Really creative tapas, with Italian, French, and English influences put to good use. Come here if you want some interesting alternatives to regular tapas. The prices are reasonable, the portions are decent. The only downside is that its such a tight squeeze inside, and the service didn't seem up to par for the 12.5% service charge. Review by The London Insider read more

I've been here a handful of times, maybe four or five. The little piquillo peppers, when they have them, are fantastic. It's tiny, and seating is crowded and generally in group-dining style. It's often very difficult to get seated, though once you do, it's worth it. Excellent wine list, with many great Riojas. It has a staircase to the bathroom that may give you vertigo, and often there's a pig's leg propped up on some cutting apparatus in the front right corner. If you're lucky, you can fetch the seat right below it. Because who doesn't want to eat with a pig's hoof dangling above your head. All in all, great tapas, highly recommended. And if the wait is too long, there's never a wait at the Thai restaurant next door. It's not that great, but hey, for an immediate backup, what do you want? It's probably not fair to attribute that to Dehesa, but I don't care, I'm doing it! You gonna stop me? read more

Buenisimo! My friend and I shared 5 tapas dishes that I would, for the most part, wholeheartedly recommend. As a London who lived for 4 years in in Madrid, and now reside in LA, whenever I'm back here I seek out the best Spanish restos, since they're non-existent in Los Angeles (every supposed tapas place there is staffed by Mexicans, just like every supposed Mexican restaurant in London is staffed by Spaniards). The highlights of our meal were the pork belly on creamy mashed potato (the pork skin crispy to perfection), the braised oxtail on polenta, and hake with a chorizo paste that was out of this world (is there a more common food cliche? Sorry). The tortilla was outstanding too with an unexpected creamy delicious center. The prawns were just good, not worth mentioning (unlike the perfect ones at Barrafina on Firth). The macchiatto was perfectly brewed; a lovely way to cap the eve. read more

Dehesa is a longtime favorite. My latest visit was late on a Saturday afternoon for a glass of wine and some nibbles. The outdoor seating area is first come, first served so we missed out on that. We were able to be seated in the main (read: intimate) area and there's also communal seating in the bar. The service was friendly and reasonably efficient. The Sangiovese wine by the glass was nice. Hubby and I ordered the Spanish cheese plate and the Italian charcuterie plate, both of which were outstanding. We also ordered extra bread, which was amazingly delicious. It was the perfect late-day refueling stop. A tip: book ahead if you're visiting for dinner. read more

Such an excellent find on the crowded and ever popular Ganton Street. If you're in the mood for Spanish tapas, the food here is as authentic as any restaurant in Barcelona! Flat iron steak perfectly seasoned with amazing olive oil, sea salt, sautéed spinach and spices. Paired with mussels in the most amazing creamy wine reduction sauce and the perfectly baked flat bread, this might as well have been dinner instead of a quick tapas and beer stop. Oh yes, the beer! Recommended by our waiter, it was the evolved version of the Spanish beer, Estrella that was formulated by a multiple star Michelin chef. Hilariously, the most popular beer was the first one on the menu and not this amazing drink of the Gods. Simply amazing! Definitely the highlight of the day, especially with the friendly service and trendy decor. Too bad all the food was gone by the time I thought to take photos.... read more

Further to the previous comment try the Apricot and Frangipane Tart os small but to die for .... Enjoy that pice of Heaven.

Steer clear of this place - it looks lovely, but the quality of the ingredients were not great (our fish & beef dishes were just of poor quality & consistency, and to be honest, didn;t taste great). On the expensive side, and nowhere near as good as Barrafina. Even the desserts were not great. read more

Can be very crowded on weekends, but great when visited during off peak hours (eg 3pm). Food is great, albeit the narrow range. But nothing beats their bread! It's what keeps me coming back for more. read more

Dehesa - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

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Being there for a sort of pre dinner aperitif with a friend. Lovely atmosphere, 6:30 pm wasn't so busy or noisy, very nice ambience, friendly staff. Around 8 pm started to get busy but we were about to live at that time. Liked the chargrilled bread with olive oil (£2.50), enjoyed the charcuterie plate and some fried cod to go with 2 glasses of wine. A bit pricy (£ 30.00 in total) but I think I'll go back for a quick snack or an aperitif. read more

We were on the hunt for a good tapas place in this area came across Dehesa. It turned out to be great and just what we were looking for. It's located in the bustling pedestrian shopping area of Carnaby St. A bit touristy due to the location, but we had a great meal nonetheless. For 3 people, we had: salt cod croquetas, rabbit confit, lamb, pork belly w/sage cannellni beans, mini-artichokes, quail, tuna carpaccio, chorizo, chocolate cake, pana cotta Everything was delicious and we would be back if in the area again! read more

I ate in the private room downstairs with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. We were a party of 10 and the room is lovely. It felt really private. Ample room. A great space. The service was very efficient and pleasant. Alos because it's tapas they call by the room often. Now we did have four or five bottles of wine and the wine was very good. However, the meal was an awesome £75 per head and, to be honest, this left a bit of a nasty taste in the mouth. The charges for coffees, teas are very steep. And to me this was not a £75 meal. it was ok. It was tapas. But not £75. Enjoy the quaint building. Sit upstairs and watch the world go by. Order a few dishes. But if you're in the party room do a deal beforehand on the whole bill or you'll be stung! read more

If you want a decent selection of tapas and a couple of drinks between two then you'll do well to come away having spent anything less than £80. Having said that, the food is absolutely top quality, in particular the the pork belly and octopus. There's a nice atmosphere even when it's very busy and the service is good. The dishes flow out at a nice pace and there's no obvious rush to turn the table round as quickly as possible, which means there's plenty of time to enjoy the food. Would definitely go back! read more

TAPAS TAPAS TAPAS! Quite close to where I work this a spot I frequently visit for drinks/food after work. The Restaurants itself has a great atmosphere and ambiance (quite low lighting but BIG windows so natural light pours in) The tapas is definitely in my top 3 (excluding going to Spain itself) ... Portions are very adequate considering you should really be getting a few and every one is so wonderfully put together and the ingredients combined are so magnificent you can get lost in a world of flavours and textures.... It's always hot as well, Bonus! Wine helps and they have a pretty good selection! Well worth a visit! read more

what a great tapas bar right in the heart of carnarby street! my friend and i were wandering here the other day and stumbled across this place and what a find it was! especially considering we were considering some other very run of the mill options. we sat right in the window which was great for people watching and made us feel like we were outside even though there were no outside tables available at the time we arrived. we shared the following: salt cod croquettes - pretty good. didn't think i would like them but definitely a pleasant surprise. tomato/peach salad - delish - perfect summer combo. ridichhio pear salad - a little too much dressing but otherwise good. chorizo - cooked to greasy perfection. patatas bravas - delish. couldn't say more good things about this place, especially for the location. will be back for sure. read more

Went there on a late Sunday afternoon: - located - it is a venue that's stylish and pleasant but fully focused on the plate and in the glass - Dehesa is a charcuterie and tapas bar inspired by the cuisine of Spain and Italy - sat outside, not very busy at that time - there is also a private dining room available (which can be booked for lunch and dinner); reservation recommended during busy times (online booking) - capable and friendly staff - they offer tapas, pudding, charcuterie as well as bar snacks - the back of the menue is a paean to the pig, in Spanish and Italian derivations, offering hams on and off the bone, including an entry-level, acorn-fed jamon iberico; few cheeses, too - however, we found most pleasure in the tapas menue: Confit Octopus with Pink Fir Potatoes and Sautéed Sprouting Broccoli (9 GBP), Grilled Scallop with Crispy Morcilla, Sweetcorn Purée and Salsa (5.5 GBP), Classic Tortilla (5 GBP) and Pimientos de Padron; fish dishes were very small, tortilla and pimientos larger portions; all dishes very yummy Conclusion: Delicious tapas, nice seating outside, friendly service! read more

Stopped in here one night last week where I shared a lovely bottle of wine and a few plates of delicious food. We sat at the bar and the barman advised us on the perfect wine and tapas to go with it. The prawns were awesome! I'm not a meat eater but my two buddies were raving about a super special ham which they devoured. Its actually a great place for a first date I thought to myself... read more

Dehesa is a great place to stop for a glass of wine and a few small plates with friends. They have an excellent selection of cheeses, and it's fun to sit at one of the outdoor tables and people-watch. read more

For some reason, I think restaurants near Carnaby Street are mostly catered to tourists. Then I found out that Dehesa is actually a sister restaurant of Salt Yard, which I really like. So I decided to give it a go. The place is quite cozy, so it is quite perfect for smaller groups. I took two friends from out of town there. We focused mostly on catching up, so just ordered a cheese board a charcuterie board and a couple of hot dishes. It is definitely not a tourist trap, as the food was quite delicious and I especially like the stuffed courgette flower. However, the prices are definitely for tourists. And the services weren't that great. I will go back again to try more hot dishes and the desserts, as they sound quite enticing. read more

Yum yum yum. A great corner for people watching if you get seated outside (weather permitting), Dehasa is located off of Carnaby Street close to Liberty's and is the perfect lazy afternoon hangout. We had delicious grilled bread, olives, fried courgette flowers stuffed with goat's cheese, ham on cheesey toast and a bottle of red. The food was tasty and our server was attentive, quick and cheerful. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Dehasa is one of my favorite tapas restaurants in London. Every dish we had was delicious and there's nothing I can fault about this restaurant. It's slightly pricey but I think it's well worth it read more

For really good affordable tapas you really can't go past Salt Yard (Goodge St Tube). It is an award-winning bar and restaurant serving modern tapas inspired by the flavours and produce of Spain and Italy. The tapas are complemented by charcuterie and cheese boards. But if you find yourself more central, head to it's lovely sister restaurant- Dehesa- in Ganton Street, Soho. Dehesa is the unique woodland area in Spain which is home to the black-footed Iberico pigs- said to produce the best ham in the world. read more

Dehesa is a quaint little restaurant perched on the corner of Ganton street and Kingly street not far from world famous Liberty's store. This Spanish style restaurant is a more up market version of the Salt Yard in Goodge street and offers an excellent combination Spanish- Italian wines, cured meats, cheeses and small dishes which are more elaborate than the conventional tapas in some Spanish restaurants. I was dining there with a few friends a few weeks ago and it was quite busy. Although they don't take bookings we managed to find ourselves a nice out of the way table near a bay window. The seating in the main restaurant consists of rows of high bar stools, but if you get in early then a some proper tables are available. The menu is quite extensive with a huge choice from the meat, fish and vegetable tapas. I have eaten here a few times and on this occasion I decided to start with salt cod croquette accompanied with deep fried courgette flowers stuffed with Monte Enebro cheese with a drizzle of honey. For the main course I went for the lamb chops served with a pleasing hot mint sauce and the meat was I admit served at just the right temperature. The main dish was accompanied with polenta cakes with gorgonzola,braised Swiss Chard done in a tomato sauce garnished with a perfect poached egg. I finished off with an unusual dessert consisting of fresh figs roasted in sherry served with wafer thin biscuits and burnt lemon ice cream which had a pleasing texture brought out by the tangy citrus juices which had been caramelized in a subtle fashion without showing any traces of being burnt. All the sherries,wines ports were chosen well to accompany the main meal. A meal for two with wine would be around 75 pounds and well worth for a special occasion. read more

Dehesa - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

Had walked past this place so many times but never been in, so recently on a rare occasion when my wife and I were in town together we decided to pop in for lunch. Took the last 2 seats (at the bar) and settled into a delicious meal. Ok, this isn't the tapas of some grungy-but-authentic-little-place in the backstreets of Madrid. It's very much London tapas. But it's great. A note on the service. In theory good service is about flawlessness. In practice I find good service is actually about how you recover from the mistakes that will inevitably be made. And there were a few. A dish that was delivered but not ordered. Another dish that was ordered but not delivered. But the recovery was great - the unordered dish stayed, free. The late dish was rustled up, free. A 20% discount was applied to the lot, and some sherry appeared from nowhere just before coffee. I'm sure the business manager of this place might have winced at all this, but it sure made a good impression on us. We'll be back. read more

Popped in for quick nibbles and sodas. Strange greeting - I think they are used to people wanting to come solely for a drink and they are only licensed to sell food. That was fine by us but they didn't seem to want to serve us at first. Plenty of high quality tapas available. Pata Negra Jamon carved in front of you. Good cheeses, good olives. Bit breezy, as the wind whipped through the doors, but nice location read more

Great tapas bar. Loved the wild boar, and also enjoyed the asparagus and octopus. Interesting food selection that was topped off with a solid atmosphere. Not as amazing of a beer selection as you'd expect in London, but the pubs nearby have that covered. read more

Absolutely love it here. Was intimidated by the seating arrangements at first (sitting next to people you don't know on long benches) but after I sat down I didn't even notice the people around me. Food is incredible, a little pricey but a very intimate cosy venue with loads of bars around for somewhere to go after. Service is amazing. read more

Disappointing cooked food, but the chef is very good at slicing meats and cheese. Avoid the tortilla, unless you love raw egg running off the plate. (Literally and they couldn't confirm that the eggs were free range or organic) Apparently, one may order tortilla like steak! It was then returned to me black crisped and curdled inside. Don't send anything back, as the chef is very temperamental. Would not recommend unless you want to eat sliced meat and cheese, which you can purchase from a good deli. read more

I ended up at Dehesa on Friday evening, after my friend and I tried to go to Dishoom in Carnaby at 9 PM, only to hear that there was a 45 minute wait even at that hour. Dehesa is right next door and it is a sister restaurant of Opera Tavern, which I went to a few months ago and had a great time. We didn't have to wait long for seats at a sharing table, which is essentially a long table with groups of 2 seated across from each other in a row (this is similar to Ottolenghi Islington's arrangement). We ordered 2 of the croquettes, the pork belly, braised ox cheeks, crab gnocchi, and grilled portobello mushrooms. The croquettes were great, but the main dishes were marred by the fact that they were served either lukewarm or cold. We sent back the crab gnocchi after my friend asked the waiter if it was meant to be served cold. They brought back another version and it was still partially cold. The food also took an exceptionally long time to come out. And there was no apology on the part of the restaurant. This may have just been a problem with the staffing of the restaurant on that day, or something overlooked by our server, but I was very disappointed with the service. Dehesa is part of a well known group of restaurants and I had high hopes for it, but unfortunately on this occasion it did not deliver. read more

This was a nice alternative on our trip to London. The tapas were very tasty, and there was a very nice and varied selection. We went on a Saturday night, and it was quite lively. You might not expect it, but this was a good choice for families. The staff were nice and very helpful. The location is of course great. Super fun area to walk around. The chicken was particularly delish. read more

Amazing tapas spot in the heart of soho - all of our dishes were extremely flavorful and would absolutely recommend if you find yourself in the area and craving tapas. Especially good dishes were the: risotto with crab, gnocchi with asparagus, and roasted chicken read more

The food here is delicious and relatively reasonably priced considering it would be difficult to get anything similar at this standard nearby. The chicken liver pate was so good we ordered more before we had even finished it. It's great for sharing some tapas and a bottle of wine, especially outside as inside is a little cramped. Its only downfall was perhaps its minimal service (though quick) which they then add 12.5% onto the bill, as well as a charitable donation of £1. Though not a big deal, they should leave these decisions to the customer if they feel inclined to give this. We actually did not pay all of the service as we really felt it was unreasonable considering all the waiter did was hand us the food. Not bad service, just dont put 12.5% on the bill for a casual dinner! This said, I will definitely be going back. read more