The four of us ordered 10 items in total and we were more than full! Everything was so yummy. Highly recommend! Would come back again Recommend items: -Paella (the rice is crispy and very well seasoned) -Croissant (perfectly crispy with well balanced tahini honeycomb sauce) -octopus (very well seasoned and tender, paired with pickled onions and crispy potatoes) -Apple pie (needs to preorder since it takes 45 mins to be freshly baked. Such a stunner. Puff pastry with stuffed caramelized apples and pork, sounds odd but u can barely take the pork just a hint of savoriness. With a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Perfect way to end the dinner read more

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Got a reservation through opentable on a Friday night for 4, very easy. Service was excellent, staff knew a lot about the items on the menu. When it came to the food, our group shared 6 dishes. The fried olives were excellent with a salty bite, the beets and goat cheese combo was excellent as well. The two dishes pictured were the croissant and the cod dishes, which had a lot of complex flavors. The paella was oily and the steak, though cooked to a medium/medium rare, was not the easiest to cut through. Would recommend all the other dishes we had. Would return for the tasting menu! read more

MariPili Tapas Bar - Croissant - Spanish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

MariPili Tapas Bar - Remolacha con Caña de Cabra - Berta with Goat Cheese - Spanish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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. read more

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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. read more

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So good. And the staff is amazing. Would definitely go again. Cocktails were great too.

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Food is carefully prepared and quite niche. I'd say the experience is also something you are paying for. We sat at the bar which I thought was the best because we got to watch the bartender as she curated drink orders. Went for restaurant week and every course came out at a timely matter. The vibes are dark and sultry - many people were on dates. Definitely a splurge and the food does not disappoint. Didn't take any photos because it felt rude to do so given the atmosphere. read more

Overall really impressed with this place, really nice spot with good service and great food. We made reservations for 7:30 and we got there maybe 10 minutes early and our table was ready at around 7:38, which isn't too bad and they were nice about it and offered to let us order our drinks while waiting. We quickly ordered and got our food and most things were really good. The group favorite was octopus with everyone liking this the most. 2/3 of our group including me thought the steak was not good and far far too chewy. The mashed potatoes that came with it was really good though. I really liked the salad, really light and refreshing and flavorful loved the citrus slices and it made it so pretty! The bread and mushroom was also really good, just heavier than I thought and I think the key is to eat the bread and mushroom and the crunchy part all together. The bread is a bit heavy and the mushroom is a bit sour which suprised me, and they're both pretty soft and combining it with the crunchy part is so good. I would skip the chocolate cake, just okay. The service was also really nice and friendly, only thing to note was that my friend ordered another wine when we ordered dessert since they said it would take 15 minutes and the next time the waiter stopped by they took the glass and seemed to have forgotten about the drink. My friend didn't want the drink anymore cause it'd been awhile so we decided to not correct them so overall we didn't mind. Overall I think the experience was pretty good and I would come back read more

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Great place for a date night. Has a front and a back dining room. They have a regular tapas menu and a tasting menu (tapear tapearei for $70--the owner mentioned it was changing next week, so I think it might change seasonally). We highly recommend the tasting menu. It had 13 small bites including dessert. There was such a variety of flavors. We wanted a light meal and the restaurant allowed us to get one tasting menu and one drink pairing for the two of us. We also ordered a patatas bravas. (I had to try them since they seem different at the different tapas places and who doesn't like potatoes? I actually found them a bit too salty but still good.) We were actually a bit overfull after all of it but enjoyed every bite. The pacing was perfect. The service was friendly. We plan to go again for Seattle Restaurant Week in a couple of weeks since the menu is changing. Highly recommend. read more

MariPili Tapas Bar - tasting menu - Spanish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ambiance was very relaxed. Came here on a Friday night for a double date. Service was good. Waiter was quite attentive. He explained what the plates were and gave us tidbits on what he enjoyed. We went with a couple of his recommendations. Food wise, the portions were a little larger than typical tapas, we were able to split each dish between the 4 of us. Each dish was unique and flavorful. We loved the octopus. We would definitely come back and try the other dishes. read more

