Iberia

We’ve been coming here for years to celebrate family milestones—what started as six of us is now eight, with babies born and grown along the way. The owners, a wonderful husband-and-wife team, make you feel like part of the family, and their care shows in every detail. The space is cozy and inviting, the food is consistently outstanding, and the desserts are absolutely delicious—you truly can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. The paella, in particular, is unmatched in the Bay Area; even Telefèric’s doesn’t come close. And the place does not blast music, so you can actually talk! And hear what is being said to you! We will keep coming!

Lovely place. The restaurant has an old world feel, quaint, and cozy inside. They have happy hour from 4-6pm with delicious small plates, and cocktails. We ordered the lobster paella, fried artichokes, and the Montadito De Lomo… all spectacular. Truly authentic cusine. Parking is not bad if you arrive early. Bartender was friendly. My only complaint is how warm it was inside while sitting at the bar. The other side of the restaurant seemed much cooler. Could have been a female thing. 😄 Overall, delicious cuisine —will visit again.

Tucked away on a quiet stretch of El Camino Real in Belmont, this restaurant is a hidden gem in the Bay Area food scene. Serving a variety of traditional Spanish fare, such as paella, pulpo a la brasa, and tortilla de patatas, along with many other tapas, this beautiful restaurant offers a tranquil, intimate atmosphere ideal for romantic dinners and special occasions. They also have a cozy bar area with couches and a more casual dining space, making it a great spot for relaxed get-togethers, especially during happy hour. My favorite dish is the callos a la madrileña (trotter and tripe stew). I would return to this place just for that dish any chance I get.

Wonderful place. Charming, old world atmosphere. Jose Luis truly has a gem! Vanessa was a fabulous server and food was delicious! I'm looking forward to coming back soon. *PS: the heart on Calamari photo didn't come that way, I used the roasted pepper strip served with the dish to make it, but it sure describes how I felt about it!

The food was delicious, we had some of the best wine we’ve had in ages, the service was prompt and professional, and the atmosphere was lovely. This place is such a gem. We’ve tried a few paellas around the bay and this was easily the best (Zuzu in Napa was excellent as well). It reminded me of some of the best meals we’ve had in Europe, and I’m just waiting for some family to visit to have an excuse to go back.