Bulla Gastrobar - Tampa

Name: Bulla Gastrobar - Tampa
Address: 930 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL, United States, 33606
Telephone: (813) 773-8626
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1160 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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Set in the heart of the trendy Soho and Hyde Park neighborhood, Bulla Gastrobar’s newest location is an electrifying addition to Tampa's vibrant restaurant scene. Bulla’s contemporary take on Spanish tapas (shareable dishes) and imaginative cocktails are showcased in this lively, communal setting of casual sophistication.

Unique to the Tampa location is Luna Lounge, a stylish rooftop bar for savoring handcrafted cocktails, a wide assortment of beers and wines, a special tapas menu, and sweeping views of bustling Downtown Tampa. In the kitchen, an innovative josper charcoal oven-grill adds distinct flavors and textures to bulla’s creative menu of Spanish delicacies.

Join us for brunch, lunch, happy hour or dinner. planning an event? Bulla’s energetic vibe and unique menu offerings make it a perfect choice for any occasion.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 20, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 74 times today

Experiences are available.

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Takeout

(813) 773-8626

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(813) 773-8626
Website
http://bullagastrobar.com/locations/tampa/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ramon Tolentino
Private party facilities
BULLA: [boo-ya]- the ability to create a stir; slang for chatter and what everyone is talking about. Simply put, a fun, casual gathering place inspired by the most popular tapas-style restaurants in Spain. Bulla serves unique Spanish dishes created with the finest and freshest ingredients. While the bar and ambiance are the center of attraction, the emphasis is on quality gastronomic creations to stir the senses and your appetite. Indulge your guests with a private luncheon in one of our private dining rooms, an intimate dinner al fresco at our trendy Luna Lounge rooftop bar, or a cocktail party, featuring bulla’s signature Spanish flavors, wines and hand-crafted cocktails. Our private dining options feature 3-course menus and tapas-style options, beverage packages, state of the art system with projector and screen for events up to 200 guests. We invite you to indulge in a celebration of good taste.

Location
930 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
Neighborhood
Tampa
Cross street
Morrison Street
Parking details
Convenient lot with hourly parking available”
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

SEASONAL SUMMER MENU
Aug 18 - Sep 25, 2022
Kick off the season with a new special menu inspired by the flavors of Spain. Explore our new dishes and hand-crafted cocktails.
BRUNCH
Multiple dates available
Make your next brunch event extra special at Bulla Gastrobar. Introducing the ultimate brunch buffet at Bulla Tampa’s Luna Lounge rooftop. Featuring bottomless beverages for 3 hours, brunch paella & more!
ROOFTOP VIBES
Multiple dates available
Rooftop vibes all year long! Celebrate at Bulla Gastrobar Tampa’s, Luna Lounge with handcrafted cocktails, exclusive tapas and every day happy hour 5-7PM! First come, first serve.

Popular dishes

Jamón Serrano$7.00
'Fermin' Serrano ham, aged 15 months
Paleta Ibérica de Bellota Fermín$17.00
Acorn fed pure Iberian ham
Coppa$7.00
Marinated & cured pork collar, pimentón, garlic, sea salt
Chorizo$7.00
Cantimpalo style, mildly spicy pork sausage
Lomo Ibérico$7.00
Cured Iberian pork loin
Salchichón$7.00
Sausage cured with black pepper, garlic and herbs

Quesos - Cheeses

Idiazábal$7.00
Firm sheep's milk, lightly smoked from the Basque country
Tetilla$7.00
Semi soft cow's milk, mild buttery flavor
Mahón$7.00
Firm cow's milk, lemony, salty, tangy flavor
Manchego$7.00
Sheep's milk, nutty, sweet, tangy flavor
Murcia al Vino$7.00
Goat cheese from Murcia, wine cured rind, sweet & smooth flavor

Tapas Y Raciones - Small Plates

Grilled Steak$16.00
Bistro steak, truffled potato & mushroom foam, salsa criolla
Andalusian Gazpacho$6.50
Spanish chilled vegetable soup
Ham Croquettes$8.50
Serrano ham, fig jelly
Patatas Bravas$7.50
Crispy potato cubes, spicy brava sauce, aioli
Grilled Octopus$18.50
Corn purée, salsa criolla, cracked pepper
Pintxo Moruno$10.50
Cumin marinated pork loin skewers, mojo verde, Greek yogurt
Sautéed Garlic Shrimp$13.00
Brandy, pepper flakes
Albóndigas$12.00
Pork and beef meatballs, Manchego, tomate frito
Ceviche de Jalapeño$14.00
Shrimp, fish, roasted jalapeño, fresh lime & orange, plantain chips
Chorizo Stuffed Dates$11.00
Medjool dates, house made chorizo, Manchego, wrapped in bacon, arugula salad
Crispy Calamari*$13.00
Homemade tartar sauce
Tuna Tartare*$15.00
Ahi tuna, mango, avocado, soy sesame vinaigrette, Sriracha aioli
Smoked Salmon Montaditos*$12.50
Cream cheese, truffle honey
Watermelon Salad$12.00
Watermelon, roma tomatoes, crispy serrano, truffle honey, goat cheese
Grilled Flatbread*$12.00
Mozzarella, poached egg, caramelized onions, oyster mushrooms, bacon
Montaditos$14.00
Brisket, tomato marmalade, guindilla, tetilla cheese
Avocado Toast$9.50
Tomatoes, Idiazábal, pan de cristal, EVOO

