The tapas are alright but the paella's are quite good. The services are always friendly and the atmosphere and decorations are great! Even better when you are tired of rainy Manchester and feel like hopping to Spain for a couple of hours. Don't forget to apply for their membership card and you will get significant discounts. Tastecard approved too! read more

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Noooooooooo La Tasca. I love tapas, which is the same as saying 'I hate La Tasca'. Its absolutely true that La Tasca is to Spain what Pizza Hut is to Italy. But where Pizza Hut still tastes nice, La Tasca is just grim. Their food is inauthentic, portions are small, and worst of all, it tastes bad. Their food is not, as the website claims 'bursting with Spanish flavors', but is rather bursting with the oil and grease from the deep fat fryer. The Calamari was very chewy, and the marinated chicken wings were of a considerably lower quality than your average Tex Mex Diner, or even KFC. I've never had a bad Chorizo Al Vino anywhere, but they have managed to create one here. They do a crisp beer but that is literally the only thing I can say in La Tasca's favor. I, like other reviews, have had bad experiences with the staff. Additionally, Deansgate is home to one of the best Tapas restaurants in the UK in the form of Dimitri's, and another excellent Tapas place with wonderful wine called La Vina. So what on earth are you doing going to La Tasca. read more

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I'm not the biggest fan of La Tasca but mainly because because I've had some bad experiences there but only concerning staff. The food is OK, if you're expecting good Spanish food you're going to the wrong place, La Tasca is about as authentic to Spain as much as Pizza Hut is authentic to Italy. But it's OK for a quick lunch bite and you get some good value offers on the Internet, 50% off the bill is a very good offer in any restaurant! read more

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Lots of varieties of promotions enticed me to the la tasca chain. Even if you don't know your paella (which is ok) to your Jamon Serrano (cured ham) la tasca is warm and welcoming with tons and tons of tapas style dishes its hit and miss on a punt. This la tasca breaks down into a dining area upstairs and if you can shake your thing or do the tango (I can't but we all have to start somewhere) there is a dance floor downstairs. The atmosphere is very energetic and party party all the time, so it makes a nice distraction from the more sober experiences on deansgate. If you want a cheapish nice meal before heading onto deansgate for a few la tasca is very okayish at getting you in the mood. read more

La Tasca Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Manchester, XGM

2nd time here at La Tasca the food as always amazing if you love tapas this is the place to eat the staff are very welcoming and it's just like you're in Spain but in sunny manchester. Toilets are a bit grotty but overall great night. read more

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I've got to agree with some of the negative reviews here of La Tasca. Whilst the food could be worse, I sometimes wonder exactly how. So much of the stuff seems to be deep fried and what isn't seems to be overly rich or overly salty for my palate. I don't know whether I should complain regarding the size of the portions they give you, since they aren't nice, or rejoice that they are so small. The reason the place gets 2 stars rather than 1 is that their paella isn't actually that bad. If you're going to eat here, that's what you're going to want to order, a full sized paella. Eating just that, then it's not too bad. The rest of the stuff though, not great and too expensive to boot! read more

The food was great. I can start with that. The service though was s bit slow, the girl was nice and friendly but it took time. read more

This Spanish restaurant on Deansgate was where we got invited to try the Christmas menu recently. For starters as we entered the downstairs bar we was greeted with some warm sangria, which tasted of Christmas with a hint of cinnamon! This was followed by some breads olives meats cheeses and a dip of Olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The tapas began to arrive with meatballs, chirotzo sausage, chicken in mushrooms and wine. ribs and a white battered fish. Our deserts was a chocolate flan with Spanish donut and warm chocolate dip followed by a jug of sangria! If you have not tried this restaurant before you will not be disappointed as the regular menu is also great! read more

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Can't complain about this place! When using tastecard it is fantastic value. Massive choice of dishes are available from Spanish meats, to chicken and fish dishes. The staff were great and very helpful, the location is great and the interior is really well set out in my opinion. read more

I'm sad to read bad reviews of this place, I am the firm follower of La Tasca where ever I've lived in the UK. I've been to La Tasca on Deansgate a few times as I love tapas and then neglected to delve a little deeper and try the other offerings around Manchester. It's the easy, safe option for me. Plus the 50% off vouchers work a treat. I believe it's a case of hit and miss with the service and food you get at La Tasca. The odd occasion you can be unlucky and there's the odd occasion when I've found the food amazing. Or perhaps it was the half price jug of Sangrias? I know I wasn't particularly impressed with my last visit. We took advantage of the lunch time menu of £9.99 for 4 plates of tapas with the addition of £1.50 bread and olive oil mix. There was a good selection on the menu, which included paella, meats, seafood and veggie tapas. My complaints lie mainly in the service we received. We were visibly stood in a fairly quiet restaurant for a good five minutes before deciding to sit ourselves. The waiters clearly saw us yet neglected to do anything about it. So laissez-faire these Spanish. We grabbed our own menus and could have just been happy sitting and talking yet lunch was actually breakfast for me, so no, I wasn't going to take this unattentive, ridiculous service any more. We physically had to get up and grab the attention of the waiter stacking glasses behind the bar in order for our order to be taken however. No tips for you. I've personally never experienced such service in my life. I prefer the overly keen staff rather than the clearly not bothered any day. So that was that. I may sadly be leaving this rocky Spanish boat. Chain or no chain, lunch time or dinner time, La Tasca, leave your highly strung attitude behind please. read more

La Tasca was really a mixed bag. A few good dishes, and the rest were forgettable. Here is the rundown of what I had. LANGOSTINOS A LA PLANCHA - shrimp was a tad dry and tasteless CROQUETAS DE POLLO - flavorful croquette with chicken and gooey potatoes, delicious POLLO CON SALSA - chicken with creamy sherry sauce was very good ACEITUNAS MIXTAS - hard to go wrong with olives JAMóN SERRANO - also hard to go wrong with serrano ham QUESO MANCHEGO - I've had better manchego, but this wasn't bad read more

I don't know what other La Tascas a like, but if they are similar to the one on Deansgate it is no surprise they are in financial trouble. Rude staff and poor service. Avoid. read more

Fictitious letter addressed to La Tasca Management: Dear Sir/Madam, I was recently in the trendy Deansgate area of Manchester looking for a place to eat, as I had suddenly developed the appetite of a thousand lions. It was then that I spotted your establishment - all razzmatazz and glitz. It looked like a little piece of Spain helicoptered in from the Meditteranean and placed smack bang in the centre of Manchester. My heart skipped a beat. If the food was anything like the decor (and how seductive it is, reminding me of sun soaked Andalucian plains) I'd be in for a tango in my tum. I opted for the set menu (the £20 odd pound feast); and it's then that the trouble began. You see, I was not aware that if you come accompanied by 1 other person then the set menu is more than ample enough. But I was with about 8 other guys. And we were all hungry and we all paid £20-odd for a set menu apiece. It was disconcerting seeing a couple on the table flanked to us, receive the same volume of food. Except their final bill came to £30-ish, whilst we paid a total of £200+ (including wines and bottles of San Miguel beer). So that hungry packs of wild men shall not be deceived in future, please can you state on the menu that it is not advisable to order set menu's if you are in a large group. Other than that, there is not much to complain about. The service was pleasant and willing to assist in any way, shape or form and to particular tastes (one member of our group always orders steak and chips, whether he's eating at a Chinese, Indian or Spanish tapas bar)... The food is also delicious; so delicious, that I wanted more. Hence my gripe about the meagre rations (when in a group, I stress again). In future, I shall come here alone. Perhaps I'll get my money's worth. Yours in Hunger, Luca read more

I like la tasca! it is franchise restaurant but i think they have quite good character. i like the idea of tapas so that i can eat many small dishes!i like the paella and spanish red wine! staffs are very friendly and good service compared with other restaurants. I also like thier salsa lessons. I and my friend attended a couple of times and really enjoyed it. good place for biggner!but a bit dangerous to dance after such a good wine. i am too drunk to dance. read more

La Tasca is based on Deansgate in central Manchester. As far as I am aware La Tasca is a popular chain with a few restaurants spread throughout the UK. LA Tasca is a Spanish restaurant and this becomes very apparent from the moment you enter the premises, the restaurant has an extremely authentic feel, everything from the décor which has what look like artefacts on the way right down to the staff resembles an authentic Spanish restaurant. The atmosphere is La Tasca is amazing it really does have a unique feeling. The staff are extremely polite and genuinely make an effort to ensure that you enjoy your meal and your experience there, to the best of my knowledge most of the staff were Spanish. The food here is extremely delicious and surprisingly reasonably priced. When I went we went as a group of four and I ordered the Tapas, I have eaten in restaurants in Spain before and this was equally as good as the real thing. La Tasca also offer a range of Paella and various other things on the menu. The food really was mouth watering and extremely satisfying. I have not been to La Tasca on a weekend but I imagine it is really popular so it might be an idea to make a reservation. We went on a Thursday night about 8pm and we got seated right away. read more

Reading the other reviews on here, I feel as though I ate at a different restaurant to everyone else! My experience was nothing more than dreadful and I would never go back. My friend booked a large table at the Deansgate restaurant for her 30th birthday celebrations. On arrival we were told that our table wasn't ready and were left waiting for almost an hour before we were seated. Most of the party decided to order the Tapas Selection (although myself and my partner didn't). After a lengthy wait dribs and drabs of food started to appear but with long gaps in between each service. Most of the tapas mentioned on the menu did not arrive and the food that did was mostly cold and inedible. My partner and I ordered various dishes to share and again most of the food was cold. No apology was offered for the terrible service, the long wait or the poor quality of the food. 12 people left the restaurant that night vowing never to return to La Tasca. Awful. read more

A great Authentic spanish place!! the tapas is great value for money and very tasty!! Aswell as a great range of tapas they also serve a range of paella and other spanish dishes! Its a great place to go after a day of shopping, or before a night out on the town, and its brilliant for your first experience of tapas! They play music and theres always a great atmosphere, you musnt come out until youve had a few sangrias!!! Highly recommended!! read more

La Tasca Restaurant - Spanish Near Me - Manchester, XGM

This place is well overrated, im not impressed with food that takes 30 seconds to make and is far too bland for my likeing, and then is costly too. It has good social atmosphere thoughif that counts for anything at all? read more

La Tasca is a very nice tapas restaurant. The restaurant itself is very clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. If you aren't sure what the dishes are on the menu just ask and the staff will willingly help you out. Prices are amazing and for under £10 you can have a really nice meal and a drink as well! The food is very nice and well prepared. There is a wide range to choose from and there are lots of different drinks to wash it down with. Good location to the city centre is the icing on the cake. read more

La Tasca is a Spanish restaurant chain with branches in Manchester city centre and the Trafford Centre. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cosy with dimmed lights and candles which feels quite intimate and romantic. Some times they have live entertainment such as an acoustic guitarist which adds to the atmosphere and Spanish flavour of the place. I have found the food to be good quality and as a vegetarian I was pleased that all Vegetarian and Vegan food was clearly marked on the menu. My favourite dishes are the vegetarian paella and patatas bravas. The small tapas style dishes are perfect for sharing so you get to sample a bit of everything. read more

La Tasca Spanish & Tapas Restaurant Spanish food thrives on the freshest and finest quality ingrediants and the cultural identity of 17 contrasting regions. The menues here are all full with the orthentic Spanishflavour. Authentic paellas, cooked in a traditional style in a classic paella pan, are a great way to enjoy the taste of Spain. Fragrant 'jamon serrano' (cured dry ham) from the cool Spanish mountains and rich and creamy 'Manchego' cheese from La Mancha (land of windmills) are just some of the many delights awaiting for you. You can have lunch here for just £10 for two people...Choose any five tapas to share, Sunday to Friday untill 5 pm. Try this restaurant out I'm sure you will not be dissapointed. 132 The Orient, The trafford Centre Manchester M17 8EG E-mail latasca.trafford@bayrestaurantgroup.com Tel: 0161 749 9966 read more

