BarLola
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 266-1122
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Dartmouth Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 4pm-1am, Sat-Sun 10am-1am
Editorial Review for BarLola – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
With its trendy decor, Spanish-themed libations and authentic tapas, BarLola satisfies both social butterflies and serious-minded diners. The Lolita, the house signature cocktail, combines Stoli, Gran Torres (a Spanish orange-flavored cordial), mango juice and fizzy cava. After-work types split pitchers of fruity sangria while nibbling on Spanish omelettes and squid stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoWith a sunny patio and plenty of bar and dining room seating, patrons rarely have to wait for a seat.
The ExtrasHave them host your private parties and functions--call the restaurant for more information.
User Reviews for BarLola
07/16/2008 Posted by missteeq
Went there last night, was a really good experience. There were no seats available on the patio so we sat inside. The temp was really comfortable- no goosebumps. There were only 2 other parties inside so we had the waitress' undivided attn. Food was great. Had the garlic potatoes, duck stuffed ravioli and crab and shrimp stuffed calamari. The calamari came in a broth that was to die for, we got seconds of the ravioli instead of dessert. Their wine menu only has Spanish wines so that was a nice twist. I will definitely go back. The service was great and food was good, ambience was appealing and the prices were decent. $7 - $10 a plate. Gave it 4 starts because , the tables are very small and too close together. Wouldn't want to be there on a busy night. Wine bottle and glasses were teetering on the table edges. Also legroom wasn't enough. I kept stepping on my date. And the tables weren't high enough for me to cross my legs- can be awkward. Glad the tables beside us were empty so I could stretch out underneath them. And I'm only 5'7". Comm Ave is mostly permit parking, recommend garage around the corner on Newbury Street for $18.
Pros: Service, Parking lot nearby, good food
Cons: Small tables, not enough legroom
06/23/2008 Posted by chickiebaby
My friends and I decided to go to Barlola to hang out, have a light meal and some Sangria. We were seated right away in a lovely room that wasn't too dark nor was it too light. The noise level was conversational and the food was delicious. The portions are quite generous for tapas. I loved the patatas ali oli! However, our fun girls night out came to a screeching halt when we went to leave and my friend reached down to pick her purse up off the floor only to find a cucaracha wandering around the floor near her foot. Ay, papi! Nooo! We jumped up, grabbed our stuff and ran out of the restaurant, pointing and yelping at the waiter to go get it. He did but it still didn't make me feel less buggy and grossed out. What a shame! Minus the uninvited visitor wandering around the dining room, the place was great!
Pros: Great food, large portions, reasonable prices
Cons: an unexpected visitor of the creepy, crawly type
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