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Tasca Brava 607
Tasca Brava has been described as "the little gem" and was placed on the list for the Top Ten Restaurants in the Triangle by the local press. This is because Tasca Brava is a careful blend of everything that is good about Spanish style, cuisine and hospitality, that go together to create a unique authentic relaxed atmosphere, where the visitor chooses to eat or drink as the mood takes them..
Tasca Brava is above all about Tapas, those small individual portions that offer a very flexible and sociable way of dining and most people dine when they visit Tasca Brava. You can eat as much or as little as you like at any time of day, allowing people to suit their own appetites.
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30 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 30 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(5)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(17)
- special occasion(17)
- romantic(16)
- neighborhood gem(14)
- good for groups(5)
- notable wine list(3)
Tasca Brava 607 Reviews List
Review 1 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Overrated
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Part of experiencing this restaurant includes interacting with the "owner" as he goes over the menu and makes his recommendations. Unfortunately, it is this part of the experience that is clearly the negative. He goes over the menu and promotes the items in an arrogant fashion and does not really want you to ask any questions. I really don't mind the accent at all, but it's the attitude that is the main turn off. We pride ourselves as being foodies and wine lovers, so that is what we look for in a restaurant. This restaurant fell short of the spanish tapas bar experience. There are a couple of other stand out tapas restaurants in the triangle and Tasca Brava does not belong in that group."
Dined on 6/14/2013
2012
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Review 2 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
More sizzle than substance
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fake Spanish accent, fancified tapas, moldy smell in sunroom. Service was slow, food sounded better than it tasted and the smell in the room detracted from the ambiance. I had a better past experience than this visit - will give it another try."
Dined on 6/10/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I recommend the restaurant for dinner. Paella is delicious."
Dined on 6/08/2013
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Review 4 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A culinary trip.to Spain no jet la
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/29/2013
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Authentic Castillian cuisine made passionately by Juan and staff brings you to foreign shores right here in Raleigh . Freshest ingredients around from appetizer to dessert giving you a bullfighters view of Spanish Cusine at its best. Bravo!!"
Dined on 5/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic Spanish Cuisine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I lived in Spain for four years, and was a little skeptical. However, Juan (owner, chef and waiter) sure knew how to prepare the best Spanish dishes I have had since returning from Spain. The wine pairing was amazing also. My wife and I sat in a corner and had one of the best times and will visit again the next time we visit Raleigh. Juan was knowledgeable and very entertaining. The location is unassuming, but if you are in Raleigh and like authentic Spanish (not beans and rice) cuisine, you have got to visit Tasca Brava!"
Dined on 5/21/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic Spanish Tapas & Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Best Spanish food in Raleigh! If you want authentic, go here. Dinner is served at a leisurely pace just as it is in Spain, expect to be here at least 1.5-2.5 hours. The restaurant is in a charming house, very romantic. The food is clearly cooked to order, very fresh, and extremely tasty!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was exotic. Preparation of one tapas had for improvement. Service was weird as chef seems to be micromanager."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not so bad, ... being USArian.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Well, altought the overal rate is only fair, you have to keep in mind that there is no restaurants in USA better than a plain good. The food was good, but we couldn't help but point this:
- The place is kind of shabby.
- The dishes are not spanish style (at least, not traditional style). Not-knife cut ham that was almost prosciuto... wrong!.
- We asked for two 'gran reserva' wines of the menu but they weren't available. We have to pass with a 'tempranillo'.
- The waiter/owner will bore you with thousands of 'funny' facts and knowledge pieces of doubtful source about the food.
- The bill was huge.
- The place is kind of shabby.
- The dishes are not spanish style (at least, not traditional style). Not-knife cut ham that was almost prosciuto... wrong!.
- We asked for two 'gran reserva' wines of the menu but they weren't available. We have to pass with a 'tempranillo'.
- The waiter/owner will bore you with thousands of 'funny' facts and knowledge pieces of doubtful source about the food.
