Bareca in Scarborough

Needed a quick meal before going to the theatre, and this fitted the bill perfectly. Order taken and food served promptly. Great selection of tapas, all well cooked and very tasty. Lovely ambience, good selection of drinks, and friendly and welcoming staff. Will definitely be back next time we're in Scarborough to sample more of the menu.

Lovely place, first time trying it. There were a couple of items not available on the menu but the waiter informed us of this when he brought us the menus. The food was delicious 😋

Excellent waiters, a bit over-worked, but still pleasant & helpful. It would have gained 5 stars except they tolerate badly trained dogs and our evening was frequently disturbed by barking squabbling dogs in the restaurant.

Just can not praise this hotel enough, excellent 👌 staff excellent service and food. Excellent hotel for your pet as well, including cycling and walking.

Ordered the seafood linguine large portion £16, couldn’t believe what had been served, a small portion in a soup bowl with only five prawns and little and I mean little shreds of salmon or atleast that’s what the menu said it was. When I asked if it was the large I was told it is, and so when asking what the small portion size, I was laughably shocked to find out it’s the same bowl just a small amount given, the dish was an awful linguine, and to top it off with a service charge !!!! Not once did anyone ask how my meal was, and when paying which was hard as I was so disappointed in eveyway, I still wasn’t even asked how my meal was. So service charge for being sat down and just having my order taken !!!! Such a shame as it has a lovely atmosphere and great decor. What a shame the service and food let it down miserably.

Highly recommend this restaurant - they don't take bookings for small parties but it wasn't an issue at all. We were welcomed by friendly and well informed staff - the service throughout was spot on. We were 2 adults and 2 children - one teen, one 9 year old. We all found food options easily and drink options too. The food was really really tasty from our shared starter to mains and puds. Couldn't fault a thing, it's a lovely setting and quirky inside with 2 gorgeous snug areas as well. The cocktails were all different to your usual and the one we tried was delicious. My sons loved their food too. Not sure how we found space for pud but we did and again they were delicious.

Went for a family meal last weekend. Some of us enjoyed our food and drink, however remarks were made about how the pizza was bland and the brownie was cold despite ordering warm. Service wasn’t the best. Left a £60 deposit because we were a large group, but this was not deducted from our bill, and when waiting to query this, the manager walked away instead of assisting us. Was told by a staff member that the £60 refund would be deposited in our account within the next 5 days. I thought it was unusual because we had not inserted or tapped our card. For the price range and a service charge I would expect the food and service to be better. Fortunately a refund of £56.90 was deposited in my account. Not the full £60 as expected. For the sake of £3.10 I’m not going to call up to request that refund, just disappointed.

Good menu for you to choose from, friendly and helpful staff, who can’t do enough for you, well stocked bar, pre booked if not staying in hotel, very pleasant restaurant in the area

After having a few past lovely visits to this restaurant unfortunately this evening the experience was quite different. Many tables available to seat four but we were not able to have as only two of us? We were offered a table squashed between two others but declined. The staff seemed distracted by an expected large group booking which they were not happy about, obviously more important than regular quests. Poor planning and service but our benefit as arrived at another local restaurant Askims in huntriss row, greeted with a very warm welcome and excellent food. Our new favourite thanks to bareca’s poor service.

Fantastic food! Outstanding service but dogs at your dinner table is a no no in a public restaurant and not everyone is a dog lover! Constantly barking and people feeding dogs is not good and shouldn't be allowed except only in your own family home! Banging food though absolutely Outstanding 10/10

Service and atmosphere was great. I had the paella, which I make at home a lot, and was a bit disappointed as the rice was raw. I also couldn't taste much saffron or spices in it. It looked good, but could've done with more cooking (and maybe a stock cube). The seafood was nice though.

We stayed at the Bike and Boot last night and the experience was so good in the restaurant that I felt obliged to pop on and write a review this morning! It was a Friday evening but service was swift, friendly and attentive. The food was absolutely delicious. The best mushroom risotto I’ve had in a long time. My husband had the pork loin and said it was great too. In addition, both starters and mains arrived promptly and piping hot and our drinks were kept topped up. The most doggy friendly restaurant I’ve eaten in but despite the volume of dogs that I imagine are in and out, there wasn’t a whiff of dog in the air which was appreciated! Would absolutely recommend and will revisit next time we come to Scarborough!

Food fabulous, views brilliant!

A very nice place, very deceptive from the outside. Do give it a try. The food was tasty we had chicken burgers and the tandoori pizza which was very nice. The service was ok. It's a pity they only do small bottles of beer which probably added to the service problem of keep ordering another round. Would definitely go again. We spent £127 for 3 of us. There is an 8% service charge on top of your bill

It’s just a nice place to stay and staff are also very friendly.

We were staying at the Bike and Boot Hotel and had meals here on the two nights of our stay. The first night was a Thursday, food, staff and service were impeccable. We really enjoyed the food and the staff were attentive. However our second meal was late on a Friday evening, what a completely different experience. Some of the staff were lacking and because of this one female server was running around doing her best to make up for the others lack of ability. Food and service was mediocre on that evening. I would not go back to this restaurant at busy times but more than happy to go on weekdays and less busy times.

They accommodated us as a group of 11 without a booking which we were not expecting and were impressed with. Food and drinks were all good and decent value. Shame no beers on draught but couldn't fault anything else. Friendly staff and service.

Good place.good service.nice atmosphere.

Food was amazing. Best grilled chicken and calamari I've eaten. Fast service too. Friendly staff.

Lovely place. Great food and service.

Very warm welcome as we entered. Staff so polite and helpful, and the food was delicious. Very happy

Great experience for dinning . Not so sure of being able to view into kitchen . Staff friendly and helpful

We found this place whilst looking for somewhere we could have something nice to eat which would allow us to bring our dog. This place definitely ticked those boxes. The food we had was all very nice and the service was very quick. We would definitely visit again.

Been here a few times for dinner but on this occasion despite asking for the usual carafe of house red merlot we were given (and charged for) a more expensive cabernet sauvignon. Probably won't be back.

Excellent service from a lovely, pleasant and helpful young man, Aaron, I think. Excellent coffee, very nice food. Great views.

The food is great, as is the service.

Excellent food, great staff and service. Surprisingly busy on a Monday night, signs of a great restaurant. Ham hock terrine, goats cheese and charcuterie tapas dishes were superb.

I have written another review about our stay last month and this one deserves a special mention in its own right. My wife and our Newfoundland were made a complete fuss of throughout our stay and instantly fell in love with the place. The menu is huge ! So much to choose from and the best Calamari I have ever tried. The lighting, the atmosphere and staff were all top class. Give it a try !! Well worth it

Very nice food exactly as described on the menu. The pasta was served al dente not sure soggy and the salad had a light olive oil dressing (not loads of drizzled this, that or the other). The portion sizes are decent and neither of us left hungry. The beers and ciders come in bottles or cans but the menu makes that clear. The staff were friendly and very efficient. There would have been a nice view of the sea apart from the good old fashioned pea soup fog. We enjoyed it there and would go back.

Fairly average, to be honest. The restaurant feels somewhat confused in its decor, some modern elements, and then random rugged parts - crates on the ceiling as chandeliers, a cheap plastic spade on the wall? Our server seemed to have lost her smile somewhere. No interaction. She was just there to do her job and get on to the next customer. The food was OK. Not bad, but nothing exciting. Admittedly, we both had burgers so can't do too much wrong, and they weren't doing anything too special with them to make them particularly memorable. Prices were good, though, so if you want a quick bite to eat, then this place will fit your needs. There is no need to book. Toilets were nice and clean and smelling fresh!

The best cocktails we have had in a long time! The team here seem truly passionate about their mixology, it was entertaining watching them mix up creations , truly attentive service. Ryan, Sean and Emma thank you for making our break away such a good night.

Came here about 5 pm on a Thursday. Glad we came early as it soon got busy. We had 8 tapa and a paella between us. Roast Potatoes with rosemary - these were exquisite, one of my favourites. Slightly crunchy giving way to a melt in the mouth centre with the healthy taste of fat ! Truffle and Parmesan Fries - I was disappointed in these, did not pick up the truffle at all and they were just bland. Mac and Cheese - Sauce good for dipping other stuff in but again this lacked punch and depth of flavour. Charcuterie - Served in a dish on a layer of rocket. Would have been nice to have some olive oil on the table to drizzle on. Hot Spicy Chicken Wings - not hot or spicy but were tasty enough. Fresh Mussels - Came in their own little mussel pot, quite a lot of broken shells and grit. Thin watery sauce. My biggest let down. Doubtful of how fresh they were. King prawn skewers - advertised as barbecued, shame I saw no char but they were tasty enough. Calamari - these were immense. I believe they were in Panko breadcrumbs which made a real difference. Seafood Paella - The top cm of rice was chalky and undercooked but once you got through it was tasty enough. Although there are negative comments we really enjoyed the meal. The atmosphere was top notch, room big and airy with great views. Only two waiting on staff and I had difficulty in gaining their attention when required. But they were very pleasant. Had one Old Fashioned cocktail and this was very well made. Service charge added to bill at 5% which we were happy with. Total bill 90. Accessibility - stairs at the front but they can let you in the back door to avoid them. There is a disabled toilet.

