Award-winning

La Marcha

Name: La Marcha
Address: 2026 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA, United States, 94702
Telephone: (510) 288-9997
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1199 Reviews

$31 to $50

Spanish

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Lively

La Marcha Tapas Bar, located in Berkeley, California, is a culinary gem led by Chef Sergio Monleon and Chef Emily Sarlatte. Known for its innovative Spanish cuisine, La Marcha offers signature paella dishes and a variety of delightful tapas. The restaurant has earned accolades including listed in the Michelin Guide, Best of the Bay awards, and recognition among the top 5 Spanish restaurants by several publications. Situated near landmarks such as UC Berkeley and BAMPFA, it boasts a cozy, rustic atmosphere perfect for any occasion. Committed to community service, Chef Sergio, Chef Emily, and the team actively participate in local and global charitable initiatives. Join us at La Marcha Tapas Bar for an unforgettable dining experience that celebrates the vibrant flavors and culture of Spain.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Late Night Happy Hour Daily 10:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(510) 288-9997
Website
http://www.lamarchaberkeley.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Emily Sarlatte & Sergio Emilio Monleón
Catering
Many Bay Area food lovers will recognize Sergio Emilio Monleón and Emily Sarlatte — their smiling faces can often be seen behind a gigantic paella pan brimming with fresh seafood, produce and saffron-infused rice. Their catering service Ñora Cocina Española has won them many fans, with beautiful paellas that are cooked on-site, which means they not only feed, but entertain guests at any function. The presence of these chefs and that giant paella pan makes for a fun, communal atmosphere, ideal for anything from casual business luncheons, elegant weddings, local festivals, or pop up dinners.

Location
2026 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2024
2. MICHELIN Plate 2023
3. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Berkeley
Cross Street
University Ave
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
72 Bus.
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Late Night Happy Hour at La Marcha!
Multiple dates available
Join us for late-night happy hour at La Marcha, every day from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m.! Enjoy a complimentary tapa with every drink purchase. Walk-ins are welcome!
Weekend Escape: Spanish Brunch & Sangria Delight
Multiple dates available
Escape to Spain every Saturday and Sunday with our signature brunch experience! Indulge in Spanish-inspired dishes like the 'Real' Benedict with house-cured salmon, Huevos a la Flamenca, and brunch paella. Sip on refreshing sangria pitchers, or explore our creative cocktails like the Gazpacho Bloody Mary and Horchata de Chufa Cooler. Whether you're sharing small plates or treating yourself, our vibrant brunch will transport you to the flavors of Spain. Join us for a memorable weekend escape, where every bite brings a taste of tradition with a modern twist.
Live Flamenco on Sundays
Multiple dates available
Join us every Sunday at 8pm for an enchanting evening at La Marcha Tapas Bar as we welcome the incredible Kenny el Lebrijano, a maestro of flamenco guitar. Kenny's passionate and soulful performances transport you straight to the heart of Andalusia, making your dining experience truly unforgettable. Whether you're savoring our delicious tapas or enjoying a refreshing Sangria, the mesmerizing strumming and rhythms of Kenny's guitar provide the perfect backdrop. Don't miss this unique blend of culinary and musical artistry. Reserve your table now and let the magic of flamenco elevate your Sunday nights at La Marcha!

Offers

Voted Best Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join us for our award-winning Happy Hour, voted Best in the Bay! Enjoy a complimentary tapa with each beverage and take advantage of discounted tapas and sangria. Whether you're unwinding after a long day or catching up with friends, our Happy Hour is the perfect way to enjoy delicious bites and drinks in a vibrant atmosphere. Don't miss out on this incredible offer—experience the best Happy Hour around and taste what everyone is raving about. Cheers to great food, fine wine, and unforgettable moments!

