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Pamplona

Name: Pamplona
Address: 3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States, 22201
Telephone: (703) 685-9950
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

790 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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Welcome to Pamplona, Spanish Tapas + Sangria restaurant!

Located in the HEART of Clarendon half a block from the Metro

Your reservation will last the duration of 1.5 hours from the time of the reservation. Our patio seating is first come first serve.

We appreciate your support and understanding in these times!

We look forward to serving you!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 10:00 am–1:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(703) 685-9950
Website
https://pamplonava.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jorge Contreras
Private party contact
Melanie Booth: (703) 854-9842

Location
3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201
Neighbourhood
Arlington
Cross Street
Clarendon Blvd and Highland
Parking Details
Street parking is available and there are several public garages spread out around the Clarendon area.
Public Transit
Clarendon Metro
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Chickpea DipUS$9.00
chickpea puree, paprika, olive oil, focaccia bread
EscalavidaUS$10.00
roasted eggplant, red pepper, onion, herbs, olive oil, focaccia bread
Brussel SproutsUS$8.00
crispy brussel sprouts, lemon aioli
Pan con TomateUS$7.00
grated tomato, olive oil, garlic
Blistered Shishito PeppersUS$6.00
smoked sea salt, fresh lime
Patatas BravasUS$8.00
crispy potatoes, pomodoro sauce, pepper aioli
Spanish TortillaUS$8.00
potato, egg, onion, arugula cream
Roasted CauliflowerUS$10.00
zaatar spice, harissa aioli
Grilled CheeseUS$9.00
mahon, serrano ham, truffle honey
Arugula SaladUS$12.00
blood oranges, shaved fennel, marcona almonds, goat cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette
Baby Kale SaladUS$13.00
butternut squash, granny smith apples, walnuts, goat cheese, figs, and cranberry vinaigrette
Smoked Pork BellyUS$14.00
lima bean ragout, spanish chorizo, sweet peppers, fava beans, blackberry red wine sauce
Truffle Mac N CheeseUS$9.00
cheddar jack, infused with truffle oil
OctopusUS$15.00
Grilled octopus, kabocha squash puree, aurugula salad, lemon aioli
Rice CroquetasUS$8.00
manchego, mushroom, padron aioli
Cheese CroquetasUS$8.00
manchego, dulce smoked paprika
Chicken CroquetasUS$8.00
chicken, bechamel, padron aioli
PEI – MusselsUS$13.00
choice of chorizo sauce or white wine and garlic sauce
Crispy Calamari
lightly breaded calamari, harissa aioli, basque peppers
Gambas al AjilloUS$13.00
shrimp, garlic, white wine butter sauce
AlbondigasUS$9.00
beef meatballs, pomodoro sauce, idiazabal cheese

Taste of Spain

Taste of Spain
Entire Party must participate. 1.5 hour maximum seating
- Unlimited Small PlatesUS$37.95

Large Plates

Steak FritesUS$24.00
NY strip steak, shoestring fries, arugula salad, chimichurri
Lamb Surf & TurfUS$27.00
grilled lamb chops, shrimp, purple mashed potatoes, baby carrots, rosemary wine sauce
Wild Mushroom PastaUS$19.00
penne pasta, asparagus, spinach, wild mushrooms, light cream
Pan Roasted SalmonUS$23.00
green pea & fennel puree, roasted marble potatoes, butter cream clam sauce
Pamplona BurgerUS$16.00
delmonico blend, lettuce, cheddar, tomato, pickles, grilled onions, brioche bun, signature sauce
Pan Seared ScallopsUS$22.00
roasted cauliflower puree, wilted spinach, brown butter, passion fruit
Braised Short RibUS$25.00
dry-aged short rib, roasted marble potatoes, wilted spinach, baby carrots and sherry wine sauce
Seafood LinguineUS$25.00
mussels, shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, spinach, creamy lobster sauce, shaved manchego cheese
Tomahawk SteakUS$82.00
35oz grilled steak, truffle butter, seasonal vegetables, marbled potatoes
Wagyu RibeyeUS$80.00
26oz grilled ribeye, truffle butter, seasonal vegetables, marbled potatoes, chimichurri

Paellas

Vegetarian PaellaUS$22.00
calasparra rice, zucchini squash, piquillo peppers, green peas, asparagus, mushrooms
Squid Ink PaellaUS$35.00
calasparra rice, fried calamari, shrimp, mussels, basque peppers
Duck PaellaUS$32.00
calasparra rice, roasted duck, duck confit, wild mushrooms, green peas, shishito peppers, lima beans
Chicken PaellaUS$30.00
calasparra rice, green peas, sweet peppers, chicken sausage, bone-in chicken thigh
Lobster PaellaUS$79.00
calasparra rice, maine lobster, clams, shrimp, english peas, sweet peppers, lima beans

