Great ambiance, great drinks but the paella was just a little bit bland for my liking! For $60 I expected the seafood paella to blow my socks off but it was just okay. The mussels in garlic sauce though, oh my god. They were by far the best thing we had on the menu. Melt-in-your mouth tender and we had to get two bread baskets to lap up all of the sauce it came with. If it wasn’t socially acceptable I would’ve licked the plate clean. Pricey place but a few items (mussels, cocktails) are worth it!

I was invited to Aioli Bodega Espanola for a holiday lunch get together with fellow staff co-workers. It’s my first time here. The lunch was on a Tuesday (12/5) afternoon. Never had Spanish food before so was really looking forward to the experience. The restaurant dining area is a bit tight between tables but the owners seem to manage the space well. Our server was friendly and hospitable. She read through the days special and offered us options for drinks. She tended to our needs and took care of us. Service is a 5/5. Our food once ordered came within 15 minutes. It was warm but cooler than expected. Presentation of the dishes were ok probably deserving a 4/5. I ordered the Ravioles Caseros, a house made ravioli stuffed with herbs and fontina cheese, in a shiitake mushroom sauce. It was yummy and is different from other raviolis I’ve had at Italian eateries; but this is Spanish food and I enjoyed my meal. A 4.5/5. Value to price ratio is about a 4/5. Prices are on the higher side compared to other eateries in the area. Overall experience is about a 4/5. In all, Aioli Bodega Espanola offers a unique dining experience unlike other eateries. It’s not your common American, Italian, Mexican, or Asian cuisine. So if you’re looking for something different and are okay with paying extra for the experience, Aioli Bodega Espanola should top your list. If you find this review helpful, give the thumbs up button a tap below!