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    Tasca Restaurant

    3.8 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    TASCA RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

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    Romantic
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Pulpo a la Parilla
    Kaia B.

    My parents used to come here all the time in the 90's and early 2000's. We came back for my dad's birthday recently, and although the menu changed with new ownership, we were delighted to find that the quality and deliciousness of their tapas hadn't changed at all!! The menu is well organized, and also has QR codes you can scan to see how big each tapa is. Our waitress recommended about 2-3 tapas per person, so that was what we did. We got a few rounds, trying new things and re-ordering our favorites. It's a good place to go with a group; ours had 4 people. We started off with crab croquettes, served with a spicy mayo. They were delicious, like soft Spanish crab cakes. Also in the first round we got the beef empanadas, which were really crispy and stuffed with well seasoned filling- no air pockets to be seen! We also had some mushrooms in a light jerez sauce with fresh parsley that were lovely. Then our favorite... the gambas al ajillo. These shrimp came to our table SIZZLING in a small skillet of olive oil, lots of chopped garlic, paprika, and fresh parsley. They gave some soft bread that we drenched in the hot oil and had with the shrimp on top. It was perfection. In the second round we went with some classic tapas- a very delightful crostini with jamón ibérico, manchego, and fig jam; and the comforting and savory tortilla española. We also tried the duck wings with orange cinnamon sauce, which was ok, but the fantastic oxtail crostini- that retained the beautiful gooey tendon-y texture of oxtail stew- blew it out of the water! Finally we ordered another round of gambas al ajillo, and the magnificent pulpo a la parilla- that included two huge and herby grilled octopus tentacles with roasted baby potatoes, plenty of paprika, and chimichurri sauce. The octopus was cooked perfectly, charred and crispy on the ends but still soft and pull apart tender in the middle, not rubbery at all. Altogether this meal was one of the best all out feasts I've had in a long time. And definitely the best and most flavorful Spanish food I've had outside of Spain!!

    Susan M.

    Been going to tasca for years. The food is very good and very accessible and the prices are affordable so it's a great neighborhood place!

    Food: Patatas Bravas

    Overall, a great tapas place to try. They offer several halal options with halal steak, beef, and chicken. The beef tenderloin was the highlight. Lots of excellent flavors and options to choose from. Quick and friendly service. Great seating and warm ambiance. The only downside is that parking is a hassle if you're driving in.

    Brie
    Gia H.

    All of the meat and seafood tapas were phenomenal (calamari, mussels, lamb chops, shrimp) - the ingredients were fresh and everything was cooked perfectly, the food just melted in my mouth. Regarding vegetarian options, the sautéed mushrooms are a good, but the fried artichokes and the Brie were lacking in both complexity and flavor. The paellas were SO flavorful and delicious. The rice soaks up all of the juices from the seafood and herbs and broth and brings a wonderful combination of flavor to the palette. The rice towards the bottom of the pan hardens ever so slightly and the variety of textures makes the paella so fun to eat. The churros are a must have as a finisher. In addition, the ambiance is nicely European. All of the paintings play with a light/dark theme and it feels as if you are in the shadows of an alleyway somewhere in Europe. The servers are polite and seem to enjoy themselves, which adds to the warm ambiance. You will leave very satisfied.

    Shardul T.

    * Disappointed on multiple ends * We went here for dinner. The ambiance looks really good. Seating is ample. Parking is available at a nearby Whole Foods with pass provided by the restaurant. We found that all the food lacked taste and zest. We felt as if the cook was trying to wrap up his night shift and go home. The food was made with no love. Specially the paella was absolutely ridiculous: the rice in it was hard and uncooked. Thankfully the server made sure that we got a refund for it. I would suggest extra caution while shortlisting this place for dinner.

    Mussels
    Kevin L.

    Tasca serves Spanish tapas. We were disappointed how one dimensional the food was. For example you can taste the brinyness of the mussels but that's all there was to it. The garlic white wine sauce did not come through and it was the same for the other dishes we ordered. The grilled octopus was tough from overcooking. The fried eggplant was just that. In addition, only meter parking is available and it is difficult to find.

