Tapisco

Yet another head-scratcher from the Michelin Guide in The Hague. How this place snagged a Bib Gourmand is beyond me. 🤔 The location itself is nice — right in front of the Kneuterdijk tram stop, across from the VOCO IHG hotel, and just a short stroll from our Hotel des Indes. So far, so good. My husband made a reservation for lunch, which turned out to be completely unnecessary — there were plenty of open tables. We sat down and ordered their “bread service,” which turned out to be… grocery store bread with a side of EVOO from Greece. Now, this is supposed to be a Spanish restaurant, so I’m not sure why we’re doing Greek olive oil here. Nothing against Greek oil (love it, actually), but it just didn’t make sense. The bread itself? Meh. And yes, you pay for it — which I know is pretty standard in the Netherlands, but still. For our meal, we just ordered a few appetizers since we weren’t that hungry and had another reservation later. We got the sardinas anchoadas — just three little slivers for 10 euros; shrimp croquetas that barely tasted like shrimp and were overcooked by about 30 seconds (the color gives it away and you bite into a over crispy bite that skins your whole roof of the mouth; and sobrasada, which was chorizo on brioche. Except the “brioche” was not fresh at all — it was basically sliced white bread cut into a circle and toasted. Come on, guys. We also ordered a board of jamón ibérico, which should’ve been glistening with that beautiful marbled fat, but it looked dry and lifeless. None of these dishes were standouts, and honestly, not one of them was worth writing home about. We had three glasses of wine with our food, followed by coffee, verbena tea, and crema catalana for dessert. Again — nothing bad, just nothing special. Everything felt… average. And for the prices they charge, that’s a no from me. The bill came to about USD 120.

This was a beautiful experience. We had the chefs table and the chefs menu. The dishes where just beautiful. Small elements that all came together in a bite. I see this chefs at the beginning of his great journey. Looking forward to taste his food again .

Tapisco is truly worth every penny. The food is both familiar and expertly prepared, and their latest accreditation for 2024 is well-deserved recognition. During a recent dinner with friends, the experience began on a positive note with a warm and attentive reception at the door. The menu is diverse, well-executed, and thoughtfully presented. The wine selection perfectly complements the cuisine, with the cava standing out as a must-try—don’t hesitate to indulge. However, more engagement from the serving staff would enhance the overall dining experience. Additionally, while the atmosphere is inviting, the seating could be more comfortable. Despite these minor details, it was an enjoyable and memorable evening for food enthusiasts. Tapisco delivers on its promise of quality and style, making it a dining destination worth revisiting.

About the chefs tasting menu: The service was outstanding, The food was great, The portion sizes even greater. In every sence of the word it was amazing!

Came for a light lunch in afternoon. Like the environment, service was good, enjoyed our food here. If you like Spanish food, can try

We loved the vibes and interaction with the staff. Seeing the chefs preparing the meals is an interesting take on the dining experience. Also having the meal freshly served after seeing the artistry of plating the food. I was too full to have dessert. May have to come again for that as well.

Restaurant has a nice, modern vibe and the staff are friendly and helpful… food was a little hit and miss… The smoked mackerel rilette was absolutely fabulous, as were the boneless ribs. The dessert tasted amazing but the meringue was too cooked/dry for my liking . The oyster/passion fruit combi would work bette if it lost a little bitterness. We all felt that it overpowered the oysters; The pulpo, mussels and scallops were all over-cooked. The entrecote was also overcooked… All in all I think this place has some great food on the menu, some of which are amazingly prepped/cooked. However I can’t escape the thought that the quality is suffering because of the volume of food being turned out. If I go again it will be at a moment when the restaurant is quiet.

Tapisco is a lovely tapas bar in town that has such a good, chilled ambiance to it. There is a great selection of cold and hot plates to enjoy, and I haven’t come across one that I haven’t liked yet. There are tables near the open kitchen for you to marvel at how the food is being prepared. The waiters are super attentive and polite. Ready when you need anything, yet not intrusive. I’ve been here serveral times and love coming here with friends when we want delicious, filling bites to eat, but not be stuffed.