I love an "I'm full but the food is so good so let me eat more" type of night!…read more Let me just start off by saying I never would've guessed I'd find great tapas in London! This place was super cute, spacious, and played some good music that paired well with the atmosphere and theme of the restaurant. The servers were very kind and knowledgeable of the menu as well. We started off with a meat platter, chargrilled bread with tomatoes along with two delicious cocktails. For our tapas we ordered the *Patatas Fritas *Crispy Pork Belly *Grilled Salmon Filet (the only dish I wasn't super crazy about) *Alitas De Pollo *Croquetas De Bacalao *Chuletas De Cordero Even after all this, there is always room for a little treat! There's no way we could leave here without ordering churros, and I'm so glad we did!! We also added a bonus sangria , because why not? This is one of my many places I will revisit when I return to London. Highly recommend. More details/descriptions in my pics :)

Honestly, can't say how this little spot has remained off the radar for so long. I've eaten at a…read morenumber of Spanish tapas places around town, but this little local is fan-tastic ! The kitchen staff really know their stuff, producing classics with flair. Presentation is great - all their dishes look so appealing and sophisticated. The cocktail menu is excellent and worth popping in for alone, or paired with a snack at the bar. I'd recommend booking on weekends as it gets really busy and altho' the restaurant has just recently expanded in size, it is still buzzing with clientele. It's difficult to say what is best, but I love their rosemary manchego with quince jelly. The fish, meatballs, jambon, squid, aubergine, ah... so many fantastic dishes. Try everything ! you can't go wrong. .... visiting a month later, and I'd just add that the paella and squid-ink risotto were superb on Saturday night.

As a staple of Holloway Road, El Eincon Quiteno has a big local following, clearly visible by the…read morefact that it seems eternally busy at all hours of the day. I popped along one lunchtime to finally try it out and finally understood just why it was so popular. First off, the service here is incredibly friendly. The waiter went out of his way to talk to us about the lunch offerings, ask us about our day and a general chat. Decor wise, it is a little faded but I think it adds to the atmosphere here. It's homely, fun and comforting. For a local restaurant, I don't think you'd want anything else! The lunch menu here is £7.50 for 2 courses with a soup to start and then a main. The soup was brilliant, well worth coming here if you need lunch as it was a huge portion and extremely filling. The main courses on offer tend to be European inspired, so don't expect any traditional Ecuadorian food. Instead it'll be pasta, casserole, lasagna etc. The main courses were a little disappointing, especially compared to how great the soups were. Generally just a bit lacklustre in taste and flavour, and overcooked meat. Extremely generous portions though, and we were completed stuffed. We checked out the a la carte menu as well and I was slightly surprised at how expensive the menu was. It was around £12/14 for all their dishes which seems a little high given the local area and how cheap their lunch deal is. I'm definitely keen to come back and try it again, but overall I'd say the food is around 3 stars, atmosphere/service is 4!

El Rincon Quiteño is a charming, family-run Ecuadorian cafe with wonderful service and tasty…read moreauthentic cuisine. I got the salteña and the pork knuckle soup, which were both delish. The server ran the place and was extremely friendly and welcoming--even offering me a traditional drink (though I didn't love it TBH...). The decor is stylish, but the prices are remarkably affordable. Overall a fun place to eat.

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.

I came here for the third time today. I'm enjoying how they've kept improving the place. Service is…read morefast, tapas are delicious (today we had the cheese platter and the pan tomaca), drinks are also good (their sangria was refreshing and balanced). I'll be back!

New Spanish restaurant is Islignton. Authentic Spanish food…read morecooked by a Spanish chef. Loads of love and passion goes into it and you can really taste it! By far one of the best meals I had in London. Amazing value for money, the portions are big! Service is outstanding. Thank you Jose and Pepe for looking after us.

From the owner: "Callejón" means "Alleyway" in Spanish - and that's exactly where you'll find Mesón Callejón, an…read moreauthentic Spanish restaurant, down an alley just off the popular Upper Street in Islington, London. Whether you're looking for a special dining experience or just a light meal, come down the alley to Mesón Callejón where you will always find the warmest of welcomes and the best of Spanish food at great prices.

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.

Most amazing selection of tapas and iberico ham steaks ... melt in your mouth! Authentic food and…read moregreat selection of wine. They also have a mini shop to take their farm fresh products home with you. Service is very friendly and helpful as well - definitely worth the little bit longer walk up upper street from angel (do it!!). The only aspect that I'd say that needs improvement is decor ... a bit IKEA-ish so ask for a table with a bench (on the right wall side); good thing the food is amazing!

Llerena is a surprise of a restaurant. Inside it's small but cosy, and actually kind of remembers…read moreyou're in a Spanish place. The food and wine quality is excellent with tight prices for what it's offered. We had lentils, solomillo with torta del Casar cheese and secreto ibérico. And ordered a bottle of Marqués de la Concordia Hacienda Abascal Crianza wine. The pork meat was super tender. And the wine was intense and full of character. Usually I don't repeat restaurants in London. But I could make an exception with this.

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!

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.

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!