Huevos - Eggs

Sopa de Garbanzo Frito*$9.00
Chickpea stew, chorizo, poached egg
Potato Tortilla*$8.00
Traditional Spanish omelet, caramelized onions, garlic aioli
Huevos 'Bulla'*$11.50
Eggs, homemade potato chips, Serrano ham, potato foam, truffle oil
Bikini*$12.00
Open-faced brioche sandwich, fried egg, Serrano ham, béchamel, manchego
Bulla Benedict*$11.50
Poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, crispy chorizo, asparagus
Shrimp Omelet$12.00
Open-face omelet, oyster mushrooms, sautéed shrimp, scallions
Huevos Bravos$12.00
Two fried eggs, shoestring potatoes, sautéed onions and peppers, brava sauce

Dulces - Sweets

Hazelnut Waffles$9.00
Nutella, chocolate shavings, white chocolate Chantilly, toasted almonds
French Toast$12.00
Caramelized brioche, mixed berry compote, white chocolate Chantilly
Blueberry & Ricotta Pancakes$10.00
Blueberry compote, lemon gel

Platos Fuertes y Bocatas - Entrées and Sandwiches

Paella Mixta$39.00
Calamari, clams, shrimp, chicken, chorizo, sofrito, saffron; (minimum 30 minutes)
Brunch Paella*$29.00
Valencia rice, bacon, chorizo, sofrito rojo, picada, spinach, roma tomatoes, manchego, brava sauce, aioli, sunny side up eggs, saffron; (minimum 30 minutes)
'Bulla' Burger$17.00
Piquillo peppers, caramelized onions, tetilla cheese, brioche bun, honey thyme glaze, smoked paprika fries
Steak & Eggs*$26.00
Bistro filet, fried eggs, shoestring potatoes, mojo verde, Sriracha aioli
Kale Caesar$16.00
Grilled chicken, serrano-caesar dressing, manchego, croutons
Braised Pork Hash$15.00
Poached egg, breakfast potatoes
Salmon*
Baby spinach, chickpeas, lemon cream
- Small 5 Oz.$17.00
- Large 7.5 Oz.$25.00
Chicken & Waffles$14.00
Rosemary maple syrup, buttermilk waffles
Grilled Octopus Salad$19.50
Roma tomatoes, cucumber, red onions, fresh lemon

Brunch Prix Fixe

$29 per Person | Bottomless Sangrias and Mimosas $19 per Person

First Course

Select one

Avocado Toast
Tomatoes, Idiazábal, pan de cristal, EVOO
Grilled Flatbread*
Mozzarella, poached egg, caramelized onions, oyster mushrooms, bacon
Watermelon Salad
Watermelon, roma tomatoes, crispy serrano, truffle honey, goat cheese
Sopa de Garbanzo Frito*
Chickpea stew, chorizo, poached egg
Smoked Salmon Montaditos*
Cream cheese, truffle honey
Croquetas de Jamón
Serrano ham croquettes, fig jelly

Second Course

Select one

'Bulla' Burger*
Piquillo peppers, caramelized onions, tetilla, smoked paprika fries
Bulla Benedict*
Poached eggs, hollandaise, crispy chorizo, asparagus
Huevos 'Bulla'*
Eggs, homemade potato chips, Serrano, potato foam, truffle oil
Braised Pork Hash
Braised shredded pork, poached egg, breakfast potatoes
Huevos Bravos*
Two fried eggs, shoestring potatoes, sautéed onions and peppers, brava sauce
Steak & Eggs*
Fried eggs, shoestring potatoes, mojo verde, Sriracha aioli; +$8 (additional)
Chicken & Waffles
Rosemary maple syrup, buttermilk waffles
Bikini*
Open-faced brioche sandwich, fried egg, Serrano ham, béchamel, manchego

