Tapas Teatro

If I was made of money, I would go here every week 😍 Great atmosphere, friendly service, and tasty food (a bit overpriced tho). Would recommend for date nights, special occasions, or celebrations. Recommendations: vegetarian : pisto manchego non-vegetarian: pulpo gallego dessert: torte chocolate Read further for a more detailed review! • Pisto Manchego (Spanish ratatouille) A tomato-based dish with primarily zucchini and squash. It was simple but really good as in I can keep eating more bowls of this stuff. Great with bread too! 10/10, would get it again. • Potato soup with Manchego cheese and bacon. It’s a simple creamy soup that will warm you up! 6/10 because 10 dollars for a potato soup is too much even if it’s tasty • Ensalada Remolacha. The fried goat cheese ball on the top is really yummy but it is very small. There was some taro? like round pieces in the salad that tasted interesting. A refreshing salad, but would have preferred if the goat cheese ball was bigger and less of those taro? pieces. 6/10 • Pulpo Gallego. The portion size is a bit small but the taste is delicate and amazing. The grilled octopus pieces are very tender and flavorful. The small potatoes and olives with light oil and herbs paired well with the octopus. Lovely dish, 10/10, would get it again. I wish they offered a version with more octopus in it lol • Papas Bravas (fried potatoes) tasty but too simple of a dish to be sold for $10. It is just potato wedges with sriracha mayo sauce. 5/10 for the overcharged price. would not get it. • Albondigas (lamb meatballs) The meat was good but overall the dish was too salty. 5/10, would not get it again. • Mejillones (mussels - got the white wine garlic sauce) I agree with the previous review that the sauce is missing something, it needs more tanginess. It just tasted like watered down white wine tbh. The mussels themselves were fresh and tasty though so that made up for it. 8/10 Special note: We went during Baltimore Restaurant Week, but you can find all of these dishes on the regular menu as well.

Cool little tapas style restaurant serving Spanish plates. Very dimly lit so makes perfect for date night. The food was okay. We only liked half of what we got. The best one is definitely the octopus. Really love the potato and tomatoes accompanying it. Don’t think I’d revisit tho.

Really lovely tapas bar with plenty of seating. We sat outdoors it was a gorgeous evening. We got a pitcher of sangria which was delicious, you could not taste the alcohol but it was certainly there - also extremely reasonably priced. For tapas we got a bunch of different things upon the recommendation of our server. The patatas bravas were excellent. The blistered shishito peppers were slightly under-flavored. I think for the most part I would describe the food as good not great, nothing wowed me but everything was decent. I really just enjoyed the ambience of the place - and it was really well priced for a tapas spot in a city. Would certainly recommend it!

I have been to Tapas Teatro several times and it is always an enjoyable experience. My wife and I wanted to grab dinner so we pulled up to tapas just shy of 8oclock. There was a table by the sliding doors so we were able to grab a seat and feel the summer breeze while still being inside. The staff was very attentive throughout the night. When the food came it was hot and delicious. We had the mussels and Brussel sprouts. I wasn’t as big a fan of the croquetas de pollo, but the waitress was kind enough to let us know that it wasn't for everybody before we ordered it. The vibe is always chill at Tapas teatro and it plays host to a diverse crowd. Definitely will return!

Best tapas place in Baltimore. Accessible and affordable. The bartender was so amazing we stayed and ate our meal at the bar instead of getting a regular table. Came here for restaurant week and all the food was delicious. Our favorite was the mussels.

My Wife and I went to Tapas Teatro for our first outing for Baltimore's Winter Restaurant Week where the menu is laid out with a 4 Course meal format. We purposefully choose 8 different items to fully experience the Tapas tradition. We worked our way through the Wine list and stated our selections. The food arrived in a timely manner, was delicious, with a multitude of options, and the service was friendly, attentive, and efficient. We capped off our meal with a 10 year old Port and Coffee. Fantastic, through and through.

A gem in the heart of Mt Vernon An amazing establishment The food is amazing. Highly recommend the spicy chicken croquettes! The staff goes above and beyond and is friendly, joking, and highly attentive Ample street parking nearby and attached to the Charles theatre May be busy on a weekend so grab a drink at the bar while waiting (excellent cocktail and draft beer menu)

Tapas Teatro is a compact café with plenty of punch. They provide an excellent range of affordable small dishes for the appetite of almost anyone - they even have vegetarian options. These light savory bites accompany crisp Spanish wines. With tons of outdoor dining, we decided to use one of our New York Amtrak train tickets just in time for dinner. Who knew Baltimore could offer Michelin-style food right beside their Penn Station. The service was highly attentive and accessible. If you are in the city or on a port of call, this place is a must-visit.