- The bill was huge.
Para españoles: esta a medio camino entre bar de pueblo y tasca de carretera, pero al precio de por lo menos un tres tenedores."
Dined on 4/27/2013
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Review 9 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food and very authentic.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food and very authentic. The waited was also the owner and chef which was cool but he also was very biased and his kids were running around with him for some reason. He also spoke very fast with a heavy accent so it's hard to understand the specials. Otherwise it was great !"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
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Review 10 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place!!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Love this place! Service and food excellent. Definitely going again :)"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A true, complet "dining experience'
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding experience, This is truly a gem. Owner was friendly, attentive, and did everything possible to make our evening a true "dining experience". We have a number of friends who were just waiting for us to try Tasca Brava 607. Now, they are ready to go back with us. THe Paella was delicious, a rare find in this area. OUr hats off to Owner John and his staff."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food = worth your visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went with a group of 4 and tried a great many of the chef's recommendations - he was also our waiter! His recommendations were great. Second time I have been there - food is excellent, chef is very passionate and entertaining. An enjoyable evening with a nice ambience."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The gazpacho at Tasca Brava
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The gazpacho at Tasca Brava is excellent, but everyone's entree was disappointing in some way. The owner hovers. Some may like that."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2006
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Review 14 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A MUST try!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Tasca Brava was an amazing dining experience! We felt like we went on a mini-vacation! The owner cooked for us and served us the most delectable food, cooked to perfection. Unique dishes with a true Spanish flair. Highly recommend this amazing place to dine. Take your time and enjoy!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 16 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Never to Return
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went via a recommendation and therefore, high expectations. We will not return. The drink quantities are stingy (ex. we were served sangria in small champagne flutes and when we ordered a single glass of wine it was half the size of the wine glass we used for the bottle we ordered. We asked for a larger glass and the waiter refused saying he used the smaller glass because he knew the "pour" line for a single glass only on the small one. So we emptied that into a large one we had on the table that had the wine for the bottle. What the? We spent close to $300 on dinner for 4 people and he is worried about over pouring a wine by the glass? We found him to be obnoxious in his presentation of the menu and food was subpar."
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Review 17 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful romantic place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Another "divine" experience here. The chef is wonderful and very entertaining. We had a late reservation and were still treated like royalty. The food is fresh and eclectic. His housemade chocolate is the best in Raleigh."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We visited Tasca Brava while
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We visited Tasca Brava while on a trip to Raleigh. We love tapas and definitely weren't let down. The food was all very good with a couple of the dishes (specials) being excellent. The owner seems to be everywhere at once and was very helpful in decided what to order. Would be nice if they had a printed specials menu as it was difficult to remember and choose from the list that he recited to us. It's a very small restaurant but we had reservations and didn't have to wait at all. The tables are pretty close together so not a place for an intimate conversation... We loved it and will go again next time we are in Raleigh."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 19 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
They refused to accept our
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"They refused to accept our OpenTable check."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2005
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Review 20 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Totally enjoyed the food and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Totally enjoyed the food and host(owner). Very nice, cozy and friendly restaurant. We had a very nice time. Will come back again soon..."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 21 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
No Mas Tasca Brava
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"The food was good. The most unotable thin about the experience was the service. Going to a tapas restaurant one expects to wait a little bit longer for food. The waiter/owner rushed through the specials list. I could not understand half of what he said. We got a wie ad when I asked for a second glass it was nowhere to be seen. I asked again and no wine. Our food must of taken 30 minutes to come out, couples that came in after us got ther food. And when we asked for the check it was another 30 minutes. The service was very poor. There has to be better tapas bars in the area with a larger wait staff and cooks. I would recommend no one goes to this restaurant. Not worth the money. And the check did not show what we ordered."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 22 for Tasca Brava 607
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great small local place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Owner worked hard to make business dinner special."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Tasca Brava 607
Based on the average of (8) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate