It's cute. It's got a good atmosphere. The waiter was adorable. But the food? Meh…read more We ordered baby squids, chorizo, garlic chicken wings, octopus with paprika potato, potatoes with Roquefort and fried goat's cheese. For me, none of these were anything special. In particular, the garlic chicken wings were WAY too garlicky and the potatoes had barely any sauce on them. I quite liked the goat's cheese, despite the really weird presentation with crisps and glacé cherries. To be fair, my boyfriend really liked some of the food, so it might be personal taste. However, I doubt I would come back if it was up to me.

Paella is good, everything else we had was ok. The location is right next to the tube station.read more

On walking in the decor is nicely thought and done, but in places does have a bit of an Ikea feel…read more The tables feel a bit cheap as do some of the bathroom fittings. However in the evenings the decor looks fantastic, a bit like how a nightclub looks rubbish during the day and just works in the evenings, when the night is dark and the imperfections cannot be seen. The wooden floor looked original and authentic, with the other furniture looking right. Only the pictures looked a bid mass produced. On arriving the lady was very keen to please and enthusiastic, she definitely wanted to make sure that everything was right. Also what made it special is that the chef came out and described some of the dishes when the lady serving was less sure of their details. The menu is quite short without a massive amount of variety, but it is full of what I presume are classic Spanish dishes. However when the food came out everything was forgiven. The main course was definitely handmade, the flavours were full of fresh homemade ingredients, none of the pre made rubbish of many restaurants. The cheese croquettes remarkable taste and originality. The deep fried cod in batter managed to achieve the perfection of crispy batter that did not go inside the fish itself and take out the flavour. Also the batter was thin and not overdone making it really special. The anchovies were so special, showing how different fresh anchovies are to tinned ones. Being fresh they taste more like a softer tasting and salty version of tuna. The herbs also brought out a taste and were perfectly balanced and so not overdone. They were also cooked perfectly. The dishes were great and worth travelling a distance for, so worth going even if you are not local. The desserts were fine, but not the perfections of the main course. They may, or may not have been home made, but did not have the freshly made perfection feel of just made freshness, perfect levels of spice etc. They were perfectly decent but the mains had been a perfect 5 stars.

After holidaying in Spain, and trying authentic Spanish food, we were so happy to have Canaletes on…read moreour doorstep. It's mine and my boyfriends local Spanish tapas bar, and it's one of the best we can find in London. We've gotten to know the owners very well who are a married couple. He is Spanish and she is from South America. He is the chef and the food is fantastic and very authentic. We even pop by one warm evenings for a jug of Sangria. 100% recommend this place.

Thank you, Yelp app and fellow Yelpers for directing me to this little tapas restaurant on…read moreEversholt Street. It's a little unassuming family run restaurant but with serious intent from the kitchen. I was offered a table in the main dining room or the garden when I walked in - as we are in the middle of 'Wimbledon week showers', I chose to dine indoors. The menu was written in impressively authentic sounding terms but closer inspection revealed some fusion going on - lemongrass, tumeric and enoki mushrooms being amongst the ingredients on show. I'm up for a bit of fusion as long as it doesn't end in con-fusion! Having confirmed that I was hungry, the helpful waiter suggested getting 3 dishes. I couldn't help myself and went for the fusion sounding dishes. Panceta con cidra was pork belly, rolled and marinated with garlic, black pepper and dill, braised in Asturian cider. I zoom in pork belly whenever I see it and this version has been slowly cooked to melting tenderness with the dill coming through strongly - it didn't need the wedge of lemon which came with it and I enjoyed it as it arrived. Pollo a la plancha del Parador were a pair of chicken thighs marinated in lemon grass, turmeric, garlic & coriander and cooked on the plancha (grill). I prefer dark meat as it remains moist and the oriental kick wasn't too overwhelming. When the waiter said the Higadillos Salteados (chicken livers with Iberico Jamon, enoki mushrooms, shallots, black pepper and butter) would be served pink inside, I smiled - nice to see a restaurant willing to serve food as it should be cooked and not pander to squeamish guests. These were a delight and to get some Iberico ham from acorn-fed pigs was a bonus. This is tapas of the highest order, given a little twist. A little Yelp gem which deserves its high star rating.

