La Lola Tapas Bar in Kitchener

My first visit today .... Had the paella.... wonderful. Must go back for the torta.... great place....

La Lola was fabulous the food was scrumptious the staff where the greatest people I have ever met I have lived in Spain for six years and I have had countless Paellas but none are better than La Lola s paella especially the black pealla

wow, what a gem in downtown Kitchener! we were pleasantly surprised with how delicious each and every dish was, cant wait to come back! recommendations? everything, but stand outs were the garlic shrimp, pork stew and the house-made sangria cant wait to come back and try the paella!

Great food and great place for a date. We had some food allergies that we mentioned in the online reservation, and they made sure to review the ingredients and talk it over with us, which was much appreciated. PS the cheesecake is amazing!!

I have to say that this restaurant is so overpriced. We ordered tortas mushroom and Brie at $14. When it came out, I was shocked because the portion is so small for the price. Paella is also so overpriced for 2 people at $28 each and with rice basically. This restaurant is really casual and doesn t feel luxury at all but the price it is. I would rather go to other luxury restaurant to pay that price Will never come back again.

If you want paella, you need to reserve it when booking a table - bizarre. But it was nothing special, wouldn t bother: seafood overcooked, rubbery calamari and just a couple of measly prawns and mussels. Aside from paella, only very small menu. Bit embarrassing to be sat next to other tables who hadn t preordered paella, frustrated there was so little on offer, meanwhile being quite unimpressed at what was. Overpriced. Patio right by busy intersection. Not veggie friendly.

You havent eaten in KW until youve eaten here! Incredible food for a great price - go with a group and you can get multiples of everything + multiple pitchers of amazing sangria and walk away only spending $60. By far my favourite restaurant in the region. I dream of the salmon torta.

Beautiful space with incredible tapas. The person who served us was also incredibly friendly and helpful at explaining the details of each dish.

As usual, the food was delicious. Especially the broccoli and gorgonzola croquetas.

Such a cute and unique spot in Kitchener ! Fun atmosphere, fantastic service, and great wine ! The food was different, and interesting.

The croquetas were delicious! I expected more of the sangria but it was too sugary.

The food there is amazing. Every other is amazing like the management owners everything

We were visiting our friend in Ontario, and she told me about this place. So we went to try compare with our tapas place in Vancouver that we have. This place is absolutely a gem!! We really enjoyed the food, the sangria and the service!! The meatballs and the charcuterie plate are my favourite!! Food is very tasty, well seasoned and use imported ingredients!! If you visited Ontario swing by to this place, is amazing!!

Great service However, did not get any value for what I paid for at all. Spent $44 on a paella that had five small pieces of chicken. Money would be best spent elsewhere

Really happy to see an authentic tapas restaurant downtown. Its very cozy and atmospheric, and with the shareable plates its a perfect date spot. We ordered a salmon torta which was really good and the charcuterie board. The charcuterie board has imberico ham which is probably the best ham youll ever eat. For those who are particular or have been to Spain and expect cut-to-order charcuterie cuts know that their kitchen does not currently allow for that but was excited to talk to the owner and hear that they do sometimes get the ham legs in so Ill be watching for that.The charcuterie cuts are sliced fresh every morning though. The basque cheesecake with strawberry sauce was also super tasty! Definitely will be coming back to hit the patio on a summer day to try the sangria and more things.

Returned to the new Kitchener location. Same wonderful food and lovely service. The space is cozy and lots of parking thanks to garage next door ($4 for 2 hours). We got one of everything off the menu and even the cheesecake. We have enjoyed la Lola a few times by delivery during the pandemic. Last week we were fortunate enough to eat on their patio in their brick-and-mortar location. My husband and I shared several tapas, wine and Estrella beer. We even took home some wine. This is a must stop for anyone who has experienced Spanish tapas, and anyone who is interested to try.

Nice, intimate space; modern yet cosy. Nice variety of options, but happily, not a long list. Tasty food, and good house wine. Attentive service. Make a reservation. Well go back to try the paella on a Saturday!!!

Delicious! Definitely order a few different items and share with friends. The sangria is perfect on a warm afternoon or evening. We were told they serve paella on Saturdays, so will definitely be back!

Brilliant little set up. Very cozy and personal. Staff were brilliant and the food was amazing. Highly recommended and will certainly be back.

I have been hearing about la lola for a while and especially their paella. I was meeting a friend downtown and decided to go for it. It takes about half an hour to make but that was perfect when catching up with an old friend. I had a glass of sangria, which was lovely with just the right sweetness for my taste. The paella of the day was seafood with muscles, shrimp and calamari. The muscles and calamari were nice and plump but the shrimp were a bit over done. The real disappointment was a total lack of crunchy rice or socarrat on the bottom which is the best part of a paella. The flavours were good with the seafood and saffron blending nicely but without the crust it wasnt worth the price for me. Update: I talked to the owner and they explained that with their kitchen equipment they can not do a proper socarrat, and that many of their customers here do not understand what it is and dislike it. I fully understand their position but wish I had known ahead of time, I would have waited for one of their paella parties where they cook outdoors and can get the socarrat. Apparently my love for it is in the minority here, and who am I to judge I just want others to temper their expectations and know what they are paying for.

We really loved our paella and sangria tonight. The flamenco dancer and musician were great too.

If you havent gone yet youre truly missing out. Amazing tapas. Fantastic Sangria. Service was awesome and you cant go wrong with the cheesecake.

What a great new addition to downtown Kitchener. The food and service were both exceptional. As people that love travelling to Spain we can truly attest to the authenticity of this great little restaurant. Well be back . . . regularly and often.

An excellent little spot, expensive but worth it. As a craft beer snob, disappointed, but I can drink wine sometimes and they make up for it with the quality of the food.

RUN do not walk to La Lola s. This evening by FAR was the best food I have eaten in North America in two years. The food was simply amazing and delicious and Jenni, our server was equally amazing. I lived in Seville for 3 years, so I know something about tapas and this restaurant was equal or better to those in Seville. Kitchener! You are lucky to have this restaurant just don t go before Saturday because I am going back tomorrow!

The best place to get authentic Spanish cousine- shut your eyes and be transported to Spain! Tapas and Sangria- excellent!

This restaurant is really nice. It is small but cozy. They have a different menu each day, with 5 or 7 options to choose from. They mentioned that paella are only on Saturdays. We ordered croquetas (they were really, really good), and the potatoes salad was great also. Since the restaurant is small, you have to book in advance.

I went to their new tapas for my birthday. The food is like being in Spain. It was one of the most authentic experiences I have had here in Canada outside of Toronto.

Amazing. Dietary restrictions: The dishes served were all Nut free! Food : 5/5 |

I really loved the vibe of this restaurant, and our server was fantastic. I believe it is a soft launch right now so there was only 6 items on the menu to choose from, and they were all great! I did want to caution other patrons to not wear any clothing that they dont want washed (ex, a nice jacket or parka). We were in 2 days ago and all of our jackets still smell horribly of deep fryer and we are all devastated because our jackets cannot be cleaned easily. I think there must be poor ventilation and I wanted to make the owners/customers aware.

The fmeatballs were ok, the croquetas were particularly good. The restaurant however has a significant kitchen fan issue. The whole place smells like rancid fryer oil and so did my clothes after I left. Definitely something that needs to be solved for to get repeat customers

Small restaurant that serves very delicious food.

The place was great, we when just for the croquetas and ended up trying all the tapas of the day. Everything was great and tasty. It is a small and cozy place. The service was really good and the owners are really nice people. Totally recommend!!!

La Lola has the best food and the most incredible atmosphere. The staff are amazing and the cheesecake is out of this world. Highly recommend!

Loved our dining experience for tapas! Cute small restaurant with a cool ambiance. The salmon torta and the pork skewers were my favorites but it was all delicious. Tasty Basque cheesecake too! Attentive staff and would come back and highly recommend.

A new favorite hang out. The food is so good

Great vibe and great food. Looking forward to going back and trying more of their tapas. The cheesecake was phenomenal!

It is an incredibly charming place in a spot in Kitchener where you wouldn t expect! Delicious meal and lovely atmosphere.

Best place to get spanish meat cheese and other food stuffs. Authentic catering, take out, and small dining area. What spanish they have what you want.

Absolutely love this place. The tapas were bomb (favourites in descending order: salmon, cherry, meatballs and croquets tied, tortilla campera). The sangria is also one of the best we ve had! To finish it off the cheesecake was perfect, you have to try it if you stop by. Amazing family owned restaurant, the owner is the sweetest lady and the food is very authentic. Can t wait to come back to try the paella (they mentioned paella is served on fridays after 5 pm and saturdays all day, but they do specific times for seatings so make sure to call ahead!)

Fabulous dinner experience with paella, Spanish wine, and live flamenco performance.

This place is superb. This is the closest thing to perfection you can find when looking for Spanish food. They should open one in Toronto too

Fantastic food served by great staff! I recommend their Paella.

Love that its a family run business. Food was delicious. Paella was the best I have eaten. Server was excellent. I will go back again. A must try.

We went for tapas Thursdays and it was marvelous! The service was spectacular and the dishes were fresh and extremely yummy. Highly recommend!

Finally! Something yummy and authentic in Cambridge! Delicious and well priced. Hostess is fun and friendly. Will definitely stop by again and probably have La Lola cater my next party!

Was super cute and went for tapas thursdays. Great dinner date night

A cute spot! The service was great, very attentive. The chicken paella was phenomenal and easily fed the 2 of us. We will definitely be back!

Great bakery options and food

The service and food experience was excellent

Probably the cutest date night spot. The best sangria and live entertainment GO!

Excellent service. The food is amazing! Loved it!

Our visit to La Lola wasnt just dinner, it was an experience. The seafood paella was delicious. The flamenco dancer/singer and her guitarist were amazing. Definitely going back for more. Cant wait to try the squid ink paella.

Amazing place! I am so happy we found this great spot. We are from Spain and we always have a hard time finding a restaurant that tastes like back home and that it is affordable. We have been in Canada for 13 years and this is the first time when I have truly felt like we are in Spain (it also included a nice dancing / singing performance). Highly recommended.

Wonderful hidden gem in Cambridge. Small, but intimate. Great staff and ridiculously delicious food. They have amazing Sangria and spiced olives made on-site, and a nice selection of to-die-for tapas.

Not really the tapas experience I was looking for. Too much bread more authentic toast, I have lived in spain for many years so I was expecting more. Next time I will have to book in advance to get better authentic spanish cooking. We went on canada day so the food was limited. Nice place, service excellent, sangria deadly!

We had the pleasure of enjoying the performance of Claudia & Julian while also enjoying delicious tapas y paella de pollo al fresco. Thank you for a deliciously beautiful evening out!

Very over priced for what you get food apps are better than the mains

We have eaten here before however this we were not as impressed. The paella was good and so was the cheesecake however the so-called 1.5 L of sangria mostly ice at $40. The Taps were over priced for what you got. The show was good but time before was better. They are move away from Cambridge shortly so I wish them well.

Came here to kick off my birthday weekend and it just perfect! A very calm environment with the nicest staff/owners.

Heard about the service through word of mouth & i m glad I chose to experience it myself! Opted for the sea food paella catering service at our event s location. What you see in the pictures is a 10x person paella. Communication was prompt and pricing is reasonable, for the effort & quality of the paella (deliiishh). Highly recommended & look forward to trying other paellas & tapas at the restaurant!

We loved our time at la Lola, mom and company enjoyed the European experience! The food was amazing! Try the charcuterie!

