Tapas Barcelona

Name: Tapas Barcelona
Address: 1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL, United States, 60201
Telephone: (847) 866-9900
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

500 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(847) 866-9900

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of operation
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

Location
1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
Neighborhood
Evanston
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Popular dishes

Patatas Alioli$3.95
Rich garlic potato salad with black olive mayo. (Patti's Favorite)
Tortilla Española$4.95
Classic Spanish potato and onion omelette with roasted garlic sauce
Alcachofas a la Vinagreta$5.95
Marinated artichokes, garlic, herbs and balsamic
Canelon de Atun$4.95
Cannelloni of tuna, spinach, peppers, white wine vinaigrette
Aceitunas Aliñadas$4.75
House marinated assorted Spanish olives
Esparragos con Tres Salsa$5.95
Fresh asparagus with avocado, tomato and trio of sauces
Salpicon de Mariscos$7.50
Southern Spain style seafood ceviche
Secreto de Pollo Relleno$5.95
Stuffed chicken breast with spinach, cheese and roasted peppers
Salmon Ahumado$7.95
Smoked salmon, capers, egg, onions, horseradish
Aguacate con Cangrejo$7.95
Fresh crab meat with avocado, cucumber and tomato
Jamon con Pan de Tomate$7.95
Serrano ham with Catalan style tomato bread, olive oil, manchego cheese
Delizia de Queso con Nueces$6.95
Pecan crusted Goat Cheese, tomato relish, red grapes

Sopas y Ensaladas

Gazpacho Andaluz$4.95
Cold Andalusian soup. (only in season)
Potaje de Alubias Negras$4.95
Black bean soup with sour cream
Guiso de Lentejas$4.95
Lentil soup Sevilla style
Ensalada de la Casa$5.95
Romaine, tomatoes, seasonal vegetables, avocado, white wine vinaigrette
De Remolachas$6.50
Roasted beets, baby greens, ginger sage and mustard dressing
De Espinacas$6.95
Spinach, pears, goat cheese, pecans, citrus balsamic dressing
Caprese$6.95
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic
De Jicama$6.95
Jicama and Mango, mixed greens, creamy spicy honey vinaigrette

Tapas Calientes

Chuletas de Cordero$9.95
Two grilled baby lamb chops with cabbage, cous cous, red wine sauce
Queso de Cabra con Tomate$7.50
Baked goat cheese in tomato sauce, nicoise olives, garlic bread
Datiles a la Sevillana$6.50
Fresh dates wrapped in bacon with bell pepper sauce
Parrilla de Vegetales del Tiempo$6.75
Grilled seasonal vegetables with balsamic
Berenjenas Rellenas con Queso$6.75
Baked stuffed eggplant with goat cheese, hazelnuts roasted pepper sauce
Patatas Bravas$3.95
Catalan style potatoes with spicy tomato sauce
Pincho de Pollo$5.95
Grilled skewer of chicken with piquillo peppers and cumin mayo
Pincho de Solomillo$7.95
Grilled beef tenderloin skewer with caramelized onions, horseradish
Pulpito a la Plancha$8.95
Grilled baby octopus with escarole, olive oil
Filete con Patatas$8.95
Grilled rib eye with potatoes and onions, red wine sauce
Chipirones Plancha$7.95
Grilled squid with garlic, lemon and olive oil
Rigatoni con Salchicha$6.95
Rigatoni with pork sausage, roasted peppers and roasted tomato sauce
Salmon con Esparragos$7.95
Grilled Atlantic salmon with asparagus, tomato and aioli
Mero con Espinacas al Limon$7.95
Sauteed tilapia with garlic spinach, mashed parmesan potatoes, lemon butter
Pollo al Whisky$7.50
Grilled chicken with roasted garlic sauce and roasted potatoes
Fritura del Mar$7.95
Fried calamari and shrimp
Croquetas del Dia$5.95
Todays fried croquettes with aioli
Albondigas con Tomate$6.95
Beef meatballs in tomato sauce and potatoes
Gambas al Ajillo$7.75
Caserole of garlic shrimp, olive oil and chiles
Empanadilla de Cordero$6.95
Puffed pastry filled with lamb, honey mustard mayo
Mejillones Plancha$7.95
Grilled mussels served in an iron skillet
Hojaldre Catalan$7.95
Catalonian style puff pastry with sauteed salmon and scallops, scallions, tomato, garlic butter sauce
Cabrillas Barcelona$6.50
Baked snails with tomato aioli
Farfalle con Pollo, Setas y Tomates$6.95
Bowtie pasta with chicken, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, tomato cream sauce
Lomo de Cerdo al Pedro Ximenez$7.95
Grilled pork tenderloin with panaderas potatoes and peppers, dry sherry sauce
Pisto Manchego$6.50
Slow cooked seasonal vegetables, garlic, olive oil, served with or without egg

Paellas

Vegetariana$16.95
All vegetables
Valenciana$18.95
Seafood, Chicken, Chorizo
Catalana$19.95
All Seafood

Pizzas

Barcelona$8.95
Spinach, portobello, tomato, goat cheese
Dalí$8.95
Caramelized onions, crispy bacon, tomato, mozzarella
Gaudí$8.95
Chicken, chorizo, tomato, mozzarella
Miró$7.95
Classic cheese pizza with tomato and basil

Postres

Pitisu con Helado$5.95
Puff pastry filled with vanilla ice cream covered in fudge sauce
Flan$5.95
Classic Spanish vanilla custard
Arroz con Leche$4.95
Spanish rice pudding, citrus zest and cinnamon
Uvas de San Benigno$5.95
Covered chocolate grapes
Crema Catalana$5.95
Catalan style crème brùlèe
Bizcocho Borracho$6.95
Espresso soaked lady fingers with mascarpone cheese
Pera Rellena de Chocolate Blanco$6.95
Roasted pear stuffed with white chocolate, mint, berry sauce
Platano con Caramelo y Helado$6.95
Sauteed banana covered in caramel, pistachios, vanilla ice cream
Tarrina de Chocolate$6.95
Rich frozen chocolate mousse with raspberry sauce

What 500 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Tapas / Small Plates
North Suburbs
Good for groups

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RC
RCM77
Chicago
45 reviews
vip
4.0
45 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was very good. Service was good but not stellar
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall, great experience. We originally made the reservation for two but brought and extra person. They were able to accommodate us with no problem. Gesture greatly appreciated since it is a reservation based restaurant. Love Tapas Barcelona
JC
JimC
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Tapas the way you remember Good standbys and a few specials Recognized a birthday with a candle in the flan even
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall2food1service4ambience4
Nice place, but the food was not very good.
RL
RuthL
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience4
We found a hair in one of the plates,Disgusting!! The rest of the food was good but still high prices for small portions
N
Narial
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious as always, great conversation spot.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time there and won’t be the last. Zoe our server was excellent! Good great (and quick I might add). Squirt, octopus, tenderloin all wonderful. But those crazy bacon wrapped dates? YUM! I wanted a bottle of the rep pepper sauce to take home. Highly recommend
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service! I highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful relaxed pace. Terrific wait staff. Super friendly!
JF
JamesF
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very nice all around dining experience. Food was fresh, excellently prepared and service was good.
L
Lookingforexcellence
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Fun dining with the tapas experience of ordering multiple small shareable dishes. Nothing overpriced including the wine.
RC
RCM77
Chicago
45 reviews
vip
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great meal!
MK
MarkK
Dallas
179 reviews
vip
5.0
179 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent dining experience. Seating is a bit tight, and not as comfortable as other places, but that's not why we went to a tapas restaurant. Some menu items are not what are typically found in Spanish restaurants, a very nice adventure. One item that I do not recommend is the snails, tiny portion on an unusual bread presentation, with a very piquant sauce underneath. It kind of overwhelms the snail. Highly recommended: the empanadilla. The patatas braves, a tapas staple, are prepared differently from other restaurants. Nice change. Service: super-knowledgeable and paced the dishes' delivery well, not an all-at-once affair like other places. Saturday night, parking is challenging, but the nearby (less than two blocks) Church Street garage had plenty of space available for less than $5.
A
Alan
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Two words: Delicious Food
SC
StanC
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A always, Tapas Barcelona was excellent. I went with two other couples as guests and everyone kept commenting that there wasn't a single bad selection from our mix of plates (beef, chicken, fish, vegetable, cheese....). I told them I didn't think I ever had a bad selection there. And we tried a bunch of desserts to compare them all (everything great, but our favorite was the creme brûlée, closely followed by the pear and ice cream). Other than the noise being a bit too loud to have a conversation at times, I have always had a grand time. And that sangria they make is just lovely!
EB
ElisBrasil
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Lots of different flavors. Everything cooked perfectly and good temperature when it got to the table.
DD
DeeDee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Terrific and ample tapas. Beautiful presentation. Professional and friendly service. Fun atmosphere, if a bit loud.
AS
AdamS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Service! Five stars. Everyone at the restaurant are nicely (not overwhelmingly) welcoming and make you feel good. Paellas!! Good times!
C
Chicgal
Chicago
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Bit pricey for the value. Most tapas portions at other restaurants give you more for the value.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and excellent service.
SM
SusanM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious. Fast delivery of good. Helpful staff.
a
arielle
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Really nice meal.
T
Toujourslacuisine
Chicago
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Had a great lunch of mostly small plates outside. My friends were very pleased with the food, as was I. The jicama and mango salad was great as was the gazpacho. The outdoor tables are on the sidewalk, but it was still quite pleasant.
e
enso
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite place to go when we visit Evanston. Love the Picasso drink too!
WS
WendyS
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience1
Food and service were good but it was very loud and we were seated next to the bussing station which was unfortunate.
AM
AlexM
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
The service was kind and attentive. The ambiance was lively and fun. The tapas were varied and oh so flavorful! Overall, a great experience while reconnecting with a good friend. I highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place! ❤️
MS
MadyS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My first time here and everything was great. Waiter was very attentive and the food was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Kansas City
15 reviews
vip
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Coming from NYC with older friends who recently moved to Evanston, glad we came. Service with personality, above average food. Thank you
LV
LoriV
Chicago
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
We really like Tapas Barcelona, come here often. The goat cheese appetizer was disappointing this time, the portion was really small and only gave us 4 pieces of small burnt bread pieces with it. When I asked I was brushed off by the server and he told me to use the plain bread on the table and explained how to dip a piece of bread into the sauce (whew..that concept was confusing, glad it was explained). The ceviche was good as well other fish dishes..I know this is tapas but seems the portions shrunk a bit this time. We will be back as we do enjoy, could’ve been an off night.
s
superchief1718
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lamb chops must be properly cooked to order; well done means well done
S
Sunny
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Good experience, Bacon wrapped dates were good. Not impressed with Civeche. Need some flavor in the food overall.
P
Pati
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The tapas are cold and hot and delicious! Pretty economical too.
B
Bobbob
San Francisco
49 reviews
vip
4.0
49 reviews
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Too wet and cold to eat outside 😕
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic tapas. Reasonable prices. Good service and atmosphere.
s
superchief1718
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Need to double deck patio due to its popularity. So much for the bar in such great weather; but need a machine to destroy throng of flies outside. Food consistently prepared and good.
r
rw2538
Chicago
44 reviews
vip
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Food is good. Atmosphere is comfortable. Try the Spanish Margarita.
s
superchief1718
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Waitress, Nina, very knowledgeable of the menu; dining al fresco a real treat; each menu item freshly prepared and served with pride.
BM
BerkshireMom
New England
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was good however, we made a reservation on OpenTable for 2 pm - fortunately we arrived at 1:30 and were informed the restaurant closes at 2:30 so it was good we were early! Also, I thought the vegetarian paella was good but for the price - over $20 - it should have been amazing or a much bigger portion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
best place in evanston!

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Tapas Barcelona using the Order Online button. Tapas Barcelona also 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 4.6 stars by 500 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

Dec 6, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(847) 866-9900

Other options

Order online

1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

Neighborhood
Evanston
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
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

Website
http://www.tapasbarcelona.com/
Phone number
(847) 866-9900

Tapas Barcelona

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Barcelona

Gambas al Ajillo

Flan

Tapas Frias

Patatas Alioli$3.95

Tortilla Española$4.95

Alcachofas a la Vinagreta$5.95

Canelon de Atun$4.95

Aceitunas Aliñadas$4.75

Esparragos con Tres Salsa$5.95

Salpicon de Mariscos$7.50

Secreto de Pollo Relleno$5.95

Salmon Ahumado$7.95

Aguacate con Cangrejo$7.95

Jamon con Pan de Tomate$7.95

Delizia de Queso con Nueces$6.95

Sopas y Ensaladas

Gazpacho Andaluz$4.95

Potaje de Alubias Negras$4.95

Guiso de Lentejas$4.95

Ensalada de la Casa$5.95

De Remolachas$6.50

De Espinacas$6.95

Caprese$6.95

De Jicama$6.95

Tapas Calientes

Chuletas de Cordero$9.95

Queso de Cabra con Tomate$7.50

Datiles a la Sevillana$6.50

Parrilla de Vegetales del Tiempo$6.75

Berenjenas Rellenas con Queso$6.75

Patatas Bravas$3.95

Pincho de Pollo$5.95

Pincho de Solomillo$7.95

Pulpito a la Plancha$8.95

Filete con Patatas$8.95

Chipirones Plancha$7.95

Rigatoni con Salchicha$6.95

Salmon con Esparragos$7.95

Mero con Espinacas al Limon$7.95

Pollo al Whisky$7.50

Fritura del Mar$7.95

Croquetas del Dia$5.95

Albondigas con Tomate$6.95

Gambas al Ajillo$7.75

Empanadilla de Cordero$6.95

Mejillones Plancha$7.95

Hojaldre Catalan$7.95

Cabrillas Barcelona$6.50

Farfalle con Pollo, Setas y Tomates$6.95

Lomo de Cerdo al Pedro Ximenez$7.95

Pisto Manchego$6.50

Paellas

Vegetariana$16.95

Valenciana$18.95

Catalana$19.95

Pizzas

Barcelona$8.95

Dalí$8.95

Gaudí$8.95

Miró$7.95

Postres

Pitisu con Helado$5.95

Flan$5.95

Arroz con Leche$4.95

Uvas de San Benigno$5.95

Crema Catalana$5.95

Bizcocho Borracho$6.95

Pera Rellena de Chocolate Blanco$6.95

Platano con Caramelo y Helado$6.95

Tarrina de Chocolate$6.95

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