This is a really pretty and quaint, family run Spanish Restaurant... I grant this place 5 stars due…read moreto its divine food and admorible hospitality. Situated on quite a quiet street, it is well worth taking a visit. With a choice of over 40 tapas, all very well priced and utterly delicious. Your choice of dish will flirt wildly with all senses and deliver all promises. I am always very happy to find a restaurant which has a diverse yet experienced selection of fish. El Parador specialises in scallops, Halibut, and crab... although they were many others still left to be tried. The interior Decor, to me seemed rather french with little white table clothes and a smart yet gentle ambience. The wine list was impressive to say the least, with over 30 bottles of wine, in the price range of £13-30, with over 15 available by glass. The lunchtime menu has a special offer of 3 tapas for the price of two.

Absolute the nicest place you could choose to have some nice, typical Spanish tasting tapas. The…read moreowners are still original related to the ones who opened this great place!! I been there during the week. It was very relaxed. Even tables on the terrace abailable... I can imagine it might be busy on the weekends, but soooo lovely!!!

My favourite all round restaurant in London (Toresano) was a, now closed, tapas restaurant. And I…read moremiss it. Lots. Not least because it was within walking distance of my front door. So while pug sitting for my best friend recently, I gave Don Pepe a shot. In short, I really liked it! I hasten to add that it is not quite as good as the dearly departed Toresano, but if you want quality tapas at a reasonable price, look no further than Don Pepe. The house red was pretty good. The chicken with garlic was excellent. The gambas ajillo was excellent but a fairly small portion. The calamari was great. The service was lovely and gave off a 'family' vibe. All in all, I was won over and I shall look forward to returning to Don Pepe very soon!

My Spanish friend took us here. He was familiar with everything here, so we let him exercise his…read moreexecutive decisions. As the name suggests, their thing is "pork". We started with ham and cheese. Sounds bland and simple but assorted ham and cheese. As this sort of thing is quite new to us, we didn't get all of these names. But i didn't expect ham to have cheese like tasting fest. Although I enjoyed all of them, I'd call chorizo as the winner if I were to pick one. Grilled Pork was the most memorable and the most delicious of the night. It was so juicy and flavorful. The decor was very nice, staffs were very thoughtful, kind and well trained. If you are in doubt where to eat or in need to entertain the out-of-town guests, this is definitely a great place to impress.

We miss Spain. We miss Madrid. But if you're visiting London this is the place to satisfy what…read moreyou've been missing. If I lived within 5 miles of this place I would be here weekly for lunch or tapas. The staff are attentive and the foods so fresh. It even has a deli!

In our latest trip to England we encountered this amazing restaurant in London the way we found…read morethis place was a little funny we followed the smell of garlic sauce shrimp, literally. My husband and I we love garlic shrimp and while we were vacationing in LOndon we wanted to try authentic Spaniard food we yelped this place and once we arrived in the neighborhood we just followed the smell of shrimps in garlic sauce it was delicious. I really need to recommend the seafood paella, the tortilla española, garlic shrimp and brisket de ternera omg this place was delicious. I will say it was one of the best meals we had while we were in London. Whenever we go back to the UK this is one of the places that I will go back for sure

Popped in on our way to Regent Park for a quick bite and a beer and Jamón Jamón really delivered…read more We ordered chorizo, pulpo, and an ensalada mixta. Topped off with a few cold Estrellas and we were happy! Food and service were authentically Spanish (not like an uninspiring Londonwait staff... sorry!). Bathrooms were clean too! Out of the three Tapas restaurants visited in London during our recent trip, Jamón Jamón was the best (including Barrafina).

Amidst the crazy markets and sloppy joe greasy cheap food, this sauvé and sophisticated tapas joint…read moreis just off the main street in Camden. Quiet during the day, but funky busy in the evening, tapas is where you order about four small plates of food and share them. Usually there's a guy outside on the corner handing out free drinks cards. Tapas is great fun to have, but can be expensive, so make sure you go on payday!

