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    Donostia

    4.6 (48 reviews)
    PriceyTapas/Small Plates
    Closed 12:30 pm - 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Trendy
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Mark M.

    Staff was super friendly, and these basque cheesecakes were some of the best basque cheesecakes we've had. We loved everything we ordered, the croquettes, tomatoes, the specials, but especially the roasted peppers.

    Basque cheesecake...holy shi.. is that good!!
    L J.

    This was an excellent experience. Great service and the grilled octopus was just awesome. The cheese ham croquettes as well. Highly recommended...

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    Catherine S.

    Did not have a reservation, but on a weeknight was able to walk in and nab a seat at the bar. Great wine selection (and generous with tasting pours) to start and excellent recommendations made by knowledgeable host. The daily specials were amazing. My colleague and I ordered off the regular menu and the specials list and the food arrived at a good pace in a nicely plated order. It was fun to watch the chef create the tortillas and the duck breast dishes and his finishes on the specials. Standout from the regular menu was the octopus - simply grilled and from the specials was a roasted red pepper with fish and potato mash (my words do not do the dish justice).

    Nate B.

    Excellent meal! The Jamone and Bollota Pork were amazing. Nice rhubarb sorbet to finish. Presentation was great and service was very prompt and friendly in a nice comfy location in Marble Arch area. Will be going back.

    Seared pork neck. Delicious.
    Alex G.

    Very cute restaurant with Spanish flair. My main dish was a pork from the special menu and it was delicious. Desert was okay. Service and staff was outstanding.

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    If eating is Gourmet Tapas, bringing the taste of Spain to the heart of London, Donostia is the place.

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    Review Highlights - Donostia

    I still am partial to Barrafina but this place is less of a scene, great on service and food, and you can book.

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    Condesa - Blue cheese salad, pon con tomate, wine snd cecina de leon.

    Condesa

    4.5(32 reviews)
    1.6 miStrand, Covent Garden
    ££

    After eating so many heavy meals on our trip to London, my husband and I decided to get tapas on…read moreour last night. We found Condesa online and were able to snag a last minute reservation. The restaurant was a little small but it was cozy and the atmosphere was perfect for a girls or date night. My favorite was the tuna tartar tostada and hummus and pumpkin tostada. The cheese plate was also great for the price. Everything was light and refreshing.

    While in London, met up with family for dinner at Condesa before catching a show. We were able to…read morewalk in and be seated right away without a reservation. This was probably my favorite restaurant while visiting. My absolute favorite tapa was the tuna tartar tostadas. We also got the lamb, albondigas, and sliders. We didn't leave a crumb! My sister and her husband also ordered the hummus tostadas, roasted cauliflower, and grilled carrots. She's not the biggest tapas fan so I was so glad she enjoyed the food as well. We got a pitcher of red sangria to add to the experience and ended dinner with the Pan de Elote, which was quite the crowd pleaser. The restaurant is definitely in the "it" part of the city, lots of foot traffic and so many things going on around the place. The setup is real cool too. We sat at the bar, which is right in front of the kitchen so you get to watch as the cooks prepare the dishes. The service was real fast too. It is a bit on the pricey side, but if you don't mind splurging a bit, it's definitely worth trying!

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    Condesa - Stunning , clean organized bar.

    Stunning , clean organized bar.

    Condesa - Tapas!!!

    Tapas!!!

    Condesa - Cosy ambiance

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    Cosy ambiance

    Iberica - Cheese Board (£15.75)

    Iberica

    4.1(41 reviews)
    1.5 miWestminster
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    I'd pick 3.5 but it's obviously not an option. About 10 people ate a vast amount of food this…read moreparticular evening. The martinis were good, not overpowering, well created. The famous Juan Pedro Domecq melted in your mouth, was full of flavor and a must try. While the Tiger Prawns were very flavorful, they are a bit messy to eat as you have to peak them with your fingers and they are drenched in butter/oil and seasoning. Other items like the Patatas bravas are all pretty standard. Just remember even the Ribeye is a "tapas" sized serving.

    Absolutely amazing restaurant. Coming from LA I'm used to enjoying mocktails so I was very happy…read morethat this restaurant served quite literally the best tasting and fresh mocktails I had in London. The sangria was refreshing and crisp even when I was the last person dining before they closed and luckily the fruit inside the sangria was still fresh! Before coming in I was disappointed with another restaurant and although I was unaware they would be closing soon the lovely hostess seated me and I was still able to get some amazing food. Great gluten free options for it being a Spanish tapas restaurant where most of the time they cook with a lot of gluten. The Spanish Octopus truly encapsulated the flavors of Spain. The mix of different spices engrained in the chipotle aioli sauce and the purée of the potato with the fresh crisp octopus was beyond. Manchego cheese and anchovies appetizer was also great although I wish the cheese came with more jam as whatever it was made of (it had hints of apple) was also phenomenal. Friendly staff and also great fun interior design (as I always appreciate a restaurant that has a nice ambiance). Would definitely love to come back and highly recommend for anyone to visit in London.

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    Iberica - Churros - our least favorite

    Churros - our least favorite

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    Iberica - Manchego cheese board

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    Manchego cheese board

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