I've been to a few La Tascas and this one has the best service out of them all. My boyfriend and I both love tapas so go quite regularly. Last week we went to the one on Deansgate, our waiter was very hospitable, guided us to our seats, pulled our my chair and even recommended a few dishes, not something usually done in chain restaurants. We received our food quickly, the waiter come back a couple of times to check everything was ok. Will definitely go back again. read more

La Tasca is a unique place to eat, (even though it is a chain) as they serve Spanish tapas which is still rare in Manchester. The menu is varied and there are plenty of Tapas to choose from, as well as nice breads and Paella to order. In La Tasca they have Salsa lessons downstairs and a dark, orangey atmosphere which reflects the feel of a Spanish vinyard. The food portions seem smaller than they used to be a few years ago, and some of the food seemed microwaved - in that some sausages still had some of the packet they came from attached and was warmed only how a microwave can, piping on the outside, cold on the inside. Tapas is still yummy and a nice things to try when you are bored of the usual Indian or Chinese. read more

My friends and I went there last friday. The seafood and desserts were really good, interior design was comfortable and exotic as well. read more

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Although La Tasca is a chain the branch on Deansgate has a real authentic feel about it. We were greeted with a free sample of sangria before being shown to our table. The service was very friendly and our waiter was knowledgeable about the menu. We opted for tapas. The battered hake, octopus in lobster sauce and goats cheese croquettes were particularly good. All the tapas was fresh and tasty. Although the service was nice once the place got filled up at around 8.30pm we had to wait a while to receive food and attract our waiters attention. All in all a good experience and I'd happily return. read more

we went before going on to the theatre! Value for money? not on your nelly! I don't consider £4.25 for four meatballs value for money, should have gone to Ikea! the rest of the order was just as poor, we paid £80.00 for the four of us and it felt we had just ordered the starters and forgot the main meal, ok for a snack! but not for a full meal read more

I wish I could rate this place higher but unfortunately the food didn't live up the expectations that I have of a Spanish tapas restaurant. While the food was mostly tasty enough, none of it resembled traditional Spanish fare and was mostly just a lot of tomato sauce. The chorizo was good but the patatas bravas lacked flavour. Everything just seemed a little tired and sad... the staff were very friendly, however and the restaurant was buzzing downstairs with salsa dancing. Unfortunately I don't think I will come back for food any time soon. read more

Yum yum! La Tasca on Deansgate is a hidden gem - tapas in a warm and friendly environment! I would recommend that you go on a Sunday because tapas for a tenner - that's tapas for two, five dishes for only £5 per person is on. We had battered fish, bread with olive dip, meatballs, chicken rolls, omelette, garlic mushrooms and two drinks. What a bargain, we were stuffed afterward and it is so nice to try different foods in a relaxed and friendly environment. My husband loved it and we will be sure to go again as it's located on Deansgate right in the heart of the shopping area. Perfect! read more

Of the half dozen of the La Tasca chain I have been to this one stands head and shoulders above the rest. The food is much the same but here the atmosphere just screams 'Party, Party ,Party'. Def the best meal out on a Fri or Sat in Manchester if you want a relaxd, party time. Booking Essential read more

I agree that La Tasca is overrated. I'm a big fan of Spanish food and I get over to Spain whenever I can to eat as much as I can! Portions are small, it's not very fresh and it's pricey for what it is. La Vina on Deansgate is better but more expensive and is just a more upmarket version of La Tasca, owned by the same chain. If you want Spanish food, get down to El rincon de rafa for a bit of atmosphere, or better still, to Grado. read more

La Tasca is one of Manchester busiest tapas bars and is situated bang in the middle of Deansgate. Can be very busy at peak times and you may have to wait for a table. A nice selection of traditional spanish dishes and wines. Has a dark, candle lit interior but has a very authentic Mediterranean feel. Its very easy to forget the time and end up staying much longer than you intended. Ideal for city eating, romantic enough for couples and a greap place to meet up after work. Then later on in the week La Tasca have Salsa and Tango classes along with Latin DJ's at the weekend on the bottom floor. The dancing classes are not really my thing but are a great way of meeting new people and having a bit of fun. read more

Although now in every nook and cranny of the UK (and beyond) this is the original La Tasca, an experiment in Spanish cuisine that soon self bred into many, many more La Tasca's. If you can forget you're part of a national stream of tortilla conscience and just sit back and quaff your San Miguel, Sangria and communal nosh you'll be rewarded with a top time. The waitresses and waiters are excellent (we have a friend who works here so I'll better put that in!) and you tend to be served your dishes at about the right time. As other reviews state, the ambience is caught really well a finely crafted illusion that you're in some ancient, dingy tapas bar just of las ramblas in Barcelona. The menu is very extensive, which after all is what you want if you're sharing a selection of dishes with friends and family. Paella's (which to this day have never entered themselves into my oral gate); Tapas (squid, chicken, king prawns, chorizo and vegetarian options); desserts (the missus loved the Seville Orange and chocolate cheesecakeI had another round of cruzcampo); a loving rotund choice of spirits to polish off your edge. Perhaps not quite reaching the authentic stature that nearby El Rincon achieves, it' nevertheless a very much worthwhile occasion. read more

An oasis amongst the madness of Manchester. Confy, cosy, relaxed. Give you chance to get your breath. Plenty to choose from and the seafood tapas are particularly good. read more

Nice little resturant serving tapas!!! go on the eat as much as you like nite!!! And sample as many tapas as you like for one fixed price!!! Cool decor and ambiance!!! And cheap prices too !!! Defo give this place a try !!! read more

It's a chain Tapas bar, and hence the food is average, unadventurous and unauthentic. Go to Beech Rd in Chorlton for real, decent Tapas.

I am still a sucker for the atmosphere of this place. I never feel like I am in Manchester when I visit. The menu could be more varied and adventurous and perhaps changed more often. It is pricey for the portions you get. Me and my hubby only go when they do All you can eat for a tenner!! read more

The restaurant consists of the sitting area on the ground floor with an additional bar and dancing area downstairs for those who can sombre. The atmosphere in La Tasca is brilliantly Spanish and energetic. Be expected to wait for a table when you arrive during peak times as it's a popular diner. The menu is reasonable and the food is good. The service is fast and very friendly with a waitress to serve you drinks as soon as you are seated and regular check-ups during your meal. The menu has standard prices for the number of tapas you order, I would recommend the potatoes and the spicy sausages that are delicious. read more

La Tasca is a fantasic resturant, as you walk in you fell your abroad, it has a fantastic Spanish feel to the place and the staff are so helpful. The food is to die for, the tapas are small but very filling and are amazing cheap. A few tapas and a drink is under a tenner, with soft bread and tasty sangra, just look around and you will feel that you are on holiday during your meal!! read more

La Tasca is a chain but a chain that nevertheless seems to have it's own identity nomatter which restaurant you're in. The staff are always helpful and willing to suggest great items off the menu, explain things a little and not laugh too loud when you try out the holiday spanish you learnt when you were in Mallorca. It's dark even in the day, but it feels as if you're sinking into some Sevillian tapas bar away from the Manchester rain. Even as a vegetarian, I found plenty of options and just have to tell you...the sundried tomato bread is TO DIE FOR. Just don't eat it all before I arrive. They're really helpful with kids and will drag in highchairs or art materials to keep the little one entertained whilst you swig sangria and try to rest picking the wax off the authentic looking candles on the table. In the evenings, the offer various salsa classes in different styles, Argentinian tango for the sultry of you and a Latin club with latin DJ's on Fridays and Saturdays. read more

After my first experiance here i knew i would be coming back & i have done a couple of times the atmosphere is amazing all the staff are friendly and the food is lovely i would defo recommend people try it out read more