Tapeo is one of the best spanish restaurants in Montreal for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Villeray.
Tapeo doesn't position itself as a Spanish grandmother's kitchen, and that restraint is apparently what makes it work.
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scallop ceviche with gin tonic preparation
grilled octopus
house paella for two
Tapeo works for date night in Villeray because the room and the food both help the evening land. Ceviche de pétoncle ''Gin tonic'' and Pieuvre grillée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,877 Google reviews.
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Tapeo is a Spanish restaurant located in Villeray, Montreal. Tapeo doesn't position itself as a Spanish grandmother's kitchen, and that restraint is apparently what makes it work.
Tapeo is best for date night, neighborhood, dinner, local. Tapeo works for date night in Villeray because the room and the food both help the evening land. Ceviche de pétoncle ''Gin tonic'' and Pieuvre grillée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,877 Google reviews.
Tapeo is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,877 reviews
Start with Ceviche de pétoncle ''Gin tonic'', Pieuvre grillée, Paëlla à la Tapeo and Fideos. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Tapeo holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,877 reviews. Tapeo works for date night in Villeray because the room and the food both help the evening land. Ceviche de pétoncle ''Gin tonic'' and Pieuvre grillée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,877 Google reviews.
Tapeo is located at 511 Rue Villeray, Montréal, QC H2R 0B6, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes, Tapeo accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.
Yes — Tapeo is tagged for date night dining. Tapeo works for date night in Villeray because the room and the food both help the evening land. Ceviche de pétoncle ''Gin tonic'' and Pieuvre grillée also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,877 Google reviews.
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