I love the new location of La Lola, great service, amazing food just like Spain.

We had a party of 6 and had an amazing experience! The food, atmosphere and service was fabulous! The salmon and shrimp are a must try! Cheese cake is to die for! Food : 5/5 |

Tapas style food to die for, authentic atmosphere, the best sangria in the region. Rotating menus that always satisfy.

Excellent tapas,good service, a little bit tight...but that is Important if you want to have a Spanish tapas atmosphere ....

First time at this new restaurant here in Kitchener, and it will definitely not be our last. The Spanish tapas was outstanding, customer service from Sebastian and team was awesome, and the Estrella on tap was perfect. A great selection of Spanish wine, as well. Menu changes daily, but we recommend the croquetas, gambas, and the mushroom & Brie tostas. The cheesecake isnt bad either! This may be the best restaurant in Kitchener!

We had an excellent experience at the new La Lola location in Kitchener. Prices were great, each dish was excellent and we really felt that we got the entire Spanish experience. A great cozy spot for a date night where people are passionate about every dish they serve. Looking forward to going again!

Food, wine, and service were exceptional. They have a rotating menu on the chalkboard just like they do it in Europe. Id recommend reservations because it isnt a huge spot. We walked in and luckily they had a place for us at the counter. The cheesecake was to die for! We will be back!

Had a wonderful time at La Lola, our group ordered every tapa that they were serving that night and we were not disappointed. The croquettes were perfection, gambas so tasty, beef stew amazingly tender, cured salmon delicious. Sangria and vermut went down very smooth. Our servers were friendly, engaging and made for a fun night. A true taste of Spain right here in Kitchener Waterloo.

Food was delicious, wine and beer top notch! The only complaint is how tight the tables are but the authentic food far outweighs the seating. Will be back again and again!!! Thank you so much for making our night :)

Love La Lola! An authentic Spanish experience with the best Sangria in town! I can not wait to book a paella party this summer!

I ve been more than once and have enjoyed every meal I have had there! I ve travelled all over Spain and this place is the real deal. They have so much passion for Spanish food. Also buy a bottle of their Vermut imported from Barcelona, it is simply delicious!

La Lola Catering is a gem in Cambridge! My husband and I really enjoy checking out the products they carry, as there is always something unique and special. Today we picked up a white balsamic vinegar and it is amazing! We have ordered food for take-out before and the food is delicious!!! We cannot wait to have a date at La Lolas and eat in, as the atmosphere is lovely, and the owners are such incredibly kind people:):)

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My Spanish husband and I were both very impressed with our first (and not last) visit to La Lola. We tried several different tapas and everything was impeccable, and authentically Spanish, which was exciting for us. We definitely recommend the croquetas, the cachopo, and the roasted peppers. Excellent service to boot : )

A little slice of Spain in Preston. Love, love, love the tortilla Español and the awesome selection of Spanish charcuterie. Can t wait to have a paella party in my backyard!

Best authentic Spanish Tapas in the region! For dine-in, make sure you reserve in advance, there is very limited seating.

Fast courteous service ! It was a great lunch today. The tapas were excellent and. Great value! The sangria was very smooth and refreshing. We ll be back soon! Cheers

The best Sunday s are when My fridge is stocked with La Lola goods. Had an amazing brunch with Miguel s homemade cured salmon and a glass of vermouth. Thank you so much La Lola.. and I ll see you next weekend for my next pick up

Just had thy most authentic spanish food at La Lola. Explosive flavour amazing service!! Vanessa and Gabe well be back!!

Visited this restaurant twice in one week! Food is amazing and the waitress was super friendly. Definitely going back!

I love Spain and finding La Lola made my heart sing. This tiny family wine and tapas bar has an authentic Spanish flavour and flare! Vanessa and her husband have created an authentic touch of Spain in the heart of Cambridge. Its a great escape!

