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 place is a revelation in North London as it could easily be in Barcelona or in New York. I…read moregive this five stars also because I'm biased as it's a great place in my neighbourhood which adds to its appeal. It's genuinely good though - a tapas place where the food is outstanding and the staff friendly and helpful. The place wouldn't be out of place in Brooklyn with its exposed brick work and long bar and it gets very lively (and quite loud) on weekends. Other nights it's just as good for a slightly quieter dinner and value is great for the high quality.

Very authentic and extremely tasty....the octopus alone is worth the trip here. Top quality Jamon…read moreand great wines too....the orange wine i had, from Tenariffi believe, is the best example of this style I've ever had. The staff are friendly and know their stuff as well... this is my second time here, and it was just as fantastic as the first.

Whoever did the interior design for Pamphylia must have been quids in as it looks as though they…read morealso did Cilicia just a few doors down. Sitting by the window in Pamphylia felt like an alternate universe as it was like Cilicia only back-to-front. I love the decor in both, lots of plants and colourful hanging lanterns. I haven't been in either restaurant at night but it must look lovely all lit up. Now, it was a toss up here between 3 and 4 stars and I think I'll have to return sometime soon to make my final decision about adding that extra star. You see the service was ok, not overly friendly but then not rude either and there was a chilled out atmosphere - I didn't feel harassed into ordering quickly (which was handy as the menu was extensive!) I ordered a ginger beer and, well, it was horrible really. It was like watered down, flat cordial or something. Nothing like ginger beer, I couldn't even taste any ginger! I decided against the tapas and went for the mains. I had a wrap with grilled chicken and grilled halloumi, my better half had the lamb kofte. Both meals were seriously tasty, very flavourful but THERE WASN'T ENOUGH FOOD! We left hungry :-( It was a very quiet Saturday and I've often seen Pamphylia packed out at the weekends so I need to go back to see if this is a one-off or if all of their portions are this size. Disappointing though - so much potential. Not to sound like Oliver Twist but "Please Pamphylia, I want some more!"

I went for lunch on a weekday, when many restaurants offer great deals to bring in the punters…read more And so I was sucked in by the '3 tapas for £6' offer. Actually, it was for £5.95, just to make you think it was a little over a fiver as opposed the lofty, ridiculous price of six pounds. It was ok. Hence three stars. I loved the garlic potatoes, but the spanish omelette, calamari and bread were nothing spectacular. The lemonade was just Schwepps, but cost the same as one tapas. (I know what you're thinking, '595 isn't divisible by 3'. Alright, so I'm rounding. Estimating. Live with it. I had to.) It was a nice sunny day so we sat outside, which was very pleasant. The service was quick and friendly, but I'd scope round the area for something else before I rushed back, if truth be told.

Two-year-old BP & WP is a funky, little resto offering up Spanish cuisine. Not being too…read morewell-versed in the food of Spain, I couldn't exactly tell you from which region(s) the food hails. Tapas, side dishes and larger shared plates make up the menu. Vegetarians and Pescatarians will not go hungry here. And, of course, meat eaters will be pleased with the selection. I was angling for the leg of lamb (meant for 2-3 persons), but my dining companions were not keen. The space is narrow, candle-lit and, on the night we dined, filled with patrons. There are two 2-tops out front and a short bar accommodating approx. four diners. 2-tops, four-tops and, at least, one larger table fill the floor. Behind the bar I spied beer, wine, port, and some spirits. Our fare was tasty & attractively arranged. We had anchovies (warning: the vinegar hit the back of our throats and made our eyes water), black rice with squid, tortilla with a ramekin of aioli, broad beans with ham and a sauteed spinach side. The last two dishes were garnished with roasted garlic clove. The service was friendly, informative and, considering how busy the resto was, not terribly slow. My tiny quibble would have been the shape of the wine glasses. They resembled a, sort of, wide-mouthed, stout cylinder, if that makes sense. It made for a bit of an awkward grip-n-sip when one drank. Raucous music reminiscent of Les Negres Vertes played over the loud speakers and made for a peppy, upbeat dining experience that I much enjoyed.