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Came here on a weekend and made reservations ahead of time. It was fairly busy, so I would recommend making reservations. Tapas are always good to share, so we ordered several different plates to share across 4 people. The patatas bravas and the quail lollipops were my favorite of what we ordered. I enjoyed the sauces from the dishes. The gnocchi that came with the cod was very small. The paella was tasty and had a good crisp to it. Overall, I think the flavor of most dishes were good, but the sizing of the plates were small compared to other tapas bars. The place itself was very cute and brought me back to Portugal with all of the colorful tiles and Spanish influence. read more

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Loved this place! Very fun atmosphere, great service, good sangria. The Croquetas de Jamon and Bacallau a marineira were our favorite items. The food was all good besides the patatas bravas which were a weird style and very mid. Spent like $100 a person to eat a big meal with a few rounds of drinks for everyone read more

was really excited to check this restaurant with our friends, came with a group of 6 but was overall pretty unimpressed by the mediocre food and high prices - patacas campesinas: best item! don't see sunchokes very often so it was a more unique menu as well with good flavor - paella tahdig: this was decent, wish there was more crispy rice but wasn't too crazy about it - polbo a feira: the octopus was nice but the sauce was really salty, i actually enjoyed the crispy potatoes here more than the patatas bravas but the combination of the two was an odd pairing - zamburinas: saw good reviews so had high hopes but the scallop was sort of fishy and just ok most of the food tended to be really salty with overpowering sauce read more

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i did a generational run for seattle restaurant week! meaning, during the dates of SRW, i almost exclusively ate at restaurants that were part of the event. the first place i visited was maripili, located in first hill near seattleU. their SRW special was a delicately prepared set of appetizer tapas courses, then an entree course, to be finished by a dessert course. this was one of the more expensive options for SRW at $65. the inside of the place is fairly small (even including the extra space in the back) with tight corridors, but it is decorated very well. the decor reminds me of a countryside spanish home. the small space is maximized well, so while it is tight, it can fit quite a few people. the service was pretty good. the only hiccup my friends and i ran into was that they were severely behind on their reservations due to a traffic incident and it just made a huge wave. on top of that, the previous party that was at the table we had reserved took much longer than expected (they arrived at open and were there for over three hours!)... so we sat over 45 minutes late. they were extra nice about everything though and comped all of our drinks which i was (happily) shocked at. was it worth it for SRW? yes! don't let the size of the tapas fool you. each course comes with three items to build up to the entree. the entree itself is actually pretty large. by the time the dessert course was coming out, i felt almost completely full. again, this was one of the pricier options for restaurant week, but it was worth every penny. i will definitely come back again outside of the event. read more

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Some of the best food I've had in a while, cozy, chill atmosphere, gorgeous decor, and unique menu. Our favourite main dishes were the cod and the octopus, and the desserts (chocolate milk bread and the goat cheese fritters) were unreal. The mains had well-balanced and powerful flavours, while the deserts were rich and unlike anything I have tried before. The staff was super kind and professional, helping inform our choices around the menu. We ordered 4 dishes and 2 desserts between 3 people, and left full. There is a bar section and tables at the front of the restaurant, but also a very cozy dining space behind the kitchen (which is where we sat). Parking is tough in the area. read more

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We need more Spanish tapas places in Seattle But for now, this one will do the trick. The happy hour here is a really good deal for what you get. Their sangria is so beautiful with hints of peppercorn and I felt like the bartender took so much time and care with creating it. I loved going through the happy hour tapas menu and just sampling little bites of food. I tried most of the happy hour menu and nothing really stood out to me, but overall it was a good experience. their patatas bravas are really good as well as any fried food such as the croquettes. I also do like their Canelones pasta dish with eggplant. While it is vegan, it is still pretty creamy and the fresh handmade pasta sheets are so delicious. I would definitely come back again and it's a great place to come with friends to share food with! read more

