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Tapas Barcelona, Evanston, IL

Tapas Barcelona

4.5 (710)
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates
1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm 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

Menu

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What 710 people are saying

Tapas Barcelona 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tapas Barcelona delights with "delicious food" and a vibrant "fun ambiance." Known for its "authentic flavors" and "great service," the restaurant offers an extensive menu with standout dishes like gambas, tortilla, and pollo al whisky. Despite some service and noise level critiques, it's a "crowd pleaser" and a favorite for many.
710 Reviews

  1. Jeffrey

    Chicago / Illinois1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Much better than Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba.

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  2. Kathy VIP

    Chicago / Illinois17 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a beautiful night so dinning outside was wonderful. sometimes the service lagged not from the waitress but the people bussing the table.

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  3. Tom VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very good food. Super service. Value was just right. Noise level will prevent us from going back except if we can dine outside

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  4. Edward

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was fabulous. However, I would advise you that your crème brûlée is not up to snuff. Everything else was perfect. The flan was very good. The paella was fabulous. Service was very good. We enjoyed our evening.

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  5. Jose

    Dallas - Fort Worth4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good, great great tastes almost like if you were in Barcelona!!

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  6. Sandra

    Chicago / Illinois10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The restaurant is nice. It was crowded by 6pm and conversations were lively. Food was good - not great, house sangria was good. For three of us we ordered 6 dishes, along with 3 sangrias and 2 Spanish margaritas. Our waiter was not friendly and tried to rush us despite the fact that we told him we were friends that hadn't seen each other since last December. Every other restaurant we visit graciously gives us space and time. We always show our appreciation by tipping generously. Our waiter Manuel actually told my friend to "hurry up" while she was looking for her credit card. He stated there were people waiting but not every table was occupied. We were at our table for 1 hour 45 mins. Most good restaurants allow for 1.5 hours - and we had already decided to move to the bar area to finish our drinks. Nice but sadly the experience left us all with a bad taste.
    Tapas BarcelonaResponded 4 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback and for visiting Tapas Barcelona. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience felt rushed. That is not the impression we ever want to leave. We always aim to create an enjoyable environment. Your comments are really helpful, and we hope to welcome you back soon. We truly appreciate your patronage.

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  7. judith VIP

    Chicago / Illinois13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m always leery of ordering meat but thought I’d try some that sounded good. I should trust my instincts b/c it was chewy so will not order again. All other dishes were good and overall enjoyed the food.

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  8. Dianne

    Chicago / Illinois11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this restaurant. The food is always delicious, and the variety of items is amazing.

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  9. Alice VIP

    Chicago / Illinois172 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Had a wonderful time with neighbors, Helen & Michael. We shared the bread. Q’s had: Margaritas Q-tips shared: Queso de Cabra con Tomate – Baked Goat cheese in tomato sauce, garlic bread. Gambas al Ajillo – Sauteed shrimp with olive oil, garlic and chiles. Chuletas de Cordero – Baby lamb chops in a savory red wine sauce served with couscous. Helen had: Red Sangria & they shared Berenjenas Rellenas con Queso, Pulpito a la Plancha, Empanadeilla de Cordero. Dessert: shared Creme Brulee. Michael had: Water- They shared: Berenjenas Rellenas con Queso (GF) – Baked stuffed eggplant with whipped goat cheese. Pulpito a la Plancha – Grilled baby octopus served on a bed of escarole, olive oil, and balsamic. Empanadeilla de Cordero– Puffed pastry filled with lamb, and chorizo, drizzled with honey mustard mayo. Dessert: shared Creme Brulee.

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  10. Jennifer

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant! Our table of four ordered about 8 or 9 different dishes for dinner on a Sunday night, and everything was delicious. Our waiter was attentive and service was quick. I especially enjoyed the beet salad, the Spanish omelette, and the farfalle with chicken and mushrooms. The steak with onions was also amazing. Rigatoni with sausage also memorable. And the octopus also delicious. Would love to go back and try more things.

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FAQs

Tapas Barcelona does offer 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 4.5 stars by 710 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Evanston

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Tapas Barcelona

1615 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60201

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Evanston
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri–Sun 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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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