Taberna Tapas

Name: Taberna Tapas
Address: 325 West Main Street, Durham, NC, United States, 27701
Telephone: (919) 797-1457
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1474 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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Spanish Tapas
Extensive Spanish Wine list
Full bar
Serving dinner

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 31, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 797-1457
Website
http://www.tabernatapas.com/
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
325 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701
Neighborhood
Durham
Cross street
Market St.
Parking details
Public parking is available in the Corcoran parking lot behind the restaurant.
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar

Featured in

Popular dishes

Octopus$12.00
grilled tentacle, heirloom tomato, ajo perejil, chili oil
Calamares Fritos$10.00
calamari, light breading, garlic sofrito
Arroz Negra$12.00
grilled squid and tentacles, ago perejil, squid ink, bomba rice, lemon aioli
Pan Seared Salmon$13.00
pine nut pesto, salsa fresca, avocado, pine nuts, lemon

Shellfish

Mussels in Garlic Sofrito***$12.00
sofrito, garlic, toast
Gambas Ajillo$12.00
chili spiced shrimp, shallots, garlic, parsley
Crab Stuffed Piquillo Peppers$13.00
crab, piquillo peppers, capers, piquillo and lemon aioli

Potato

Tortilla Espanola**$10.00
potatoes, eggs, shallots, garlic, sweet vermouth sauce
Patatas Bravas^$7.00
red potatoes, pimenton, brava sauce
Patatas Aioli^$7.00
red potatoes, pimenton, garlic aioli

Vegetarian

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.00
pine nuts, garlic, smoked paprika, saffron butter
Oyster Mushroom and Kale Sauté$10.00
garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, crispy shallot
Portobello Mushrooms$12.00
stuffed portobello mushrooms, rice, goat cheese, peppers, walnut, capers
Roasted Cauliflower and Manchego Sauce$12.00
cauliflower, brussel sprout leaves, manchego cream sauce, smoked paprika

Dessert

Churros and Chocolate Sauce$7.00
Spanish long thin fried dough pastry, dark chocolate dipping sauce
Vanilla Caramel Flan$6.00
eggs, cream, caramel, almond slices
Dark Chocolate Mousse$6.00
dark chocolate, eggs, butter, sugar, espresso Chambord, dark rum, vanilla, whipped cream
Dark Chocolate Valencia Orange Ice Cream$5.00
cream, dark chocolate, fresh orange, sugar, orange zest
Bread Pudding$6.00
baguette, milk, eggs, almonds, chocolate chips, raisins, cream sherry sauce

Cocktails

Brandy

Sevilla 75$10.00
brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup, cava
Brandy Crusta$11.00
brandy, cointreau, lemon juice, sugar rim

Sherry

Andalusia$10.00
fino sherry, brandy, light rum, olives
Rebujito$11.00
tio pepe fino, lemon lime soda

Vermouth

Vermouth Spritz (Txantxillo)$10.00
sweet vermouth, grand mariner, lemon juice, olive
Bandarra Vermouth$8.00
bandarra vermouth, lemon slice, rocks

Gin

Gin and Tonica$10.00
Conniption American dry gin, tonic, lime
Gin Martini$11.00
Bombay gin, Yzaguirre dry vermouth, olive

Vino

Tinto Verano$10.00
Spanish red wine, sprite, sweet vermouth
Sangria de Cava Rosé$10.00
cava, triple sec, lemon, pineapple, cranberry
Red Sangria$8.00
tempranillo, fruit juices and fresh fruit

Whiskey

Old Fashioned$13.00
Basil Hayden, sugar, orange, cherry, angostura bitters, splash water
Rye Manhattan$11.00
rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters

Rum

Mojito$10.00
rum, mint, lime, sugar, club soda

Aperol

Aperol Spritz$10.00
Aperol, cava, club soda, orange slice

Vodka

Palomita$10.00
Titos vodka, lime juice, grapefruit soda

Beer and Cider

Daura Damm Bottle, Euro Pale Lager, Barcelona, Spain 5.4%$5.00
Gluten Free-Less than 3ppm
Troegs "Passion Fruit" Tart, Malt, Hershey, PA 4.5%$6.00
White Zombie White Ale, Wheat Beer, Morganton, NC 5.1%$6.00
White Street Kölsch, Raleigh, NC 5.2%$6.00
Wicked Weed Pernicioous IPA Asheville, NC 7.1%$6.00
Hardywood Baltic Sunrise, Baltic Porter, Richmond, VA 9.1%$8.00
Trabanco Sidra, Draft, Yeasty, Tart Apple, Asturias, Spain 6.0%$6.00
Isastegi Sidre, Yeasty, Tart Apple, Earthy, Tolosa, Spain 6.0%
- 350ml$8.00
Basa Juan 700ml Sparkling Cidre, Heirloom Blend, Logroño, Spain 6.0%$28.00