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At this price point the service, as well as the value and the quality of the food, is not what I would expect (+$100/person). The staff is friendly but not particularly attentive - water refills were very occasional, and it was sometimes difficult to catch anyone's attention to order additional menu items (I would encourage ordering everything at once, if you are at all pressed for time). The lack of attention to detail filters down to the food in some cases as well - we were not fans of the zamburinos (scallops) or the Rabo (oxtail). The scallops were smothered in a cilantro-heavy sauce (it looks more like a judicious dollop/garnish in other diners' photos of this dish?), and the oxtail/sauce in the Rabo dish was scattered, slapdash, on a thin layer of soggy/brothy noodles. Very unbalanced, and the visual presentation was not appetizing. We weren't big fans of the flavors of either of these dishes, too (very one-note; cilantro scallops and brown-on-brown/greasy oxtail noodles) - and the portion sizes! Ha. $28 for a 7" plate of food (Rabo) is very... Seattle in 2025, I suppose. That all being said: some of the dishes that we tried were excellent. In particular: the quail lollipops and the sunchokes. I'm not sure that I would come back solely for those two things, but credit where it is due - they were both sensational. Quail was crispy and succulent; the sunchokes were perfectly cooked as well. read more

MariPili Tapas Bar - Quail "lollipops" - Spanish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wanted to try this place for awhile and it was fine. A really cute date spot- interior, walkability, etc. service was friendly. Food wise- was fairly let down. I'd heard nothing but good things but of the items we ordered, the best was the beets- fresh, beety, just overall really strong. The octopus was bland, lacked seasoning, we needed to ask for salt, the crispy potatoes on the side were crispy and perfectly seasoned. The steak also lacked salt, peppers had a bitter after taste for me, so I was one and done. The paella wasn't bad but it was more greasy than crispy. Maybe an off day? read more

We had so much amazing food here! I did the tasting menu with the wine pairing and my husband had some tapas from the broader main menu, including the potatoes everyone raves about and an intriguing elk ossobuco. I was pleasantly surprised and delighted by my tasting menu cheese course! At least 2 of the 3 bites jumped out for me via whatever secret ingredient was added to the top. The savory cheese with the sweeter flavor was elevated pulled up by the topping... it was a firework of flavor! The restaurant is so wonderfully adorable and cozy, I felt like we had been transported to Europe! And our servers were great, explaining each item and course as it came out. I also very much appreciate that the tasting menu was quite affordable for all the flavor and presentation effort (down to the actual dishes!) that went into it. read more

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Great experience having dinner here! I love a good tapas bar and they're just aren't that many options in Seattle. This place is a gem! Three of us had dinner and they recommended about three plates per person. It was a lot of food and we definitely had leftovers, but it was great to be able to try so many things. Everything we had was very good! Also had an amazing mocktail with cardamom in it. Cozy atmosphere and it is in the old café presse location, so it was nice to go back there. Very good service, course the dinner very well so we did not feel rushed and also not overwhelmed by the pace. Highly recommended! read more

MariPili Tapas Bar - Spanish Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We had an out of town visitor who we had not seen for 8 years, and with her dietary restrictions we needed a small plate dinner, We chose MariPili after she reviewed the menu tp make sure her dietary needs could be accomodated, and wow, I am glad we did. I love tapas and this did not disappoint. Between us we ordered 7 dishes and a jug of sangria. Every dish was wonderful. They offer a 5 course tasting menu with pairings as well as an a la carte menu, which we chose to order from. we ordered the Olivops, fried olives stuffed with Spanish cheese and chorizo, which were spectacular, Patacas Campesinas which was lovely, the Brocoli con Patatas which everyone raved about, the Calamares con Zorza which was a flavor bomb, Bacallau á Mariñeira which was lovely, Polbo á Feira, which was great, but the weakest of the dishes we chose, the Paella Tahdig which my wife at every last morsel of. the shrimp on the paella was particularly good. The sangria was ok, served with sliced oranges grapes and sweet peppercorns. All in all, my view is that when you go out to eat, you need to eat somewhere that makes food you cannot make at home. Although pricey (about$270) for a simple night out, this was a memorable meal and I am sure we will go there again on special occasions. read more