Headed here for a quick dinner after a movie night (conveniently literally attached to the Charles Street Theater). They had ample space on a Saturday night as we were walk ins. We weren't too hungry, so we ended up splitting a couple tapas and a dessert. We got the chicken and cheese croquettes, the Boquerones, and the calamari. Chicken and cheese croquettes definitely had a bit of a kick to it spice wise, but it was managable. The boquerones, which are anchovies marinated in some oil and seasonings, were yummy, but it only came with two little pieces of bread, thus one bread apiece for 2 people. Calamari was probably my favorite of the savories we ate, as the dipping sauce was not marinara exactly, or if it was, it tasted yummy. This honestly would have been a 3 stars, but the chocolate torte cake we shared elevated it to 4 stars. It really hit the spot. Our server was also very nice and friendly and made sure to check on us and make sure our drinks were handled. I'd recommend this for a nice date night or with a small group of friends for sure.

Second time here in the last several years. Met a friend who loves in the Baltimore suburbs here on a rainy Saturday night at 8pm. Found the very last spot in the garage across the street (that's open til 12am), which I was grateful for since street parking was simply nonexistent. Tapas Teatro does not take reservations, so we had hoped coming later in the evening might give us a chance to be seated right away, but no such luck. They're a smaller restaurant and all the tables were full, but the hostess directed us to the bar to wait. The bartender asked a patron to move down one so two adjacent seats were made available to us, which was very nice. The bartender was helpful in suggesting two gin-based cocktails for us. I had the Mediterrania - made with Mahon Mediterranean gin, orange, basil, and Angostura bitters. My friend has the BCN Tonic #1, which she really enjoyed as a Gin & Tonic officianado, made with BCN Barcelona gin and juniper berries. We ordered seconds during dinner, unwilling to switch since we enjoyed them so much. Within just a few minutes, our table was ready and we were able to transfer our tab to the table easily. We were brought some bread and olive oil for the table while we looked over the menu. We ordered the Gambas al Ajillo, shrimp sautéed in garlic and olive oil. We used our table bread to dip in the remaining oil after devouring the shrimp, and we enjoyed it so much we ordered a second to share. We ordered the Mejillones, sautéed mussels in a white wine garlic sauce (rather than a red sauce, also an option). It took up a lot of real estate on the small 2-top table, but it was very good. My only complaint was there was very little broth in the bowl. I like when the mussels are swimming in it a bit more, giving me something to dip my bread in as well. We ordered the Scallops, which were wrapped in a slice of Serrano ham in a saffron sauce. Also delicious. My friend has the Costillas de Cordero, the lamb chops. I don't care for lamb myself, but she remembered they were delicious from our last visit so she was inclined to order those again. Our last round of tapas included the Brussels Sprouts which were made with bacon, Manchego cheese, cream and truffle oil. Fantastic, highly recommend. And we had the potato and cheese Croquetas, also an excellent choice. Since we were celebrating a birthday, we ordered two coffees, a Torte Chocolate for my friend, and the Teatro Tarta de Quedo - a house made Goat Cheesecake with sherry reduction drizzle. Both were excellent, as were the coffees which helped keep me alert for the 90-minute ride back to Virginia at the end of the night. We left around 10:20pm and we were the very last to leave the restaurant! So there was no problem retrieving our car from the garage that closed by 12am.

I felt like I was back in Spain eating tapas. Eating at Tapas Teatro was a great dining experience. The service was great. Our waiter and the other staff made some great recommendations. In my opinion Tapas Teatro is perfect for drinks with a group, date night, or pre/post show dinner. My partner and I ordered a variety of tapas. I'm a pescatarian who enjoys vegetarian dishes. I felt like there were so many quality menu options to choose from. We enjoyed everything. The Papas Bravas were perfectly cooked and the aioli was a fun switch up from the traditional brava sauce. The Trouta Ahumada, smoked trout dip, was probably my favorite dish of them all. It was a perfect balance of flavors. I wanted something a little sweet and the cheese dishes were calling my name. I ordered the Cana de Cabra. There was nothing left when I was done and that's all to be said about that...YUM! Note: My partner said the pork was salty and dry. We don't typically send things back, but she strongly disliked it. To be fair, this was not a recommended dish. Anyway, I highly recommend!

What a unique dining experience my friends and I had at Tapas Teatro! Literally everything I tasted was a hit! But it wasn't just the food, the drinks were equally amazing. Most important, all of the dishes were very affordable allowing you to try several without breaking the bank. We arrived at the restaurant around 530pm on a Saturday. The venue was completely filled, so word to the wise, get their early or be prepared to wait. The restaurant is small and pretty dark. The seating is different, not what I expected, but comfortable. They definitely made the best use out of a tiny space. I started with the Rojito, a tasty rum based drink. For my meal, I had the Idiazábal which consisted of sheep's milk cheese with dry cured chorizo, whole grain mustard, caper berries and crostini. I also had the Salmón con Melaza which was a grilled salmon on top of ginger-jalapeño rice cake and Mejillones, mussels in a tomato basil sauce. Every dish was so tasty, but I think I enjoyed the salmon the most, the ginger jalapeño race cake was truly unmatched. I cannot wait to bring my husband here for date night. I am sure that he will love the cuisine. Many thanks to my friend for introducing me to this amazing restaurant!

We ate dinner at Tapas Teatro a few weeks ago after a movie. The service was good, and the restaurant is comfortable, casual, and nice. The food was just pretty good - some dishes better than others! We shared the empedrat de bonito del norte (white beans, fresh green beans, piquillo pepper, red onion, and capers, topped with Spanish conserved tuna); chili rellenos (piquillo peppers stuffed with aged Idiazabal cheese); berenjana asada (roasted eggplant, curried vegetables, minted yogurt); pulpo gallego (olive oil poached octopus, potato, olives, and heirloom cherry tomato); and marmitako (Basque stew of tuna, potato, roasted sofrito, and tomato). My favorites were the eggplant, piquillo peppers, and bean salad. The marmitako's tuna was really dry, which kept me from being able to enjoy that dish, although the stew itself had good flavor. And the octopus was almost tender - but not quite. Their wine list is pretty great - lots of interesting options. Overall, it was a pretty good meal, but I liked its chill vibes and service more than the food. I'd probably return, especially as its basically inside my favorite movie theater in the city!

I lived in Seville, Spain, for 3 months. The tappas here take me back!! I judge a Spanish tappas joint by their croquettes, tortilla Espanola, and gazpacho. They deliver everything to perfection both in flavor and preparation. I didn't get to try the gazpacho, but I will be coming back for sure! The tappas portions can serve 3 people.

Grilled lamb chop is juicy. And it has a little smoky flavor. Rhubarb bbq sauce goes well with lamb. Grilled pork tenderloin is kind of plain and dry. Chimichurri sauce doesn't improve the flavor well. The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere. I felt relaxed after a busy week.

Food is overly TOO salty. The chicken meat ball still smelled like raw chicken. Drinks are not served in the correct glassware. Up side, the staff is very nice.

I really liked this tapas place! First of all their fig old fashion was really yummy! It had a nice sweetness to it and was really good with the whole meal. I really loved the grilled octopus. It was grilled to perfection. It was perfectly tender and juicy inside and it was charred perfectly on the outside. My next favorite think was the potato and cheese with truffle oil croquettes. They were so good! I loved the gooey cheese on the inside and the potatoes too. It went well with the truffle oil too. I really like all the dishes we got! The Brussels sprouts were good too! They were soft and creamy which I really enjoyed. I would definitely go back to this place!

This is a fantastic restaurant to eat at if you are planning to see a movie at the Charles theater because the restaurant is literally right next door, if not in the same building as the theater. The service is excellent. We were running late for our movie, but our server was a superstar and was very efficient in taking our order and bringing food to us quickly so that we made it to our movie on time. The food here is very good although it is a bit pricey for the amount you get. The portions are a bit small which is understandable because it's a tapas place. Expect to order about 2-3 tapas per person. We ordered the ratatouille which was very flavorful and good start to our meal. We also got the chicken skewers, which were solid. We also ordered the scallops-- excellent but only 3 scallops' total. The drinks were great and If you would like to sip on one while watching the movies, you can ask for your drink in a to-go container and bring it into the theater with you!

