Juicy meatballs in savory tomato sauce, seasoned with herbs, served with a side of garlic bread.
Beer • Steak • Tapas • Spanish
"This was our first time visiting this restaurant . We booked for lunch being midweek it was quiet so we can’t fairly comment on what the ambience would be in evening. But….. fantastic food we sampled six tapas dishes and each of them had superb taste. And the service was excellent. We will certainly be back with the rest of our friends and family in tow !"
Tapas • Drinks • Dessert • International
"The restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere, excellent service, and delicious food! The cozy ambience made us feel welcomed as we sat down at our table and started our evening with Sparkling water. We chose the Destino Variation as our appetizer, which was absolutely delicious. Each variation had its own unique flavor that complemented each other well. For our main dishes, we enjoyed the Paella, special tempura prawns, chicken wings, clams, and lamb chops. The Paella and tempura prawns were outstanding and definitely worth a try. The other tapas were just average. We also ordered a bottle of Riesling to pair with our meal, making the night truly exceptional."
Tapas • Spanish • European • Mediterranean
"There are a couple of things that went wrong during our visit here. We were taken to our table and told to scan a QR code to order our food. Once we did that we were told that we shouldn't have but order and pay for the food at the cash till. The staff was nevertheless able to sort it out but, unfortunately the online order was not properly picked up and one of the dishes we ordered was brought with the extra spice sauce (instead of the one ordered). Again, things were sorted out by the staff but the overall experience was sub-par. The good was ok-ish but would probably not return soon."
Beer • Tapas • Spanish • Fast Food
"Decent food but strange ambience. Atmosphere here really let's this place down. You go downstairs into what seems to be the basement of an office, but rather than a cozy, dark room the place itself feels quite bright and sparsely decorated. We partly went hoping to hear upbeat and authentic Spanish music but were disappointed that it was instead hard rock. At one point this was turned so high with shreaking guitar riffs that we could not continue our conversation. At this point we complained to a waiter, only to be told that this was their play list and they are not changing it (ok, then we won't be back! but he did turn it down. It is a shame that these ambience points overshadowed the overall nice food. Tortilla, padrón peppers and churros were excellent. Other dishes were good too (an aubergine stew was however a bit too salty and oily and the menu is vast, and suitable for veggies. The house red is also decent."
Tapas • Spanish • European • Vegetarian
"the feeling of Spanish authenticity is everywhere in el pirata and it feels like sitting in Spanish. I visited alone when I was in london and was looking forward to the meal of the moment when I went through the door. the service was excellent, and the waiter helped me build an evening meal that corresponded to my appetit. I started with pan con tomate, and that was as good as I had. I have paired this with padron green pudders from galizien and jamón serrano for the perfect start to the meal. for the main course I decided to have a trio that felt as a compliment. they did it absolutely – the chuletitas de cordero, carrillera and uevos rotos especiales were made for each other! everyone was...read more"
Tapas • Basque • Spanish • European
"Found this little jewel of a tapas bar randomly on a fleeting visit to the capital. The hotel is located in the heart of Greenwich and just a few meters from the Cutty Sark and everything else the Royal Borough has to offer. Many efforts have been made to create a real Spanish feeling. You could be forgiven for not being London in Madrid! The menu is extensive and there are any conceivable tapas bowl here. We had a few dishes as an appetizer and shared a very authentic paella. The tapas dishes were generous portions, freshly prepared and hot pierced. The food we had couldn't owe. If you love all things Spanish and want big tapas, this is the place for you!"
Steak • Cheese • Mexican • Latin-american
"the first time here. a lot of choice and much more interesting than the usual tex-mex offers. we shared appetizers, among them also really tasty pork bell-skewers with an ananas salsa (anticuchos) and a cheese fondue with crispy carrot cubes. the salat (fiesta ensalada) was a large mix of sweet, pickle and seeds. my main blazin bird huh was really well boiled (think nandos but better) and the sweet kartoffel fries were excellent. my flaming hot Habanero sauce was 't spicy enough for me, but I eat vindaloo and really love spicy food. When I mentioned that, they brought me a huge pot of extra spicy sauce that was on the ground. that was all part of the great service. beautiful drinks also with...read more"
Tea • Cafés • Tapas • Tacos
"Boqueria Market on Queenstown Road is the second branch of Boqueria, a Spanish tapas restaurant group. I visited the original Boqueria on Acre Lane in Brixton about 18 months ago and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food was fresh and wholesome and the service was lovely. So once again I found myself south of the river to discover what Boqueria Market had to offer. Boqueria Market is a really smart looking restaurant. The setting is intimate and the lighting is soft. The restaurant feels relaxed, yet there is a buzzy vibe to it that makes for an engaging dining experience. The menu is similar to the Acre Lane branch and includes a selection of traditional and contemporary tapas as...read more"
Pizza • Cuban • Asiatic • Mexican
"The only disappointment was where we were seated: people were standing behind us and kept knocking into our chairs because they were very drunk. Perhaps they should seat people who are eating separately from those who are drinking. I had to speak to them to ask them to stop knocking into our chairs. The waitress was amazing, although I didn't catch her name. She kept asking if we wanted our drinks refilled so we didn't have to go to the bar. The food was absolutely outstanding."
Sushi • Pizza • Mexican • European
"a difficult review when the restaurant tried to provide the service that I am sure they wanted. a busy Saturday midday in December, all the tables were tightly packed, there were no ceiling ventilation or were all windows open to provide covid ventilation protection. the menu is large with a lot of choice. we went for a selection of starters to share under the family. most were very small dishes, the flower flowers bites consisted only small floccules. I think that this was too expensive for everyone. for the net I divided half a steak/ale cake and crispy chili bark. the bark in the torte was chewing and blande, the chips rode in a customs of their life, and the muddy peas were simply crushed, cultivated garden. the chili beef on the other side was sensational, fully spiced, steaming hot and loads of it, with rice and crack. the dishes could no longer differ in quality and taste. similar mixed results were reported from the rest of the table. I appreciate that covid has hit local food companies hard and they are still trying to get their pre-pandemic service. there were many guests who were fed and the kitchen struggled to supply consistency; our main dishes were delivered in intervals, so we did not eat together and it took to put the net on the table. as mentioned it was brushed, but a service fee was added to the bill. I think this is a bad service, even if one takes into account the difficulties of the covid. I hope that this feedback will be taken and traded so that we can see an improvement when we visit next."
Beer • Tacos • Spanish • Mexican
"Pretty disappointed My partner and I visited Zaragoza for our New Year’s Eve dinner. I made a reservation with the understanding that a set menu was in place, however when we arrived and seated at a tiny table far too close to other diners for comfort, we were told that as there were only two of we could only order fro. The everyday menu. The service was slow and our waiter did not seem to understand what he was doing. We waited far too long for our drinks to arrive and when they did our drinks menu was taken away. When our food finally arrived it was mediocre, the paella was bland and the potatoes were not fresh. Although the meatballs were good. Cocktails and food is very overpriced for what you are getting and the service was terrible. The only highlight of the evening was seeing another couple get engaged."
Cafés • Seafood • Fast Food • Brazilian
"The food at this restaurant was excellent, but it seems like the menu has shrunk since my last visit. The staff, service, and atmosphere were all fantastic. However, it can be quite expensive, especially the drinks. Overall, it's a nice place to dine but be prepared to spend between £30-40 per person for dinner."
Vegan • Spanish • Vegetarian • Gluten Free
"Best place in Waterloo/Crosby for vegetarian dinner. Fritura Vegetal, rócoli con Almendras (GF) the vegetable paella and meat paella were very good too, but the vege fritters were excellent. The staff were brilliant, and very surprised to be offered a gratuity at the end of the meal. So good to eat where gratuity is not automatically added to the bill, and none suggested."
"Saturday 14th May at 4.30pm, the security told me that I wasn’t allowed in because I was by myself? I’m sorry? Since when has that been an acceptable excuse to refuse service? Dress wear was jeans and a polo, I was visiting York having driven...so no alcohol at all was consumed I just thought I’d stop in for some food but apparently it’s not acceptable to be alone? Absolutely pathetic. I will do my best in the future to “not be alone” good thing there are a 100 other places that don’t discriminate. Who knows, maybe it was because he didn’t like the look of my skin colour. We’ll see what the rest of social media has to say about it."
Meat • Tapas • Dessert • European
"In Camden and needed somewhere to eat so dropped in here. Service was attentive and friendly, really nice buzzy atmosphere and was food was pretty good. Should’ve had the tapas as it looked awesome coming out but we’d plumped for the sharing meat and cheese board then paella. There was way too much meat on the board and not enough cheese and olives (maybe some pickles would be good here). Paella was ok but nothing to write home about, glad I asked for chorizo (seafood and chicken option) as it helped lift the flavour. House Rioja and Cava were good. Finished with a couple of hazelnut liquors, nice. Service charged included came to £92 which was reasonable. Worth dropping in if passing by for the tapas for sure."
Kebab • Asiatic • Mexican • European
"love love! Today for lunch with my mother and (again had a nice time, thanks to borat (if I remember correctly) look for us! are they now a few fair times here and have never been disappointed! the personal is always so beautiful and welcoming. the beverage menu is so diverse (the gin selection is my absolute fave and so many good cocktails try. we will return"
Fish • Tapas • Spanish • Chicken
"Been here many times and always been pleased hence returning many times. This time however we were left for 15-20 minutes without anyone even asking for a drinks order, in fairness once prompted we did get a free drink, but still pretty poor. After we ordered we did wait around 40 minutes for our food, and whilst I appreciate it takes time to prepare and serve, it did seem awfully long especially after the initial 15-20 minutes wait to order in the first place. In short great food at reasonable cost in a nice atmosphere, customer service shocking and needs sorted out before you lose customers."
Sushi • Pizza • Mexican • Asiatic
"We got late Groupon deal (and babysitter)for the good ladies birthday. £34 for a sharing platter 2 including bread, cheese, meats and olives. This was followed by a shared potato gratas and 5 choices from the tapas menu. As is standard some of the items have a supplementary charge. We went for the King prawns in garlic and chilli, chicken and chorizo in a tomato sauce, pan serrano(garlic bread topped with manchego cheese and serrano ham), chicken burger sliders and a breaded cheese with a tomato sauce. The dishes came with a tomato sauce and garlic aioili dip. As you expect with Spanish tapas the good was hearty and tasty. We didn't leave a morsel on the table. This isn't a dog at the portion size (which was more than generous) it is just a testament to how good it was. We finished with chocolate fudge cake that we had to force down which was probably my least favourite course. This could have been down to being stuffed like a pig before the first spoonful so I wouldn't read too much into that. To drink we had a jug of sangria to share. Sweet and fruity. Scoffed the lot. Enough said. We will definitely be back again. Outstanding value. Lovely food. Brilliant service. Wonderful transport links (if like us you like a little tipple with your Friday night meal). You you are literally up the stairs and across the road from the bus and train station. Should be noted that the Groupon deal was for £34 which is a bargain in itself. As it had been a long time since I last used my Groupon I got an extra 50 percent off the deal. I will never spend under 20 pounds for that amount of quality grub again in my life. Been smiling all weekend. 1st time. Definitely not the last."
Meat • Tapas • Cheese • Spanish
"Delicious food as always with some excellent daily specials as well as the main menu. My only complaint was that when we ordered a second round of dishes because the first was so yummy there was a misunderstanding with one dish, and then even the replacement was the wrong dish (but we didn’t have the heart to tell them it was wrong again so we ate what we were given instead of what we had ordered)."
Tapas • Cheese • Coffee • Chicken
"the rabbit was boiled for perfection, melt softened with caramelized baby tweezers and tomatoes. it was also in the regular Spanish that it felt as if it had been negotiated with an axe with various sharp pieces of bone. apparently rustic. the salt meadow was wonderfully picked with black pudding and thin cut chorizo. the fish fleshy with a wonderful taste of the sea gives a gentle saltiness then to finish the sweet meat aromen. simple and elegant. the ham steak in px was cooked similarly well and the sauce from this wonderfully rich wein was impractical and required a part brot to enjoy it sweet. the garnels had a perfect hauch of chili heats,...more"