Tapas Restaurants near South Boston, MA

“We love going to Fromage with friends. The owner Tatiana is so sweet and it feels like you’ve just stepped into a European cafe. The crepes on the lunch menu and lattes are amazing.Kid-friendliness: It’s not loud like most Southie restaurants/bars and they have plenty of room for a stroller or anything needed to accommodate kids.“

“Great atmosphere…incredibly eclectic drinks and fabulous food! All great!!!“

“Excellent food! Great service! Very friendly and attentive servers.“

“Some of the best Thai food I have ever had. The fried chives were so good. The curries were so different and delicious. The shrimp and pomelo salad along with the green papaya was tasty. They have a bar opening soon and I can wait to check it out!Vegetarian options: Quite a few options to make things vegetarian or that are vegetarian.“

“What a lovely restaurant. The outside is swagger with flowers around the door, very much like cafes in Paris. The food was spectacular. We had oysters and shrimp, shepherd’s pie, beetroot and blood orange salad, homemade tagliatelle bolognese and a spicy lobster pasta dish. Desserts are inventive and delicious. We got a banana sundae, a combination of bananas foster with banana bread and ice cream. The cocktails are beautiful. Different and cool with fun names. There are two bars in a lovely cozy setting of white lights, windows and hardwood floors. Definitely will be back.“

“I've been to the Bodega several times and have always had a positive experience. My girlfriend and I went on our first date here and had a great time. Food is delicious, particularly the creative dishes that incorporate new American and Asian fusion with unique flavors. The drinks are strong and delicious.“

“Love the back bar and service was 10/10“

“Su buen servicio y la comida es deliciosa.“

“In my partner's words: "It became my favorite restaurant in the entire state".I couldn't believe that each one of the small plates we tried (Spanish style tapas) was excellent!! You can't go wrong with anything in that menu. We tried the Local Farm Corn Soup, Uruguayan Style Beef Empanada, Wood Grilled Poussin Chicken, Wild Mushrooms in Escabeche, and the Wood Grilled Pork Sausage. I'm not hyperbolizing when I say this is the best chicken I ever had. ...Cherry on top, cocktails are excellent (try the Fig Infused Bourbon Old Fashioned) and the Alfajores where delicious. ?Give it a try, you won't regret it ?“

“Great food, great service. The yakitori are grilled to perfection. The wait staff are super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The drink menu offers an array of sake, cocktails, wine and beer. Cannot wait to go back and try more food!“

“Wow. Wow. Wow. Honestly blew us away. I’m a classic pizza person however, we went for the ramen pizza and I have zero regrets. Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Insanely wonderful service. If you go, and he’s available, ask for Danni. He will give you the most honest recommendations while also making you feel right at home. A truly wonderful experience.“

“A very detailed review from someone who has eaten a lot of tapas!Outstanding bartender! I’ve been a bit disappointed lately when I go into high-end cocktail bars, and they don’t have ingredients I need for making my favorite drinks. Not only was this bartender excellent and knowledgeable, but as I was naming my favorite drink, he knew it, and he loved it as well. I ordered off the menu though, and enjoyed the “kitty’s got claws” because I am a big Mezcal fan and it looked interesting. It was beautifully balanced.Then I saw him making what I thought was a corpse reviver, and we talked a bit about that, and I was thrilled that he knew how to make one, so as I watched him making one for somebody else. I ordered it as my second drink. I know I’m supposed to be reviewing the food, and I will get to that, but a quality bartender, who is interesting and fun, and above all… Knowledgeable, is a very big part of an experience that has a full bar. Bravo, to this bartender! I only wish I remembered his name.On to the food. Interesting interpretation of tapas. Especially the cabbage, which was different than any presentation I have had before. A large piece, braised perfectly, with a creamy sauce. Patatas bravas were an interesting take as well. Often they are either too small with a bit of sauce smothered on them or they are too big and only spiced a little bit. These were a great size and they were seasoned, but did not have any sauce on them, which is wonderful. And then there was some romesco sauce (made of tomatoes and roasted red peppers, and usually almonds) on the side; a really great interpretation of this classic Spanish dish. (Note that a typical bravas sauce has smoked paprika and tomato paste) and I really enjoyed the romesco as a nice change. We also had a lamb slider, which was big enough for lunch for one person. So keep that in mind when ordering. It was actually halfway between the size of a slider and a regular burger. Also, the homemade focaccia was very fluffy! The rosemary butter is a good compliment.Atmosphere is cute. Loud and bustling and definitely not the type of place that is quiet and you can hear the forks clinking. Really great vibe. Wonderful neighborhood place. We lived in JP for years and raised our kids here and it was great to come back and see this new (to us!) restaurant in the neighborhood.“

“Kushala Sip Coffee House is a beautiful, clean spot offering a great selection of food and beverages. I ordered a hot Café Latte and a Spanish omelette, and both exceeded expectations. The latte came in a generous glass mug, while the omelette was perfection with layers of thinly sliced potato. The ambiance was serene, with other patrons enjoying their Sunday morning over relaxing bossa nova music. A perfect place to unwind and enjoy quality food and drink. Highly recommend! It’s so nice to see that Chelsea is finally Gentrifying.“

“Very nice atmosphere and service. Lots of Tapas options including a large vegetarian section. There is a nice bar downstairs. We had a fantastic experience overall. They close at 10pm but we stayed till nearly half past ten without getting kicked out (we didn’t realise until we saw them cleaning all the tables etc).“

“Got no pics for this as everything was too good to stop and snap a pic. But just know, you should go here if you want a slightly more unique dining experience in Boston. Sit at the bar for the full experience, as the bartenders are very helpful/knowledgeable. It's a cocktail bar with amazing drinks but don't sleep on the food. It's the real deal. Salmon crudo was incredible, perfect amount of tartness. Braised lamb parpaldelle was delicious as expected, and the carbonara I believe is one of the best around. Highly recommend this spot.“

“It is always dependable and delicious“

“Stopped by for tapas after the immersive King Tut exhibit at SoWa, moments before they closed to prep for dinner. Amazing Sangria. Delicious tapas options. You have to try the cuttlefish dish. We will be back for paella! ❤️❤️❤️“

“I been going to Dali for over30 years. its my most favorite of all restaurants. The beauty have always been consistency. From the host to servers the chefs and the amazing bartenders everything is always perfect. I have recently relocated to Maine I miss Dali.“

“Highly recommended!!We teleport to a typical Spanish tavern. We ordered the Gambias al ajillo, the potato omelette, a plate of ham cut with a knife at the moment and a black fideuá. Everything spectacular. We accompany it with some cocktails and finish with a homemade cheesecake.We will be back.Vegetarian options: They have vegetarian croquettes, they have hummus, vegetable paella, garlic mushrooms, bravas potatoes, aioli potatoes, potato omelette...I think I'm forgetting something, but there is a great variety of vegetarian dishes.Parking: They have a parking lot at the back of the restaurant.“

“Great food and people Awesome time“

“Fantastic experience with our server Loraine. Our party of 4 opted to try their classic tapas style dining for $55 per person. WOW. We left so full and satisfied! This is the best way to try several classic dishes, the seafood paella and churros. All of the dishes were excellent and their potatoes were honestly the best potatoes I’ve ever had. Perfectly crispy. We will absolutely be back!“

“We came for Dine Out Boston so we got to try a number of different dishes as well as their white wine by the bottle! Everything was so delicious and the service was really great. Can’t wait to return sometime soon!Dietary restrictions: I am severely allergic to peanuts and I could have everything on the menu without an issue!“

“outstanding!! we missed our flight to South Beach Miami so we decided to spoil ourselves and boy were we spoiled. so so good. everything was outstanding. excellent cocktails too“

“I think is the best spanish - food restaurant in Boston. The plates are very small like tapas but the food is delicious. The restaurant is a little small so i would recommend make a reservation.Kid-friendliness: They have highchairs and the kids love the food.“

“Visiting Boston and came as here was recommended by local. It’s a great place to visit. Food is great, had the best bone marrow, and the foie gras is definitely recommendable. service is busy but good, atmosphere is great.The only thing is it was freezing and we both got sick. The backyard outdoor patio is still freezing though there are Mr heaters near the wall outlets. The heat wasn’t strong enough at all to cover the area. Would only go again if got in door seating in winter.“

“The New Crash Test Dummies and Dorilocos!!!!“

“Great place for craft cocktails, service on the main floor was way better than the one downstairs at the Piano Bar. My salmon was overcooked and dry, so I didn’t enjoy it all. The seats downstairs at the Piano bar were very uncomfortable and it was really hard to enjoy the music.“

“Wonderful place to eat on our trip to Boston. Went with my dad and then took my wife there 3 days later for a different experience. Owner was kind and friendly. Birthday party was in the middle room and the whole restaurant sang along.“

“Food, service and atmosphere were all superb! If you dine here you won't only get a great meal but you'll have a whole experience! I love how the whole staff work as a team! The owner even took time to make sure everything was ??. I drove from 45 min away on a rainy night and this was well worth it. I'll definitely be back.“

“Moved to the area a few months ago and Tasca has become a regular favorite! Each dish has been delicious, every server has been kind and attentive, and the drinks are also great. They are only open in the evenings which provides a nice atmosphere as well. Overall well worth it!“

“Edwin is an amazing server with great attention to detail. Was very knowledgeable on drink recommendations and knew when to come by and check in on us by gauging the vibes.The staff overall seemed really supportive of one another and felt like a well-oiled machine.The food was phenomenal. I highly recommend the arancini and the shrimp parmigiana. SO GOOD.11/10 would visit again. ?“

“Un lugar muy rico para comer creo que hay meseras que es falta un poco de entrenamiento pero el lugar super agradable y súper“

