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José

4.5 (102 reviews)
ModerateSpanish, Tapas Bars
Closed 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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Jess M.

Really great tapas spot in London, would definitely recommend for a meal or even a quick bite to eat and drinks. Service was really nice even though it was raining! I would definitely come back as it is a fairly casual spot.

Leo U.

Great food. Small tapas dishes. Since I don't do alcohol, I can't say anything about wine. Also. I don't eat meat. But I didn't have any trouble finding things I could eat. Plenty of veggie and seafood dishes available here. There are not many other options on Bermondsey st. So, you might struggle a bit if you decide the queue at José is too much. It can be a bit loud inside.

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Gigi G.

Outstanding food, wine and service. Started with the pan tomate and jamon iberico. Followed up with croquetas. And polished off with goat cheese covered in honey. The waiter was lovely. Highly recommend.

Grilled peppers and prawn Fritz

We originally walked passed Jose not thinking we were going to get in due to how busy it was. We took a walk and walked up and lucky had a 15 min wait which having a bottle of wine helped the time go by. The food was amazing. We bad a lovely service named Burha whom guided my wife and I through the menu and helped us figure out what amazing food to order. I would say have trust in your server. This place is amazing tapus food and and an amazing place to wine, dine and relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Enjoy

Anchovies in garlic and parsley
Richard L.

Crowded, noisy and delicious! Terrific corner spot on Bermondsey Street: grab a window or pavement stool so you can watch the cool Bermondsey types strut by. Every dish was a hit: grilled peppers, chorizo in wine and the oh-so-smooth sardines. My favourite was the sweet and creamy fried goats cheese until I tried the server's recommendation of the pork shoulder. So rare and delicious, it felt naughty to be eating partially cooked pork contrary to what my grandmother always told me! I spotted Nordes gin and indulged in a fragrant bucket-sized G&T. Over the following few days, whenever I passed this place it was full to the brim with guests. I can understand why.

Jamón ibérico

What a gem. Stumbled into this VERY authentic Spanish Tapas restaurant in a charming little borough. We are Americans and had just left the Tower of London and Tower Bridge Tour and we're ready for a nice break. The restaurant was about a 5 minute walk from the Tower Bridge. We found it on Yelp. The wine was excellent. We had an Albariño and a Tempranillo that were outstanding. The food was as authentic as it gets. We had pan con tomate, jamón ibérico, clams in white wine and garlic the fried goat cheese and honey. And the almond cake. All were perfection. Highly recommend!

Jackie S.

After a full day of walking around London, I stumbled in here in desperate need of food. 7 hours after my last meal, 15 miles walked, and 90 degree heat, I was famished. The restaurant is tiny, so being a solo traveler, I sat at the bar. Warning, they don't have AC and it's an open kitchen so I sweat more inside than I did walking around all day outside. Worth it though, the food was great. I had the squid with peas and mint, as well as the deep fried goat cheese with honey. They were both very good, especially the cheese. A tad pricier than I would've liked to spend, but enjoyed my meal.

Lamb chop
Xiaoting X.

Packed on Friday for lunch but luckily we got two spot by the bar. Amazing food and wine. We got white asparagus, pork cheek, lamb chop. All tasty.

Tomato bread, croquettes and fried calamari
Irina G.

On the pricey side but every tapa is a work of art. Perfect blend of textures and flavors, also nice play on hot and cold. Hands down some of the best tapas I had in a while. Still and sparkly water comes with the meal. Worth noting: the chicken liver, fried cheese and honey, and mushroom croquettes

Laura N.

No way. In Bermondsey? No way. But the way was yes, and José has now snagged the top spot as my favourite new restaurant in London. Here's why: Cold wine. Hot tapas. Open kitchen. Exposed beams. Bar seating. Wine-barrel standing. Capacity 30. No reservations. Daily market menu. Bustling. Warm. Friendly. Lamb meatballs. Sherry. White crab croquetas. Full. Sauteed beetroot. Happy. Bermondsey. Oh, and Jose Pizarro is opening another restaurant in - you guessed it - Bermondsey in early October. Yes. Way.

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Great food - excellent service - nice vibe - not too expensive. Highly recommend. Will seek out next time in the area.

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Excellent flavors, and fun ambiance. The seafood and uniqueness will get me to go out of my way for this.

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Terrific corner spot on Bermondsey Street: grab a window or pavement stool so you can watch the cool Bermondsey types strut by.

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Bar Tozino

Bar Tozino

4.5(15 reviews)
0.3 miBorough
££

This tiny tapas bar would be easy to miss, as it's nestled in one of the arches under the tracks…read morealong Rope Walk. It's worth seeking out if you enjoy authentic Spanish Jamon, delicious drinks and friendly staff. We lucked out with a table right at the ham counter and so we able to watch the masters carve perfect slivers of ham, and create delicious dishes in a tiny kitchen space. We were told that all their ingredients come from Spain and you'll taste the quality for sure. We started with pan con tomate which is served deconstructed. Run the bread with garlic, scoop on the fresh tomato purée, and then add olive oil and salt - delicious! We also tried beautifully presented cheese & charcuterie plates, giant garlicky prawns, albondigas and of course, delicious patatas bravas. Of course, you'll want to wash it all down with a crisp Estrellas beer, or a reasonably priced cava. My husband was happy to avail himself of a few glasses of Catalonian vermut. Staff was as friendly as could be, and prices are very fair. It's a small place so plan ahead & reserve. They take 'em, so you best make 'em!

If you feel the need to escape from London but don't have the time or money to actually leave,…read moreclose your eyes and have someone lead you into Bar Tozino. When you open them, you can convince yourself you're in Madrid. Spanish music poured out of the speakers (except at one point when the bartender accidentally played the first few bars of AC/DC's Back in Black), hams hung everywhere and people stood around with small glasses that they filled either from small pitchers of beer or bottles of wine. I split a plate of ham, expertly sliced from the back of the room, and washed it down with a glass of Verdejo. Three pieces of pan con tomate were on the plate as well and when I bit into one of them I remarked that it was so much better than the onces I've had recently in London. I then realized that those weren't even Bar Tozio's best version of the simple dish, they were just standard accompaniments that are served with the ham. When ordered from the menu, you are presented with a wooden plate on which sits a clove of garlic, a small bottle of olive oil, a bowl of pureed tomatos and some toast. You then put everything together and pat yourself on the back for creating such an amazing snack. We also had the chipirones, which were bathed in a fresh sherry and garlic sauce, but a little too fishy for me. And dessert! Oh, dessert... I am a cheese plate kind of girl without much of a sweet tooth, but my husband ordered the Manzanilla and melon sorbet with crispy Teruel ham and I couldn't stop eating it. He thought the ham was a bit too salty which was perfect because I didn't feel bad about eating much more than half. Unfortunately I think it may have been a special for World Sherry Day (which funnily spans an entire week), but I am hoping it will be printed on the meny again and again. The staff was friendly and helpful, the sherries were sublime and the food was wonderful. I'm already planning my return.

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Bravas Tapas - Pork belly was good but one piece per person is recommended. It is quite decadent.

Bravas Tapas

4.3(104 reviews)
0.7 miSt Katherines Dock
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Bravas tapas was perhaps one of the best meals I've had in my entire life, and I do not say that…read morelightly. We stumbled in on a whim, just looking for a good place to grab a bite to eat for dinner, and found a restaurant where everything was incredible. You cannot go wrong. The Patas bravas was really good, though simple. It was presented in a really cool way, with a dipping sauce on the side. The spinach croquettes were so tasty and cheesy. The yellowtail sashimi was really refreshing. The braised short rib was INCREDIBLE- so tender and flavorful. With great onion rings. The best thing we ate, by far, was the grilled octopus. It was perfectly tender and crispy at the same time. It had such good flavor and such a good sauce. It was one of the best things I've ever eaten. The waiter was really great, we were in between a few items and he actually decided to surprise us and picked some items for us. The aperol spritz was also really tasty and well balanced! If you're looking for a place to eat near tower bridge, you can't go wrong with Bravas! The dessert was also really good- it was soaked in this delicious cream sauce and had a fun mango sorbet on the side

We arrived at Bravas Tapas for our 5:30 PM reservation on a particularly hot day. The location by…read morethe docks is undeniably charming, but the indoor dining space was uncomfortably warm. Unfortunately, the restaurant doesn't have full air conditioning--only a few lucky seats are positioned near the AC unit. We even brought portable fans, which ended up being necessary as the sun set directly into the restaurant's glass frontage, heating things up quickly. We ordered a broad selection of tapas: octopus, the salmon-wrapped sweet potato crisp, fennel salad, pork belly, spinach balls, and the bravas potatoes. The food was hit and miss. The pork belly was the highlight--flavorful and tender with a sweet glaze. However, other dishes fell flat. The fennel salad surprisingly came with canned pineapple, the spinach balls tasted like they were made with frozen spinach, and the bravas potatoes were essentially frozen fries--not what you'd expect from a place with this kind of setting and pricing. Service started out fine but slowed down significantly over the course of the meal. A couple of our dishes were forgotten entirely, and the heat made the wait feel even longer. Overall, Bravas Tapas had its moments, but between the uneven food quality, heat, and spotty service, it left us more frustrated than satisfied. It's a beautiful spot with potential, but there's room for improvement--especially when it comes to consistency and comfort.

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Camino - Patatas bravas

Camino

3.8(20 reviews)
0.8 miSouthwark
££

This review is for the Camino in Farringdon at 89 Turnmill Street…read more A friend suggested we meet here for dinner before a show, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. I'm a big fan of tapas, and Camino did not disappoint. There are several locations across London, and this one is large, lively, and full of great energy -- the kind of place that immediately puts you in a good mood. We started with calamari and Iberico ham croquetas, both absolute perfection -- crisp on the outside and creamy inside. The patatas bravas were outstanding as well, with just the right balance of spice and crunch. We also shared the rib-eye steak, dry-aged for 21 days and seasoned with rosemary and pepper, served alongside confit piquillo peppers and a fresh salad. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and bursting with flavor. The service was excellent -- friendly, efficient, and perfectly timed -- and the food arrived at a relaxed, steady pace. If you're looking for vibrant Spanish food in London, Camino is a terrific choice. With several locations around the city, there's probably one not far from you.

"Life without tapas, is like a heart without love." --B.K.S. Iyengar…read more Now, I have to say that I'm taking that quote completely out of context as he is referring to a Yoga terminology meaning "essential energy." In any case, I think the quote still works perfectly when referring to Camino's creations. Camino had some smash hits, some items that were just "ok", and service that left a bit to be desired, but wasn't horrible. The service: We asked our server many questions about the menu and he didn't have an answer for any of them. He didn't seem to have much knowledge about the items, nor about how they were prepared or how they tasted. He was attentive, but mostly just for clearing plates and keeping our water carafe filled. We ended up just ordering things and hoping for the best. Our favorite menu items: --Presa Iberica £11.75 - "Our signature shoulder of Ibérico pig served medium rare, with creamy Ibérico rice." The rice was creamy and luxurious. The pork was savory and juicy. This plate is a winner! --Escalivada £6.75 - "Grilled sourdough bread with roasted aubergine, red pepper and onion." We were so nicely surprised by these veggie toasts! They were extremely flavorful and unique! --Baby Squid £7.50 - "Crispy squid with alioli and lemon." These fried morsels weren't greasy at all, and the alioli was a perfect sauce to compliment it's flavor. We also had: --Payoyo £5.75 - "Cured goats' cheese with fig and almond slice." --Charcuteria Platter £6.75 - "Selection of premium Spanish sliced cured sausages." --Olives (comlimentary) - "marinated in lemon and rosemary." Don't miss: Maeloc 4% £4.80 - "Galician strawberry cider. Gluten-free and a dry finish." --This was so crisp and delicious!! Definitely worth a stop during a busy day of sightseeing. It's also fairly near Shakespeare's Globe!

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Camino - Menu in October 2025

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