Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar

4.3

2091 Reviews

$31 to $50

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Solea offers diners a taste of the culinary heritage of Spain right in the heart of Moody Street. Since opening our doors in 2001, we’ve made it our mission to give the Metro West area a reason to look forward to sunset every day of the week. Solea offers an array of Spanish tapas, four types of paella as well as house made churros. We make all sangria in house and offer either by the glass or by the pitcher. Stop by to try our Gambas al Ajillo!

Solea is located in downtown Waltham, MA. We are in the heart of Waltham's restaurant row. City parking lots and street parking are readily available. Solea is close to both Bentley and Brandeis Universities. We are at the corner of Moody and Cushing Streets. We are 4 blocks from the Fitchburg Rail Line.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Spanish
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(781) 894-1805
Website
http://www.soleatapas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Damyen Beckett
Private party facilities
Solea can accommodate groups of 20-250. Call or email for details. Available for all occasions, with private customizable menu , either buffet style or even off the menu.
Private party contact
Parag Patel: (781) 894-1805

Location
388 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453
Neighborhood
Waltham
Cross street
Cushing Street/Walnut St
Parking details
Moody Street offers city lots up and down the street. The following streets have city parking lots: Pine, Spruce, Walnut, and Chestnut. Please DO NOT park behind Solea, it is not our lot and you will get towed.
Public transit
Waltham Commuter Rail is located 4 blocks away.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ensalada Mixta$9.00
Classic Mixed Green Salad w/ White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ensalada del Dia$9.00
Seasonal Salad of the Day
Espinacas Gallegos$9.00
Sautéed Baby Spinach, Garlic, Pine Nuts & Golden Raisins
Coles$9.00
Brussel Sprouts, Bacon, Onion, Sherry Butter
Pao de Queijo$6.00
Tapioca & Cheese Bread
Aceitunas Aliñadas$6.00
Imported Marinated Olives
Pimientos Asados$7.00
Garlic Marinated Roasted Red Peppers
Sopa del Dia$9.00
Seasonal Soup of the Day
Esparragos$9.00
Grilled Asparagus, Garlic-Lemon Aioli, Shaved Manchego
Tostadas de Alcahofas$9.00
Artichoke, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Crostini
Patatas Bravas$8.00
Potatoes w/ Piquant Tomato & Garlic Alioli Sauces
Patatas Fritas$7.00
Basque Fries
Arroz y Habas$8.00
Rice and Beans
Queso de Cabra Montañes*$9.00
Baked Goat Cheese in Tomato Basil Sauce w/ Bread
Buñuelos$10.00
Broccoli & Cauliflower Fritters
Tortilla Espanola$7.00
Potato & Onion Omelette w/ Spicy Creme Fraiche
Coliflor Picante$9.00
Crispy Cauliflower w/ Spicy Red Pepper Sauce
Bread & Spread$4.00

Seafood

Mejillones a la Salmorra*$14.00
Steamed Mussels, Spicy Tomato & Wine Sauce w/ Bread
Gambas al Ajillo*$12.00
Sizzling Garlic Shrimp w/ Bread
Ravioles de Mariscos$10.00
Artichoke Raviolis in a Langostino Cream Sauce
Ceviche del Dia$12.00
Citrus-Marinated Tilapia

Carne

Chuletillas$14.00
Baby Lamb Chops w/ Apricot Glaze
Albóndigas de Cordero$12.00
Lamb Meatballs in Truffle Cream Sauce w/ Bread
Lomo de Buey a las Frutas$13.00
Beef Tenderloin, Apricots, Prunes & Figs w/ Brandy Cream Sauce
Solomillo con Chimichurri*$12.00
Beef Tenderloin on Toast w/ Spicy Herb Sauce
Chorizo a la Plancha$9.00
Grilled Spanish Sausage
Empanada$6.00
Crispy Beef or Chicken Turnover
Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha$11.00
Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Basil Chimichurri Sauce & Marinated Cherry Tomatoes
Pato Braseado$13.00
Roast Duck Leg w/ Berry Sauce

