Quite expensive for the quality of it. We love an outdoor seating so this is a great place to hang out. But there's only limited tables so make sure you book! read more

Pros: Small plates and food was tasty. We enjoyed the pepper beef, the prawns, and the fried mashed potato with mushroom stuffing. The scallops had a sauce which is subpar. Staff was polite.The white wine was good. Cons: Setting is like a take/ out restaurant with cheap outdoor furniture. Our table was wobbly and seats soft as titanium. Overall this is a nice place to go but whether it's Michelin rating means anything is another issue. Certainly Michelin does not rate the restaurants on atmosphere since we had similar experience when we dined at Flunky Elephant in Oakland about a month ago. Beware that when you dine outdoors in London even in June, it can still be cold and windy if not raining. This place does have some indoor seatings. read more

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Fun, friendly tapas-bar with the best patatas bravas. They a diverse all-Spanish wine list features sparkling Raventos and a dozen different sherries. Highly recommend when in London and need some flavor read more

I was looking for a place in this area (near SoHo) that wasn't crazy busy and we could do a walk-in for two. And this worked! We came at around 8:30 on a Thursday night and were able to sit at the bar. This is a nice and cozy tapas place, it looked like there was a birthday party also happening so you can do private parties. We ordered about 5 tapas between the two of us and that was plenty. The best was the grilled beef, and the second being this creamy Israeli artichoke dish. everything was seasoned perfectly, not huge diversity on the menu, but that might be on purpose. I found it as I was looking for a vegetarian place and it was mentioned, I think you can make your meal vegetarian but it's not necessarily a focal point of the restaurant. Would recommend to anyone in the area looking for tasty small bites! read more

My friend and I popped by here last night for dinner. We were lucky to get a table at prime dinner hour as there are no reservations. The place was bustling and a bit loud but it was a fun if cramped atmosphere. My friend and I both got excellent glasses of white wine as recommended by the waiter (there's an extensive wine menu) and I got the courgette tortilla and we split the sweet potato bravas. She also got the squid croquettes and the scallops. She raved about all her dishes and in particular the croquettes. The bravas were amazing: the soft texture and sauce atop with peanuts was just divine!! The tortilla though was disappointing: bland and an inadequate amount of the sauce on the side. But the sourdough bread we asked for was delicious and eaten with the tortilla helped to give it flavour. Overall a very good experience with cheerful waiters. read more

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OMG! This place was amazing! The octopus and Eggplant dish was 2 of my favs! Great food and service! read more

The grilled octopus was very delicious! My family liked the steak too. The king prawns were tender and fresh, excellent!

I love tapas and this is one of my favorite tapas restaurants. It is quite understated, so it is like a tapas bar in Barcelona. Everything I tried so far here was amazing and also I like the fact that they always have delicious specials. Every time I went, I tried something new. However, there are a couple of dishes on the evergreen menu that you have to try: ajo blanco & beetroot and salt cod brandada, duck egg yolk. Ajo Blanco is something I have never tried anywhere else before and it is so addictive and delicious. Ajo blanco is a popular Spanish cold soup typical from Granada and Málaga and is made from bread, crushed almond and olive oil. Copita serves it as a dipping sauce and it will introduce you to some new flavors. The salt cod brandada, duck egg yolk combines the smooth and creamy texture with the salty flavor of cod. Not only is the food great here, the ambience and services are wonderful. The restaurant is always buzzing. Though taking care of a lot of people, the waiters are quite attentive and friendly. read more