Cheese & Meats

Cheese BoardUS$24.00
warm brie, la peral, mahon, idizabal, manchego, apricot marmalade, walnuts, country olives, focaccia bread; salchichon iberico, capocollo, serrano ham, spanish chorizo
Serrano HamUS$15.00
capers, olives, piquillo peppers, olive oil ice cream
Charcuterie BoardUS$26.00
Chef's selection of chicken sausage, serrano ham, capricollo, spanish chorizo, salchichon iberico, onions, marmalade, mustard, focaccia bread

Sweets

ChurrosUS$7.00
Chocolate sauce, powdered sugar
Tres LechesUS$8.00
Buttercream crust, fresh berries
SorbetsUS$7.00
Mango, blood orange and strawberry basil ice cream
Churros SundaeUS$10.00
Vanilla ice cream, chocolate pearls, hot fudge, candied pecans, fiesta candy, fresh berries

What 790 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 recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia - DC Suburbs
Good for groups

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Anonymous
Washington DC
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great local spot with prompt service and finally founde a place with fish and chips !
A
Anonymous
Washington DC
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on May 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We came for happy hour but stayed for dinner. What a great local find was our first time there but will be back !
ED
EvanD
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server was excellent. Attentive and friendly, thanks!
LK
LisaK
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was excellent as was the service. Would recommend this restaurant highly and we will definitely be going there again.
AP
AllieP
Washington DC
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The squid ink paella was great! Added a couple of tasty tapas and a bottle of wine, and everything was wonderful.
RE
RaEsp
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall4food5service1ambience2
The food was fabulous, the service was poor, the server had an attitude and we had to call manager to get us out of the bar table top rather than a dinning room table that I had reserved. 10 min later we were seated at the dinning area with the same server that would not change our table … he was fake and it was very awkward! Bottom line if you can deal with poor service the food is AMAZING
A
Anna
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely tapas experience. Drinks and food were wonderful. We enjoyed everything we ordered.
A
Anonymous
Washington DC
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The taste of Spain was great deal ans service was prompt and friendly. Will be back
JZ
JamesZ
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was good, lots of choices with the brunch. Service could have been better. Once we ordered the food came quick but the times in between orders were long. The waiter was not very attentive
C
Chris
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Disappointing Mothers Day brunch. We were one of the first tables of the day to be seated. No crab Benedict available. Ordered chicken and waffles instead. Chicken was good but the waffles were super bad-cold, dry and tasteless. My first and last trip to this place
LZ
LZtodine
Washington DC
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mothers Day brunch for my sister. Everyone enjoyed their food and mimosas with the Bottomish brunch.
A
Anonymous
Washington DC
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on May 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wagyu wagyu wagyu what a great deal and find. Highly recommended!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience1
Good for drinks but not food. Place is way too Smokey. I need to dry clean all my clothes now bc there is no ventilation to get the smoke out so if u have nice clothes on, good luck. Food is below par. They bring you potatoes as a plate that you can get at ihop Steak was rubbery and no taste Octopus was okay Overall it’s good for a college bar type setup but don’t go to dinner there or your wife or girlfriend will hate you for it .
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fantastic meal at Pamplona and will definitely be back!! Server and manager were more than accommodating; we were only able to secure an outdoor seating reservation but saw a boisterous party in the next door (Bar Bao) patio when we arrived at the restaurant, so we asked to be seated inside and our request was granted! We overheard they had to move some things around and there was one party coming in about an hour after we did so we promptly ordered and ate. Food was excellent - delicious tapas, just the right portion, we ordered about 5 or 6 for our party of 4 (two adults and two kids) plus three entrees and had plenty of leftovers to take home. Everything was perfectly done. We were so glad we decided to give Pamplona a try and can’t wait to go back!
AC
AnaC
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Food was delicious with an exception to the mussels that were a little fishy. But overall I would definitely go back!
V
Vickik4
Milwaukee
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent tapas - we ordered 8 different items and they were all amazing. The roasted Brussels products, kale salad and Serrano ham croquettes were the best. The pink grapefruit vodka Pamplona drink was so good as well.
AW
AWESOME
Washington DC
69 reviews
vip
4.0
69 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Case was excellent. The gentleman serving was too. They totally went out of their way to get your order right, so many kudos for customer service. Place was very busy and rightfully so. Totally shocked at the tapas superior flavors juxtaposed with much finer restaurants… yes, that’s saying something! Will dine again.
L
Luis
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, friendly staff. If you are with a group of friends, I would recommend ordering several small plates, so you get more variety.
GB
GeocelB
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The menu is delicious! Very good portion sizes. We ordered the grilled octopus, papas bravas, Brussels sprouts, and two orders of the grilled cheese! Get the grilled cheese it’s so good and a perfect balance of sweet and salty! Drinks are also good, a great place for any type of reason!
DJ
DaviJ
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was amazing. Enjoyed the bottomless Mimosas! Brittany our waitress was amazing. Enjoy the tapas style plates. Food came out fresh and hot.
DP
DP210
Alabama
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the bottomless brunch and bottomless mimosas. The food was delicious and were perfect portions. The ambiance was great too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
We came here for a birthday dinner and it was perfect! Large portions and all the small plates were delicious!
S
Samantha
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super fun experience! We really enjoyed the unlimited small plates. A bit expensive at $45 per person but they're great about bringing out plates quickly and you can eat a lot of great food!
IL
IsabelL
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience3
Food was greasy ( with bad oil- not even a resemblance of olive oil !) potato’s we’re gluey and undercooked, and the chicken Paillard was rubbery and tasteless- only to be sweet and artificially seasoned. Brussels were soggy. Not even close to true Spanish kitchen. Sorry to be this tough, but the place is nice and has potential if the kitchen improves dramatically. On top of everything else, unlike every single place in Arlington- Pamplona does not serve alcohol free beer!
NE
NancyE
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food! Went to pamplona as a last minute dinner and absolutely loved it. While I was upset because they were out of lamb, which is why I chose to go there, picking several of the small plates to compromise was a better idea and option to try several different things. All the small plates we got were delicious. Would definitely go back
S
Scott
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Great place. But I guess there was a “bar crawl” going on. So it was loud and very hard to have conversations at the table.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Diego
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The host, Alex, was very kind and professional
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chill vibes for brunch. Really good food. Even better…fast delicious mimosas
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great happy hour. Johnny was an incredible bartender. He was super friendly and knowledgeable. Quick and delicious food and drinks.
Z
Zachary
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Very good selection of small plates. Everything was very good and the Sangria/Cocktails were delicious! 9.5/10
A
Anonymous
Washington DC
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food the new menu was fantastic and the service was great.
A
Anonymous
Washington DC
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great selection of food the steak frites were outstanding. Service was quick and attentive. We ended up sticking around for dancing and the dj after overall a great night
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quick and friendly service. Food was delicious as well. Great brunch variety!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
The server charged me $5 extra than what I put on my receipt as the final total
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on March 2, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience5
Very good food and friendly service. Lots of tasty share plates and awesome desserts!! Thank you!!
S
Simone88
Washington DC
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
It was nice but brunch options were limited
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Taste of Spain was a great option to try everything. Really good tapas for a really good value. Going to come back to try their other entrees.
A
Anonymous
Washington DC
123 reviews
vip
5.0
123 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a hidden gem. Food was great and the service was nice. Will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience2
The tapas were clearly microwaved because the centers were cold. The paella tasted like cleaning chemicals. And it was almost $200 for two adults. Go somewhere else. There is so much to eat in Arlington
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
We both did the Bottom-ish Brunch with all you can eat small plates and mimosas for an hour. Food was fantastic, trying to get our server’s attention to order more food was challenging. Food was made to order and brought out relatively quick! Worth the money and will go again.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Extra space between tables