Paellas y Platos

Paellas

Spain's Traditional Saffron Rice (paella) or Pasta with Garlic Aioli (fideuá) Dish

Valenciana$44.00
Chorizo, Chicken, Shrimp, Squid, Scallops & Mussels
Oceano$40.00
Shrimp, Squid, Scallops & Mussels
Pollo y Chorizo$34.00
Chicken Thighs, Chorizo & Garbanzos
Verduras$32.00
Seasonal Vegetables, Garbanzos & Herbs

Postres / Desserts

House Made Desserts

Flan$8.00
House Vanilla Flan, Mocha Caramel Sauce
Fresh Churros con Chocolate$10.00
Cinnamon-Laced Fritters, Dark Chocolate Ganache
Tarta de Chocolate$10.00
Rich Warm Chocolate Lava Cake, Whipped Cream, Strawberries
Quesos y Mermeladas*$12.00
Daily Selection of Cheeses, Quince Paste, Fresh Berries
Solea Sorbet$10.00
Tropical Sorbet with Fresh Berries

Coffee & Tea

Espresso$4.00
Regular or Decaf
Cappuccino$5.00
Regular or Decaf
Freshly Brewed Coffee$3.00
Regular or Decaf
Tazo Tea$3.00
Assorted

Single Malt Scotches

Macallan 12 Year$15.00
Glenfiddich 12 Year$19.00
Glenlivet 18 Year$23.00

After Dinner Drinks

Carajillo$5.00
Espresso Laced with Brandy
Café Español$10.00
Coffee, Brandy, and Licor 43
Café Soleado$10.00
Coffee with any of the following Liquors: Kahlua, Frangelico, Bailey's, Sa,buca, Amaretto, Gran Marnier
Chocolate Martini$12.00
Godiva Chocolate Liqueur, Vodka, Vanilla
Espresso Martíni$12.00
Freshly Brewed Espresso, Vodka, Vanilla, Kahlua, Licor 43

From the Bar

Sangrias

House Made Spanish Sangria Available by the Glass Or the Pitcher (Litro). Approximately four glasses of sangria per litro

Red & White Sangrias To Go$38.00
We are temporarily offering 750mL plastic bottles of our Red & White Sangrias to go. Just add ice & orange slices
Classic Red
Red Wine with Brandy, Orange Juice & Triple Sec
- Glass$11.00
- Litro$35.00
Sparkling White
Cava with Peach Schnapps, Brandy, Mango & Pineapple Juices
- Glass$11.00
- Litro$35.00
Sangria Royal
Red Sangria with Cava & Orange Liqueur
- Glass$12.00
- Litro$42.00
Sangria Del Dia
Ask about our Flavor of the Day
- Glass$12.00
- Litro$42.00

Cocktails

Craft Cocktails Featuring House-Made Mixers and Drink Infusions

Blood Orange Sidecar$14.00
Maker's Mark, Triple Sec, Blood Orange Purée
Basque In the Sun$14.00
Hornitos Reposado, Agave, Fresh Orange & Lime
Ran Kan Kan$12.00
Mezcal, Bacardi Silver, Passion Fruit Liqueur, Mango, Bitters, Fresh Lime
Unpaid Intern$12.00
House-Infused Spicy Tequila, Grapefruit, Chile de árbol, Aperol, Fresh Lime
Blueberry Ginger Mojito$14.00
888 Blueberry Vodka, Ginger Beer, Muddled Mint & Lime
Basil Cucumber Gimlet$14.00
Hendrick's, St. Germain, Muddled Basil, Cucumber & Lime
New Old Fashioned$12.00
Bulleit Rye, Cinnamon-Infused Cherries, House-Marinated Oranges

