Having enjoyed Pizarro, our eyes lit up to see Jose Pizarro Broadgate. The Jason croquettes were inedible, we left them behind and the waiter asked, everything okay? You don't want to finish? Uh, no. The gambas were the highlight. The mini burgers dry and disappointing. read more

Jose Pizarro Broadgate - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

A friend brought me to Jose Pizarro on my last visit to London because he knows how fond I am of authentic Catalan tapas. He was right - this place is spot on. All the classics were on the menu, many with unique twists that didn't stray too far from authentic to be real. read more

Oh my José Christ! Finally a decent Spanish restaurant in my area. If you haven't been here, you are really, really missing out. For those of you who don't know, Jose is a professional cooker who has worked at some of London's most prestigious Spanish restaurants. He has been awarded Restaurant of the Year a couple of times, and is also the face of Tapas Fantasticas. Meat lovers will love it here, since the Spanish cuisine has special care with the meat dishes. I honestly haven't ate such a pleasing meal from a long time. The combination of flavours is different and impressing, definitely worth trying . What to get: Slow cooked pork ribs which come with roasted tomatoes and pepper salad. What else: Tortillita de 'camarones' and seaweed; Jamón Ibérico and well, it is hard to go wrong with anything on the menu, so don't be afraid to try something you've never heard. Now, the ribs where the most enjoying thing that happened to be in my mouth. Cooked to perfection, delicious, mouthwatering ribs that made me feel nostalgic about my trips to Spain. I miss those days in Barcelona drinking cold beer and eating tapas. I know I'll be getting back here for another dose of calories after work, and so should you. Also: If you're coming for breakfast, ask for the full Spanish. Thank me later. read more

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I've always wanted to go to Jose- Pizzaro, renowned for their excellent take on Spanish tapas. Scared to go in with high hopes, it definitely did not disappoint. Forever changing menu highlights the creativity of the chef, going beyond the classics, experimenting with new flavours and pairings to make each dish their own unique dish. Situated in Broadgate Circle, it's a beautiful secluded location from the hustle and bustle of Liverpool Street. They went for the modern look, shiny metal tables paired with modern wooden chairs, lighting was comfortable and not too bright. The bar area stretched all the way across the restaurant with the open kitchen on the end and available bar seatings too. For a weekend evening it was pretty quiet but it didn't affect the atmosphere. It also meant that staff were always available and were efficient in taking orders and answering any questions in regards to the menu. Handy that they were knowledgable about in each dish. Bocata de calamares, aioli. Never imagined a sandwich of calamari can taste so good. But the combination of all the herbs to make the aioli soaked right through the ciabatta squeezing out flavour in every bite. The calamari was there for more textural purposes, fresh, plump and bouncy. Needing more chewing than most filling, attention to detail went into choosing a bread that disintegrates easily, not distracting the texture of the calamari but instead acting as a sponge that soaks up the aioli and releasing the flavour back to the calamari. Croquettes caseras The filling differs everyday. We were served morcilla croquettes, a Spanish black pudding. We almost mistaken it for a being made mashed black beans being so fluffy inside. It was very thin and crisp on the inside making way for a lovely soft fragrant mashed morcilla inside. The flavours were quite gentle and light to the palate. Prawn fritters. Similar to those you get served in Dim sum restaurants but the batter is much lighter and prawns more plump and herby. It was practically greaseless even bring deep fried and served with mayonnaise. Tortilla de patatas. An omelette bursting of a runny yolky filling of thinly diced potatoes and onions. It has nice to have it moist throughout. Once again the flavours were light but seasoned perfectly. It's all about appreciating the soft textures here of Spanish comfort food. Grilled lamb cutlet with olive tapenade A great example of a good lamb cutlet, packed full of flavour seasoned by the tapenade made of anchovies, olives etc, perfectly grilled and tender too. The potatoes were nice and simple, letting the meat give it flavour. Pluma Iberica with baked potatoes These were truly amazing. They were so juicy and sweet with a lovely bite but also tender enough to devour. The potatoes were tasty and fluffy, grilled on the edges for a nice smokiness to it. Fried Monte Enebro goat's cheese and orange blossom honey A brave choice not being a great fan of stinky cheese and this particular goat cheese being very pungent and rich. The consistency was very thick and gooey, just clinging onto the fork as you cut it. Thank goodness for the honey that almost managed to balance the lingering pungent taste. However it was not quite there yet and for me being quite new to the cheese world, I felt the need of water to wash down the sharp tangy aftertaste Iberico pork burger has now become one of my favourite burgers. The bun may look dry but it was almost like they added a thin layer of crispiness breaking into a really light and airy brioche bun. But it's the patty that makes it so special, made from Jamón Ibérico, that almost deconstructs itself so it moulds across the whole burger as you bite into it allowing you to taste the individual mince and the juiciness that it holds. Being cured it was able to be cooked medium rare pink so you can appreciate the full sweetness and flavours of the pork. The manchego cheese added that beautiful richness whilst the rocket gave it an earthy edge. Fries were wonderfully crisp and fluffy accompanied by a very fresh homemade tomato sauce, almost like tomato purée. I love Jose Pizzaro. It almost makes me angry to those who mock the word tapas, calling any random small dish Tapas. The other day I saw a place in Chinatowh called 'Chinese tapas'. Seriously?!? Well Jose Pizzaro is a place where true tapas is found and takes each tapas seriously. Bringing new life to each popular dish by introducing new flavour and a creative kitchen. Somewhat makes it exciting as you never know what you're in for when you order it for the first time. All paired with a lovely atmosphere and friendly attentive staff. You can't possibility go wrong here. read more

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Everything was perfect! I wished you had more tapas (as before Covid) but everything was so good!