Very nice Spanish restaurant nearby Camden Market. Ordered…read morefor the tapas which is seafood and grilled chicken, yummy yummy. The rib eye steak was good. Appreciated a lot that a live dancing and singing performance on Sunday night. Really enjoyed a lot for the show!!! So much fun for the dinner.

Very nice laidback but hip tapas bar. Good service, very good drinks. The prices are very…read morereasonable and yes the food is very very tasty.

Jesus fed 1000 people with two fishes and a loaf of bread. Heck, that's not a miracle, that's…read moretapas! Quite a bustling Spanish tapas place, on a Saturday night we were lucky to find two seats at the bar. The outside menu blinks frenetically and could trigger some epilepsy. Music is good and staff are accommodating. They were very thorough with allergies and made sure no mistakes of cross contamination take place. Tried 5 different tapas, I'm not fully satisfied with the size to price ratio, but will say that quality and execution is pretty good. Tortilla: a bit runny inside, which is good if you dont like the dry style. Salted cod tortilla: finely ground fish, interesting take on classic tortilla. Aubergine tapas: I thought it would be mushy style, but its a whole baby eggplant and I think it's all in the ajo Blanco sauce that comes with it. Patata bravas: good frying surface of the potatoes and again it's all in the red sauce. Beetroot & goat cheese croquettes: you only get three, but I suppose goat cheese is expensive, an acquired taste for some, but I quite liked the flavor combination.

I am by no means a tapas connoisseur but I know good food. My expertise came in the 'guise of my…read moretwo dining buddies. They knew a lot about Spanish cuisine and order a table full of food, leaving me to relax and enjoy. The atmosphere on a Monday lunch time was quiet but welcoming. I expected the service to be prompt and it was. There was water and bread on the table in the blink of an eye and our Catalan waitress was full of smiles. She read out the exciting sounding specials, but the guys knew what they wanted. Bacalao Branded Tostada, Calamar, Bull de Llengua, Pan Tomaca and Patatas Bravas were served up for us all to enjoy. The food was a delight and seemingly very authentic. It was certainly an adventure to savour so many different tastes. Normally I would baulk at the idea of a strange flat sausage, served with pickled egg with peppers in sauce; but it was good. Our bill came to £30 with two coffees, and I would recommend either lunch or dinner here in a heartbeat. Great restaurant. Nothing to fancy, just simply decorated with fantastic food.

I love an "I'm full but the food is so good so let me eat more" type of night!…read more Let me just start off by saying I never would've guessed I'd find great tapas in London! This place was super cute, spacious, and played some good music that paired well with the atmosphere and theme of the restaurant. The servers were very kind and knowledgeable of the menu as well. We started off with a meat platter, chargrilled bread with tomatoes along with two delicious cocktails. For our tapas we ordered the *Patatas Fritas *Crispy Pork Belly *Grilled Salmon Filet (the only dish I wasn't super crazy about) *Alitas De Pollo *Croquetas De Bacalao *Chuletas De Cordero Even after all this, there is always room for a little treat! There's no way we could leave here without ordering churros, and I'm so glad we did!! We also added a bonus sangria , because why not? This is one of my many places I will revisit when I return to London. Highly recommend. More details/descriptions in my pics :)

Honestly, can't say how this little spot has remained off the radar for so long. I've eaten at a…read morenumber of Spanish tapas places around town, but this little local is fan-tastic ! The kitchen staff really know their stuff, producing classics with flair. Presentation is great - all their dishes look so appealing and sophisticated. The cocktail menu is excellent and worth popping in for alone, or paired with a snack at the bar. I'd recommend booking on weekends as it gets really busy and altho' the restaurant has just recently expanded in size, it is still buzzing with clientele. It's difficult to say what is best, but I love their rosemary manchego with quince jelly. The fish, meatballs, jambon, squid, aubergine, ah... so many fantastic dishes. Try everything ! you can't go wrong. .... visiting a month later, and I'd just add that the paella and squid-ink risotto were superb on Saturday night.