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Pamplona, Arlington, VA
Pamplona, Arlington, VA
Pamplona, Arlington, VA
Pamplona, Arlington, VA
Pamplona, Arlington, VA
This restaurant now offers Takeout

This restaurant now offers Takeout

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Pamplona

4.4
4.4
828 Reviews
$30 and under
Spanish
Welcome to Pamplona, Spanish Tapas + Sangria restaurant!

Located in the HEART of Clarendon half a block from the Metro

Your reservation will last the duration of 1.5 hours from the time of the reservation. Our patio seating is first come first serve.

We appreciate your support and understanding in these times!

We look forward to serving you!

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 10 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 10:00 am–1:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (703) 685-9950
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Contreras
  • Private party contact
    Melanie Booth: (703) 854-9842
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    Clarendon Blvd and Highland
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available and there are several public garages spread out around the Clarendon area.
  • Public transit
    Clarendon Metro
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 828 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

828 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Not worth it- overpriced and food is not authentic. For tapas go to Barcelona in Reston.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Always a lovely experience coming here. Been several times and love there brunch menu.

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  3. Shannon

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Spanish food with enough of an American twist to appeal to everyone. Rosé sangria and seafood linguine were amazing

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  4. MarcusL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The experience was great. I was on a date with a friend of mine and it was her birthday. The great thing is they recognized that I had asked to make this special. And they definitely did! The service was great, the server would always check in to make sure everything was good. The food was excellent. The atmosphere was good as well. there was music but it wasn't loud enough where you couldn't hear the other person. The area was very clean as well. Kudos

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good portion size - enough not too much. Interesting flavors. A good choice for vegetarians.

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  6. Eryn

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Taste of Spain option is a great variety and a great value!

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  7. Alex

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    We had a fine (“good, not great”) experience dining here to celebrate our baby’s 4 month birthday. We all planned not to drink, but there apparently isn’t an option with the bottomless brunch to exclude the alcohol. This just seems like an odd oversight (because who would spend $40+ per person just for the food?) Either way, the food was fine and the service was fine, but it was a more lackluster experience than we had anticipated.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was delicious. Jonny was quick, friendly, and super helpful. Would recommend

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    The restaurant was noisy and hot but the food and waitstaff were very good

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Recomiendo “Taste of Spain”. Te sirven todas las entradas ilimitadas y están muy buenas. Los vinos que probamos excelentes, ambos españoles. Gracias a nuestro amigo Cass que nos brindó una atención excelente! I you go, you have to try the Taste of Spain. You get unlimited small plates, which by the way, all of them are amazing. We got the best service by Cass. He was excellent.

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  11. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The new menu is fantastic and the drinks were cold. We will be back!

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    Food was ok. Waitress was excellent. But no decaf coffee!?

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  13. LoriG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely first experience, and everything from drinks to our dishes was delicious.

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  14. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The new summer items reccomended by our waiter was great. Looking forward to trying more items soon

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  15. terps12

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Great good, good value. Service seemed unfamiliar with the menu and was a little inconsistent. Good drinks and happy hour options. Overall recommend for tapas style dining

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  16. KellyS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I enjoyed the meal and the service was fantastic. We were a larger group (8 people) and the drinks came out fast, the food was brought out quickly, and the entire experience was delightful. We were seated at a table that allowed us to all interact and share without having to be cramped together but the best factor was not having to scream across the table at each other to talk. Our favorite was the grilled cheese with honey but everything was terrific. We will be back!

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  17. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The new summer menu is delicious finally some new fresh items !

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cory at the bar was so nice and helpful. Chatted with us and made great drinks! All the small plates on the menu are delicious. I think I found my new go to happy hour spot!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was good. Great happy hour specials. Definitely recommend

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Soooooooooo good! Try the octopus! It's delicious

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lamb chops are to die for! Perfectly cooked. Soooo flavorful. Finished dinner with the churro sundae…amazing!

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  22. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Steak frites steak frites steak frites. ! The best we have had in a long time. Service was good as well. We will be back

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed the experience here. The food was tasty, although I felt like too many of the items were centered around a big piece of bread. But this is a small observation around an otherwise great experience. Our mimosas were always topped off, and Service was top notch.

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  24. shanleigh

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    John was great! He was friendly, attentive and great service.

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  25. Jaya

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    They kept getting our orders wrong, yet it was a limited time reservation. Wait staff were generally rude.

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  26. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bottomless brunch and all you can eat brunch plates is a home run!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brunch was fire! Totally worth it…great deal for all you can eat food and mimosas! My server told me they do a day party on Sundays…definitely coming back so I can brunch then stay for the day party

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great happy hour specials! Plenty of options for food and drinks. Calamari and mac&cheese were my favorite. Lamb sliders were really good too.

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  29. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy hour was great the food specials are fantastic.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was quick and friendly. We shared the duck paella and a few of their small plates. Sooooo good! Definitely coming back to try the other paellas on the menu!

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  31. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greta local spot. The all you can eat tapas was a great option for our family. Heard about this gem from hot 99.5 intern john seems to enjoy frequenting here.

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  32. Rosa0715

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience4
    I’ve been going to Pamplona for the past 6 years for the Paellas. Every time my family came to visit me to Virginia I took them there and sadly today was a bit disappointing. I always get the lobster paella and the squid ink Paella. The lobster paella was good but not as good as other times. Now, the squid ink was completely different from what I had before and what’s advertised in their photos. It had cero calamaris, 5 shrimps and 5 mussels and tuna (which is the first time I see tuna in that paella). Flavor wise it was fine, but it was mostly rice.

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  33. TjMr

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    Server missed a couple of items. One plate was brought out as we were leaving. Food was ok.

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  34. Marina66

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We had organized a happy hour on the first day of summer thinking it would be nice to sit outside but of course the first day of summer it rained. We sat inside and had wonderful service the only thing was that the restaurant closed early at 9:30. We will be back.

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  35. Lit10

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love their brunch! Would definitely recommend

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our waiter was amazing! Forget his name but red hair

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    Food was subpar. Lots of options on the menu but food was just blah. The service was excellent. All the wait staff was friendly. Very quiet compared the the place across from it.

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  38. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great local spot with prompt service and finally founde a place with fish and chips !

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  39. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    130 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    130 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for happy hour but stayed for dinner. What a great local find was our first time there but will be back !

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  40. EvanD

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was excellent. Attentive and friendly, thanks!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Pamplona using the Order Online button. Pamplona also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Pamplona also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 685-9950.

Pamplona is rated 4.4 stars by 828 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pamplona

3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Clarendon Blvd and Highland
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 10:00 am–1:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available and there are several public garages spread out around the Clarendon area.
  • Public transit
    Clarendon Metro
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jorge Contreras
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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