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Isabella's Taverna & Tapas Bar, the premier Spanish restaurant and bar in Frederick, MD, offers an authentic taste of Spain in the heart of downtown. Located at 44 N Market St, our cozy taverna serves up delicious tapas, craft cocktails, and an extensive wine list in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, our bar is the perfect spot to gather and enjoy good food, good drink, and good company. Join us for lunch, dinner, or happy hour and experience the best of Spanish cuisine in Frederick.

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KyleOfTheBeard
KyleOfTheBeard -Google user
a month ago
Isabella’s Taverna & Tapas Bar is a fantastic dining experience for those regulars of Frederick, Maryland and all those passing through. Straight up: if you have a chance to eat here, please do. After being sat down by the hostess, our waitress Pepper (amazing all around)...Read More
Lunch$30–50Atmosphere: 53-4 peopleNo wait
Steph Steph
Steph Steph -Google user
a month ago
A perfect spot for tapas!! If you want to try a bunch of things and share with others, it's a great option. The fried asparagus, prosciutto e melone and sangria stood out the most! Interior is a little vintage-ish which is cute and the servers are attentive...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Janna Keenan
Janna Keenan -Google user
10 months ago
Consistently superior food. My hubs and I go there often. Superior service ( Jared rocked as our waiter. He knows the menu well and directed us to great tapas and dessert selections at November’s first Saturday). Beautiful interior- although we always take the opportunity to eat...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Esparragos Fritos, Gambas Al Pil Pil, Brussels Sprouts, Manchego, Baked Brie, Lobster RisottoHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionVegetable paella Asparagus fries Gazpacho Lentil soup ( incredible!) Baked Brie Pear salad Brussel sprouts ( better than mama’s!) Chips and goat cheese dip Goat cheese fritters Potato bravas Sautéed mushrooms Vegetarian platter
Athena Baker
Athena Baker -Google user
11 months ago
Albeit pricy, I’m glad that my boyfriend, Andy, took me here. Never in my life would I thought that vegetables could taste so delectable such as here at Isabella’s Taverna. As for the fish, it’s definitely worth getting. Had my mate and I had more time,...Read More
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Esparragos FritosHighly recommendVegetarian menu or sectionYou’ll definitely love the vegetables here, especially the asparagus fried. Seriously, who ever thought that they could be so tasty?Difficult to find parkingPaid parking garageIf you want parking, then go to a garage close by. You’ll have to pay, but fortunately, the fee is only $1.50 per hour.
Virtual World Tours
Virtual World Tours -Google user
6 months ago
Went here for a birthday lunch, and it was amazing! My wife has Celiac's disease - and they were VERY careful with her food, which was a huge plus!
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Esparragos FritosGreat place for Celiac friendly food.
Erin Latham
Erin Latham -Google user
2 years ago
Amazing food, amazing service. All around fabulous and we can't wait to come back. We had the fried Manchego, pear and strawberry salad with Spanish goat cheese, short rib on amazing toasted bread, empanadas, roasted cauliflower, and shrimp in garlic oil with caramelized onion. It was...Read More
Dine inDinner$30–50Atmosphere: 5Manchego
Donald Nehez
Donald Nehez -Google user
3 years ago
First trip to Frederick. Wanted to eat somewhere local, and was recommended Isabella’s by a friend. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was amazing. Great tapas options. I really wanted to try the paella, but didn’t have the time to wait for its preparation (menu...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50
Seven Anderson
Seven Anderson -Google user
2 months ago
An amazing dining experience. Delicious food and wonderful service. The perfect noise level to conduct our lunch meeting. We look forward to a return visit soon.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Varies by time / day3-4 peopleSomewhat difficult to find parkingPaid street parking, Paid parking garage
Cory Spence
Cory Spence -Google user
7 months ago
Brunch was great! One of the best bloodies I have ever had. Crab Benedict was very tasty as well. A true gem in downtown Frederick.
Atmosphere: 5
Jacki Robison
Jacki Robison -Google user
a year ago
Wonderful Sunday morning brunch for a party of 4 in June. We enjoyed the coffee, Bloody Mary, mimosa, Isabella’s Fried Chicken, Breakfast tacos with fresh fruit, seasonal soup and French toast. Great service and relaxing atmosphere
Dine inBrunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
darmando
darmando -Google user
2 years ago
Let me start off by saying this is a location where you're paying for the QUALITY of the food. Now granted, in the grand scheme of things with inflation and the way the economy is at the time you'll usually spend a decent amount but...Read More
Dine inLunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5Gambas Al Pil Pil, Lobster Risotto
Alex Calder
Alex Calder -Google user
2 years ago
My family and I came here last night for dinner. We all agreed this was by far one of the best meals we have ever had in our lives. Everything was fantastic. Their cocktails were absolutely out of the world as well. I definitely recommend...Read More
Juliet Meltsner
Juliet Meltsner -Google user
4 months ago
Very nice, chill atmosphere. We came for brunch and our waitress (Lex I believe) was great! The brunch paella was good, but our favorite dish were the croquettes. Service was also very good and we didn't feel rushed at all. Kid-friendly too.
Brunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Varies by time / day2 people, 3-4 people
May Saiki
May Saiki -Google user
7 months ago
Had dinner at Isabella’s last night and it was absolutely lovely! We ordered way too much food, but it was OK because everything was delicious. The service was fantastic, the sangria was really fresh and the carafe had a very generous amount, all the dishes...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5Esparragos Fritos, Brussels Sprouts, Red SangriaHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionLarge amount of vegetarian tapas, and a couple of vegetarian entrées.
Christopher Figueroa
Christopher Figueroa -Google user
6 months ago
Great place with incredible food. Almost every item on the menu is meant to be shared so bring your appetite and order to your heart’s content. Anything with chorizo or jamon iberico is incredible. The stuffed dates are to die for.
Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 5Fried Asparagus, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Brussels Sprouts
Jason Gleim
Jason Gleim -Google user
10 months ago
Amazing place to eat. We first visited in 2004, well before Google did reviews. We finally had the opportunity to return 20 years later and were thrilled to find it is still here and going strong. Narrow but deep, there is a surprising amount of...Read More
Dine inLunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Anne Haile
Anne Haile -Google user
10 months ago
Great casual brunch place. Highly recommend reservations! Really liked the atmosphere and the variety of breakast options! Photo of breakfast paella
Dine inBreakfast$20–30Atmosphere: 5
David Coleman
David Coleman -Google user
a month ago
First time. Great menu. Light lunch - mussels with a light broth and an app with bread pear cheese and fig jam - great complementary combo. Bar staff took great care of us.
Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Robert Ginsberg
Robert Ginsberg -Google user
3 months ago
The small plates (all vegetarian) were wonderful. We also had vegetarian paella, which was lacking the advertised artichokes. When this was pointed out, the wait staff did bring us some cooked artichokes to add to th
Atmosphere: 5
Benjamin Kemp
Benjamin Kemp -Google user
4 months ago
Isabella's has consistently been my most favorite restaurant in Frederick. The atmosphere manages to be both classy and relaxed. It's a great spot for a celebration or something intimate. Do not pass on the asparagus fries. The smoked tomato aoli is insane. 🤯
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations recommended1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people

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