I used to live down the street from this place. It's very quaint, nice atmosphere, usually have a waitress from Spain. The tapas are good in all their Spanish garlic and Olive oil goodness. The Sangria is delicious. I do however think this place is over priced. I believe the cheese plate was around $12 and the 5 slices of cheese were smaller than my pinky.I think between all the tapas, we each spent $30 and went home hungry. read more

Either you get Tapas or you dont! I hate that there are reviews from non Tapas people listed here. They have clearly been eating McDonald's all of their life and only have a pallet for dog food. This place is great and the food and wine are supremely delicious. read more

Disappointingly unexceptional tapas at inflated prices (at the time of eating, we thought prices were probably double what they should be, maybe 2.5x). Basis for comparison: ate spanish food throughout Spain, throughout USA, throughout Boston. Main dishes not much bigger than medium-size dishes, medium-size dishes same size as tapas. Sauces did not taste freshly made, maybe poured from a bottle. Some tapas absolutely requiring dipping sauces were not provided with sauce on the side. When we expressed our amazement about this, were then asked to pay extra $4 for a tiny little thimble of sauce which should have been included. On the plus side, very long Spanish wine list. Edit: was a two-star review, but decked another star for slow, slow service. read more

We had a quick and thoroughly enjoyable meal here. Very accommodating staff an excellent food.

Had to eat: Goat cheese bread - fair - too much cheese, little sauce, too expensive for one piece. Shrimp - Good but salty - Served Hot - tasty but too much oil - Good dish would eat again Spinach - TOOOO MUCH oil and salt- Made my wife sick - Never again Fried potatoes chunks with spicy sauce - Ok - nothing special - too expensive (Spanish version of french fries with ketchup) Lamb - meat tasted old - came with French fries?? - Too Salty Fried Cod - Chunks of fried Cod nothing else.... Overall the service was good & friendly. Food served hot. Food quality just isn't up to snuff. Didn't take AMEX card - I'm disappointed. Only low end establishments don't do that. Come to think of it, even McDonalds does. For their prices ($120 for 2 with 3 glasses of wine) they can afford accepting an AMEX card.... I don't think that they're here for the long run... Won't go back. read more

My husband and I have been going to Taberna de Haro since it first opened, and despite a few (very minor) issues, it is by far one of our favorite restaurants. We discovered a long time ago that we should go early, to avoid waiting. We also noticed that the service depends on who we get that night. We tolerate it because we love the food and the owner and cooking staff are the sweetest people you'll ever meet. It is worth noting that the owner previously owned and operated restaurants in Spain (with her then Spanish husband) before coming to Boston, and she clearly knows what she is doing. Having lived in Spain and traveled there several times since, I have to say that it is the most authentic Spanish food in Boston. It's the only place that serves gazpacho correctly, as a cold tomato soup and not as salsa. The Basque dishes (when they serve them, my fave is txanguro) are also authentic. The wine list is phenomenal and the owner frequently introduces us to new regions and vineyards. Everything is well-made and delicious, but it is a matter of taste. Spanish food is salty and olive-oily and strong, and I love it, but I can understand that it's not for everyone. My advice: get there early on a weeknight; the service is better when it's not crowed and busy read more

Worst service in Boston, overpriced forgettable food, uncomfortable seating and cheesy. My wife and I and another couple went for dinner last Saturday night. The weather was beautiful and our friends were fun to see but the restaurant was really bad. The female half of our friends was disappointed with the sangria (watery) and the male half with the beer (only 1 not so great choice to choose from - priced like a really good beer). We were seated and then we were ignored. After two other tables were seated beside us, ordered and received their food, we decided we had to let them know we hadn't been waited on. A seemingly irritated server did take our order after the 30 minute wait and then proceeded to not bring the sherry I ordered for another 35 minutes (which only came after 2 prompts). Then, the food came which was voted by all 4 of us to be poor in quality, presentation and value. The bread was average yet the highlight of my meal. I knew going into a tapas meal that it would be expensive, and I embraced that, but I did not know it would also be bad. We received no apology at all for the ridiculous service and the owner was walking around bragging about the new addition to the restaurant. It felt like we were sold snake oil and I left humbled by how strange people are and willing to go somewhere just because other people go there (I do see the irony in writing that all the while on a website that I frequent to read others' opinions). Back to the meal: The 10 dollar plate of 10 stalks of asparagus was the best of what we ordered. The overpriced plate of glorified potatos were also pretty good but not worth 2.00 a bite. All 4 of us agreed that Toro is similar in price, in a similar part of town, but significantly better. I'm sure the South End has better options too for tapas. We choose Taberna because we live around the corner. The best alternative is to get a nice bottle of wine at the store across the street (or up the street at Trader Joes), buy a bundle of asparagus for 1.79, turn on your broiler at home, find a comfortable chair and give yourself great service. read more

50 sherries btg?!?!?! uhhhmazaing! Awesome all Spanish list of even more obscure regions and really nice to see someone put the high end cavas out there too. Best deals are if u sit at the bar with $5 cold tapas. Otherwise it can end up being a pricy bill, but you get what you pay for. read more

Great Tapas place! Great location, friendly waitstaff, and authentic and delicious tapas! The jamon iberico is incredible as well as the Spanish olives, the pulpo (octopus), gambas al ajillo (garlic shrimp) and the patatas bravas (fried potatoes). These are typically the dishes that I sample when it comes to differentiating between authentic and more American tapas places and these were all phenomenal and true to what I've had throughout Spain. Definitely would recommend. read more

The gambas al ajillo, AKA shrimp in garlic, at Taberna is SECOND TO NONE! Other can't miss tapas are the patatas bravas, espinacas a la catalana, jamon serrano, and queso de cabra. MMmmmmmm queso. The wine list is a novel and is straight up intimidating, so ask for recommendations from your waiter/waitress if you are looking to order a bottle.... The vibe at Taberna is always relaxed and casual--good food, good wine, nice staff looking for the customers to have a great experience. I have been here a few times now, and each time the chef/owner Deborah has come out into the restaurant to check in with tables on how the meal was. Lovely to see a place like this here in Brookline! read more

came on a "omg finally it's getting warm!" bostonian friday night when you remember that tons of people actually DO live in this city, and they all want to go to the same restaurant as you on such a nice night. was quoted a 25 minute wait time, and thus we went across the street to the beacon st tavern for a time-passing drink before we returned to claim our table. alas, the table was not yet ready, so we waited outside rather than in the hustle and bustle of the tiny, overcrowded restaurant. when the (hostess? sommalier? owner?) realized we'd been waiting a while, she came out with complimentary glasses of a spanish aperitif (i think jerez) and apologized. so that bumps them up a star :) finally we were seated. first of all, i LOVE the decor/layout of this restaurant. aside from your typical spanish fare (including a sevillana flamenco poster that i have hanging in my own bedroom), an open view into the kitchen/brick oven is one of my favorite delights. we were promptly served with a potato appetizer, which was pretty good. in fact, all the food was delightful, but sliiiiightly less so than other tapas restaurants I've been to in Boston. The gambas al ajillo (shrimp in garlic butter) were a little less garlicky than Tasca, the slice of tortilla espanola was a little bit smaller than the one at Tapeo. But again, as I said, everything was tasty overall. My only qualm is that this place was a bit more pricey than I would have liked. The gambas and croquetas at Tasca are half the price of what they are here, and if I would have seen that the price of a pitcher of sangria was the same price as a nice bottle of wine before I impulsively ordered, I might have gone for the wine (their list is super extensive, and Spanish wine is awesome!). All in all, four stars for excellent service, good tapas, and great ambience. read more

Simply a nicer space than barcelona with delicious food. And its not a nonlocal chain like Barcelona

Just went for drinks, so can't comment on the food, but cool cocktail list and good selection of wines -- though it was the service that really made it great. Five stars for Sean the bartender turning our low-key night into some rollicking good fun. For a sweeter drink, try the apersol smash! read more

Worst tapas place I've ever been. The food was really not good at all, and somewhat expensive. Dali is about 10000 times better. The only reason we came was that it's near my house, and I'll never go back again. read more

Taberna de Haro has the best Tapas in the area. Authentic food! The service is exceptional. It has a great wine list for those wine lovers! The new bar offers great cocktails! read more

My husband and I went here for an informal anniversary dinner, and were not dissappointed. We arrived a little early for our reservation (they say they don't take reservations, but you can call ahead during business hours and they will try to seat you at the time you request). We took a seat at the bar (lovely decor, not at all cloying - though i thought the seat cushions were a little out of place). We were initially a little annoyed because it took a while for our drink order to be taken as one of the staff was busy talking to a friend and the others were serving larger parties who had arrived after we had, but we eventually got our drinks. To the waitor's credit, we were seated at the corner of the bar, and somewhat inconspicuous. We were seated outside as we had requested shortly after that, and our waitor was excellent. She was able to recommend a wonderful wine from the (very extensive) list; it was clear that she knew the wine list very well. It was also served properly - something that is becoming rarer and rarer in informal/casual-elegant settings - allowing me to taste the wine before deciding. Water was served immediately and without request, which was appreciated on the humid evening. We ordered 3 tapas to begin, which proved more than enough for the two of us. First we were served a complimentary potato salad in delicious, garlicky mayo. The first dish we ordered - sauteed spinach with pine nuts, garlic, EVOO and golden raisins - was absolutely wonderful, with the raisins adding a wonderfully sweet foil to the rich, garlicky flavor. Definitely my favorite of the three, and highly recommended. Served with a nice sourdough for mopping up the olive oil. Next we were served the assortment of five cheeses - all very intense and flavorful - served with a wedge of semi-sweet firm preserves (apricot, I think), and the assorted smoked fish with caviar butter, also very intense. The two dishes complimented each other very well, and the portions were appropriate - small, with a focus on flavor and quality as opposed to quantity. (I hate it when tapas are americanized - e.g, supersized!) We left feeling satisfied, not full, which was wonderful. the flavors and intensity of the dishes were more than enough to make us feel like we had had a complete meal. we were rather conservative in our order, and i'm definitely looking forward to going back and being more adventurous with the menu. even having ordered a few drinks each to go with dinner, we weren't left feeling strapped. it wasn't cheap, but it wasn't unexpectedly expensive, either. my only caution in terms of the menu would be the sangria - i know it's tradition, but with such an extensive and expertly chosen wine list, i'd recommend a nice bottle instead. the sangria is a little on the sweet side for my taste. in terms of ambiance, music on the outside patio would have been nice (that said, we had fun eavesdropping on our fellow diners.:-) highly recommended! read more

Taberna is all about atmosphere - compared with other local tapas joints it can't stack up in terms of value or taste (with some dishes causing exception)...but it blows others out of the water with it's cozy and rustic atmosphere. It's small, sure, but that's all part of the charm. It feels more quaint and authentic than larger (louder) tapas restaurants. My last visit here, we ordered four dishes...Queso de cabra (warm goat cheese on bread), Croquetas de jamon (deep fried bechamel with ham), Feisty potatoes (they had a much longer name but I can't remember it), and a garlic chicken dish. Every table gets a complimentary plate of the best gosh-darn potato salad I've ever had and we devoured it. Our first plate was the croquetas...which are so darn filling that I almost wish they had come out last. They are by far one of the best dishes on the menu - absolutely delicious. My boyfriend recently returned from a trip to Spain and he rated the croquetas as good or better than what he had there...! The goat cheese on bread could have used a little more bread, but the cheese itself was warm and absolutely delicious. The potatoes were pretty good and the spicy sauce has a nice flavor...until your lips feel like they are burning off when the hot factor kicks in. Unfortunately, the heat of the sauce makes it far less enjoyable than it could have been. Finally, the garlic chicken was very tasty. The waiter brought us extra bread to dip into the broth (equally delish). By meals end, we were stuffed and tipsy from our bottle of $30 wine (honestly, the wine list is vast and definitely cheaper than one would imagine given the high price of the individual tapas dishes). Two thumbs up. Order the croquetas. It'll be worth it! read more

the first time i ate here about a month ago, my friend and i sat at the bar, shared some pinchos (like, 5 of em) and some sangria. it was a nice meal, though i thought the queso de cabra was a little expensive at 4.50 for 2 baguette slices topped with goat cheese and tomato. i came back tonight because i had fond memories of simple food and friendly service, though i was nervous because i've seen the lines out the door waiting for a table. there were some minglers waiting on the stoop, but they wanted outside seating, so my date and i headed in and were immediately seated. i don't know what happened in a month's time, but we were hard pressed to find anything we really were dying to eat. and we love everything. it took about 15 minutes for us to pick out 5 pinchos and for me, a bowl of gazpacho. it took so long for everything to come out that the waitress brought us complimentary patatas. she called them agliolio which should mean olive oil and garlic, but these were just potato salad with garlic in the mayonnaise. meh. our pinchos arrived...all on ONE plate. FIVE items. one plate worth $30 dollars, and we were horrified. that queso de cabra i got before? they only gave us ONE baguette slice with goat cheese. ONE! for $4.50! the mashed potatos with red pepper were served ON a baguette slice...just plain mashed potatos on bread with one slice of red bell pepper. what? no seriously, what???? it was outrageous. the potatos on bread (bandada something) was awful, the queso was good, but seriously for $4.50 i could buy all those ingredients and serve 4 people. the tortilla espanola was fine (though on a baquette slice...) but if you mess up tortilla you should basically rot in hell. my gazpacho was good. very good. it was the gazpacho i remembered from spain, not the crap tomato soup with chunks of veggies floating in it, but the real deal, fresh cooked veggies pureed smooth with olive oil and bread to create a thick pink soup deftly chilled. i would give the place 2 stars based on this second round food review, but the service is nice and the sangria is awesome so they can have a 3rd star. but honestly...don't eat here. go to Tasca in Brighton, Dali's in in Somerville, or if your right at st. mary's and starving to death, cross the street and eat at Sol Azteca. you will be much much happier. read more

I'm on a tapas kick, partially because I lived in Spain for a few months last year & am feeling nostalgic and wish I was going back. Wish I could say better about this place, because the atmosphere was great & the staff was really nice, but the food was just not good. The light, herb-y potato salad they brought as kind of an amuse bouche was great - sadly, though, this was probably the best part of the meal. The grilled asparagus came in a close second - bright green, charred, smoky, and just the right texture. Tortilla espanola - blah. Barely any flavor. I kept expecting to hit a piece of melted American cheese. Stuffed squid looked great on the plate, but when we cut it open, the stuffing turned out to be mostly chopped vegetables, and they fell out all over the plate. It was vinegary, and really needed something to hold it together. Pollo al ajillo was the bomb of the night, though - it was described as "chicken thighs," but was chopped into small chunks of chicken on the bone. Honestly, I think there was more bone than meat in the dish, and the garlic in it had no flavor at all. I gave up after a few pieces, especially since it was oily, oily, oily and hard to pull apart. Boyfriend finished it off, but had a stomachache afterward; he swears the meat tasted freezer burned. I was really surprised, given all of the good reviews, that it went so wrong, but that's the way it goes sometimes... Given the fact that this is the most expensive of the local tapas places, we probably won't be back anytime soon. read more

I have been coming here for years and have always had great service and great food. It's small and always crowded, but now that they take reservations on Opentable.com, I will be coming here more often. The menu has a mix of small plates and larger portions. I came here with a party of 5 and we must have ordered around 10 dishes to share. Most small plates are in the $10-15 range, larger plates up to $25. Expect to spend $30 per person, depending how hungry you get. The good thing is, you don't have to order everything all at once. You can taste a few things, drink some wine, order more, repeat as often as you like. I think the best part is being able to taste so many different dishes instead of committing to only 1 starter and 1 main. My favorite dish is Rabo de Toro, aka oxtail stew. The meat is so meltingly tender with delicious bits of gelatinous tendons still clinging to the bones, served with a generous portion of fresh cut fries. My other favorites are the Alcachofas (sauteed artichoke hearts) and Albondigas de bacalao (codfish balls.) Most dishes come with garlicky olive oil or sauce that you can dip your bread into and sop up the goodness. The wine list is very comprehensive, broken down by region and style. My favorite Spanish wines come from Ribera del Duero, which you normally don't find in restaurants. The wine list here had several pages dedicated to this region alone. The restaurant is conveniently located right next to the St Mary's T stop on the Green C line, and has outdoor seating during the summer. read more

Summary: delightful and romantic atmosphere, lovely service, delicious food, but wayyyyyyy too expensive for what it is, and I will be sticking to my beloved Tasca from now on. Details: The boy had a $75 gift cert here and we decided to use it last night for his birthday dinner. Upon entering the cozy, dim, tiny dining room, the sommelier/hostess(/owner?) gave us our choice of seat, brought out the huuuuge wine list, and let us know we could tell her what we liked and she'd be able to recommend a bottle for us. Wine: As mentioned, the wine list is a giant overwhelming book, but many bottles were really nicely priced. With help from our waitress, we chose a $32 bottle of Cristanza Rioja, and it was delicious. Very pleased with the price and selection (and help from the staff). Potato Salad, a complimentary start to our meal: this was a yummy version, nicely garlicy, a nice beginning. [tapas-sized] Jamon Serrano: you can't go wrong with Spanish Jamon, tasty and delicious. Sadly, the plate itself literally just came with the ham, no toast points or accompaniments that often come with, and of course it's much more expensive than anywhere else. To be fair, we did get a basket of standard bread, although I couldn't tell if this was actually part of the jamon plate or if everyone gets it. [$15; tapas-sized] Esparragos verdes a la parrilla (Grilled green asparagus): my favorite dish of the night. So simple, but soooo good. Tender, perfectly grilled asparagus drizzled with EVOO and sprinkled with salt, with an optional lemon squeeze. I think there were about 9ish spears on the plate, definitely pretty pricey. [$9; tapas-sized] Gallina en Pepitoria (Hen w/sherry, saffron, almonds & jamon): A small bowl with pieces of bone-in hen swimming in sauce that was a little bland and disappointing, especially given the promise of the ingredients. Hen was cooked nicely though. [$16; tapas-sized] Codorniz al Xocolat (Braised quail with almond, hazelnut and cocoa sauce over garlicky white beans): I love me some quail, and this was a tasty version. The sauce was very mole-esque and delicious, and the (whole) quail was tender and tasty. The beans were a little too al dente for my taste, but I still really liked the strong garlic flavor, plus you got a tooooon. [$15; small entree-sized] Plato combinado (Grilled marinated pork loin, fried eggs, and French fries): probably the best bang for your buck of the night, this plate came with 2 plain pork chops, 2 runny eggs, and a ton of fries. Nothing special about any of it, just standard fare executed decently. A bit on the salty side, but I liked it because I'm a sucker for a good runny egg. We took half of this plate home in order to save room for dessert. [$16; main entree-sized] Trufas Porreras (Home made dark chocolate truffles garnished with EVOO, cocoa and Spanish sea salt): the staff lit a candle and sang happy b-day to the boy, a nice touch. This dish had wonderful presentation- the waitress brought out the 3 small (a bit larger than a half dollar) truffles along with crusty bread, and proceeded to cover the plate with cocoa powder, EVOO, and sea salt table-side. I really liked the flavor combination (salt just adds something special to sweets, don't you think?), and the chocolate was rich and flavorful (although very hard to cut through). Worth $9 though, based on amount and quality? Highly doubtful. [$9; tapas-sized] Sherry: the boy ended his meal with a glass of Amontilado, which was probably the best value of the night ($5). Service: friendly, helpful, and attentive. The dining room was at about 90% capacity (this was a Wed night) but we felt nicely cared for. Value/Price: it's so hard to figure out on the menu the size of the plates and whether it's worth it value-wise or not. I wish they would add some kind of qualifier so you know how small or large the dish is. Price-wise, everything is about 3X what I'd pay at a similarly-lovely tapas place (aka Tasca), and I just don't have the bank to be able to afford it here. I wish I could say it's worth the extra cost, either due to quality/flavor or amount, but I can't. Our meal with tip was $150, which was absolutely shocking to us given that we're the type of people who generally spend less than $50 for the both of us, alcohol included. $150 constitutes a major splurge (we did have the $75 gift cert to soften the blow, but still, even $75 is pretty expensive for us). The one bright spot is the wine list which had many reasonable and excellent options... so maybe just come here for a small snack and a bottle of wine with a loved one. Overall, I had a lovely time at Taberna... but I just can't justify coming back, when there are places like Tasca which has just as wonderful an atmosphere and just as tasty food, for a third of the price (not to mention Tasca's constant deals and promotions). read more

