{"id":16213,"date":"2014-07-24T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-24T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteaway.pl\/en\/?p=16213"},"modified":"2018-06-06T10:24:11","modified_gmt":"2018-06-06T08:24:11","slug":"perfectly-spanish-tapas-gastrobar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteaway.pl\/en\/2014\/07\/24\/perfectly-spanish-tapas-gastrobar\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfectly Spanish in Tapas Gastrobar"},"content":{"rendered":"

When I first read about Tapas Gastrobar<\/a>,<\/strong> that was opening on ul. Grzybowska in Warsaw, I already knew I have to be there. I only wondered why is it opening in Hilton… I thought that it was going to be a part of the hotel and tapas have nothing in common with fancy hotels. I was wrong about that. On the other hand I was hoping to finally eat some real tapas in a cool, lively place that at least vaguely resembles a Spanish bar. Unfortunately, none of the tapas bars we have visited in Warsaw before resembled Spanish tapas bars.. So we waited for the first possibility to go there with friend and without Maks to try some tapas.<\/p>\n

We finally made it! We got out of the taxi in pouring rain before the Hilton building and immediately noticed a bright and simple interior and the floor imitating colourful tiles popular in such places in Spain. Wooden tables and a large TAPAS<\/strong> and COCINA<\/strong> (meaning kitchen) signs. Lots of bar seats, a large standing area. We sit at the table since we plan to eat a lot \u2013 it\u2019s going to be more comfy!<\/p>\n

Tapas Gastrobar<\/strong>has no concession yet, but you can buy wine next door and therefore we\u2019re drinking red. Not in wine glasses but in small ones – like in Spain. I like it and I feel happily excited that I will finally find my beloved Spanish flavours and maybe even the atmosphere that resembles the vibe of the bars in Madrid, Barcelona and San Sebastian? Let\u2019s try some tapas!<\/p>\n

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\"Tapas

the interior makes us feel hopeful<\/p><\/div>\n

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In places like Tapas Gastrobar<\/strong> you definitely SHOULDN\u2019T order a meal just for you. You should eat from common plates, order a few or even a dozen tapas “para picar<\/em>” and nibble on them with your friends. Therefore we order a whole lot of different tapas, especially with the prices being on a regular tapas level \u2013 PLN 6-20 for a portion. Only the shrimps with garlic and Jam\u00f3n Iberico<\/strong> cost more (PLN 35), but as the staff suggests, they are also worth trying.<\/p>\n

I order las croquetas<\/strong> (PLN 12), patatas bravas, <\/strong>potatoes with some spicy sauce (PLN 12) and las rabas de calamar<\/strong> (PLN 20). \u0141ukasz adds tiny fish boquerones en vinagre<\/strong> (PLN 16) and shrimp fry-ups with mussels paste<\/strong> (PLN 14). Our friends add olives<\/strong> (11 z\u0142), el pan tumaca <\/strong>(PLN 6), typical Catalonian toasts with shredded tomatoes and chorizo in white wine<\/strong> (PLN 15). They also choose las patatas y sus 6 salsas<\/strong> (PLN 16), French fries with six different sauces. I can hear my Spanish heart feelling a bit rebellious but whatever, let them have the French Fries! We also order el caz\u00f3n adobado<\/strong> (PLN 16) a snack well regarded in Spain \u2013 little pieces of small marinated shark. That\u2019s all! I give up on tortilla de patatas this time. I will surely be back for it! <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start!<\/p>\n

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\"olives,

olives first<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"patatas

perfect patatas bravas \u2013 like in Madrid!<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Tapas

el pan tumaca tastes just like in Catalonia<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Tapas

crispy skin and melting filling of croquetas<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"chorizo

chorizo in white wine<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Tapas

delicious sauces to go with the French Fries<\/p><\/div>\n

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Tapas look perfect and taste delicious. They serve it one after another and we can\u2019t keep up with the tasting. Patatas bravas<\/strong> come with an amazing sauce, just like in Madrid. Croquetas are among the best I have ever tried. I\u2019m in Spanish paradise! Apart from tapas, the menu includes sandwiches (bocatas<\/em>) and main courses such as paella, dorada bilbaina (Bilbao style?;)) or las albondigas<\/em> (meat balls). We \u201conly\u201d take la coca mallorquina<\/strong> (PLN 15 ) a meal popular in Catalonia or in Balearic islands, a bit similar to pizza. Our version includes a sausage (sobrasada<\/em>), cheese and quince marmalade. It tastes good and even our friend likes it, even though she does not like meat and sausages in general.<\/p>\n

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\"la

la mallorquina<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Tapas

shrimps with garlic and jamon<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"el

el cazon adobado, dogfish \u2013 a little shark<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"boquerones,

boquerones \u2013 available both in en vinagre and fritos (fried) version<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Tapas

Fry-ups with mussels paste \u2013 not too Spanish, but the what a great idea for a paste!<\/p><\/div>\n

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I wouldn\u2019t be myself If I didn\u2019t try Chocolate con churros<\/strong> in such place. They have it on the dessert menu. Churros with hot chocolate still make me think about Sunday breakfasts while I was on Erasmus programme in Madrid and… about the first visit at my friend\u2019s in Madrid who took me to the oldest Chocolateria San Gines.<\/strong> People say churros<\/em> are too greasy and sweet and that the chocolate looks more like a cream or pudding (depending on the place) than like a drink. In Tapas Gastrobar they have a clever way of pricing the chocolate \u2013 you pay PLN 7 for the chocolate and PLN 1.5 for each churro<\/em>. It\u2019s for you to decide how much do you want to eat and you can make it a modest dessert if you want. We also tray crema catalana<\/strong> (PLN 12) with perfectly crispy topping but it\u2019s the chocolate that wins. Thick, perfect, very chocolate, wow! A paradise. Not only Spanish but also chocolate].<\/p>\n

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\"churros

churros con chocolate<\/p><\/div>\n

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PS. During our 2 hour visit the bar became really crowded! The vibe has the potential to resemble Spain!<\/p>\n

PS2. What else can I say? It\u2019s amazing! I want to come back! Like now! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tapas Gastrobar<\/strong><\/p>\n

ul. Grzybowska 63<\/p>\n

tel. 22 324 57 81<\/p>\n

tel. 22 251 13 10<\/p>\n

opening hours:<\/p>\n

Mon – Thu. 12.00 to the last customer (kitchen to 23.00)<\/p>\n

Fri – Sat 12.00 to the last customer (kitchen to 24.00)<\/p>\n

Sun 12.00-19.00 (kitchen to 18.00)<\/p>\n

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