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.

This venue was previously the Welshwood Pub, now reinvented as La Cascada. It specialises in…read moreSpanish cuisine Monday to Saturday, from the resident Spanish chef, switching to an English chef serving roasts on a Sunday. The hosts and staff were very welcoming and accommodating to our family of four - two adults and two young children. Alongside the spanish menu sits the childrens menu, serving a limited range of kid friendly meals, all of which appealed to our two, whilst we enjoyed a selection of superb tapas from the menu. The atmosphere was relaxed, with a number of other families dining in the restaurant. To the rear of the restuarant, lies a patio with tables and beyond that, the garden, laid to lawn - a good sized area. On Sundays in the summer, the menu offers a traditional roast, or a barbeque (weather permitting) which is very popular. Overall, this resutaurant gets a big thumbs up for friendliness of the staff, quality and presentation of the food and accommodation of the dining guests. We'll definitely be returning.

Lovely Tapas, tasteful music, amazing Paella, friendly staff... What more can you ask for!read more

Whether you're looking for ways to spice up your staycation or are riding on the coattails of your…read moremost recent España holiday high-- Tabanco will not disappoint. Way back when in 17th century Jerez, 'tabancos' were taverns used by communities for socializing while enjoying local wines and foods. Tabanco brings this taste of Andalucian culture to Cambridge, showcasing traditional flavors with modern twists. Located in the city center, Tabanco is ideally situated for residents, tourists, and students alike. Its main focus is 'tapas y vino'; with endless applause I deeply appreciate places that can pull off simplicity so well and elevate it to such great heights of excellence. The restaurant space is well thought-out. Upon entering you are greeted at the bar, and then seated either on the long table centered in the middle of the room or at one of the smaller tables lining the walls. The color scheme embraces warm reds/oranges, and Edison-esque lighting and mouth watering Ibérico ham hang along the edges of the ceiling. The light Spanish music drifting in the background then sets for a relaxing atmosphere. With all these elements combined it is easy to forget that you never left England. If you've never had tapas before, they're basically appetizer-sized dishes. As someone who wants to try everything on a menu, agonizes over what to order, and then gets food envy-- tapas are a godsend solution. Since they're smaller than mains, you're encouraged to order several plates. It's like creating your own taster menu for Spanish cuisine; just choose whatever most interests you and you're good to go! Even better yet, grab a group of friends and practically order the whole menu to try out together! I am happy to report that I have done so and honestly, you cannot go wrong with anything on Tabanco's menu. If you're looking for a more traditional/introductory tapas, I would recommend the 'tortilla' (Spanish omelette), 'patatas bravas' (deep fried potatoes), and 'croquetas de jamón' (ham croquettes). The tortilla held its shape beautifully without being too dry and had a burst of flavor from the caramelized onions inside. And unlike normal chips/fries that need to be immediately devoured before they go soggy, somehow the patatas bravas magically remained crisp from start to finish. The croquetas de jamón had a lovely breaded crust that contrasted nicely with the creamy bechamel and ham filling without feeling too greasy. For meat lovers, the 'chorizo a la plancha con boniato' (grilled chorizo with sweet potato), 'pechuga de pato ahumado' (smoked duck breast on cranberry butter toast), 'filete de ternera' (flat iron steak), and the 'presa Ibérica' (grilled acorn-fed Iberico pork loin with romesco) are all amazing. The sweet potato balanced out the chorizo spices, and the duck with cranberries tasted like a Christmas roast. Both the flat iron steak and pork loin were skillfully finished with the doneness perfectly executed, no steak knife required here! And last, but not the least-- the romesco sauce was surprisingly divine. As a nut and red pepper-based sauce it added so much depth to the pork without overpowering it. I want to just put it on everything now and can't believe I've gone through my life without ever having it before. In terms of seafood, I suggest the 'gambas tempura' (tempura prawns). Having grown up on a tropical island where fresh seafood is a staple of everyday life, I'm normally disappointed with the selection I've seen in the UK. However, Tabanco's gambas tempura are massive in size with the prawns keeping their tenderness even after being deep fried. The saffron aioli was also a nice accompaniment, bringing in reminiscent flavors of paella without all the heavy stodge. Service-wise, the staff were all very welcoming and worked so efficiently. I used to work as a busser and know first hand how chaotic restaurants can get. However, even at peak times the Tabanco staff never skipped a beat. I think it all comes back to their ingenious restaurant layout-- orders are picked up from the kitchen and staff move in a circular path around the center table back to the kitchen. Along the way they can take/drop off orders and tend to any queries when they loop back around again. Phew! And if the above was not enough to convince you yet, Tabanco also has an impressive selection of imported Spanish sherries and wines. Feel free to ask the lovely staff for recommendations. Already looking forward to my next visit. Salud!

