TALLER DE COSTURA Y ARREGLOS SL

What TALLER DE COSTURA Y ARREGLOS SL does

TALLER DE COSTURA Y ARREGLOS SL operates the Taller de Tapas restaurant brand, a privately held, Barcelona-based tapas restaurant group founded in 2003 by Kate Preston and José Lombardero. The legal entity operates as part of Grupo Lombardo, a diversified restaurant conglomerate that also owns sister brands Ajoblanco and Casa Delfín. The group runs four restaurant locations in distinct Barcelona neighborhoods: Rambla Catalunya (Eixample, the newest venue), Argentería (Born, a former convent), St. Josep Oriol (Gothic Quarter, the original location near La Boqueria), and Ronda Sant Pau (Paralelo, the most local venue with a differentiated menu). The company serves individual diners, small groups, tourists, theater-goers, and group event bookings (up to 110 persons for full venue exclusivity).

The core offering is freshly prepared tapas and shared plates made to order with quality fresh ingredients, supported by an open-kitchen concept at the St. Josep Oriol location. Revenue is generated primarily through in-restaurant table service at the four locations, complemented by three auxiliary streams: home delivery via a partnership with GlovoApp (Rambla Catalunya only), a dedicated group events and private dining service with customized menus and event coordination, and a daily lunch menu (menú del mediodía) at select locations. Online reservations are standardized through Covermanager across all four venues. Pricing is not publicly disclosed but includes customizable group menus at varied price points.

The go-to-market is a hybrid of direct-to-consumer dine-in (walk-in and reservation holders) and event-driven sales through a dedicated commercial channel ([email protected]) staffed by an events coordinator. Marketing leverages a multi-language website (Spanish, Catalan, English), an active social presence on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, and a weekly email newsletter. The business has no AI/ML capabilities, no proprietary technology beyond standard restaurant operations, no patents, no external funding, and no disclosed revenue. Operational data, reservations, and delivery are integrated with third-party platforms (Covermanager, Glovo) rather than developed in-house.

Name

TALLER DE COSTURA Y ARREGLOS SL

Legal name

Taller de Tapas

Website

https://tallerdetapas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

TALLER DE COSTURA Y ARREGLOS SL operates the Taller de Tapas brand, a privately held Barcelona restaurant group running four tapas restaurants across distinct city neighborhoods, serving individual diners, tourists, and group events up to 110 persons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. In-restaurant dining: Table service at 4 Barcelona locations serving tapas and shared plates. Extended operating hours at most locations (often until midnight or 1 AM on weekends). Offers daily lunch menu (menú del mediodía) and standard à la carte menu.
2. Delivery and takeout: Food delivery service via GlovoApp partnership for in-home consumption. Delivery available from Rambla Catalunya location.
3. Group events and private dining: Catered private events with customized group menus for celebrations including birthdays, corporate events, family gatherings. Private salon rental up to 55 persons, semi-private up to 50 persons, full exclusivity up to 110 persons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Taller de Tapas operates a chain of four tapas restaurants in Barcelona, Spain, serving freshly prepared traditional Spanish tapas and shared plates made with quality fresh ingredients. The offering includes in-restaurant table service across distinct neighborhoods (Eixample, Born, Gothic Quarter, Paralelo), private dining and group event services for parties up to 110 persons, and home delivery through the Glovo platform.

Product overview

Taller de Tapas is a tapas restaurant chain operated by TALLER DE COSTURA Y ARREGLOS SL, founded by Kate Preston and José Lombardero in 2003, now part of Grupo Lombardo. The company operates four restaurant locations in Barcelona (Rambla Catalunya, Argentería, St. Josep Oriol, and Ronda Sant Pau), offering freshly prepared tapas and shared plates made with fresh, quality ingredients. The portfolio includes three core restaurant products at distinct Barcelona locations, a group events and private dining service across all venues, and a home delivery service via Glovo. The restaurants vary in style and capacity: Rambla Catalunya is contemporary and elegant; Argentería occupies a former convent in the Born district; St. Josep Oriol is the original restaurant near La Boqueria; and Ronda Sant Pau offers a more local, neighborhood experience in the Paralelo area with a differentiated menu.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Taller de Tapas — Rambla Catalunya Contemporary, elegant restaurant located at Rambla de Catalunya 49-51, 08007 Barcelona, in the heart of l'Eixample district. Open Sunday to Thursday 12h–00h and Friday to Saturday 12h–01h. Features non-stop kitchen from 12h to 12h, montaditos, fresh fish, midday menu, private salon (up to 55 persons), semi-private salon (50 persons), mezzanine (15 persons), and full exclusivity capacity of 100 persons.
• Taller de Tapas — Argentería Restaurant located at Argentería 51, 08003 Barcelona, in the Born neighborhood. Housed in a former convent featuring stone walls, original archways, large windows, and spacious dining rooms, with a picturesque terrace under the trees. Open Sunday to Thursday 11:00h–00h and Friday to Saturday 11:00h–01h. Offers private salon (up to 30 persons), semi-private salon (35 persons), and full exclusivity capacity of 110 persons.
• Taller de Tapas — St. Josep Oriol The first and original Taller de Tapas location, situated near the Church of El Pi and La Boqueria market at St. Josep Oriol 9, 08002 Barcelona in the Gothic Quarter. Features stone walls respecting the building tradition with a modern air, an open kitchen where chefs prepare dishes to order, and a terrace on the quiet Plaza del Pi. Open Sunday to Thursday 12:00h–23:30h and Friday to Saturday 12:00h–00:00h. Private salon for 25 persons and full exclusivity capacity for 85 persons.
• Taller de Tapas — Ronda Sant Pau The most local, authentic location, situated on Ronda Sant Pau 4, 08001 Barcelona, near the Apolo hall and Paralelo theaters district. Open daily 8:00–00:00 with uninterrupted kitchen service. Offers a differentiated menu featuring traditional homemade tapas, including signature dishes such as macarrones de la yaya, albondigón con sepia, and spectacular sandwiches. Features a semi-private salon for 50 persons with exclusivity option and a terrace.
• Group Events & Private Dining Event organization service for groups of 10-110 persons, including birthdays, family gatherings, friend reunions, despedidas, end-of-course celebrations, and corporate dinners. Offers fully equipped private rooms, semi-private rooms, and full venue exclusivities across all four restaurant locations. Custom group menus available at various price points with seasonal customization options. Coordination through dedicated events team and commercial email.
• Delivery Service Home delivery service for tapas and food via the Glovo delivery platform, enabling customers to order and consume Taller de Tapas products at home or office. Available from the Rambla Catalunya location in Barcelona.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grupo LombardocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTaller de Tapas belongs to Grupo Lombardo, the parent restaurant group. Grupo Lombardo operates multiple successful restaurant concepts in Barcelona including Ajoblanco and Casa Delfín, providing strategic oversight and brand portfolio management.
• GlovoAppminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelivery service partnership enabling Taller de Tapas to offer home delivery through the GlovoApp platform. Available from Rambla Catalunya location in Barcelona.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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