Love absolutely everything about this! Beautiful interior, superb food, delicious sangria, excellent and friendly service, innovative menu with interesting choices. GO GO GO!!!! read more

Good food, good service but small place and expensive. I felt silly paying $7 for asparagus but I wanted something green. Try the steak, its so yummy! read more

Taberna de Haro was good but didn't knock my socks off. I'm not a drinker so I can't comment on their wine list though it did look thorough. Their menu is extensive but lacked a lot of the more traditional tapas one would expect from a Spanish Tapas Restaurant. The restaurant is expensive and I felt overpriced for what one actually received. We tried the squid ink paella (the only paella on the menu) and for $25 you get a pan of black rice with a few pieces of squid mixed in. Some of the food arrived cold and the portions were small for the price (despite being a tapas restaurant). There are so many good options in Boston that this is not making it onto my list of go back to places. read more

Rustic pleasant environment. Service was friendly and nice. Had an uneven/tipsy table, which was rather annoying though. As for the tapas, I've had better.. Very heavy on the salt. Had the porkchop/fried eggs/french fries dish and the eggs seemed to have had the salt shaker dumped on them. The pork was not overly salty but was on the bland side, albeit moist and well cooked. The french fries were nothing to write home about, not seasoned or salty and on the soggy side. The pheasant and blood orange salad was also extremely salty. The codfish balls (bacalao) were very good - favorite dish of the night (and not too salty) - I'd definitely order these again if I were end up at this place again (doubtful). read more

Really fun date spot. Great ambience, dark and cozy yet not pretentious. We ordered the pig's ear, olives, tortilla, goat cheese toast, sautéed oyster mushrooms, and toast with ham and anchovies. All were wonderful and our server, who was really knowledgable, helped us in selecting some really exciting sherries to accompany our food. Topped it off with yummy truffles with that great sourdough, cocoa powder, olive oils and sea salt. Yum. read more

I was surprised to see so many "meh" reviews, but I have to agree that service is on the slow side. That being said, we dined on a Tuesday-- the second worst day to hit a restaurant. On the bright side, the food here is consistently spot-on. One weird rule: there's a $20 per person minimum if you dine outdoors. I didn't try to nitpick and ask if that includes tax and tip... read more

Great food, and refreshing to actually have some al fresco dining. Comes at a cost though as it isnt cheap. Definitely worth it if you're not pinching every penny or have never been. Make a reservation with OpenTable, grab a pitcher of Sangria, and look over the great list of delectable treats. I recommend the Gambas Al Ajillo. read more

This place on a warm summer night, sitting outside is amazing. The menu is very diverse, you will find a lot of great treats. Despite being named for a northern Spanish city, they serve a broad array of regional tapas. Must try. read more

Taberna De Haro is the closest I have come to finding a Spanish restaurant that has both a menu like a cafe or cerveria in Spain and similar taste. Other nameless restaurants who offer Spanish fare deliver great tasting food fail to deliver on authenticity. I've been to Spain four out of the last five years. Croquetas and arroz negro took me back to Madrid. read more

