Barcelona Tapas Restaurant in Indianapolis, IN will give you an entirely new dining experience. In addition to seeing dried bacalaos and Serrano hams hanging, which is quite traditional, you will get a dining experience that will make you realize all you've missed in the past. The Barcelona Tapas Restaurant is one of two restaurants, with the other being located in St. Louis.
Tapas means "lid" and the tapas custom comes from putting a small cover or lid on a glass of wine at the neighborhood bodegas. Centuries ago, bars, and restaurants had the tradition of serving food as a the accompaniment to wine instead of vice versa as it is today. Food that is tapas style is brought to the table one plate at a time rather than the entire meal. The purpose of this is give the people the chance and opportunity to gossip, visit or just get to know each other. The main purpose is to encourage more table talk and socializing. These are serving and eating traditions as you might see in Barcelona or Madrid.
Barcelona Tapas Restaurant has a full menu consisting of some of the finest cuisine. Some of the items you can expect to see on their lunch menu are Paella Valencia, Fritada or Nicoise Salad. Their Spanish Black Bean soup served up with Sherry Cream is a favorite of most. Their dinner menu offers you some specials including Tortilla Espanola, which is actually an onion and potato omelet served with spinach. Calamari Fritos is a great addition to each meal. You will find these and many more delicious choices. For beverages to compliment the meals, they have a full wine list plus cocktails and martinis.