Always has a busy vibe in evenings - after 6 months of living in Finsbury Park we decided to visit…read more Great tapas, excellent value and exciting atmosphere. Stroud green area needs more like it!! Will be back !

This is one of the best Spanish restaurants I have been to in London. I grew up near Spain ... so…read morethat's saying something. The food is fantastic and the service is great. The portions are a bit on the smaller side, but the food is so good, that's it's worth it.

I love this place a little gem if you make it as far up and Stokey then go! I am in love with the…read moreidea of the Scottish sourced Spanish tapas bar but also they put some lovely details into each dish! The boquerones are to die for and have a little toasted garlic on top providing exquisite texture to the dish! The wine a Manga del brujo suggested by the waitress was a beautiful garnet colour, not too expensive and complemented the meal perfectly! Also some interesting combinations such as a cured tuna with Caper-berries and lemon creme. And a veal dish which was indescribably delicious! My only regret is I didn't get a photo of each dish to post in the review but really I was too busy enjoying to think about something so mundane! Sorry Yelpers you will just have to see for yourself!

I was so excited to try this place after my friend said it was on her list for like forever! We…read morearrived and the setting was dark and lit by candles.. So far, so good, but the food was just average.. After a long debate I went for the tortilla and prawns. Hmm I so wanted to love it, as I'm a big fan of tapas, but the prawns were super average, and you could barely taste the garlic. The only positive was the portion was a good size, but for £8 it would have to be. The tortilla wasn't bad, more flavoursome than some places, but not a stand out dish really. My friend was more adventurous than me, ordering the aubergine coated in sugar and honey. We both agreed that it sounded a weird combination, but she decided to be brave and try it. Well, it was just that, weirdly ok. The fig and manchego salad looked great, but after more than a few bites, kinda lost its appeal. All in all.. This place was just ok! Wouldn't run to go back, but wouldn't avoid it either...

Two-year-old BP & WP is a funky, little resto offering up Spanish cuisine. Not being too…read morewell-versed in the food of Spain, I couldn't exactly tell you from which region(s) the food hails. Tapas, side dishes and larger shared plates make up the menu. Vegetarians and Pescatarians will not go hungry here. And, of course, meat eaters will be pleased with the selection. I was angling for the leg of lamb (meant for 2-3 persons), but my dining companions were not keen. The space is narrow, candle-lit and, on the night we dined, filled with patrons. There are two 2-tops out front and a short bar accommodating approx. four diners. 2-tops, four-tops and, at least, one larger table fill the floor. Behind the bar I spied beer, wine, port, and some spirits. Our fare was tasty & attractively arranged. We had anchovies (warning: the vinegar hit the back of our throats and made our eyes water), black rice with squid, tortilla with a ramekin of aioli, broad beans with ham and a sauteed spinach side. The last two dishes were garnished with roasted garlic clove. The service was friendly, informative and, considering how busy the resto was, not terribly slow. My tiny quibble would have been the shape of the wine glasses. They resembled a, sort of, wide-mouthed, stout cylinder, if that makes sense. It made for a bit of an awkward grip-n-sip when one drank. Raucous music reminiscent of Les Negres Vertes played over the loud speakers and made for a peppy, upbeat dining experience that I much enjoyed.

Stoke Newington has Turkish cafes, great Indian food, sushi, hot salt beef bagels, fish and chips,…read moreand a bunch of pubs. Now, thanks to Black Pig with White Pearls it also has Spanish tapas. I was a regular patron of the restaurant which used to inhabit the space so I was curious to see what the new owners had done with it. The decor is what you could call Spanish hipster; black walls and simple tables are embellished with candelabras and cardboard bull heads wearing pearls. It manages to be spare, striking, and yet homey at the same time. The people who run it are relaxed and friendly so the whole atmosphere is really pleasant. Yeah yeah, but how was the food? Delicious! We shared five plates and a dessert, all of which were tasty. The padron peppers with sea salt were perfectly done, the lamb dish was tender and flavourful, and the croquetas were light and rich at the same time. If you're interested in going, make a reservation! They were able to seat us at the bar, but you might not be so lucky. It's pricy enough so that I won't be going very often, but the next time I want to have a slightly more special meal, I'll be sure to call ahead. I might even wear pearls.

This place is a revelation in North London as it could easily be in Barcelona or in New York. I…read moregive this five stars also because I'm biased as it's a great place in my neighbourhood which adds to its appeal. It's genuinely good though - a tapas place where the food is outstanding and the staff friendly and helpful. The place wouldn't be out of place in Brooklyn with its exposed brick work and long bar and it gets very lively (and quite loud) on weekends. Other nights it's just as good for a slightly quieter dinner and value is great for the high quality.

Very authentic and extremely tasty....the octopus alone is worth the trip here. Top quality Jamon…read moreand great wines too....the orange wine i had, from Tenariffi believe, is the best example of this style I've ever had. The staff are friendly and know their stuff as well... this is my second time here, and it was just as fantastic as the first.

Visited on a Saturday night, the food was delicious, really nice to see a Tapas place with South…read moreAmerican food on the menu, really good offer on the cocktails as it's 2 for 1 everyday and I can't wait to see their live salsa band again. Definitely will visit soon :)

From the owner: We are a family Grill Tapas Bar, providing a fusion of Latin American & Spanish cuisine…read moreaccompanied by the occasional Live salsa band or Andean live band ( visit our website to find out more about live our music) La Paceña is one of North London's unique Latin American Grill & Tapas restaurants, offering a fusion of unique dishes from Bolivia, Argentina, & Spain. Our Chefs have retained only the most succulent & diverse flavours of the Andes, mouth watering Argentine steaks & authentic tapas and paella with flavours as vibrant as the Spanish sun. Our extensive menu is carefully crafted with rich and balance ingredients all sources from local suppliers to support our community.

Ideally I would give it 3.5 stars The food is OK, nothing I…read morewould write home about. Flavors were quite mild. It was extremely loud and the drinks were a bit watery. Not a bad place to go but there is so much in the area I would probably try elsewhere.

Unassuming, homely, permanent, perfect…read more Ever since I moved to London this place has always been there on my way to work, on my way home. It has been there, seemingly silent and permanent, friendly because its good, great because people care about it. You have not only great 'homemade' tapas but also a a really personal service. Always go for the patas bravas, , the gambas al pil pil, the octopus and the sizzling onion liver then leave room for the finishing muscat occasionally peppered with spanish travel advice. Good times!

Great for brunch, never tried it in the evenings but always looks busy!…read more Quite small so be prepared to wait in order to secure a seat for more than two of you.

I like to go there on Sunday mornings for a nice simple brunch and great flat white while reading…read morethe papers. It has a neighbourhood feel and the staff is very friendly. I went there for dinner once too, they a nice selection of tapas and some decent wines. I know they also do jazz nights, it's on my to do list!

A quaint little homely Colombian restaurant in the heart of Holloway Nags Head's market with decor…read moresimilar to an old English cafe with bright orange painted walls which added a nice charm to it. Both the staff there were very humble and accommodating, working non stop to dish up delicious plates of Columbian food at portions big enough to feed two and all at affordable prices. At the front of the counter were a lovely selection of starters containing many unusual and delicious looking Colombian street foods. I say unusual but that is because I have not seen many of these delicacies in London before. Chorizo on cornbread This was okay. I think the cornbread let it down a bit being quite dry and bland but the chorizo itself made it worthwhile. Made from grounded meat and spices the texture was very moist and creamy, tasting much like processed meat. But I liked it and the heat built up after each bite making it quite spicy. Beef empanadas Very different to a lot of the Spanish versions I've had as the filling was more fluffy due to the addition of mash potato in it too instead of being very meaty. It was very flavourful, comforting, with the beef giving it the oomph of flavour it needed. The soft texture was a lovely contrast to the crispy cornmeal fried batter too which sadly started to become slightly hard and chewy from being left out too long and then reheated. But for the cheap prices they're charging, I am not complaining. Papas Rellanas (stuffed potatoes) These were definitely the highlight of our meal. Fried potato balls made of mash potatoes stuffed with rice, beef and onions. It starts off being crispy before you break the thin fried outer shell and reach into the lovely generous soft fluffy filling. It was seasoned perfectly with mild spices, adding complexity and depth to the ground beef and sweet onions. Comfort food at its best Pollo a la plancha A delicious plate of wholesome food. For someone who doesn't like chicken breast I was so surprised at how much I loved this dish. It was obvious that the chicken was marinated for long hours to give out the lovely mild savoury spices against its natural sweet flavours with a lovely hint of smokiness as a result of being beautifully grilled. It was succulent and tender too. It came with a lovely side of braised red beans, cooked till fluffy and soft and seasoned perfectly. Salad helped reduce the stodginess as well and adding some crunch to the dish and a lovely juicy plantain for some sweetness. All accompanied with fluffy rice and a runny fried egg. Bandeja Paisa A gigantic platter of food consisting of fried pork belly, two grilled beef, grilled chorizo, a fried egg, fried bread, stewed pinto beans, plantain, a slice of avocado and salad. It was delicious and every part of it. The pork belly was delicious. Being fried you have a lovely contrast of the crispy outside and the soft tender inside with good fatty boys melting in your mouth. Beef were beautifully marinated, smoky and although required a bit of teeth work they were very enjoyable to bite through its rich flavours. Chorizo were lovely with its sweet spices and meaty texture. Everything else was great too, either all fresh or cooked perfectly. For £12 it was a bargain especially when it fed the both of us and we even had some leftover to takeaway. I think I found a hidden gem as I have been trying to find more information on them on the internet but there is minimal information about them. Yet the place was packed the whole time we we were there and staff were ever so accommodating. It's not a place for a first date though as the market it is in (Holloway Nags Head) can be a a bit rough sometimes and the restaurant itself is quite run down with poor paint job. However for a bit of change to the usual and for authentic Colombian food and cheap budget eats, I highly recommend this place and I will be back soon.

Really great new stokie restaurant. Really delicious varied menu of small plates and tapas. The…read moremonkfish is just brilliant as were the scallops. The duck and satay sauce is so good - as was the steak. Lots of tasty things, reasonably priced and a great chilled setting. Definitely want to come back for brunch! Also recommend the Malbec.

From the owner: Pequeño translated means "small" which is perfectly fitted to our concept, we are offering Tapas…read morestyle dishes from all over the world with the options of larger sharing plates for those with a bigger appetite. No Time??... No problem we offer a selection of Sandwiches for lunch, as well as Tea & coffee for you to enjoy with us, or on the go. Pequeno meaning "small" we cater to your pequeninos also with mini pizza selections and chips.