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Restaurant Guide

Barlata

Categories:
  • Tapas

Essential Information

4901 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA

510-450-0678

The authentic taste of the Iberian Peninsula arrives in Temescal via Catalan-born chef Daniel Olivella, putting Barlata on the East Bay map as the most genuine of local tapas joints. A blackboard lists the small-plate delights—dominated by seafood such as bonito tuna, anchovies, sardines, squid, octopus, clams, scallops and shrimp with a healthy mix of cured meats, chorizo, sausage, rabbit and vegetable concoctions thrown in—which, at $5 to $14 apiece, seem downright recession friendly. Assorted pinchos at the bar, an all-Spanish wine list (cava and sherry, too), memorable postre and affordable digestifs complete the experience, enhanced also by red walls and the décor of a kick scooter, pop-art paintings of tin can goods (or latas, which on occasion do duty as serving dishes) and an enormous paella pan. Serves dinner daily, lunch Wed.–Fri. and weekend brunch.

Additional Information

Area: Temescal

Price: $$-$$$

Features:
Beer And Or Wine
Credit Cards Accepted
Wheelchair Accessible

Website: http://www.barlata.com