    Ti W.

    Pretty affordable tapas place with delicious food. It feels more like the home style food instead of the fancy tapas places that you usually find in Boston. My favorite was the marinated anchovies with tomato on the bread. The tomato was more like homemade tomato sauce but it added unique flavor on top of the anchovies. The server was super helpful. She recommended the drink with the right sweetness just what I needed.

    Patatas Bravas, Pimientos del Padrón, Pollo al Ajillo, Tortilla Espanola, Albóndigas de Cordero
    Vicki M.

    Yummylicious!!!! I usually don't think to order Tapas for delivery but was looking for something different to order last weekend from our usual, and this popped up in the search. Ordered quite a few dishes- patatas bravas (my go to tapas), tomato bread (yummy), shishito peppers (first time trying this ever), lamb meatballs, ratatouille with bread, pollo chicken (really good, tender, tasty) and tortilla espanola. I like that they gave the sauce for the patatas bravas and the tomato sauce for bread separately packaged so they wouldn't get soggy. Very thoughtful! Food was great - tasty and filling! One issue with the delivery was that the driver called us on the phone but spoke no English it seemed that he could not find the address. And poor hubs went outside looking for him in the freezing temperatures. The one night that temps dropped to record freezing temps was when the driver couldn't find the building!! Luckily from the GrubHub online tracker we were able to see where the driver was - and finally connected!! Whew! Will order again and hopefully the delivery will make it next time!

    Churros
    Tuli S.

    We haven't been to tasca in forever because it's a bit far from back bay. We went last night and it was great! The food is more of a 4 for me but with service & price it becomes a 5. Always had a great time here! We had the following: Patatas bravas - Good, liked the red kinda spicy sauce Croquettes - SO much jamon. Highly recommend!! Shrimp - Yummy, also a little spicy! Lamb - Loved this, cooked perfectly and the mint sauce was great Churros - Enjoyed these but would try a diff dessert next time No pressure here to hurry and leave. We had sangria and took our time after eating. Will be back!

    Madow N.

    Tips: - Reservations are necessary on a Fri/weekend night - Get the parking pass from the restaurant that allows you to park at the Whole Foods just down the street. - Cozy ambiance. Spanish style decor. - The place was pretty packed on a Fri night. A little loud for my liking. - The tapas were pretty good. The Crispy goat cheese balls were my favorite - had a sweet filling. - There were a couple of things from the menu that we ordered that they didn't have or ran out of - There are some halal options on the menu, which is nice - Service was alright. Might try it again on a less busy night if I was already in the area.

    Priscilla M.

    Tasca was recommended by a friend for tapas over Barcelona Wine & Bar, so we made reservations for a Friday night. The ambiance is traditional Spanish -- romantic lighting, beautiful paintings, decor pieces, and yellow archways. The bathroom is clean and even has a baby changing station. Alitas de Pato - duck wings were deliciously sweet and savory Pollo al Ajillo - very flavorful boneless chicken Pulpo a la Gallega - did not love this one, the octopus was a bit rubbery and lacked in flavor Gambas al Pil Pil - I can eat this all day, also not that spicy Brie - really beautiful combo with the apple chutney, pear, and crostini Patatas Bravas - a bit disappointed with the flavor on this dish Boquerones - pretty good anchovies on tomato-garlic bread Be sure to get a pitcher of their red sangria!

    Jamón Ibérico y Manchego, Chuletas de Cordero, Patatas Bravas, Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico, Berenjenas con Miel

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    Excellent food, staff and management. The atmosphere is extremely comfortable and the table spacing is perfect!

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    Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Its location is deceiving. I can't wait to go back!

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    How many servings do you get out of the Paella plate? Is that for a single person dinner?

    The Paella you see in our menu is for up to three people but you may order an individual Paella as well.

    Do you serve halal meat?

    lamb, beef and chicken is Halal in Tasca all the time

    Why is the $5 menu only for dine in when there public health officials are encouraging people to order take-out?

