Boqueria

• Overview
• Reviews

• • Spanish Cured Meats & Tapas
  • Lunch, Brunch, Dinner
  • Catering & Delivery

  Yann de Rochefort is the owner behind this modern take on Barcelona's famous tapas bars. The stunning interior designed by architects Meyer Davis is inspired by the traditional tapas bar and cervezerias of Barcelona, but also takes its cues from modern European design. \n\nThe cuisine ranges from excellent traditional tapas and paellas, to lesser known regional dishes reflecting the wealth and breadth of Spanish cuisine. The tapas bar offers a wide selection of Spanish cured meats and cheese, as well as a raw bar. \n\nThe wine list is a condensed course in the excellence of modern Spanish winemaking.

  

  Tips

  • The Extras
    Lunch offers salads, bocatas (sandwiches) and cocas (open-face sandwiches).
    
  • Look Good
    Check the rotating menu of cured meats for jamon Iberico, a rare specialty that comes from acorn-fed pigs.
    
  • What to Drink
    Of the four sangrias, skip the fizzy white to gamble on the buzzed-about beer-infused rendition. Or choose from a 50-bottle wine list. A glass of the deep red Onix ($9) has nice hints of black cherry.
    
  • Save Time
    Lunch cravings can be satisfied at work with Monday thru Friday delivery from 12pm-3pm.
    
  • Know Before You Go
    Menu items are sized on three tiers: Tapas for small tasting ($7), mid-range media-raciones ($11) and entree-sized raciones ($27).
    

• Customer Reviews

  

  Not what it used to be

  Reviewed by RichardC1
  7/25/2010
  

  Went there July 22nd. Very busy, nice crowd & atmosphere. The food however was not what I had become accustomed to at Boqueria. I had been to both the Flatiron and Soho branches at least a dozen times and had always enjoyed it there. …

  Pros: Nice crowd and atmosphere Cons: Quality of food has really slipped, expedited service

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  High Hopes...Sadly Disappointing

  Reviewed by foodfinders
  6/19/2010
  

  I was surprised when I entered the restaurant, from the description, I expected fairly small and cramped seating. It wasn't. The decor was clean, minimal and very comfortable. All the tables and chairs were at bar level, which I…

  Pros: Casual and friendly ambiance; Nice decor and layout Cons: slow service

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  Great Tapas!

  Reviewed by carpediem123
  3/17/2010
  

  I may not be a foodie, but I've been to Barcelona and went to amazing tapas restaurants. Boqueria took me back to Spain. The croquetas were perfection. There was a selection of 4 different types of jamon. I ordered one and it was so…

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