We stopped in on a whim and were so impressed by the food and ambiance. Each dish was flavorful, well prepared, and tasted fresh. We enjoyed a delicious selection of vegetarian and seafood dishes. We went when the weather was warm enough to keep the doors open, so there was a nice open air feel even though we sat in the main room. The restaurant is adjacent to the Charles Theater and would be perfect for dinner before or after a show.

It's good to be back at Tapas Teatro! This is some of the best tapas in the Baltimore area in my humble opinion. This is the perfect spot for a pre-movie dinner and you can get a ton of different plates to share for a reasonable price. We ordered the spicy chicken croquettes, the cheese and potato croquettes, the brussel sprouts, and the grilled salmon. For drinks, we ordered the red sangria and I also tried a cocktail (which I can't remember the name of for the life of me). The food was delicious! Although the place was packed, and they don't offer reservations, the service was fairly quick. The croquettes came out first and were divine. I LOVE croquettes and was very pleased with the size of these. I wish I remembered to take a photo because they were about the size of a lacrosse ball and each order came with three coquettes. Very filling and flavorful. The spicy chicken ones were definitely pretty spicy and came with a delicious aioli for dipping. I wish the potato and cheese ones came with a similar sauce because they were a tiny bit dry in comparison! The brussel sprouts were a little different than what I am used to as they were not fried and were not crispy at all. They were still very tender and generously slathered in a creamy, manchego cheese sauce. They also came with bacon which they happily put on the side so my friend could still enjoy it without me having to eat it (no red meat for me). The salmon came out perfectly cooked with a sweet molasses sauce and a very crispy rice cake underneath. SO goooood! The best part about Tapas Teatro is that you can request to bring your drinks in with you to the movie theatre. They put it in a plastic cup for you and off you go to enjoy your film! Their sangria is famous for a reason and comes with a perfect mix of fruits for that extra UMPH! The total came out to about $70 for everything. I definitely recommend paying a visit to this spot the next time you're in the area or for a perfect dinner and movie date. Just be sure you give yourself enough time before the showing as this place gets crowded in the evenings and on the weekends!

This place is a charming little piece of food heaven. I had the lamb and I still dream of it today. I can't say that any of the side dishes I tried were anything to phone home about but ...that lamb. **chefs kiss. If you are looking for a romantic datenight you should try this place. I will say that it is definitely close quarters. Shoulder to shoulder almost so not much privacy. Service wasn't bad, waitstaff and host were polite but not overly friendly. Attentive enough for my liking. I didn't have time to try more and for that reason I will be back... and for the lamb too lol

Date night at the Charles Theater with dinner at Tapas Teatro next door. We started with the Saffron Sidecar cocktail, made with Spanish brandy and Saffron Liqueur. The last time I had Saffron I broke my tailbone. We'll call it an alcohol induced self-inflicted injury and save that story for another time! We ordered a few tapas to share, and although stuffed just like the chili rellenos, we couldn't resist dessert. The Papas Bravas? Que rico! Perfectly fried with spicy aioli. The Chili Rellenos? They arrived not fried or baked (sorpresa!) and were simply Piquillo peppers stuffed with a delicious aged Idiazabal cheese. The Espinaca y Cangrego (spinach and crab) tapa was very good, very creamy and very indulgent with sauteed spinach, jumbo lump crabmeat, Manchego cheese, and a sherry cream sauce. The Croquetas de Pollo (chicken fritters) was an interesting puree of spicy chicken and cheese fried into a fritter ball. If all of this wasn't enough, we finished out dinner with the Teatro Tarta de Queso. House made goat cheesecake with almond-graham cracker crust and Pedro Ximenez sherry reduction. Puchica! From the service to the tasty tapas, this place is fuego!

Came here for the first time while visiting my sister. Amazing restaurant with great food! The decor is very elegant and classy. Servers and hosts were so nice, we were greeted and seated immediately. It was a little confusing at times though because we had a mix of servers who came around to take our order/check on us, but honestly can't complain much about this place! For drinks, we got a couple cocktails and a red wine (honestly don't remember the names), and everything tasted great! For food, we got the Papas Bravas, Croquetas (potato and cheese), Pollo a la Braza, Lomo de Cerdo a la Parilla, Miticrema, and Tuna Tartare. Everything came out promptly and tasted amazing. There was three of us, so portions were perfect to share! Would highly recommend coming here, and can't wait to come back!

