Paul Weil

Step inside, and it’s as though Barcelona has slid across the ocean and taken up residence in Walnut Creek. Telefèric occupies a handsome brick building on Mount Diablo Boulevard, perched on the second floor, with a sleek, open kitchen and a sweeping marble bar looking out over the retail bustle of downtown. The lighting plays coy, soft but confident. There’s a private dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows, an adjacent balcony with its own bar. All of this blends modern elegance and Spanish warmth: communal tables, booths, high-tops. Spacious yet intimate where it counts. Now, to the heart: the food. Telefèric is unabashedly Spanish: tapas, paellas, sangrias, cocktails that promise more than mere refreshment. Service? Polished. Attentive. There is a sense that servers want to know the cuisine, the story, and additionally they possess the charm to deliver it. The Padrosa family—owners—emphasize authenticity, not just food. But again, peaks and valleys. On "a good night," service is prompt and informative; on busy nights, delays creep in. Crowds test the system. It flexes, but strain shows. This is also the only restaurant which I have visited, anywhere on Earth, which adds a 20% gratuity to the bill for a party of two on an off-peak time (!)

G C

The service was amazing. Our sever was quick to refill our water and very attentive. The food was delicious overall; we especially enjoyed the Iberian oyster, which was very tasty and Paella negra. I just wish there were a bit more meat, but overall, it was a great experience. Just note that there’s an automatic 20% service charge added to the bill.

Abby Arciaga

The food was fantastic! Everything we tried was delicious. We had the wagyu empanada, gambas al ajillo, paella mixta, and churros. The churros were free because we signed up as a member in open table, where we made our reservation. We will definitely be back!

Rommel Jake Lazo

Great location, great service and, most important of all, the food here are better than the food that we ate when we were in Barcelona last year. The Catalan Tomahawk was perfectly cooked and the broccolinis are the perfect side dish. The oysters, the octopus, the chicken Empanadas are all very good appetizers but the we didn't care for the wagyu Empanadas much. The churros are a must for dessert. They were so good that we ordered a second serving. We live in San Francisco but we're definitely coming back ASAP...

+9

Dulguun Enkhzaya

Worth trying. The crab croquettes were the most delicious I've had yet. It would've been nice if they were playing some real Spanish songs instead of Latin pop.

M M

Enter an Industrial style building with the strong aroma of fresh baked pizza. On the second level is Telerific Barcelona. A Modern Spanish food gem in well lit wood finish interiors. Food here is amazing and delicious. Non alcoholic versions of well known Spanish beverages are available. No wonder it is a favorite of many in the San Francisco Bay area. The service is friendly and the atmosphere is casual. Parking tho can be a challenge.

+8

Eric Zheng

Came for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. Not a lot of people seated, nice window view of the outside. Parking was a bit of a struggle to get here, but overall not too bad. Ordered off of the executive lunch special, and had the tuna tacos and paella negra for myself, others had ordered the crab croquetta and paella mixta. Everything was good, I personally preferred the negra over the mixta, but both were good. The tapas were excellent and delicious all around. Servers were attentive and friendly, environment was clean and pleasant to look at. At the end of the bill is a 20% service charge, so tipping is not recommended unless you choose to do so. Overall a good experience for lunch!

R H

Excellent food and superb service. They have an executive menu for lunch where you get to choose either two (tapas plus main) or three dishes (plus dessert), which is a great bargain. Highlight for the meal was the tomato carpaccio. It not only looks nice, but also tastes great too. A 20% service charge will be added to the bill (server kindly reminded us about it). So any tips will be on top of that.

+2

Michael Deaj

One of the best restaurants in the Bay Area! From drinks to appetizers and main courses there was a wide variety to pick from and there was not a single item that was not 10/10. The item that stole the show for us was the potatoes, best potatoes I’ve had hands down. Had to order 2 more of them that’s how good it was. The paella was also amazing. 10/10 would come back here. Great ambience and open kitchen, fast service as well. Only downside is the price but oh well!

+10

Food and drinks were great! A solid date spot or business lunch. Service was attentive and responsive.

food and drinks were great! A solid date spot or business lunch. Service was attentive and responsive.

Food and drinks were great! A solid date spot or business lunch. service was attentive and responsive.

Food and drinks were great! A solid date spot or business lunch. Service was attentive and responsive.

My boyfriend took me out on a date here very spontaneously since many places were closed on a Sunday evening! We were lucky to be able to get a quick reservation and we were seated right away! Our …

Good ambiance with excellent service and delicious food . Their paella is very good ! Definitely worth a try if you are in downtown Walnut Creek .

Good ambiance with excellent service and delicious food . Their paella is very good ! Definitely worth a try if you are in downtown Walnut Creek .

ambiance: beautiful interior on the second floor. Super lovely and modern atmosphere\n\nService: Incredibly Accommodating! Servers were super nice and food was delivered timely\n\nFood: stand out…

I've been to this location a few times and the food is always really good. Their paella is the best. The drinks are also super cute and delicious! It's also right in the heart of downtown with a bu…

We easily made a reservation for 6 pm same day for party of 2. This place specializes in tapas and paellas so don't expect large portions and to feel extremely full coming here! \nIt's nicely decor…

This was such a great meal with family and friends before a wedding. The portions were big and even though the food was new to me, it was delicious! The service was outstanding!

This was such a great meal with family and friends before a wedding. The portions were big and even though the food was new to me, it was delicious! The service was outstanding!

The best ever tomahawk paella! service was great..superb customer service, and food are awesome! Well done to the team who looked after us.. it was indeed a memorable experience ! To those who…

Amazing paella in the heart of Walnut Creek! The squid ink seafood paella is really delicious and it’s my family’s go-to order. Love this place!

Of course you can order paella, and it's excellent. But for more fun, stay with the tapas menu to get a wonderful variety of tasty bites. The service is great, the drinks are really fun and you'll…

Of course you can order paella, and it's excellent. But for more fun, stay with the tapas menu to get a wonderful variety of tasty bites. The service is great, the drinks are really fun and you'll…

Very good Spanish cuisine. We have been here before for my birthday a few years ago, but we had friends and family and came for lunch, ordered only lots of apps. This time we came last night, just the 2 of us. It was Saturday night and we had made a reservation for 5pm a few hours before. Otherwise, we def would have had to wait a while for a table. We had: 6 Iberian oysters with gazpacho and pearls (fish eggs?) $30 - very good, decorated with mini edible flowers. 2 La gambas $8 - very tasty, little bacon wrapped shrimps deep fried in panko and skewered. 1 Lobster paella $62 - very good, flavorful, with shrimp and octopus. Chose the "crispy" version of rice (instead of "soft"). 1 Paella negra $48 - also tasty, but a little less, I think the squid ink "matte-ifies" the flavor some. With shrimp, scallops, clams and octopus. It was less salty and "bright" than the other. Chose "crispy" rice. 2 glasses red wine $38 1 La Flaca drink $16 - very good! 1 Flamenquita $16 - very good! I took off a star for 2 reasons: It was hard to hear the very nice waitress - she spoke softly and the place was packed with patrons and staff and was kind of loud. Also, we received the check, and at the bottom, before the tax, was in all-caps and highlighted with marker: SERVICE CHARGE 20%. For 2 ppl? And then, when I did the calculations, they TAXED the entire meal AND 20% service charge too! (See pic). I was like NOPE, not gonna happen. When I showed the waitress, and explained that the service charge had been taxed, she could not explain. I told her that's not acceptable, and she said something about it being not required, but it was PART of the check AND being taxed. So she came back with a new receipt, without the charge (see pic). And then we tipped 20% like usual (on the un-taxed amount). We will def be back - I need to try more apps and for sure need to try the Prime Wellington and Ibérico Paella! Thank you for a great meal!

Suara Orchids

Overall, the food was quite tasty. I took off a star because the lobster was small. About the same size as the shrimp. Service was excellent. The waiter came by to check on us several times throughout the dinner along with I think the General Manager. Ambiance was very nice with second floor views of the streets. The photos are what we ordered and shared as family style. Definitely worth a revisit in the future.

+8

Hitsomeballs

Located in Walnut Creek, this place was packed on A Friday night. Iberico ham is one of my favorites, this was 38 month aged, really enjoyed it! Paella needed a bit more crispy layer, but otherwise good flavor, very savory, Octopus was delicious prob my favorite of the night.

+3

I loved the Palo Alto location, but now that I live in the east Bay Area, I wanted to see if the WC location is similar. I do have to say that the service here is a bit slower than Palo Alto. The pas…

I loved the Palo Alto location, but now that I live in the east Bay Area, I wanted to see if the WC location is similar. I do have to say that the service here is a bit slower than Palo Alto. The p…

My previous experiences with this place has been hit or miss, but I really enjoyed this most recent time I went. The drinks could have been stronger, but the service was good. The tapas we got were…

My previous experiences with this place has been hit or miss, but I really enjoyed this most recent time I went. The drinks could have been stronger, but the service was good. The tapas we got were…

Myself and my 2 friends made a reservation for 7 pm on a Friday. When we checked in, we were told our table wasn't ready. We waited for like 10 minutes which was eh but whatever, we understood. \n\…

Myself and my 2 friends made a reservation for 7 pm on a Friday. When we checked in, we were told our table wasn't ready. We waited for like 10 minutes which was eh but whatever, we understood. \n\…

The crab croquetas were tasty but quite small. We also enjoyed the pollo empanadas, which were very flavorful. Unfortunately, the paella fell short. We ordered the Paella Negra prepared in the soca…

The ambience and service are top notch, what was mediocre was the food! Gambas came rubbery tough swimming in butter, seafood paella was overcooked and way to greasy, sangria was watered down, very…

We stopped by Telefèric just for drinks at the bar in the middle of the day, and it was a great choice! There was plenty of space, so we were able to grab a spot at the bar with no wait.\n\nWe sh…

We had reservations so there was no wait for the table. The ambiance is very nice as our table has a window seat. The food was great . The tapas are small so we ordered 3 of them . We also had th…

The food was trouble! None thing like Barcelona, Spain food. The sea lobster paella was so bad and undercooked They were tiny pieces of seafood. You couldn’t recognize what was in it. Only t…

The food was trouble! None thing like Barcelona, Spain food. The sea lobster paella was so bad and undercooked They were tiny pieces of seafood. You couldn’t recognize what was in it. Only two shr…

An interesting place with great atmosphere. The staff was incredibly helpful & friendly. The service was very good. If your looking for great food, this place will disappoint a bit. It wasn’t bad,…

Michelle M

Cute spot. Food was good. The ahi tuna tacos were great and literally came out 30 seconds after ordering. Loud busy atmosphere on a Friday night. Not much on the menu for someone who doesn’t eat meat.

Jen Ruiz

Teleféric Barcelona serves polished, flavorful Spanish plates, but my visit was undermined by how a service issue was handled. Food highlights - Paella Negra: Deep, briny squid-ink rice with perfectly cooked shrimp and clams; creamy aioli provided a bright counterpoint. - Crab Croquetas: Crisp exterior and silky, well-seasoned crab interior. - Wagyu Empanadas: Flaky pastry with a juicy, savory wagyu filling. Service and incident I found a hair in my drink. Staff repeatedly checked in afterward in a way that felt overbearing and made the situation uncomfortable rather than reassuring. Management did not offer a comp for the contaminated drink. Given the clear nature of the issue, I expected a discrete, manager-led resolution such as a refund or comp and a brief apology. Ambiance note The dining area is on the second story with an open-air terrace; it is NOT a rooftop. The space feels elevated without being on the building’s roof. Verdict Good technique and dishes, but the service recovery fell short. I would return if the restaurant addressed how managers handle contamination complaints and trains staff to resolve them discreetly.

Got there early before much crowds showed up. Ordered the paella which was great, all other tapas tho. Surprisingly expansive for very small bits of it. Doordash was offering happy hour discount bu…

Overrated. Food alright but not outstanding. Expensive. And the room so noisy, you could barely make out what other members of your party were saying

Overrated. food alright but not outstanding. Expensive. And the room so noisy, you could barely make out what other members of your party were saying

overrated. Food alright but not outstanding. expensive. And the room so noisy, you could barely make out what other members of your party were saying

One star is because we reserved "outdoor seating" on a beautiful evening and were put into a room with thick, ugly plastic curtains across the windows so not only was there nothing "outdoors" about i…

Pablo Cardenas

The waitress was not attentive and dropped off the bill without looking at us or even say "have good night". They charged us 20% gratuity automatically and they definitely didn't serve us well enough to deserve it. I belive that she knew she was getting a 20% tip and didn't try to check up on us. I'm not going to name her but I hope she does better because this WAS a place I loved dinning at. The bus person was great he was more attentive than the waitress.