Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar

Solea was ok. The dishes were really hit or miss. The tenderloin, broccoli fritters, roasted vegetables, and shrimp were all good. The paella was ok - seafood was tender but I feel this dish didn't have a lot of flavor. The jamon iberico was bad. Super chewy. The service was ok, nothing standout.

It’s pretty darn good. Some dishes definitely shine more than others, but over all we had an amazing experience here. The paella were massive and can definitely feed 2 if not 3 people easily. We got the chicken and chorizo and the seafood paella and each were good in their own way. The rice they use is very delicious and soaks up the flavor of a meat in a way that is very satisfying. The meat itself is good and the empanadas are pretty good too. My favorite tapas had to be the asparagus and the Fritos, but the ceviche let me down. It was good but just not for me personally. Overall, I can see why so many people have recommend this spot and I can definitely recommend!

Started off with messy and oily dishes and unfortunately things didn't improve from there. We tried giving it a fair chance, but the food was well below the average compared to other tapas bars. There was only one server, which is understandable for a Sunday noon, but overall service felt stretched. The seating couches have clearly seen better days. Overall, it's a place with potential, but given the competition on this street, there are definitely better options for food and atmosphere. The only good thing was the cocktail.

The service was a bit slow for a Friday night, but the food was absolutely delicious! We ordered the ceviche, chicken empanada, mussels, Brussels sprouts, and roasted cauliflower. Each dish was fantastic! The drinks were wonderful, too!

Small plates for perfection. We got a variety of tapas. Lamb chops was vert tender, well seasoned, had apricot sause complimented the meat well.

Everything was delicious! We went with the classic red sangria (refreshing), lamb meatballs, the duck leg, patatas bravas, and the baked goat cheese (the table favorite) as well as Valenciana Paella (pictured). All great!

Great food & atmosphere for our Friday night party of 9. Ours was a birthday party. Definitely say yes if the waitstaff asks if you need a birthday candle! And take their recommendation & choose the daily specials. Everything was delicious & full of different flavors. We loved it and can't wait to go back.

Glutten free options! New menu highly addictive

Came here for dinner with friends and overall was a good dining experience. We were sat at a long table on the street, it was a bit difficulty to sit and get up from the table due to the small space between the divider and the curb but not uncomfortable. Our server was attentive. We got a variety of tapas and paella. Paella was fine. I got tostada's de alcachofas which came with 3 tostadas which were not bad, had a pickled flavor. Had a cholomio con chimichurri which was very tasty although the texture of the meat was a bit chewy. The star was the guava sangria special which was SCRUMPTIOUS. I hope they continue to serve it because as someone that doesn't love wine or drink sangria much I could have drank the whole pitcher. Overall a good dining experience, I didn't come in with a huge appetite so I didn't try as much food as I'd like but what I did have was good.

Hubby and I have not been here in almost 8 years. Buy has it changed. The items I use to order were no longer on their menu. Hubby was never too found of this place but would go for me because I knew how much I liked their tapas of rice and beans. They no longer have that. They use to have a carne con frijoles type tapa I use to get. No longer there. Instead I chose to get a Rice Bowl adding chicken with it. Seasonings on the chicken was pretty good Hubby just ordered a Pepsi. Cheapest somewhat on the menu. Too expensive and nothing to his liking he saw looked good for him. Our server was very nice and attentive. The atmosphere was very quiet. Bathrooms were spacious and clean. Overall, my love for Solea has faded. Atmosphere, service and cleanliness good. Food wise not so good. Not horrible but could do better.

Solea was ok. The dishes were really hit or miss. The tenderloin, broccoli fritters, roasted vegetables, and shrimp were all good. The paella was ok - seafood was tender but I feel this dish didn't have a lot of flavor. The jamon iberico was bad. Super chewy. The service was ok, nothing standout.

We hadn't been to Solea for quite some time - and had a nice dinner there again. When we arrived at 6:30, the restaurant was pretty empty but filled quickly. (Although we spend a LOT of time in Spain, I'm evaluating against US tapas restaurants.) We ordered the Bunuelos (A+), Tostadas de Alcachofas (these were actually pintxos - and delicious), and Ravioles en Salsa de Mariscos - with a beer and a glass of the albariño. The service was excellent, despite the waitstaff being stretched a bit thin. There was a mixup with the bill which the waitperson fixed immediately. The atmosphere was great - salsa music playing a good level. I miss their Cambridge location, but it's worth the trip to Waltham.

We hadn't been to Solea in a while. It wasn't busy for a Saturday early evening. The staff was fantastic. The food was just as fantastic as we remember it. Highly recommended focusing on the tapas and particularly on the sauces. The dishes that don't have sauces aren't quite as good but that is likely just us as everything is good. It is not cheap but anytime you are going for tapas you should expect that but for tapas Solea is still pretty much of the game for the region.

Very sad this restaurant has gone downhill. I used to live in Waltham and went to Solea once for dinner and once for brunch about three years ago. The food was outstanding and the ambiance was lovely. I decided to head back here last night for my birthday and was so excited, and left a little sad. The service remains great and our server was kind and attentive. The setup of the restaurant was totally different though. We got seated on the bar side with kind of harsh and awkward lighting. Food came out quickly. The menu seems to have diminished somewhat but I was excited to see empanadas still there. We placed our order and were told one of the menu items (basically just vegetables) wasn't available. That seemed weird. Empanadas were not as I remembered (small tear). The food was all fine or good but not excellent. I'm sure you can find similar food of much better quality elsewhere. What a bummer.

Inviting, spacious dining rooms. Great menu with a variety of veggie, seafood, and meat choices. Quality ingredients. Friendly and efficient service. But... all the food that should've been served hot was lukewarm at best.

Disgusting. I don't morally write reviews but when I feel passionate enough I will. This restaurant has a fruit fly problem. There were fruit flies landing in drinks and surrounding our meals. I ended up with about 15 flies in my drink clustered together thinking it was sediment. Im so grossed out and feel the need to do my civic duty and let people know not to eat here. Ew.

Some of the most underwhelming Spanish food I've had. The empanadas were soggy and did not taste much beyond the tomato sauce. The patatas bravas were not crispy at all, and the crispy spicy cauliflower was neither crispy nor spicy. The cheese and charcuterie plate was the saddest plate I've ever seen, with 2-3 pieces of charcuterie and only two pieces of bread. The cheese was alright. The croquettes has the wrong consistency, felt more like a meatball than a croquette. Service was pretty good and atmosphere was alright. I will not be going back, and Barcelona or Dali are far, far better than this.

Great service and very good food. The lamb meatballs were a highlight for me, but everything was delicious from sangria (I'm picky) to chocolate lava cake. Standout: mussels. Very much recommend

Ordered 7 items on tapas menu. Most were pretty tasty. However, knocking down rating by 2 stars for "value". Example - spent $11 for "chicken skewers". Plate came out with two small pieces of chicken on a stick. We actually asked the waiter if they left some of our food on the kitchen. I understand prices have gone up, but this was embarrassingly small.

Most likely the worst tapas I have experienced. The Lomo de Buey a las Frutus was a bit gamey and tough, pollo a la plancha was over-cooked and very dry. The vegetable dishes were average. I typically would not say this but do not eat here...sorry but for $90 I expect at least something to be above average.

Really nice service last night. A good quiet place to hang out, grab some food and watch Champions League on my iPad early on a Wednesday night. I got tapas and enjoyed the patates braves the spicy cauliflower and beans and rice.

Solid 3.5 restaurant had just opened an hour before we got there for lunch so there was plenty of seats to choose from. Our waitress was sweet and although she was the only server on the floor, she got to every table without missing a beat. Everything was seasoned nicely and portions were perfect for the price and to share. The only thing I had to send back was the shrimp in garlic sauce... I'm fairly familiar with traditional tapas and shrimp in garlic sauce is usually flavorful and packed with garlicky goodness. Their version wasn't even sauteed, just swimming in oil and the garlic didn't even look like they tried to date it one bit. Took a flan to go and that was delicious as well. Definitely a solid spot to stop in for a good meal.

Booked on OpenTable and chosen because tapas works really well for us. One on keto (well, not this week), one kosher, one low fat and one anything. So we can make a bunch of choices and everyone's happy. We were seated at a big table in the back and yeah, the big table helped. When you've got five plates of food and we're all reaching and eating, bigger helps. Olives to start was great. I don't usually like olives but these were delicious. And the churros for dessert was great as well, with a small pot of chocolate for dipping. I don't remember what else we had, sorry. Other than the "full" paella and that was huge and delicious. Our waitress kindly split the leftovers in half and that made for a nice lunch the next day. Great food, great service, superb company. I'd return to Solea for sure. [Review 15229 overall, 731 of 2021, number 1091 in Massachusetts.]

I have dined at Solea before And I was a fan. I enjoyed the drinks, the vibes, and the Tapas menu. All that being said. I booked an 8:00 PM reservation for Valentine's Day. I show up on time and there is literally 40 people standing around like the RMV waiting to get seated. And every minute more And more people continued to pour in with no one getting seated. There was no room to stand anywhere And no one was getting seated. Furthermore, we had to continuously move for people who were walking by and people who were leaving. This management and service execution was so terrible that I felt the need to write about. The owner has to know that this is no way to run a business. This is not acceptable and I have never seen anything like it in my 35 years of living. Solea needs to do a press release and offer people an apology for this historic blunder. To sum up the night, I ended up leaving after ten mins And went to another restaurant on Moody St and just walked right in. I really need a response And an explanation for this horrific management and service that was seen tonight. I really liked this place and would return if they re-learn how to run a business.

I used to love Solea. The Good: Nice staff. Paella was good. The cauliflower fritters were good too. Could have been better: Asparagus stalks needed to be cut better as the hard fibrous were still on. The shrimp was so so. Chicken also so so.

We went here for drinks on a friends birthday and sat at the bar. I had the blueberry ginger mojito. I really enjoyed it is was very refreshing and different than other drinks I've had. My friend had gotten the cucumber lime gimlet which I was not a fan of, but I also don't like martinis so it may be right up your ally. The place was really cute and our service was great. I would like to go back for dinner.

Came back here recently to give the place a second chance, and the service and food have just gone downhill. Don't come here if you want to eat warm food and have decent customer service. We came on a Friday night and got seated pretty quickly! The host outside was very friendly and sat us at a nice table facing the windows. This is the only reason I am giving them two stars instead of one. Within 5 minutes of sitting down, the busser dropped a glass where my friend was seated. Only the busser gave a mumbled apology and neither the server, busser, nor the manager, came to ask if my friend was okay. This should've been our first sign to leave. The customer service was then horrible. Our waitress, Veronica (actually, the same waitress I had last time I was here), judged us for not ordering 3-4 tapas PER A PERSON and rolled her eyes when doing so. I've been here before and I know that for our party of 2-3 people, 3-4 tapas for the WHOLE TABLE is more than enough. She just stood there when we were done ordering our tapas without saying a word. The restaurant ambiance wasn't too loud, but unsurprisingly, our entire party couldn't hear a single word she was saying (this is the second time this has happened with this specific waitress). She looked as if she did not want to be there and didn't want to serve us. The two tables next to us also had a similar experience, where they were sat down and neglected for 20 minutes before the waitress tended to them. This horrible customer service and attitude should've been our second sign to leave. Once we got our food, (about 20 minutes after we ordered), our food was all cold to lukewarm at its best. We got the Patatas Bravas, Tortilla Espanola, and Queso de Cabra Montañes (Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Basil Sauce). The Patatas Bravas were not crispy at all and were drenched in hot sauce. The only thing hot about this dish was the fact that the sauce was a little bit spicy. The potatoes were cold and there was minimal garlic aioli. The Tortilla Espanola is supposed to be at room temperature, but we should have sent this dish back. It was so bland, dense, and dry. We didn't finish this dish as it killed my party's appetite. The only okay thing we had was the Queso de Cabra Montañes. The flavor was okay, but for the amount of sauce you get, 4 small pieces of bread were not enough. Considering this is "baked" goat cheese, my impression was that they microwaved a slab of goat cheese that sat drenched in tomato sauce. We wanted to get more bread, but I remembered that this place charges you extra for bread. I have never been to a tapas place that charges $2.00 extra for 4 slices of small, stale bread. What a joke. When we were done with our meal, we waited over 30 minutes for our waitress to come to our table so we could pay for our food. We spent more time waiting for our waitress to come to us than eating. She wasn't even in the dining room area, so it's not like we could've flagged her down. At this point, we were debating on walking out to see the host and paying with them instead of the waitress. I understand that it was a busy night, but it shouldn't have been so busy that we waited over half an hour to pay for the food. Overall, the customer service (minus the host) and the food was horrible. My party and I were incredibly annoyed the entire time we were here. I won't be coming back here any time soon, and recommend that you don't either.

