MariPili Tapas Bar
Tapas bar · First Hill
1117 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
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Highlights
Galician tapas bar with creative Spanish comfort food
Galician tapas bar with creative Spanish comfort food
"This tapas bar on Capitol Hill is a no-brainer for double dates, low-stress special occasions, or solo mix-and-match appetizers at the bar. The space isn’t huge, but that means the cool air isn’t spread too thin—and the menu is one big case study in thoughtful simplicity. There’s acidity in a potent tangy fish broth saucing up ling cod and richness from runny egg weaving through a comforting tortilla de patata. Be sure to grab a glass of wine from a list that complements all the fried snacks and strong flavors." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"This Galician tapas bar from owner Grayson Corrales offers gorgeous, gussied-up takes on classic Spanish dishes. The menu includes Spanish cured meats and cheeses, a rotating selection of entrees that are literally bursting with creative uses of pork (scallops served with candied pork jowls, squid stuffed with Iberico pork, even a whole Spanish suckling pig set was in the mix at one point) , and of course, patatas bravas and croquettes. The wine comes from Spain and Washington, the cocktails are intricate, and Estrella Galicia beer flows from the tap. MariPili now has a mini-outpost at the Frye Art Museum serving sandwiches, salads and small plates. Come with a group — you’ll want to get everything on the menu and share." - Sophie Grossman
"The Deal: $65 Small Plates (Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday) It's easy to rack up the bill on teeny tiny tapas at Maripili, but let it be known that you'll get 12 different Spanish small plates in this deal. For a meal that'll involve sea urchin, iberico ham, suckling pig, and two desserts, you're essentially (legally) stealing from this restaurant." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
"Maripili is a Galician-style Tapas spot that fully delivers on the concept of good things coming in small packages. Among the stellar bite-sized dishes here are phenomenal ling cod bacalao with nutty manchego gnocchi and peas soaked in a tangy fish broth, tender tortilla española filled with grassy olive oil-poached potatoes, and the star of the show: paella tahdig with smoky chorizo, spice-rubbed prawns, dollops of triple garlic aioli, and a brittle, barely-there socarrat crisp. With a friendly staff, Spanish-forward wine list, and all-around good energy, it's easy to order upwards of a dozen dishes here. It makes Maripili a no-brainer for something like a double date, or solo meal at the bar." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"We dare you to come to Seattle’s most famous tapas restaurant and not feel romantic. The menu is laden with savory treats like candied pork jowl served alongside scallops, veal cutlet stuffed with ham, and orange-poached octopus, all meant to be shared between you and your date(s). There’s something about watching a procession of carefully prepared meat and seafood dishes arrive at your table that feels... amorous, isn’t there? Or is that just us?" - Jade Yamazaki Stewart