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My friends and I have been wanting to go to MariPili Tapas Bar for awhile and it definitely did not disappoint. The ambiance was super cute and had great vibes - perfect spot for a date night. There aren't a ton of seating options so I highly recommend making a reservation in advance! The service was great and the server was awesome at providing recommendations. Everything on the menu looked fantastic so we were a bit indecisive. For three people, we settled on 5 dishes + a dessert and it turned out to be the perfect amount! It was a bit pricey for tapas but overall including a glass of wine each, the bill turned out to be about $65/pp including tip. Everything was super tasty but the Paella Tahdig was the most memorable! I look forward to coming back and potentially trying the tasting menu which seems like a great deal for $70/pp. read more

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A wonderful place in Cap Hill to celebrate a special occasion. Although it's a bit pricey, the food is delicious, simple, and well executed. We split the following: 1. Paella Tahdig - loved the super crispy rice and flavorful infusion of oil and Spanish influences. 2. Patatas bravas - potatoes were crispy and seared well. Our favorite part was the hits of garlic aioli complemented with the red sauce. 3. Bacallau a Marineria - fish was pretty decent but maybe a bit too simple. The sauce was elegant with a slight tartness. But by far the gnocchi was the most impressive part. It was so smooth and rich, it almost tasted like a scallop. 4. Pumpkin donuts - some of the best donuts I've had in Seattle! Was not expecting this. They were steamy and rich, with warming spices and a delightfully fluffy texture. Only wish we had bigger portions for the price. The touch of smoked cheesecake was a little too sweet but the donuts stood alone as impressive. They added a special touch for the birthday we celebrated: a candle with dessert and thoughtful birthday wishes made the evening even more memorable. read more

Had quite a pleasant dinner experience at MariPili! Made a reservation the day of for bar seating. The decor and bar area was gorgeous - I really loved how cozy and well lit the restaurant was. We ordered 3 dishes to split. Croquetas de Jamón - delicious, served hot and the bechamel was so creamy. Less Jamon than expected. I thought I'd need a sauce but the bechamel was so rich that a sauce may have been overkill. Patatas Bravas - really well cooked potatoes for the cut and thickness. I usually prefer thinner crispier potatoes and but I this was still a great take on Patatas Bravas. However, it was a bit too salty and I would've liked more sauce. Ended up being my least fave of the night. Paella Tahdig was my favorite of the night. The rice could've been crispier but I enjoyed every bite. The shrimp was PERFECTLY cooked and fresh. This was a great shareable. Service was great! Everyone was very attentive and kind. Would come again! read more

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The place was a vibe and I loved the energy of the owner. It was a nice date or friend catch up over shared family style meal type place. My partner and I came and order 3 different tapa dishes to share. We came for the paella and it lived up to the hype. The garlic aiolli drops on top were so good! Shrimp perfectly cooked and we tasted so much flavor in the rice. Made me wish portions were larger , but it was what was expected for tapas. Highly recommend! The octopus was good, but I wish had more flavor or came with more of the garlic chili sauce they gave. The crispy potatoes were a hit though. I liked the crispiness on the outside and how it didn't feel over fried because the inside was so soft. The robo was mid. I expected more but the flavors threw me off. The sauce was a bit overpowering and too saucy , I couldn't taste the oxtail or anything. There was an irony taste to the sauce that took away from the enjoyment of this dish. I was really excited for it but a bit disappointed. Really glad we left some potatoes from octopus dish to dip with this sauce to even out the flavors and texture. Service was great and fun! read more

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The biggest pros for me are the decor of the interior (amazing!) and the service (incredibly friendly!). The food certainly isn't bad; it's definitely creative, and I found most of what I ate delicious save for a few exceptions. My advice to anyone who's interested in going here would be to not do the tasting menu -- they do have one very substantial pork dish near the end of the meal (with bread!), but overall I did not find it worth the price. The à la carte menu seemed incredible, though, and I look forward to hopefully going back to try some of it! read more

A new favorite! We had dinner at the bar and loved talking with the staff while eating such yummy tapas. AND, for the first time ever, I finally had churros that were fresh and delicious!! read more

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A delicious Seattle spot especially if you love Spanish food. We did the tasting menu and it was fantastic. Some traditional tapas along with some unique spins on flavors. Highly recommend. What made it extra special? We ordered full glasses of a few wines and split them so we made our own wine flight. Great way to try the wine options! read more

