La Catalana
$$$ • Tapas, Spanish, Wine Bars
Hours:
3720 N First St UNIT 10, San Jose
(408) 324-1321
About La Catalana
Customers' Favorites
Especialidad de la Casa
Paella Mar Y Montana
Bread and Olive Oil
Pescaditos Fritos
Stuffed Mushrooms
Gambas Al Ajillo
Squid Ink Paella
Grilled Octopus
Crema Catalana
Patatas Bravas
La Catalana Reviews
Ratings
Menu
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Hours
| Monday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Tuesday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Wednesday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Thursday | 5 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 5 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 5 - 10PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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La Catalana offers an exceptional dining experience with a wide selection of tapas and paella dishes. The food is widely praised, especially the grilled octopus, seafood paella, and house sangria. The octopus is noted for being perfectly cooked, offering a tasty combination of chewy and crunchy. Guests appreciate the friendly atmosphere, which is intimate yet conducive to great conversations. Live music on weekends and attentive staff enhance the ambiance, setting La Catalana apart from other restaurants.
Monse and Xavi have put a lot of love into this place, and it shows. The head chef, Nicole, and her team create magic in the kitchen, serving favorites like pulpo, boquerones, and the paella Del Mar. They offer a great selection of Spanish wines, with servers who are attentive and knowledgeable about pairing wine with food. Guests have noted that while the flavors are exceptional, the portion sizes of the paella could be improved for larger groups.
Recent visitors have described La Catalana as a Barcelona escape, with the aroma of saffron and olives creating an immersive experience. Each tapas dish is a miniature masterpiece, and the wine selection is superb. The warm atmosphere, enhanced by live guitar music, captivates guests. While some have found the paella portion sizes disappointing, desserts like the burnt cheesecake have received high praise. Overall, La Catalana combines delicious food, amazing wine, and live music for a memorable dining experience.