Der Spanier El Español in Bonn

The most delicious is the aioli, which you can also buy there to take home.

Best Spanish restaurant in Bonn!

Authentic Spanish cuisine in the heart of Bonn! Fantastic tapas, great wines, and super friendly service. Especially recommended: the gambas al ajillo and the Serrano ham. The atmosphere is fantastic; you feel like you're in Spain – highly recommended!

Simply outstanding! Everything was perfect. There's nothing more to say. Go! Enjoy! Reservations are recommended.

The food was good, but the atmosphere was a bit sterile and strange. Everything was a bit strange: you get bottles inside and pay later, you can't get a glass of wine, only bottles, the food doesn't arrive at the same time but is brought out randomly...

A piece of Spain in Bonn. And so delicious. The Spaniard will be at the top of our list for our next visit to Bonn. Thanks for the lovely evening.

The absolute best restaurant in Bonn—I have nothing to add!

Super Spanish food and a great atmosphere in this place, especially on a Tuesday evening. The tapas are all excellent, and you can simply get your own beer from the fridge. 😀

A really cute restaurant with a super relaxed atmosphere. You can help yourself to drinks straight from the fridge and snack on tapas while you're there :) I especially recommend the tortillas and croquetas. Every now and then, they play live music for a few songs. There's a large selection of wine, which is relatively inexpensive and really delicious!

The food was mediocre at best, quite salty, and the aioli was mushy. The albóndigas were very firm with peas and carrots from a jar. Only the papas bravas were okay. The service was completely indifferent; there wasn't even a greeting. It's a shame, but I don't understand the good reviews.

An absolute disappointment! The service was practically nonexistent; no one explains anything, and you constantly have to chase the waiter. We waited for half an hour to an hour for our food, only to receive it incomplete. In the end, they even told us that certain dishes were no longer available, but you only find out when you ask. On top of that, they brought us a dish we never ordered, and we still had to pay for it. The whole thing was just chaotic, ridiculous, and unprofessional. The food itself was completely basic and nothing special. Never again!

A simple restaurant with an attached small Spanish/Portuguese supermarket. A very extensive tapas menu, fresh and delicious, with good value for money. The paella is also highly recommended. My absolute favorite Spanish restaurant.

The food tastes good, especially the patatas bravas, puff pastry parcels and the homemade garlic cream with flatbread.

We had a very good dinner. The food was good value for money. There was a slight mix-up with the order, but everything was resolved. It was a bit warm inside.

So delicious and a great, relaxed atmosphere. Great value for money!

Attention: Bread basket offer at the beginning costs extra!

I called to make a reservation, but they said there were seats available if I came now. The employee just hung up. When I went, they said there were no seats available. The employee said that his boss answered the phone, but the boss didn't know the situation, and instead of apologizing, he got annoyed. When I asked if I could order in advance while waiting, they said no. When I asked why, they just said no. The employee really has no manners.

A unique Spanish restaurant with self-service drinks. It's always quite busy, so the service isn't always up to scratch.

Very much so Great food, great value for money, great service, like being on vacation Thanks 😘

Simply a great Spanish restaurant. The food is incredibly good, and the staff are consistently super friendly. I'll be back soon.

The Spanish restaurant in Bonn. Always delicious and always a pleasure to come back. It's best to make a reservation in advance.

super food shop & authentic atmospheric restaurant

Quaint, rustic, and delicious. Good value for money.

One of my favorite restaurants in Bonn.

Unfortunately, the catering cannot be held responsible for the construction site, but the food was very good.

Very nice small restaurant! A food shop during the day, fridges and freezers are moved aside after 6pm and yummy tapas and original Spanish food is served. Plus: You can do some grocery shopping after dinner ;-)

The restaurant looks as if it had been planted in a small supermarket, which also means that when it comes to drinks you primarily have to supply yourself from the fridges that are available. Otherwise the service was perfectly fine. Overall a bit cramped and the toilets aren't that great either. The dishes on offer, on the other hand, were very tasty so that overall, if you can come to terms with the unusual ambience, which for some people takes some getting used to, I would like to recommend the restaurant.

Ich war noch nie ein großer Freund der spanischen Küche, aber diese hier hat definitiv im Laufe der Jahre nachgelassen. Die Qualität der angebotenen Speisen ist ziemlich mittelmäßig geworden. Der Service ist freundlich und funktioniert gut, die Atmosphäre ist ebenfalls nett. Bei Preis-/Leistung müßte an letzterem gearbeitet werden.

