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Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Sevilla Restaurant - Like visiting Spain without the airfare. Cafe Sevilla features true authentic Cuisine from the South of Spain's Catalan region. Nightly entertainment in the Tapas bar featuring Rumba and Flamenco Gypsy King style music. Live Dinner Shows Fridays Gypsy Flamenco Fusion, Saturdays Passion of Tango, and Sundays The Art of Flamenco. Nightly features as well as Monthly Wine Dinners and a Premium Cigar Bar are just a few of the reasons to visit a truly unique dinning experience... Sevilla Restaurant located in the Historical Downtown Riverside District.
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54 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 54 reviews
5 stars
(29)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(27)
- romantic(25)
- fit for foodies(24)
- good for groups(21)
- neighborhood gem(17)
- hot spot(13)
Cafe Sevilla - Riverside Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Okay for Riverside standards.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Sevilla in San Diego often. The location in Riverside is nicer and pleasant location.
However, the food was not impressive. We were there in a group of 5 and ordered 12 tapas (different ones) 2 main courses (Paella's) and desert. Only thing that stood out as full of flavr owas the mushroom and fig coca. All the dishes were not bad but just short of being great. The flavors were muted, an was like looking at a beautiful painitng through a cheese cloth. Almost seemed like the chef did not taste the dishes to make sure they were salted and flavored sufficiently,
Even great cooks and cheds have an off night. So I would give them a chance again. Hope they sharpen the flavors to match the environemnt. Service was excellent!!"
Dined on 5/08/2013
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Review 2 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Definitely going back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a great experience. Definitely going back. The food was great! The service was great. The restaurant was very well decorated. If you love sangria and you'll love this place. Great place to take a date"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I really enjoyed the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I really enjoyed the food and service. I made late changes to my reservation without problem. Definitely, would be back"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, hot spot
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Review 4 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food was too expensive.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was too expensive. I ordered tapas, which supposedly were offered during happy hour. I was not happy about the bill."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
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Review 5 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went upstairs (first time
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went upstairs (first time upstairs), had a few appetizers, olive bread and ceviche and for the main course, paella. Being a Thursday night it was not very crowded. The paella was as good as I remember and will definitely go there again."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This is a great place for a romantic getaway with your wife or with a group of friends!"
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 8 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Bad experience
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sunday brunch failed far short of the hype. The fresh oyster was yucky (spitted out) and almost made us get up and leave. Everything were bland and could use some salt and pepper. The only remedy was the made to order omelette, crepe, etc. We definitely will not come back, nor recommend to others."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2012
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Review 9 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It has been some time since
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It has been some time since our last visit to this restaurant. They have really stepped up the breadth and quality of their menu. It is great. The service is attentive as before and the building beautiful (historic renovation with soaring ceiling). Come early and enjoy a great. Happy hour at the bar before dinner!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cafe Sevilla!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been there a few times. Really enjoy the place. Great feel all around. Great food and good service!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Allison was a great waitress
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Allison was a great waitress since we are planning a trip to Barcelona next month we wanted to taste the favor of good Tapas Spanish food. She was very helpful on giving us tips on our upcoming trip. We will be back in a few weeks. THey have this great Happy Hours all day Sunday that we were able to take advantage of during our visit. Great food."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2005
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Review 12 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brunch was great! Good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brunch was great! Good food and attentive service."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, late-night find
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Review 13 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Location not the best I have
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Location not the best I have seen in Riverside but the restaurant was amazing and the food was the best. I will go there again and again."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, romantic
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Review 14 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice, romantic ambiance.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Nice, romantic ambiance. Service is excellent."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was excellent and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was excellent and the service was very good. I thought paella was a mid day meal and the tapas were to be served in the evening. Both were available in the evening. The portions are large so be sure to ask for a "take home" box.
Our waitress was a charming lady named Margarita"
Our waitress was a charming lady named Margarita"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Never disapointed!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Been here many times and we keep going back. Awesome food, great service, nice ambiance...overall a great experience as usual."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sunday brunch is only soso
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Would'nt recommend the brunch mat return sometime for dinner, but nothing truly memorable."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2013
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Review 18 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
glory days done
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I don't know what has happened here. Admittedly, I was there on a Tuesday night, but this place is dead. There is a big curtain across the dining room, presumably to make you feel less like you are in a totally empty restaurant. The food is OK, but our service was awful. I made a mistake in ordering a cappucino following my meal, and waited 10 minutes for it. I had another reservation coming up for a business dinner at Cafe Sevilla, but I cancelled."
Dined on 01/10/2013
2004
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Review 19 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
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Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful flamenco music! Great selection of tapas. I thought I was back in Spain."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 20 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great ambiance and the selection
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great ambiance and the selection of tapas was outstanding. Love the small plates. I will be back."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was pricey. Service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was pricey. Service OK. Better places for the money."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 22 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just love Cafe Sevilla. Great,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Just love Cafe Sevilla. Great, hard to find food. Love the Jamon Iberico!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 23 for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very nice for couples to enjoy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very nice for couples to enjoy a quiet dinner."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Sevilla - Riverside
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic