España Restaurant

The vibe of the place is simply amazing. We were seated inside which was so convenient as you can enjoy the atmosphere and stay warm in the cool nights. The server was so helpful with his suggestions. The food is so tasty! Full of flavor, properly served and you will be waiting for the next bite to indulge on the combination of flavors. The dessert is simply prefect, not too sweet yet memorable! We went late night so there were out of paella on a busy Sunday night yet it looked so good and I would definitely recommend giving it a try!

España is a great spot for tapas with excellent service, cozy yet busy atmosphere, and some great dishes.

We had the crispy anchovy stuffed olives which were an amazing starter, followed by the patatas bravas, a must in our books. We then tried the charred broccoli which was one of our favourites. Our mains were the cod and the daily paella which consisted of clams, prawns and charred porked belly.

By the time the paella came out I was quite full, and then paella was fairly large. I would recommend it if you have three or more people in your party.

Overall it was a nice experience and would go again!

Nice place on Denman Street in downtown Vancouver. We sat at the bar as the wait for a table was long, especially if you don’t have reservations.

We got the chicarrones (pork belly), roasted spiced eggplant, galacian style grilled squid and pork skewers.

The pork belly and squid were great. The pork skewers were a little dry but that seems normal as I rarely find any place where skewers aren’t dry.

The service was good as they are attentive and the place has an intimate atmosphere.

Have you ever had a craving for a Margarita that just hits the spot?

Well….I like them with a kick, strong and as a bonus, smokey…and that is exactly what I got with the Spicy Smokey Margarita at cozy Espana. Loved it.

Coincidentally, I was also into tapas that night and they delivered that marvellously with the array of Spanish flavours and fresh ingredients it was one of those dine outs that was an experience rather than sit, have a few laughs, eat and go home.

If I were you I would get a little bit of everything off their menu as that would give you close to the 180 degree venture. Ok…my faves this time around….The Margarita, The Eggplant, The peppers and the deep fried olives….oh and The Parmesan Mushroom. That Margarita though….

The atmosphere again was what I was looking for that night….mood lights, comfortable seats, great ventilation and warm and welcoming expert service…..I don’t know…maybe I’m gettin’ old but ….my patience for subpar service is on a massive decline these days. Our server was an absolute pro and with the amazing food and drinks and a “don’t wanna leave” table….Yup.

Yeah…..I think I’ll make another reservation.

A really nice bar/restaurant in the West End of Vancouver. Really nice tapas inspired cuisine from Spain. I loved all of my options, service was excellent and I loved the atmosphere. Perfect date spot. Highly recommended!