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Tapas Barcelona, Evanston, IL

Tapas Barcelona

4.6
4.6
555 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
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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2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 555 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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

555 Reviews
  1. Happy

    New Mexico

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We visit Evanston at least twice a year from out of state. We would never come here without dining at this wonderful restaurant. This time the food actually came a bit to quickly…..just needed to slow it down a bit so we could more leisurely enjoy our many tapas……this restaurant is nothing short of fabulous. See you again

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  2. QTIPS

    Chicago

    128 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food at Tapas Barcelona & all at an affordable price. Indoor/outdoor dining. Daughter in law & Son had: Riserva Chianti from Italy & Rose Bodegas. from Spain I had NV Prosecco Tiamo the other half had a Margarita. Q’s shared: Queso de Cabra Con Tomate – Goat Cheese in a tomato sauce with garlic bread. We shared: Gambas Al Ajillo – Shrimp in oil & garlic. Q-tips shared: Chuletitas de Cordero – Baby lamb chops in a savory red wine sauce served with couscous. Our Kids shared: Ques de Cabra Con Tomate – Goat Cheese in a tomato sauce with garlic bread. Pollo al Whisky Grilled Chicken with roasted garlic sauce and roasted potatoes. Berenjenas Rellenas con QuesoBaked -stuffed eggplant with goat cheese, hazelnuts roasted pepper sauce. Best part was: Company of our Son & Daughter in law & enjoying the food/drinks & company of our Son & Daughter in law.

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  3. AnnieL

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    I was excited to have tapas after spending time in Barcelona. It was good, but not quite authentic to what I had eaten in Spain. Our server was excellent and was attentive without being too present. By the end of our dinner, the noise level was so loud it was nearly impossible to have a conversation - and this was on a Tuesday night. Overall it was a good experience and I would go back.

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  4. Bindle

    Milwaukee

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great variety on the menu. Every item we had was excellent. Highly recommended.

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  5. MariS

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow. Phenomenal food, perfect portions, and great vibes. My boyfriend and I booked Tapas Barcelona for dinner while we were staying in Evanston for the weekend and it makes me wish I lived closer. We mainly had seafood (some of the BEST octopus I’ve ever had) and some veggie dishes, sangria, and of course desert.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience! The food and service were great!

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  7. Minnie

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Poor quality food at a high price. The ribeye was a thin slice of roast beef. The garlic shrimp had 5 tiny tiny tiny shrimps floating on a pool of oil, butter and garlic the bread for dipping was stale. Very disappointing as this use to be a good tasty place to dine

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  8. MaryroseB

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Loved, loved, loved our meal here. We tried 9 different Tapas plates to share among for people. Flavors were exceptional.  Definitely going to be one of our go to Spanish restaurants . 

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  9. Evanstonian

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Host seated us before our scheduled reservation at our request. Very accommodating. The Service was efficient and friendly on a very busy night. Well Done!

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  10. FredReview

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was very tasty. Good size portions at reasonable prices.

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  11. Janner

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy a meal at Tapas Barcelona. It is one of our favorite restaurants.

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  12. MikeH

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a great meal at Tapas Barcelona. They offer the right combo of incredibly tasty small plates, the spicy potatoe being my favourite. The service we received was excellent and the overall atmosphere. I will definitely be increasing this as a go to place in Evanston.

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  13. JamesH

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and we had a terrific waiter. He went out of his way to be helpful and made some very good suggestions.

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  14. EmmaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Every single dish is amazing. Staff and servers so lovely!

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  15. djdebbiedeb

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorite restaurants in Evanston, since I first ate there in 1999. Never disappoints.

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  16. LisaK

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Manuel was our server. He was super helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. My uncle has never eaten tapas. At 95 1/2 years old, he told me he really liked the food and is looking forward to returning!!

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  17. MeredithM

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was excellent. I recommend the jamon and the eggplant rolls.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delectable tapas and fast well coordinated service. The red sangria is one of the best I’ve had!

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  19. MaximoH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food , great service, excellent staff and friendly atmosphere 👍🏽

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  20. VatoB

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    I think they had only one waiter- won’t be going anymore.

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  21. Maria

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Unfortunately this place is not what it used to be. The food was mediocre, very bland , presentation was lacking, olives tasted like the ones from a grocery store jar. Waitress was very friendly but got the order wrong. On one entree she placed the wrong item on the order and had to redo it, she forgot one entree. We ate outside, it was pretty quiet and we enjoyed the sangria.

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  22. Margie

    Chicago

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We come here every summer for my birthday. We love the food! Maria was our waitress she was very good, kind, attentive and sweet. Our favorite is Miguel. ♥️ Our favorite (we ordered 2 helpings are the dates wrapped in bacon). Also love the garlic potato salad. Really love it all!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We ate outside. Night was cooler than expected. Table small for 4 of us Menus was smaller than I remembered

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  24. LisaO

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is as close to Barcelona as you can get. The food was very representative of our recent trip to Spain. All of the tapas we tried were delicious. Great ambience and service. We sat on the patio which was much quieter than indoors. Highly recommend.

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  25. JanS

    Chicago

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Patatas Bravas! Chicken special of the day was very good. The service, as experienced before, was top notch.

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  26. stevens

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance very nice, great service and tasty food. Portions small, go early gets crowded and louder as the evening progresses

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  27. Cyrano

    Chicago

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, great service right in the heart of Evanston. Love this place!

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  28. KimberlyS

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    If you like Tapas this is the place around since the closing of Cafe Iberico. In fact my fav dish if better than Iberico. This evening was exceptionally busy. First even with outside tables. We had reservations - recommended - it food service was slower than usual and there were just two of us. Just an adjustment. Do go. Wonderful staff. Fantastic food!

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  29. LisaC

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always perfect! Be sure to make a reservation 'cause this place is always hoppin'!

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  30. VictoriaS

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! Staff was very attentive, helpful, and friendly. Such a cute spot and has outdoor seating for the warmer weather

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  31. naps

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this place. The food and drinks and desserts are divine. Our server was sweet and fun and even the bus guys are friendly and helpful. We have been numerous times and will return. Love it

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  32. Abcdefghijklmnop

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and good service will be back here again

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  33. Sarah

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Service! People so kind and respectful . I recommend this wonderful place.

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  34. ColleenD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service and food!! I highly recommend.

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  35. GraceL

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food! We have friends from Toronto. We decided to give this cute Resturuant a try. It turns out we all loved the dinner. The food, the drinks and the friendly atmosphere.

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  36. LisaM

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visiting for the weekend! Outstanding food and service! And such a fun vibe. We will be going back

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  37. Bill

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Good food, a little too noisy. Service OK. Would recommend, sharing with friends to sample more varieties.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Look forward to dining here again. The dates are so good

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  39. Leslie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was delicious. The atmosphere was fun and lively. The only drawback it was very noisy and hard to hear for those who have a hearing impairment. Otherwise, it was a great experience, and we will be back!

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  40. SammyMK

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Clara was our server and she was so nice and attentive! The food was excellent.

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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 555 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

8:00 PM


Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tapas Barcelona

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
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