Came here about 5 pm on a Thursday. Glad we came early as it soon got busy. We had 8 tapa and a paella between us. Roast Potatoes with rosemary - these were exquisite, one of my favourites. Slightly crunchy giving way to a melt in the mouth centre with the healthy taste of fat ! Truffle and Parmesan Fries - I was disappointed in these, did not pick up the truffle at all and they were just bland. Mac and Cheese - Sauce good for dipping other stuff in but again this lacked punch and depth of flavour. Charcuterie - Served in a dish on a layer of rocket. Would have been nice to have some olive oil on the table to drizzle on. Hot Spicy Chicken Wings - not hot or spicy but were tasty enough. Fresh Mussels - Came in their own little mussel pot, quite a lot of broken shells and grit. Thin watery sauce. My biggest let down. Doubtful of how fresh they were. King prawn skewers - advertised as barbecued, shame I saw no char but they were tasty enough. Calamari - these were immense. I believe they were in Panko breadcrumbs which made a real difference. Seafood Paella - The top cm of rice was chalky and undercooked but once you got through it was tasty enough. Although there are negative comments we really enjoyed the meal. The atmosphere was top notch, room big and airy with great views. Only two waiting on staff and I had difficulty in gaining their attention when required. But they were very pleasant. Had one Old Fashioned cocktail and this was very well made. Service charge added to bill at 5% which we were happy with. Total bill 90. Accessibility - stairs at the front but they can let you in the back door to avoid them. There is a disabled toilet.

Great food, great ambience with London prices. Friendly staff, great food but in the end overpriced for Scarborough. We had a really lovely meal but found it too expensive for what it was worth.

Food and cocktails were divine. Service excellent. But pricier but you get what you pay for. Everything was so delicious. We will go again

Lovely staff, nice view out to the sea, good food and drink menu

Lovely rooms", although they can be a bit warm. Great bar and great facility's for the dog, loved the free dog toy idea.

Went for a date two weeks ago. Was a great little place to go for drinks and a few little nibbles. Would go again.

a hidden gem 💎 incredible food highly recommended ,only downside is its hidden away I found by accident ,staff very friendly ,a must visit x

Great food and fantastic cocktails and ipa selection. Dog friendly, and nice tables.

went on the 8th July. one word to sum it up- excellent. food quality lovely, reasonable prices, dog friendly, the man serving us was attentive and kind. Will definitely be returning. i had the chicken burger and my sister had pizza great food big portions just fab!

I have previously left a 3 star review in April 22 due to poor service. We visited again today and the service was top class. Friendly staff who were very accommodating and lovely. Made such a difference to our experience. The food remains at a really high standard and we will definitely be returning more regularly again. Thank you

Never had a bad food or drink experience here, food is cooked fresh to order, great choice of drinks with reasonable prices and great sea views (if you're lucky enough to get a window seat). Also has a comfortable lounge area if all you're after is a coffee. It's not a problem for me but the place isn't wheelchair accessible due to steps up to the doors.

Called into this place on the spur of the moment with my wife and 16 year old daughter. the decor is of a nice quirky standard but I have to say that I was very disappointed with the food ,the pizza was bland the chicken Milanese was a small over cooked portion served with a small garlic butter and overcooked hard pre-packed fries .The deserts were well overpriced for what was basically ice-cream with a sauce and served with a spoon that did not even fit into the bottom of the glass. Basically the food is well overpriced for the quality as are the drinks £4.75 for a 330ml bottle of Peroni. There are far better places to eat and i do not mind paying a higher price if the quality is there.

Great time was had by all four of us.

Came across Bareca and very pleased we did,it was so welcoming and great decor pulled us in. We chose a table which is nice when they let you do that and settled in. The menu was varied and again it was nice to try a couple of smaller plates. I’m sorry to say the food was bland, lacking flavour especially the mussel broth/sauce and shell fish pasta had very little discernible fish in it and neither of the dishes even smelled of fish? A little garnish of parsley maybe? The food could be better, otherwise loved the place!

A lovely atmosphere with friendly, attentive staff. The two pizzas and four mini plates we ordered were amazing! Very tasty and fresh! We will definitely visit again in the near future.

Great bar and restaurant. Had their small plates tapas. Everything was cooked fresh to order. Service good. Would highly recommend.

What an eating experience. We had just arrived in Scarborough & Google best restaurants nearby and we not disappointed or surprised Bareca came out top. Fantastic food & drinks at great value - both had Italian style meals and thought chef must have been trained in Naples ..so tasty. Went back next night & will certainly return next time visit Scarborough.

Dog friendly. Great food. Cocktail bar. Reasonably priced. Can't complain! We went here on first day of holiday and immediately decided we're coming back multiple times. Also the cocktail bar is solid. We had the mocktails and they tasted like proper cocktails. Amazing!

Always enjoy our experience here. The small dishes are great for tapas lovers

Service was excellent, seated quickly, and food was of good quality. I would recommend it. Drink - choice is plentiful, ales/larger are bottles or cans only. Food - The only minor point is that a large percentage of menu items have cheese, so limits choice. Yes, I could ask for it to be removed but.

Absolutely lovely cocktails, staff are friendly and service is quick. Cosy place too! Would recommend a visit.

Great laid back venue for a family dinner (2 adults and 2 kids). Cocktails were good, food was tasty and staff friendly and happily responded to our numerous requests including returning my paella to the kitchen for a couple more minutes. Fab sea views and great place to visit with a well-behaved dog as they are allowed in the restaurant. Looking forward to a return visit with our dog in the future. Slightly expensive but worth it for the good points.

Called in for lunch. We were not disappointed. Excellent, very tasty meal followed by a great coffee. Lovely staff in the bar and serving. Good price. Can't wait for the next boot and bike restaurant to open in Derbyshire.

Lovely food, great service and dog friendly.

Lovely place didnt know it was there, Really pleasant staff, food was lovely, best saundea around, would highly recommend xx

Modern and inviting bar and eating area. However, 'hot' meals were served on a cold plate, the food was lukewarm, and they were very small portions. Their menu prices were quite high considering the above.

Nice restaurant , friendly polite staff and good food. Small gripe the portion size for the price and advertised with Pancetta so expected more than 2 scraps on the top as decoration. Have eaten here before and food has been more generous so maybe the chef was having a Risotto off night. Staff 10/10 Food 7/10 Value 5/10

Nice restaurant , friendly polite staff and good food. Small gripe the portion size for the price and advertised with Pancetta so expected more than 2 scraps on the top as decoration. Have eaten here before and food has been more generous so maybe the chef was having a Risotto off night. Staff 10/10 Food 7/10 Value 5/10

Great tapas, and it's a bit quirky too

Stumbled across this place last night as it was close to our hotel. Visited Sunday night, table for 6 including 4 children. We were seated promptly. Service was really good, food all very tasty. Restaurant was busy and lots of dogs visiting with their owners too which was quirky, obviously a regular spot for locals in the know. Very enjoyable tea, would visit again if in the area 🍔🍕🍟🍝😋

Excellent restaurant and food. We will be staying here the next time in Scarborough. Wish I had found it before this visit.

We really enjoyed our first visit here. The menu is varied, with plenty of vegetarian options. The staff were lovely and our meals were very good. We really liked the relaxed atmosphere and will definitely go again.

The service was amazing, super friendly staff. However I think the food portions do not relate to the prices. Also drink costs are high- £7.60 for a peroni and £7.25 for a mocktail 😳 Would still return as its a lovely atmosphere but it is...

Excellent food ,choice,service. All-round winner.

Have eaten here a few times, always great quality food and service. I had the spaghetti bolognaise (large portion) and my father had the small portion. There was no Difference beyond the £5 more I paid, but but was delicious all the same. The cesar salad side is also great and the macaroni cheese with ham!

Friendly staff.. excellent suggestions.. lovely place to wind down after a winter beach walk and panto experience..

All the staff are friendly, informative and professional. A place to visit and enjoy

After lack lustre evening meal before a theatre event, we thought to give Bike & Boot a second chance with a Saturday lunch. That was a mistake. The service charge added to the bill added to the sheer disappointment that a place with so much to say for itself can offer such poor quality and un-lovingly plonked overpriced garbage. I had the grilled chicken burger for the second time and was appalled with a wet through bun soaked in chicken water... an obviously boiled or otherwise destroyed chicken breast with anaemic cheddar cheese or some semblance of it.. My partner had Mussels which came in a "tomato sauce".. The sauce transpires (according to the staff we asked) to be the pizza base tomato gloop, mixed with mater and splash of wine... It was horrible. It spoiled my weekend to fork out £37 for a junk wet through burger and mussels prepared by someone with a hatred for food. Same on you.. I expected better... I'll take my £ somewhere else next time. Twice and you're out!

As it’s not possible to reserve a table we were lucky to pick a quiet evening and we’re offered a choice of tables. The atmosphere and decor were very good and the menu, although limited, had enough choice. We ordered a bottle of rose and...

I've been here plenty of times. Great for a relaxed meal. You can not book a table, but I have never not been able to get one. Food is always good with a great selection to choose from. There's also plenty of drinks too choose including a good range of now and no alcohol drinks. Staff are always helpful and polite. Would definitely recommend going here, but not somewhere I'd get dressed up for. The atmosphere is nice and laid back. Dogs are allowed, which some may not like. You do get the occasional barking dog, which can be slightly annoying, but I've never had it last long.

Not a very extensive menu. Overpriced.

terrible! We walked in to be greeted by a young waitress, I asked her for a gluten free menu to be told that there wasn’t one, she didn’t even give me an allergen folder which I found strange. She escorted us to the table but...

Just been today, fortunately I live quite near ,I'm taking my family in 2 weeks time . One bit of feedback our coffee wasn't brought to us straight away consequently it wasn't hot enough ,but love the bareca

Decided to come here with family and their dog. Welcomed on arrival and service excellent throughout. Food all good and no problem with Gluten Free meals. Food was very good and all served timely. Not sure where the time went which is also a good...

I’ve been taken here before for a snack lunch and that was superb but for some reason I keep forgetting about it for an evening meal. Last night my partner mentioned it and we went……. Never again will it be forgotten!! It was really good,...

Very nice but a bit over priced

Fantastic delicious food compliments to the chef. Visually beautiful. Staff lovely and on it. Venue was comfortable and inviting. 1st class all round. Would absolutely recommend.

Lovely food. Helpful staff. Pizza was epic even my GF one! Would definitely recommend!

The location is idyllic with sea views from the Restaurant. The service was friendly & prompt. The cocktails were fabulous! The one thing that slightly let the venue down..for me anyway..was the food. I ordered a main & a desert and whilst they were perfectly...

The guy that made our cocktails was next level super nice guy and the food was absolutely amazing couldn’t fault the whole evening We’ll be back!

Very pleasant lunch of small plates and a nice glass of wine

Saw the great reviews and decided to dine here. Glad we did! Delicious dinner, cocktails and superb service! Special shout-out to George who was ever helpful, exude professionalism and warm service.

Good food, good service, good atmosphere

Lovely fresh food at a good price with a view over the bay 😍

What a great restaurant. Visited when it was really busy and the staff were run off their feet, yet they could not do enough for us. Service was excellent and food was fantastic. Dog friendly too. We will definitely be back!

Great restaurant with a wide ranging menu. Obviously cooked fresh to order with a wide range of ales and beers. One of the better places to eat in Scarborough, will definitely becoming back.

Absolutely spot on last nights meal never disappointed when we leave this place the staff are a credit ..and very affordable too..keep up the good work we will be back..x

We were staying at the attached hotel and went for an evening meal early on Saturday evening before walking to a concert at Scarborough Open Air Theatre. We mentioned that we needed to leave to get to the concert and the staff were helpful and...

Excellent meal the Tirama sundae was the best dessert ever.

Underwhelming..... they don't really cater for vegans - the £15 vegan platter was stale bread, shop bought hummus, 4 olives (seriously!) , tiny spoonful of roast peppers (again, shop bought), a lot of sad rocket and oddly, pickled onions. For this price, I would expect good bread and something homemade/different/special but sadly no. Cocktails' good but pricey. I cannot recommend, which is sad as it is a very nice venue with cheerful staff and a vibrant atmosphere - go here but don't eat!

Excellent place to end your evenings with bar that has everything, cosy seating and very good staff.

Lovely place to eat and drink, we are local so we will call again and again

I really enjoyed my evening at Bareca with my friend! The atmosphere is very relaxed - especially for a Saturday night when we went! No booking required on a Saturday night, we turned up at 7:30pm to be seated straight away. A pitcher of water...

Fabulous meal in lovely surroundings Great friendly helpful and efficient staff Dog friendly and well worth a future return visit.

We have tried Bareca multiple times recently. We are always drawn by the food but each time feel let down by the service. The food is always really tasty, well presented and is good value for money. The food arrives quickly. However, the service every...

Love this place, relaxed atmosphere, good food and great staff, oh and the views are fabulous

Came with family on a Monday evening and only 2 tables in when we arrived. Our food and drinks order was promptly taken. Small portions of food, salad and risotto served in a cereal bowl for a rough guide of the portion. The food was...

Had a lovely meal here and fantastic service , great menu with lots of choice , we had the charcuterie platter and mussels and were both perfect after a busy day in Scarborough Would definitely recommend and will come back again when next in the...