Hungry after a Monday night concert at The Jazz Cafe, we were thankful that Le Petit Sud was open…read morelate and able to serve small plates after 11p. Foie gras is banned where we live and it was quite a treat. There was an ample selection and variety of French cheeses on la planche de fromage -- all were fab and accompanied by crostini and fruit. Of course, we enjoyed their wine and limoncello. The dining room is quaint with candles and French music playing. I discovered additional seating downstairs en route to the restroom. Take note of the motivational quote, "There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs." You can also dine al fresco. It was wonderful to find a taste of Paris in London.

We stumbled in here trying to avoid the rain and figured we would give it a try. The atmosphere…read morehere is very comfortable. They have music playing in the background that fits very well. As far as food goes, they really don't have much. It is mainly cutting board stuff, and all of it is very expensive.

nice atmosphere, staff was friendly. It was a successful evening. we'll be back. for sure.read more

It did not taste like tapas from Spain. Most everything was deep fried with sauce over it.read more

Great atmosphere, fresh&delicious food, quick & efficient service. Absolutely recommended!read more

I am surprised no one has left a review for this place. A friend took me for the first time the…read moreother day - AMAZING. Reminded me of tapas in Barcelona authentic ! Steak was perfect and tender, and traditional Spanish tapas - ive found it hard to come across a really good Spanish tapas place in London and this one far beats it all.

Propper food with nice refinement to it Would recommend…read more Great staff and a real energetic vibe to the place

This being 5 mins walk from my daughters, we have been 3 times for dinner this year. The food has…read morealways been excellent with an interesting and varied menu. Service is also good, if I had a criticism last night it was just a bit TOO quick - a bit more space between courses would have been welcome. Some may feel it a bit expensive - our bill for three three course meals with a bottle of wine and coffee was £110 ( no pre drinks) but I still feel it's worth it. Edit, Saturday 12th March 2011. The three of us visited again, and again the food was of the highest quality. The head chef had just returned from working as a sous chef with a 2 star Michelin Chef, so a couple of dishes he had brought with him from there. One of these was my chosen starters, a 'timbale' containing lobster, crab, avocado, mushrooms etc, and was one of the best starters I have had in a while, but expensive at £11 ! In my earlier review I said the service was a bit quick, but this time we were served at a leisurely pace. Oddly we found they don't take bookings at 7.30, you have to have 7 or 8. The bill was bigger than last time, so it getting a bit on the expensive side now - with gratuities £140. But I still would recommend it, and its under 5 mins walk from my daughters -she and I had birthdays the following day

Good food, service can be a little off and surly, but not rude. You get the impression that they…read moredon't enjoy the job. Never mind the food makes up for it, quickly served and plentiful in potions. Recommended. Just give the waiters some happy pills

Way over priced for the quality of food you get. Also my wife and I both got food poisoning from…read morethis place. Not going back, do not recommend.

Food 4.5/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0…read moreValue 3.0/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.5/5.0 Super good food. Bar seating, but there are small tables outside. No reservations--you arrive and wait by the back counter (where you can only have a drink) until a table or bar seats open up. Would absolutely go back.

Cozy and inviting eatery.....make sure to make a reservation it's small but a very popular…read morerestaurant. The staff works beautifully together even with the limited space in their cooking area. It was like watching surgeons work together.....bravo to them all for providing such wonderful service and making each dish a standout. Open air kitchen where the grilling is done counter side. Fresh fish galore (it's on ice within eye view) the fish is selected and grilled based on order. This tapas hot spot should be top on your list of places to eat. Sharing plates is all the lure of these dishes. I have never been a fan of peppers but these grilled padron peppers with oil and sea salt were superb. The ribeye cap was bought to use with a large serving spoon it was beyond tender (yes the spoon was adequate to cut this succulent meat). It took barely any effort to chew since it was so perfectly prepared. The grilled octopus with paprika was the phenomenal. We should have ordered a second serving, it was a real palette teaser. The prawns were a lot of work and extremely hot, they were bought straight out the skillet to table so pack on the patience removing the shell. The mini meatballs along with the grilled squid with ink sauce is a must try when selecting items from the menu. Don't leave without ordering the flan, it was probably the best I ever tasted. Thank you for a memorable birthday dinner, Barrafina gets a 10 out of 10 from me.

Walked in where it's half empty and wouldn't let us in because we had no reservation yet the couple…read morein front us didn't and got sat down. STAY AWAY from this place who apparently doesn't want the people or work as the restaurant they advertise to be.

Sabroso is on a stretch of Holland Park Avenue dominated by cafes. And if I remember correctly,…read morethis also used to be one until not all that long ago not surprisingly, then, my review is based on a delicious breakfast I had here this morning. The decor is very smart, black and white art deco-inspired, which has really cheered up the site which always appeared rather dark in the past. When I think of tapas I expect a relaxed to boisterous experience, flamenco and jugs of Sangria. Sabroso caters for a more sophisticated clientele and should be very popular with the more conservative Holland Park set. Back to breakfast, though, which was great albeit not particularly Spanish. They offer a choice of pastries and cooked options. I have never been given the choice of half an English breakfast before and just couldn't resist I'm scared to imagine what size the full portion would have been as the half was very generous and good value at £4.95. A vegetarian alternative is also available (full size only), as well as the usual egg-based dishes. Sabroso offers a soothing alternative to the aforementioned cafes which are dominated by yummy mummies and their offspring at this time of day. The service was particularly friendly, and I will try and find an excuse to visit again soon.

Arrived for our reservation and we're seated. Ordered drinks and food within 10 minutes. Watched…read moreplate after plate delivered to other tables whose parties arrived much later than we did. Inquired about our food since we had theatre tickets. Were told 3 minutes. After 10 min we had to leave. Gutted. Update: We received a lovely email confirming that our complaint was true and offering us complimentary meals and drink upon our return. We are leaving London, but we truly appreciate the company getting back to us with a kind offer.

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.

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.

The restaurant is located at lovely Venn street and the outdoor space was really nice during spring…read moretime! Foods are average good but the portions have become a lot smaller than before! My favorite dishes were probably pork cheek, prawns and pedron pepper. The waiting time wasn't long which was a plus.

Delicious food & great service, would highly recommended this restaurant. Loved the sharing plates!read more