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Pamplona using the Order Online button. Pamplona also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Pamplona also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 685-9950.

Pamplona is rated 4.4 stars by 790 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Order online

3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Additional information

Cross Street
Clarendon Blvd and Highland
Neighbourhood
Arlington
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu, Fri 4:00 pm–1:30 am Sat 10:00 am–1:30 am Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue, Wed, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Street parking is available and there are several public garages spread out around the Clarendon area.
Public Transit
Clarendon Metro
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jorge Contreras
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://pamplonava.com/
Phone number
(703) 685-9950
Private party contact
Melanie Booth: (703) 854-9842

This restaurant now offers Takeout

Pamplona

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Other options

Private dining

Additional information

Spanish Grilled Cheese

PEI Mussels

Octopus

Small Plates

Chickpea DipUS$9.00

EscalavidaUS$10.00

Brussel SproutsUS$8.00

Pan con TomateUS$7.00

Blistered Shishito PeppersUS$6.00

Patatas BravasUS$8.00

Spanish TortillaUS$8.00

Roasted CauliflowerUS$10.00

Grilled CheeseUS$9.00

Arugula SaladUS$12.00

Baby Kale SaladUS$13.00

Smoked Pork BellyUS$14.00

Truffle Mac N CheeseUS$9.00

OctopusUS$15.00

Rice CroquetasUS$8.00

Cheese CroquetasUS$8.00

Chicken CroquetasUS$8.00

PEI – MusselsUS$13.00

Crispy Calamari

Gambas al AjilloUS$13.00

AlbondigasUS$9.00

Taste of Spain

Taste of Spain

Large Plates

Steak FritesUS$24.00

Lamb Surf & TurfUS$27.00

Wild Mushroom PastaUS$19.00

Pan Roasted SalmonUS$23.00

Pamplona BurgerUS$16.00

Pan Seared ScallopsUS$22.00

Braised Short RibUS$25.00

Seafood LinguineUS$25.00

Tomahawk SteakUS$82.00

Wagyu RibeyeUS$80.00

Paellas

Vegetarian PaellaUS$22.00

Squid Ink PaellaUS$35.00

Duck PaellaUS$32.00

Chicken PaellaUS$30.00

Lobster PaellaUS$79.00

Cheese & Meats

Cheese BoardUS$24.00

Serrano HamUS$15.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$26.00

Sweets

ChurrosUS$7.00

Tres LechesUS$8.00

SorbetsUS$7.00

Churros SundaeUS$10.00

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