Third Course

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Torrija
Brioche, mascarpone ice cream, honey
Flan de Coco
Coconut flan, passion fruit sorbet
Blueberry & Ricotta Pancakes
Blueberry compote, lemon gel
Churros con Chocolate
Chocolate sauce, dulce de leche
Hazelnut Waffles
Nutella, chocolate shavings, white chocolate Chantilly, toasted almonds

What 1,160 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
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Cato
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience3
Fix the A/C …water dripping all over the floor is not sanitary.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall1food2service2ambience4
First the restaurant is understaffed. Just one waitress and I guess the manager had to go to attend customers. Second that caused an understandable delay in the service. Third the quality of two dishes was not as expected. The meat was asked to be medium well and it came burnt. We rejected it and it was brought to us again but again it was not as we ordered it. The location is nice though but it requires more waiters and waitresses and better cooks as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went to the Michael Bublé concert while also bringing them to Bulla for the first time.
N
Natalie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our experience at Bulla was amazing! We went for a friend’s birthday and they came out with a cute birthday dessert of a strawberry and chocolate covered granola! The service was fast and our waiter Christian was awesome!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had a great lunch date with a friend here and the service is great! And so is the food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service by Kristina and excellent food!
MC
MiguelC
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Nice furnishings and varied Menu. Small plates is the way to go!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charleston
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience1
We were seated in a back area near the restrooms. It was definitely not the same vibe as the main seating area. We felt very hidden and it was not very welcoming to see everyone go in and out of the restroom for our entire dinner. My view is also obstructed by a thick wall/door. As far as the food goes was either average or above average. I did think it was a bit overpriced. We paid $80+ for 4 tapas plates and a beer. I would go back, however, I would just go to the bar area and to order a couple of my favorite plates.
l
lindseys
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. Highly recommend it!
g
goodgreatfun
Tampa
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome awesome awesome awesome Awesome awesome awesome awesome Awesome awesome awesome awesome Awesome awesome awesome awesome
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GerardS
Tampa
62 reviews
vip
5.0
62 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and Service is always consistent! Excellent!! Our server Andrea was Great!
AP
AngelicaP
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, friendly staff Great drinks all good
f
flavortownmayor
Tampa
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience3
Overall decent experience. We loved all of the food, the most being the Montaditos and Patatas Bravas. It was a slow night, which was a good thing for the lack of crowds and noise, however service was still a little lacking and we felt a little forgotten about by our server. When she was at our table, she was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent environment. Our waitress Amanda was very attentive to us, she gave us very good recommendations. Our birthday celebration dinner was exquisite. The tapas were tasty and the paella is on another level, delicious.
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Taytay
Tampa
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
My party of 2 had reservations at 2:15 on Sunday, July 31. We arrived early and were seated right away. We were given a choice of ordering from the brunch menu or the regular menu. We both ordered from the brunch menu. They were entirely out of coffee and tea due to a delivery issue (but why couldn't they have gone to a grocery for the short term solution?). I started with SMOKED SALMON MONTADITOS w/Cream cheese, truffle honey, topped with capers and red onion. OMG, it was amazing! Very delicious. My sister ordered the GRILLED FLATBREAD w/ Mozzarella, poached egg, caramelized onions, oyster mushrooms, and bacon. It was good - but she said next time, she'd want to order the smoked salmon. We both finished our 1st course and I received the 2nd course, BULLA BENEDICT (Poached eggs, hollandaise, crispy chorizo, asparagus). It was just warm. If I were to get this again, I'd ask for the egg to be poached/cooked a little longer (personal preference) but it was delicious. I ate the entire 2nd course and my sisters 2nd course never arrived. We did not see our server for awhile so we flagged down someone else who let the line person know. We waited longer... the manager came by to ask how everything was, and my sister let him know. She finally received her 2nd course as I sat there. She got the HUEVOS BRAVOS (Two fried eggs, shoestring potatoes, sautéed onions and peppers, brava sauce). The shoestring potatoes were yummy!!! The third course came and it was fantastic! HAZELNUT WAFFLES (Nutella, chocolate shavings, white chocolate Chantilly, toasted almonds). OMG, to die for!!! My sister got CHURROS CON CHOCOLATE w/ Chocolate sauce, dulce de leche. They were good - but mine was better, lol. The manager was kind enough to remove the price of the HUEVOS BRAVOS due to the long delay. In conclusion, the food was fantastic and I would go back - hoping that the timing of the food delivery is better.
TS
TerriS
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Bailey was fantastic.
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Deviaroundtown
Tampa
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
The food was excellent! The server was friendly. However the service was slow. Server was inexperienced and had to be requested to clear the table and clean up mess prior to serving next course. Training for servers needs improvement for sure.
SG
SteveG
Tampa
27 reviews
vip
4.0
27 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
You can't go wrong going out for a fun ad quality dinner at Bulla. The service was spectacular as Samantha went out of her way for us. My wife and I took a couple here last night and it was their first time. We suggested that everyone pick to small plates and then we can share 8 dishes. All eight were very good and we had a fun time.
