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Main dining room - Catalú, Charlotte, NC

Catalú

4.5
4.5
229 Reviews
$30 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
Serving classic Spanish recipes with a contemporary twist.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (980) 236-8757
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Our cuisine remains true to traditional Spanish recipes, yet with a contemporary twist, reflecting the unique touch of Que Hospitality located in the heart of Charlotte's South End.
  • Private party contact
    Danielle Carbajal : (678) 447-5057

Offers

  • HALF OFF BOTTLES

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 17:00 - 21:30
    Join us on Wednesdays for Half Off Wine Bottles! Pick from any of our Spanish Wine exclusive selection!

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  • HALF OFF COCKTAILS

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - 17:00 - 21:30
    Join us on Tuesdays and enjoy all of our signature cocktails for Half Off! *Sangria Pitchers excluded.

    HALF OFF COCKTAILS photo
  • HALF OFF PAELLAS

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 - 15:00, 15:00 - 20:30
    All of our Paellas are Half Off on Sundays! Available during brunch hours and dinner! For the perfect experience, pair the Paella with tapas and a bottle of wine!

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What 229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Catalú offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing food and service." The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Spanish tapas and innovative cocktails. Patrons rave about "exceptional service" from staff like Diamond and Jake, while standout dishes include the "black rice paella" and "octopus." Ideal for celebrations and tapas lovers, Catalú promises a memorable visit.

229 Reviews
  1. Asia

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The atmosphere is beautiful and well decorated. The bathroom was clean and well maintained. Our server was very kind and attentive. The music in the background was at a reasonable level and added to the experience. The food was absolutely delectable! I will definitely be back!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We arrived at 9:23pm for a 9:45pm reservation and the restaurant was able to seat us early, which was much appreciated. Once seated the server whose section we were seated in, never acknowledged us by saying hello, offering water, or communicating that she was busy and someone else would be with us shortly. We were completely ignored for 10 minutes before she was within an ear shot and my husband said excuse me. I believe she pretended not to hear him, because she went to talk to the hostess and pointed at the table. The hostess then came to our table to apologize that the server was busy and unable to attend to us and there was a mixup, but a server would be over soon. There were 2 servers in the area attending to guests, and both servers never acknowledged us until the host apologized and offered to compensate the first round of drinks. In my opinion, the servers saw us and chose not to pay attention because they did not want to take on another table, which made us feel that we were looking for a favor to be served water. Finally the woman server came over to give us water and she was extremely cold, while she was friendly with other guests. 5 minutes later our server, Miguel came to take our order. He did a good job, but the prior situation made us feel unwelcome all together and ruined the experience.

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  3. MarkH

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Spanish tapas in a restaurant with a great vibe! Prices are very reasonable. Wait staff is friendly and responsive.

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  4. debra

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and ambiance. It was restaurant week so ordered that special along with the Paella. So delicious. Loved it!

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  5. Jason

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious. Wonderful menu options. Our server was fantastic. Our only complaint was that we were asked to leave just 3 minutes shy of the 2 hours window which is allotted for reservations on the weekends or on busy nights. To be fair, they did let us know upon check-in and the server reminded us when taking our order. It felt that the actual “kicking us out” could have been handled more gracefully by the GM. That being said, great restaurant—just be aware that they want your seat so don’t plan to linger.

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  6. Jebidiah

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Literally, just ok. Better tapas places in the area.

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  7. Tom

    VIP

    Richmond

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely one of our best food and beverage experiences in Charlotte! Absolutely AMAZING food! Charcuterie, various tapas plates, and the paella were ALL amazing! Bar service was stellar. Ops Manager for the chain ended up being our bar tender for the evening and his wine knowledge was sommelier-level to say the least! Highly recommend doing the 4 courses: a charcuterie plate, some tapas, depending on how many are in your party, but also order a paella early on in your sitting (it does take 30-40 min to properly prepare). We chose the beef variation of paella and had some seafood in the various tapas plates we chose. Had three diff deserts at the end, all amazing (but I personally liked the chocolate cake, don't remember it's exact name, the best) There was three of us in our party and we all shared amongst ourselves. Beer selection is limited but still quality. HIGHLY recommend! We were sent there by their executive chef whom we met at their "taco bar" location, Que Fresa Taqueria & Bar, in Wesley Heights, which is also GREAT!

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  8. Jim

    VIP

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, great service and great, authentic music. Will definitely go back.

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  9. Angela

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the third time we’ve gone - the food was just as good as when they opened. Everything we ordered was amazing! And the service was fantastic - has been every time.

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  10. Anita

    VIP

    Charlotte

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience we had dining at Catalu! The food was very flavorful & the cocktails innovative. The star of this dining experience was Carolina, our the service staff member. She was knowledgeable, provided suggestions, many we took her up on, & did it all with a smile & light hearted personality. Definitely will return to try more menu items.

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Catalú is rated 4.5 stars by 229 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 34 times today
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135 New Bern St., Charlotte, NC 28217

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    New Bern St and South Boulevard.
  • Area
    Charlotte
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    New Bern Station.
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly
  • Phone number
    (980) 236-8757
  • Private party facilities
    Our cuisine remains true to traditional Spanish recipes, yet with a contemporary twist, reflecting the unique touch of Que Hospitality located in the heart of Charlotte's South End.
  • Private party contact
    Danielle Carbajal : (678) 447-5057
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