Fantastic food and wine. The Galician owner is charming and very helpful in selecting food and…read morewine. If you are in Cambridge you must go here.

one of my favourite places to eat in Winchester. They also have an outdoor place which is great…read moreespecially for people like me who have young kids and they cant just sit down and eat-they need to run around and explore! Having little toddlers mean I cant really find a place to go and have a nice meal and I've never had a problem with El Sabio because we can just go sit outside and he can play while i eat. and inside and outside is really nicely decorated, the service has always been friendly and the food has been great. I believe they do offer some sort of lunch deals as well.

Pretty much a repeat of previous review except place was full. Nice atmosphere & the service was…read moreexcellent - staff bent over backwards to keep place nicely ticking over. Really enjoyed my dishes each of which had a distinctive fresh taste to it. A really nice night, lots of happy customers My 2nd visit & will happily go again.

Had a lovely meal in here with the better half. We choose 6 tapas plates and we got olives for…read morefree. The 6 different plate were amazing and tasty. The staff were very friendly and happy to help. We were only 1 of 2 tables being used but it was lunch time Sunday. Would def recommend to friends and Yelpers.

Part of Spain in Sidcup! This is a little goldmine great food served in the traditional Spanish…read morestyle.Wether its Tapas or a full Paella you want, you certainly wont be disapointed. Excellent friendly service . There are two sitting times in the evenings and I would recommend the later so you have time to enjoy your meal at your leisure. Extensive menu and wine list and San Miguel!

La Sala in Chigwell is part of a well-established group of venues, originating from sunny Spain…read more These Iberian restaurants, bars and poolside clubs are well known as some of the hottest venues, frequented by sun kissed beauties. Whilst La Sala on the Chigwell Road does not have the temperatures, blue skies or beach views, it is still worth a stop on the Central line. On Friday nights they have just started "Suppa", a night of live vocals, saxophone and some solidly good DJ'ing. On arrival, it can be a little bit intimidating entering a restaurant with 3 security on the door at 7pm early evening. It gives the impression that the place is not secure so needs this muscle. Once inside and settled, those concerns are dashed, as it is more to deter youngsters wishing to hassle the reality stars and footballers who feel at home here. Instead, you have a mature and sensible crowd who know how to enjoy themselves without stalking or being too star-struck. We sat at a corner table by the window which gave us a great view of the restaurant and bar. Having scanned their social media, we saw that the portions looked huge, so we opted to go straight into main courses. Having started with a bottle of prosecco (we were celebrating a birthday), this was promptly followed by half lobster thermidor and fillet steak burger for me. I really wanted lobster, so had to go for this mammoth main course. I would strongly suggest that they perhaps consider a solo lobster dish. The burger was with grilled bacon, melted cheese and hand cut chips on the side. For me, the burger was a little bit tough although I asked for medium. I still enjoyed the food, although I struggled purely because of the portion size. The birthday girl opted for the burger solo with chips. Our two dining companions had beer-battered fish with chips with minted mushy peas and Sticky pork belly with creamed potatoes and seasonal veg. The food was good. The only negative is that the minted mushy peas was a bit stingy in size. Literally a spoon full on the side of the plate. Our waiter, whose name I cannot recall, was one of the highlights of the evening. He was attentive, joined in our celebrations and even spotted us a round of celebratory shots! La Sala has good food, great music and excellent service! Would definitely go there for a night out, as it really fulfills your evening's requirements. We ended the night dancing on the mini stage to some classic and current dance, R&B and dancehall. Lovely!