Popular dishes

Paella MixtaUS$54.00
chicken, chorizo, head-on prawns
Arroz NegroUS$65.00
squid ink, clams, sausage, oyster aioli, smoked trout roe
Paella HuertanaUS$50.00
Winter squash, cauliflower, mushrooms, chestnuts, pepitas (vegan) *Some items subject to availability
Paella MarineraUS$56.00
mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari, peas
Paella Tres CerditosUS$52.00
roasted pork shoulder, panceta, chorizo, cider, arugula
Paella MarroquíUS$55.00
harissa, chicken, merguez, almonds, raisins, olives

Tapas

AceitunasUS$8.00
marinated mediterranean olives, pickled garlic
Acme BreadUS$6.00
AlbóndigasUS$12.00
ibérico pork & beef meatballs, tomato cream, manchego, guindillas, toast
BimiUS$12.00
grilled broccolini, hazelnut-pistachio romesco, manchego
BruselasUS$11.00
brussels sprouts, grapes, balsamic-pedro ximénez reduction
Buñuelos de GambasUS$12.00
shrimp & sweet onion savory donut with uni aioli
- +1US$4.34
- +2US$8.68
Calamares FritosUS$14.00
crispy monterey squid, cumin salt with squid ink aioli
CarrillerasUS$15.00
cacao braised wagyu cheeks, peanut picada, pickled onions, toast
CocaUS$11.00
focaccia, honey-dijon cream, caramelized onions, persimmons, candied walnuts, manchego cheese, jamón serrano
ColiflorUS$13.00
blistered cauliflower, mornay sauce, mojo picón, bacon lardons
CostillasUS$12.00
sherry marinated confit ribs, pickled peppers, arugula
Croquetas de BogavanteUS$15.00
Lobster & mahón fritters with black garlic aioli
Croquetas de CangrejoUS$14.00
dungeness crab & bone marrow croquettes with raw oyster aioli
Croquetas de ChampiñonesUS$11.00
wild mushroom & manchego fritter served with mojo verde
- +1US$3.34
- +2US$6.68
Croquetas de JamónUS$11.00
black forrest ham & swiss fritters served with bell pepper jam
- +1US$3.34
- +2US$6.68
Croquetas de PolloUS$11.00
Ras el hanout chicken, & gruyere fritters with green olive aioli
- +1US$3.34
- +2US$6.68
Fabada AsturianaUS$12.00
White bean stew with morcilla, chorizo, and pork belly
Gambas con AjoblancoUS$16.00
grilled head-on prawns, cashew-ajoblanco, charred yuzu powder *contains gluten* *contains nuts*
Hamburguesas MorunasUS$16.00
cumin lamb sliders, payoyo, mint, cucumber, harissa mayo
- +1US$7.50
Patatas AioliUS$10.00
crispy potatoes, za'atar aioli, algas, seasame seeds
Patatas BravasUS$10.00
crispy potatoes, spicy brava sauce
Patatas CargadasUS$22.00
Crispy potatoes, spicy brava sauce, cilantro cream, sherry braised oxtail
Piquillos RellenosUS$12.00
goat cheese & basil stuffed piquillo peppers, radicchio, honey balsamic
- +1US$3.34
- +2US$6.68
Pulpo GallegoUS$18.00
grilled octopus, piquillos, pickled onions, parsnip purée, garbanzos
TocinoUS$14.00
braised pork belly, kohlrabi slaw, sherry poached figs
TortillaUS$9.00
Duck fat potato & onion frittata, black garlic aiolic
VieirasUS$24.00
seared day boat scallops, miso-sherry butter, tapenade, chorizo crisps

Salads

César NegroUS$14.00
Baby gem, pecorino, anchovies, croutons, squid ink caesar dressing
- Grilled ChickenUS$5.00
- AvocadoUS$3.00
- Bacon LardonsUS$3.00
- Fried Farm EggUS$3.00
RuculaUS$12.00
Arugula, persimmons, pomegranate seeds, fennel, shallot dressing
- Grilled ChickenUS$5.00
- AvocadoUS$3.00
- Bacon LardonsUS$3.00
- Fried Farm EggUS$3.00
RemolachaUS$12.00
Beets, parsnip gazpacho, cashews, pine nuts, chive oil
- Grilled ChickenUS$5.00
- AvocadoUS$3.00
- Bacon LardonsUS$3.00
- Fried Farm EggUS$3.00