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I've always been a fan of restaurants specialising in small plates. Unfortunately the small prices does add up when you start to order a few to share and even after you cleared your dinner allowance for that night, you are still not full. It was the reason why I steered away from them as much as I love them. Copita was one of the restaurant on my 'to do list' when my wallet was more full but luckily I managed to grab a free meal from Cityhawk before I had to wait who knows how long. Copita is another one of those restaurants designed to romantic- a small cosy retro restaurant of white tiled walls, intimate seating of long shared tables and bar stools of dark wood ideally made for 2 sharing a few Spanish tapas and a glass of wine each. It's a place made for socially It would be hard to give an all rounded review in regards to the food as the food items were already chose for us for that evening so we didn't get to explore more of the creative dishes. But I very much enjoyed what we were given. We started with the grilled green peppers, soy sauce & sesame which kept it's lovely crunch with a light dressing of sesame sauce and black sesame. It was smoky and smoky with a nice sweet nutty flavour from the sesame that balanced out the slight bitterness of the peppers. The mushroom croquette were as perfect as I would ever imagined a croquette to be. The breadcrumb batter was crisp without being crunchy but enough textural difference so you can enjoy the burst of the creamy, rich mushroom filling, seasoned beautifully. Everything from the moisture, the size to the flavour was just perfect. The smoked ham, mash & smoked paprika was very simple. There wasn't much flavour going on apart from the overly generous sprinkles of paprika. It could have done with another ingredient to really improve it's flavour but I still very much enjoyed the succulent texture of the quality ham which had it's own sweetness and flavour to appreciate, combined nicely with the mash. One of my favourite dishes had to be the truffled goat's cheese, almond & honey.. It was like a savoury ice cream. The truflled goat's cheese was as smooth as butter, but thick and pungent and sweet creating a wonderful dip to the toast pieces. I nearly licked the honey and the almond pieces of my plate clean. It seems Copita's cooking techiques are very simplistic with the aim of allowing the flavour of the main ingredient to be appreciated as well. But the skill used to pair ingredients together and the sauces created are very much highlighted by the success of the dishes. Everything tasted fresh and to the highest quality and prices are more than reasonable although they do add up after you order a few. I would definitely like to return to try out more of the hot dishes next time I return. It's by far one of the better Spanish restaurants I have been to where everything taste clean and without that greasy aftertaste. Staff and their service were efficient too. A great edition to the Soho area. read more

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The server here is rude as fuck. Would not recommend anyone to come here. The food taste so bad that we didn't even finish them all. You can definitely get better tapas in London. read more

Copita - Bad food that we did not even want to finish it all - Tapas Bars Near Me - London, XGL

Aw, Copita, you were actually a really pleasant surprise! I wasn't expecting to like you nearly half as much as I did, and now you're going to be in my back pocket for a fun place to frequent. Short segue: a couple years back, my partner in crime and I took what can only be described as a monumentally disastrous vacation to Barcelona (during which I nearly got in a fistfight with a fishmonger at 7am, I stopped an Indian guy from stealing my partner's documents in broad daylight at an internet cafe, we had to watch a housekeeper in a muumuu peeing in front of us, found a used condom under our bed, and had to avoid hypodermic needles on the beach). Suffice it to say, we did not leave with fond memories of Barcelona--except for the churros. Holy crap were they good. Since then, I've been back to Spain (far away from Barcelona) but my partner didn't get to come with. And whenever we walked past Copita, this was all she'd say: churros. Churros. C H U R R O S. Ok, ok, woman. Fine. I capitulate to your craving. Churros! Granted, Copita isn't a place to go for churros. It's a tapas bar, perfect for an intimate date or happy hour, and it has a fantastic atmosphere: just enough buzz, just enough casual romance, just enough warmth. You'd feel comfortable taking your steady date here, meeting someone for the first time, or taking a couple of coworkers or friends for drinks. I'd read the mixed reviews and wasn't expecting to love it. Tapas bars tend to be loud, boozy places which serve mediocre food, but man, Copita, you really nailed it here. We got a duck croquette, fried anchovies with cracklings, fried cauliflower. Being totally bereft of caffeine (if you guys read my reviews, I think you get how we pretty much get coffee everywhere we go) we also got coffee. Coffee was a miss; gf's flat white was decent, my espresso was just plain bad--caveat, their espresso beans of the season include Ethiopian which, to me, always produces an espresso which is too thin, acidic, and winy. The drink was well-made, I just wasn't down with the beans. So no points docked there. The duck croquette was crispy and non-greasy on the outside, oozy and creamy and duck-y on the inside, with a nice hit of mushrooms and plenty of duck meat for texture; really pleasant. The anchovies were amazingly fresh-tasting, the cracklings deliciously crisp. We loved the simple combination of strong-tasting fish and fried pig. The cauliflower was done perfectly: just enough crispiness to give it texture while having the florets be gorgeous, soft puffs. Wonderful. All the flavours were honest, clean, simple, and traditional: a little island of respite in a sea of 'fusion' this and 'overprocessed' that. If we'd been hungrier, we would have ordered the octopus (anything with tentacles is a solid choice in a Spanish joint) and/or shrimp we saw going past. They looked delish. And then came gf's churros and my walnut gelato swimming in chocolate sauce. The churros were only ok; they were a little heavy, a little cold by the time they got to us, but the texture was solid. The sauce was too much of a sauce rather than corn starch-thickened cocoa, the way it's typically done. It was overly-sweet for me, but gf adored it. My gelato was alright. So why the docked star? Service was spotty. Attentive one minute, leaving us alone for 20 minutes at another, and the place was barely half-full. When I finally got chatting with a waitress, I found out she was from Andalucia (my fave part of Spain by far) and she was actually really charming--but by then the dismissive tone had sort of already been set and it was too late to really make up for it. Keeping in mind that you might need to aggressively flag down staff if you want anything, and they might still ignore you, this place is a really solid choice for when you're feeling munchy or want to take someone for a casual night out. read more