Good food. Good service. Good vibes!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to La Lola. It truly is the most authentic Spanish food that weve experienced outside of Spain, even down to Estrella Dam on tap in caña size just like tapas bars in Spain! Its wonderful to have something like this local, if you enjoy Spanish food I strongly recommend you visit La Lola!

Me and my family enjoyed a very delicious meal here today. The service was also wonderful. Everything tasted amazing! We will be back!

Wow, what an amazing experience! The paella is one of the best dishes I ever ate in my life and the flamenco show made me feel in Spain, the pink sunset also helped with the atmosphere. I would definitely be back, cant wait to try even more paella

Food is Amazing, you have to try it.

Tapas Thursday with small beers was great.

The food is authentic and delicious, unlike anything else around. Best sangria I have ever had! Our favourite place for a date night.

We got this Chicken Paella during Flamenco Fest. I came with really high expectations due to the amazing paella pictures shown online. I got 5 chicken pieces and 1 mushroom slice. It s absurdly amazing.

We love la lola. Everything is fresh and made from scratch. I tell everyone about this place. The owners are great people and we love supporting them

Incredible authentic Spanish cuisine!

The environment, food, service...everything was amazing! It is a great spot for a relaxed dinner of tapas and paella. Will definitely be back here!

Incredible food and atmosphere. Everything we had was delicious!! The tapas and the paella were both so good. The owners are so kind!! Definitely will return!

Great service and delicious food. We had a ton of tapas, pitchers of sangria, and a whole cheesecake for our party. Everything was fantastic!

Paella was delicious and the owners were so nice and sweet. The restaurant smelt delicious!! Cannot wait to have it again :) Thanks again for waiting for me to grab my meal!

Some of the best food in Cambridge with great service. Chicken Paella is unbelievable

Big flavour from this small business! A taste of Spain in Preston. Every dish has been delicious, especially when you top it off with a slice of cheesecake. Support local.

Delicious! I emailed ahead to check about Gluten free options and Vanessa quickly responded with lots of great options. Loved the cocos, brie and truffle tortilla and lemon cheesecake! I will definitely order again!

Amazing cheeses and cured meats!!

Amazing food prepared by an amazing chef! A beautiful family business and one that we absolutely love supporting.

Everything was absolutely delicious. Paella was perfect, every single tapas was amazing! Ceviche, garlic shrimp, mussels vinagreta, smoked salmon, charcuterie I will eat over and over again. Vanessa was a delight. Professional, friendly and sooo fun. Chef Miguel prepared the most beautiful Paella! Housemaid mayo?? What a nice touch. The complimentary Sangria was thirst quenching. Best kept secret in Cambridge!

Amazing services and amazing foods.

Found La Lola Catering just by chance and it was the BEST find ever! We love Spain and now we have found our little slice of Spain in Cambridge! So great!! Vanessa was so fantastic to deal with and took care to accommodate my allergies for our Tapas Thursday order! Chef Miguel is extraordinary! Everything was so tasty and was prepared with fine care! The cheesecake was so authentic to cheesecake we had in Spain last year! I ve been dreaming about that cheesecake and now my dreams have come true right in Cambridge (Preston)! You will not regret one single order and all for a very good price! What more could you ask for? So yummy! Muchas gracias, Vanessa & Miguel!

Ordered the seafood and chicken paella for dinner for myself and my wife, and their cheesecake. La Lola did not disappoint!

Must try! We tried their charcuterie first, great selection and quality. Just tried the Tapas Thursday take-out menu for the first time - amazing! Authentically Spanish, fresh ingredients, great flavours. And those olives! Cant wait to try other items on their menu.

This city is so blessed to have this restaurant that brings so much flavor & authenticity. Absolutely delicious food! Vannesa, Miguel and Bella thank you for your great hospitality!

