La Bobina Cirencester Spanish Tapas Wine

14 Black Jack St, Cirencester, United Kingdom

🛍 Kebab, Pizza, Asiatic, Seafood

4.4 💬 1430 Reviews

Phone: +441285652879

Address: 14 Black Jack St, Cirencester, United Kingdom

City: Cirencester

Menu Dishes: 9

Reviews: 1430

Website: https://www.la-bobina.co.uk/

"We visited the Cirencester restaurant on Tuesday night, for a mini celebration meal restaurant seemed fairly busy which we thought was a good sign. When first arriving the waitress was distracted even though she greeted us, and after 5 minutes of standing around we were finally offered the table we had booked no major issue, but not the best start. When handed the menu’s we weren’t told of any items that weren’t available, so in proceeding to order Oysters a little later on, we were then told they didn’t have them in with any restaurant I’ve been to in the past, I’ve been told of any dishes unavailable as soon as the menu was provided so i’m unsure why this wasn’t mentioned. Ordered food, service was good and friendly overall, no major issues. Moving on to the food, we were thoroughly disappointed from start to finish. We ordered quite a bit (definitely over ordered, but we were offered to take some home after) as there were plenty of things that took our fancy. However when receiving the dishes we were completely underwhelmed. Bread, was ok but it was just an average soft French baguette (6 horizontal slices) served with a side of garlic aioli which appeared to be from a jar. £4.50 for this felt a bit much. Chicken completely under seasoned and 0 flavour, really really dry, honestly Nando’s or any chain restaurant I’ve been to has had more flavour and cheaper too. Anchovies 3 anchovies on a plate with some peppers (peppers also seemed to have just been out of a jar) absolutely 0 reason why these 2 things should have gone together, and there was 0 mention of peppers on the menu. Anchovies also to be honest tasted a bit ‘off’ And £6.90 for 3 anchovies is an absolute disgrace, putting it bluntly. Aubergine fritter Wish I’d taken a photo of this because it was just absolutely dripping in oil, and the oil was the only thing we could taste. Aubergine was sliced long ways instead of horizontally which meant that the aubergine became incredibly soggy with oil. Any aubergine fritter I’ve had in the past has been slices thinly and horizontal, so I’m not sure why this was done differently. Pork belly Nice and crispy, but served with some sort of chilli mayo which did not go with the pork belly at all, didn't quite understand the pairing Fresh tomatoes The tomatoes weren’t great, lacking flavour and dish lacking any imagination, i believe the tomatoes were in a sherry vinegar, but overall it was just bland wish we hadn’t ordered this, around £5.00 for 8 tomato slices.. Goats cheese Lovely with honey and nuts but you can’t really go wrong with honey and goats cheese. Crispy squid Squid was nice, but nothing special, serviced with a lemon aioli but seemed to be out of a jar. Octopus special Served with butter beans which hadn't soaked up 0 flavour, and just felt like an unnecessary add on, completely bland dish, and beans just felt like an after thought. Octopus didn't seem fresh at all either. At the time, I was trying to see the positives in this meal, but after a few days I’ve come to a conclusion that spending £100 on a meal, with 2 glasses of wine and added service charge I’d have expected better, it’s and it was just not good enough. Reviews on here are great, and maybe we just ordered the wrong dishes, but I was not impressed with the majority of the dishes served, won’t be recommending or returning."

Full menu - 9 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Latin American Food

Dessert

Appetizer

Seafood

Pork

Indian

Steaks

Chicken Dishes

Warm Tapas

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Service: Dine-in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £40–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Tapas

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Sally
Sally

Amazing flavours and presentation! Lovely seating inside and out. A fantastic meal! Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5


Ana
Ana

The food was actually good, service perfectly, and the atmosphere was noise but acceptable. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetables Options Dietary restrictions: Taken seriously about allergies Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+ Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Tapas


Hannah
Hannah

Gorgeous food in beautiful surroundings. All food is very authentic and the Sangria we had was delicious. Very difficult to find such a high, authentic standard of tapas and La Bobina do it so well. Made for a lovely anniversary dinner for me and my husband and we will be back! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner View menu


Maria
Maria

It would have 5 if you hadn't added the tip to the bill. I hate this. Leave the customer to decide as leaves everyone in very awkward position if you don't want to tip, especially at 12%. Price per person: £50–60 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 5 Reservation: Reservations recommended Special events: No special event


Thira
Thira

Very filling tapas, 2/3 dishes is more than enough. Good drink selection (the sangria is . I would recommend the paprika chicken it is stunning and the steak was perfectly cooked. Nice little tucked away restaurant with cute interiors. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4


Sam
Sam

I visited La Bobina when they first opened, and the food was just average. However, my recent experience was quite different. It seems they have a new chef, and I could definitely taste the improvement. The food was delicious, fresher, and full of flavor. The staff was also attentive and friendly. We'll definitely be returning! Service: Dine-in Meal type: Dinner View menu


John
John

We had a lovely first visit , a warm welcome on arrival and a table in the vibrant, but not noisy, main restaurant. We had five dishes between the 2 of us- 3 off the main menu and 2 off the specials board- it was flavoursome and well presented. The food was served in a timely manner and by friendly staff. We both said we will revisit. Parking: We found free on street parking opposite the Old Station car park which was only a 5 min walk away. There is no car park at the restaurant.


Giles
Giles

We decided to share five dishes, and every single one was impressive. Our server was knowledgeable and offered excellent recommendations. I'm definitely planning to return to explore more of the menu. They also have a specials board, and if the pork loin or fillet steak are on it again, I won't hesitate to try them; the prices of £16 and £18 respectively are quite tempting. Overall, this is an excellent place to visit in Cirencester. Although it's centrally located, it's charmingly tucked away in a little courtyard, which keeps it feeling cozy even when it's busy. Our server was friendly and attentive, and our total bill came to just over £50 for two, including soft drinks. If you decide to...


Helen
Helen

We visited the Cirencester restaurant on Tuesday night, for a mini celebration meal restaurant seemed fairly busy which we thought was a good sign. When first arriving the waitress was distracted even though she greeted us, and after 5 minutes of standing around we were finally offered the table we had booked no major issue, but not the best start. When handed the menu’s we weren’t told of any items that weren’t available, so in proceeding to order Oysters a little later on, we were then told they didn’t have them in with any restaurant I’ve been to in the past, I’ve been told of any dishes unavailable as soon as the menu was provided so i’m unsure why this wasn’t mentioned. Ordered food, se... View menu

Categories

  • Kebab Savor our delicious kebabs, expertly grilled and bursting with flavor. Choose from a variety of meats and vibrant spices, served with fresh sides. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
  • Pizza Delve into our perfectly baked pizzas, crafted with hand-tossed dough, rich tomato sauce, and a blend of gourmet cheeses. Each slice bursts with fresh toppings, ensuring a delightful bite every time. View menu
  • Asiatic
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!

Amenities

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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