Tasca Brava

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607 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh, NC 27603

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(919) 828-0840
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Best

We had an AMAZING evening there.

Worst

I am absolutely disgusted by BUTTERFLYLUV2 claiming to reply to his/her own post which is NOT the person who posted the review. Pros: Decent Food Cons: Be prepared to wait...

Fantastic Experience!! 1/31/2006

I have dined at Tasca Brava many times. The food is always unique and exceptionally fresh. The variety of the menu is impressive. One could dine here many times and not order the same thing twice. The owner is always willing to explain the dishes to customers. Don't miss the special breads - they are incredible. I have dined here with my husband, with other couples and with large groups - every experience has been great! Pros: Variety, Quality, Service more
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Phenomenal!!!! 1/26/2006

I happened upon this restaurant by accident. I was looking to have lunch. I had a fabulous experience. The owner Juan from the moment I walked in the door, explained everything about Spanish Tapas that I did not know. I ended up having the best food I have ever eaten. The Tapas dish with the huevos and goat cheese, the cream of artichoke soup, the Sangria was amazing and you simply will not believe how magnificant the chocolate flan was. Everything was soooo fresh! It was so good I brought my son back for dinner. He has fallen in love with the Avacado drink, it was creamy, mild and like a smoothy but a thousand times better! This is a great place for a romantic dinner, family dinner and your co-worker's fun night. Pros: Food, Service, Quality of Food Cons: Hidden, Not on main street, never heard of it more
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Bad Customer Service, Too expensive 12/20/2005

The owner recommended Artichoke and Goat Cheese soup. It was$6.43. All I could taste was cream of potato. I was told no chips althouugh the person in the table next to mine was munching them and told me it was free. The owner asked if I wanted bread to go with the soup and told me ""no nothing"" here comes free. After spending $8.00 I left the place still hungry. Cons: portions less, food not tasty, expensive more
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Good, but you are going to pay for it 9/4/2005

Its a simple review, the food is great, expensive, and the owner has an attitude more
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Wonderful experience 8/8/2005

Our experience was fantastic! The waiters were very attentive and knowledgeable - providing recommendations for wine, etc. The food was cooked to perfection. It's an old house, so it's a little crowded and can get a little warm (old a/c), but what a quaint, interesting, fun place to dine. Portions are very generous. This is not Bennigan's - the food is gourmet, so the quality is high and quantity is medium. However, I will say that the salads are HUGE - you may need to share. Desserts are wonderful - can you say profiteroles? Delish! The chef, Todd, knows his stuff! We'll definitely be back. Pros: selections offered, food quality, desserts Cons: parking, a/c - little warm, can be noisy more
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Tasca No-bravo para me 6/19/2005

SERVICE: I realize that the North Raleigh location has just opened. Staff was accommodating, but there are just so many times, one can ask ""is everything OK"" before being annoying. Not their fault, I suspect, but every staff person stopped by to ask at least twice. Meanwhile, no water, took menus away too soon, wanting to take plates too soon. FOOD: Tapas orders came out of kitchen almost at the same time. Portions small. Except for the mussels (excellent), our selections were flat tasting and a bit dry. Didn't try any exotic items. When we insisted on getting new plates for each tapas, manager remarked that other people just reuse plates. Habaneros sauce still on plate, no way do I want to put anything else on the plate! No decaf coffee served claiming theres no good decaf bean. Really? Tea selections varied but not well matched to desert choices. Pros: N.Raleigh location, Roominess, Has potential Cons: portion size, spotty service more
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Worst svc in the Triangle,would never visit again 5/9/2005

Went there with my wife and kids last friday, 7:30 PM. Ordered two portions of Paella and some wine. I was offered two drops of a ""recommended"" wine, I could not taste anything wrong, so the owner pored two glasses. YUCK! that must have been two days old!. To start, we ordered the cheese sampler. What ridiculously small portions! Then came the wait. After 1.5 hours we ask for some bread for the kids, and were told no(TAPA's restaurant and NO BREAD???). However, we could order ""Bread"" from the menu(not free, obviously). 9:45 we decided to leave. I asked the owner to cancel the order (he refused). To avoid a scene, I paid everything $69.39(left the paella as a gift for the owner and the cook), then left after 5 pieces of cheese 3 olives and the wine. NEVER AGAIN! Cons: Expensive, Terrible Service, TAPAS and NO BREAD? more
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Will never dine here again 2/23/2005

I thought I had found a new favorite spot until my second dining experience. The glasses of wine were scant and over-priced, the portions were small (even for tapas) but what took the cake was after ordering several mediocre tapas and ending with the mussels (which I admit are very good) we asked for a few additional slices of bread to dip in the sauce the mussels come in and we were told we could either buy them or go without. That was just poor customer service. We were all shocked that after a $100.00 worth of appetizers they refused to serve us a few slices of bread at no charge. I was embarrassed I took my guests there and will never return. more
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I love this restaurant. 2/8/2005

The atmosphere and service here is fantastic. This is my favorite restaurant in all of Raleigh. The lunch menu is always a great deal and the staff always makes you feel right at home. The food here is unbelievable but their desserts are out of this world. Pros: atmosphere, service, excellent food more
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foodie 1/30/2005

As a consumer, I expect a few things when dining out. Firstly, I expect polite service and quality food. Neither of these things did I get when I dined recently at Bistro 607. On my first visit to this restaurant that came hightly recommended, my waitress acted as if I were putting her out by requesting the lights be turned up for a minute so that I could read the menu better. My husband and I are in our 50's and not exactly 20/20. Also, she lacked a professional quality that I look for in ""fine"" dining. For the money we spent, we would have done better going to Bloomsbury Bistro! Pros: Location Cons: Service, Price, Loud music more
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Worth every penny! 1/25/2005

Don't be fooled by Tasca Brava's humble appearence! Get ready for a wonderful experience of delicious food exploding with flavor and a well-orchestrated meal, timed to let you to enjoy every bite. Don't come with any other plans--you'll want to stay as long as you can. It's a great place a group of friends so you can order several tapas and pass them around. The owners are very friendly and work hard to make sure you have an excellent time. Make sure to try the amazing black bean soup!! Pros: Excellent Food, Friendly hosts, Slow dining Cons: , Can be expensive more
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The BEST 12/16/2004

We've been going to Tasca Brava for over 2 years now and have taken several people there. I can honestly say that in terms of food quality and service it's the best restaurant I've ever been to. The owners are incredibly nice and they remember us every time we come. Give this place a shot. You won't regret it! Pros: great food, awesome service more
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HUGH SECRET! 12/16/2004

This place is absolutely UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. It's like a 5-star place in a little strip mall. I can't believe how good everything tastes! I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the black bean soup...the only downside is that no other black bean soup you'll ever have will come close to the one at Tasca Brava. Also recommended is the asparagas dish- it's great, even if you're not crazy about asparagus. Also - the Gauva Passionfruit dessert is AWESOME. It looks like something from a 5-star restaurant - I have no idea how they make it and it's one of the best desserts I've ever had in my entire life. Plus, the owners- Juan and Marta- are the nicest people i've ever met. They pour their hearts into Tasca Brava and are so genuine and have a wonderful passion for their food. It's a CRIME not to at least try Tasca Brava once. SERIOUSLY!!! Pros: Best food ever, Best owners ever, Authentic and Genuine Cons: , Hard togivedirections more
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Headed downhill 12/1/2004

This used to be one of our favorite restaurants but on our last visit it had headed downhill fast. The menu was limited, with no entree choices for vegetarians. Everything that came off the grill was either overcooked or burned. What they did to the fois gras was a crime. The flavor and ingredient combinations were also not as inventive as in the past. The service was lackluster. For this price there are much better places to eat in the area and we are striking the restaurant from our list of favorite places. Pros: location, atmosphere Cons: , food, service more
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Delicious! 10/6/2004

A few friends and I tried it last night...fantastic! We tried everything from the sangria to a cheese platter (awesome) to the soup of the night...baby artichoke heart and goat cheese (even better)! The service was delightful...she was more helpful than imaginable and the entire meal was something I will want to experience again and again...be sure you're ready to relax and enjoy, this is not something you'll want to rush. Pros: food, service more
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Great find 9/12/2004

Although other restaurants in the Triangle get a lot more hype , this has been a consistently excellent experience all three times I have had the pleasure of dining there. The food is creative, exquisitely prepared, and in reasonable portions. The service is not always ultra-professional, but has never been bad. Pros: great food, relaxed atmosphere more
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Great food, but the service ... 7/27/2004

The food is wonderful and authentic. We just wished the seating was more comfortable since the waiting time is long (we waited more than 1 hour for the paella to come out). I guess with what they charge for the dishes and drinks, the owners can afford to hire an waiter and buy some comfortable chairs. Pros: very good food, sangria Cons: , uncomfortable seating more
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Tasca Brava 6/21/2004

I eat at restaurants all over the East Coast, particularly in larger cities. I have also spent time in Spain, where tapas bars are abundant. I have never eaten at a restaurant, save for places like Charlie Trotters and The Palm, that equals Tasca Brava in total ambience, food quality, and service. I have taken five different couples to Tasca Brava, including a known food author and writer, and each and every person has raved about their experience. This is a delightful restaurant. more
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Wonderful!!! 5/10/2004

The food was amazing, to say the least. One of thebest Tapas restaurants in the South. We have eaten there several times in the past few months. Trust the waiter/owners recommendations, you will not be disappointed--especially if you have never tried tapas. If you enjoy tapas this will surely be one of your new favorite places in the Triangle! (try the steamed mussels and marinated octopus!!!) Pros: Inexpensive, Knowledgeable staff, Great for groups more
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Excellent food at a cost 5/2/2004

The food here is delicious. True Tapas..small portions, however the price is a bit up there for some of the fare, and the service was slightly lacking. More for their defense the fact that a large group was there haggling over the bill didn't aid matters any. The Cheese sampler platter was great and accompanied with it was a verbal tour of Spain and the regions and locales of their origin. The Sangria was tasty. Overall it was a pleasant experience. I hope to attend their Flamenco night one of these days. Pros: Great Food, Wide array more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    Bistro 607's bay window and rustic sign might be easy to miss, but diners are greatly rewarded once they find it. Plain wooden chairs are populated by diners who prefer a slower...

  • 7/18/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm;Fri-Sat 5:30pm-9:30pm;Sun 5:30pm-10pm
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: University
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