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Palo Alto - TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - PALO ALTO, Palo Alto, CA
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TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - PALO ALTO

4.6
4.6
2112 Reviews
$50 and over
Spanish
Telefèric Barcelona doors were first opened thirty years ago in Barcelona, Spain. Now, our passionate teams in Walnut Creek, Palo Alto, Los Gatos and Los Angeles have grown to include some of the world’s most creative and innovative chefs and mixologists, and are eager to share the Spanish culture and gastronomy with you. Come visit us for a degustation of the Best Spanish Tapas in the Bay, Innovative paellas, and refreshing hand-crafted cocktails. Dare to enjoy a fun and unique dining experience surrounded by Modern European decor and lively ambiance.

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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 139 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Spanish, Contemporary European, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Hours of operation

    Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (650) 321-0512

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Palo Alto

  • Cross street

    Town And Country Village Plaza

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 2,112 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Spanish

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Most Booked

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked

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  1. MichelleM

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really wonderful experience! Came with a group of six and really loved the paella, the delicious and beautiful cocktails and the empanadas. Everything was outstanding including the service.
  2. Apple

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We were table of 4. Did not like the automatic 20% tip included on bill. My cocktail came poured at my table with a nice big ice cube but it was room temp. Not chilled or shaken beforehand. We ordered our paella extra crispy which they talk about on the menu but was only slightly crisp. Food good but not worth the price for small portions.
  3. Alex

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there, everything tasted pretty good. Service was good
  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Highly recommended! Very authentic! Everything is so delicious!!! But I hope next time they will make the authentic churros with hot chocolate dip. Not the one with nutela and sugar..
  5. BettyC

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    The food portion is ridiculously small, but the charge isn’t.
  6. Crash

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    A mid-week business lunch was rather disappointing here. I will not repeat the experience. The server was certainly kind and attentive, helping refill the iced teas without our asking. But the food came out cold, of poor taste/quality, and not to our request and had to be sent back with a long delay. In all, just not great.
  7. ManW

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    The food was tasty. But the portions are small. The octopus tapas was recommended by waiter. For $18 you get a small tentacle. Although tasty and the sauce was yummy, the dish was not a good value. We paid extra for some bread to go with the sauce. The squid ink Paella for 2 was well prepared. But I probably could have finished it all by myself. Desserts are nothing special.
  8. AdamG

    Buckinghamshire

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Everything is great here - only thing that needs improving is the washrooms and bathroom on a busy day - bit of a mess!
  9. Alex

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing cocktails and paella. Service was bit slow
  10. Claire

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    It’s my first time trying here since it’s very popular. However, I personally will not come back. We ordered three different kinds of Paella but they are all very salty, the rice is not well done, the portion of the lobster and shrimp is so small but the price is so high. I don’t think it’s worth the price. We have five adults and the total is $440! We even didn’t order any alcohol.
  11. PeterM

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was great! Overall very fun. My disappointments are twofold – It was extremely noisy, without any sound dampening or limited tables and the second table next to ur two-top brought two dogs with them and their dogs barked and bumped us all night.
  12. JamesB

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a wonderful spot top enjoy some seriously great food. You can not go wrong with one single dish. The meatballs are a standout!
  13. HakimReza

    San Francisco

    50 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Esta no es la cocina de tu madre. Elegante, pero no llamativo. Porciones pequeñas y satisfactorias. La paella es competente pero no inspirada. Prueba las gambas. Mejor en la ciudad.
  14. TahoeBounsd2015

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience3
    Our service was very subpar; would’ve ordered more drinks and more plates, if our server was more attentive
  15. SheC

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Our food and drinks were delicious but our service was very slow. We were at an outside table and felt forgotten-it took well over 30 minutes after our plates were cleared for anyone to see if we needed anything else and get the check.
  16. dahlia

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Paella is very delicious. The sangria flight tastes great. I completely enjoy
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing staff, beautiful restaurant and ambiance, INCREDIBLE FOOD!
  18. WebMLou

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service and ambiance. We had five tapas and two paellas between the two of us and made quite a dent. Everything was cooked to perfection, nothing too well done or overcooked. The lobster paella was tender and the large shrimps were flavorful. We also got the pork paella and the flavor on the rice in this one was magnificent. I can't wait to come back.
  19. Food