Purchased a Groupon deal for £52.00 (the groupon deal clearly stated that were saving £140.00). The…read moremenu is quite restricted so spoke to waiter as when we had previously visited we only had to pay an extra £5.00 if we wanted steak. The waiter confirmed that we could just pay the difference. On the Groupon voucher the allocated amount for a main was £19.95, the steak was £27.00 so we were happy to pay the additional £7.00 each. This meant that the total to pay would be £30.00. When the bill arrived it was £150.00!, they had tallied all the meal up (including starters and desserts that were on the fixed menu) and then deducted the £52.00 that I paid for the Groupon. When we contested this the waiter, for some reason got really shirty and said he was going to get the manager. suddenly we were surrounded by the manager and the bouncer on the door (not sure what the waiter had claimed had happened) we were made to feel like hooligans when the only thing we were guilty of was expressing our consumer rights. After a discussion with the manager (not heated at all) the manager claimed that Groupon had advertised wrongly (not our fault and surely they get to check adverts before they go out) he tallied the bill up again and came to the £30.00. There was no apology or anything. I stated that perhaps the waiter had been a little under pressure and the managers last words were 'Well he didn't have to put up with that'. Put up with what? we were perfectly within our rights to contest the bill, especially as it was indeed wrong. It is a shame because we had been regulars at the restaurant but after being treated like that we will not be returning. I would like to state that we are not aggressive people and at no point did we raise our voices. The waiter had clearly explained a completely different scenario to the manager and bouncer!! and they had decided to take the employees side rather than the customers.

A real classic of a tapas restaurant in the Village area of Walthamstow. I'd go as far to say that,…read morewith my modest resources, this is one of my very favourite London restaurants. Full stop. There really is quality throughout. Staff attention, a real southern Spanish/Moorish interior, quality of ingredients and an excellent wine list over a range of prices. This does include sherries (yuk) and dessert wines (yum) too. I really should single out the dishes with aioli for special attention. The tastes are absolutely fantastic. You MUST make the effort to visit. The real deal.

The food was great but the portions are EXTREMELY small [I know, I know, it's tapas but for what…read moreyou pay, you don't get enough]. But the service was great and they were always ready to answer your questions or recommend food.

Love this place........somewhere where the music dosn't blast your ears....you can actually hear…read morethe people you are with when they talk to you....and the music is just fantastic.....lounge/chill/funk.....brilliant This is a place for all ages...ABOVE 30...and i fit well into that category Is such a great atmosphere.....

Im sure many of you have walked passed this place as its tucked away down Rose Crescent…read more I was very dubious when I walked in the entrance and down the stairs but I didnt need to be as this is a hidden gem that gives you lots of things that many places in Cambridge dont seem to have. The food is lovely they have a tapas menu which allows you to try many dishes that you would not normally try and if you dont like it you can easily move on to the next one. The music gives you a wide range of choice some nights the small dancing place will be packed with customers dancing the night away to the big bass sounds and other nights jazz is on the menu allowing everyone to tap away at their table to the dulcit tones. The decor is another plus for me its stylish, dark, and romantic a place where you can easily lose track of time and stumble upstairs as its getting light.

What a gem this place is. It's located in a beautiful building that was once an old church. High…read moreceilings, beautiful decor, warm and inviting with two outdoor areas for dining al fresco. Family owned and operated, the service is excellent and you're made to feel one of the family. The food, the portions, all generous for being a tapas restaurant. So skillfully prepared and delicious. Our group ordered squid (fresh and tender), the cheese plate, auburgine (fried with a sweet sauce drizzled on top) , fried potatoes, meatballs, exquisite anchovies, salad and an omelette. Everything was superb. Highly recommend the churros for dessert (to die for!) My sister lives in Maidstone and I am just visiting but l would definitely return on a future trip. This place is not to be missed.

We've never been to Maidstone before, hence no reason to have a preference…read more We went for a Groupon voucher to pick at least a brand new restaurant or so, and I've to admit the choice was perfect. When we first arrived, I was a bit shocked to find an Asian buffet restaurant to co-share the building. But the two were completely separate from a floor and the balcony in the middle was covered to avoid any smell coming upstairs. The place is very simple in its decoration, but of course I'm not here to judge the designer rather than the food which was marvellous. The owner, Clara, is a real Spanish coming from Andalusia, and she manages the restaurant with her family only. We had several tapas, followed by a generous portion of paella, all watered by a jug of sangria. I can only recommend Clara and her place La Taberna.

I enjoyed this restaurant immensely. Great food, very clean and the service was spectacular…read more The menu was a bit all over the place and read more as a Spanish tapas bar that serves Italian food. That being said, my only complaint was the portions were too big. A single tapas order was entrée size, not what I was expecting. Now that I know, I'll bring more friends the next time I visit. Try it, you can't go wrong!

A very nicely placed restaurant right at the top of Hadleigh's London Road…read more Plenty of dishes to choose from, specialising in Portuguese food, but they offer other international dishes. Very easily accessible by bus, but car parking can be hit and miss as there is no car park but a lay-by down the whole street.