Felt like Spanish tapas and with no pre-planning / reservation etc. we found this restaurant close to the hotel - in two words 'very impressed'. Excellent service, food and prices and we wouldn't hesitate to eat there again on another visit to London/Shoreditch area. read more

Had one night in London before flying home to San Francisco, and after a dinner recommendation fell through, we landed here when a competing business on the Liverpool Street circle suggested Jose's for tapas. And boy, we were not let down. My business partner and I both thought their Charcuterie plate (5 Stars) and Iberico pork mini-burgers (5 Stars) were two of the best dishes we've ever had. Also good, but 'slightly' less successful was the Spicy Chicken Skewers (3 Stars) and an off menu item that included cheese rolled up in a large, thin slice of ham, and then deep fried and served with a tasty aioli (4 Stars). The large Charcuterie plate included three of the best dry-cured meats I've ever had, and while I could have used a few more slices of toasted sourdough bread to go with all that meat, I'd order this dish again and again, if I could. Do you ship to the U.S.? I've had many mini burgers, or what we call 'sliders' here in the U.S. - but these are in a completely different league. An amazing pork patty that was super flavorful and juicy, a perfectly fresh and toasted bun, and just the right amount of cabbage for a little texture. They were so good, we order this dish twice. Thanks for making this dinner one of the most memorable parts of our stay, the service was near perfect, with just the right mount of attention from our waitress, and great recommendations. read more

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I was in the mood for Spanish tapas and I knew of Jose Pizarro through one of The Wine Show episodes - and since I was in London, I decided to try it out. I was not disappointed at all. I had a broad selection of tapas and every one was a hit, along with their alcohol selection as well. If you are in the mood for Spanish tapas for dinner, this would be place to be. If you are looking for a heavier meal, I would opt for somewhere else - just because if you were to go heavy here, it may cost you a bit of a pretty penny. Beyond the food, the ambiance is spot on, the noise level is medium - so you can have a conversation without having to yell over others. It is also a very popular place, so you need to make reservations if you don't want to have a wait - especially during peak times. Definitely a place I'd come back to if I were in town - and you should too! read more

We went here on the soft opening and the experience was really good. We had buñuelos de gambas, mushroom croquettes, octopus (the quality of this one was amazing, the best octopus i have eaten in UK), asparragus with egg and romesco sauce, a whole turbot (which included bread with tomate and salad as a side) and presa iberica (this one was pretty high quality as well, juicy and full of flavour meat). As a dessert we had a couple of gin tonics (served in a proper glass) and almond cake. I have to say that the quality overall was pretty good, plus the environment and the service was above average. The reason of the 4 stars is because we had to ask for our dessert a couple of times until it came (although they didn´t charge it at the end), and the prices were had been a little bit high if it wasn´t for the 50% off food promotion due to the soft launch. read more

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Obviously as I love Jose & Pizarro, I was going to have to try Jose Pizarro. A little hesitantly though as part of what I love about the other two are their locations which I think helps create a great atmosphere in both of the other restaurants. And knowing that broadgate circle is pretty much in the heart of the financial area of London, I was a little worried of what it would be like & how much the atmosphere plays a part. I thought the food was amazing. Luckily for us, they serve the iberico pork (that looks like a medium rare steak) - this is without a doubt my favourite dish. IT IS AMAZING! We also had the two specials of the day which were the garlic prawns & warmed goats cheese with honey. DELICIOUS! Then the more standard dishes like patatas bravas, croquetas & charcuterie (though the charcuterie here is beyond standard - the sanchichon was so so good). The staff were friendly & attentive but not intrusive. I think the atmosphere is different. Or at least doesn't feel as natural, a bit forced, in comparison to the Bermondsey locations. But I still love the food enough to come back again. read more