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Half menu was unavailable & service was very slow, as the staff was more Interested in talking amongst themselves than tending to the costumers. read more

This place is just too small for the large crowd it attracts, too noisy and loud (I lost my voice the following day because I had to scream everything over the chatter AND the music) and too hot (lack of ventilation). The food is a hit/miss, depending on the dish you may either hate it or love it. I loved the sweet potato dish and the aubergines as well as the chicken tapas BUT the goat cheese and honey was a big no. read more

This tapas bar has just opened to a fanfare of brilliant reviews in the press and on blogs. I don't really get it. I didn't get off to a good start with my waitress. I asked how the Gurnard was cooked - it's described as Gurnard, Carrot and Saffron. So I was enquiring to find out a little bit more - maybe about whether it's grilled, poached, the usual stuff. However, she tried to persuade me that Gurnard is a type of vegetable. Errr, really?! She then tried to persuade another diner that a scallop is a type of chicken. The weird thing is, that both the gurnard and the scallop are in a section of the menu, that are clearly fish dishes. Bizarre. I had the non chickeny 'Scallop with Butter sauce' - the butter sauce was a thin version of hollandaise and didn't really suit scallops - too overpowering and cloying for the sweetness of a scallop. The duck egg with piquillo and white truffle was divine. Likewise the venison with jerusalem artichoke and cep. Beef carpaccio with truffle was meh. I've never had a bad carpaccio - I didn't think it was possible, but there's a first for everything I suppose. And oh those prices. Eye watering. The plates are tiny (the clue's in the name) and if they were usual tapas sized dishes it would be ok, but it's not - it's copita sized and therefore extra weeny. £35 later and with only tap water to drink I left feeling mighty hungry. read more

I'm very torn on this place. We got 3 tapas plates and 2 glasses of wine. The wine was great - love that all their wine is on tap and they price the glasses the same as the bottle so you can have either without feeling like you are getting ripped off or try ton a of wines without breaking the bank. On the food side, I loved one of the 3 (the winter salad - I would eat it again and again) but the other two (ajo and beet and steak carpacio) just missed. The ajo was like cold cream sauce and the carpacio was overwhelmed by truffle - I know, first world problems. Not sure whether I will be back - would love to see what others say. read more

I have been to Copita a few times, and it never disappoints each time. They do a great selection of tapas dishes, and one of my regular orders include their delicious croquetas. I recently tried the cuttlefish croquettes which were amazing. Smoked anchovies and pork crackling are another must order. My all time favourite is the octopus, potato and smoked paprika. Octopus can sometimes be a tricky dish to order in restaurants, but I really liked their version which had some lovely flavours and texture. Pork jowl and lentils stew is warm and comforting. The only dish so far that I have tried that I wasn't too keen on was the squash with duck yolk. Other than that, the rest of the menu is filled with tasty dishes. It can get suite busy so get in early if you want to avoid the queues. The place has got a really fun and casual vibe, an definitely one of my favourite tapas places in London to visit. read more

Ok to pop into for some tapas & vino. Not a destination place but pleasant enough. We had the prawns in chilli & garlic, chorizo, special of meatballs, truffled goats cheese, sweet potatoes bravos, empandillas, and some bread. All perfectly good but the sweet potatoes & goats cheese was the best. For £80 all in with wine & service. read more

Crowded and loud, this is a place where you want to come with your friends to start the night and have fun! The food is amazing, must try are goat cheese with truffle and honey, octopus and mushroom croquetas. Wine was great too, we had albariño. read more

I love this place more and more. The service is incapable, food amazing. The coolest glasses to drink from and the liquid in the coolest glasses is just great! plus lavender ice cream - AMAZING! aromatic, so smooth.. ooohh... read more

Friend and I went for a drink and chats. I got the cucumber and rose infused gin with Mediterranean tonic water. I purposefully got what would be least alcoholic, and my drink did just that. It was refreshing without being too strong and was just what I needed. I had eaten right before coming, so we didn't order any food. However, everything on the menu looked really good, and my friend confirmed that she loved everything when she had eaten here before. Ambience was another favourite element of mine. Very low key and local -- perfect for a casual meal and drinks. Would love to come back for a proper meal sometime! read more

