Bar Raval - Berlin

We odered olives and bread with artichoke spread for starters and two tapas selections, one vegetarian and one meaty. For starters we got only olives and after that we waited about 30 min for our main course. The bread with artichoke spread came together with main course. That part was ok. The main course was a disappointment. Vegetarian selection was made out of deep fried food which was mostly potatoes. Fried potatoes, tortilla, 3 deep fried spinach-potato croquets, fried green peppers and a slice of grilled bread with mashed tomato on top. The spinach croquets were undercooked, it felt like they were deep frozen and then deep fried. The middle was mushy and gluey. Everything on that plate was so dry, oily and flavorless. The meaty version had 2 meatballs, some deep fried fish-patato balls and some salami. Really disappointing. Service was ok, friendly but slow.

Very good tapas bar; from welcome to service to the delicious tapas everything very good; in any case reserve

It was a pleasant evening, so we sat outside at the Bar Raval and did some people watching while eating tapas. The restaurant is across from the Gorlitzer Park in an arty, diverse district of Berlin (Kreuzberg). The park and casual sidewalk seating gave us the feel of an urban picnic. My husband and I shared the hot mixed tapas plate, which was plenty for two and left us with a very reasonable bill. Everything we ate and the wines we chose were of good quality. We had no reservation, but they took us in and provided excellent service and high quality food. Inside the restaurant is slicker, so guests can select the atmosphere they prefer. Daniel Bruhl was away filming a new movie, but we had fun even without the star power.

We arrived on a Saturday night at 10 a.m. and could not eat outside, because we were told that the neighbours complain about the confusion. the interior of the restaurant is large and there are many busy waiters between the different tables. we have eaten some good tapas, some very good, others normal. I might have expected a little less in the bill, but overall I would say a good Spanish restaurant.

A great tapas bar, where no wish remains open! great eating, cool drinks, nice staff, fast service, anytime again