Cava & Wine

Available by the 6 Oz. Glass or Bottle. Ask About Our Porróns for The Table! Wines are listed lightest to fullest. Vintages subject to change based on availability

Cavas y Rosés

Xarel-Lo Blend, La Cuvee Brut Reserva, Gramona, 2016, Penedés, Spain (Sparkling)
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Pinot Noir, Gelida Brut Reserva, 2015, Sant Sadurni d'Anoia, Spain (Sparkling)
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Garnacha, Breca, 2020, Aragón, Spain (Still)
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00

Tinto ~ Red

Pinot Noir, Luigi Bosca, 2018, Mendoza, Argentina
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Malbec, Cab. Sauv., Merlot, Syrah, Domaine Bousquet, 2019, Mendoza, Argentina
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$48.00
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Sierra Cantabria, 2015, Rioja, Spain
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$50.00
Tempranillo, Viña Eguía Reserva, 2015, Rioja, Spain
- Glass$15.00
- Bottle$55.00
Cab. Franc, Pnot Noir, Malbec, Syrah, Merlot, Quinteto, Loma Larga, 2018, Valle de Casablanca, Chile
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00

Blanco ~ White

Vinho Verde, Twin Vines, JM Fonesca, 2020, Controlada, Portugal
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Verdejoo, Naia, 2019, Rueda, Spain
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$40.00
Albariño, Licia, 2019, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Chardonnay, Lapostolle Grand Selection, 2016, Valle de Casablanca, Chile
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00

Oporto

Taylor Fladgate Late Vintage Port$10.00
10 Year Oporto$10.00
20 Year Oporto$12.00
30 Year Oporto$20.00
40 Year Oporto$34.00
Port Flight$32.00
Four one-ounce samples of our 10, 20, 30, and 40 Year Oportos

Beer

Draft

Lord Hobo 617 Hazy IPA
Zero Gravity Green State Lager
Might Squirrel Cloud Candy New England IPA

Bottle

Estrella Damm (Spain)
Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier (Germany)
21st Ammendment Hell or High Watermelon (San Francisco, CA) (Can)
Amstel Light (Netherlands)
Kaliber Non-Alcoholic (Ireland)

What 2,091 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar delights with a "wonderful food" selection, offering a varied menu perfect for sharing. The "fun atmosphere" and attentive service enhance the dining experience. While some service lapses occur, the "delicious" tapas and vibrant ambiance make it a popular choice on Moody Street.

2,091 Reviews

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Juan
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Unfortunately it is not a Spanish food restaurant. It used to be great. Not anymore.
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Howard
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was great. I had not been there since before COVID but it was as I remember it.
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Paula
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Solea offers many choices of tapas and the food is delicious.
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james
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our choices of tapas were great -- tasty, good size potions, and variety. Price was reasonable.
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Jen
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place for our group of six. Excellent seating so we could talk and catch up. Service was attentive and let us talk. Drinks and food came quickly. We overstayed our time and closed the place because we were having so much fun. They were very kind and let us stay past closing
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LoveSavory
Greater Boston
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We looked forward to what used to be a very pleasant dinner. Unfurtunately,, Solea has changed. We had a 5:30 reservation, not a busy time, as the room was empty except for 2 other small tables. The waiter was friendly. However, he was the only waiter for a large room, certainly not enough servers. We ordered and all the veggie dishes cane out quickly. Then we waited over half an hour for any protein dishes (lamb, salmon, shrimp) and were not hot. One of our veggie dishes was never served at all, and the waiter was very dimissive of not making sure that everything ordered was actually deliverd. The food was not remarkable. Sadly, we will not be going back.
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HP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I made a reservation and rec'd confirmation from OpenTable for Monday, October 21st. The restaurant is CLOSED on Mondays. Surprise!!!!
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Jill
VIP
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was awesome. He had so much knowledge and we felt loved! Such a fun night.
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Kathe
Greater Boston
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We have been to Solea several times over the years, and always enjoy the experience. Our group of four shared several small plates, all of which were excellent: chorizo, potatoes, spinach, olives, and cauliflower. The complementary bread with chickpea spread was also delicious. We also shared the seafood paella, which was a bit disappointing as it lacked flavor, and the squid in it was rather tough. We loved the churros and the vanilla flan for dessert. Service was excellent, our waiter was very pleasant and attentive, and once we ordered, food and beverages were served promptly. Other servers brought extra plates, napkins, and flatware without being asked, which we really appreciated. The sangria was delicious, as always. Definitely recommend Solea.
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Leonard
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Greater Boston
49 reviews
3.0
49 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Not as good as it used to be. Asparagus woody stems not removed. Ceviche was bland. Needed a “kick “. Service disorganized. Paella was still yummy however
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FAQs

