Organising a meal for a group is mostly about keeping everyone happy without spending the evening coordinating orders. Spanish food makes that easy: tapas are shared by design, and a paella feeds the whole table from one pan.
Why tapas work for groups
- Something for everyone. Meat, fish, seafood and vegetarian dishes all arrive on the same table.
- No one waits for their plate. Dishes come in rounds and everyone eats together.
- It keeps people talking. Sharing food is a natural conversation starter, especially for teams who don't often meet outside work.
Booking a table for a group
At Lalín Tapas, you can book online for up to 20 guests. Tables are seated together automatically so the party sits as one.
Deposit for six or more. Groups of six or more pay a deposit of CHF 20 per person when booking. It is redeemed in full against the bill, so it costs nothing extra — it simply holds the table. Tables are assigned once the deposit is paid.
For larger events, get in touch directly.
A menu that works
A simple structure that suits most groups:
1. To start: Tapas Variadas and a board of Entremés Ibéricos to share
2. Hot tapas: patatas bravas, croquetas, gambas al ajillo, calamares a la andaluza
3. Main: one or two paellas for the table — for example Paella de Marisco and Paella Mixta
4. Dessert: Crema Catalana or Tarta de Santiago
Pair it with wines from the wine list — reds from Rioja and Ribera del Duero, whites from the Rías Baixas, and Cava for a toast. There is also a kids' menu for families.
Flying tapas and catering
Not every event is a sit-down dinner. For receptions, standing drinks and company events, Lalín offers flying tapas and catering: Spanish tapas in easy portions, so guests can move around and mingle.
Send the date, an approximate guest count and the type of event, and the restaurant will reply with a tailored quote. Details are on the events page.
Practical details
- Address: Zentralstrasse 111, 8003 Zürich (Sihlfeld, Kreis 3)
- Open: Wednesday–Thursday 17:00–22:30, Friday 17:00–00:00, Saturday 16:00–00:00, Sunday 11:00–22:00
- Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays