El Pulpo & Tapas Bar - Middletown

46 Melilli Plaza, Middletown
(860) 788-7525

Recent Reviews

Food of CT

I only recently learned that this tapas bar existed in Middletown’s Main Street Market, and I’m so glad that I visited! They had a huge menu with choices to fit anyone’s preferences. Highlights for us were the paella, croquettes, and even the Brussels salad because it had such a great truffle flavor! Their drinks were fantastic - we’re still talking about the Barbie one we had in a unique glass! Definitely save room for the delicious chocolate strawberry cake for dessert. Loved the ambiance, and our server was professional and attentive!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chorizo and Fig Tapas Item

Allison C.

I only recently learned that this tapas bar existed in Middletown's Main Street Market, and I'm so glad that I visited! They had a huge menu with choices to fit anyone's preferences. Highlights for us were the paella, croquettes, and even the Brussels salad because it had such a great truffle flavor! Their drinks were fantastic - we're still talking about the spiked Barbie one we had in a unique glass! Definitely save room for the delicious chocolate strawberry cake for dessert. Loved the ambiance, and our server was professional and attentive!

kris s.

Ok. We can very much appreciate when someone makes amends when they are clearly in error. Our son who lives in CT will benefit from the amends. It was his birthday! Thank you for making things right! Please make his next visit live up to all the good reviews.

damaris Rodriguez

The food was excellent. The alcholic beverages were the BEST!! With that said, the restaurant is very small. There was an obnoxious group of ladies being loud, with that said I couldn't even have a conversation and enjoy my date!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stephanie Echevarria

I came here for the first time with my family and boy was it amazing !Kid-friendliness: My kids enjoyed everything that I ordered for them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Calamar Frito

Taylor Swift-Onfroy

I’m currently at the restaurant and have waited over an hour for my order. The place wasn’t busy, and service was slow. No communication why food took forever to come. Had to ask 3 times for our water to be refilled. I’ve had better service at McDonalds.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Adam Harrington

Met for happy hour. Place was mostly deserted even though it was the holiday week. Food was great, nachos with more toppings than chips kind of great. We also tried a few tapas, all of which were well prepared and delicious. Took an inappropriate amount of time to get served or get drinks. Bar tender appeared to be more interested in chatting with the one other party in the bar.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Justin

We were not greeted up on entering the restaurant, and stood around for awhile before one of us had to walk though the restaurant to find a waitress and let them know we were looking for a table.The Envueltos were perfect, as well as everyone else's food, but my Manhattan had a gnat in it, and the waitress had a habit of asking if anyone needed anything, taking one request, then running away before anyone else could speak up.The food is excellent, perfect really, but the service/atmosphere is lacking. We almost felt like an annoyance at times throughout our visit.I would dine here again, because the food is incredible, but I hope the service is improved. Be more attentive, and make guests feel welcome.Sort that out, and this restaurant will be near perfection.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

S Still

Nice restaurant, but disappointed with the paella, which is a signature Mediterranean dish. We have ordered the paella twice in the last year and both times it was dry and overcooked. On a positive note, the empanadas with guacamole app was very good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 3

Adam Silva

FANTASTIC place. Every dish I tried was delicious and the paella was the capstone of it all. I regret that I've lived in town for six years and this is the first time I've gone here and I will definitely be returning.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eduardo R. Santana

Somewhat disappointed in the selection of tapas and Spanish dishes offering. Not bad enough for me not to return. Just wishing it was better.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Sylvia Lutkowska

We went this past Sunday 8/20, party of 4 and waited over an hour for our entrees. When we asked to speak to manager about the wait she said there wasnt one in and they sent a young girl to our table trying to explain that it was because we waited after our apps to order entrees. This delayed them as other orders came for dinners before then. When I explained it's been an hour since we were done with apps and two hours total we have been in restaurant she said it will be out shortly to wait10 more minutes. We waited 20 and still nothing, we paid what we ordered and left. BTW this was around 630 pm and there was a total of like 20 people outside only, no one seated inside so it was not busy. Food was ok but took forever. If your trying to eat and be somewhere it's not happening lol

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 1

Bethany Mae Hart

The servers were wonderful, and the food was delicious! The fabric on the chairs should get changed out as some are stained. I wouldn't take stars off for that though.Wheelchair accessibility: The mall and restaurant are wheelchair accessible. Though the ramp in the mall, if you come from the main St side, is a little steep. Be cautious with heavy chairs that might get away from you.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Seafood Paella

Sydney Martin

I love this place so much! My boyfriend and I go almost every weekend. We love Michelle and also the other lady that works at the bar ( I forgot her name Ugh! ). The drinks and food are beyond amazing. I recommend this place to everyone! We also have such a great experience here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

anupama viswanathan

The food is really really good. The grilled shrimp was flavorful . There is an extensive vegetarian option available. The Brussel sprout salad is particularly good . The cocktail were delicious!! Will definitely visit this place again

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El Pulpo & Tapas Bar - Middletown

46 Melilli Plaza, Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 788-7525