• Cuisine: Carryout, Spanish
  • Price: $$
  • Meals: Dinner
  • Mood: Lively
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Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

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Tapas and Paella

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba, Chicago's first Spanish restaurant, serves fresh, authentic Spanish cuisine in a lively, vibrant atmosphere.

Chef Gabino Sotelino's menu features Spanish tapas, hot and cold appetizers meant for sharing, as well as paella, a typical Valencian rice dish made with vegetables and meat or seafood. You'll be tempted by the Pintxos ("peen-chos"), one or two bite snacks popular in Northern Spain, which are the perfect way to sample your way through the vast Mediterranean menu.

Everything goes well with Sangria, a famous wine "fiesta" drink made from fresh fruit, wine and liquor. Don't miss the large outdoor patio decorated with the sights and colors of Spain.  

Chef Sotelino, whose talents have led to command performances for King Juan Carlos, created Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba to reflect his love of la cocina de España (Spanish cuisine). Once you experience the distinct flavors of Spain, we bet you'll be in love too.

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"Sharing can be fun" at this tapas bar with "superb paella", "excellent sangria", a "super" outdoor patio and a "fun and flirty" atmosphere that's "good for groups." Most agree it's "still the best" in its genre.

– Zagat Survey

Locations

  • Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Chicago

    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Chicago

    Chicago, Lincoln Park
    2024 N. Halsted
    Chicago, IL
    60614

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    • Phone:
      (773) 935-5000

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    • Restaurant
      Mon-Th 4:00pm-10:00pm
      Fri 4:00pm-12:00am
      Sat 11:00am-12:00am
      Sun 11:00am-10:00pm

      Labor Day Hours
      Sunday, September 5th
      11:00AM - 10:00PM
      Monday, September 6th
      11:00AM - 10:00PM

    • Bar Specials
      $3 Bar Tapas
      Sun-Th 4:00pm-6:00pm
      Fri-Sat 4:00pm-6:00pm
      Fri-Sat 10:00pm-12:00am

Events & Promotions

  • September 1, 2010

    Join Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba's Text Club

    Text CBBR to 30364 to receive tasty treats compliments of Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Possibilities include: Paella, Pintxo Platters, Tapas & Desserts!
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  • September 12, 2010

    Flamenco Dinner Show at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

    Enjoy the traditional music and dancing of Spain by ‘Cuadro "El Payo” at our Flamenco Dinner Show! Reservations are taken at 5 p.m.; Show starts at 6 p.m. Event cover: $10 per person, plus tax. Please call 773-935-5000 for reservations.
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  • September 18, 2010

    Fall Cooking Demo at Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!

    At 10:00 a.m., join Executive Chef Tim Cottini as he demonstrates how to prepare the perfect seasonal paella. Tapas lunch with wine is included along with a tapas recipe booklet & paella cookbook. Event price: $40 per person, plus tax & gratuity. Please call 773-935-5000 for reservations.
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  • September 21, 2010

    Spain vs. France: “Round 2”

    Who will win? You decide! At 6 p.m., Chef Bruce Williams takes on Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba's Chef Tim Cottini to compete in a tasting battle with their signature dishes and cooking styles. Enjoy sampling the best of foods and wines from both Spain and France! Event price: $25 per person, plus tax & gratuity. For tickets, please call Mon Ami Gabi in Oak Brook at 630-472-1900.
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    Cafe-Ba-Ba-Reeba - Chicago
    2024 N. Halsted
    Chicago, IL 60614
    (773) 935-5000
    Shift: AM/PM, Full Time

    Casual Dining

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