I would say as far as tapas goes usually each little plate leaves you wanting more because it’s just so tasty. Each mouthful decadent and sumptuous. That’s not the kind of tapas you will get here. Each plate is good. The flat bread is average. The drinks are sweet and watered down. Eating upstairs guarantees your service will leave you alone and it will be a hushed ambiance. The downstairs is a starkly different vibe. As far as parking goes, if you can’t find a spot in their designated parking, go to the deck that’s across the street from the entrance. Sugar factory valet is $30, parking in their lot is validated but highly limited.
Bulla has the perfect atmosphere for tapas, it's warm welcoming and comfortable. I went for a work lunch and it was delightful! Great staff, attentive but not overly concerned ( some places they check in on you like every two seconds and it can be annoying) but not Bulla! And their food was so delightful! The gaspacho was a taste of freshness, I LOVE me a good gaspacho and this did not disappoint. Their lunch special was great, way more than enough food. It was not too loud even tho it started to get busy toward the end of our meeting.
This place truly has great service. In a city filled with so many restaurants to choose from, this tapas location is affordable and the food taste great. In each dish you can taste the attention to detail. The seafood Paella is filled with shrimp, prawns, octopus, small baby clams and, squid rings. This dish can serve 3-4 comfortably. The margherita flat bread is served crisp with just the right amount of sauce. The basil and Italian seasonings were sprinkled over the tomatoes and I would personally love a little balsamic drizzle to add to the sweetness of the tomatoes. The grilled octopus was hands down the most savory dish, thanks to the corn puree. The grilled salmon on a bed of spinach with chick peas and slivered garlic topped with the lemon sauce was great. There are many choices and our server was helpful and did not hesitate to offer guidance.
The bartender was friendly and took my food allergy seriously. But the food was the star of the show. We got a charcuterie and some small plates while waiting for the paella and it was more than worth the wait. One of the best I've had.
If you can weather the traffic then you should come down to this Gastrobar right after work! They have a happy hour from 5-7 and their craft cocktails are something to write about Be sure to sit at the bar so you can capitalize on their happy hour food menu. If you’re sat then you unfortunately won’t be able to get it. Overall the food was to the bar pretty quickly from ordering. I would say 10/15 minutes max. The margarita pizza unfortunately was undercooked but the size definitely was a bit bigger than the “Tapas” serving, which is a plus for me. I would come back for an ambient date or an after work cocktail!
