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    Tapas Teatro

    4.0 (356 reviews)
    ModerateTapas Bars, Spanish
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Anita T.

    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.

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    Farah K.

    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.

    Flan

    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.

    Dakota M.

    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!

    Mediterrania gin cocktail
    Jill C.

    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.

    Pulpo Gallegos
    Lawrence A.

    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.

    Rojito
    Deanna D.

    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!

    Vermouth cocktail
    Natalya K.

    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.

    Marmitako: Basque stew of tuna, potato, roasted sofrito and tomato
    Alexis B.

    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!

    Mitali S.

    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

    Croquet de Jamon and Totilla Espanola
    Brent C.

    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.

    Jane P.

    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!

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    Ruolan S.

    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.

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    OMG! Thee best ravioli ever! Between the best tasting beef on the inside and the freshly made…read morepasta, and the sauce, OMG!!! I've had ravioli at many restaurants, and this is by far the best! But let's start from the beginning. The place is small, there's not getting around that part. Let's call it quaint. There's the bar, several 2-seater tables, and a few 4-seater tables. Think converted row home, but only the first floor. Still, it packs a punch, in a good way. Let's call it cozy. We had a reservation, so we were seated right away. We started with cocktails. I ordered an espresso martini and my partner ordered El Fresco. They were both tasty. I've had better espresso martinis, but it was still good. My second drink was a beer. The draft machines were down, but the beer was still good. My partner ordered the strip steak that came with fries and salad. It wasn't your average salad. It was delicious. The fries had garlic & parsley. The were delicious as well. And she absolutely loved the steak. So much so that she kept trying to save some for the next day. It was a delicious meal! The parking is street parking. It's a cute spot. We'll be back!

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