Unreservedly recommended. The atmosphere and ambience are special, the food is excellent and the service is great.

Delicious food in a pleasant atmosphere with good service

Small restaurant in the middle of food shelves. Really original. We were lucky that someone also made music.

Honest, loud, delicious – a little piece of Spain in Bonn. Been there twice in one weekend - and the first time (Saturday, around 8 p.m.) it was really a success. The interior is plain and simple, some plastic chairs - but that's exactly what we know from Spain: the money is in the products, not in the decoration. And you can taste it. The tapas, the fish and seafood platter and the sangria were great – fresh, perfectly cooked, the fish velvety-tender, the seafood crunchy, exactly to the point. The atmosphere: lively, lively, loud – but pleasant. The store was full, the staff was visibly challenged, but friendly, attentive and with an overview. Unfortunately, on the second visit (Sunday, shortly after 9 p.m.) things weren't quite as good. This time the fish was slightly overcooked and a little greasier - maybe there was another person cooking or the deep fryer was already off, who knows. Not bad, but in direct comparison not as convincing as the day before. Conclusion: If you are looking for authentic food like it is served in Spain - without any frills but with a lot of taste - you will be happy here. Definitely a recommendation.

You can eat excellent Spanish food here, the ambience is rather sparse, but the food is everything. In addition, you can also buy local foods that you probably won't get anywhere else.

We love it here! Always full, always loud, but of course you have to like it! Drinks are sb. There's always live music on the weekends - love the vibe there and the food tastes great too

As always, it was a pleasant and uncomplicated evening. The food was delicious and authentic. The conditions were very accommodating and gave us good advice. The ambience may not be for everyone, as it is the sales area of ​​a Spanish delicatessen, but in my opinion that is exactly what makes it cozy and honest. You get the drinks yourself from the fridge or from the shelf if it's wine. As always, a great and delicious experience.

Eher zufällig betraten wir gegen Mittag dieses Bistro mitten in Bonn. An improvisierten Küchentisch werden feinste iberische Köstlichkeiten serviert ; von Tapas bis Paella alles frisch und von wirklich guter Qualität. Hier sitzt man mitten im spanischen Supermarkt bei realen Preisen. JA, ich komme sicher wieder!

We had a wonderful evening. The food was delicious, the service was friendly, and the live music created a really great atmosphere. Reservations are recommended, even during the week.

Love this restaurant. Super nice family & staff, food super tasty and always good! You have the feeling you are on vacation. We love it there.

Sorry to the critics!!! But affective memory is affective memory!!! The place may be chaos, but it is still perfect!!!!

Unfortunately the food was absolutely loveless, half fried, wobbly bread... unfortunately I can't recommend it at all for tappas :(

Great food. Good wines Gladly again

We ordered paella for 6 people to pick up for my birthday. My husband called twice. When he stood in front of the shop at 2 p.m. to pick up the paella, no one was there and no one answered the phone, thanks for nothing! We definitely won't order anything here again!

The food is world class and the ambience is exceptional. We always go here when my team is in Bonn and everyone is always thrilled.

We had reserved a table and were sitting comfortably eating when we were suddenly told that we had to clear the table for other guests! Absolutely incredible! We refused, so we had to take our table directly to the door, which would have been totally uncomfortable. We didn't accept that, but the mood was still there!

Nice ambience, fantastic aioli,

A quaint shop with charm, including live music. The food was consistently delicious.

My absolute favorite restaurant in Bonn!

Very tasty food, self-service drinks, fun atmosphere. Relaxed atmosphere with great wines

Absolutely cool atmosphere. Super delicious food. Just like in Spain!

We visited a Spanish restaurant for the first time, such a cute, atmospheric place, I can’t put into words the taste of the food, everything was so 😋 😋 😋 😋 😋!!!!!!!!

A location like no other If you want to experience something, you should dare to visit here, it's worth it

Typical Spanish pint. Great food and great atmosphere

Be careful when ordering bacon-wrapped dates! you can really burn your palate! Made hot in the microwave, which means the date is totally hot on the inside (typical microwave heating) and rather cold on the outside, the bacon/ham is absolutely hard and really inedible! Chicken in aioli was incredibly fatty and, sorry for me, inedible. The salad was so salty that the only thing I could eat were the squid rings blanco. You had to ask the waitress to open the door because it was so warm and stuffy that you sweated sitting there. There are some good Spaniards in Bonn, but this is not one of them. But tastes are different... there the demand is zero... oh bread with aioli 8 euros... that's not possible!

We ordered paella for 30 people last Saturday. The contact was always prompt, competent and friendly and the delivery was on time. The employee had everything you needed with him. Picking up was also uncomplicated. We and our guests enjoyed the food excellently, the quantity was more than enough. We even had some left over for the next day. So all in all, fully recommended. Thanks to the whole Spanish team.

Great fish platters and meat platters

Very tasty food. Great service. Everything perfect

A restaurant with a very special character. You just feel very comfortable here. The food is good and the aioli is unique. Sitting outside in summer is also a highlight. The service is always very friendly. All in all, simply cult. We always enjoy coming here.

That was very tasty! We combined different tapas and they were all wonderful. It's not for nothing that the Spaniard has a good reputation in Bonn. Because of a construction site in the street, we didn't sit quite as well, but the Spaniards can't help it and that will all be over. All the dishes were really authentic, at least for us, who have been on vacation to Spain several times. And we enjoyed it and enjoyed it. It's not cheap, but it's worth the money.

We had an empanada that was very tasty, unfortunately the olives were nothing... just to compare, we ate olives at Casa Pepe and Club Galicia and the olives tasted much, much better. Then the atmosphere...oh god🙈, the atmosphere was chaotic and loud...it was too much for me. The staff was nice :)

New chef? You can't eat worse. The Calamares romana were rubber, Sepia grande too. The tortillas con pimiento was dry and not made from potatoes, more like a fried mash. It started with the dried bread and all y oli. We won't eat there again.

All in all a nice evening with nice people.

The ambience is authentic - like a simple tapas bar in Spain. Unfortunately, we, two Spanish couples, were otherwise quite disappointed. Unfortunately the service was really bad, extremely slow and not attentive at all. We ordered 3 tapas and a paella. The cheese and jamon came after the paella, the mushrooms while we were eating the paella? We wouldn't have expected this from "real" Spaniards. Unfortunately, the food was not authentic and not particularly tasty. The bread was dry flatbread. The lamb skewers were simply completely fried, the cheese was cut very thinly and therefore had no taste whatsoever. The rice of the Paella de Marisco tasted good, but was full of seafood "waste" - shrimp whiskers, a broken mussel shell in the mouth with almost every bite...that's really not possible. My Spanish mother-in-law would have gone ;-) I have to specifically warn you about the Tinto de Verano, which is not edible. It tastes like a mixed strawberry flavored powder. Unfortunately, unfortunately we won't be coming back.

As a Spaniard, I can say that the food here doesn't taste good at all. Spanish dishes are served, but the taste and service leave a lot to be desired. I cannot understand how this restaurant has 4.3 stars.

I really like tapas, I know Spain well, I travel a lot and often eat in different restaurants, so I'll give my opinion here! The snack kitchen consists of frozen food, which doesn't have to be bad at first, but then it should at least be properly thawed, the presentation isn't nice to look at, unfortunately my salad was too salty, something breaded? Served carelessly on plates, conclusion for me... it doesn't work at all!

The cult Spaniard in Bonn. A real culinary institution!

27.7. Table for 5 people. Spartan decor, which is OK since the restaurant serves as a shop for Spanish specialties during the day. Therefore everything has to happen quickly. Order placed. You can get your own drinks from refrigerators. Shortly afterwards the first tapas arrived. But somehow everything was dry. Except for the shrimp, they were good. Even the small fried sardines were really hard to chew. Squid rings dry and tough. How you get chorizo ​​so dry, given the amount of fat, is beyond me. The place was packed. The fact that you go to the toilet at the back through the kitchen area... That's just the way it is. All in all, we went because of the many positive experiences. Unfortunately we cannot confirm this experience.

The best Spaniard...I love eating there...a great highlight in such terrible rainy weather

If you like Spanish food, this is the place for you. I think the idea or concept is really cool. During the day it is a Spanish deli and in the evening it changes into a Spanish restaurant. You can simply take the drinks from the shelves or refrigerators yourself. The food tastes excellent. A little tip: reserve a table because it is very busy. I can recommend this restaurant 100%.

They will put down bread, aiolli and olives on your table without letting you know they will be charged. They added an extra 8euros on our bill and told us they have immer always done it like this. Watch out.

I loved it, I have been many times and the truth is I will come again, it is super

Great little Spanish restaurant that has been transformed from a shop into a bistro. Cozy atmosphere, if a bit cramped, and delicious food and drink. Friendly service.

