Stepping into Tasca in Brighton is like stepping into another world. With its dark, warm interior and intimately aligned tables, this relaxing little haven took me miles away from the hustle and bustle of Washington St. and Comm Ave.
Food: Once seated, pour over the large menu jam-packed with over 30 tapas options, as well as a good selection of entrees. Tapas plates range from $3.50-$6.50, while entrees are reasonably priced from $15-$20.
My group of 8 dove into the tapas menu, ordering two plates per person. I had a great seafood/pasta dish in a light white wine sauce, and a petit fillet mignon, which I ordered medium but came out a little dry. In sampling my dinner companions plates I tasted delicious goat cheese and tomato dips, crispy fried calamari, and a very generous, fresh tapas salad for about $4.
Savvy Bostonian Tips:
- You absolutely need a reservation: Due to the smaller size of this restaurant it packs up quickly. The last time they accept reservations is for 6:30PM, and after that you are on your own.
- Valet: Only $6! *Personally I would not recommend driving, but instead immersing youself in the Peach Sangria, which gave me a little extra warmth heading into the chilly winter night.
All in all, I found Tasca to be an ideal venue for catching up with a group of friends, or a fun, yet romantic date where you can split some vino and share generously sized, delicious tapas plates. Next time I am trying the empanadas!
For more information on Tasca, 1612 Commonwealth Ave. Brighton, http://www.tascarestaurant.com/