José Pizarro at Broadgate Circle is a tasty new addition to the area with a well-curated selection of wines by the glass and a range of delicious small plates of food. Just a few weeks after José Pizarro launched a new restaurant around Liverpool Street station, I was for an event in the area at Boxpark Shoreditch and decided to have a small dinner at this new place. I had never managed to visit one of the other two ventures of José Pizarro, so I was excited to check out this recent opening. The first thing I noticed was the good wine selection. As far as I can tell, they only offer Spanish wines - but a wide range of Spanish wines, so it is not really a limitation. The restaurant is beautiful, dominated by an interesting mix of wood and concrete, metal tables and leather seats. Overall, the combination of colours is pleasing the eye, making it a enjoyable to spend time here. To be honest, I did not really like the fishy smell in the air, but I am sure many people will probably like this place even more just because of that. My meal started - well, it all came kind of at the same time anyway - with croquetas caseras. I must admit, I thought they were a little bit disappointing, lacking flavour or seasoning. The Ibérico pork meatballs on the other hand were tasty, especially the slightly spicy tomato and orange sauce. I never had that combination of spicy tomato and orange and it worked very well for me. Next up was pan con tomate, a simple classic. I am often not a big fan of tomato, for example on burgers, but here with the olive oil, everything came together beautifully. The lovely meatball sauce also helped spicing up the croquetas caseras, which actually tasted very nice with the sauce. While browsing through the wine list, I was happy to see that you can get quite a few of the wines by the glass. One option sounded particularly interesting, the TerraPrima Blanco from the Can Ràfols Del Caus estate. I decided to give it a try, because I've never before heard of a Riesling from Spain. This wine is 85% Xarel·lo, I grape variety I didn't know, and 15% Riesling. The wine was truly brilliant with a bold freshness and distinctive mineral notes. After reading a little bit about this wine, I learned that the chalky soil surely contributed to this characteristic flavour. A surprising find and a very interesting take on Riesling. When it was time for a dessert, I quickly selected the chocolate with olive oil & salt, on toast. It sounded intriguing, but I did not quite know what to expect. The plate was dressed beautifully when it arrived and the dish tasted great. Thin, crispy slices of toasted bread added the needed crunch to complement the strong chocolate. The olive oil also blended nicely with the other ingredients. For a dessert, it was pretty salty, but that probably also made it more interesting. My wine proved to be a good choice not only for my other dishes, but also in combination with the rich flavours of the dessert. The service at José Pizarro was friendly and very attentive from start to end. Definitely a great place for dinner, small bites or just a glass of wine. read more

When Shoryu Ramen turned us away at 9:30 pm (insert angry face here), the staff recommended that we try Jose Pizarro. I was a little nervous about trying such a new restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised. Between the two of us, we shared the bread with olive oil, empanada with spinach. I had the sea bass and my company had bacalao a la riojana. I really enjoyed my delicate sea bass, which was buttery with the a slight citrus glaze. I think you can really go wrong with cooking fish skin because you need to get rid of that fishy smell but also not fry to bacon-level. Nonetheless, Jose Pizarro did it well and deliciously. It was also served with Morcilla Ibérica, which I have never tried before. It's cured pork and tasted like smoked jerky but with a chorizo consistency. I strongly recommend this dish. My friend really enjoyed his cod even though he hates eating all other preparations of fish, so I think that is a good testament to the quality of the dish. We shared the crema catalana, which I found out to be a Spanish version of creme brulee! It had a beautiful caramelized top with a light lemon and plum custard. Service was quite slow, but I can expect that from such a new restaurant. read more

We decided to eat here because of the great reviews here on Yelp. The place was pretty much empty on a Saturday night but I guess we were there early, around 7-7.30 PM. The staff was friendly and it was decorated nicely but the food was tasteless. Really tasteless. We had the confit tuna, sautéed green peas and the cuttlefish with lime aioli among other things and nothing stood out. It more or less felt like I was eating food from a school cafeteria, with one exception, the croquetas, they were actually good, but they're not worth a second visit. read more

I'm so glad that Jose and Pizarro restaurants on Bermondsey street finally combined and is one restaurant in Broadgate. I was very fortunate to try it out last night and was definitely impressed. The restaurant combines parts of the Jose and Pizarro menus from the two separate restaurants, which is nice because Jose has your typical tapas and Pizarro has more inventive dishes. The pan con tomate is amazing and the prawn fritters are quite good with a spicy kick to them! I did wish they had h and cheese croquetas and patatas bravas like at the SE1 location. However, the mains were delicious: the board of cured meats, venison and leg of duck. The staff is Spanish from all over the country and it makes you feel like you're actually eating in Spain! A wonderful restaurant! read more

I didn't care for this place. The patatas bravas had a very bad sauce. The mussels had way too much garlic and there was a lack of vegetarian items... I was hoping they could've at least have some manchego croquetas or some seafood paella. We ended up filling ourselves with the potatoes and bread. read more

Nice late dinner on a business trip, had the octopus and tuna belly tapas. The octopus was delicious, the tuna belly a but dry. Nice Rioja to go with dinner, very good service from attentive staff. read more

Jose Pizarro Broadgate - Octopus and tuna belly tapas - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

Great service but the food and drinks were forgettable. My sangria (I tried the white and red) lacked flavor and the red was almost tart. It may have been more authentic but not Timmy taste. The mini pork burgers were overrated with so much dressing/mayo it was kinda gross. Spicy shrimp was ok but deep fried. There must be better places in London. read more