Wines

Rojo

Jimenez-Landi Bajondillo, Toledo 2017
spicy and elegant with wild herbs, bright raspberries
- Btl$40.00
Montebro, Crianza, Priorat 2010
full-bodied, chocolate, black cherries, well balanced, robust smooth finish
- Btl$50.00
La Araucaria, Tinto, Tenerife, Canary Islands 2019
red and black fruits, cracked peppercorns, volcanic soil
- Btl$60.00
Masia de Bielsa, Cariñena, Cariñena 2017
medium bodied, spicy with plush red fruit, dry
- Btl$65.00
Peza do Rei, Mencía, Ribeira Sacra 2014
cherry, raspberry, pomegranate, sage, anise
- Btl$65.00
Garcilaso, Crianza, Toro 2009
red, rich and intense
- Btl$75.00
Gr-174, Red Blend, Priorat 2015
rmedium bodied, red and black fruit, fine herbs, plums, cherries
- Btl$70.00
Marqués de Riscal, Reserva, Rioja 2009
medium bodied, youthful, fresh black cherry, polished tannins, complex
- Btl$80.00
Payoya Negra, Red Blend, Ronda 2014
medium to full bodied, velvety, coffee, plum, blackberry
- Btl$75.00
Benaza, Mencia, Monterrei 2017
garnet red with red berries, soft, velvety
- Btl$60.00
Gran Vinaio, Grenache, Montsant 2010
(2) light to medium bodies, rich, dry, juicy dark fruit, fine tannins
- Btl$50.00
Luis Alegre, Reserva, Rioja 2015
dark fruit, raspberry, aged in oak, smooth, juicy tannins
- Btl$55.00
Clos Gebrat, Red Blend, Priorat, 2018
medium bodied, organic, eleven months in oak, dark fruit
- Btl$50.00
Lezaun, Tinto, Navarra 2017
medium bodied, spicy with plush red fruit, dry
- Btl$34.00
Koden by Luis Alegre, Rioja 2018
dry, ripe dark fruit, bright, balanced
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$46.00
Altanza, Crianza, Rioja 2017
medium bodied, deep ruby color, berry and spice, smooth
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$36.00
Guimaro, Mencia, Ribeira Sacra, 2019
medium bodied, organic, eleven months in oak, dark fruit
- Gls$13.00
- Btl$50.00

Cava

A T Roca, Reserva, Penedes 2018
bright, clean, dry smooth, complex, balanced
- Btl$40.00
Raventos I Blanc, Blanc de Blancs Brut, Penedes 2018
bright, clean, dry smooth, complex, balanced
- Btl$44.00
Bohigas, Cava Brut Reserva, Penedes
crisp, elegant, refreshing, zesty, dry
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$36.00

Rose Cava

Raventos I Blanc, Brut Rose, Penedes 2018
bright, clean, dry smooth, complex, balanced
- Gls$13.00
- Btl$50.00

Rosado

Antxiola (Ahn-Cho-La), Txakolina 2019
dry, balanced acidity, fruit notes of grapefruit and melon
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$36.00

Blanco

Només, Garnatxa Blanca, Empordà 2018
pale yellow, fresh fruit nose, fine spicy notes, well balanced
- Btl$36.00
La Vinyeta, White Blend, Empordà 2017
organic, high aromatic intensity, fruity sensation, citrus finish
- Btl$36.00
Vinabade, Albarino, 2018
pear blossom, apple, and lemon peel, lively and delicate
- Btl$34.00
Bohigas, Xarello, Catalunya 2018
fresh aroma, powerful at the beginning, fresh fruit and pineapple
- Gls$8.00
- Btl$30.00
Camino Roca Altxerri, Txakolina 2019
bone dry, balanced acidity, fruit notes of grapefruit and melon
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$36.00
Vevi, Verdejo, 2018
light and creamy with bright citrus notes
- Gls$9.00
- Btl$33.00
Zaumau, Tempranillo Blanco, Rioja 2018
organic, bright citrus, hint of honey, complex aroma, fresh acidity
- Gls$10.00
- Btl$36.00
Fillaboa, Albariño, Rais Baixas 2017
aromatic, light green hues, fruity, fresh, round
- Gls$12.00
- Btl$44.00

What 1,474 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
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Macgyver7964
Raleigh
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service. I am sorry I do not recall or waiters name but he was great. Incredibly helpful and knowledgeable with the just the right touch of humor. Food also fantastic. Had the vegetarian paella and the Spanish cheese tray. HIGHLY recommended
J
Julio
New York Area
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was not our first time here. We had a great meal here. We shared a few tapas and then got the family style paella. All the food is fresh and is brought to you as they are ready. They have a nice selection of tapas and a decent drink menu. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We have never had a bad experience and will definitely be back
B
Buffalogirl
Raleigh
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Took my teenage son out to dinner before a show at DPac. Easy to park, prompt seating and excellent service! It was so fun trying all the different tapas! Everything was delicious! We will definitely return!
DB
DianeB
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here before a play and as usual the food, ambiance etc was spot on!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful server and fantastic food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was outstanding. Our server seemed inexperienced and impersonal.
PC
PCRdurham
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small dishes good for sharing. Lots of variety and good quality. Been going there for many years now. Food came out pretty quickly and staff was good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
So grateful Taberna is running full steam again after the pandemic. We go often, and enjoy just about every tapa we try. You can’t go wrong with the gambas al ajillo, the cauliflower with manchego sauce, the chuletas, the stuffed piquillo peppers, the paella valenciana, and my husband loves the octopus. And that’s just to name a few!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I loved everything about the restaurant
JJ
JennJ
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
Tapas were overrated Price did not match the quality Server was sweet & prompt with water refills & recommendations
DJ
DJdine
Raleigh
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We thoroughly enjoyed our evening with friends at Taberna Tapas. The menu is extensive and every plate we ordered was delicious. The service was excellent and our dishes arrived very quickly! Our waitperson Beatriz was great. Highly recommended!
JK
JamieK
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food & fast service! One of my favorite spots!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
NYE dinner was wonderful!
B
Brock
Richmond
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Sitting by the front window and near the door led to a somewhat cold and noisy setting. All other aspects were great. I would ask to sit in a booth toward back of restaurant.
H
Harold
Raleigh
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food is very good and comes out super fast They take care of you very well We will be back
MC
MikeC
Charlotte
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
I love Taberna as a date spot. It’s a Tapas place in a hip downtown kind of spot so of course it’s a little pricey but the food is fantastic so it’s worth it. My only real issue is that you’re all at 2 top tables that are so close to each other you might as well just push them together and have communal tables. You’re going to participate in your neighbors convo and they’re going to participate in yours no doubt. You’re going to have moments where your brain leaves your convo and goes to the neighbors because you’re just so close. They’d benefit from losing 2-3 tables to create a more intimate environment. Just my opinion. If we’re going to do seating that close let’s just go Euro and push them together and eat w everyone.
B
Berry
Cincinnati
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food and the service was great. The wine list is not long but we found something we loved. Ordered 6 tapas and 2 desserts. The food came out very fast and mostly all at once. This is a little strange as we generally expect tapas meals to be a little more drawn out. We left and made another reservation to dine in 2 weeks.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We consistently have a great overall experience here. I highly recommend it. Great menu selection and high quality everything.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall2food1service5ambience2
I agree with a previous comment, food is sub par & not worth the price, my grandma cooks better and the tomato sauce isn’t even tomato, it taste like water & is orange. They’re trying to be so different it looses the essence of it being spanish food.
BB
BethB
New Mexico
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun evening. Food was great as were the drinks.
m
mifouf
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delightful and delicious as always. As a note, the noise level is minimal and the restaurant does not inflict obnoxious music on the diners, so you can actually talk with your friends. Marvelous!
J
Julie
Raleigh
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
We had not been in a while, so we chose it to celebrate a birthday. I guess they don't do anything for that, despite marking it on the reservation. I was disappointed, too, that they added chili oil to the jamon croquettes (it's on the plate, so they are already in it.) We used to get the shrimp in garlic but I saw it now has chili oil. The seating is a bit close, so the conversations compete. Slightly odd, since there were a lot of open tables.
TF
TFloss
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and selection of options. We've lived in the area before the location opened, but it apparently took us 8 years to visit this wonderful Durham institution. Seth, our server, provided a deep rundown of all the options and his preferences, which was fantastic. Thank you all for a wonderful night.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and location. Wonderful service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always consistently good and yummy! A great place for a dinner with friends.
K
Kayleigh
Raleigh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The food is delicious and they're great at trying to stagger the dishes coming out. The lighting on our area of the restaurant primarily relied on the street lights and cars outside making the menu difficult to read at times. The table was small for a place where you're meant to order many small dishes or many of the plates were too large for the tables. Needlessly precarious.
DB
DonnaB
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Small plates were delicious, steak was cooked perfectly and desserts were tasty. The paella was fine but rice was super sticky and stuck to bottom of the pan. Probably wouldn’t order that again. Service was fantastic.
M
Momof4
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious! And our server was knowledgeable and attentive. First time there and we loved it!
MT
MelissaT
Raleigh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
First time here, and I enjoyed the food and service.. Food was delicious just wished there was more lamb chops for the price…
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
First time dining here. We chose an early seating so we could take our time and still get to the DPAC. Waiter did not hover but was timely and attentive. Being our first time we asked for some guidance which he provided excellently. Food was superb; two tapas per person is ample unless you are really hungry. Wine choices were well matched to the menu. We will definitely return next time we go to the DPAC.
D
Dreamweaver
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot for meal before DPAC. Great food and great service. Extraordinary!
PD
PaolaD
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fast and everything came at the right temperature and tasted great!
HD
HeatherD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and amazing food. Small setting but loved the ambience.
c
clinewalt
Raleigh
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a delicious tapas meal before attending a performance at DPAC. Our server, Beatriz, was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient in helping us order and enjoy our meal in a timely fashion without feeling rushed. We will definitely return!
LK
LKCH
Raleigh
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
There are such unique choices on the menu and everything is delicious!
AR
AlanR
Raleigh
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food and service excellent Restaurant was freezing Everyone in restaurant had coats on Table next to us left because it was so cold
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
They did not have birthday candles for the desserts but overall great service and food.
AA
AprilA
Raleigh
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great food! Great atmosphere! Great for date night.
MW
MichelleW
Pittsburgh
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Tapas were very tasty. I will never understand why restaurants seat two tops right beside each other when the restaurant has plenty of other seating. It makes what would be a lovely environment very awkward. Luckily this time the people beside us were super friendly! I totally understand if the restaurant is packed but we were seated at 5pm.
t
tonyd
Raleigh
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Our server Beatrice did a wonderful job taking care of us as we like to take our time and she was patient and still attentive. Everything that we ordered was good, except the oxtail which arrived cold.

