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La Marcha Tapas Bar is a Michelin-recognized, Best of the Bay award-winning Spanish restaurant in Berkeley. Join us for Weekend Brunch in Berkeley, featuring Spanish-inspired dishes like our ‘Real’ Benedict, Brunch Paella, and Gazpacho Bloody Mary. Enjoy our famous Happy Hour (Mon-Fri, 4-6 PM) with a complimentary tapa with every drink, or indulge in our Late-Night Happy Hour for bold flavors and great drinks. Whether you’re here for brunch, tapas, or cocktails, experience the best of Spain right here in the Bay Area!
Rustic-chic bistro known for paella & tapas, plus Spanish drinks & complimentary happy-hour snacks.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4 PM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM, 4 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–3 PM, 4 PM–12 AM |
| Monday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4 PM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4 PM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–3 PM, 4 PM–12 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2026 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
Phone: (510) 288-9997
Website: http://www.lamarchaberkeley.com/
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Reservations: opentable.com
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La Marcha is currently the only Spanish restaurant in Northern California featured in the Michelin Guide.
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Jenny Tang
The food itself was good. I haven’t had Spanish cuisine before, so it was new and interesting to me. Our favorites were the Colifor, Buñuelos, Hamburguesas Morunas, and Arroz Negro. The flavors were solid, though some dishes leaned on the saltier side for my personal preference. That said, paying $65 for a paella with such a small amount of protein is disappointing. Especially compared to the advertised picture of Arroz Negro.
The restaurant had a very chill, relaxed, atmosphere. A good place for a casual outing or evening date. Everything was clean and pleasant.
We had a weekday reservation at 5pm and spent a little over an hour and a half dining, during which there was almost no service at all. At least 3-5 tables were empty throughout the entirety of our meal, so it definitely wasn’t due to the restaurant being overwhelmed. After placing our initial order, we didn’t see our server for 45 minutes (time stamped, yes). When we wanted to order more food, we had to ask the food runner to find someone. Even then, it took another 15 minutes before someone finally came to take our order.
No one refilled our water even once, and no one checked in to see if we needed anything. We saw servers refilling water at other tables, but they never came to ours. Servers were basically nowhere to be found, to the point where when I finally saw one closing out another table, I handed her my card before she could run away because I was worried she’d disappear again and we wouldn’t be able to pay for another business day.
We added a bottle of sparkling water to our bill before closing it out but it wasn’t brought out until we were waiting at the door ready to leave, that was also after when we had to ask again for it.
At no point were we acknowledged for being ignored. Nothing like “It’s busy tonight” or “We’re short staffed”. We would’ve understood if there were special circumstances, but we received nothing aside from what felt like attitude and impatience from the waitresses. (God bless them, hope they had a better night than I did)
The experience left us speechless. For a place where per-person spending is $100+, the service was shockingly bad (although is it really “bad” if it were nonexistent?) The menu deserved better service. Just stick to DoorDashing or takeout.
Hopefully others won’t have the same experience we did.
Edit: The owner kindly reached out to us in regard to our experience. We appreciated the effort from their end to better the situation and improve their quality of service.
… moreThe restaurant had a very chill, relaxed, atmosphere. A good place for a casual outing or evening date. Everything was clean and pleasant.
We had a weekday reservation at 5pm and spent a little over an hour and a half dining, during which there was almost no service at all. At least 3-5 tables were empty throughout the entirety of our meal, so it definitely wasn’t due to the restaurant being overwhelmed. After placing our initial order, we didn’t see our server for 45 minutes (time stamped, yes). When we wanted to order more food, we had to ask the food runner to find someone. Even then, it took another 15 minutes before someone finally came to take our order.
No one refilled our water even once, and no one checked in to see if we needed anything. We saw servers refilling water at other tables, but they never came to ours. Servers were basically nowhere to be found, to the point where when I finally saw one closing out another table, I handed her my card before she could run away because I was worried she’d disappear again and we wouldn’t be able to pay for another business day.
We added a bottle of sparkling water to our bill before closing it out but it wasn’t brought out until we were waiting at the door ready to leave, that was also after when we had to ask again for it.
At no point were we acknowledged for being ignored. Nothing like “It’s busy tonight” or “We’re short staffed”. We would’ve understood if there were special circumstances, but we received nothing aside from what felt like attitude and impatience from the waitresses. (God bless them, hope they had a better night than I did)
The experience left us speechless. For a place where per-person spending is $100+, the service was shockingly bad (although is it really “bad” if it were nonexistent?) The menu deserved better service. Just stick to DoorDashing or takeout.
Hopefully others won’t have the same experience we did.
Edit: The owner kindly reached out to us in regard to our experience. We appreciated the effort from their end to better the situation and improve their quality of service.
Pom Chochee
I just went there to have lunch today, 1/17/2026). Food is very delicious. patella sea food, Brussels sprouts and octopus are my favorite dishes . Our waiter is very nice, very good services and polite. He recommended what we should order, we ordered whatever he recommended. It turned out they are very good choices. We are 5 of us and we really enjoyed it. We will go back again ❤️
… moreA S
Absolutely outstanding experience!