This is always the best place to kick back and share sangria and eat tasty tapas. I have my favorite like shrimp in evoo with garlic, the duck leg in berries, and anything you like to see.

I wish I could give zero stars. Terrible service and mediocre food. Had an 8p reservation and was finally able to order food at 10p (after closing). Save your money and time, go somewhere else.

So I have a 15 year history with Solea and at one point when The Boston Bookend herself, Hope E Alvarez (now Karma Asian Bistro is fortunate to have the grande dame of Boston GMs, presently )was on point there, it simply revolutionized Spanish styled tapas in Greater Boston. The ambiance with the colorful and warm stained glass lights, the preponderance of wood tones, and convivial servers make intimate dining. Let's just say that the present iteration isn't as interesting, consistent and outstanding as the Iconic Hope/Carlos/Fernado Tripod of Deliciousness.

It is a nice tapas place. The food is great. Everything tastes delicious. They have special Sangria that they change weekly I believe. The last time I was there I tried their special Sangria and it was tasty. My boyfriend and I ordered: Patatas Bravas, Coliflor Picante, Ravioles de Mariscos, and Chuletillas. For the dessert we had Churros. We were super full. The server was nice and friendly. During the weekend you better make a reservation because they might be packed.

A few years ago this place was mediocre. Now it is simply awful. The duck was dry, the salmon was overcooked, the mushroom-artichoke mixture was inedible. It was as if the dishes were put together by an AI that has never tasted human food. But the staff is nice.

Tapas, sangria and paella were quite good. Came on a 1/2 off paella night, walk-ins welcome and easily seated - place has tons of space. Good value in terms of quality/volume/price/atmosphere combination. Pro tip - for a slight upcharge they'll let you make any of the paella's 'black rice' with the squid ink. Overall good time, will come back.

Stopped in for apps and drinks. Atmosphere was open and comfortable - much bigger than it seemed from the outside. Cocktails and sangria were both delicious. Ordered the Lamb Meatballs in Cream Sauce (Albondigas de Cordero), and they were delicious.

Been a while but got to return for a great New Year's Eve dinner with my wife. Everything from the garlic shrimp to the crispy cauliflower was amazing. Our server, an older gentleman with glasses, was a pleasure. Will be back as always

I went to Solea for dinner with a party of 3. This restaurant serves Spanish food with some Brazilian food items, tapas style. The inside was colorful with patterns, tiles and huge windows facing the street. My party of 3 ordered about 10 tapas including dessert which was a perfect amount for us. The Mejillones a la Salmorra was everyone's favorite, we ordered it twice! The clams came out rich and steamy, soaked in a marinara sauce. The fried calamari was also delicious. For drinks, we ordered an espresso martini and white sangria pitcher, both were great. However my favorite was their signature drink Blueberry Ginger Mojito, it had the perfect balance of sweet and minty. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant. There was street parking but also a parking lot down the street from the restaurant that is free after 6pm.

