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Tapas Bar Català

Restaurant Bar Tapas bar Spanish restaurant European restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Tapas bars in Amsterdam


Address

Spuistraat 299, 1012 VS Amsterdam, Netherlands

Website

www.tapasbarcatala.com

Contact

+31 6 27302361

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1.1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Saturday: 1 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 1 PM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 1 PM to 12 AM
  • Tuesday: 1 PM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 1 PM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 1 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 1 PM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Kayman 1 year ago on Google
    If you really want to test your patience and ruin your day, do try this place. Waiters will really show you how they can insult guests. No manners, bad service and to top all that horrible food. If you are visiting town for few days, I will suggest not to even pass by this place😂. It is worse then even what I mentioned above. All thanks to the horrible staff. I wish I can rate this place by deducting score
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Susanna C. 1 year ago on Google • 572 reviews
    Authentic flavors from the heart of Spain, with classic fresh ingredients, and menu options that mirror the small cafes in the Spanish Provience. Casual location great location for a lunch or dinner. Ask ahead of time because sometimes they are cash only and don't accept credit cards.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David P. 1 year ago on Google • 203 reviews
    Nice sitting outside on the street when the weather is nice just watching the world go buy. The place is run by a great team of friendly guys. Very nice food and reasonably priced with options if half serve portions which are great to share. The grilled sardines were my highlight
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken H. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here after trying but bailing on the place across the street, which had a 40+ minute backlog. The food here was excellent, particularly the croquettes and the fried vegetables. Our waiter was very friendly and fast. The vibe was relaxed and friendly. Great experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Walter F. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent spanish restaurant with a variety of tapas. Prices reasonnable and staff very friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ipek Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Average food, fast servive Amsterdam has better venues, if you are a tourist visiting for a short time look for better options
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Davide D. 1 year ago on Google
    Extremely rude staff, managed to get every single order wrong. Absolutely overpriced, 10 euros for two small pieces of bread with a single slice of ham. When I went there it was also possible to only pay with cash, which is extremely shady. When I pointed that they kept everything wrong the waiter told me "not to yell", I was making some normal remarks. 35' minutes wait for two slices of bread. AVOID AT ALL COSTS
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ar. Vishvesh B. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food! Great Patatas Bravas, Farmer's bread, Chicken wings, everything was just so good here and the local beer from the tap, was super refreshing. This place is highly recommend if you're in Amsterdam and you're looking for some beer and some amazing tapas (bar food).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laura H. 5 months ago on Google • 80 reviews
    We stopped by for some late night bites and the server was kind enough to squeeze us in to one of the last available tables. I’m so thankful that we stopped by. We enjoyed some delicious tapas and a very delicious Rioja. I would definitely recommend this spot! The service was friendly and the food was absolutely fresh and delicious. I will definitely return next time I’m in town. Also, this is a very lively spot that seems to attract a fun crowd.

  • 5/5 Laura D E. 5 months ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Great spot! Delicious food and kind service. Jay and the entire staff was incredible! Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Angel w. 4 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Delicious tapas in a very good ambiance. The food was tasty and the portions were generous! The waiter made us feel very welcome. Location of the restaurant is also a plus! I will be back!

  • 5/5 Anthony H. 7 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Simple tapas done very well. The pulpo was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The patatas bravas were nice and crispy. Everything was tasty and prices are ok.

  • 5/5 Matthew R. 1 month ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Meal for 2 adults/2 children, great selection of tapas, reasonably priced and very tastey! Bonus to have singing chef/waiter. Omlette was very good, a house speciality.

  • 5/5 Abdiel L. 1 month ago on Google • 12 reviews New
    If you are missing Spain while in Amsterdam, this place will more than make up for it. The garlic shrimp and green peppers were perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be back for more.

  • 5/5 Alessia Francesca C. 8 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Very nice Spanish tapas bar in the center of Amsterdam :) The quality of the fish is very good, you can taste it that if fresh, I was impressed! Recommended!

  • 5/5 Melina B. 5 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Very nice place to be. Something special to have a good dinner. Food very tasty. Waiters are kind and cool. Especially we loved the sweet cat named Blanco. Thanks for that nice evening!

  • 2/5 Roberto P. 1 month ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    I love to go to this place with my wife, but yesterday I decided to go with a friend and when I arrived I went to the toilet while my friend was checking the menu. When I returned she decided to not stay so we left. At that moment the waiter came to us very aggressively accusing us to be sitting there just to use the toilet. Bad experience for a restaurant I used to like.

  • 4/5 Jochem Grund - M. 7 months ago on Google
    Great and authentic Spanish food. Wine has amsterdam prices and they don’t give bread with the tapas. After all you still pay a fair price for good food. Not a fancy place but the food is great and the vibe is nice. Try the chorizo

  • 5/5 aiimeeeX X. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and service in a cozy restaurant right in the center of Amsterdam with fair prices.

  • 3/5 Lilja L. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm not a huge fan of Spanish food, so my opinion is based on my own taste. I chose the spot because it had a seat available for a single person while walking around. Other than that, I was great having grolsch beer and people watching from here!

  • 5/5 Ludmila O. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food, reasonable prices and incredibly friendly and kind staff. Highly recommended :)

  • 5/5 Skaiste N. 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re looking to grab something other than fries this is definitely the place! Went here to grab something quickly and was really to have chosen this place. Firstly, we only had to wait for food for up to 5 minutes, which was really nice. Secondly, I was really surprised by the untypical food choices. We got mushrooms and spinach with nuts and raisins, which we really really enjoyed. I recommend just getting multiple different tapas and mixing them this way creating your own special meal:)


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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