I went here last night for dinner with my boyfriend. Eh, it was okay, but nothing to write home about. We ordered four tapas with the intention to order more, but were on the fence with our meal, so we declined. We ordered the patatas bravas, fried pig ears, the blade steak with cabrales cheese and shrimp with garlic, hot pepper and olive oil. The highlight of the meal was the patatas bravas. The sauce wasn't too overpowering and the potatoes were cooked nicely. The fried pig ears were interesting. They weren't terrible - a little too salty for my tastes - but I probably wouldn't order these again. I was highly disappointed with the steak. I understand this is a tapas place, but $13 for a piece of meat the size of three of my fingers is ridiculous. I hated the cheese on top. I'll admit, I didn't know what calabres cheese was and assumed it would taste good. I Googled it and found out it was blue cheese made with a goat's milk base. Definitely tasted the goat's milk which I hated! Not their fault; however, my boyfriend who ate the entire steak said the cheese did not pair well with the steak. He also said that the steak was under-seasoned. I ordered it medium, and it was cooked more than we asked. Overall, I think I might have a more pleasant experience if I ordered different items off the menu. I am giving them three stars because I don't think it is a completely awful place, and it wasn't their fault I just don't eat certain foods in general. I may or may not return here in the future. read more

We came here for a team dinner for work. I was really impressed by the wine and beer menu that were available; they literally had an entire book devoted to various selections. As for the main tapas dishes, I was not very impressed with the food here. We had the roasted Pig's ear, but I felt it wasn't seasoned well. I also did not like the garlic shrimp, calamari, or roasted ham dishes either. Certainly, the dishes were not terrible, but I do not quite understand why people would pay such a premium for such sub-par tapas dishes. I would recommend the other great places that Boston has to offer for food. read more

Lovely and charming tapas in Brookline, with absolutely fantastic service. Diners are given a fantastic cold potato salad to start - great flavor, not too creamy, and the potatoes just melt in your mouth. I had: the goat cheese and tomato crostini - it was ok, the cheese was a bit too cold; the spinach with garlic and raisins - perfectly cooked and seasoned, it was the evening's standout dish; the fowl pate (duck for me, though it changes nightly) - although the flavor was good and the accouterments were perfect (though crostini would have been a good addition), the pate itself was served too cold; and the spicy potatoes - fried potatoes in a very, very spicy sauce...had I known about the potato salad, it's unlikely I would have ordered these. As I said, our waitress was knowledgeable and ready to go the extra step to make sure our dining experience was perfect. The interior is adorable and gets absolutely packed on a Saturday night; there's also outdoor seating. read more

Really disappointed in this place. Used to go here when it first opened and it's really gone downhill. Service was abrupt and not that attentive. Dishes were overcooked and bland. There was a piece of fuzz in our white bean salad. They wanted to charge $4 for a plate of olive oil, give me a break. I won't be back. It's a shame as the location is great. read more

The food wasn't quite up to par with my expectations, but it wasn't exactly bad either. We sampled a variety of different dishes (as is typical with tapas) and there were a couple that I really liked and several that I thought were just okay or not very good. Nothing really blew me away, but nothing was truly awful either. The best part of the night was the wine. We ordered the 2010 Condado de Haza Tempranillo and it was exceptional. I highly recommend this wine if you like a big flavorful red. read more

Crappy, slow, disorganized service including 2 orders forgotten by server who had a crappy attitude, food very mediocre..really wanted to like this place but there just wasn't much to like.. read more

I think Tapeo is better for tapas. I haven't been to Toro yet but heard it's a really place for tapas. Sangria here was good. Nice ambiance - not as loud as Tapeo. read more

Discovered this little gem on a recent business trip to Boston. As a self-professed Spanophile I can safely say these are the most authentic Spanish tapas you will find in Boston. The wine list is deep with tons of Spanish varietals you could only get if you went to Spain. read more

This is absolutely my favorite place in the city for a date night, or for just a quiet dinner with a friend. The menu changes weekly and the owner Deborah is extremely knowledgeable of Spanish foods and is super creative when it comes to dishes. The only issue I've ever had is that the waiters/esses never know what the cheese plates consist of! I highly recommend the truffles with sea salt--they are a divine dessert. read more

A great place to go for a meal or relax with drinks and tapas. Excellent cocktails! If you like mixed drinks, try their "Hemingway cocktails." The recipes are authentic. read more