Food, service, atmospere was great, chef and staff love what they do. I definitely would recommend giving this restaurant a visit read more

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Came for a celebratory work lunch and Pizarro did not disappoint. We went w the £70 set menu which featured flavour upon flavour. highlights include the opening Jamon 100% 5J acorn fed which was thin and packed a punch, classic pan con tomate which was generously portioned without the bread getting too soggy, a lobster salad w veg vinaigrette - so lux and a lovely citrus counterpoint, with the grilled cuttlefish in creamy potato a revelation. I'm still salivating, it was almost religious, and those were just the starters! Of the two mains, the medal goes to the iberico pork - it was truly an homage to a gorgeous animal, and then rounding on the final bend, I loved the lettuce salad with pine nuts shallots and lemon dressing. Only complaint was the single choice of cheesecake for dessert, it would have been nice to have a non dairy option. read more

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We had an excellent dinner and would return to try more dishes. The grilled squid was a revelation. Buttery. Cut up like little pasta. The gem lettuces provided great crunch and contrast. The desserts were disappointing for a restaurant of this caliber so advise skipping dessert. read more

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Bread. Yup. Their bread was life changing. I would lobby any gluten free person to take the risk for how damn delicious is. I could have probably stopped at a quality bottle of wine + their bread and olive oil. But my sustenance needs leaned into more. I could eat a pile of their serrano ham all night. Damn that was good. The blue belly prawns were super unique and unlike anything I've had. Then the Iberico pork had the moment it rightly deserved. Perfectly cooked with all the maldon sea salt it warranted. Everything was just perfection. I cannot wait to venture back, dive back in and enjoy the fruits of Pizarro's bounty. read more

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Very accommodating for 1 person on a Friday night without a reservation. Excellent food and wine. Nice ambiance. read more

Pizarro - Cod dish with a beautiful rose. - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

I really enjoyed my dinner here on a random night where I walked in solo without a reservation and was seated immediately. the place was across the street from my hotel so it was very convenient. i got the olives to start and the cod for my main dish and it was genuinely 5/5. it came with crusted potatoes and cooked spinach that was a perfect combination. the place inside is also very cute and i sat in front of the window so i could see the passerbys. bermondsey st was my favorite street in my trip to london and the church across the street from this place was beautiful to look at as well. read more

Pizarro - cod - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

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Smart tapas, flatteringly dim lighting, sophisticated ambience, with the option to book a private room. We were dining in such a room, and I can assure you that we were well looked after. We had a set menu of which we chose the main course in advance with set starters and pudding. Starters were varied, from bruschetta to cheesy mushrooms in batter. I enjoyed them. Esp the mushrooms. As for the mains, I remembered, too late, some advice from a chef acquaintance: never order steak as a large group (i.e. more than four). How true. In our party of 10, the majority of us ordered steak and I for one was disappointed by the chewiness. Dessert was choc mousse with a shortbread. This wasn't too sweet, which I appreciated, but it also wasn't exceptional. And the large shortbread plonked in was rather heavy after such a big meal. All in all? The food gets 3/5, ambience and service 5/5. Averaging a solid 4/5. read more

Pizarro - Steak, peppers and roast potatoes - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

I live right up the street, so walk by Pizzaro almost daily. It's generally packed Friday and Saturday. But, hungry and not wanting to cook, we wandered down Bermondsey Street and were happy to finally see some space here on Sunday. We were seated near the front window right away. It's a nice, rustic interior, and I liked the seating along the front. Prime people watching. It's Spanish cuisine, so the menu features some decent seafood options amongst the traditional ham, etc. We enjoyed the chorizo starter and then shared the steak and pork rib mains. In retrospect it was a little (lot) meat heavy but I really wasn't expecting the portions to be as big as they were. They are very generous to say the least. If I went back I'd probably prefer to share a few of the starters and sides, as they looked really good and the mains were pretty heavy. We skipped dessert but the pineapple option looked really delicious. Might have to come back for that. It was a nice, simple dinner. Not too pricey, and the place looks like it would be a fun night for a birthday dinner with a larger group. The wine list was great. I'm in the 'hood so I'll be back. read more

Pizarro - Rustic ambience. - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

I love how high end food this place is minus the uptight (excuse my French) wank a lot of white table clothed places are. Firstly, the wine list is pretty good and the staff seem to know a lo about it. Would love to see a couple more sherries but that's because I'm sherry obsessed Secondly, the menu is great and the serves are pretty generous. I saw some reviews complaining they were still hungry but that says to me bad ordering. First rule of thumb when hungry at tapas: pain de tomate. (Tomato bread). Delicious, stomach lining, delicious. I would definitely share all of this food and it's perfect to do so between four per plate. Lots of seafood options, colourful veg options and of course excellent cheese and charcuterie. We asked the waiter his picks and he gave us excellent recommendations, which brings me to point three: staff are great. You can tell they enjoy working there. And lastly, the room set up works well for big groups, small groups, successful tinder dates. Mmmm jamon. read more

Pizarro - Beetroot hazelnut blue cheese, trotter terrine, marinated tuna really good - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

Amazing ambiance, staff, food and local! I have friends who live in this new hip neighborhood and this is one of three restaurants the owner has there on this street... By far my favorite! A must for Sunday hangover food - Pork Burger all the way! read more