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding and the service was impeccable
  20. LisaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is by far the BEST restaurant I have been to in years. My son and I go out every week, usually to San Francisco, and we were beyond impressed to find this restaurant, which is much closer to home. I can't speak highly enough about the quality of the food, staff, and atmosphere. Once you try this restaurant, I am certain you will agree with my recommendation.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    the place is lovely, the food and wine were first rate. But they kept bringing me dishes that I had not ordered. Quite confused for a while there.
  22. SindyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My all time fave place. Great service, delicious food, lively atmosphere. Highly recommend!
  23. Ingridd

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    I usually love this restaurant but this time many of the dishes were only mediocre and no one like the paella (had a pretty heavy fishy flavoring with the seaweed broth). The empanadas were also pretty bland.
  24. CindyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Guadalupe (the male) gave us the best service ever! He made sure our family (including our baby) got all the little extras to make our baby comfy. As for the food - the paella was good but serving too little; the wellington was very underwhelming. The rest were so-so. I feel the food isn’t worth it.
  25. JoshL

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Crab croquette was undwhelming. Squid ink paella and octopus were excellent. A little loud inside. Service was good, but nothing exceptional.
  26. FrancesP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Teleferic will always be my favourite restaurant!! Food is delicious but more than that service is phenomenal and everyone was very accommodating !! Thank you!!!
  27. AnaO

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    Too loud, overbooked, Sangria did not taste and and all the trimmings were missing including the fruit
  28. christina

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Despite being seated 40 minutes after the time we made reservations for, the food was outstanding and the table service was good.
  29. JackieT

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated Mother’s Day early. The food was fantastic!
  30. JacquelineR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The card was fried And was brought out before the first time eating there and they didn't tell us the paea would take time to prepare before the other dish The cod is my husband's favorite but he said worst..get got sick
  31. anna

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff are very friendly and food is great. One of our favorite restaurant.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Had some great tapas Enjoyed the fried artichoke hearts and shrimp The beef cannoli was ok -not my favorite. The trio dessert amazing. It’s a busy place with service being friendly
  33. PilarC

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The food was good, but is becoming worse over the years. They are dying of success. The service was excellent, the place is crazy noisy and the torrijas as a dessert were oily and unpleasant.

    TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - PALO ALTOResponded on May 16, 2023Hola Pilar. Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are extremely sorry about the underwhelming situation that you went through at our restaurant. It is important for you to know that our customer's feedback is deeply valued, especially by people like you that have been supporting us for so long. We totally understand your frustration and please know our management team at the location will receive this feedback so they can reevaluate the music's volume. Muchas gracias.

  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the staff are so friendly and polite. Food come decent time, and taste was really good.
  35. MamaD

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    This is very busy, loud dinner place. If you are looking for quiet conversation, perhaps book elsewhere. If you are a fan of fried foods, this restaurant could be for you. Perhaps it is the tapas we selected, but the foods did not ignite my taste buds. The drinks were good, though.

    TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - PALO ALTOResponded on May 16, 2023Hola. Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a review. We are deeply sorry about the underwhelming situation you went through at our restaurant. Please know we totally understand your frustration and our management team at Palo Alto will reevaluate the music's volume. It is important for you to know that our customer's feedback is deeply valued and therefore we have shared your experience with our Executive Chef and management team to make improvements where necessary. Muchas gracias.

  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    I have not been here in awhile. The scale back on portion size and detail is obvious. I don’t mind paying for an excellent meal. However, the flower is gone from the Catalan. The amount of rice and meats in the paella was unsatisfactory. Also it was cold when it came out. The service was excellent. The tapas are consistent good.
  37. Annie

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Food is creative and delicious, service is excellent
  38. kld123

    San Francisco

    110 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    110 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great new to us tapas place. Will return. Everything was excellent and tasty.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great food . Service is average . Try the cod and of course the hamon combinations .
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Went there to celebrate a birthday. Notified them in the OpenTable reservation. The whole dinner came and went but no sign of cake with a candle. Not sure if OpenTable did not supply the information or maybe the server didn’t care to check. It was a bit embarrassing to be honest. There were just two of us but we saw gratuity already added. I personally wouldn’t have left a 20% gratuity. The food was above average. Neither bad nor spectacular. I loved the ambience. It was a happy and bright place.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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You can order delivery directly from TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - PALO ALTO using the Order Online button. TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - PALO ALTO also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 321-0512.

TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - PALO ALTO is rated 4.6 stars by 2112 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 139 times today
Google Map for TELÈFERIC BARCELONA - PALO ALTO

855 El Camino Real Ste 130, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Town And Country Village Plaza

  • Neighborhood

    Palo Alto

  • Hours of operation

    Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Spanish, Contemporary European, Tapas / Small Plates

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

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