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BARcelona Tapas Restaurant
Price:  $12 to $24
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BARcelona Tapas Restaurant
201 N. Delaware St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-638-8272
Web Site: Click to visit their web site
The word "tapa" literally means "lid," and the origin of the tapas custom most probably lies in the placing of a small plate or lid over a glass of wine when served.

It is also said that a centuries-old decree insisted all bars and roadhouses serve food as an accompaniment to wine, in an attempt to ensure at least a modicum of sobriety among the nation's coach drivers.

A tapa is a delicious morsel of food that defines a lifestyle as well as a culinary style. Tapas in Spain are almost always accompanied by wine, but they are as much about talking as they are about eating and drinking. The wine is, perhaps, the medium that holds the conversation, the friends and the food together. The primary purpose of tapas is to talk to friends, to share the gossip of the day.

We also feature a full cocktail menu and Spanish wine list to enhance your dining experience. The restaurant can accommodate a total buyout or smaller meetings, please call to discuss your needs.

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Submitted By: Fawn Leibowitz
Date Visited: 08/02/07
Sharing tapas is a fun way to have a meal
Although I'd heard some bad things about the service being slow and the noise level being high, I didn't experience either of those negatives on this visit. The waitress was attentive and happy to answer questions about the menu, drinks were refilled and food arrived at the proper temperature and in a fairly short time.
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Submitted By: Sara M
Date Visited: 07/05/08
Very good for Indy
I went to Barcelona with a fairly large group and had a great time. It may not be the place for a private date, but the food is good and if you have a lot of people you can order a lot and share it, as tapas are meant to be served.
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Submitted By: Mick
Date Visited: 11/23/07
Awesome! More Than Expected
We had a great time! The food was wonderful. Because the portions are small (and priced accordingly) we were able to sample several items and loved each. We plan to return and work our way through the menu. A nice unique find!
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Submitted By: Lesia
Date Visited: 08/11/09
Great tapas meal in the heart of Indianapolis!
My husband and I were on vacation and we are always looking for unique places to eat and we certainly found it at Barcelona Tapas! The hostess was attentive even though her feet hurt and the waiter was pleasant . We ordered drinks then we stated with three tapas. They were delicious. The waiter came by again and we continued to order more. It was a VERY pleasant experience. We completed our meal with two desserts, one of which was creme brulee which was like silk. The hot chocolate was a great ending to this meal. We would definitely recommend Barcelona Tapas to anyone who wants to try a relaxing meal. Yes, it is downtown and yes, there is a shelter down the street; but, it didn't matter to us. There was plenty of traffic going by to make you feel safe.
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Submitted By: rosies
Date Visited: 06/25/09
Great Value
I frequently pay for meals for groups of co-workers who are meeting in Indy. Indy has many great restaurants, but I was particularly impressed with the low-cost, great atmosphere, variety and good food with Barcelona.
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Submitted By: J
Date Visited: 09/21/07
Just ok
Although there is a lot of variety, the tapas are just average. I've been about 5 times and ordered similar appetizers everytime but tapas are not prepared consistently. Twice they ran out of bread. Dining in the evening is VERY noisy so if you go with a large group be prepared to shout. Prices seem high for the value.
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Submitted By: Jason
Date Visited: 11/14/08
WARNING! Horribly rude staff!
My buddy and I are from central Ohio. We stayed in Indy before traveling to Illinois the next day for a November Buckeye game, and decided to try your restaurant before. We came on a busy Friday night and waited patiently for a hostess. When she came we told her we wanted a table for two. She walked off and said what we thought was, "Wait a minute." She walked over to a booth at the other side of the restaurant while we waited. She turned back and looked at us with an odd smile. She returned, went up to the woman behind us, smiled too widely, and said to the woman, "These two gentleman apparently don't want to be seated right now, can I help you?" They walked off. My buddy and I left in disgust. It was the worst experience either of us have had at a restaurant. We were shocked. The hostess seemed awfully proud to embarrass us, even though we simply misunderstood her. Do not visit this place and encourage this arrogant and abrasive behavior. Avoid it at all costs.
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Submitted By: jckelley
Date Visited: 08/23/07
i didn't like this place
This place was not that good for food or service. It was loud and near a homeless shelter.
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