Cafe Marbella Tapas

4.4

421 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

Innovative
Neighborhood gem
Romantic

Cafe Marbella specializes in Basque and Catalonia"s Cuisine.Relocated from its former Peterson Avenue location, Cafe Marbella Settles in Gladstone Park (5527 N. Milwaukee Avenue) . The restaurant's Chef Virgilio Trujillo has cooked In some of the city's favorite spanish -style kitchens, including La Paella and Arco De Cuchilleros. Chef Trujillo has a wide selection of classic dishes like Gazpacho Andaluz, Gambas al Ajillo, Piquillos con Queso de Cabra and Tortilla Espanola. Now serving full bar!
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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday Brunch: 12:00pm - 4:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Monday: Closed
Phone number
(773) 853-0128
Website
http://cafemarbellatapas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Virgilio Trujillo
Catering
Catering menu is based in our regular menu but is not limited to it. By contacting us we can set up a convenient menu.
Private party facilities
For parties of twenty to fifty we offer family style menu.
Private party contact
Maria Roman: (773) 865-8391

Location
5527 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Neighborhood
Jefferson Park
Cross street
W Bryn Mawr Ave
Parking details
Streets...Milwaukee Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Gazpacho Andaluz$7.00
Andalucian gazpacho soup
Aceitunas Alinadas$7.00
Marinated Spanish olives
Ensalada De Aguacate$9.00
Sliced avocado salad
Patatas Ali Oli$6.00
Garlic potato salad
Pipirrana Andaluza Con Gambas$10.00
Sautéed shrimp over tomato, green peppers, and cucumber salad
Alcachofas Con Vinagreta$8.00
Artichoke hearts with Marbella's own vinaigrette
Ensalada Templada$7.00
Warm spinach salad
Piquillos Con Queso de Cabra$9.00
Spanish roasted red peppers stuffed with goat cheese
Tortilla Espanola$7.00
Traditional Spanish potato and onion omelette
Plato De Embutidos$12.00
Chorizo, ham and salchichon platter
Plato De Queso Manchego$11.00
Manchego cheese platter
Ensalada Marbella$10.00
Mixed greens with shrimp and Marbella's vinaigrette
Vegetales a la Plantxa$8.00
Griddled vegetables Marbella style
Ensalada De Pollo$8.00
Mixed greens with sautéed chicken breast
Aguacate Relleno$10.00
Stuffed avocado with shrimp and brandy mayonnaise
Ensalada Riojana$10.00
Sliced ham, chorizo and Manchego cheese served over shredded potatoes with an olive oil infusion

Tapas Calientes / Hot Tapas

Sopa De Ajo$6.00
Castilian garlic soup
Espinacas A La Catalana$7.00
Sautéed baby spinach with onions, apples and raisins
Setas Al Ajillo$7.00
Sautéed portobello mushroom with garlic, thyme, paprika and white wine
Patatas A La Riojana$9.00
Potatoes rioja style with chorizo riojano
Patatas Bravas$6.00
Deep fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce
Gambas Al Ajillo$9.00
Sautéed shrimps with garlic; cayenne, parsley and white wine
Calamares A La Plancha$10.00
Griddle squid seasoned with garlic, parsley and fresh lemon juice
Mejillones En Salsa Verde$9.00
Sautéed mussels with shallots, garlic, parsley and white wine cream sauce
Queso De Cabra Al Horno$8.00
Baked goat cheese with tomato basil sauce
Higos Con Tocino$8.00
Stuffed figs with bacon, served with brandy cream sauce
Pollo A La Navarra$8.00
Chicken strips with red wine sauce
Escalopes De Cerdo$7.00
Sautéed pork scaloppini served with sherry cream sauce
Rossejat De Gambas$10.00
Crispy "pan-fried" angel hair pasta with shrimp
Calamares Al Ajillo$11.00
Sautéed squid rings with garlic, cayenne, paprika, cilantro and lime juice
Albondigas Al Vino Tinto$8.00
Spanish meatballs in a red wine sauce
Champinones Al Ajillo$7.00
Sautéed mushrooms with garlic, cayenne, parsley and white wine

Cocas / Catalonian Flatbreads

Coca de Cebolla y Pimientos$9.00
Catalonian flatbread with caramelized onions, Spanish red peppers and cheese
Cocas$10.00
Catalonian flatbread your choice from the following ingredients (select one please) Shrimp, portobello mushrooms, chicken or chorizo riojano

Platos Principales - Entrees

Suprema De Pollo Marbella$18.00
Stuffed chicken breast with spinach and topped with manchego cheese
Cote De Bouef A La Parrilla$25.00
Grilled New York strip, served with pomme frites
Parrillada De Carnes$24.00
Grilled meat combination seasoned with romesco sauce
Fritura De Mariscos$26.00
Marbella's deep-fried seafood combination with ali oli sauce
Parrillada De Mariscos$24.00
Grilled seafood combination with Marbella's seasoning
Filete San Sebastian$18.00
Sautéed tilapia filet with garlic, cayenne, parsley, paprika and white wine