Stoke Newington has Turkish cafes, great Indian food, sushi, hot salt beef bagels, fish and chips,…read moreand a bunch of pubs. Now, thanks to Black Pig with White Pearls it also has Spanish tapas. I was a regular patron of the restaurant which used to inhabit the space so I was curious to see what the new owners had done with it. The decor is what you could call Spanish hipster; black walls and simple tables are embellished with candelabras and cardboard bull heads wearing pearls. It manages to be spare, striking, and yet homey at the same time. The people who run it are relaxed and friendly so the whole atmosphere is really pleasant. Yeah yeah, but how was the food? Delicious! We shared five plates and a dessert, all of which were tasty. The padron peppers with sea salt were perfectly done, the lamb dish was tender and flavourful, and the croquetas were light and rich at the same time. If you're interested in going, make a reservation! They were able to seat us at the bar, but you might not be so lucky. It's pricy enough so that I won't be going very often, but the next time I want to have a slightly more special meal, I'll be sure to call ahead. I might even wear pearls.

Based in the same location as the former Windmill Portugese Tapas Bar…read more Very good food. Attentive, friendly service. A welcome addition to the local restaurant scene.

Very cute and good service. Nicest place in the area. The food was cooked well and very good. The…read moreSangria an A+!

Always has a busy vibe in evenings - after 6 months of living in Finsbury Park we decided to visit…read more Great tapas, excellent value and exciting atmosphere. Stroud green area needs more like it!! Will be back !

This is one of the best Spanish restaurants I have been to in London. I grew up near Spain ... so…read morethat's saying something. The food is fantastic and the service is great. The portions are a bit on the smaller side, but the food is so good, that's it's worth it.

"Absolutely first class, from the booking, to the friendly staff, great service and a lovely…read moreatmosphere, what's not to like, Will definitely recommend to others and will absolutely be back again!"

Loved the food here! Lots of options for any dietary restrictions, we were able to find vegetarian…read moreoptions without a problem. Great service as well, and loved the vibes, especially for a weekday night!

Ideally I would give it 3.5 stars The food is OK, nothing I…read morewould write home about. Flavors were quite mild. It was extremely loud and the drinks were a bit watery. Not a bad place to go but there is so much in the area I would probably try elsewhere.

Unassuming, homely, permanent, perfect…read more Ever since I moved to London this place has always been there on my way to work, on my way home. It has been there, seemingly silent and permanent, friendly because its good, great because people care about it. You have not only great 'homemade' tapas but also a a really personal service. Always go for the patas bravas, , the gambas al pil pil, the octopus and the sizzling onion liver then leave room for the finishing muscat occasionally peppered with spanish travel advice. Good times!

Congratulations; you made it to the Columbia Road Flower Market. But now it's time to eat and…read moreevery nearby place is packed. Time things right though and a table here is yours for the taking. With Serrano Jambon legs dangling in the street-facing windows, Laxeiro Tapas Bar was the most inviting looking place in the area but a 45-minute wait and a laissez faire seating policy discouraged me from hanging around when hunger first hit. A short time later though, I returned to an abundance of seats and no wait (though it didn't stay that way). Timing is everything. The Spanish menu here is enticing as is the casual, warm feeling of the place. The food, all of it, was good but I can't honestly say that anything stood out as great. Solid and satisfying but not "oh my God"-inducing. A meal such as this, which featured Paella, Boquerones, Albondigas, Shrimp, a cheese plate and more (yes, I overordered - no regrets), pretty much demands an alcohol accompaniment. The wine offerings here are will cause one to linger and I did. Others seemed to be doing the same. Laxeiro Tapas Bar is a great place to finish off a an afternoon over warm food and good wine with someone whose company you enjoy.

Came for lunch after a morning at the Columbia Road Flower Market and squeezed into a 4 seater…read morebetween the noon and 12:30 slot when breakfast is closing and lunch is not yet open. We skipped the queue to be seated but then it took awhile to order. I would dock a star for how frazzled the service was but the food well made up for it. I thought I was transported back to Spain - the boquerones were a highlight and even the simple Jamon was divine. Perfect saturation of olive oil and dash of tomato. We also had the paella - the rice was perfection - just the right balance of crisp and moist. Then we had the pulpo which was a bit too smoky for my taste but well seasoned. My only regret is not ordering any drinks as we had our two toddlers and needed to keep our wits about us. Must return!

Great for brunch, never tried it in the evenings but always looks busy!…read more Quite small so be prepared to wait in order to secure a seat for more than two of you.

I like to go there on Sunday mornings for a nice simple brunch and great flat white while reading…read morethe papers. It has a neighbourhood feel and the staff is very friendly. I went there for dinner once too, they a nice selection of tapas and some decent wines. I know they also do jazz nights, it's on my to do list!