We have always been a warm place to gather with friends. In these challenging times, we are offering all of our great food and drinks for pick-up or for delivery to your home.
Keep the spirit, to discuss ideas, let go of stress and enjoy delicious food.
Owner and visionary Basilio Ceravolo had the vision to create a place with the best food, quality relaxing music and soothing warm ambiance. Come experience Old World Europe through his eyes.
Taste the flavors of Spain, Italy, France and Sicily and be transported to another time and place.
Tapas dishes inspired by southern Europe with nightly jazz & folk in a dim, bohemian setting. Based on 236 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
873 Turquoise St, San Diego, CA 92109
Phone: (858) 488-4200
Website: https://www.cafebareuropa.com/
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Hours
| Friday | 6–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6–10 PM |
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Reviews
Trevor
Weird spot. It’s an interesting deviation from sterile and monotonous corporate restaurants. There is no service so you are greeted with some explanatory signs and plastic silverware. Self seating. You can either place your order with a qr code or up at the bar. Portions are small and on plastic plates which you pick up from the counter. Food options seemed reheated from previously cooked. There were wispers of Kirkland signature. By the time we left there was a large group of people dancing inside. But this group may have entirely been made up of several generations of wives and children from the proprietor. Weird.
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Michael Boothby
This place is phenomenal. Been coming here since 2016! Yes they have since transitioned to phone ordering due to labor shortages, but it’s easy and streamlined! The music is good, food specials are delicious, and the ambience is fantastic.
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Benjamin A Hoga
Always a worthwhile dining experience. Serving everything to your heart’s content, with the ultimate seafood paella that’s to die for. We’ve always enjoyed the vast selection of what’s available on the menu. The Flamenco show topped off the evening for us.
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Hannah Duarte
My newest favorite spot!! The place is impeccable, so much personality, service is exceptional and the vibes are impeccable. The live music, the food and the wine list are all amazing, and oh, if you’re Brazilian, you’re gonna love the voz e violão cantando MPB in this place!
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David Morse
Newest secret in PB! Kept walking by going to the birrieria (also incred) next door. The vibes are perfect, and food is dope. They have dancing and live music a few nights per week.
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Sabrina Gallego
I’m from northwestern Spain and wanted to love this place, but I was sorely disappointed.
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Troy Lagrotteria
I had a remarkable evening, Christian did a fine job of ensuring everything was just perfect. The food and the music we’re amazing.
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Brian Abella
I’ve frequented this place several times over the years and as a cafe, a bar, and entertainment spot I really do not have any complaints. Actually I have enjoyed many nights out enjoying good food and music here. UNFORTUNATELY, when I have to question the integrity and character of the people who work at or own the busines, it greatly compromises how I can even give a second thought about recommending this place to anyone , leaving me inclined as well to alert others of this issue: On December 14th I contacted the business through the website email listed to inquire about whether the business offered gift cards/certificates. My message was promptly returned by Basilio Ceravalo (listed as owner) to confirm I could purchase any amount gift card. I would need to submit a PayPal payment and once received he would create the gift certificate and email it to me. On Dec 16th I notified him again that the payment was sent and that it was intended as a Christmas gift, hoping to receive it as soon as possible. On Dec 19th after no response, I again reached out by personal email. Still no response. On Dec 21 I again reached out (this time through Paypal msg) to explain I still had not received a response or my gift certificate and again explained this was an intended gift. I did receive a response same day which states he was working on it and would email for sure the following day. Needless to say, that was the last I’ve heard from him. I’ve since left him another message through PayPal requesting a refund at this point. At this point, no matter how much I have enjoyed myself at Cafe Bar Europa in the last, I will no longer recommend this business in good faith and I hope others are cautious dealing with transactions like this. I typically would never PayPal money like this but I had assumed this business and it’s owner to be quite reputable and honorable. Wrong. Lesson learned.
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Karen Kukuk
Everything is served on disposal dinnerware. One waitress and a cook are the only employees present. The food tasted like frozen pre-cooked dishes and the prices were certainly not cheap. Fun funky atmosphere but table was sticky!
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Ana Belly Dancer
Basilio, the owner is exhuberant and happy as he greets you on arrival. The staff is attentive and the food is good. They have a guitarist playing live music, which adds to the bohemian ambiance. I love the art on their walls, Spanish-flavor.
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