Tres Tapas

On Lychener Straße at Helmholtzplatz, Tres Tapas serves traditional Spanish cuisine with lava stone grill, cocktails, and a decent wine selection.

Tres Tapas at Helmholtzplatz

On Lychener Straße at Helmholtzplatz in Prenzlauer Berg. Tres Tapas welcomes its guests with authentic Spanish tapas and carefully selected wines. The interior greatly contributes to the atmosphere: blue tiles, dark wood, and black-and-white photographs of Spanish life create a touch of Mediterranean flair. Those who snag an outdoor table can watch the lively street around Helmholtzplatz.

The tapas bar’s menu delivers on the promise of Spanish cuisine. Classics include marinated, oven-roasted peppers and Basque-style chicken, prepared with fresh ingredients. Also featured are Tortilla Española, Calamares fritos, and of course, Patatas Bravas. All tapas are available in both half and full portions, making sharing and tasting easier. Wine lovers will also get their money’s worth: some of the Spanish wines are imported directly by Tres Tapas.

Paella on Sundays, always worth a reservation

For those who want the full experience, mark Sunday on your calendar, because every Sunday from 16:00, paella is on the menu. The restaurant has quite a capacity: 120 seats and 10 bar stools are available, yet this place in Prenzlauer Berg is known for busy evenings. Guests also report a friendly welcome with complimentary bread, olives, and aioli, which starts the evening at just the right pace. Tres Tapas is easily accessible by tram and subway via Eberswalder Straße station. So, if you’re leaving Berlin-Mitte or Friedrichshain behind and looking for a reliable Spanish tapas bar in the north, this is the right place.