As this was the only tapas bar open before 5pm on a Saturday, I decided to give it a try since I really wanted paella. The paella was generous for the amount we paid...12pp and was loaded with 3 types of seafood and chicken and chorizo. I was delightfully surprised that it had calamari as most places like to skimp on the seafood. The Malbec I had was good and reasonably priced. I would return. read more

Went here last night for new year's Eve dinner.. Horrible mistake. First we had 3 different servers. Second when asked for bread he put mine on my plate and my girlfriends on the actual table and walked away. Third when he came back I asked for parmesan cheese. When he brought it there was mold on it. When I placed my order I asked for every plate to come out one after another so they wouldn't be smothering the table, and still hot when we where ready to eat. They messed that up too. Mussels came out which where ok. Once we're where done we waited 10 mins for our next plate. Their was only 2 other tables in the restaurant. Next we where supposed to get the ceviche. Instead we got the chorizo which was not that great. As soon as that hit the table the same guy turned around and brought the empanadas. I explained to him that the guy who took our order was going to have everything come out one by one. So clearly they made everything at once anyway. I asked him if he was going to be giving me the same empanadas or new ones he said new ones and started to walk away. When he turned around he put it on another table and told them it was a mistake and on the house. I laughed. As he was walking away from that table the second guy brought or the ceviche, so at this point we only took like one bite of the chorizo. They argued in the middle of the dining room for a brief second then returned to the kitchen. When we finished the chorizo we waited another 10 mins. The guy came over to upsell us on wine which we already said we were ok with at the moment. I asked where are other plate was, he said "ohhh are you done" very sarcastically.. Now he brings out the ceviche again. It looked promising until my girlfriend found out the Shrimp was completely raw... I got up and told her let's go. When we went to the front to pay for our wine. He got pissed and took the ceviche said don't worry about it happy new year. Our visit was not good at all... read more

Paella - Raw shrimp - Spanish Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Mostly everything we had here was very delicious. We tried various kinds of tapas and we were all loving everything we tried. The funny thing was the biggest let down turned out to be the namesake, the paella. My wife and I shared the lobster Paella for 2 and it wasn't too great to either of us. It was just ok. We even found a completely uncooked shrimp in the middle of it, I guess because it had cooked unevenly :( My desert was great. A vanilla creme brule with fresh berries. Loved it! The paella was a let down but the overall meal was quite a treat. read more

Can not beleive this was our first visit, the owner Jamie is so kind from the moment you come in amd the food was amazing! Honestly a 5 star hidden gem. read more

I've been here twice now, including once very recently. I left rather disappointed. The Paella left a lot to be desired. The tastes, flavors and textures were mediocre at best. The scallops were tiny and almost undercooked, and there could have been a bigger platter with more seafood in general. Not worth the money we paid. The ambiance is decent and the staff is nice, but delicious and plentiful food is what I really wanted from here. Next time, I'm heading to NYC for that. read more

Overpriced for what you get. We had the paella twice. Both times it was extremely greasy and didn't really have the flavor that a paella should have. I'd say, their best dish is the complimentary bread they serve. To be fair, the wait staff and ambience is great but the food is lacking. Hope this helps. read more

Is this resturant still in business? We went there on July 3rd it was closed. We tried to call multiple times today, no one answered the calls. ??? read more

The food here is fantastic! My wife and I love to split 3 or 4 tapas and always leave full. I think this is the most underrated restaurant in Norwalk it not the state. read more

Certainly not worth the money nor the time. Will never return to pay Manhattan prices (in a restaurant facing a car dealership in quite a sketchy area) for sub-par food. I wonder how long they've been in business... - 2 waiters and ~13 tables. Waited 30mn between courses. Torture! - Price: on the expensive side given food quality, portions, and area (sketchy area). -Food: started with the serrano ham + manchego cheese tapas. We're looking at 4 MINI pieces of toasted bread with ham, cheese, tomato, and mesclun salad. $15 for those. It was good but a pure rip-off given the size vs price ratio. Then had the paella valencia for two ($25 a head). Portion is really for 1 person or 2 people who are not hungry. Paella tasted bland, I could have made rhe same at home. read more

I cannot understand all the rave reviews. The food was OK at best. The place was nice enough and service was good. I have had much better tapas at the other places! read more

Came in around 4:30ish in the afternoon and we were the only party in the restaurant. Food was in general pretty good. Love the grilled baby octopus with fresh black peppers, tender and tasty. Sautéed shrimp was great too with a very strong garlic taste. Shrimp ceviche and burrata were great too (note that both dishes contain a lot of cilantro, which I don't mind but my husband is not a big fan). Mussels in green sauce was tender and flavorful but had a slight fishy smell. read more

Paella - Rabbit and snail paella - Spanish Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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We completely love this place, the environment es perfect, the food exquisite, the service charming and friendly even the music is perfect

Perfecto! We were looking for a place that had paella after our friend from England tweeted about it (lol) and this place hit the spot. Located in Central Norwalk, this place is absolutely amazing & beautiful. The music was calming, the decor is beautifulll. We sat in the bar area (there's a more restaurant-styled area for more intimacy if you'd like). The service is A+, very attentive & very friendly. The food was *drools* - AWESOME. Tapas were tasty. We went for dinner, so the price for Paella de Mariscos (shrimp, mussels, clams, squid, & scallops) was 25pp but the serving size was enough for 3 or 4 people, at least 1 serving each (we both had 2 servings & had leftovers to bring home). The drinks were perfect, my mixed drink was definitely worth the price, my friends wine was wonderful. It was my first time ever having paella with my friend (who's Colombian) who went to Spain, where she had paella, and her compliments for dinner here was that the food was flavorful, very rich, and next to going to Spain it was the one of the best experiences she's had at a Spanish restaurant ever. Everything was great about Paella. Absolutely no complaints! The atmosphere, the food, and the service. I will definitely be returning. read more

This place is a jewel. I don't know why we didn't find this place sooner. When we went in there no one was there. . The menu was huge. Our first thought was ""not good sign". But then we ordered the ox tail tapas. They were amazing. The next dish- shrimp with garlic was even better. We got a large salad and they served delicious rolls with olive oil. Ham and cheese croquettes were outstanding . Anchovy's were amazing. Artichokes were fabulous. All this was topped off by a fabulous Spanish wine suggested by the own. We did not have paella. Absolutely love this place. We had many more dishes but I can't remember the names. Just remember thinking WOW. I love this place! The action next door makes it even more special. Make sure you get a window seat so can watch the characters going in and out of the liquor store next door. It's a fascinating show of downtown life. This a very special liquor store and the people coming and going make for great entertainment. Love love love this place! read more

What a marvelous surprise! Tucked away in an older, more citified part of town, my wife, daughter and I found this delightful restaurant with the help of Yelp and were thoroughly delighted with every aspect of it...from the extensive, perfectly executed menu to the quite reasonable prices to the warm, friendly service. We had several different versions of Paella and each one was a 5 star winner. If you are a genuine Foodie, I promise you will be thrilled with this delightful dining experience. read more

a great place for Tapas and a great spanish wine list. not sure what match's just ask the staff. everything is fresh and the specials are not to be missed. read more

Ok I was at another restaurant, a brew pub in Norwalk. I had to get the awful taste of poorly brewed beer and the crappiest buffalo wings I've ever had out of my mouth, so I ran to the old faithful and boy was I not disappointed. Incredible apps. Fresh food. Unbelievable service. In town or out of town. Don't waste time. Get here and be pleasantly surprised. Often you don't give enough praise to the places you depend on. This is it. No better place in Fairfield county! read more

Outstanding in every way. Food is fresh and delicious. Sangria was the best I have ever had. This is one restaurant that you just can't miss. The very best. D.J. Sexton read more

Driving back to the city on 95, I saw Yelp had given this place 41/2 stars. My girlfriend lived in Spain and loves tapas, so we gave it a try. Tapas were excellent. The codfish fritters and the beef tenderloin with sauteed peppers and onions were A-one. The mussels were very tasty and I enjoyed the pork tenderloin, though it wasn't to my girlfriend's taste. The only disappointment was the tortilla; it lacked the sweet onion flavor we've enjoyed. Atmosphere and service were quite nice as well. read more

Paella is a beautiful place with a very nice environment. Its food is flavorful, and it has reasonable prices. However, it is not something memorable. read more