“I went here for the Saturday hot chocolate experience. It was very confusing and disorganized to figure out how to get seated. We were waiting in a cluster/line but there was no host to facilitate the seating. I think it was self seating? And then the service was very very slow. The interior was gorgeous and the hot coco was cute and fun. I think if they were more well staffed this experience would have been better.“

“Exceptional service and superb food and drink! Very cozy and comfy atmosphere!“

“Fun and lively restaurant! Great atmosphere, delicious food, and prompt friendly service. We shared the sliders, boneless fried chicken thighs, and street corn. All outstanding. We also had the tuna. The beignets were fantastic!!! Highly recommend!!“

“This is a small place Very well made drinks Food is fresh and taste is delicious The staff was full of smiles The decorative bathroom is awesome I hope they grow and get a bigger location because they will need the space Good luck to this restaurant“

“Food was awesome! Service was great too!“

“tuna poke and the foie was aboustly amazing.“

“Un lugar muy rico para comer creo que hay meseras que es falta un poco de entrenamiento pero el lugar super agradable y súper“

“I always read over the yelp reviews fairly carefully to get help in deciding what to order and was disappointed to see how many negative reviews there were.I have been to Savino’s maybe 2 or 3 times a year for many years and I’m always quite pleased and very satisfied with both the service and the food. I’m also impressed that whenever I’ve asked for something to be done a little differently or for a substitute it’s been done gracefully and without an extra charge. For example I love their mushroom risotto (I asked for some extra garlic and Parmesan cheese) and so I usually order that instead of potatoes or regular rice, and it makes the meal really outstanding for me. My friend and I both had the vegetable mushroom soup which was delicious and I had the panko topped tilapia which I thought was excellent. Not at all greasy and very tender and tasty.I only have two small recommendations : one, that the water be colder and include some ice (this was not a problem since I asked for a glass of ice and got it quickly) and two that there be some salt & pepper on the table even though the food is usually nicely seasoned.The restaurant was quiet, which is also a plus and when I did hear the music, it was very pleasant and calming musicI suggest that you give it a try“

“Our bartender and waitresses kept the drinks and food coming....I asked my bartender for a "surprise" beverage, seeing that I was indecisive to what spirits my pallet wanted to entertain this evening.Soon, my bartender came back with a Moscow mule - the first one definitely took the edge off, the second one, well.....let's say I felt like I was ready to compete in any salsa ??dance competition after taking an hours worth of their newly promoted salsa class.The food and the appetizer were filling, so my friend and I were happy to work off those calories by joining the establishments' very first ever salsa class.We were very excited to be a part of this feature event and hope they will permanently add salsa classes to the mix!“

“The staff was very nice. The white lights is a good touch.“

“Almost perfect. Really cute lil spot in Southie. Can’t seem to decide if they want to commit to being upscale or not. Certainly priced at the higher range. The food and cocktails (mostly) live up to the price, but feels like service and decor don’t quite match up. Would love it if Petula’s was a bit more affordable to make it a regular go-to spot, but for now it remains a worthwhile indulgence.Vegetarian options: Great for pescatarian. Veggie options, but not a lot well balanced with protein.“

“The atmosphere, food, service and the team that works there are great. I will go back to try more of the delicious menu items.“

“Food is very good and drinks are great but overall extremely noisy, crowded, and even with a reservation you can expect to be seated 40-45 min after the originally planned time. The place turns into a club vibe with louder bumping music at around 9:30 or 10. Legit wore ear plugs to protect my ears LmaoOrdered patatas paella empanadas and ricotta. Definitely dont miss out of the ricotta. That was the highlight of the night“

“Un lugar muy rico para comer creo que hay meseras que es falta un poco de entrenamiento pero el lugar super agradable y súper“

“I gave a meh review the last time I was here so I thought it would be fair to give a good review this time. I don’t know if they have improved or if it was a matter of the items we picked, but there was a significant difference between the two visits. This time we got the Albondigas, Queso de Cabra, Bruselas a la Sidra, Montadito de Jamon, Costillas de Cordero, and the Dátiles and everything was delicious.The prices are still a bit high, but it is usually with tapas, so with the live music and much better food, it was worth it. Well done T’ahpas!“

“We hosted my bff’s 50th at P10 this past Saturday. The staff was amazing & friendly. Ashley rocked it keeping up with all of our drink orders! Stephanie kept the food coming out on time & hot. I would highly recommend having a celebration here!! Thank you to all the staff! ❤️“

“This place always delivers! It is the rare gem in Boston where the food is worth every penny. The celery Caesar salad, the pizzas (which I would choose over Picco any day!), and the pastas are all consistently solid whether it’s dine in or delivery.“

“Our server Stephanie. C was amazing. We arrived and were seated, waited a few minutes for our server. Stephanie was very apologetic for the wait. She was extremely knowledgeable of the menu and gave suggestions. She was attentive, all around great service.The food was great, atmosphere was amazing and just a vibe.“