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Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar
Tapas Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Frederick, Frederick
"Besides the great food; asparagus fries, anything goat cheese, try and get a seat..."(5 Tips)
"The crispy asparagus straws are to die for!"(2 Tips)
"Try one of everything!"(2 Tips)
"Best bacon wrapped dates ever !!!!"(2 Tips)
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We had the asparagus fries, chili shrimp and some buffalo wings. All were really good. The wings were complimentary at the bar when you order a drink. Great value and great taste.
lorraine dooFebruary 9, 2014Get the dessert special first because it is perfect and so good! And then have one of everything. Well try the tapas paella, the apples and goat cheese and the spinach and portabello mushroom.
NeffJuly 6, 2015Absolutely amazing food. We had 6 plates of meat, seafood and vegetables. The meat was cooked to perfection! I would definitely recommend this place. A great place to get lunch or dinner off 70 in MD
Steve SlussJuly 4, 2015We shared several of their tapas dishes and it all was great. However my top three were the Vieras, asparagus fritos,and the Lomo de buey (hanger steak). Ask for Paxton. She is a server extraordinaire
Arik MorrisSeptember 30, 2017Wonderful selections! Highly recommend the queso frito and pan con Costilla de Ternera! Great atmosphere and quick service.
Suzanne Gonzales-WebbSeptember 1, 2013Had a large group (15 people) service was great, not everyone was thrilled with the price per portion but the general consensus was the food was delicious. Paella was a favorite
Erin BarrowMay 27, 2013Bacon wrapped dates with goat cheese & the scallops with spinach & root beer are freaking amazing!!!!!
- jack pollardMarch 18, 2011Besides the great food; asparagus fries, anything goat cheese, try and get a seat in the window for some of the best people watching in Frederick!! My wife's and my favorite place.
First time having brunch. Cheap and delicious! FYI. No alcoholic drinks before 10am on Sunday
Charla PayneDecember 12, 2015The owner is wonderful- He opened on closed day just for a few of us girls when we were off work! The tapas were fabulous!
Order the Brie it is the best ! If you are sitting at a table ask for Stacey she is a great waitress. At the Bar , ask for Cliff, Chris or Kenny,
Rick EdmondsonSeptember 19, 2013This was a great experience, even though we did not have a reservation they treated us very well
Adrian DannhauserOctober 21, 2012The around ten security guys are a little unnecessary on Saturday nights. Other than that, a lot of beautiful women in the joint!
Crowd pleasers are the asparagus fries, goat cheese fritters, and dates w/goat cheese wrapped in bacon. Try some of the specials, though, too! :-)- Rick EdmondsonJuly 28, 2013Very fun atmosphere and the tapas was diverse, exciting but foremost delicious
Reinette Springirth AntrimSeptember 14, 2012My favorite restaurant in Frederick MD. My husband and I love it. Gluten friendly!
Alena LerchOctober 14, 2012The food is excellent. I've never had a bad experience. The worst part is choosing what to get!
Laura MolesworthAugust 12, 2012Make sure to compliment the general manager's beard or tie- both if you're feeling adventurous!
The Asparagus Fritas are always the first thing I order - delicious, and a definite must-have!
- Isabella's has several Brewer's Alley beers on tap: generally the Kolsch, Nut Brown, and IPA.
Ceviche and anchovies with red onion, I would eat you every day were it possible.
Susan MJuly 26, 2010The dates are da bomb! Artichoke fries were my second favorite. Everything is good tho :)
Joe BethkeJuly 27, 2010AWESOME food!! Don't forget to try the white anchovies with capers and red onions.
- 5-6 tapas is usually a good amount of food to split between 2 people.
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- 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
(301) 698-8922
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