Desserts

Torta de AceiteUS$14.00
olive oil citrus cake, vanilla ice cream, frog hollow olive oil
Churros con ChocolateUS$10.00
fresh Spanish doughnuts with warm chocolate sauce
Pastel de ChocolateUS$12.00
flourless chocolate cake, cola cao whipped cream, cocoa nibs, flor de sal
SorbeteUS$9.00
Blackberry Cabernet Sauvignon sorbet
Helado de AvenaUS$10.00
- No SherryUS$0.00
- Add PX SherryUS$7.00
Natillas De ChocolateUS$10.00
Chocolate custard with horchata whipped cream and chufa dust
Cheesecake FlanUS$11.00

Tablas

Tabla de IbéricosUS$26.00
Jamon Serrano, Jamon Ibérico, & “Jamon” de Pato served with house pickles.
Table de QuesosUS$26.00
Truffle Manchego, Majorero, Payoyo, Valdeón cheeses served with local fruit conserves, almonds, olives & acme bread toast.

Sauces

Brava SauceUS$1.00
Zatar AioliUS$1.00
Mojo VerdeUS$1.00
Squid Ink AioliUS$1.00
Piquillo AioliUS$1.00
Lemon AioliUS$1.00
Oyster AioliUS$1.00

What 1,199 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Spanish
East Bay
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Marcha delights diners with "excellent food" and a "wonderful experience," boasting flavorful tapas and authentic paella. The ambiance transports you to Spain, complemented by attentive service. While some visits report service inconsistencies, the vibrant atmosphere and "delicious" dishes like seafood paella and sangria make it a "highly recommended" choice for tapas lovers in the Bay Area.

1,199 Reviews

B
Barbara
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Still too noisy but delicious! I tried the lobster croquettes with the lemon curd aioli. Wonderful.
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Kim
Yosemite
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, amazing service. Would go back to try the fantastic Happy Hour
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Elaine
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had all the tapas on the lunch menu. All were unique, fresh and flavorful. The service was very friendly and prompt and the wine list more than adequate.
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Laurie
San Francisco
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service! Wish there was some traditional jamon. Otherwise, awesome happy hour deal.
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Angela
San Diego
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious and service was terrific!! We could not have asked for a better experience!
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Ninaz
Los Angeles
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Service was very slow. I had reservations and stood at the front for over 10 minutes without any coming to seat us. Noise level is high but it was lively and fun. The tables are too close to each other and too crammed in. Food, including Paella was very good.
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Sarah
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good experience overall! Excellent drinks and tapas. I enjoyed the experience!
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Harrison
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was excellent! Attentive, considerate and helpful. The food was delicious, especially the paella. The restaurant was busy but the staff made sure we were taken care of. Great experience, will be recommending to friends!
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Dawn
San Francisco
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food and drinks always great. The tables are wayyyyyyy to close together, with one twotop very close to the door with too many people standing close by. The server was almost on top of me as she took an order at the table next to us.
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Jennifer
San Francisco
90 reviews
vip
4.0
90 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
First time at La Marcha and we had a great time. Met up with friends and we decided on sharing tapas (didn't order the paella). For drinks we had a pitcher of red sangria which was way too sweet - and the fruit did not seem fresh (fruit cocktail?). This was the most disappointing order of the evening. For food we shared a number of tapas. The potatas cargadas - incredible. Highly recommend this dish, the oxtail on top of the crispy potatoes was so good! The cauliflower - was OK. A little on the mushy side - maybe slightly over-sauced? The calamares - very crispy, well executed. The squid ink aioli was a little muddy - definitely need to squeeze some lemon to brighten this dish. The tocino - soo good! Tender slab of pork belly and the poached figs were a perfect compliment. And we also ordered the croquetas de cangrejo - crispy, but not oily and delicious. And we shared the tabla de quesos - great mix of cheeses. I wish they had an option to do a mixed tabla of meat and cheese. Here you have to order a full meat plate and a full cheese plate. For dessert we shared the churros and the flan cheesecake. Both were great. The prices for the tapas are a little on the high side for a small plate but you can see they use quality ingredients. I would highly recommend going with a group of friends so you can try the various dishes. We'll be back to try the paella (and skip the sangria).
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FAQs

