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Cafe Marbella Tapas
Cafe Marbella specializes in Basque and Catalonia"s Cuisine.Relocated from its former Peterson Avenue location, Cafe Marbella Settles in Gladstone Park (5527 N. Milwaukee Avenue) . The restaurant's Chef Virgilio Trujillo has cooked In some of the city's favorite spanish -style kitchens, including La Paella and Arco De Cuchilleros. Chef Trujillo has a wide selection of classic dishes like Gazpacho Andaluz, Gambas al Ajillo, Piquillos con Atun and Tortilla Espaniola.
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22 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Rating Breakdown 22 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(13)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(14)
- fit for foodies(12)
- good for groups(11)
- special occasion(3)
- kid-friendly(1)
- romantic(1)
Cafe Marbella Tapas Reviews List
Review 1 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've been dining at Cafe Marbella for some time and they never disappoint. If you've ever been to Spain then you will surely appreciate the best tapas in Chicago at this restaurant. We always order from the specials menu and everything is authentically prepared and flavorful. It is BYOB and definitely worth a visit."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food at this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food at this restaurant is excellent and it is BYOB. The night we went (a Saturday) there was the formal printed menu, a specials printed menu and the waiter told us about the "special special menu". My group of 7 had a wonderful time and enjoyed the food. I will be back. Great fun."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, romantic
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Review 3 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lots of good choices, excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lots of good choices, excellent sauces, BOYB is a big plus, attentive wait staff."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 4 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We dined early and when the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We dined early and when the place got busy, they were clearly understaffed and repeatedly forgot us, so they missed a chance to "up-sell" us some dessert. Food was delicious - try those figs!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Definitely check out the specials
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Definitely check out the specials list as well as the off-menu specials."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second time at
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This was our second time at cafe Marbella, but NOT our last! This place is great for enjoying conversation and wonderful food with friends..or with your romantic partner. We ordered the figs with bacon again and they were as tasty as I remembered from the first visit. This time we ordered four different desserts and they were all outstanding. I wish the Empanadas were part of the regular menu and not one of the specials. We missed them!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Was pleasantly surprised by
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 8 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The experience was only marred
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The experience was only marred by the insensitivity of the owner/maitre'd. He seated us by a window that was cold for my spouse. When we asked to switch tables (there were many available) he refused us. Thankfully our wonderful waitress spoke with him and changed our table.
The food and service were quite good and we will go to Cafe Marbella Tapas again."
The food and service were quite good and we will go to Cafe Marbella Tapas again."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2004
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Review 9 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
PERFECTO!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is a perfect night out. The tapas were excellent. Fun to choose lots for the table to share. My personal favorite was the figs wrapped in bacon in cream sauce. I am still dreaming about them. My niece's selection was the goat cheese which was also a 10. The sausage empanadas were outstanding. We ordered one Paella Valencia to share and I was not as impressed with that as I was with the tapas, so next time we will do even more tapas and skip the paella. Service was friendly, even as the place got busier and busier, the service was always cordial. Dessert was fantastic.
We arrived just as they opened and by the time we left, there were lines of people waiting. We will be back, again arriving early to avoid the rush."
We arrived just as they opened and by the time we left, there were lines of people waiting. We will be back, again arriving early to avoid the rush."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 10 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good tapas. Much quieter
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good tapas. Much quieter than Cafe Iberico so you can actually have a conversation. Vastly understaffed. One waiter was covering two full rooms of diners. He was great but looked like he was about to have a heart attack from running around so much."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 11 for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Would recommend to most!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Overall, this was a great place to eat. The food was amazing. I would not recommend if you are wanting to catch up with friends. The food comes out promptly and over time when ordering the tapas which is great since you always have a warm dish however if you linger, the waitstaff makes you feel like you are taking too much time. I actually received a bad look from the waiter when I ordered a glass of water after we finished eating. I would not recommend bringing a child. Although the child we had with us tried almost everything there is not a kid-friendly menu. I would definately go again without a child and if I was not planning on catching up with the people I came with. And make reservations. They are packed started around 7:00pm"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cafe Marbella Tapas
Based on the average of (11) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate