- definitely make a res!!) A friend got the drink experience (it's supposed to be paired with the food tasting which we didn't do) but each drink was delicious and after talking to the bartender it was clear they had passion for the drinks they were making. Such a great experience!

    Jennifer B.

    This was the best meal we had on our Seattle trip! MariPili is a Spanish tapas bar and restaurant run by Chef Grayson Pilar. The cuisine focuses on traditional Galician styles and flavors (a region of Spain I was not at all familiar with). The ambiance is cozy and authentic, and the staff were all friendly and welcoming. Our group decided to do the tasting menu with a few extra dishes thrown in, in order to get maximum exposure. PSA: You get every bite of the tasting menu (no need to select one item per course)! We started with breaded olives stuffed with cheese and chorizo (and fought over the last ones), and the meal only went up from there. There were new foods and new flavors and preparations I had never seen nor heard of before, all presented beautifully. I can't talk about every bite, but I will try to mention my highlights from each course. The green pepper gazpacho was a delight for someone who doesn't typically care for tomato-based gazpacho. The quail lollipops were perfectly tender and crispy. A perfect bite. From the second round, the croquet with sultana caramel was my favorite. The third tasting course looked like pastry, it was so beautiful. I was in awe of the San Simon, with shortbread made with drippings and that bright apple bite. This restaurant uses all the parts of the animal, so there is minimal waste. The sausage croissants sell out, so make you snag one early if you want to try one! I loved the shrimp paella, and the octopus with potatoes was one of my favorite dishes in an entire meal of standouts!! The mushrooms with the braised rabbit haunch were also extraordinary. For dessert, my advice is: Get weird. I'm telling you. We had the tomato custard tart with black garlic ice cream and the manchego cheesecake with grape compote, at the recommendation of our server, and I am so glad we did! They were nothing like I expected and I would get both again! Chef Grayson is a genius! The carajillo cocktail was a great way to finish off the meal, even for me, who is not typically a coffee drinker! What an absolutely extraordinary experience. I need to go back and try the rest of the menu!

    Octopus!
    Marino H.

    MariPili's food was fantastic, definitely one of the better restaurants in Seattle and one of the few European tapas options, alongside places like Itto's. My only hesitation to being a regular is the price. The cocktails were fine but not super memorable. The octopus and carpaccio and most everything I ordered was delicious, and service attentive. I'd highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - MariPili Tapas Bar

    Is it easy to tell from the menu which items are (or can be) gluten free? We'll be there this weekend.

    One of the waitstaff's first questions for you once you are seated is if there are any diet or allergy restrictions among your party. They will guide you through the menu based on that. Hope that helps!

    Which menu items are gluten free?

    We have a wide variety of gluten free items on our menu. Some highlights from the hot tapas menu that are gluten free is our Paella Tahdig, Abuela's Garbanzos, and Broccolio con Flan De Queso. We also have gluten free entrees and desserts!

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