You can't beat $15 for 3 tapas for llunch. We went there wirh a collegue and had 6 different plates to share. Food is amazing, we both loved goat cheese in hot tomatoe souce. It was not crowded at all and I can't wait to come back for dinner and try all these mouth watering tapas with wine. read more

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Every single time I come here all you'll ever hear when the food arrives at the table is, "mmmmmmmmm". The staff here are so friendly and the food is amazing. Definitely a high recommended restaurant in this area. read more

I ate here with the hubs last night. Everything was fantastic. We had the special mushroom croquettes, morcilla, pear salad and the classic paella. The food was very tasty, especially the morcilla. Service was efficient. The chef was greeting the diners at the tables. A lovely evening. read more

Whenever we go the staff is always attentive and friendly and the food very very good. Great variety of small plates or main entrees. I will continue to go back. read more

Amazing food quality and presentation. Service was impeccable. Attentive. Sat in bar section for dinner. It to has great ambiance. I would say one of best restaurants in Fairfield County. read more

Best food I have had in CT in many many years - since the demise of Meson Galica. Jaime is at the top of his game and the kitchen is as clean as an operating room as usual. Perfection in a meal for someone who really enjoys great fresh food read more

Three of us tried Paella last night, and we thought it was great. We started with the roasted vegetable salad, and a pear salad, and both were delicious. My husband and I shared the classic paella, and it was excellent. Our daughter had a roast pork entree, which was also great. The sangria was yummy, and my white Spanish wine was different and very tasty. There are many items that are gluten free (all of the paellas), and the food was very good. I saw the negative comments about the neighborhood. I don't think it's scary, it's just going through a transition. This is within walking distance of the Garden Cinema, and it's also about a mile from the Merritt 7 office complexes (for lunch, or for people staying at the hotels near there). We will definitely go back--for lunch or dinner. read more

Jaime is a great cook and an even better host. We have been to Paella many times over the years and the consistency of the food is amazing. One small disappointment is that an octopus tapa has vanished from the menu but everything that remains is wonderful. The codfish fritters were light, the various chorizo dishes were nicely seasoned, and the shrimp with chickpea puree is amazing. The great food is matched to an excellent wine list (you may have to ask for it - don't just go by the small list that is on the menu). Obviously the many regions of Spain are represented but there is a good selection from elsewhere - Chile, Argentina, Italy, and California. While we usually stick to just tapas, we did order a vegetable paella last night. Like all of the signature dishes, it was a large portion (they say for 2 but serves more easily) and wonderfully made. read more

We have been here a few times a year and never disappointed! Tonight, Sat 4 of us came for tapas & Paella. We started drinks with a wonderful Rioja, and Spanish beers, then had tapas of octopus (great), shrimp (wow.. Used up the bread in the sauce it was so good), snails in black beans was unique and a great taste sensation, and the squid was wonderful as the salad of Mozzarella, red pepper, tomato & balsamic which was fantastic. Then we had a seafood lobster Paella which was perfect! Highly recommend and great attentive service. Always Enjoy it here, so if in mood for a Spanish sensational restaurant, you can't do much better in Fairfield County. read more

Paella - Seafood Lobster Paella - Spanish Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

My husband and I visited Paella after finding it on Groupon. We were so impressed we can't wait to go back! The food is GREAT and it is so reasonable priced, plus the portions are large! The service was also wonderful as so many other reviewers have mentioned. We can't wait to return. read more

I love this restaurant. The service is attentive, the tapas are fabulous, the presentations chic and the wine selections are wonderful. Plus the ambiance is romantic and intimate. Always a pleasure to go there. I have yet to try their paella but that's what will keep me going back! read more

Great atmosphere. Tapas were delicious and 3 were plenty for 2. Went on Wednesday, and was quiet. Only concern was the weak sangria. Will go back read more

I am in LOVE! Since moving to CT from Chicago I have been on a hunt for the perfect tapas restaurant, a place I can have a glass.. or a pitcher of red sangria.. feast on queso de cabra, calamares ala plancha and aceitunas.. Barcelona didn't cut it for me... and just a few hours ago, I stumbled upon Paella.. I am a tapas snob.. in fact.. probably addicted to good tapas.. I will eventually retire in Spain just so I can eat tapas every night.. bathe me in red sangria.. ok that was TMI. Well I love Paella, the décor is comfortable and beautiful, loved the gypsy kings playing in the background, and the food.. well.. to die for.. I had calamares ala plancha for dessert, that's how much I loved it. The owner Jaime runs a great staff and I expect to frequent this fine establishment.. over and over again.. delicious and delightful! read more

