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(menu)We found 9 restaurants in Best tapas restaurants in London.
Ebullient Salt Yard's fizzy blend of Spanish and Italian tapas ‘never disappoints', whether you're among the crowds at the elbow-to-elbow bar… more »
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It helped to spearhead the trend for Spanish food in the capital, and 10-year-old Cigala is still valued for a ‘quick, informal catch-up' –… more »
Navarro’s was peddling bodega vibes, peasant tapas & glasses of sherry long before the whole shebang became part of in-vogue Fitzrovia, & it… more »
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Don't expect hanging hams and faux-bodega kitsch at Fino – this Spanish stalwart staked its claim as a serious tapas enterprise long before… more »
A favourite with Mayfair's Spanish community and converts to the new Iberian cause, El Pirata may not be as trendy as some of the young tapas upstarts… more »
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A bit of colour in this rather grimy part of the City is always welcome, and this branch of the three-strong Barcelona chain does its best to bring… more »
You’ll rarely hear a bad word spoken about El Parador, where classic tapas, effervescent atmosphere & rustic good looks combine to make one seriously… more »
Sam and Eddie Hart's no-bookings tapas joint is still a yardstick by which lesser eat-and-run Soho hot spots measure themselves. Just a handful… more »
Given its prime location right by Borough Market, it's no wonder that tables at well-respected Tapas Brindisa are much in demand, though the roadside… more »
Check out London’s top Tapas restaurants with Square Meal’s carefully selected list of the very best Tapas restaurants in London. The Spanish created the tapas concept, small individual portions of food that are perfect for sharing with friends or family, and typical tapas dishes are wide and varied. From meatballs to garlic prawns and stuffed piquillo peppers to calamares, tapas offer the possibility of sampling a while range of Spanish delicacies.
A sociable experience as well as an exciting culinary experience, Tapas restaurants are highly popular on the London dining scene and the capital is packed with great Tapas bars. Square Meal’s guide to the very best Tapas restaurants in London features only the very best Tapas restaurants London has to offer. Choose from a great choice of Spanish restaurants in London, ranging from the cool and contemporary to the traditionally rustic, each serving their own particular tapas menus.
Every one of the Tapas restaurants featured in Square Meal’s list of London’s top Tapas restaurants have been tried and tested by food critics and our own customers so check out the reviews and book a table online with Square Meal today. As well as the restaurants on this page, we have listings for Tapas restaurants in the West End, including Covent Garden and Soho and Tapas restaurants in the City along with Tapas restaurants in many other areas of London. Each Square Meal listing features an independent review, as well as reviews from diners, together with unique special offers such as free drinks and discounts.