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I know Tapas Teatro isn't new news but I think there's something to be said for a restaurant that's been around decades, has had almost the exact same menu the whole time, and still brings in a solid crowd most nights. We went back after a movie night recently and tried the chicken with the cumin aioli. It was incredible! Grilled to perfection with the perfect char while still being juicy. Then a few nights ago, we perfected our order by selecting the brussel sprouts (probably some of my favorite brussels EVER), the papas bravas, the shrimp, and the chicken. These four dishes have become our go-to and while I'm eager to try more from the extensive menu, I don't think I'll get tired of these. We also tried the paella which is the most expensive dish on the menu at $29 but it is also probably the largest serving size on the menu. It was pretty good but could've used more cracked pepper and/or saffron. I'd probably skip it next time. I'm still in love with their sangria and this time we got a pitcher and also tried the white sangria. I don't normally like white sangria but this one I enjoyed -- although the red still takes the cake for me. Service was friendly and fast, as always. The check was super reasonable for the amount of food, in my opinion. We will definitely be back! This spot is probably in my top 10 favorite places in Baltimore. I love the welcoming atmosphere and the consistency.
We really liked our dinner here. Located adjacent to the Charles Theater, it's in a great location. We were greeted immediately and led to a seat. The waitress gave great service with a smile. They serve great drinks as well as an array of small plates Spanish style. Our favorite dishes was the pollo a la braza, the bistec, the branzino (although it's a tiny amount), and the brussels. Note the brussels are roasted and in a light cream with bacon, as opposed to be deep fried and crispy. They have great desserts, dessert drinks, and even drip coffee. What we didn't love is that the two seater tables are placed extremely close together, and it makes having conversations difficult, especially because you may be competing with loud mouths. But overall, it was a great meal and we will return.
Headed here for a quick dinner after a movie night (conveniently literally attached to the Charles Street Theater). They had ample space on a Saturday night as we were walk ins. We weren't too hungry, so we ended up splitting a couple tapas and a dessert. We got the chicken and cheese croquettes, the Boquerones, and the calamari. Chicken and cheese croquettes definitely had a bit of a kick to it spice wise, but it was managable. The boquerones, which are anchovies marinated in some oil and seasonings, were yummy, but it only came with two little pieces of bread, thus one bread apiece for 2 people. Calamari was probably my favorite of the savories we ate, as the dipping sauce was not marinara exactly, or if it was, it tasted yummy. This honestly would have been a 3 stars, but the chocolate torte cake we shared elevated it to 4 stars. It really hit the spot. Our server was also very nice and friendly and made sure to check on us and make sure our drinks were handled. I'd recommend this for a nice date night or with a small group of friends for sure.
I felt like I was back in Spain eating tapas. Eating at Tapas Teatro was a great dining experience. The service was great. Our waiter and the other staff made some great recommendations. In my opinion Tapas Teatro is perfect for drinks with a group, date night, or pre/post show dinner. My partner and I ordered a variety of tapas. I'm a pescatarian who enjoys vegetarian dishes. I felt like there were so many quality menu options to choose from. We enjoyed everything. The Papas Bravas were perfectly cooked and the aioli was a fun switch up from the traditional brava sauce. The Trouta Ahumada, smoked trout dip, was probably my favorite dish of them all. It was a perfect balance of flavors. I wanted something a little sweet and the cheese dishes were calling my name. I ordered the Cana de Cabra. There was nothing left when I was done and that's all to be said about that...YUM! Note: My partner said the pork was salty and dry. We don't typically send things back, but she strongly disliked it. To be fair, this was not a recommended dish. Anyway, I highly recommend!
Second time here in the last several years. Met a friend who loves in the Baltimore suburbs here on a rainy Saturday night at 8pm. Found the very last spot in the garage across the street (that's open til 12am), which I was grateful for since street parking was simply nonexistent. Tapas Teatro does not take reservations, so we had hoped coming later in the evening might give us a chance to be seated right away, but no such luck. They're a smaller restaurant and all the tables were full, but the hostess directed us to the bar to wait. The bartender asked a patron to move down one so two adjacent seats were made available to us, which was very nice. The bartender was helpful in suggesting two gin-based cocktails for us. I had the Mediterrania - made with Mahon Mediterranean gin, orange, basil, and Angostura bitters. My friend has the BCN Tonic #1, which she really enjoyed as a Gin & Tonic officianado, made with BCN Barcelona gin and juniper berries. We ordered seconds during dinner, unwilling to switch since we enjoyed them so much. Within just a few minutes, our table was ready and we were able to transfer our tab to the table easily. We were brought some bread and olive oil for the table while we looked over the menu. We ordered the Gambas al Ajillo, shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil. We used our table bread to dip in the remaining oil after devouring the shrimp, and we enjoyed it so much we ordered a second to share. We ordered the Mejillones, sautéed mussels in a white wine garlic sauce (rather than a red sauce, also an option). It took up a lot of real estate on the small 2-top table, but it was very good. My only complaint was there was very little broth in the bowl. I like when the mussels are swimming in it a bit more, giving me something to dip my bread in as well. We ordered the Scallops, which were wrapped in a slice of Serrano ham in a saffron sauce. Also delicious. My friend has the Costillas de Cordero, the lamb chops. I don't care for lamb myself, but she remembered they were delicious from our last visit so she was inclined to order those again. Our last round of tapas included the Brussels Sprouts which were made with bacon, Manchego cheese, cream and truffle oil. Fantastic, highly recommend. And we had the potato and cheese Croquetas, also an excellent choice. Since we were celebrating a birthday, we ordered two coffees, a Torte Chocolate for my friend, and the Teatro Tarta de Quedo - a house made Goat Cheesecake with sherry reduction drizzle. Both were excellent, as were the coffees which helped keep me alert for the 90-minute ride back to Virginia at the end of the night. We left around 10:20pm and we were the very last to leave the restaurant! So there was no problem retrieving our car from the garage that closed by 12am.
Cool vibe. Warm, friendly, and great service all around. The stools weren't the most comfortable and it felt too far from the bar, but the energy made up for it. The lamb chops (only two!) were overcooked for what I asked, but still super tasty, tender, and the sauce was amazing. The tortilla española was a bit too firm, but had a nice balance of onions and potatoes. Loved the pickles! It could've used a sauce, luckily the lamb chop sauce worked perfectly. The flan looked great, but was way too firm and a bit grainy...flavor just meh. Overall, quick service, nice people, and good food with some misses. I'd come back for the vibe and to try a few other dishes.
What a unique dining experience my friends and I had at Tapas Teatro! Literally everything I tasted was a hit! But it wasn't just the food, the drinks were equally amazing. Most important, all of the dishes were very affordable allowing you to try several without breaking the bank. We arrived at the restaurant around 530pm on a Saturday. The venue was completely filled, so word to the wise, get their early or be prepared to wait. The restaurant is small and pretty dark. The seating is different, not what I expected, but comfortable. They definitely made the best use out of a tiny space. I started with the Rojito, a tasty rum based drink. For my meal, I had the Idiazábal which consisted of sheep's milk cheese with dry cured chorizo, whole grain mustard, caper berries and crostini. I also had the Salmón con Melaza which was a grilled salmon on top of ginger-jalapeño rice cake and Mejillones, mussels in a tomato basil sauce. Every dish was so tasty, but I think I enjoyed the salmon the most, the ginger jalapeño race cake was truly unmatched. I cannot wait to bring my husband here for date night. I am sure that he will love the cuisine. Many thanks to my friend for introducing me to this amazing restaurant!
We ate dinner at Tapas Teatro a few weeks ago after a movie. The service was good, and the restaurant is comfortable, casual, and nice. The food was just pretty good - some dishes better than others! We shared the empedrat de bonito del norte (white beans, fresh green beans, piquillo pepper, red onion, and capers, topped with Spanish conserved tuna); chili rellenos (piquillo peppers stuffed with aged Idiazabal cheese); berenjana asada (roasted eggplant, curried vegetables, minted yogurt); pulpo gallego (olive oil poached octopus, potato, olives, and heirloom cherry tomato); and marmitako (Basque stew of tuna, potato, roasted sofrito, and tomato). My favorites were the eggplant, piquillo peppers, and bean salad. The marmitako's tuna was really dry, which kept me from being able to enjoy that dish, although the stew itself had good flavor. And the octopus was almost tender - but not quite. Their wine list is pretty great - lots of interesting options. Overall, it was a pretty good meal, but I liked its chill vibes and service more than the food. I'd probably return, especially as its basically inside my favorite movie theater in the city!
I went for a quick dinner before catching Amtrak back north to CT. Arrived right at 5p and the waitress said I wouldn't have a problem catching my 5:40 train since the station is just down the street. Had two delicious tapas and a drink and made my train with time to spare. So delicious and so much better than train food.
I went here for a cocktail before seeing a show at Metro Gallery across the street. The interior was beautiful, though it was a bit chaotic. Seemed to be that you seat yourself and someone comes to serve you, which is unusual for a nice restaurant on a weekend night. However, the cocktail was delicious and reasonably priced, so they are definitely worth a visit.
I lived in Seville, Spain, for 3 months. The tappas here take me back!! I judge a Spanish tappas joint by their croquettes, tortilla Espanola, and gazpacho. They deliver everything to perfection both in flavor and preparation. I didn't get to try the gazpacho, but I will be coming back for sure! The tappas portions can serve 3 people.
I really liked this tapas place! First of all their fig old fashion was really yummy! It had a nice sweetness to it and was really good with the whole meal. I really loved the grilled octopus. It was grilled to perfection. It was perfectly tender and juicy inside and it was charred perfectly on the outside. My next favorite think was the potato and cheese with truffle oil croquettes. They were so good! I loved the gooey cheese on the inside and the potatoes too. It went well with the truffle oil too. I really like all the dishes we got! The Brussels sprouts were good too! They were soft and creamy which I really enjoyed. I would definitely go back to this place!
Great paella and dessert! Seafood paella was large and shareable between two people and made us both full. Dessert of chocolate fudge cake was so good
3 months ago
3 months ago
I hate to say it but the food here was mid at best. Service was very quick and they were on top of refilling waters. Took a little while to get the check but they were on it during the main service. The ambiance is excellent. Lots of old world charm and they usually keep some doors open for that quintessential indoor/outdoor euro-vibe. Street parking wasn't too hard to find at 530 PM on a weekday and parking is like .35 cents since it's free after 6. The food though was nowhere approaching Spain quality I'll tell you. Even looking at the food items here I'm pretty sure you can just tell. A potential caveat here is we only had vegetarian items so can't speak to the meat but honestly 9.5 times out of 10 if the veggie options are great so is the rest of the food... just sayin'. MAYBE in the future I'd come back for a tapas or two and a drink prior to going to a show at Metro Gallery but I wouldn't order too much or go out of my way. read more
It has been a long time since I ate here or a drink here, but I was at the Charles recently and got a preshow drink. I highly highly recommend their vermouth sodas. It's just a really light drink and you get an olive. It's nothing super special but it does taste really special. The cool thing about tapas teatro is that you can order a drink here and take it inside the theater. Honestly, this place is one of the most solid institutions in the city so I'm very glad that they were doing well. The food here was a mix. My favorite bite was probably the octopus and romanesco sauce. A few things were a mess like the random loaf of bread they gave us to start that was dry. The ambience probably hasn't changed much since since they opened, which was probably around the early 2000s it's giving very much a sex in the city vibes of the years past but honestly there's nothing wrong with it and it's a solid place. I really hope they never go out of business. read more
I know Tapas Teatro isn't new news but I think there's something to be said for a restaurant that's been around decades, has had almost the exact same menu the whole time, and still brings in a solid crowd most nights. We went back after a movie night recently and tried the chicken with the cumin aioli. It was incredible! Grilled to perfection with the perfect char while still being juicy. Then a few nights ago, we perfected our order by selecting the brussel sprouts (probably some of my favorite brussels EVER), the papas bravas, the shrimp, and the chicken. These four dishes have become our go-to and while I'm eager to try more from the extensive menu, I don't think I'll get tired of these. We also tried the paella which is the most expensive dish on the menu at $29 but it is also probably the largest serving size on the menu. It was pretty good but could've used more cracked pepper and/or saffron. I'd probably skip it next time. I'm still in love with their sangria and this time we got a pitcher and also tried the white sangria. I don't normally like white sangria but this one I enjoyed -- although the red still takes the cake for me. Service was friendly and fast, as always. The check was super reasonable for the amount of food, in my opinion. We will definitely be back! This spot is probably in my top 10 favorite places in Baltimore. I love the welcoming atmosphere and the consistency. read more
We really liked our dinner here. Located adjacent to the Charles Theater, it's in a great location. We were greeted immediately and led to a seat. The waitress gave great service with a smile. They serve great drinks as well as an array of small plates Spanish style. Our favorite dishes was the pollo a la braza, the bistec, the branzino (although it's a tiny amount), and the brussels. Note the brussels are roasted and in a light cream with bacon, as opposed to be deep fried and crispy. They have great desserts, dessert drinks, and even drip coffee. What we didn't love is that the two seater tables are placed extremely close together, and it makes having conversations difficult, especially because you may be competing with loud mouths. But overall, it was a great meal and we will return. read more
Headed here for a quick dinner after a movie night (conveniently literally attached to the Charles Street Theater). They had ample space on a Saturday night as we were walk ins. We weren't too hungry, so we ended up splitting a couple tapas and a dessert. We got the chicken and cheese croquettes, the Boquerones, and the calamari. Chicken and cheese croquettes definitely had a bit of a kick to it spice wise, but it was managable. The boquerones, which are anchovies marinated in some oil and seasonings, were yummy, but it only came with two little pieces of bread, thus one bread apiece for 2 people. Calamari was probably my favorite of the savories we ate, as the dipping sauce was not marinara exactly, or if it was, it tasted yummy. This honestly would have been a 3 stars, but the chocolate torte cake we shared elevated it to 4 stars. It really hit the spot. Our server was also very nice and friendly and made sure to check on us and make sure our drinks were handled. I'd recommend this for a nice date night or with a small group of friends for sure. read more
I felt like I was back in Spain eating tapas. Eating at Tapas Teatro was a great dining experience. The service was great. Our waiter and the other staff made some great recommendations. In my opinion Tapas Teatro is perfect for drinks with a group, date night, or pre/post show dinner. My partner and I ordered a variety of tapas. I'm a pescatarian who enjoys vegetarian dishes. I felt like there were so many quality menu options to choose from. We enjoyed everything. The Papas Bravas were perfectly cooked and the aioli was a fun switch up from the traditional brava sauce. The Trouta Ahumada, smoked trout dip, was probably my favorite dish of them all. It was a perfect balance of flavors. I wanted something a little sweet and the cheese dishes were calling my name. I ordered the Cana de Cabra. There was nothing left when I was done and that's all to be said about that...YUM! Note: My partner said the pork was salty and dry. We don't typically send things back, but she strongly disliked it. To be fair, this was not a recommended dish. Anyway, I highly recommend! read more
Second time here in the last several years. Met a friend who loves in the Baltimore suburbs here on a rainy Saturday night at 8pm. Found the very last spot in the garage across the street (that's open til 12am), which I was grateful for since street parking was simply nonexistent. Tapas Teatro does not take reservations, so we had hoped coming later in the evening might give us a chance to be seated right away, but no such luck. They're a smaller restaurant and all the tables were full, but the hostess directed us to the bar to wait. The bartender asked a patron to move down one so two adjacent seats were made available to us, which was very nice. The bartender was helpful in suggesting two gin-based cocktails for us. I had the Mediterrania - made with Mahon Mediterranean gin, orange, basil, and Angostura bitters. My friend has the BCN Tonic #1, which she really enjoyed as a Gin & Tonic officianado, made with BCN Barcelona gin and juniper berries. We ordered seconds during dinner, unwilling to switch since we enjoyed them so much. Within just a few minutes, our table was ready and we were able to transfer our tab to the table easily. We were brought some bread and olive oil for the table while we looked over the menu. We ordered the Gambas al Ajillo, shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil. We used our table bread to dip in the remaining oil after devouring the shrimp, and we enjoyed it so much we ordered a second to share. We ordered the Mejillones, sautéed mussels in a white wine garlic sauce (rather than a red sauce, also an option). It took up a lot of real estate on the small 2-top table, but it was very good. My only complaint was there was very little broth in the bowl. I like when the mussels are swimming in it a bit more, giving me something to dip my bread in as well. We ordered the Scallops, which were wrapped in a slice of Serrano ham in a saffron sauce. Also delicious. My friend has the Costillas de Cordero, the lamb chops. I don't care for lamb myself, but she remembered they were delicious from our last visit so she was inclined to order those again. Our last round of tapas included the Brussels Sprouts which were made with bacon, Manchego cheese, cream and truffle oil. Fantastic, highly recommend. And we had the potato and cheese Croquetas, also an excellent choice. Since we were celebrating a birthday, we ordered two coffees, a Torte Chocolate for my friend, and the Teatro Tarta de Quedo - a house made Goat Cheesecake with sherry reduction drizzle. Both were excellent, as were the coffees which helped keep me alert for the 90-minute ride back to Virginia at the end of the night. We left around 10:20pm and we were the very last to leave the restaurant! So there was no problem retrieving our car from the garage that closed by 12am. read more
1 year ago
Cool vibe. Warm, friendly, and great service all around. The stools weren't the most comfortable and it felt too far from the bar, but the energy made up for it. The lamb chops (only two!) were overcooked for what I asked, but still super tasty, tender, and the sauce was amazing. The tortilla española was a bit too firm, but had a nice balance of onions and potatoes. Loved the pickles! It could've used a sauce, luckily the lamb chop sauce worked perfectly. The flan looked great, but was way too firm and a bit grainy...flavor just meh. Overall, quick service, nice people, and good food with some misses. I'd come back for the vibe and to try a few other dishes. read more
9 months ago
What a unique dining experience my friends and I had at Tapas Teatro! Literally everything I tasted was a hit! But it wasn't just the food, the drinks were equally amazing. Most important, all of the dishes were very affordable allowing you to try several without breaking the bank. We arrived at the restaurant around 530pm on a Saturday. The venue was completely filled, so word to the wise, get their early or be prepared to wait. The restaurant is small and pretty dark. The seating is different, not what I expected, but comfortable. They definitely made the best use out of a tiny space. I started with the Rojito, a tasty rum based drink. For my meal, I had the Idiazábal which consisted of sheep's milk cheese with dry cured chorizo, whole grain mustard, caper berries and crostini. I also had the Salmón con Melaza which was a grilled salmon on top of ginger-jalapeño rice cake and Mejillones, mussels in a tomato basil sauce. Every dish was so tasty, but I think I enjoyed the salmon the most, the ginger jalapeño race cake was truly unmatched. I cannot wait to bring my husband here for date night. I am sure that he will love the cuisine. Many thanks to my friend for introducing me to this amazing restaurant! read more
We ate dinner at Tapas Teatro a few weeks ago after a movie. The service was good, and the restaurant is comfortable, casual, and nice. The food was just pretty good - some dishes better than others! We shared the empedrat de bonito del norte (white beans, fresh green beans, piquillo pepper, red onion, and capers, topped with Spanish conserved tuna); chili rellenos (piquillo peppers stuffed with aged Idiazabal cheese); berenjana asada (roasted eggplant, curried vegetables, minted yogurt); pulpo gallego (olive oil poached octopus, potato, olives, and heirloom cherry tomato); and marmitako (Basque stew of tuna, potato, roasted sofrito, and tomato). My favorites were the eggplant, piquillo peppers, and bean salad. The marmitako's tuna was really dry, which kept me from being able to enjoy that dish, although the stew itself had good flavor. And the octopus was almost tender - but not quite. Their wine list is pretty great - lots of interesting options. Overall, it was a pretty good meal, but I liked its chill vibes and service more than the food. I'd probably return, especially as its basically inside my favorite movie theater in the city! read more
2 years ago
I went for a quick dinner before catching Amtrak back north to CT. Arrived right at 5p and the waitress said I wouldn't have a problem catching my 5:40 train since the station is just down the street. Had two delicious tapas and a drink and made my train with time to spare. So delicious and so much better than train food. read more
2 years ago
I went here for a cocktail before seeing a show at Metro Gallery across the street. The interior was beautiful, though it was a bit chaotic. Seemed to be that you seat yourself and someone comes to serve you, which is unusual for a nice restaurant on a weekend night. However, the cocktail was delicious and reasonably priced, so they are definitely worth a visit. read more
1 year ago
I lived in Seville, Spain, for 3 months. The tappas here take me back!! I judge a Spanish tappas joint by their croquettes, tortilla Espanola, and gazpacho. They deliver everything to perfection both in flavor and preparation. I didn't get to try the gazpacho, but I will be coming back for sure! The tappas portions can serve 3 people. read more
6 months ago
I really liked this tapas place! First of all their fig old fashion was really yummy! It had a nice sweetness to it and was really good with the whole meal. I really loved the grilled octopus. It was grilled to perfection. It was perfectly tender and juicy inside and it was charred perfectly on the outside. My next favorite think was the potato and cheese with truffle oil croquettes. They were so good! I loved the gooey cheese on the inside and the potatoes too. It went well with the truffle oil too. I really like all the dishes we got! The Brussels sprouts were good too! They were soft and creamy which I really enjoyed. I would definitely go back to this place! read more
2 years ago
Great paella and dessert! Seafood paella was large and shareable between two people and made us both full. Dessert of chocolate fudge cake was so good read more
3 years ago
Grilled lamb chop is juicy. And it has a little smoky flavor. Rhubarb bbq sauce goes well with lamb. Grilled pork tenderloin is kind of plain and dry. Chimichurri sauce doesn't improve the flavor well. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere. I felt relaxed after a busy week. read more
1 year ago
Came here for the first time while visiting my sister. Amazing restaurant with great food! The decor is very elegant and classy. Servers and hosts were so nice, we were greeted and seated immediately. It was a little confusing at times though because we had a mix of servers who came around to take our order/check on us, but honestly can't complain much about this place! For drinks, we got a couple cocktails and a red wine (honestly don't remember the names), and everything tasted great! For food, we got the Papas Bravas, Croquetas (potato and cheese), Pollo a la Braza, Lomo de Cerdo a la Parilla, Miticrema, and Tuna Tartare. Everything came out promptly and tasted amazing. There was three of us, so portions were perfect to share! Would highly recommend coming here, and can't wait to come back! read more
5 years ago
This is less a review than a quick note: I always have a great time here, enjoy the food & drink and it has very good service. My wife and I had our first date there, and dinner last night 18 years later. You can spend a fair amount of money there, but that's because you don't want the meal to end. read more
5 years ago
This is a fantastic restaurant to eat at if you are planning to see a movie at the Charles theater because the restaurant is literally right next door, if not in the same building as the theater. The service is excellent. We were running late for our movie, but our server was a superstar and was very efficient in taking our order and bringing food to us quickly so that we made it to our movie on time. The food here is very good although it is a bit pricey for the amount you get. The portions are a bit small which is understandable because it's a tapas place. Expect to order about 2-3 tapas per person. We ordered the ratatouille which was very flavorful and good start to our meal. We also got the chicken skewers, which were solid. We also ordered the scallops-- excellent but only 3 scallops' total. The drinks were great and If you would like to sip on one while watching the movies, you can ask for your drink in a to-go container and bring it into the theater with you! read more
