Olespana

4.1

25 Reviews

$30 and under

Traditional Spanish

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Great for creative cocktails

Authentic Tapas cuisine from Spain with an extensive whiskey menu & unique atmosphere.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
(617) 924-5000
Website
https://www.olespana.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Peter Pinheiro
Catering
If you are planning a celebration, we can help you with everything, we have options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free. Ask us and we will find the best menu for you.
Private party facilities
Enjoy our space with your friends to celebrate your parties, birthdays or whatever you want. We will prepare a special menu for you with the best atmosphere and delicious authentic Spanish cuisine.

Location
645 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472
Area
Watertown
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
T 71
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

25 Reviews

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Christine
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Our meal at Olespana was disappointing. This was our second visit to the restaurant and it was very underwhelming. It took about 10 minutes for anyone to greet us, then once we ordered, most of our food came out before any of the drinks. Finally, after asking for the drinks, someone came over and said that we don't have Manhattans. The restaurant is billed as a whiskey bar and no alternative was offered in place of the Manhattan. The food was fine, but not excpetional. I love the concept, but the service needs to be better.
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dea
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Nothing was good! What a disappointment! We left hungry, just couldn’t eat anything we ordered.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Excellent service!
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Phillip
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Tough to write a review. We made reservations for Saturday, but when we arrived, the restaurant was closed for a fundraiser. They forgot to close the reservation window, so they turned us away. Granted the fundraiser was for a great cause, but at least notify people who made reservations that you are closed. Esta es muy mail hecho.
OlespanaResponded on 12 November 2024
So sorry for the inconvenience Philip, but I can swear you that we closed pentacle the week before just for that event. I wish you could understand, we make mistakes but not last Saturday. Hope see you again. Thanks
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Eve
Greater Boston
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent customer service and the food was delectable. I especially liked the Croquetas de Pollo, Patatas Bravas, Gambas al Ajillo, and Crema Catalana!!
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Anne
Greater Boston
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was good; service was a bit slow. We both speak Spanish and are used to Spanish food. I was thrilled to see some authentic cuisine I recognized from Madrid. The tortilla española was chunkier than what I was used to (potatoes were chopped not sliced) but quite tasty. I hope they will stay in business and improve the decor, especially the outside. Could there be outdoor eating during the summer?
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Estupendo. We were there once for Real Madrid winning the Champions League and again for Espana winning the Euro. Fun atmosphere Great drinks and authentic food. The Langostinos were especially delicious. Gracias.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was absolutely amazing! Only issue was that they ran out of the Estrella beer, please bring it back!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nos gustó mucho la experiencia, justamente celebraban el aniversario y había nuevos platos, como la ensaladilla rusa y los calamares a la andaluza que se echaban de menos en la carta. El servicio correcto, la música española y latina. Se veía limpio y con buen ambiente. Volveremos.
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MelissaR
Greater Boston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 8 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every Spanish dish was a hit here. It’s one of the few tapas places we tried in the Boston area that nailed the simpler Spanish food. I wish they had pan con tomate as I’m sure it would have been great! Only notes are the croquetas and tortilla espanola could have used a smidgen more salt. The tortilla espanola was a little runny on inside but the outer part was perfection and authentic! The ambiance is fun but maybe strange to some (as I’ve read on reviews) with Keno at bar but we were fine with it-have to make a living and they do so with a bar scene. The food is excellent and we’ll go back regularly for it. Try the squid ink pasta paella dish!
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FAQs

Olespana offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (617) 924-5000.

Olespana is rated 4.1 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

645 Mount Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472

Additional information

Area
Watertown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–12:00 am Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Traditional Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
T 71
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Peter Pinheiro
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.olespana.com/
Phone number
(617) 924-5000
Catering
If you are planning a celebration, we can help you with everything, we have options for vegans, vegetarians, gluten-free. Ask us and we will find the best menu for you.
Private party facilities
Enjoy our space with your friends to celebrate your parties, birthdays or whatever you want. We will prepare a special menu for you with the best atmosphere and delicious authentic Spanish cuisine.

Olespana

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What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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