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    Casa Brindisa

    3.8 (62 reviews)
    PriceySpanish, Tapas Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Door stopper
    Matt G.

    Not as dimly lit as other tapas places in the city. Expensive fish and seafood tapas. The chef is crazy about goat cheese adding into every other tapa, including the cheesecake. Tortilla - coldish temp. I get it's not supposed to be hot, but not like it came from the fridge either. This was a fail. Didn't taste fresh, probably not even made on the same day. Expecting freshness with Spanish food is a big deal. At least it was big like a door stop wedge. It comes with aioli, this was tasty, but I normally don't see any sauce with Spanish tortilla. Patata bravas - good surface crisp. The red sauce was good, but not enough, I suppose you can ask for more. Pumpkin cream tapas - good creaminess mixed with some pumpkin pieces. Interesting addition, don't typically see pumpkin on tapas menus. Tempura pepper - lightly deep fried. You have to be a goat cheese fan for this one, it's pretty stuffed all the way up in this one. Overall, not as small portions as you might think when you hear tapas and if you're willing to have veg tapas, prices are reasonable. Had to ask for cheque twice, otherwise acceptable service.

    Tapas
    Chantee F.

    It's no real Spanish tapas restaurant but it will suit when you are hungry and in the mood for some good food. Service is hit or miss. Attentive for the most part until it's time to leave. C'est la vie. The ambiance is average, busy and average noise level inside. Nothing special about the decor. Food was good but hey, I was hungry. Croquettes were good, I favored the spinach and cheese above the ham and chicken. Calamari was fresh and nicely paired with bacon and squid ink aioli. The Spanish tortillas was more like a quiche, a big cut of potatoes, egg, onions and cheese. Not bad. Best dish was the sautéed prawns in chili garlic oil. Super flavorful along with bread for dipping. The red sangria was weak. A sweet version of wine with only apples. They need to work on it. You will get a decent meal but don't expect anything to write home about.

    Chorizo
    Taylor Z.

    Really cozy environment and they're quite busy in the evening. The service was great and they were really accommodating when we walked in since we didn't have a reservation. The food on the other hand, was a bit on the pricey end for what you got. The flavors just didn't seem to get there. The quality of their ingredients were on point, but the taste just didn't do it for me. When I hear Spanish tapas, I envision vibrant food. Didn't really get that here. I ordered the Perol de Cordero (lamb), Chorizo de León (chorizo on toast), and the Bacalao en Tempura y Miel de Trufa (cod). The cod was decent. A very delicate fish with a subtle honey. The chorizo was delicious and very rich and the toast I had was crispy. My friend's toast was slightly burned and you could get that burnt taste which wasn't too pleasant. The lamb was the best. I had one that was juicy and delicious. The other was on the dryer side (they probably cooked these around the same time but the size difference caused the dryness). All in all, a decent meal but I don't think it warrants the high price.

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    Peter E.

    Walking around to find something for dinner and walked in here on the 'hey lots of people - must know something.... Excellent tapas. Gordal Olives with orange and oregano a savoury must have. Also Chilli garlic prawns were great. Wait staff - Jorge was my server - beyond helpful. Will return on my next trip to London!

    Wenting G.

    We stopped by during an afternoon tea time for some small bites. I felt the service is quiet misleading, and they tend to add changes beyond the menu. When we looked at the menu at the entrance and the cured meat display looks attempting, we decide to come inside. Once seated, the receptionist asked us whether we want some olive when we are deciding on the menu. I particular told him that if "it's just samples, sure." (w assuming it's complementary) So he served us a small bowl of the green olive (w orange) inside, which latter on appeared on our bill for full charge. we didn't argue because we did eat it, but it wasn't clear at the beginning. I ordered a grilled octopus leg w mash potato and jarred chicken liver w tossed bread. Octopus is quiet tasty, like other reviews says, but it took a while, which was a little disappointing because we told them that we are on the go, and our waiter didn't warn us about what dishes are quick or not. Chicken liver is not bad, but the tossed bread is as hard as rocks. we have to ask for regular bread to eat w the chicken liver paste, and later on told the waitress that it was very hard (not just crunchy). She said I am sorry, and it's the way it's made. When we got our bills, bread was extra 2 pounds, and 12.5% gratitude was added automatically, even though we didn't enjoy our service at all. it's quiet a disappointing dining experience.

    Qype User (inspir…)

    Close to the touristic hustle and bustle of Exhibition Road, this refuge from the people deluge opened its kitchens under the guidance of chef José Pizarro. The atmospheric venue brings the familiar and popular tapas menu of their Borough market tapas to Kensington: padrón peppers, battered cod, Catalan spinach, prawns in garlic and many more. There is a Jamonería on the ground floor, making a full range of cured hams and charcuterie available both on the menu and to the shopper. Perfect respite for a post museum cultural chillax.

    Octopus leg - magnificent!
    Dee T.

    Excellent service - phenomenal food - cozy with outside seating available (love that!) Tapas were excellent - can't say enough great things about the charcuterie platter - but the octopus leg is to die for - so delish!

    Casual table for two

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    Gene and Megan gave us great service and the right amount of help choosing wine and Tapas. Every dish was top notch.

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    Always awesome and accommodating. Especially if you go before work gets out if you don't have a reservation.

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    Spent Valentines dinner with new acquaintances. The tapas and steak were all delicioso and the Tempranillo was a fine pairing.

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    Wonderful tapas restaurant in South Kensington. Great place to people watch, eat and drink.

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    Went after a day at the museum of natural history. Absolutely delicious and had a great meal!

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    4.2(26 reviews)
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    Tendido Cero was such a standout experience in South Kensington. I dined alone on a Friday night…read morewithout a reservation (my own fault), after being turned away at a few other spots. The manager here was incredibly kind and managed to seat me between reservations anyway, which I truly appreciated. Unfortunately, I didn't quite finish my meal in time before the next party arrived, but instead of rushing me, they graciously moved me to the bar so I could enjoy my dessert. What really struck me was the atmosphere. While I was sitting there, several people popped in just to say hello to the staff, which speaks volumes about how welcoming and family-esque this place feels. Hands down some of the best wait staff I've experienced. The food was fantastic. I had the ham croquettes, white wine, and churros with chocolate and having just been in Barcelona recently, I can honestly say this was the closest I've found to authentic tapas in London. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in London. A gem of a place with heart, hospitality, and incredible food.

    This is a favourite of times past; here and its sister across the road, Cambio del Tercio...there…read moreis apparently now a gin bar next to them It was pretty full but we had a nice table (you must book, no walk ins I suspect) It wasn't much changed, the service was good; the girl who mainly served us (Ivanca?) and the Brazilian chap were really nice and very helpful We chose 5 dishes (meatballs, ham & cheese croquettes, hake, and garlic prawns plus a gem salad) and bread - that was more than enough...we could have dispensed with the croquettes. A glass of wine each, lemon tart, coffee. Not cheap at £142 inc tip, but that's London for you...and I do hate paying for still water! Great atmosphere, busy, not pushy bit attentive...enjoyable evening; will not leave it so long next time. Sorry about the photos, too busy enjoying the food to remember

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