"Tapas" Street Food Restaurants in North Rhine-Westphalia

Breakfast served tapas-style: It’s perfect for trying new things. Instead of digging through a family-sized portion of scrambled eggs, you can enjoy a variety of beautifully arranged plates: such as çılbır, marinated salmon, flambéed grapefruit, hummus with brokkolini, or a yogurt-granola bowl.

Since 1998, La Copita has been a fixture on Nordstraße—with its rustic atmosphere and Spanish laid-back charm. Patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo, chorizo, grilled calamari: the classics are a hit, and the wine flows freely. If you’re not quite full yet: paella. Grappa served in a block of ice helps with digestion.

A rustic Spanish tavern with a real picture-perfect vibe. Open daily starting at noon. The kitchen serves up all the classics: fried sardines, Pata Negra, lomo ibérico, albóndigas, tortilla, pimientos, chicken croquettes, gambas, and grilled meat and fish dishes.

A rustic Portuguese tavern with a cozy atmosphere. If you walk out of here without a garlicy breath, you probably didn’t eat anything. This flavorful bulb is the cornerstone of the menu and adds flavor to croquettes, shrimp, grilled chorizo, clams, and squid à pescador.

A quaint Portuguese tapas and specialty bar offering smooth wines, simple fish dishes, and grilled meats. The antique, rustic furnishings—from the bar to the decor—are a real eye-catcher. A traditional lunch menu is also served daily.

A young tapas and sharing-dishes concept with a somewhat whimsical theme—a journey through cuisines from all over the world and back. In the summer, you can enjoy a glass of wine or a Reissdorf Kölsch on the street terrace while savoring the casually presented dishes.

Traditional charm lasts the longest, which is why this somewhat dated tapas restaurant is still almost always full, despite its food quality ranging from solid to inconsistent. During the summer months, the pretty terrace and the lively, almost Mediterranean atmosphere keep it bustling.