I think this place is a bit overrated. We've heard terrific things about it but were left perplexed by the rave reviews. It was good tapas but nothing amazing. The portions are tiny and you can easily order everything on the menu for two people to share and still fit in dessert. The couple of wine recommendations we were given turned out to be excellent choices. read more

Lodged away on a small street in the middle of Soho is the inconspicuous looking tapas place recently opened by the people behind Barrica. Though the interior is stylish with pared down tiles and wood I found the seating to be a bit too compact with your dishes spilling over into your neighbours' if you sit at the large tables inside rather than the window seats. The menu is constantly updated which unfortunately seems to mean that you could go on a good or bad week. All dishes are somewhere between £3 and £8, however the portions are tiny, bordering on miniscule. Some you could easily have on your own (no sharing here!) in a few bites. Dishes included things like - Ajo Blanco & Beetroot An almond soup (more like a creamy purée in consistency) with garlic and little pieces of beetroot. Very nice flavour but the texture became too much for me after a while. - Acorn Fed Pork Shoulder Loin Probably one of the best dishes of the night. Thinly sliced pork, really tender and succulent, strong flavours from the spices and served with a slice of lemon that really completed the dish. - Duck Egg Yolk, Piquillo & Hazelnut A lightly cooked yolk sprinkled with salt and served with a bed of piquillo peppers and chopped hazelnuts. Previous variations of this dish apparently had girolles, truffle and sorrel which sounds like a much more balanced version of the dish as the current one was too sweet and didn't have enough contrast in texture. Overall the dishes were good and flavour-wise there were some interesting dishes at Copita but not really enough for me to immediately plan a second visit. read more

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When here with some girl friends. Copita has a lovely selection of wines and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the king prawns in squid ink sauce, they were amazing! It's quite a small restaurateur so it's quaint and cozy inside. We sat out the front which was nice. read more

Copita is a cute tapas bar located in soho. My friend suggested trying it out and we got a table at 5 PM, and good thing we did, because it is BUSTLING later on. The food was quite good - we had the mushroom croquetas, the aubergine, the beet and garlic sauce with bread, sweet potatoes (a sort of patatas bravas) and goat cheese with almonds and honey. It was all to die for!! For a tapas bar, they don't do traditional Spanish dishes but instead they take traditional tapas and reinvent them, which is pretty cool. Space is limited, so make sure you reserve! This is a perfect place for a date or to catch up with a friend. However, as lovely as the staff are, they aren't very proactive and you have to often ask to put your order in, get the check, etc. But still, another great tapas bar! I will absolutely return. read more

We head here most Fridays after work and although the place is relatively small, they always manage to find us a table. I love the almonds and olives here and the food menu changes daily depending on what's available. It's not the best place for an intimate date as you're in amongst so many people, but as a lively and fun place to eat it doesn't get much better. read more

I'd like to give Copita 4.5/5, but you can't do that on here. I can understand why the previous two reviewers have said that the seating is a little jammed and portions are small, but to me that's what I like; I'm a huge fan of all things Spanish. This place does a great job of creating an authentic feeling of being in a Spanish tapas joint. In Spain you sit close with your neighbour, and (unlike the Americanised restaurants of the UK) they serve lots of small dishes. That's part of the charm. I came with my girlfriend on a Wednesday night and easily got a seat. The dishes we had were all really good and some of them were outstanding the Ajo blanco with Beetroot is out of this world. As are the sea trout with pea and cherry tomato, or genuinely authentic mussel croquette. The wine list is varied and impressive. The owner has a background in wine importing, so it looks like it's hard to go wrong. I will most definitely be coming back. And if you want a genuine Spanish night out, then you should check it too. So what if you might bump your neighbour?! Stop being so British & embrace the continental in you. read more

Copita is hidden away just off Berwick Street in Soho, and the interior is nice enough. I met two people there for a business meeting of sorts, and since it was early evening, we were fairly hungry. The first problem was the seating: We had to be perched on high, very uncomfortable stools and put our drinks on a really narrow ledge. It is not that we were unlucky with the seating everyone was in the same situation. The second problem was the tiny portions we ordered ten tapas dishes between the three of us, and still left hungry. The portions were really, really, tiny. Even the £11 cheese board, and the £13.5 cold cuts were really mean. Everything was decent-tasting, but not spectacular, and some of the dishes (such as the smokes mushrooms with a duck egg yolk) were just pretentious. The drinks were quite good, and they have a really good selection of sherries and unusual Spanish wines. The drinks were also reasonably priced (especially relative to the food). So in summary, if you are going out in Soho, go there for a quick drink or two, and move on somewhere else if you want to eat or want to sit for a long time. But apart from that, really not worth the effort. read more