This is less a review than a quick note: I always have a great time here, enjoy the food & drink and it has very good service. My wife and I had our first date there, and dinner last night 18 years later. You can spend a fair amount of money there, but that's because you don't want the meal to end.

Great food and great service. Really, try the miticrema. So nice. Creamy, somewhat salty and sweetened by the Pajarero fig. The best figs in the world! We had the serrano ham along with and it's very nice with the featured Temranillo by Bodegas Arrocal. Good people and company.

They earned earned themselves a new regular! I went to the Charles theater for a showing and decided on dinner here since the prices were pretty reasonable and the cocktail menu didn't look too shabby. Unfortunately they didn't have the cocktail I wanted but instead I found a decent amaro and sherry selection on the back bar and and a vermouth cocktail selection. Everything I had was cooked perfectly and had a good texture, my only point of contention would be adding a bit more salt to everything but under-salting is common in restaurants state side and better than over salting. The little steak cutlet was cooked perfectly medium rare which I was surprised because I've seen cutlets much larger over cooked when requesting medium rare. It was also perfectly tender and juicy despite being a lean cut, well worth the 15 dollars. My second favorite was the Bronzino which was a steal for 15. The filet was crisp and tender. The salsa verde unfortunately I found on the bland side (it has to be mostly parsley) and found it benefitted from a squeeze of lemon. I also enjoyed the salmon and the little rice cake it came with. The weakest contender was the grilled octopus but it was still good - just not outstanding and I've had better romesco. Last but not least Charlie the bartender is delightful and told me a little bit about the history of this restaurant that's been in the area for 20 years. It definitely has a cozy neighborhood vibe which differs from the large glamorous, yet corporate tapas bars in dc that are super loud and trendy. I can actually relax and unwind here! Will be back soon!

The BCN Tonic #1 is a delicious Gin and Tonic, seriously. The staff are super cool and super friendly. The food is pretty good. The sprouts and the Spanish meat and cheese plate are my favorites. Check it out.

we were going for an early dinner so decided to try tapas since it was close by. we got the potato fritters as well as the green pea fritters - the potato fritters were nicely flavored so they were good; the green pea were a bit bland for my taste. same with the papas bravas which were cooked well but needed more flavor/seasoning. the miticrema - sheeps milk and fig with sherry reduction - was really good overall good tapas and a nice atmosphere

Based on a one-time visit. Place has a nice ambiance with enough indoor and outdoor seating, socially distanced to feel comfortable with your own seated party in COVID season. The servers were friendly and attentive, providing us bread and oil and replenishing the supply when we ate it up. The kitchen is open which is cool, so you can see the people make your food to order. We ordered the Paella ($26) which comes with fish, chicken, mussels, squid, shrimp, chorizo, misc veggies. The server said it would be a sharable portion between two, but I thought it wasn't as filling for two people. For the price, I didn't think it was worth it. I've never had paella before but for what it was as presented, I wasn't necessarily impressed by this rice dish.

Currently my favorite restaurant in Baltimore. The Jamon croquetas are to die for! The romesco sauce that came with the grilled octopus was some of the best I've ever tasted. Super romantic and cozy ambiance. Allegra provided excellent service. You have to try the olive oil and sea salt ice cream!

Surprised and disappointed at how poor our meal was. I generally love tapas, and I believe the owner of Tapas Teatro is also the owner of one of my favorite Baltimore restaurants so I had high expectations. Papas bravas - very good Lamb chops with rhubarb bbq - good though the rhubarb was undetectible Lomo - overcooked & dry Pea croquettes - covercooked & bland Gambas Ajillo - overcooked. Tasted more "shrimp-y" than garlic-y. Would not return.