Everything we tried was so good that I’d come back and order it all again — and probably will. The tapas were amazing: octopus, calamari, Brussels sprouts, pork belly, and focaccia — every dish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The paella with rabbit and duck was simply exceptional.
Our server Nelly made the evening even better — friendly, attentive, and never intrusive. The whole atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming.
We’re quite picky about food, but this place truly impressed us. Definitely coming back more than once!
Thank you
… moreEverything we tried was so good that I’d come back and order it all again — and probably will. The tapas were amazing: octopus, calamari, Brussels sprouts, pork belly, and focaccia — every dish was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The paella with rabbit and duck was simply exceptional.
Our server Nelly made the evening even better — friendly, attentive, and never intrusive. The whole atmosphere felt cozy and welcoming.
We’re quite picky about food, but this place truly impressed us. Definitely coming back more than once!
Thank you
Eddie Will Ashley III
I’m back here for the second time, and wow, this is seriously one of the best Spanish restaurants I’ve ever had in the San Francisco Bay Area! My wife and I went on my birthday, and we kicked things off with the Berros Salad. It was one of the most delicious salads I’ve had in ages. The spinach was just lightly cooked with a sprinkle of quinoa, but tons of jamon serrano.
Then, we had the pulpo, and I have to say, this octopus was cooked perfectly. It was topped with parsnips puree and garbanzos. After that, we had the arroz negra paella, which was absolutely yummy! It was covered in squid ink with fennel sausage, clams, and oyster aioli.
The paella was about $55, but it could easily feed two people very comfortably. We even brought some leftovers for my lunch the next day. To wrap up the night, we had churros con chocolate. The churros were delightful and sweet, and the warm chocolate sauce just melted in my mouth!
For two people, we spent around $100 before tips, which included two appetizers, one large entree, and dessert. If you’re in the area, I recommend this place as a great spot for family gatherings, dinner dates, or even a birthday celebration!
… moreThen, we had the pulpo, and I have to say, this octopus was cooked perfectly. It was topped with parsnips puree and garbanzos. After that, we had the arroz negra paella, which was absolutely yummy! It was covered in squid ink with fennel sausage, clams, and oyster aioli.
The paella was about $55, but it could easily feed two people very comfortably. We even brought some leftovers for my lunch the next day. To wrap up the night, we had churros con chocolate. The churros were delightful and sweet, and the warm chocolate sauce just melted in my mouth!
For two people, we spent around $100 before tips, which included two appetizers, one large entree, and dessert. If you’re in the area, I recommend this place as a great spot for family gatherings, dinner dates, or even a birthday celebration!
Jeremy Rosebrook
My second time here was very disappointing. I received a gift card for La Marcha back in 2021 and had a lovely dinner. Food and service were both wonderful. After realizing I sill had $57 in credit on the gift card, we decided to go here for lunch on 11/24/2025. We looked at the lunch menu on their website and we were very much looking forward to two of the sandwiches on the menu. Once we sat down, we were given a menu that was completely different, and we probably should have just left. Our server told us the menu changes monthly and they must not have changed it on the website. Since none of the non-taps dishes interested us, we ended up ordering from the tapas menu and they were just ok. Nothing special. When I went to pay, I was told my gift card had expired which is illegal in California. Our server didn’t even try to figure out why it wasn’t working. I definitely will not be going back here.
… moreVanessa
The food is good and presentation very nice. Very spaniard with its flavors with a bit of a twist. Good place to order different dishes and share. It wasn’t mind blowing but okay. Calamari with squid ink was and seafood paella wished it had more seafood but still very good. More on the $$$ side. Cons: The drinks are terrible…water taste better They all tasted bad and nothing like we expected with no good flavor. The food tastes a long time to get to your table. Wouldn’t drive all the way to Berkeley again for this but if I was in the area just maybe might come in to try a new item off the menu…maybe
… moreCole Ehmke
Thoroughly enjoyed two dinners here – one with live music. Recommend a reservation. Standouts for my party include the fried calamari, the paellas (marinera and valenciana), and the churros.
… moreRw Smith
This used to be an absolutely terrific paella place. After COVID, though, their prices skyrocketed and they started using lower quality ingredients. The last time we were there, we ordered the paella agsin,ceven though the price was double what it had bern, but we figured they must have improved on an already great meal. No. We each felt the chicken was now chunks from frozen breaded packages, the rice was over cooked with no crust, the peas had an odd taste and there were fewer shrimp. Andhe serving was smaller. All in all, we felt it had fallen far from what it once was. Which is a shame, because it’s a nice environment and the staff is great.
… moreG Fong
We went for Sunday brunch. All the food was very good. Unfortunately, service was not very attentive. It can be loud while having a conversation.
… moreD H
This was a great little gem that hits the spot! All the food we ordered was delicious – seafood paella, croquet, the shrimp – were the top favorite. The flavor was spot on, and it was very well seasoned and balanced. The paella has a nice crispy Socarrat layer but wished it had more. The calamari was good and fresh (as is everything else) but we wish there was a bit more crispness. The drinks were also nice and refreshing. Only wished the old fashioned had a large ice cube, but no biggy. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed this little gem and would definitely come back if we’re in the hood
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