La Marcha offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. La Marcha also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 288-9997.

La Marcha is rated 4.6 stars by 1199 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2026 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2024
2. MICHELIN Plate 2023
3. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
University Ave
Neighbourhood
Berkeley
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Late Night Happy Hour Daily 10:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
72 Bus.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Emily Sarlatte & Sergio Emilio Monleón
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lamarchaberkeley.com/
Phone number
(510) 288-9997
Catering
Many Bay Area food lovers will recognize Sergio Emilio Monleón and Emily Sarlatte — their smiling faces can often be seen behind a gigantic paella pan brimming with fresh seafood, produce and saffron-infused rice. Their catering service Ñora Cocina Española has won them many fans, with beautiful paellas that are cooked on-site, which means they not only feed, but entertain guests at any function. The presence of these chefs and that giant paella pan makes for a fun, communal atmosphere, ideal for anything from casual business luncheons, elegant weddings, local festivals, or pop up dinners.

La Marcha

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Late Night Happy Hour at La Marcha!

Weekend Escape: Spanish Brunch & Sangria Delight

Live Flamenco on Sundays

Voted Best Happy Hour

Paella Marinera

Paella Mixta

Paella Marroquí

Paella

Paella MixtaUS$54.00

Arroz NegroUS$65.00

Paella HuertanaUS$50.00

Paella MarineraUS$56.00

Paella Tres CerditosUS$52.00

Paella MarroquíUS$55.00

Tapas

AceitunasUS$8.00

Acme BreadUS$6.00

AlbóndigasUS$12.00

BimiUS$12.00

BruselasUS$11.00

Buñuelos de GambasUS$12.00

Calamares FritosUS$14.00

CarrillerasUS$15.00

CocaUS$11.00

ColiflorUS$13.00

CostillasUS$12.00

Croquetas de BogavanteUS$15.00

Croquetas de CangrejoUS$14.00

Croquetas de ChampiñonesUS$11.00

Croquetas de JamónUS$11.00

Croquetas de PolloUS$11.00

Fabada AsturianaUS$12.00

Gambas con AjoblancoUS$16.00

Hamburguesas MorunasUS$16.00

Patatas AioliUS$10.00

Patatas BravasUS$10.00

Patatas CargadasUS$22.00

Piquillos RellenosUS$12.00

Pulpo GallegoUS$18.00

TocinoUS$14.00

TortillaUS$9.00

VieirasUS$24.00

Salads

César NegroUS$14.00

RuculaUS$12.00

RemolachaUS$12.00

Desserts

Torta de AceiteUS$14.00

Churros con ChocolateUS$10.00

Pastel de ChocolateUS$12.00

SorbeteUS$9.00

Helado de AvenaUS$10.00

Natillas De ChocolateUS$10.00

Cheesecake FlanUS$11.00

Tablas

Tabla de IbéricosUS$26.00

Table de QuesosUS$26.00

Sauces

Brava SauceUS$1.00

Zatar AioliUS$1.00

Mojo VerdeUS$1.00

Squid Ink AioliUS$1.00

Piquillo AioliUS$1.00

Lemon AioliUS$1.00

Oyster AioliUS$1.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Marcha offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Marcha restaurant rated?

Is La Marcha currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information