This is more of a 3.5 stars. Came here to celebrate a birthday. Easy reservations can be made on OpenTable. We were seated outside on the "patio" which was great since it was well shaded so it was not too hot. Drinks: Had the Sangria royal which was refreshing. BF had a Cucumber gimlet and he enjoyed it. Tapas: Lobster & crab ravioli probably my favorite dish. The cream sauce was so good to dip some bread in. The spicy mojo rojo sauce from the grilled shrimp was also so freaking GOOD! I want a to-go container of just that! We got the Lamb chops and beef tenderloin. Both were tender but i didn't care too much for the apricot glaze on the lamb. we ordered the garlic shrimp as our last dish and this is probably the reason I'm docking a whole star. It wasn't as good as I expected it to be. I feel like this dish is a staple at any tapas place but unfortunately this one felt watered down. I'm used to the garlic being fried in the oil with the shrimp but the garlic was sort of wilty, and the shrimp had the barest garlicky flavor. def wont order that again. Next half star gets docked because of the Churros. I wasn't that impressed. I think they were overfried and weren't even full churro shapes. Maybe we got the end of the batch but I think they can do better to make some fluffy churros and not be complete crisps. Overall, good but def had better in the greater boston area.

so delicious! first time eating here and got the lamb chomps and seafood paella! the white sangria was amazing, had two whole pitchers!

I've eat at this restaurant before and back in the day used to be great and it seems like it slowly has gone downhill. I recently booked this restaurant for my birthday around 3 PM for a reservation that was supposed to be at six. I got a phone call telling me that they had to close the restaurant early. Do the fact of understaffing of cooks now I work in the industry of culinary arts and this excuse is death to you and for your customers It's the stupidest excuse I've heard I've actually seen managers jump into the kitchen to make sure you can still operate. If you don't have a back up business plan of cooks and weight staff to the point where you have to shut down your restaurant and cancel reservations just hours before people are supposed to arrive. That is some of the worst business practices I've ever heard in my life in my 23 years of working in the industry, I've never seen such a a stupid excuse for closing a restaurant.

Decor, vibe and overall ambiance of restaurant was really nice, similar to Dali in Somerville. However food was not up to par. Some of the dishes were very salty including the spinach and garlic tapas. Desert was good. Service was slow.

A favorite restaurant to celebrate a birthday in our family. The atmosphere is festive. Tables spread out just enough that you can easily talk. Half circle booths are always fun and the decorations are casual and pretty. Our meal is always centered around a large platter of paella full of sausage, shrimp, mussels and of course saffron rice. It's delicious. I almost wish there was a greater rice to other ingredient ratio (I love rice). Along with the paella we usually get about 5 tapas plates for 4 people. My absolute favorite item is their Camarones a la plancha- sizzling shrimp in garlic oil. We often order two. The albondigas de Cordero, lamb meat balls, is in a creamy sauce with a strong (but great) lamb flavor. Since you have to eat some veggies we got the Brussels sprouts- a very easy way to get some green in as they were quite tasty. For dessert the flan was good, nothing special, just good creamy flan but the churros were especially good with crunch outsides and a soft inside, accompanied by a dish of dark chocolate sauce for dipping. Solea has been consistently good over the many years we've eaten there.

Always delicious tapas in a classy, low-key atmosphere. This time around, I got the albondigas (so tender!), the patatas bravas (always a solid pick), the tortilla espanola (surprisingly delicious, and the cream fraiche put it over the top!), the chorizo (quite good), and the buñuelos (pretty good but a bit dry for me). The waiter did get us the rice and beans (plain, but what do you expect?) when we ordered the ravioli, but it was no big deal.

