Wonderful service and excellent food! Prices are at a level one would expect with a location such as this and absolutely in line with the quality of the products. We were three adults and a one year old, we came here ona sunday night and had booked a table beforehand, asking for a high chair and pram parking. They had everything ready for us when we got there (we were even 10 minutes early) and were generally very accommodating, playing and talking to the baby and our food and drinks arrived swiftly, sizzling hot, as it should be at a tapas place! read more

Beautiful location and excellent setting and that's as far as the compliments go. There was no ambient music, the staff were visibly rushed and overwhelmed, which on a Saturday night in central London is not great! Our particular waitress was exceptionally rude and clearly disgruntled about something. She grabbed the bottle of wine out of my colleagues hand when he was pouring the wine and have him the "death stare", when I asked if they offered croquetas de jamon (a typical Spanish tapas) she interrupted telling me bluntly she does not speak Spanish and that if I don't see it on the menu then why would they sell it. These were just a few of the examples of poor service we received throughout the night. Overall the food was at best mediocre (nowhere near Spanish quality), the service was poor and the overall experience was distasteful. I would not go back there if the same team are running the place. Which is a shame given the potential it has, the price they offer and the good reviews given here. read more

Amazing tapas. I sat at the bar as I was dining solo but I still had a nice view of the docks. I tried the salmon roll, lamb, and of course the patatas bravas (you can't have tapas without). All of the food was absolutely amazing. Highly recommend. read more

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My husband and I ate here late one evening on a weeknight and were completely enchanted by the experience. Small and intimate, warm and inviting, the dining space set the perfect mood for a delightful evening. We each had a drink and 6-7 tapas. Each selection was mouth watering and exquisite. The ONE thing I didn't enjoy was the pork belly (the crust on it was too dry and overly salty to me), but my husband loved it - so take it in stride. The lamb was to die for. Go, and enjoy. read more

Very pleasant surprise. Right in the marina near the Tower Bridge. Prices are reasonable and food is delicious. The lamb (lamb chops) were absolutely great. All the rest- just as good. read more

Wow. Just. Freaking. Wow! Maybe it's the time of year, maybe it's the location. But I've been here for about 3 hours now eating some excellent food. We started out indoors but they were able to find some space outside fairly soon. They happily moved us and all of our stuff to a bench overlooking the boats. The wait staff seemed happy giving recommendations, and while they didn't seem drunk or fat enough to be that familiar with the menu, they were spot on. The food was spectacular. We tried about 8 plates and the only fault I could find is that we could have maybe use a knife to cut the belly pork into smaller morsels. Smaller delicious succulent piggy morsels. Mmmmm. Sorry, back on track... While everything was great, a few things stood out. First, the tempura prawns. I always order prawns because my wife doesn't eat them. So while much or my order will be poached, I know I have one safe space. And thank heavens I did, because these were out of this world. Instead of a dry battered prawn with a dipping sauce, these were very lightly battered and coated in a citrus sauce. They were amazing. The Catalunya fois gras was the second surprise. Picture a creme brûlée with the blowtorched top, but instead it's fois gras underneat, and topped with berries and seeds. I may have been a bit selfish with this dish. Finally, the white chocolate and strawberry dessert. I had a picture in my mind of a mousse type thing, but like everything else here, I was wrong. What arrived was some strawberry bits swimming in cava, with an almost liquid white chocolate island in the middle. I'm grateful that my wife thieved some of my food earlier, as that gave me licence to have maybe a little more than I'd originally planned to sample from her plate. Honestly, I can't find a single negative about this place, and a world of positives. Go there. Now. It's a true London gem. read more

A truly hidden gem of a fantastic Spanish tapas themed restaurant outside the St. Catherines docks. From all the various tapas I tried, they were all amazing and unique in their own way. I really enjoyed the spinach croquettes and wrapped prawns, both were amazing. Also the salmon rolls are MUST MUST MUST have!! This place has a family sort of feel to it and their drinks are great too! The bartender sure knows how to make some great cocktails, thats for sure! Highly recommended to out of towners and the local Londoners as well. I'll be sure to visit again real soon when I'm back in the UK. read more

Visiting from the US I met a friend who was also in town and we found this spot. It was such a great choice! Every dish we had was amazing, the croquets were tasty, the roasted peppers were delicious, the lamb was superb, not to mention the signature cocktails! I can go on and on! I highly recommend this place for a nice meal out. It was a little pricey, I think, only because my conversion skills were not in effect yet, but for a fun dinner out, definitely a place to check out! read more

I was looking for a restaurant near interesting area on a work/family trip to London as I stayed in keningston. I selected Bravas Tapas as it was near London tower and we could sightsee in the Uber on the way too. We were running a little late( 15 minutes) so I had called to let them now which they were glad and make sure we still had our table. The ambience is very casual and quaint. There were many people in the restaurant on a Sunday night so that was a good sign. I went with my wife, her mother and my two children so the five of us had a nice booth near the back. The only real area for improvement was our service at first. It seemed it took long for them to recognize we were sitting and asking if we wanted something to drink. I didn't really mind as we were on vacation and not in a rush, and that we were late to begin with. The food choices are outstanding but not overwhelming and even my kids who are 4 and 12 found things that they would like to eat. My mother who is vegetarian had many choices, as well I'm not going to go into exactly what we had as you should go in for yourself. I've been to at least 30 countries in my life so I had many opportunities to Enjoy different cuisines. This was an outstanding experience. Cheers! Len F read more