    Thank you for reaching out to Tasca. Like many establishments we offered two menus: Dine In Menu and Take Out Menu. We hope you will take advantage of either one and enjoy a delicious Spanish treat.… Read more

    Do you guys have heating lamps in your outdoor seating area?

    Hi Francis, For the safety of our patrons we cannot use the heating lamps as the street has a bit of an incline and it wouldn't be stable enough to not fall over.I am so… Read more

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    The Daily Catch

    3.9(489 reviews)
    0.8 mi
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    I have friends in Boston who have insisted that I get over to The Daily Catch in the North End…read more Oh. My. Word! This is one of those places that you remember forever. There are maybe five tables in the entire place, and you feel like you're sitting in the kitchen with the chef. A pro tip I've discovered is to arrive early for dinner--maybe around 4pm--to beat the long line that will grow outside. I cannot say enough about the freshness and quality of the food. Our group had a few small appetizers which were excellent, but the real treat was their daily swordfish special. I'm not quite sure how to describe it, other than "wow." So much flavor packed in this dish. Wine is served in regular plastic drink cups alongside fresh bread. You really do feel like you're sitting right in the middle of a great Italian kitchen. It should be noted that this is a cash-only establishment; so plan ahead. This spot is a Must Visit if you find yourself in Boston's North End.

    We decided to do Brookline as North end typically is a PITA to find parking or else pay for a…read moregarage and walk across Hanover street. This location was easy to find parking along Harvard street at a meter. We arrived at their 4pm dinner open time and they said give them 10 minutes so we ended up at the new blank street location right next door. Once in and seated, our waitress was great! Marathon Monday vibes all around town. We took a seat in the window nook. My lady loves squid ink pasta and it's different than Japanese style (doesn't stain your teeth haha). We ordered + fried calamari + mussels siciliano + aglio olio We started with the complimentary bread, with olive oil, crushed red peppers and Parmesan! The calamari was next (my must order anywhere i go to taste). Light batter fried (didn't just fall apart thankfully) nice light and crispy. The squid was fresh, not cooked rubbery and tasted great with the marinara sauce (nice hint of spice). Now i wish the portion was a tad bigger but it was yummy. The mussels is the ladies go to, for an appetizer. It came out HOT, with a lemon white wine garlic sauce. Super tasty, mussels definite shine through without the sauce/broth overpowering the natural flavor of the mussel. She finished that up quick and i had a taste myself and agree with her assessment haha. And finally the Aglio Olio, squid ink pasta with minced squid and garlic. This was a perfectly balanced dish, came out HOT be careful of the pan. The pasta and squid just melted together so well. The caramelized butter/garlic with bits of minced squid just had you scraping the pan at the end to make sure you inhale them. Great meal for two. Very satisfied. (Give us another couple ounces of fried calamari and it'd be perfect!)

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    Bottega di Capri

    4.4(512 reviews)
    1.4 miBrookline Village
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    The best Italian food I've had in the Boston area!! And the best Alfredo I've ever had -- unlike a…read morelot of North End food that is too creamy and salty, this was light and the taste was complex and DIVINE. The owners and everyone working there were so kind, it was such a wonderful, local vibe in there. Very excited to return.

    This is my secret hidden gem of an Italian restaurant located outside of the North End! Absolutely…read moreone of my favorite spots and whenever my friend visits from out of state, this is a must-go for him! Located in Brookline, Bottega di Capri is a cozy and quaint Italian spot. The food is absolutely delicious and clearly fresh. I got the Shrimp Scampi while my friend got the tortellini with cheese and added shrimp. Honestly, everything was so tasty and flavorful, plus the portions were huge for a terrific price! I was so excited for my leftovers the next day. They were super accommodating and provided great recommendations as well. The pasta sauces were incredible -- my friend ate the bread with the sauce and said it was heavenly. Major shoutout for the great service provided by Jimmy as well, he was so friendly and caring! It made this meal feel extra homey. (He even packaged my pasta to go for me to make sure I didn't spill on my dress I was wearing). Definitely recommend giving this spot a try and supporting a small business!

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