A tapas place in a very active area. This opened at 5 and was full by 6 on a Thursday. They don't take reservations. I'd get there early. The building is quite historic, and the restaurant has exposed brick walls and a two-story high glass window looking out onto the street. The tapas menu is-from a special diet perspective-decent, but not great. Many cheese-based options are available for a vegetarian; trying to avoid dairy would be a bit difficult and the menu isn't labeled for vegetarian or GF concerns. The plates I shared were a pretty representative sample of the menu: a salad, cheese spread over bread, sauteed spinach, and good old papas bravas. Indeed, this was one of the better renditions of papas bravas I've had; these were thin sliced lightly fried potatoes with skins on a a reasonably spicy sauce. I liked the spinach with apples and pine nuts on principle, but it was a bit sweet and needed other dishes to balance it out. A dessert menu was presented to us without them asking if we wanted it, but we did, enough to order a mousse in a chocolate shell, which was as rich as one might hope. It wasn't a great service experience for how high the check was; not that we were treated poorly, but we waited something like ten minutes to order dessert and another ten for the check. Despite being crowded, they didn't seem in any hurry to get us out. I never got a second serving of the bread and oil they offered, and was running out of water as well. I think maybe they just needed more staff. Given the prominent location near a theater (a separate entrance from the theater gets you straight into the restaurant) and a music venue, I can see the value of this place, and it's a good night out on the town.

My wife and I had lived in Baltimore, specifically the Old Goucher neighborhood for about two and a half years, but after a commitment to try Baltimore's best food, Tapas Teatro made the cut and we were looking forward to a feast. We had arrived on a busy Friday evening and had a reservation, however they put us in a table that was not only by the door blowing cold air with each opening, but it was at the end and was sitting by the doorway to the Charles Theater, with the chair nearly in front of the stairs, so I utilized the chair that was sitting on the wall and it made for a better experience. Also, i would've taken pictures, but it was so dark in the restaurant that a photo from my flash would have bothered anybody that was across the restaurant. I kind of noticed when the person across from my wife and I pulled out her phone and turned on the flashlight. Now my wife and I , we are a little inexperienced in the tapas world and we had made the decision to put in our order in one swoop, only problem was, the table was so small the waiter was trying to find room to put everything else. We should have taken our cues from the couple who was sitting next to us, who were ordering two plates at a time. My guess, is that we should have gotten a bigger table. But oh well, lesson learned. The highlights of the meal included the albondigas, the croquetas, and my favorite of the meal, the brussels sprouts (covered in cheese), which can be a saving grace for parents looking for their kiddos to eat their veggies, because it was so phenomenal, that I wanted another plate. We had a slew of servers tag teaming, making sure that we were well taken care of, from the order to the serving of the food, they even tagged on the check as our regular server got busy. This really is a great option and with the convenience of the Charles Theater, it makes it one of Baltimore's best date night options.

I really like this little place. I've gone twice now, and it's been Enjoyable both times. I just so happened to have been there on a Tuesday where the pitchers of Sangria are only $10! As someone who love sangria, I want to go on record saying it's one of my fav sangria specials! The bartender was very approachable and knowledgeable. We were able to interact very easily and get all questions answered. We tried a number of tapas. My favorite was the (basic) Garlic Shrimp. Basic, yet DELICIOUS! The bbq lamp was pretty tasty as well. The spicy chicken calls were not my favorite though it paired well with the dipping sauce. The the space is a good size, it gives an intimate feel. Though probably not the best for large groups, good location for smaller groups and couples. I'll be back soon

I ordered for delivery 3 weeks ago: 2 tortilla espanola, 1 pulpo gallego, 1 calamares fritos, 2 seafood paella. High hopes and some worries for the paella given previous bad experiences elsewhere and its cost. The positives: the calamares were good, the seafood in the paella very decent, the quantity of a single paella definitely sufficient for two people (but this was not clear from reading the menu, so I got two of it). The tortilla was average and small. The negatives: What to say about the pulpo gallego (octopus)? I'd have no idea. There simply was no octopus to eat. As you can see from the picture, a few olives, two cherry tomatoes, a bunch of potatoes and 2 (yes, two) small pieces of octopus for a total of 15$. This dish is not worth that and would I have been at the restaurant I would have sent it back. I ordered octopus, not veggies. The worries about the paella were also correct. While the seafood was ok, as said above, the rice was incredibly overcooked and all sticking together in a huge mess. I tried to contact the restaurant twice about the lack of octopus, but I received no response. While I think that mishaps can happen and there might have been some attenuating circumstances because it was a delivery, an answer and a refund for a dish basically missing the main ingredient should be the standard. All in all, a very sub-par experience for the amount spent.

