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Tapas Barcelona, Evanston, IL

Tapas Barcelona

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 26 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Website
    http://www.tapasbarcelona.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Offers

  • Happy Hour - 5:00 - 6:00 PM Monday thru Saturday!

    Dec 9, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
    December - 10% off all Tapas

    Happy Hour - 5:00 - 6:00 PM Monday thru Saturday! photo

Menu

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What 652 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tapas Barcelona in Evanston is a vibrant culinary gem offering "amazing, awesome, fabulous" dishes in a lively atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Guests rave about the "great service" and "fantastic food," making it a "go-to place" for memorable dining experiences. Reservations are highly recommended!

652 Reviews

  1. Alfonso

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was fast and they had excellent calamari and octopus tapas!

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  2. Shanikca

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always a 10/10. The service was great and welcoming!

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  3. Phoebe

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a bit crowded for Sunday dinner, but otherwise the service, atmosphere, food , and drinks were amazing!!

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  4. Jena

    Milwaukee

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good but could have been warmer. Several plates were warm, not hot. However, I would try again.

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  5. Jerry

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never fails to provide great food at a great value. The people are always helpful and they even provided us with the recipe for our favorite drink! It’s a “go-to” for us
    Tapas BarcelonaResponded on December 10, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind words. We're thrilled you enjoyed your evening at our restaurant. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We look forward to serving you again. Sincerely, Tapas Barcelona

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  6. Gale

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    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!
    Tapas BarcelonaResponded on December 10, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your glowing review! We're thrilled you enjoyed your experience. Looking forward to your next visit. Sincerely, Tapas Barcelona

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  7. Veronica

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    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! 😉
    Tapas BarcelonaResponded on December 10, 2024
    Dear Guest, We appreciate your feedback and will consider your comments about music. thank you for your glowing review. Sincerely, Tapas Barcelona

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  8. marylie

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    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!
    Tapas BarcelonaResponded on December 10, 2024
    Dear Guest, Thank you for your loyalty. Your satisfaction is our top priority. We look forward to serving you again. Sincerely, Tapas Barcelona

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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 652 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 p.m.
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tapas Barcelona

1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    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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