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Taberna Tapas is rated 4.6 stars by 1474 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

Jan 31, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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325 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

Additional information

Cross street
Market St.
Neighborhood
Durham
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public parking is available in the Corcoran parking lot behind the restaurant.
Payment options
MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Cocktails, Full Bar

Website
http://www.tabernatapas.com/
Phone number
(919) 797-1457

Taberna Tapas

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

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Crab Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Octopus

Empanadas de Carne

Charcuterie

Spanish Meats and Cheese***$19.00

Spanish Cheese Tray***$10.00

Ensalata

Beet Salad$9.00

Arugula and Jamon$9.00

Tapas

Pork

Bacon Wrapped Dates$12.00

Croquettas de Jamon$12.00

Beef

Short Rib and Smokey Risotto$12.00

Skirt Steak in Chimichurri Sauce* ***$12.00

Beef / Pork

Albondigas in Savory Tomato Sauce$12.00

Lamb

Chuletillas con Pine Nut Pesto$13.00

Spicy Lamb Sausage^$12.00

Chicken

Roasted Chicken Wings***$10.00

Empanada

Empanadas de Carne$12.00

Empanadas de Pollo$11.00

Empanadas de Setas con Ajo$11.00

Paella

Tres Mares$18.00

Valenciana$17.00

Gambas$17.00

Pollo$16.00

Vegetarian$16.00

Paella for Groups

Paella for Groups

Seafood

Octopus$12.00

Calamares Fritos$10.00

Arroz Negra$12.00

Pan Seared Salmon$13.00

Shellfish

Mussels in Garlic Sofrito***$12.00

Gambas Ajillo$12.00

Crab Stuffed Piquillo Peppers$13.00

Potato

Tortilla Espanola**$10.00

Patatas Bravas^$7.00

Patatas Aioli^$7.00

Vegetarian

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$12.00

Oyster Mushroom and Kale Sauté$10.00

Portobello Mushrooms$12.00

Roasted Cauliflower and Manchego Sauce$12.00

Dessert

Churros and Chocolate Sauce$7.00

Vanilla Caramel Flan$6.00

Dark Chocolate Mousse$6.00

Dark Chocolate Valencia Orange Ice Cream$5.00

Bread Pudding$6.00

Cocktails

Brandy

Sevilla 75$10.00

Brandy Crusta$11.00

Sherry

Andalusia$10.00

Rebujito$11.00

Vermouth

Vermouth Spritz (Txantxillo)$10.00

Bandarra Vermouth$8.00

Gin

Gin and Tonica$10.00

Gin Martini$11.00

Vino