Paellas

Paella Marinera$20.00
saffron rice with fish and seafood
Paella Valenciana$18.00
saffron rice with pork, chicken, chorizo, squid and mussels
Paella De Gambas$17.00
saffron rice with shrimp
Paella De Pollo$15.00
saffron rice with chicken
Paella Vegetarian$15.00
saffron rice with vegetables

What 421 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
3.9Ambience
3.3Value

Noise • Moderate

421 Reviews

WC
WindyCityLo
VIP
Chicago
196 reviews
5.0
196 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another amazing meal, bringing more "newbies" to the fabulous food and family at Cafe Marbella! Our "go to" place when we're looking to fill our bellies and souls with fabulous tapas! EVERYONE should become "regulars"!
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RobinLLC
Chicago
41 reviews
4.0
41 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was my first time at Cafe Marbella. A friend and I shared 4 entrees and two desserts, brought in a bottle of wine ($10 corkage fee), and our bill came to $72. We thought it was a GREAT value! The food was excellent--not one thing we didn't like--and we could actually talk to one another. The noise was just "talking noise," not loud music or blaring TVs. I have already recommended Cafe Marbella to another friend. I will definitely be back!
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Gogebic
Chicago
35 reviews
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We've driven past here so many times. It is now a destination for us. Great place.
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NenaChitown
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I almost don’t want to share about this place lol! No, but really it is a hidden gem! The tapas, prices, & service was fantastic! Normally, there seems to be an older crowd and never packed, however it was valentines day weekend and it was quite the opposite. Despite the busy night, Marbella’s was on point! My hubby and I had a great date night!
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MarcusQ
Chicago
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all around. Food was very flavorful and waitstaff very attentive
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StephenS
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Been here several times and always pleasing. Great value.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible creative tapas presented thoughtfully and beautifully. Warm service. Great affordable wine list. Homemade desserts. And they have remained consistently great for going on a decade of frequent visits now.
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LoriD
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Not crazy about the small plates. The bill was kind of high with all the dishes ad added up. The spinach salad had way to much dressing. Other then those issues, the food and service was good.
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Connie
VIP
Chicago
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dining at Cafe Marbella is always a wonderful experience. We began with the special avocado salad--one of our favorites--and ended with a slice of goat cheesecake. In between we enjoyed 2 specials, crab stuffed avocados and orange roughy. The food and presentation were superb. If you like tapas, you need to visit this restaurant.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Authentic fresh food that makes you want to visit Spain!
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5527 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Additional information

Cross street
W Bryn Mawr Ave
Neighborhood
Jefferson Park
Hours of operation
Dinner: Sunday Brunch: 12:00pm - 4:00pm - 9:00pm Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm Monday: Closed
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Streets...Milwaukee Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Virgilio Trujillo
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://cafemarbellatapas.com/
Phone number
(773) 853-0128
Catering
Catering menu is based in our regular menu but is not limited to it. By contacting us we can set up a convenient menu.
Private party facilities
For parties of twenty to fifty we offer family style menu.
Private party contact
Maria Roman: (773) 865-8391

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Tapas Frias / Cold Tapas

Gazpacho Andaluz$7.00

Aceitunas Alinadas$7.00

Ensalada De Aguacate$9.00

Patatas Ali Oli$6.00

Pipirrana Andaluza Con Gambas$10.00

Alcachofas Con Vinagreta$8.00

Ensalada Templada$7.00

Piquillos Con Queso de Cabra$9.00

Tortilla Espanola$7.00

Plato De Embutidos$12.00

Plato De Queso Manchego$11.00

Ensalada Marbella$10.00

Vegetales a la Plantxa$8.00

Ensalada De Pollo$8.00

Aguacate Relleno$10.00

Ensalada Riojana$10.00

Tapas Calientes / Hot Tapas

Sopa De Ajo$6.00

Espinacas A La Catalana$7.00

Setas Al Ajillo$7.00

Patatas A La Riojana$9.00

Patatas Bravas$6.00

Gambas Al Ajillo$9.00

Calamares A La Plancha$10.00

Mejillones En Salsa Verde$9.00

Queso De Cabra Al Horno$8.00

Higos Con Tocino$8.00

Pollo A La Navarra$8.00

Escalopes De Cerdo$7.00

Rossejat De Gambas$10.00

Calamares Al Ajillo$11.00

Albondigas Al Vino Tinto$8.00

Champinones Al Ajillo$7.00

Cocas / Catalonian Flatbreads

Coca de Cebolla y Pimientos$9.00

Cocas$10.00

Platos Principales - Entrees

Suprema De Pollo Marbella$18.00

Cote De Bouef A La Parrilla$25.00

Parrillada De Carnes$24.00

Fritura De Mariscos$26.00

Parrillada De Mariscos$24.00

Filete San Sebastian$18.00

Paellas

Paella Marinera$20.00

Paella Valenciana$18.00

Paella De Gambas$17.00

Paella De Pollo$15.00

Paella Vegetarian$15.00

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