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La Terraza Tapas Upton

➤ 53 Latchet Lane, Northampton I-NN5 4GF, United Kingdom

Menu • Spanish • Breakfast • Vegetarian • Gluten Free

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"I had the pleasure of visiting La Terraza Tapas Bar in Upton with my kids, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. The ambiance was incredibly cozy and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a family outing. The friendly staff added to the welcoming atmosphere, making us feel right at home. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the tapas selection. The steak with chimichurri sauce was a burst of flavors that left us craving for more, and the Tempura prawns were simply delectable. It's clear that the chefs here take pride in their creations, as every dish we tried was a delightful journey for the taste buds. As a first-time visitor, I was thoroughly impressed by the overall experience, and I can confidently say it won't be our last visit. While the prices leaned slightly towards the expensive side, the quality of the food and the cozy ambiance more than made up for it. La Terraza Tapas Bar strikes the perfect balance between a gourmet dining experience and a comfortable family outing. I also appreciated the cleanliness of the restaurant, which is always an important factor for me when choosing a place to dine. All in all, La Terraza Tapas Bar offers a fantastic option for a memorable lunch with family or friends. If you're looking for a place that combines delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and a touch of elegance, this is definitely a spot worth considering. Dietary restrictions: Has gluten free bread Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: £10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Calamares Fritos, Gambas Al Ajillo Recommendation for vegetarians Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings Large vegetarian selection Parking space Plenty of parking"

AKASAKA Japanese

➤ 23 Castilian Streetshire NN1 1JS, Northampton, United Kingdom

Menu • Sushi • Curry • Asiatic • Chicken

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"I wondered why this restaurant described itself on the board outside as ‘fusion’, why there were so many Korean dishes on the menu and why the serving staff have heard of Asahi beer but haven’t heard of The Asahi Shimbun, a Japanese daily newspaper that is at least 50 years old. The answer is that the Akasaka website isn’t being completely honest when it describes their Northampton branch as a Japanese restaurant. They aren’t really Japanese, although some of their menu items are clearly Japanese. Don’t let that put you off, however, as they are serving excellent food and we enjoyed our meal there very much. It cost us about £70 (inc. 10% tip) for our meal for two people including a 175ml glass of Sauvignon Blanc for my lovely wife and two 330ml bottles of Asahi Dry for me. The sushi was excellent, the edamame beans were great but we didn’t feel that the Dolsot Bibimbap (a Korean dish with loads of rice, some shredded vegetables, prawns and a fried egg on top) offered very good value for money at just under sixteen pounds. We would recommend Akasaka in Northampton and would certainly go there again, but if we want a genuinely Japanese meal, prepared and served by Japanese staff, then we will be sticking to Ginza Restaurant on Wellingborough Road in Northampton. Don’t like the way that the male members of staff at Sakura on Bridge Street speak to their female colleagues, very disrespectful, so we avoid that Japanese restaurant nowadays. Great to have a choice of three Japanese restaurants in Northampton post-pandemic, and our favourite of the three is Ginza."

Old House Pub & Kitchen

➤ 214-216 Wellingborough Road Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 4EE, United Kingdom

Menu • Pubs • Beer • Wine • Steak

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"The staff at the restaurant were unfriendly and we had to request menus as nobody came to greet us or take our orders. The prices for the food were high and it took 20 minutes to receive a drink. The pub itself was lovely but the atmosphere was lacking."

Sophia's

➤ 54-56 Bridge St, NN1 1PA, Northampton, United Kingdom

Menu • Steak • Pasta • Pizza • Italian

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"We visited Sophias to celebrate our friends 38th wedding anniversary on Thursday. The venue is clean and the decor reflects the ambience they are trying to create. We ordered from a very friendly and helpful waitress 3 of 'Sophias Mushrooms ' and one lamb Souvlaki. The food was presented well and tasted lovely however I would suggest that the quantity of mushrooms be increased by at least a couple as the mushrooms had all long gone while I was still enjoying the Souvlaki. Mains were Steak Diane, Fillet steak, Cod, and the Pork all cooked to perfection and in quantities that compensated for the smaller starters. Excellent! We all had a desert and the two chocolate mousse was divine, the Creme brulee went down well, the chocolate brownie? is unlikley to be a repeat for the recipient but the cheeseboard for two was outstanding! Service was good throughout. The only lost star is because we were the only diners in at the time which is a shame as it does reduce the ambience and atmosphere. On a plus side we could all hear each other! We will be back again and hope to see others enjoying the food as well."

Zapato Lounge

➤ Welsh House 2 Newland Walk, NN1 2EW, Northampton, United Kingdom

Menu • Sushi • Tapas • Coffee • Cheese

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"Loved this place just ticks all the boxes! Great decor, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, sensible prices, and OMG what a choice! One of our party is coeliac and this place was highly recommended I see why! The choice of GF was amazing the menu was pretty much the same as non GF. We had booked for Saturday, but after a busy Friday, we dropped in thinking if it wasn't good, we would go elsewhere on Saturday instead. Needless to say, we didn't cancel and ate here twice. Tapas was three for £12 and reasonable portions we tried the honey feta delicious, crispy crispy arancini, bbq chicken wings, patatas bravas, grain bowl great hummus , squid rings, and our fave bang bang cauli. The truffle chicken was mouth wateringly tasty. The burgers were good and lots of additional sides to choose from something for everyone. We particularly enjoyed the soft drinks options sherbet lemonade, a peachy one, a watermelon one sooo much nicer than coke or sprite, great for designated drivers. Personally I was a little disappointed at the dessert choices white choc not a thing! cheesecake, brownie, ice cream sundae and churros although the brownie and the churros were good! I just like a fruity or light option. And to be really nit picky, the mac n cheese was literally mac n cheese no creamy sauce. Certainly wouldn't stop us from coming again on our next trip to N'ton. Now please open a branch in Norwich!"