Solric Alta Taverna
A Mediterranean gem in Tarragona's historical square, serving exceptional paella, classic tapas, and fresh seafood.
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Solric Alta Taverna
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Must-see attractions
A Mediterranean gem in Tarragona's historical square, serving exceptional paella, classic tapas, and fresh seafood.
"The best paella I've ever had, in an amazing historical square setting."
Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours for excellent service and food recommendations, or make reservations for weekends.
Seafood Lover's Paradise
Must-try seafood tapas include octopus, red prawns, baby squid, and chippirones for a heavenly experience.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Price
Mid-range
Address
Plaça de la Font, 31, 43003 Tarragona, Spain
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Best Paella in Tarragona
Experience the best paella ever tasted, a true culinary delight that elevates this classic dish to new heights.
Tapas with a View
Savor high-quality classic tapas on their terrace, perfect for people-watching in a historical square.
Heavenly Seafood Tapas
Indulge in a variety of seafood tapas like red prawns and baby squid, described as pure heaven.
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Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours for excellent service and food recommendations, or make reservations for weekends.
Seafood Lover's Paradise
Must-try seafood tapas include octopus, red prawns, baby squid, and chippirones for a heavenly experience.
Shareable Starters
Opt for starters or sharing plates to sample a wider variety of dishes at reasonable prices.
Beer Enthusiast's Dream
Enjoy an assorted tap station with a variety of beers to delight any beer lover.
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Avoid Peak Times
Visit during off-peak hours for excellent service and food recommendations, or make reservations for weekends.
Seafood Lover's Paradise
Must-try seafood tapas include octopus, red prawns, baby squid, and chippirones for a heavenly experience.
Shareable Starters
Opt for starters or sharing plates to sample a wider variety of dishes at reasonable prices.
Beer Enthusiast's Dream
Enjoy an assorted tap station with a variety of beers to delight any beer lover.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Solric Alta Taverna garners praise for its excellent food, particularly the paella and seafood tapas, and friendly service. Diners enjoy the historical square setting and terrace seating. However, some reviews mention small portions and high prices for certain dishes, and one review cited issues with moldy bread and cold mussels.
"They say don’t hit up restaurants in main squares when in Europe but, this is one of those instances where it’s not true. We arrived in Tarragona past 12:30 and needed somewhere to eat and this place looked good so we chose it. I’m really glad we did because we got amazing food! I ordered anchovies and they got a salad with goat cheese plus a vegetable paella. And that paella was honestly the best paella I’ve had ever. No other paella I’ve had matched up to what I had at that location. Amazing food in a historical square. It really is the best combination. I couldn’t ask for a better meal."
Irwin Mier
"Well cooked food, wonderful service, and he gave us a bottle of house wine for free! Stunning value."
La Canela
"Not the most crowded there, but amazing octopus (pulpo !) recommended by the waiter and reallly very good. They told us in advance what was not available, deserve to come back !"
David Nodar
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guests rave about the paella, and seafood tapas like octopus, red prawns, baby squid, and chippirones are highly recommended.
Yes, especially if you plan to visit during peak times or weekends, as seating can be limited due to the restaurant's popularity.
Yes, the restaurant has a large outdoor seating area, perfect for enjoying tapas while people-watching in the historical square.
Yes, the restaurant features an assorted tap station with a variety of beers, making it a delight for beer enthusiasts.
While starters and sharing plates offer good value, some main courses or specific items like gambas can be considered expensive by some diners.
The menu includes vegetable paella and other options, but specific vegetarian dishes are not detailed in the provided data.
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And Solric Alta Taverna is my go-to place for tapas in the Tarragona Old Town. Located in the Plaça de la Font, the square in front of the Town Hall, there’s nothing better than enjoying some tapas in their terrace and watch people. They have a wonderful variety of high quality classic tapas, and an assorted tap station that will delight beer lovers.
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