Only our 2nd time at Solea - wanted to compare the food to what we'd just experienced on a recent trip to Spain and Portugal. Ordered the Valenciana paella @$46 which has chorizo, chicken, seafood that would take at least 30 min to prepare. Ordered tapas: calamares fritos, patatas bravas, ceviche del dia, beef empanada. The good: the ceviche was delish and the potatoes was pretty good. The flavor of the paella was on point, with the right balance of saffron infusion. The rice was a good texture, as were the scallops and mussels. The chorizo a d roasted bell peppers were good too. The not so good: the calamari was overcooked so was tough and chewy, and the empanada tasted stale with grisly meat filling. The shrimp on the paella was small and unremarkable, the chicken was bland and a bit overcooked as was the squid. The worst part of the paella? The peas, which don't belong in paella! Service was friendly efficient, and I love the decor...

I have been to one restaurant (outdoor seating) in 8 months. Today was a warm-enough day to sit outside so I met my best friend at Solea for one of the last meals before winter hits. I cannot say enough about the service -- the manager was out lighting the torch thingy, our waiter was attentive and we had another server who ran things out to us. This is really above and beyond for any time, let alone during a pandemic and the tail end of the season. The food was fantastic: we had shrimp and patatas bravas, olives, artichokes, all sorts of goodies. I took home a jamon serrano and cheese plate for the next few days and was astonished just now unpacking it and seeing how much they gave me! Some tapas places give you a few bites for each plate: Solea is very generous. I won't be dining indoors anywhere for a long time, and I will remember and appreciate this, my last al fresco restaurant meal for awhile. After months and months and months at home alone, this felt incredibly special. May I never again take for granted a meal at a restaurant. I recommend Solea for take-out until you can get there and dine in person. Stay safe and stay well.

Dark and cozy with excellent food and drink. Great low key date night spot. The ceviche was bomb. The artichoke and mushroom crostini was delicious. This place never disappoints.

This is simply NOT a good restaurant. I had gone about10-12 years ago, and I remember that it was okay. So my recent experience came as a surprise. When you can walk in on a Saturday night, that should be a red flag that something is off. I had a reservation, but clearly didn't need it. So the first awkward moment.. there were dried lip marks on the water glass that hadn't come out in the dishwasher. Kind of gross but it happens if you're not paying attention to detail when you set the table. Second awkward moment...we had asked to sit at a regular table, because when you have multiple plates, it can get crowded on a 2-top. No problem, we were seated at a 4-top, as there were many available. So they proceed to take all the table near us to create seating for a very large party. The server then asked if we had asked to sit at a 4-top, and we said we just wanted the dining room. She then asked if we mind if she takes away one of the table making up out 4-top. I figured they needed one more for the large party so sure. But what she actually did was create another table for her section, because she wasn't happy they had taken tables away from her apparently. This person was nice and pleasant, so let me be clear, she was the least of the problem. Third problem...we ordered two small plates to start. Patatas fritas and chicken skewers. Look, patatas fritas should not literally be a plate of french fried that were cooked from frozen out of a bag!. In a tapas restuarant, they should be more of a cube, hand cut potato, fresh made, and different from simply a plate of fast-food fries! Next, after at least 20 minutes, the chicken skewers came out. There were 2, for about 15 or so dollars, and they were very thin, very disproportionate to each other, and completely dry and overcooked. They were simply a rip-off and a disgrace. And why that product took that long to come out I can't imagine. So the only good thing about this place, is when ordering tapas, you can try a little and move on if not good. Thank god we didn't order more at first. We left and ate elsewhere. Steer clear!

Food is great. Server recommendation for how much to order was a little too much. But ambiance during the summer is wonderful with the windows open.

So yum! Highly recommend for all! Gluten free & vegetarian options! Wait staff was very attentive and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back! Off street parking but plenty of it! Sangria was delicious

Every time I eat here the food is incredible. Amazing atmosphere and great for warm weather. The sangria is to die for, they're always serving different blends and they're all delicious. Come on the earlier side because it can get crowded and for good reason!