I m writing this with a heavy heart as I know this place is starting out so I am going to share my experience as gentle as possible. I was so excited for me to try La Lola as I read all the great reviews and saw the amazing photos of their food! My expectations were high. So sad that wasn t the case! Below is a picture of their especial Paella! It was bland with no flavour it tasted like it was made the day before. Rice was mushy the peas drying out. As for the seafood in the seafood Paella there was hardly any and what was tasted dry and rubbery! Definitely frozen mixed seafood from a bag. Also traditional Paella is usually a large dish we re in the past I ve never been able to finish. I literally did not eat all day in anticipation for what I hoped for would be a feast! As you can see in the picture I ve need kids menu portions larger then this! And as you also can see I did not eat it at all! This bill for 2 Paella and a charcuterie plater a couple of drinks came out to 100 bucks! I m sorry but La Lola completely missed the mark!

If you haven t tried La Lola yet, You re missing out! The food, staff and atmosphere is amazing! Very authentic. Its hard to say what my favourite dish as so many are delicious. My daughter especially loves the Garlic shrimp, I could eat the Paella everyday! Also if you haven t tried the Chorizo pasta ..Oh my, its the best, The cheesecake is to die for!! The cured salmon is currently in my fridge and i will be eating it tonight! They have so many options. You can dine in, pre order take out, browse their store, or even hire them for your next event! Also as a nice gift to someone, they do up a great gift basket. Absolutely love this place! Well done you guys!

A perfectly catered meal - fresh seafood paella, delicious charcuterie and other tapas, a fantastic basque cheesecake and a bottle of sangria! It was the best birthday dinner ever! Thank you! I m already planning my next La Lola experience!

Booked a reservation for their Thursday Tapas menu. The service was super friendly and the menu very authentic. Each dish was explained to us by the server and everything tasted fresh and delicious. The owner were so hospitable - we ve previously had their paella catering at an event and it was nice to try something new.

Amazing little spot in Preston. Dropped in for some tapas and wine. The croquetas were out of this world. Service was fantastic. Will definitely return!

I was looking for something different for dinner, and wanted to surprise my wife. Food pickup was punctual. Food was excellent. We will definitely be ordering again. We would definitely bring our friends to dine in.

Delightful, truly, truly delicious food.

Nice to have a few small tapas from Spain. I did enjoy it and with beer from Spain. People try to go and help a local restaurant from Cambridge. Nice size of tapas and great $$$.

First time here today. I had a delicious combo - butternut squash soup and an open faced cured salmon sandwich. Reasonable portions. The quality of the food/ingredients was up there. Will be back when Im in town.

Our lovely friends at Uno market had recommended we visit La Lola some time ago. We finally decided to drive out to Cambridge from Guelph and it was definitely Worth the drive. The place is fairly small, nice lighting, no pretentiousness at all which we loved. We got yummy olives on the house, we ordered croquetas, which were so good. I dont usually eat goat or sheeps cheese but, omg these were so tasty, I just couldnt resist. We also ordered the jamón serrano and salmon tostas, its hard to choose which one we liked more, they mentioned that they cure the salmon in house and it shows. Delightful. The table next to us also ordered gambas al ajillo, prawns in a garlic Sauce and it smelled so good , I also decided to order it. No regrets! The owners also seem very nice and attentive and informative about their dishes, I really appreciate it when meals are cooked with passion. As a Latin person, Im familiar with tapas, smaller dishes, bite size while you sip on a beer or Sangria, so if you go here thinking the portions will be huge, thats not the case. But the quality of the food is by far better than getting a huge portion somewhere else. Also, do me a favour and get yourself a glass of their Sangria... girl, See this as self care, itll be worth it, I promise. Muchas gracias La Lola por tan linda cena. Besos y nos vemos Pronto

Had an amazing meal from this venue. They catered and it was amazing. Every single thing was amazing. Absolutely no negative feedback - it was perfect, the Spanish omelette was amazing, the croquettes were inhaled and the paella was super tasty. The house made salmon was awesome! Really it was all amazing. You should just try it!

Excelent food and service

Amazing food, such friendly staff. Better than the same old take-out options!