Went here to celebrate my moms birthday. We made a reservation for a party of 7 got seated right away but got seated all the way by the window. Service started off great got offered drinks & order for appetizers. Appetizers came right away & it was actually delicious. As we sat & waited the place was freezing cold. We asked plenty of times for them to turn the heat up. We say there with our coats on pretty much the whole time. The waiters never came around to refill our glasses or ask of we wanted extra bread. We waited about 45 mins for our food, when we finally got our food the rice was hard & uncooked we had to speak to the manager & send it back. Sat there for another 25 min waiting on the food to come back out. The whole experience was horrible for the food being so pricy. Never again will we be coming back to this place read more

4 of us had dinner here last night, we all loved it. We had a bunch of tapas items and then shared a main course. Each was different and so good, it was hard to pick a favorite. We had the cold veggie salad, cod fish fritters, sardines, anchovies and salmon entree. The flavors were wonderful, we oohed and aahed over each. There were also beef, pork seafood and chicken choices as well. I am certain we would have loved any one of them. The service was excellent too. This restaurant was recently redecorated beautifully. It is very comfortable and not noisy, the bar is separate from the dining area which was a smart thing to do. This restaurant is in an odd area, downtown Norwalk, which is pretty quiet at night, but safe. The diners looked upscale, but it didn't seem to be "trendy" yet. I will certainly tell my friends and return again soon. We had an excellent rice pudding for dessert, but the layered cheesecake at the next table looked amazing. Well, there will be a next time. Sangria was good too, we tried the red. read more

Used the Groupon deal, it's just a scam. Groupon claims an "up to" value, but you can't really get that value since the three tapas ($8-$12) doesn't worth the amount Groupon claims. Since we don't drink, we asked whether we can exchange the "$25 pitcher sangria" to something else, he agreed we exchange for one tapas. The tapas are just mediocre, kind of like heated canned food. It's on a not so good neighbourhood. It doesn't worth the money, doesn't even worth the amount we paid on Groupon. read more

There is a bright new restaurant in Norwalk. It is the Paella Restaurant, Tapas and Wine Bar. The La Paella, in the same location, closed in July for renovations and a wondrous new restaurant is about to open. What was a small cozy place has now more than doubled in size with a bright well spaced white linen dining room and a separate high table tapas and wine bar. Everything is done in raw wood with lots of light and a very modern yet welcoming feel. It is open for shakedown but the official opening is November 2nd. The menu, like the restaurant, has grown too. Now there are 24 Tapas plus specials, 6 salads, 7 different Paellas plus a half dozen other entrees. We tried it Thursday and had a great meal! The owner, Jamie Lopez, is now also the chef.We began with 4 huge beautifully grilled fresh sardines which could have easily been an entree for $10! My wife had the pan seared duck breast with Spanish rice,sautéed spinach and finished in a Spanish sherry sauce. She ate most of it with her eyes closed in delight. I had the Arroz con mariscos which is rice prepared with shrimp,scallops, squid, mussels, and cockles in a saffron lobster sauce. It is a huge dish with great flavor and an amazing amount of seafood. Being a wine bar there is a very good selection of by the glass wines. I tried only two reds but felt I wanted to come back and try more. We ended with a flan and you say ho hum but this flan had its surprises. It was light and airy, topped with brandy infused orange rind stands and accompanied with fresh raspberries. We are going back soon. read more

The best Mediterranean/Spanish food in CT...hands down. ridiculous wine/champagne list and the manager/owner, Mani is the man!! on a scale of 1-10 the food is a 10. Your missing out if you don't try it. read more

Great atmosphere with relaxing feel we ordered the calamari & kebab tapas which were both delicious. That calamari was filled with so much flavor. Then we ordered the Paella with chicken and seafood which was slamming. Overall we loved the food and service was great. read more

Excellent tapas and sangria!! Jaime took great care of us. Generous portions and each one that came out was hot and great. Would definitely recommend for quality of food! Atmosphere was pleasant as well. read more