DL
DianeL
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful goodbye lunch for coworkers. Food is consistently delicious & service impeccable. This is my go to place for special occasions!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Brunch was great, staff was not very familiar with menu items. Be cautious if you have food allergies. Overall great brunch, I would definitely be going back.
KB
KathrynB
Tampa
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience3
Our party of 4 had to wait ten minutes past our reservation time to be seated and then waited THIRTY minutes to receive our drink order. Part of my meal came out before our appetizers and then they brought four more orders of other tables orders to ours throughout the TWO HOURS it took to complete our meal due to service and timing. One of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had in Florida and will never return. Our server was a bright light and she did try to make it up by taking an app of our tab, which is why I gave her a few extra points.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thank you, David S! You were so great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great first experience last night, the food was outstanding and our server, Louis was incredible! Can't wait to come back.
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howarda
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
food and service were excellent! highly recommend for foodies!
CI
ChristineI
Tampa
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Bulla! Food, drinks and service are always fantastic! Great social spot without it being crazy. Love their happy hour it is one of the best in Tampa. We have met some lovely people there.
c
candacer
Orlando
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service
D
Debi
Tampa
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, nice atmosphere, and for South Tampa it was easy to make reservations!
PR
PatrickR
Tampa
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Agatha is an amazing sever!
SH
SueH
Tampa
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great service and the food was delicious. I brought my Little here to try a bit of Spanish food.
BS
BarbS66
San Diego
11 reviews
2.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall2food3service1ambience4
We were so looking forward to a late lunch of tapas and left disappointed! Unfortunately the server was completely overwhelmed and the service was terrible. We were greeted and had waters poured almost immediately, but the only other time the server came to our table was to take our order. We were never asked if we wanted anything else besides water. We asked for bread that never appeared. We ordered almost all the tapas, plus a flatbread and paella. Absolutely everything came out cold after a long wait. We saw the plates sitting under the lights just waiting for someone to pick them up. It’s tapas, bring them out as they are ready, you don’t need to wait for everything to be ready at once! I had to go to the bar to ask for more water and when asked how everything was, I mentioned that everything was tasty, but served cold. He seemed genuinely concerned and apologized saying he would make it right, then we never saw him again. It was so disappointing especially after reading other positive reviews.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
OMG!! We had a great experience here!!! We were on vacation in Tampa and googled best paella and Bulla came up. The tapas, paella and desserts were so delicious and flavorful…Very vibrant atmosphere with excellent service!! Highly recommend Bulla @Tampa for Spanish cuisine!
RG
RickG
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience4
I definitely would recommend Bulla Gastrobar in Tampa. The only major issue I encountered at brunch was the two entrée items were served about 10 minutes apart. There was no explanation, just an apology.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Nice place to out for dinner. Good atmosphere and great food
JB
JaneB
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is a great brunch spot too, did you know that?
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic drinks, meal, and service. All of their tapas are phenomenal. My recommendations- Cannoloni, matasidos, chicken and ham croquettes, chorizo stuffed dates, and but not least chorizo queso.
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bestfoodever
Tampa
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We ordered several tapas small plates and shared. Everything was delicious! Hard to pick a favorite! The red Sangria was also delicious! We will definitely be going back! This may become our “special occasion” place to go!
AS
ASHLEY
Tampa
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
I'm surprised they didn't have any straws nor did they have bottled water...CVS and Winn Dixie is a block away stock up! And what Italian restaurant does not have Moscato?!
Bulla Gastrobar - TampaResponded on July 6, 2022Hello Ashley, We appreciate your input and would like to clarify that Bulla is a Spanish inspired restaurant devoted to serving unique Spanish and Catalan dishes. We value your opinion and would like the chance to further discuss your experience. Please send me a quick email with your contact information and our managing partner would be more than happy to reach out to you. Respectfully, Lara K.
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DIPESHM
Miami
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall1food3service5ambience1
The wait for bottomless mimosas was PATHETIC
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Oscar
Savannah
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went with 7 other friends for brunch and had a great time. Our server kept our bottomless drinks and waters full and we did the 3-course brunch. We spaced out the food, never felt rushed, and everything was excellent quality. Would definitely return!!!
LN
LisaN
Tampa
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service !

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bulla Gastrobar - Tampa using the Order Online button. Bulla Gastrobar - Tampa also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Bulla Gastrobar - Tampa also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (813) 773-8626.

Bulla Gastrobar - Tampa is rated 4.7 stars by 1160 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 20, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 74 times today

Experiences are available.