5 years ago
They earned earned themselves a new regular! I went to the Charles theater for a showing and decided on dinner here since the prices were pretty reasonable and the cocktail menu didn't look too shabby. Unfortunately they didn't have the cocktail I wanted but instead I found a decent amaro and sherry selection on the back bar and and a vermouth cocktail selection. Everything I had was cooked perfectly and had a good texture, my only point of contention would be adding a bit more salt to everything but under-salting is common in restaurants state side and better than over salting. The little steak cutlet was cooked perfectly medium rare which I was surprised because I've seen cutlets much larger over cooked when requesting medium rare. It was also perfectly tender and juicy despite being a lean cut, well worth the 15 dollars. My second favorite was the Bronzino which was a steal for 15. The filet was crisp and tender. The salsa verde unfortunately I found on the bland side (it has to be mostly parsley) and found it benefitted from a squeeze of lemon. I also enjoyed the salmon and the little rice cake it came with. The weakest contender was the grilled octopus but it was still good - just not outstanding and I've had better romesco. Last but not least Charlie the bartender is delightful and told me a little bit about the history of this restaurant that's been in the area for 20 years. It definitely has a cozy neighborhood vibe which differs from the large glamorous, yet corporate tapas bars in dc that are super loud and trendy. I can actually relax and unwind here! Will be back soon! read more
A tapas place in a very active area. This opened at 5 and was full by 6 on a Thursday. They don't take reservations. I'd get there early. The building is quite historic, and the restaurant has exposed brick walls and a two-story high glass window looking out onto the street. The tapas menu is-from a special diet perspective-decent, but not great. Many cheese-based options are available for a vegetarian; trying to avoid dairy would be a bit difficult and the menu isn't labeled for vegetarian or GF concerns. The plates I shared were a pretty representative sample of the menu: a salad, cheese spread over bread, sauteed spinach, and good old papas bravas. Indeed, this was one of the better renditions of papas bravas I've had; these were thin sliced lightly fried potatoes with skins on a a reasonably spicy sauce. I liked the spinach with apples and pine nuts on principle, but it was a bit sweet and needed other dishes to balance it out. A dessert menu was presented to us without them asking if we wanted it, but we did, enough to order a mousse in a chocolate shell, which was as rich as one might hope. It wasn't a great service experience for how high the check was; not that we were treated poorly, but we waited something like ten minutes to order dessert and another ten for the check. Despite being crowded, they didn't seem in any hurry to get us out. I never got a second serving of the bread and oil they offered, and was running out of water as well. I think maybe they just needed more staff. Given the prominent location near a theater (a separate entrance from the theater gets you straight into the restaurant) and a music venue, I can see the value of this place, and it's a good night out on the town. read more
Date night at the Charles Theater with dinner at Tapas Teatro next door. We started with the Saffron Sidecar cocktail, made with Spanish brandy and Saffron Liqueur. The last time I had Saffron I broke my tailbone. We'll call it an alcohol induced self-inflicted injury and save that story for another time! We ordered a few tapas to share, and although stuffed just like the chili rellenos, we couldn't resist dessert. The Papas Bravas? Que rico! Perfectly fried with spicy aioli. The Chili Rellenos? They arrived not fried or baked (sorpresa!) and were simply Piquillo peppers stuffed with a delicious aged Idiazabal cheese. The Espinaca y Cangrego (spinach and crab) tapa was very good, very creamy and very indulgent with sauteed spinach, jumbo lump crabmeat, Manchego cheese, and a sherry cream sauce. The Croquetas de Pollo (chicken fritters) was an interesting puree of spicy chicken and cheese fried into a fritter ball. If all of this wasn't enough, we finished out dinner with the Teatro Tarta de Queso. House made goat cheesecake with almond-graham cracker crust and Pedro Ximenez sherry reduction. Puchica! From the service to the tasty tapas, this place is fuego! read more
