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Kika Tapas
The owners of Tapeo & Solea bring a modern Spanish tapas restaurant to Kendall Square. Named and inspired after Spanish director Pedro Almodovar's hit movie, Kika, the bright interior and retro design offer a unique and eccentric way of dining on tapas and sipping on homemade sangria in a glowing environment.
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71 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 71 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(33)
3 stars
(15)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(32)
- neighborhood gem(28)
- good for groups(27)
- romantic(27)
- special occasion(21)
- great for lunch(12)
Kika Tapas Reviews List
Review 1 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
So so
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not as great as Tapeo or Solea. The decor is really neat but the food wasn't as good as their other outlets. Paella was bland."
Dined on 6/13/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 2 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Service and Food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It was my girlfriends birthday and all I have to say is thank you to Kika Tapas. Cooks did a wonderful job with the food which all had a great presentation, and even a better taste. Our server Talia though is who made the night. She was fantastic. Everything was perfected, greated table within the 30 seconds, gave us great suggestions and not simply based on price to raise the bill which is what a typical server would do. She guided us through the menu, and always smiled and was very kind just made our night absolutly great. I would definatly be back for the food and for the great service that we have received! thank you."
Dined on 6/06/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
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Review 3 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Deserves to be more crowded.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I have dined at this restaurant multiple timmes.
It has become my preferred place to have lunch with colleagues and business associates.
It is just off third Street in Cambridge and much less crowded than its neighbors. The food is good. Service is excellent. Seating comfortable and it is possible to hold a conversation."
It has become my preferred place to have lunch with colleagues and business associates.
It is just off third Street in Cambridge and much less crowded than its neighbors. The food is good. Service is excellent. Seating comfortable and it is possible to hold a conversation."
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 4 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Been better
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Kika is pretty good but this time it was a bit of a let down. Food portions were noticabally small and our waiter was not attentive at all. I would not recommend this restaurant based on my experience today"
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 5 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Tapas Gem in Kendall Square
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love this section of Kendall Square that includes Kika Tapas, Evoo and Za. It was not too crowded on a Thursday night. The interior is hip and open- a clean fusion of retro and modern. All the small plates we tried were delicious including the Tortilla Española, Broccoli & Cauliflower Fritters, Scallops in Saffron Cream, Sautéed Shrimp, Asparagus, Whipped Eggs, Fried Bread, and Lamb Meatballs in Truffle Cream Sauce. It all washed down nicely with free-flowing sangria. We finished with an unexpectedly great dessert: Tres Leches cake with mango. The cake was dense and deliciously saturated with the mango-infused tres leches sauce. Wow! Looking forward to returning in the summer and enjoying tapas and sangria at Kika's outdoor seating."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fun food experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came with 4 NU rowers & families - so food was important! Enough variety for the picky as well as adventurous (Octopus was both a hit and a miss - perfect!)"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 7 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The panko crusted salmon with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The panko crusted salmon with spinach is exceptional! Plus the Length of Passion cocktail with gin and Drambuie... delicious. Our server was enthusiastic and gave great recommendations."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 8 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Were we an office party there
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Were we an office party there late afternoon, almost noone else in the place at that hour. Wonderful food--though a lot of it "comfort food.""
Dined on 03/25/2013
2009
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Review 9 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Tapas Place, I've been
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great Tapas Place, I've been their twice and enjoyed it both times!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, great food, great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, great food, great atmosphere."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Spanish food, a bit hidden
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good Spanish food, a bit hidden in Kendall. Easy to get a table on a Tuesday night."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 13 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good and I love
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good and I love the ambience, but the service was so, so slow. It's tapas, so we wanted to order some, get them, order a few more, etc. The waiter didn't seem to understand this, he kept forgetting what we ordered, and would leave us for half an hour with only one little plate on our table. It was frustrating. The food is good, though!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 14 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Too much waiting for the food.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I took some friends there for dinner last Saturday. I read the reviews and they were pretty mixed but I want to give it a try. The restaurant is very understaffed, one waitress for 12 tables. The whole dinner took 3 hours where as at most restaurant would only take 2 hours. Basically, we spent two hours waiting for the food. The services was pretty bad, we asked the waitress three times for more bread and never got it and finally asked the hostess to bring it to us. There two of the tapas never arrived but the waitress insisted that they were all brought out. I do think that the food is pretty nice but it is just not worth waiting for the food all evening."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
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Review 15 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Tapas, Great Drinks
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Went there for a postponed Valentines Dinner with my girlfriend. Staff was very friendly and the food was excellent. Great drinks as well!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very good Tapas
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of the better tapas places I've been to and the food has generally been very good. The service has been hit or miss. I used to work in the area and frequented them every few weeks for lunch. I've also done dinner a few times. I would recommend getting everything to share except for the razilian crusty cheese bread. I'd highly recommend getting an order for each person at the table. 3 pieces is not nearly enough for a table. Fairly causal as well, so no need to dress up and limit your choices for the rest of the evening."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Check out Kika soon!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you enjoy a Tapas style meal then Kika will not disappoint. If it reminds you of Dali, Tapeo or Solea there is a good reason. Kika is owned/run by the same family.
Wonderful food, attentive staff, varied wine list and a great dining experience."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Like most Americans, I like
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Like most Americans, I like to think I know more about tapas than I actually do, but even in my ignorance I have to say that this place (and Tapeo on Newberry) feel like tourist traps: uninspiring dishes, small portions, cookie-cutter menu items. And the sangria prices are simply criminal! The service feels like a work in progress, too. But the house wine, a crianza, was tasty!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We went here for valentines
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went here for valentines day and were very impressed. I had gone to Solea and really enjoyed and and was jhappy to see that the two restaurants were very similar in the food but varied in the decor and ambiance. We had such a great evening!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Kika Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good wine list but would like
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good wine list but would like a bigger selection.
Tapas were delightful."
Tapas were delightful."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kika Tapas
Based on the average of (51) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
13 out of 13 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic