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Venga Paella – Popup and Catering

4.1 (44)
$30 and under
Spanish
229 Brush St, Oakland, CA 94607

About this restaurant

A Spanish paella bar with a taverna menu available for Pop Up and Catering only! Located minutes from downtown and Jack London Square in the Oakland warehouse district.

“Always bringing people together”

A warm and welcoming place that replicates the traditional Spanish taverna eating experience found in the inviting Catalonian countryside. With a decade of experience bringing people together with Venga Paella Catering and taking cues from his families restaurant Casa Balaguer in Valencia, Spain, Eduardo Balaguer decided to open his own taverna in Oakland’s Warehouse district (Jack London district) to emulate the Catalonian experience of his childhood.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Open for a few public events a month and private parties
  • Phone number
    (510) 628-0018
  • Website
    http://www.vengapaella.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    229 Brush St, Oakland, CA 94607
  • Neighborhood
    Oakland
  • Cross street
    3rd
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Menu

Venga Paella – Popup and Catering's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

Tapas

Side of bread, Side of bread w/olive oil

  • Tortilla De Patatas Y Cebolla

    potato, egg & onion spanish-style frittata with aioli

    • Patatas Bravas

      fried potatoes with bravas salsa & aioli

      • Gambas Al Ajillo

        prawns in a sherry garlic reduction

        • Pa Amb Tomàquet

          toasted bread with a tomato & light garlic & olive oil rub

          • Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

            goat cheese, caramelized onion and green olives

            • Morcilla (W/Side of Bread)

              sauteed spanish blood sausage w/caramelized onion

              • Bacon Wrapped Dates

                fried dates wrapped in hickory bacon

                • House Salad

                  Available in Small, Large

                  Tapas Specials

                  • Pulpo a La Gallega

                    sauteed local octopus served on red potatoes with smoked paprika and spanish olive oil

                    Paellas

                    served with organic mixed greens

                    • Paella Tradicional

                      prawns, calamari, mussels, clams & pork chorizo

                      • Paella De Arroz Negro

                        black squid ink with calamari, mussels, clams w/aioli

                        • Paella Vegetariana

                          organic mixed vegetables with chiles

                          • Paella De Pollo

                            boneless thigh, artichoke hearts, red bell peppers, persimmons, winter squash & green olives

                            Paellas Specials

                            • Fideuà

                              prawns, scallops, piquillo peppers and persimmons w/aioli

                              Dessert

                              • Manchego Con Membrillo

                                • Flan Casero

                                  • Mousse De Chocolate Con Mora

                                    Cocktails

                                    • Primitivo

                                      sweet vermouth, lemon juice, rosemary & bitters

                                      • Verllado

                                        amontillado sherry, vermouth with orange & muddled sage

                                        • East India

                                          east india sherry, vermouth with flamed orange peel & bitters

                                          • The Valencian

                                            verdejo, orange juice, muddled thai basil, orange bitters & mandarin soda

                                            Vino

                                            • Sangria Tinta O Blanca

                                              Available in Garrafa

                                              Whites / Rose

                                              • NV FRANCOLI CAVA - Brut Reserva, Catalunya

                                                Available in Glass, Bottle

                                                • 2014 FRONTON de ORO: LISTAN NEGRO - Gran Canaria

                                                  Available in Glass, Bottle

                                                  • 2012 ERMITA SAN FELICES: VIURA (organic) - Rioja

                                                    Available in Glass, Bottle

                                                    • 2013 SETE CEPAS: ALBARIÑO - Rias Baixas

                                                      Available in Glass, Bottle

                                                      • 2012 MARTIN SANCHO: VERDEJO - Rueda

                                                        Available in Glass, Bottle

                                                        • 2013 CAMPOVIDA: CHARDONNAY - Russian River

                                                          Available in Glass, Bottle

                                                          Reds

                                                          • 2010 VULCANUS: TEMPRANILLO - Rioja

                                                            Available in Glass, Bottle

                                                            • 2009 VIÑA SANTURNIA: TEMPRANILLO - Rioja

                                                              Available in Glass, Bottle

                                                              • 2010 CLOS BARTOLOME: GARNACHA/CARIÑENA/CABERNET - Priorat

                                                                Available in Glass, Bottle

                                                                • 2008 MAS d'en GIL COMA VELLA: BLEND - Priorat

                                                                  Available in Bottle

                                                                  Vermouth

                                                                  • PRIMITIVO QUILES: MONASTRELL - Alicante, Monovar

                                                                    Sherry

                                                                    • JEREZ - LUSTAU LOS ARCOS AMONTILLADO

                                                                      • JEREZ - LUSTAU EAST INDIA SOLERA OLOROSO

                                                                        Cider

                                                                        • CIDRA AVALON: APPLE - Asturias, Sariego

                                                                          Available in 12oz Bottle

                                                                          • RIESTRA: APPLE - Asturias, Gijón

                                                                            Available in 700ml Bottle

                                                                            Cervezas

                                                                            • FIELDWORKS - FARMERS WHEAT: SAISON - Berkeley, CA 5%

                                                                              Available in 16oz

                                                                              • DRAKE'S: AMBER ESB - San Leandro, CA 5.9%

                                                                                Available in 16oz

                                                                                • LINDEN STREET - OAKLAND GLOW: PILSNER Oakland, CA 4.2%

                                                                                  Available in 16oz

                                                                                  • ALAMEDA ISLAND: UNCOMMON COMMON ALE Alameda, CA

                                                                                    • FORT POINT BREWING COMPANY - VILLAGER IPA - SF, CA

                                                                                      Available in 16oz

                                                                                      • MORITZ CERVEZAS: LAGER - Barcelona, Spain 5.4%

                                                                                        Available in 12oz bottle

                                                                                        • EDINGER: WEISSBRAU - Bavaria, Germany 0.5%

                                                                                          Available in 12oz bottle

                                                                                          Sodas, Coffee, Tea

                                                                                          • Fentimans Craft Soda

                                                                                            ginger beer, lemonade, mandarin/seville orange

                                                                                            • Pellegrino

                                                                                              • Coffee

                                                                                                • Hot Tea

                                                                                                  • Ice Tea

                                                                                                    What 44 people are saying

                                                                                                    Venga Paella – Popup and Catering reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                    4.1
                                                                                                    4.1 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                    • 4.1Food
                                                                                                    • 4.2Service
                                                                                                    • 3.8Ambience
                                                                                                    • 4.1Value

                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                    44 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. ybrob24

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area89 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 28, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      The food was solid across the board with the paellas being excellent. Great beer and wine list (though we had some excellent Spanish Cider). The service was definitely off that night. They either seemed understaffed or had pretty junior wait staff.

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                                                                                                    2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 18, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      We had 5 people. We ordered 3 tapas and 4 different paellas. Everything was yummy and filling. We were celebrating a birthday and the restaurant made it fun and speciall

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                                                                                                    3. None

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

                                                                                                      3.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 14, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 3
                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      I was disappointed with the chicken "paella". It completely lacked the paella flavor. Although good, it was arroz con pollo (rice with chicken). I could taste cumin, it had the coloring achieved from tomato paste, and the rice was not the consistency of bomba rice. I would suggest either adjusting the menu and listing the dish as arroz con pollo, or change the rice preparation to using saffron threads dissolved in a white wine, chorizo, Spanish pimenton, onion, garlic and grated tomato. The stuffed piquillo peppers were very good. The sweetness of the goat cheese + sweet pepper + saltiness of the olives and drizzle of O/O were a perfect combination. The salad that accompanied the arroz con pollo was excellent with it's light dressing of fruity O/O! We will return and try the seafood "paella".

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                                                                                                    4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 14, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Everything we tasted was exquisite and well-prepared. We loved their Vermouth, Red wine Sangria, vegetarian paella and red-bell peppers tapas. Wish their portion sizes were a bit more. Also, the online menu prices are outdated.

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                                                                                                    5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 7, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      From tapas through dessert, every bite of every course at Venga Paella is memorably delicious. I'll definitely return again and again for the quality ingredients, meticulous preparation and intriguing flavors.

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                                                                                                    6. Arib VIP

                                                                                                      Phoenix / Arizona77 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined on February 4, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      Great Spanish food ! We we t there on a weekday to avoid the crowds, made reservations and were promptly seated, we ordered the patatas bravas and Piquillo peppers to start, both were delicious, we ordered their Paella with chicken it was the special for that day. Ate every morsel of it. We will definitely be back!

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                                                                                                    7. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on January 31, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      2nd time we have eaten here and we highly recommend it. Nice atmosphere and the food is de-li-cious! We had traditional and ink paellas: really authentic Spanish paellas. Their tapas are varied and awesome too. Taste their sangria! Soo good! The service was great and friendly

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                                                                                                    8. DAF2661

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined on January 29, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 3
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      Great Paella - had the 'traditional' with seafood and it is a nice portion with a side salad. My hubby had the chicken version which he thought was great too. Appetizers were bacon wrapped dates and a special of sauted octopus & spiced potatoes. The dates were just great - that sweet/salty/crunchy experience. The octopus was OK - more potato than octopus, which was very tender for what there was. Sangria was nice - they offer red and white. Lots of fresh fruit as well as marinated. Interesting location - lots of parking - cute interior but it's one big room and got really noisy when a group of 8 came in as a party.

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                                                                                                    9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined on January 28, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      It was our first trip to this restaurant. The food was fine & the octopus was quite good, but the blood sausage was not to my liking. Sangria & flan were very good.

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                                                                                                    10. Stas

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area1 review

                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                      Dined on January 24, 2016

                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                      2. Food 2
                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                      Tapas came without the bread we ordered (bread is not an extra...) the waitress simply forgot it. The Paella came after a 20 minute wait after the tapas were already eaten, so a solid 35 minute wait time after the order was made. Paella was cold on the inside, cold outside so I think it was just sitting there for a while. Half of restaurant was empty - so no excuse... Overall disappointing. They ran out of the desert we wanted to order, which is minor but still the cherry on top... It was oakland restaurant week with a fix menu so I rate them a 2/5 for poor planning.

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                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                    Venga Paella – Popup and Catering offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 628-0018.

                                                                                                    Venga Paella – Popup and Catering is rated 4.1 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                    229 Brush St, Oakland, CA 94607

                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                      3rd
                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                      Oakland
                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                      Open for a few public events a month and private parties
                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                      Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                      Street Parking
                                                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                      Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
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