I am a huge fan of Tapas Teatro. This bar & restaurant has some of the best cuisine in Baltimore. Tapas Teatro serves mostly small sharing plates, which is perfect for so many types of occasions and it stimulates good conversation! The atmosphere is very European and intimate. My partner and I have been to Tapas multiple times, but on my recent visit, we ordered the potato croquettes and the calamari - both excellent as always. My partner also order a margarita (strong!!) and I ordered the Astrodon, one of my favorite IPAs. My waitress Mehret was super helpful and attentive. I'll be back again soon!

10/10 one of the best places I've eaten at in Baltimore! Service was fast, drinks slapped. The talas selections are incredible. It's like I was in Europe!

This is definitely one of the favorite tapas places in Baltimore. We were at Pen & Quill for an event. After a round of drinks and some appetizers we decided to try out tapas. We were extremely lucky to find a perfect spot on their outdoor patio on a nice day. Since we already had our drinks at Pen & Quill we jumped straight into their food. We ordered grilled octopus with potatoes, grilled squid, fried squid, mussels, chorizo with potatoes and cheese platter. Everything was very good. But if I had to pick one I would pick fried squid. The dip was very good. It looked like roasted peppers. Service was great! Although she dropped a little bit of grilled squid juice on me, I didn't mind as the food was delicious. Pricing is decent as well. Tapas restaurant can be quite expensive as we tend to order many small plates of delicious food. They have street parking as well as few garages in that vicinity.

Yum! Five stars all the way around! Great staff, welcoming atmosphere, and delicious foods! I love tapas, it's a great way to eat, catch up, and spend quality time with family, friends, dates, etc. while sharing small plates of food! My absolute favorite thing about tapas is if you go with a large group you get to try so many different foods, even the ones you wouldn't normally order. This place is also great for a first date or a wedding anniversary, or just a celebration, the atmosphere is very laid back and comfortable, you almost don't want to leave. The drinks are always good too! They also have so many choices that it keeps you coming back to try them all!

Fantastic Establishment!! This place was recommended to me for several months and it took me this long to get here! I am borderline embarrassed, because the food here is so freaking good and I should have been experienced all this yumminess! I stopped in here to grab a quick bite while awaiting a business meeting and I was not disappointed at all! I walked in and I was impressed by the layout of the restaurant. When you first walk in, to the immediate right you can see an open space for seating but behind the thin wall is the bar. I sat at the bar because I just wanted a quick bite. Sherman asked to help me as soon as I sat down providing me with napkins and a water. I ordered as recommended Costillas de Cordero (Grilled Lamb Chops w House - Made Barbeque Sauce) and threw in Papas Bravas (Fried Potatoes w Spicy Aioli). I honestly cannot begin to tell you which menu item I enjoyed more. The lamb chops were made perfectly, season perfectly and cooked perfectly! The potatoes, oh my goodness! The flavoring of these potatoes was so good, I could barely come up for air while eating! Sherman was so attentive checking on me at the perfect time not being overbearing but not forgetting I was there either. I indulged in both of these food items for under $20 & that's a fantastic price! The service was priceless! I definitely looking forward to returning. Parking - this location is located attached to a small strip of restaurants and shops. Parking is street parking only and metered. But don't worry, patience is a virtue and it shouldn't be hard to locate a space within walking distance.

Cool little tapas style restaurant serving Spanish plates. Very dimly lit so makes perfect for date night. The food was okay. We only liked half of what we got. The best one is definitely the octopus. Really love the potato and tomatoes accompanying it. Don't think I'd revisit tho.

I love this place. It can get a little busy but there's never any wait time for service. The menu is great and the decor charming.

My wife and I recently returned to Tapas Teatro for the first time since the pandemic. As always, the food was outstanding and the service was excellent. Tapas Teatro has been one of our favorite Baltimore restaurants for more than a decade and it continues to deliver. By the way, the additional outdoor seating they introduced during COVID is delightful. I hope they are able to keep this arrangement indefinitely.

Came here for date night. They cocktails were great!! Most of the tapas were very good but a few were only okay (we had a small plate of the fried calamari, shrimp and fish and it was good but wasn't anything special). We'd come back to give it another go

It's a Baltimore haunt that is super popular for location and vibe. For all the years that I have lived in Baltimore I've only been there once. On my visit I did the usual tapas, nothing extravagant, and in general was pleased. The food was okay. The seafood was overcooked but the sauces were fine. Perfect for sopping up with breads that are quite nice and fresh baked. It's loud but fun. If I'm in the neighborhood and have to choose a place to eat and I'm going to the Charles theater it's worth a visit.

