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La Marcha, Berkeley, CA
Award-winning

La Marcha

4.4
4.4
962 Reviews
$31 to $50
Spanish
La Marcha is a restaurant in the heart of Berkeley that encapsulates the vibrant culinary culture of Spain. Visitors will feel as though they have strolled right off the streets of Spain and into an authentic neighborhood tapas bar.

Reservation ONLY available for indoor dining.


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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (510) 647-9525
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Emily Sarlatte & Sergio Emilio Monleón
  • Catering
    Many Bay Area food lovers will recognize Sergio Emilio Monleón and Emily Sarlatte — their smiling faces can often be seen behind a gigantic paella pan brimming with fresh seafood, produce and saffron-infused rice. Their catering service Ñora Cocina Española has won them many fans, with beautiful paellas that are cooked on-site, which means they not only feed, but entertain guests at any function. The presence of these chefs and that giant paella pan makes for a fun, communal atmosphere, ideal for anything from casual business luncheons, elegant weddings, local festivals, or pop up dinners.
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighbourhood
    Berkeley
  • Cross Street
    University Ave
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    72 Bus.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 962 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

962 Reviews
  1. Foodlover

    San Francisco

    54 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Terrific food, friendly service. But noise was so deafening we could not hear each other.

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  2. robinx

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really nice place, great food (we only had vegetarian dishes), good wine selection, churros and chocolate were delicious! Just a little noisy on a Friday night. This was my second time there and I'll definitely go back.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Stuck up servers, unimpressive food, awful bar stools.

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  4. PRincess

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience1
    Very small crowded place. Street parking only. Employees seemed busy but very slow. Unable to order second beverages. Food very tasty ordered several appetizers plus main entree. Table for 2 so small food did not fit next table so close that you could hear their soft spoken conversation and when they drop something in a bowl of sauce I got splattered with it. Tasty food. Might be better for take out but pricey for eating at home

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  5. fooddeva

    Western NC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the BEST restaurants I have dined at in the entire Bay Area. Order ANY of the Paella's. THEY are incredible!! And Happy Hour is a bargain with great food...highly recommend this restaurant. Be sure to make a reservation.

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  6. MFR81

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Awesome opportunity to eat some very nice Spanish cuisine in the East Bay. Will come back. Street parking only

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  7. hrmhrm

    Phoenix

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One my berkeley faves. One of my berkeley faves. One of my…

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  8. Commentor

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food was excellent but our waitress could not have ignored us more….until it was time to pay. Thank goodness the door greeter and the food serving staff (both of whom took our requests while saying they would tell our waitress) were kind and efficient.

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  9. LinzerTorte

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The ambience is bustling and loud. My companion and I had to strain to hear each other amid the din, but all around us were in good spirits and the atmo was otherwise upbeat and enjoyable. For a romantic date, it missed the mark, but would probably be good for small groups. We enjoyed friendly service until it came time for dessert. We asked for "a couple of minutes" to decide, and 20 minutes later we gave up and flagged down the bartender for our check. The servers were busy with tables, but we tried repeatedly to make eye contact and get anyone's attention without so much as a glance in our direction. We would have ordered dessert, so it was a disappointing way to end an otherwise yummy meal. Food quality was good. We enjoyed the Restaurant Week tasting menu. I'd sit at the bar next time, for better service.

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  10. ST88

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    La Marcha is by far my favorite tapas restaurant in the Bay Area. The flavors are so well-balanced, delicious, and everything cooked to perfection. I've eaten here many times over the years and it remains consistently SUCH an enjoyable experience. Everything from the tapas to the sangria to the paella and the desserts are phenomenal.

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  11. Lana

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    This place is amazing! At first we got a very noisy place next to the kitchen, however, we talked to them and they moved us as soon as a better table was available. Next time we’ll ask to be seated at the patio, which is cozy and more relaxing. The food was incredibly good, we never had so amazing tapas in the US before. The paella is also really tasty. We’ll definitely come back soon again!

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  12. JZDJZDJZD

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Nice vibe at this restaurant - casual and fun. Lots of small plates and it was nice that they had a $30 and you get a bunch of tapas choice. We had the goat cheese in a pepper that was good. We also had the seafood paella. The rice was outstanding really tasty. The seafood was plentiful but lacked flavor. Overall I would definitely go back. It was a fun dinner.

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  13. sergiop

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    I didn’t like to pay $20 for less then half glass of wine, way too much Aldi too noise. The food and services were great 👍

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  14. PegL

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    When I made my reservation for 5:15, I asked for patio seating. I got a call from the restaurant about an hour before saying that the patio was not open until 6 p.m. I think the system (which I believe was Resy) should have told me that. We went anyway.

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  15. Nanner

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Our wait person was not at all friendly or particularly helpful. The restaurant is good - love the food and wine, but the service has gone downhill. I would try it again, but would hope for a better experience.

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  16. josephc

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall, the food and the service were good. However, the seating was tighter than we would have liked and the wine and some dishes were overpriced.

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  17. bets

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious rich happy making My friend from Bogata was enchanted

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  18. LaurenE

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Had to wait 20+ minutes for our reserved table. Service was very slow. We had to ask for one of our plates and a glass of wine twice, because she forgot about placing the orders. We got three tapas and paella (ordered right at the beginning) and the whole experience took 2.5 hours. Food was underwhelming and expensive. To be fair- we had to order the veggie paella due to dietary restrictions, wouldn’t have been my first choice, but even still it was disappointing. Gin and tonic cocktail was good, though! Won’t be returning.

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  19. GaryV

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding experience! The wait staff was very attentive and the service was excellent. The food was excellent. I can’t wait to go back.

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  20. Pabloonthyme

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, service and vibe.

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  21. Joseph

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience5
    I don’t come here that much anymore because while they have a great happy hour and the food is amazing, the service is usually lacking. Was hoping to find things had turned around last night, but no. The gentleman at the door was very nice and welcoming, but we saw our server just once when she took our order about 10 minutes after we sat, and seemed irritated to be there. She never came back to check on us or see if we needed another round (which we did). After an hour of sitting around my friends and I were annoyed that we had been ready for round two for quite some time, and decided we didn’t want to stay and be ignored longer, and asked a staff member for our check.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    I was in town on business. Had a reservation. Ubered to the restaurant. Turned away by hostess because “they were closing early because it’s too slow”.

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  23. MaryAnne

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Really noisy, which I don't understand at all since the food's so good I didn't say anything because I was so busy eating! Excellent sangria, and the paella is fabulous. Try the chocolate cake!

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  24. BrynnaL

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was my second time here- I've eaten inside and outside, and enjoyed both very much. Both times I got the papas bravas, the ham croquettes, and the meathablls (I'm not usually big on just a chunk of meat, but they're so well done). My second time, last night, I chose for my birthday. We had five tapas between four people, and probably could've had one or even two more, We did two desserts (the cheesecake and churos, so good). The service was really good, inside but a bit noisy but for indoor dining, not blaring or too bad. Service on getting waters and the card ran was a little slow, but the food came our really quickly, Definitely make reservations- they may even be required. I do know that even on a Wednesday night, indoor was at full capacity,

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  25. Moni

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Loved the food here! I’ve traveled to Spain and it was very similar! Paella was so good and the cauliflower and rellenos.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Felt queasy for 6 hours afterwards. Undercooked eggs in salad?

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  27. jno3

    San Francisco

    74 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    It was a birthday dinner. We enjoyed everything except it’s a little loud. I will definitely go back!

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  28. ChrisC

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Menu is diverse & eclectic. It makes you want to try one of everything. Solid wine list as well for pairing. Portions are large for tapas, so unfortunately we were stuffed after only 4 plates for two. All 4 were excellent.

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  29. Jane

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was delicious and the set menu was thoughtfully designed.

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  30. RobertC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Another fabulous meal at La Marcha. COVID careful so I appreciate they have the patio. They were out of my beloved calamari but the phenomenal small plates and paella more than made up for it. A Berkeley gem.

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  31. BeverlyC

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had to go back a second time to try more tapas within 7 days!!!! And will be back soon!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous tapas!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service3ambience5
    Sangrias are super good and decently strong, feeling wise, for the price. Tapas are small, but very tasty!

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  34. Josefina

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere. The service was great - attentive but not hovering.

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  35. DocJ

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    A simple restaurant with little ambience, but pleasant service and serving people. The food was excellent overall very pleasant dinner.

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  36. MaggieE

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and amazing service by Lynn and the other people that were there. They all went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful!! Thank you!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Not much ambiance etc. Food was just ok if you really know Spanish cuisine.

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  38. RenkonTatami

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Our table was very close to the entrance, so cold air came in every time the door opened. Small plates were very good. However, the paella was way too salty that we couldn’t rate more than a few bites. The server was excellent. She was attentive and very knowledgeable about wines.

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  39. LorriA

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    It seemed they were short on servers because it took a longer than usual time to put in our order. However, once our server engaged with us, it was smooth sailing! The food was marvelous: inventive and authentic at the same time! Oh, yes, we’ll be back!

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  40. michellef

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family get together. Great tapas. Tasty. Hot. Well timed. Plenty of servers. Definitely a fun place for a group ( we were 6) Something for everyone to enjoy and share. Didn’t do the paella this visit. Would definitely recommend.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Contactless payment available
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from La Marcha using the Order Online button. La Marcha also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates. La Marcha also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 647-9525.

La Marcha is rated 4.4 stars by 962 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Marcha

2026 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross Street
    University Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    Berkeley
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Public Transit
    72 Bus.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Emily Sarlatte & Sergio Emilio Monleón
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (510) 647-9525
  • Catering
    Many Bay Area food lovers will recognize Sergio Emilio Monleón and Emily Sarlatte — their smiling faces can often be seen behind a gigantic paella pan brimming with fresh seafood, produce and saffron-infused rice. Their catering service Ñora Cocina Española has won them many fans, with beautiful paellas that are cooked on-site, which means they not only feed, but entertain guests at any function. The presence of these chefs and that giant paella pan makes for a fun, communal atmosphere, ideal for anything from casual business luncheons, elegant weddings, local festivals, or pop up dinners.
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