we were going for an early dinner so decided to try tapas since it was close by. we got the potato fritters as well as the green pea fritters - the potato fritters were nicely flavored so they were good; the green pea were a bit bland for my taste. same with the papas bravas which were cooked well but needed more flavor/seasoning. the miticrema - sheeps milk and fig with sherry reduction - was really good overall good tapas and a nice atmosphere read more
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3 years ago
This is definitely one of the favorite tapas places in Baltimore. We were at Pen & Quill for an event. After a round of drinks and some appetizers we decided to try out tapas. We were extremely lucky to find a perfect spot on their outdoor patio on a nice day. Since we already had our drinks at Pen & Quill we jumped straight into their food. We ordered grilled octopus with potatoes, grilled squid, fried squid, mussels, chorizo with potatoes and cheese platter. Everything was very good. But if I had to pick one I would pick fried squid. The dip was very good. It looked like roasted peppers. Service was great! Although she dropped a little bit of grilled squid juice on me, I didn't mind as the food was delicious. Pricing is decent as well. Tapas restaurant can be quite expensive as we tend to order many small plates of delicious food. They have street parking as well as few garages in that vicinity. read more
4 years ago
Great food and great service. Really, try the miticrema. So nice. Creamy, somewhat salty and sweetened by the Pajarero fig. The best figs in the world! We had the serrano ham along with and it's very nice with the featured Temranillo by Bodegas Arrocal. Good people and company. read more
Based on a one-time visit. Place has a nice ambiance with enough indoor and outdoor seating, socially distanced to feel comfortable with your own seated party in COVID season. The servers were friendly and attentive, providing us bread and oil and replenishing the supply when we ate it up. The kitchen is open which is cool, so you can see the people make your food to order. We ordered the Paella ($26) which comes with fish, chicken, mussels, squid, shrimp, chorizo, misc veggies. The server said it would be a sharable portion between two, but I thought it wasn't as filling for two people. For the price, I didn't think it was worth it. I've never had paella before but for what it was as presented, I wasn't necessarily impressed by this rice dish. read more
We stopped in on a whim and were so impressed by the food and ambiance. Each dish was flavorful, well prepared, and tasted fresh. We enjoyed a delicious selection of vegetarian and seafood dishes. We went when the weather was warm enough to keep the doors open, so there was a nice open air feel even though we sat in the main room. The restaurant is adjacent to the Charles Theater and would be perfect for dinner before or after a show. read more
Fantastic Establishment!! This place was recommended to me for several months and it took me this long to get here! I am borderline embarrassed, because the food here is so freaking good and I should have been experienced all this yumminess! I stopped in here to grab a quick bite while awaiting a business meeting and I was not disappointed at all! I walked in and I was impressed by the layout of the restaurant. When you first walk in, to the immediate right you can see an open space for seating but behind the thin wall is the bar. I sat at the bar because I just wanted a quick bite. Sherman asked to help me as soon as I sat down providing me with napkins and a water. I ordered as recommended Costillas de Cordero (Grilled Lamb Chops w House - Made Barbeque Sauce) and threw in Papas Bravas (Fried Potatoes w Spicy Aioli). I honestly cannot begin to tell you which menu item I enjoyed more. The lamb chops were made perfectly, season perfectly and cooked perfectly! The potatoes, oh my goodness! The flavoring of these potatoes was so good, I could barely come up for air while eating! Sherman was so attentive checking on me at the perfect time not being overbearing but not forgetting I was there either. I indulged in both of these food items for under $20 & that's a fantastic price! The service was priceless! I definitely looking forward to returning. Parking - this location is located attached to a small strip of restaurants and shops. Parking is street parking only and metered. But don't worry, patience is a virtue and it shouldn't be hard to locate a space within walking distance. read more
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