Dropped by here for a Tuesday post work happy hour and discovered their $10 sangria pitcher weekly special, so of course I immediately was a fan. To eat, we shared the patatas bravas, jamon serrano, goat cheese, and tuna. All were amazing! Definitely a new go to spot! Already excited to come back here :)

Great place for meeting friends and grabbing a quick/light bite to eat. It is pretty hot inside not really any air circulating so sit close by the door or in a corner if you can because those two areas are at least a little cooler. The presentation and taste of the food and drinks are amazing. The grilled octopus, and Piperade con Huevos are great choice I would skip the dessert unless you want to try obscure hipster desserts then by all means go ahead . This is a t-shirt and jeans type of place so you don't have to get too fancy but don't look like a bum either.

Taking a jog around the city, I'm up the street from University of Baltimore and I stumble across the perfect outdoor spot to have some iced tea to cool off. Laid back and great service. I ate light. This little salad was perfect after a workout. Just enough to take the hungry edge off without packing calories post run. Some olives, a little bread, some people watching, fun convos and I'm ready to walk 3 miles home satisfied without being stuffed. Highly recommend. The menu is an interesting assortment of novelties and new things to try. It's fun.

When there for a family celebration. We were immediately seated and ordered numerous dishes to share. Food came out quickly and well prepared and all the tapas were very, very good (favorite was the lamb chops) we had no complains. Service was wonderful. Very good wait staff who were friendly, warm and well experienced. Didn't give them a five star rating because while the tapas were very good and were enjoyed by all, It was a delicious meal but unfortunately it didn't overwhelm me.

Perfect carryout experience and the food was even better. It can be hard for restaurants to package food and still get the same experience at home but Tapas Teatro went above and beyond - no spills, sangria was cold, food was hot. We loved everything, especially the croquettes and the chili relleno. Highly recommend!

Omg!! Ah-May-zing! Great service, beautiful restaurant, amazing food! I brought my family - 6 total. The best part of bringing a lot of people, we ordered 19 dishes! We got to taste a lot and everything was great! The more the merrier if you order family style... then reorder any favorites! Yummmm!

drinks, food and service were wonderful. we had the lamb, croquettes, tuna tartare and chocolate torte for dessert. man of the match and mediterranean to drink.

Oh yes, this place transports me back to time I spent in Barcelona. Lots of amazing dishes to try on the menu. I loved the croquetas and the fried fennel, but the paella is always a favorite. We also had a great little charcuterie dish with sheep's milk cheese and spicy chorizo. Even the bread was out of this world. On my latest visit, we sat at the bar. We arrived around 5:30 and there were plenty of seats, but the bar was full and hopping by 6. The bartender was super nice and gave great service, despite the crowd. Love this place and highly recommend!

This place is amazing!! My family loves it and requests to go back. The broth for the muscles and clams is phenomenal.

The food was really good not a large menu but offers a variety and portion size was good for a tapas venue. Drink selection limited but adequate . Will return .

Was looking for a place to get tasty, authentic Spanish cuisine. Unfortunately, this was not it. My server was very friendly and helpful--she was the best part of our visit. The food was a little bland and the sangria seemed watered down. I have concluded that a "Spanish" eatery without Spanish-speaking staff is probably not that good.

Five stars on the merits of the delicious food- it was amazing. This is my new favorite Baltimore restaurant. I loved the olive oil that went with the house bread, the potato croquettas were delicious, the meats and cheeses sampler was fun (blue cheese was my favorite), lamb meatballs looked scrumptious, Brussels Sprouts were super tasty, the shrimp thing was good, and the raisin bread pudding dessert was excellent. I'd definitely come back for a date- it's a small restaurant where they don't take reservations so you might be waiting at the bar as we did. That was the one downside. But not too much of a downside if you're with people you love! Our waitress was great- attentive and suggested delicious tapas. Again, I loved the cozy interior. It's pricey, of course, because you're ordering several small dishes and you'll be tempted to order more. Just keep that in mind. But I personally would absolutely recommend! Will return.

The food is very tasteful and well cooked. Also, there's a variety of cheese spreads. I had the white Sangria and the fruits were fresh. They have outdoor seating if weather permits. Wish the positions were a bit bigger for the price.