I used the catering service. Communication was a bit slow and unfortunately the agreed return date was not met. But the delivery was on time and the paella and tapas were very tasty. However, some of the bacon-wrapped dates were so burnt that they could no longer be enjoyed. That was annoying and of course not justified by the price.

Canteen flair. Food typically Spanish. Unfortunately, for example Currently there is a large construction site in front of the door. Service could be better. Also service in the shop.

Authentic dishes, lots of tapas selection, warm service. The wine selection is fantastic. Bread with aioli and olives is served as a starter. Reservations on weekends are necessary, card payment is possible. Own parking space is available.

Really inconspicuous shop and might take some getting used to for some, but I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food was also very delicious!

Very pleasant atmosphere, very fair prices and large portions. Had a lovely evening.

Great shop, the paella is recommended, the service is very nice and quick

A real family cafe. Grandmother, mother, grandchildren. The food is delicious, the prices are normal. I recommend sangria, start with 1 liter. The only drawback is that the tables are located close, there are a lot of people. Although I am not entirely comfortable with this, I must admit that it creates a special atmosphere. Such a feature. I recommend the restaurant. You can have a good time with family and friends. Book tables in advance. Parking is bad and difficult to find nearby.

We have never been served so quickly, everything was fresh and very tasty, the service was very attentive. The atmosphere is rustic, very simple and typically Spanish rustic. You have to order in advance, otherwise everything is often full.

The Spaniard is simply a classic in Bonn and very nice, especially in summer. The food is very tasty and the service is always attentive. I recommend checking the bill carefully; it has happened several times that food and drinks from neighboring tables were accidentally included in our receipt.

We had food delivered for a party. We and all the guests were thrilled. The price-performance ratio was great. Absolutely recommended!!!!

This is definitely a special atmosphere. The tapas are super tasty and really feel like you're eating in Spain. It's like a short vacation that doesn't require a plane. 😉

wow, spanish taste in the middle of german city bonn. the food is really good, i love it, stuff is nice, but the atmosphere is a little loud and like a cantina.

Most authentic Spaniard in Bonn!

The food looked better than it tasted.

Very tasty tapas...typically Spanish...original ambience tables are simply set up in a shop. A trip to Spain. We recommend.

The food looked pretty good at first, but upon closer inspection and tasting, it turned out to be not so good. Canned mushrooms, ready-made meals, raw pork and rancid garlic curbed the appetite. The service was good and the wine was unfortunately the best we had there.

A beautiful restaurant which is a Spanish supermarket during the day and turns into an eatery in the evening. Nice atmosphere, drinks can be taken self-service. Super delicious Spanish food and great sangria. Delicious Spanish beer rounds it all off. The owner-operated local including staff is very hospitable, with two people we paid €70. Grade 1 highly recommended and really fair prices.

Totally authentic tapas and super friendly service, even though the shop was very busy. Coming back and recommending guaranteed.

The food was very tasty, the service was very nice and helpful. The adjoining room is very noisy when eating, the shop is idyllic and pleasant for a leisurely meal.

Always nice and the best Spanish restaurant in all of Bonn. We'd love to come back.

My husband and I had dinner here recently because I have been here before and I enjoyed the food. However, our last experience was different. My husband’s dish was good but mine (item 53) was very salty in an unpleasant way. I hope that the use of salt can be checked. The ambience was good. The bread and olives are not for free. In general, I would still recommend.

Short vacation in España - ambience and food TOP!

Best Spanish restaurant in the Cologne/Bonn area. Definitely worth a visit!

Very interesting idea, e.g. taking drinks from refrigerators or wine racks and enjoying them on site 😁. Food great. It was very loud, which may be because the store was completely booked. Gladly again👍🏻!

I can wholeheartedly recommend it, the tapas are great, everyone is relaxed.. We always have a lot of fun there.. We look forward to the next time..

The restaurant is full of good food, delicious drinks, good beer, friendly, respectful, gentle people and impeccable service. I congratulate you on recommending this restaurant in the heart of Bonn.

Only buy prawns and aioli from Spaniards. The aioli tastes just like you would on vacation!

You sit directly in the shop ;-) very rustic. You can get most drinks from the fridge yourself. Food very tasty and large tapas portions. Top bottled wine prices. Good proximity to the city center.

Delicious food...large selection of tapas. Portions perfect. Sangria is homemade. Very very tasty. You can shop there during the day. In the evening it turns into a restaurant. The aioli is a dream...the service is always friendly and attentive. You should reserve in advance as it is always full.