Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar

Name: Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar
Address: 388 Moody Street, Waltham, MA, United States, 02453
Telephone: (781) 894-1805
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4

4 (2102)

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

388 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Solea offers diners a taste of the culinary heritage of Spain right in the heart of Moody Street. Since opening our doors in 2001, we’ve made it our mission to give the Metro West area a reason to look forward to sunset every day of the week. Solea offers an array of Spanish tapas, four types of paella as well as house made churros. We make all sangria in house and offer either by the glass or by the pitcher. Stop by to try our Gambas al Ajillo!

Solea is located in downtown Waltham, MA. We are in the heart of Waltham's restaurant row. City parking lots and street parking are readily available. Solea is close to both Bentley and Brandeis Universities. We are at the corner of Moody and Cushing Streets. We are 4 blocks from the Fitchburg Rail Line.
Solea now offers delivery thru our website via DoorDash!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Spanish
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 894-1805
Website
http://www.soleatapas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Damyen Beckett
Private party facilities
Solea can accommodate groups of 20-250. Call or email for details. Available for all occasions, with private customizable menu , either buffet style or even off the menu.
Private party contact
Parag Patel: (781) 894-1805
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
388 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Neighborhood
Waltham
Cross street
Cushing Street/Walnut St
Parking details
Moody Street offers city lots up and down the street. The following streets have city parking lots: Pine, Spruce, Walnut, and Chestnut. Please DO NOT park behind Solea, it is not our lot and you will get towed.
Public transit
Waltham Commuter Rail is located 4 blocks away.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Private dining

What 2,102 people are saying

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0

4.0 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
3.9Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar is celebrated for "absolutely excellent food, drinks, and service," offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere with "delicious traditional tapas." Vegetarian options like the "meatless paella" are appreciated, while standout dishes include "gambas Al ajillos" and "oceano paella." Despite occasional service hiccups, its vibrant ambiance and attentive staff make it a "must-try."

2,102 Reviews

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Santosh
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant had great options for vegetarians. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the small dishes as well as dessert options.
Solea Restaurant and Tapas BarResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Santosh! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife enjoyed your meal and found our menu options appealing. We're especially glad that our vegetarian options added to your satisfaction. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience and your feedback lets us know we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! - The Management Team
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Steven VIP
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really 50 . . . Gggbhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhbh
Solea Restaurant and Tapas BarResponded 6 days ago
Hey Steven, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar! We're glad that you appreciated our food, service, and overall value. We noticed that you rated our value a bit lower and we're always looking to improve. We hope to see you again soon for an even better experience. Best wishes, The Management Team
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Malcolm
Greater Boston13 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very well prepared, traditional, tapas fare. Particularly liked the gambas Al ajillos.
Solea Restaurant and Tapas BarResponded 6 days ago
Hey Malcolm, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our traditional tapas fare, especially the gambas al ajillos. We strive to provide a unique and delicious dining experience for all our guests. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more enjoyable experiences. Best Regards, The Management Team
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good service was very good for the amount of wait staff. Only 2 waiters for the entire restaurant, and 1 was also the bartender
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Chris
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We used to come here not too infrequently many years ago. We decided to revisit this past week to meet with some friends. The place was clearly understaffed, and it was hard to get timely responses. A plate at our table was unclean. The food was just very sub par. No flavor. The vegetarian paella was extremely bland. Nothing we ordered was good.
Solea Restaurant and Tapas BarResponded on June 26, 2025
Hey Chris, We're sorry to hear about your recent experience at Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar. We understand that our staffing levels and the cleanliness of our dishes are important to you. We're disappointed to hear that our food did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly look into these issues. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with the high-quality dining experience that we're known for. Best, The Management Team
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Lisa VIP
Greater Boston5 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Our waiter had quite a few tables, but he was extremely friendly and we never felt rushed. The food was delicious and plentiful.
Solea Restaurant and Tapas BarResponded on June 26, 2025
Thanks for the review, Lisa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found our service to be friendly. We strive to make every visit enjoyable for our guests, so it's great to hear that we hit the mark during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar soon. Cheers!
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Christine VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
It was Father’s Day so we expected it to be busy. They had 2 bands playing there which was very noisy. We sat by the window by the bar. They were short staffed - ordering took a long time - we wait quite a while for our paella only to be told it was never ordered. The waiter was rude about it and another dish we wanted done differently. We had been fans but won’t be back.
Solea Restaurant and Tapas BarResponded on June 26, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Christine. We're truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience at Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar. We understand how important Father's Day is, and we regret that we didn't meet your expectations. We're sorry to hear about the noise and the wait time for your order. We also regret the attitude of our waiter. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. The Management Team
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Robert
Greater Boston3 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Three couples eating at Solea Thursday night, June 5, 2025. In general the food was good, not great. All dishes rated from B- to B+. Service was excellent. My big complaint is with the very limited beer list. There were 4 beers on draft, 1 lager and 3 IPA's. There were another 4-6 beers available in bottles and cans, but, again, there was a poor selection. Nothing amber, brown, or dark. Nothing with any flavor except hoppy IPA's. An amber Dos Equis or Modelo would have been nice. Or a pale or amber ale. Or, a Sam Adams lager or Summer Ale. I ordered a claimed "pale ale" in a can and it had no flavor. Just a waste. There are so many good local breweries offering a wide selection of beers. There is just no excuse for having such a limited beer menu with such a limited range today.
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Robert VIP
Greater Boston13 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was very good, service so-so. Good value for the price.
Solea Restaurant and Tapas BarResponded on June 2, 2025
Hello Robert, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and found it to be good value for the price. We appreciate your feedback on the service and will certainly work on improving that aspect. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience! Best regards, The Management Team
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Robert
Greater Boston8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Solea is a special place for my family. We have dined at Solea many times over the last 10 years and always leave happy. The food is delicious and the service is the very best.
Solea Restaurant and Tapas BarResponded on May 26, 2025
Hello Robert, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Solea has been your go-to spot for dining over the years. It's fantastic to know that you and your family always leave satisfied with our food and service. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to serving you many more wonderful meals in the future!
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FAQs

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 894-1805.

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar is rated 4 stars by 2102 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Google Map for Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar

388 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cushing Street/Walnut St
Neighborhood
Waltham
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Moody Street offers city lots up and down the street. The following streets have city parking lots: Pine, Spruce, Walnut, and Chestnut. Please DO NOT park behind Solea, it is not our lot and you will get towed.
Public transit
Waltham Commuter Rail is located 4 blocks away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Damyen Beckett
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.soleatapas.com/
Phone number
(781) 894-1805
Private party facilities
Solea can accommodate groups of 20-250. Call or email for details. Available for all occasions, with private customizable menu , either buffet style or even off the menu.
Private party contact
Parag Patel: (781) 894-1805

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Make a reservation

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Menu

CHARCUTERÍA

Plato de Quesos$16.00

Plato Mixto$24.00

Jamón Serrano$16.00

Aceitunas Aliñadas$7.00

Pimientos Asados$8.00

What 2,102 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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