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Tapas Barcelona, Evanston, IL

Tapas Barcelona

4.7
4.7
647 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Dine on traditional Spanish cuisine at Tapas Barcelona. Located 1615 Chicago Ave, north suburb of Evanston and just south of Northwestern University, this restaurant offers casual comfort and a friendly setting for dining out. Tapas Barcelona has various dishes on the menu, such as baked snails and pizza topped with spinach and goat cheese. It also serves seafood and vegetarian entrées. Tapas Barcelona has a full bar that offers guests various drinks, including Spanish selections of wine. Its atmosphere is ideal for meeting up with an old friend for lunch or having dinner with the family. This restaurant welcomes reservations and provides take-out services.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (847) 866-9900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tapas Barcelona offers a "wonderful dining experience" with consistently "delicious food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about its "lively atmosphere" and diverse menu featuring standout dishes like paella and tapas. Located in Evanston, it's a "favorite spot" for many, praised for its accommodating staff and vibrant ambiance.

647 Reviews
  1. Gale

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Met a couple of friends here and we had a great time. The food was delicious and the staff was very helpful. I have to come back and try a Catalan martini!

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  2. Veronica

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great authentic tapas! We just hope we can give to some Spanish music in the near future! 😉

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  3. marylie

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love it! Love it! Love it! ALWAYS stop here when in town!! THE BEST!

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  4. Michele

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing and the service great! Just packed and hard to hear.

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  5. Barb

    Chicago

    40 reviews

    3.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was great but the noise level make it impossible to carry on a conversation with our table of 4.

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  6. Rachael

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Experience great. Food was mediocre. Same sauce on most dishes. Need some red sauce variety

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  7. Sandie

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was wonderful and the service was good will dine again

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  8. Loris

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always good Recommendation of beef medallions was a good choice Service could have been more attentive as the place wasn’t busy early in the evening

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  9. Kathleen

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience. Great wait staff and food came out quickly.

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  10. Connie

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place. Food and service is wonders. Does not disappoint.
    Tapas BarcelonaResponded on November 2, 2024
    Grateful for the perfect score! We can't wait to have you dine with us again.

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FAQs

Tapas Barcelona offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tapas Barcelona also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 866-9900.

Tapas Barcelona is rated 4.7 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tapas Barcelona

1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout
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