Small plates and wine rule the scene in Terminal 1
Gate-side in Terminal 1, So Nice Tapas runs as a bar first, restaurant second. It sits airside, so you need to be past security before you find it. Expect mid-range pricing ($$) and a casual setup built around counter seating and a few small tables. Most people stop in for a glass of Côtes de Provence or a beer and a couple of dishes, then walk to gates in T1 within 5–7 minutes.
Menu focus is classic tapas-style plates: think cheese and charcuterie boards, olives, croquettes, and small seafood bites. Reviews peg quality as decent but not destination-level, matching its 3/5 rating. One Google reviewer sums it up as “okay for a glass of wine and a few bites before boarding.” Portions often come out on the lighter side, so plan on two or three plates per person if you actually want a meal.
Prices run high for the quantity: a board of charcuterie or cheese can land in the €15–€20 range, and individual tapas typically sit around €6–€9. Several travelers call out “small for the price” as a theme, echoing that it feels more like a bar snack stop than dinner. If you just want something to pick at with a drink instead of a full sit-down restaurant, it fits that gap in T1.
Service is a mixed bag. When the bar is quiet, plates and drinks often arrive within 10–15 minutes. Once a wave of departures hits Terminal 1, multiple reviews mention slow table service and long waits to flag staff for the bill. If your boarding time is inside 30 minutes, stick to ordering at the counter and paying as you go.
Tip: If you’re hungry and on a budget, treat So Nice Tapas as a one-drink, one-plate stop and grab a more substantial sandwich or salad elsewhere in T1 after you check your gate.