This place is tucked away, relaxing, and romantic. My husband and I enjoyed delicious wine and cocktails, followed by a selection of excellent tapas! We loved the oysters, variety of pickles, and tomato bread. Well worth a visit this side of the Thames! read more

The WORST service I have ever received in a restaurant. I was on vacation when I found this restaurant and I don't wear my Sunday best clothes/suits while on vacation walking around in summer heat and paid for it dearly once I walked into this restaurant. The host looked me up and down when I walked into the restaurant and though it was mostly empty, he made it seem like there wasn't enough space for us. We were finally given a table and the waitress that served us was extremely rude. She hardly spoke to us and never smiled. She glared at us when we didn't order any wine and ordered water instead. After we finished our food, she asked if we wanted dessert or anything else, after my bad experience I did not want to order more food from this place so I declined. Probably knowing that she wouldn't get a large tip from such a small order amount, she left and didn't come back after we asked her for the bill. I had to ask the manager for the bill, he was the only one that treated us like human beings. Horrible experience, never come here unless you're dressed like a hot shot or plan to order a lot of food. read more

Another wonderful place situated in St. Katherines docks. Lovely place for a sunny day - good choice of food and drink. One of my new favourite tapas places. read more

Great dining experience at Bravas tonight! Loved the setting and decor throughout and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Menu was exceptional with excellent recommendations from Bal. I enjoyed the Brava potatoes and beef short ribs - the crispy onions were amazing. Desert selection was at the recommendation of Bal and didn't disappoint. Caramelized brioche pudding - one of the best deserts I've ever had. Will definitely return! Thanks for the quick and great service and excellent recommendations! read more

We had several tapas to include the octopus, the smoked salmon, the quail, and the spinach croquettes to name a few. All plates had a great presentation and all were very tasty. read more

We popped in after arriving in London for a vacation. Tapas were top-notch with very fresh ingredients and bright flavor combinations. A lovely buzzing and cozy atmosphere accompanies the food. Order lots of patatas bravas! read more

Amazing service, portions are perfect for 2, grilled octopus is a must-try, also the king-prawn - magnificient. Also ordered the pudding for dessert, only the best! read more

Loved this restaurant! We ordered six different tapas. All were delicious. I wish I would be in London longer. I would go back. The restaurant was busy so get a reservation. The wait staff was very hard working and quite attentive. A++ read more

This is an amazing restaurant (Probably my favourite restaurant I ate at so far)! I loved the spinach croquettes because this dish made me love spinach! Also I was impressed by the savoury taste of the torrija dish! Lastly the service was friendly and fast! Keep it up! :) read more

It's a fantastic location. But the service leaves a lot to be desired. The food is a mixed bag, some good, some bits very curious. Some bits overly expensive. Service was added even though its supposedly complimentary, and supposedly service, which it barely was. Found out after our visit that the food hygiene rating (Scores on the doors) is Zero, which is very poor. Which makes you wonder what's going on in the kitchen to be so badly rated. read more

I write very few reviews on yelp even though I am a long time member. But when I run across a place like Bravas I have to weigh in. We were hanging around London bridge on a cold evening when my wife got hungry. I yelped for a few minutes and came across Bravas. We called and asked for reservations and the bartender who answered the phone said "anything is possible tonight". Music to our ears. That was the start of a memorable night. As soon as I perused the menu I knew that we had chosen wisely. We ordered drinks and the nuts while we decided on the apps. The fois gras was like something from heavan. The short ribs and pork belly were more of the same. The prawns were divine and the salmon was special indeed. The bread pudding was the best I have had since NOLA. The service was lively, friendly and knowledgeable. I pulled the manager, Enrique, aside at the end of the evening and told him what a special place he was running. Then my wife and I went to the open kitchen and thanked all of the cooks. A great time was had by all. You will not find a much better place than this in London at any price. read more

Fantastic ambience-- really nice tapas options although they seem a little more avant guarde than a more traditional tapas place. Service was extremely attentive, notwithstanding a 10 minute delay while they assumed I was waiting for someone and didn't even require a glass of water. That started my visit on a really bad note but the staff really did a good job turning the night around. Still, losing a star for the rough start and because it's still second best to the Jose tapas in bermondsey. read more

Place and service was nice but all of us who ate there recently got severely sick. Definitely something in the food.

The food was innovative, and the service was excellent. Tucked away on the St. Katharine Docks restaurant row, this little gem offers a cozy atmosphere. The menu is limited but delicious. My kids (8 and 12) ate lamb chops and octopus for the first time and loved them both so much, we had to get a second order of each. My husband and I really enjoyed the bruleed foie gras with cherries and almonds. The cheese plate had a really nice selection. The brioche pudding was divine. read more

services were good but way overpriced. we tried the famous lamb chop, grilled octopus, pork belly and sea bass. lamb chop is tasteless, pork too salty, and sea bass is OK, best is octopus. all very little portion. average adults need to order 3 tapas averaging 27pounds for little food per person. not impressed. read more