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Food was decent. I had the tasting menu, she had à la cart. It was nice that the whole table didn't have to do the tasting menu. However, I would not recommend the tasting menu. The portions were tiny, basically a bite each and not very filling I ended up eating half of her à la carte dishes as well. Of the 15 or 16 bites in the tasting menu, only a couple of them were very good. I'm rating it 3 stars versus more or less based on the fact that I would probably go back to try a few more of the à la carte dishes before settling in my final decision. The service was attentive and good. I was a little shocked/offended that their corkage fee was basically athird of our check. That's just unacceptable. The corkage was more than most of the bottles of wine they serve. Again, that's absurd. read more

My husband and I came here to celebrate Valentine's Day and had the most amazing time. We like to sit at the bar so we can have a closer interaction with the staff and they were all phenomenal! Everyone was very friendly and attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. The food is tapas style so the bites are small, which means you get to try a little of everything. We had the croquetas de Jamón and the Olivos to start. My husband loved the olivos and I was a big fan of the croquetas. We followed that with the broccoli con patatas and the sobrasada croissant. I could have had 10 of the croissants! Lastly we had the "Zamburiñas" and the arroz meloso. The scallops were instagram worthy and so delicious, while the arroz practically melted in your mouth. I paired it all with a sangria and then a glass of wine while my husband had beer. 10/10! Cannot wait to go back and try the Tapear Tapearei. Thank you Chef Grayson and Tony for a wonderful evening! read more

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Food - the food is always amazing and authentic - I have been twice. As the spouse and daughter-in-law of Gallegos, I can confirm that they all approved. Even the patatas bravas, which were somewhat different in presentation, still tasted exactly like what they should. They also usually have quite a few vegetarian options to try which is also a win for me. Go early or they will run out of the pulpo and churrasco! All the items we did get were a hit still though. The drinks were also very good - I highly recommend any of their gin and tonics or wines. And the tinto de verano (which came with a salt rim but it was actually pretty good that way). The only draw back is the cost relative to portion sizing (even for tapas), thus 4 instead of 5 stars. Service - very attentive and informative if you're not familiar with tapas style or Spanish food. They kept water glasses filled, drinks coming as requested, and food coming regularly without overwhelming. Ambiance - very modern and chic spot with some very gallego and general Spanish decor. It's a cozy but smaller spot so make sure you have a reservation if it's a weekend or prime time on a weekday. read more

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We went to restaurant week last night & thoroughly enjoyed our experience! Yes it was $65 & we've never had most of these food specialties in these tapas ways. I thought I wouldn't have loved the sea urchin flan. I was blown away. The service was wonderful. The ambiance was great as this place is bigger than it looks. read more

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Tonight was the second time we have been to MariPili. We loved our first experience---and also the space, reminiscent of Café Presse (gone but not forgotten). As much as I miss the later, I love what MariPili has done with the space. This tapas restaurant feels so cozy and inviting. We were tempted by the tasting menu (they have an urchin mousse for gods sake) but we elected to order of their tapas bar menu instead. A few highlights: -Sandia Especial: a spicy rum-based drink with fresh watermelon. -Crequetas de Jamén: A great croquette. Love the bechamel cheese. -The Patas Bravas: Perfectly crisp and the red sauce and aioli are great pairings. -The Canelones: a vegan pasta with eggplant. It is rich, nuanced, and balanced. As much as I love meat, I didn't miss it. Amazing vegan cooking. -Paella Tahdig: A great shrimp paella. -Bacallau a Mariñeira: This lingcod dish was the star of the show. The best bite we had all night (I wanted an entrée size portion). -La Bica: a very nuanced and balance dessert with bone marrow cake, rhubarb, and strawberry syrup. The service was okay. Present but not very connective. Each dish was brought out by a member of the kitchen staff (several different chefs). Some were more connective than others. Our waiter was not too attentive and we were always running out of water (please just leave a pitcher at the table). Prices are steep, but in my opinion the quality justifies the cost. read more

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