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (781) 894-1805.

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 2091 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar

388 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cushing Street/Walnut St
Neighborhood
Waltham
Hours of operation
Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Latin / Spanish, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Moody Street offers city lots up and down the street. The following streets have city parking lots: Pine, Spruce, Walnut, and Chestnut. Please DO NOT park behind Solea, it is not our lot and you will get towed.
Public transit
Waltham Commuter Rail is located 4 blocks away.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Damyen Beckett
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.soleatapas.com/
Phone number
(781) 894-1805
Private party facilities
Solea can accommodate groups of 20-250. Call or email for details. Available for all occasions, with private customizable menu , either buffet style or even off the menu.
Private party contact
Parag Patel: (781) 894-1805

Solea Restaurant and Tapas Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Charcuterí y Especialidades

Charcutería

Plato de Quesos*$12.00

Plato Mixto*$20.00

Jamón Serrano*$14.00

Aceitunas Aliñadas$6.00

Pimientos Asados$7.00

Tapas

Camarones a la Plancha$14.00

Calamares Fritos$13.00

Vegetable

Ensalada Mixta$9.00

Ensalada del Dia$9.00

Espinacas Gallegos$9.00

Coles$9.00

Pao de Queijo$6.00

Aceitunas Aliñadas$6.00

Pimientos Asados$7.00

Sopa del Dia$9.00

Esparragos$9.00

Tostadas de Alcahofas$9.00

Patatas Bravas$8.00

Patatas Fritas$7.00

Arroz y Habas$8.00

Queso de Cabra Montañes*$9.00

Buñuelos$10.00

Tortilla Espanola$7.00

Coliflor Picante$9.00

Bread & Spread$4.00

Seafood

Mejillones a la Salmorra*$14.00

Gambas al Ajillo*$12.00

Ravioles de Mariscos$10.00

Ceviche del Dia$12.00

Carne

Chuletillas$14.00

Albóndigas de Cordero$12.00

Lomo de Buey a las Frutas$13.00

Solomillo con Chimichurri*$12.00

Chorizo a la Plancha$9.00

Empanada$6.00

Pechuga de Pollo a la Plancha$11.00

Pato Braseado$13.00

Paellas y Platos

Paellas

Valenciana$44.00

Oceano$40.00

Pollo y Chorizo$34.00

Verduras$32.00

Postres / Desserts

Flan$8.00

Fresh Churros con Chocolate$10.00

Tarta de Chocolate$10.00

Quesos y Mermeladas*$12.00

Solea Sorbet$10.00

Coffee & Tea

Espresso$4.00

Cappuccino$5.00

Freshly Brewed Coffee$3.00

Tazo Tea$3.00

Single Malt Scotches

Macallan 12 Year$15.00

Glenfiddich 12 Year$19.00

Glenlivet 18 Year$23.00

After Dinner Drinks

Carajillo$5.00

Café Español$10.00

Café Soleado$10.00

Chocolate Martini$12.00

Espresso Martíni$12.00

From the Bar

Sangrias

Red & White Sangrias To Go$38.00

Classic Red