The staff was friendly and accommodating. And we were served and seated quickly. The restaurant had a good, upbeat atmosphere--it's great for a special occasion if you're in the area. But the food was a bit bland. We ordered a few tapas: patatas bravas, Plato mixo, Tortilla espanola, and Mejillones a la Salmorra. The menu had a good variety but several tapas could've been seasoned better.

Honest review: I went here a couple weeks ago and met a friend for dinner, We ordered about 4 different tapas dishes and drinks. The service was not good and disappointing. We ordered a second round of tapas and we were waiting about 20 minutes. After waiting 20 minutes for our second order, the server came over and told us that he forgot what we ordered. After waiting and when we got our second order with the tostadas, it was cold and were weren't a fan of it. The hostess/ manager came over to ask us how we like it. We were honest and told her that we didn't like the tostadas and she said that she can have the server take it off our bill. We unfortunately had a disappointing experience. About a week later I decided to call the resturant to talk to the manager to give them feedback. The manager did listen to my feedback and was open to it. I was told again by the manager that I could be reimbursed for the dish and I gave them my name and card info. I was hopeful and patient for the reimbursement to show up on my card. I waited for the reimbursement to show up on my card and I never got the reimbursement. I will not be coming back to this resturant and there are other tapas restaurants I rather go to. I would not recommend based on the service. Thumbs down.

Unremarkable in every way. Ordered a total of 9 different tapas and not one of them I would recommend. Even the espresso at the end, tasted more like a strong coffee at best. Sangrias were rather syrupy. The atmosphere was nondescript. Had a few mice running around to add to the entertainment. Service was friendly. Not planning to come back.

Ingredients not fresh Frozen peas (a few still cold) and canned artichoke in paella, poorly seasoned Service painfully slow

Love the Sangria. The small plates are sooo good. Service could improve.. and the attitude as well.

It was so much fun to try out Solea this weekend! This review is for takeout: I called up the restaurant and placed my order over the phone. It was very easy and took a few minutes, I could either pay over the phone or in the restaurant. They also gave me an exact time by when the order would be ready, about 30 mins from the time I placed it. The pickup was speedy, two mins tops. Coming to the best part: the food! We got four tapas: the Brazilian cheese bread, artichoke and mushroom crostini, tortilla espanola, and the grilled shrimp. All of them were excellent! The crostini was slathered with creamy goat cheese and the topping of mushroom and artichokes had a garlicky flavor to it. The grilled shrimp, with a squeeze of fresh lime, came with this amazing spicy sauce (we dipped the crostini in it too). The creme fraiche with the tortilla espanola (potato-egg omelette) was so tangy, the right flavor dip for the omelette. The highlight amongst the apps was the cheese bread, saved a bite for the end of the meal (and dipped in that creme fraiche gave it a nice tangy taste!). Finally, the star of the show...drumroll, please...the red sangria! So so good. We also wanted to try the sizzling shrimp, but unfortunately they do not offer it for takeout as they said it would burn right through the container, eeek. We really enjoyed this meal which turned an average Saturday night into something more special. Would love to order from Solea again!

I was extremely impressed with Solea. As soon as you walk in you know the restaurant is special. The space is beautiful with a bustling bar, multiple dining rooms and stylish decor. We started with a pitcher of the red sangria. It was perfectly spiced. We really enjoyed it! On to the tapas, they have so many options to choose from. We picked one veg, one seafood and the rest meat. The spinach was amazing. Very fresh, loaded with garlic and a nice vinegary tang to it to give it a nice balance. We also had the gambas al ajillo which were shrimp sizzling in garlic oil. They were perfectly cooked and came with some bread to dunk into the oil. Next round we had chimichurri steak, steak in a brandy cream sauce, duck with a berry sauce and lamb with apricot sauce. I was very impressed by how different each sauce was and how beautifully plated each dish was. They were also DELICIOUS! Save room for dessert. You won't want to miss the churros !

Great ambiance, food and drinks. The rice bowl is great. Tried the vegetarian fried rice. Large is good for 7-8 people if you are having 2 tapas items. Great service.