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On my way to Pizarro I walked past Jose, the sister tapas bar to this place, which was packed to the brim! I was so glad we made a booking for Pizarro instead. When we arrived in the evening the place only had a few guests seated but it soon filled up. The waitress was quite friendly in explaining the menu and the specials, and we were off! Starter: We ordered the octopus, which was basically a gigantic tentacle on your plate. Very fresh and tasty. Our party also ordered jamon and we watched them slice it at the bar, amazing to watch! It was very delicious indeed....wish I was in Spain and could stuff my face full of these!! The highlight of the meal was the head of hake. It came in a huge oven dish and don't be deceived by the name of the dish. This could easily feed two people as it was shared between the table. The garlic oil was just right, not too greasy. The fish melted in my mouth and the potatoes were nice (but not amazing). We also had a dish which our party said was pork but looked more like beef steak! They were all complimenting on how soft the inside was and how crunchy the outside, although I do not think it was anything too special. Near the end of our meal a male staff came over and asked us how we were doing and even took the time to explain our dessert to us (sorry, don't remember what it was called but it was puzzling us what we were eating). This was a very nice touch. Overall it was a nice place for gatherings and I would bring friends here to experience the head of hake! read more

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My wife and I ordered same Pizzaro cheese steak.only I requested no cheese.Her steak looked good,but my sandwich had very little meat.I emptied one half to other roll to make half of a sandwitch,,,waitress wanted to replace it ,but I refused read more

I have to say that I never did made it to Jose. The few times when I walk passed it, the place was always jam-packed and I find myself heading somewhere else instead. Before you know it, the man himself has now opened a new place a few doors along the same road. So while I never did made it to Jose, I was able to make it to Pizarro for dinner shortly after it opened. Hey, I guess given a choice of Jose with no seats and Pizarro with seats, it was a no brainer. We started out with a selection of tapas to share. Boquerones, roasted red peppers and olives £5.5 I like the contrasting mixture of layers and textures in the Boquerones. The olives added a sharpness and texture to the otherwise soft roasted red peppers and creamy egg yolk. Prawns, ham, chilli and garlic £7.5 Artichoke, cauliflower, soft cheese and walnut £5.5 I wasn't overly excited with the next two tapas that came. I felt that it was more on the bland side and I was wishing for bolder flavours. I didn't know if it was a case of me recently returning from India and my palate has become attuned to the spiciness and strong flavours that are synonymous of Indian dishes. This was not the case after a quick check with my friends who echoed the same view. Jamon Iberica Manual Maldonado £20 The plate of Jamon arrived and it was demolished in a flash. There was a sense of slight dissatisfaction as what we got on the plate didn't seem to justify the £20 that it was priced at. It felt like we've only eaten a teaser amount. Ham Croquetas £6 The croquetas was the other tapas where I could taste something other than mild blandness. Nice and crispy fried shell which housed a semi-chunky smooth filling. I really enjoyed this. Bread and walnuts The walnuts were great and we ordered them a few times, do note that they charge for every replenishment. Manchego canelones, silver chard, pinenuts £12 Onto the mains it was and the manchego canelones arrived first. It wasn't too cheesy nor creamy, the texture was exactly how I like it and there were no hesitation digging in. The pine nuts I felt didn't add much presence to the overall dish. Secreto Iberico, olive oil mash £15.5 Salt cod, potatoes, viscaina £15 The Iberico pork was timed to perfection, the mash was smooth and pleasant with the same applying to the salt cod and potatoes. But it wasn't creative, there was nothing exciting Desserts were the clear stand-outs for me. Cava and pear sorbet £6 Who would have thought that a cava and pear sorbet combo would give such gastronomic pleasure. The best way to enjoy this is to stick the straw into the sorbet and sip. You'll end up with a good mix of cava and sorbet this way. Sweet and bubbly! Vanilla ice cream, muscatel grapes, PX £5.5 We wanted to order the chocolate and toast which unfortunately ran out so it was the vanilla ice cream and muscatel grapes it was. Crunch on the caramelised brittles while the soft hint of vanilla ice cream swirls in your mouth, lovely! Pizarro has a great atmosphere, the service is friendly and attentive which all lends to you having a good time here. The food is made well and of high quality, I just wished I felt more excited after eating it! The consensus of my friends who dined with me (yes, I was the only Jose virgin in the group), Jose serves better and more interesting tapas and is the better sibling. The bill at Pizarro came to £45 per person which included a bottle of cava. For that amount, I find myself preferring Barrafina. I guess I should have gone to Jose. read more

The follow on from the wildly successful Jose tapas bar just up the street, Pizarro is Chef Jose Pizarro's attempt to bring the Spanish theme to a full fledged sit down restaurant. And it does, mostly. The layout and décor are designed to make you feel as if you are in a wide open Spanish ranch house with exposed wood, layered wine bottles, massive haunches of Iberian ham. It's lovely but the vast size makes it lack that cosy high-energy feel you get from Jose. It's nice being able to relax but I felt that it was more old school abandoned saloon than peaceful oasis. Food wise, the menu is limited (although about twice the size of the tapas bar). Starters are tapas style small dishes enough for a couple people to share. Mains are not massive but again enough assuming you had a couple of starters. My razor clams were delicious and tenderly cooked which enhanced the flavour. Clams and scallops are all too often overdone even in fine dining which just makes me sad. Without their inherent sweetness they aren't anything special! I would say the chorizo cubes with the clams was unnecessary and would overpower the taste if eaten together. I did get the feeling that the menu couldn't quite decide if it was full restaurant or a tapas bar. There was a bit of both but no linkage between the two which just felt a bit off. I think as they flesh out the menu it should get better. I'd also like to see some ham that isn't going to run me £20 for a relatively small plate. Iberian ham is a mainstay of Spanish food and I'd love to be able to have it as an appetiser without forgoing dinner. Jose has a plate for around £8 which I assume means they could easily add it to the menu. The sherry (I had to opt for the Pedro Jimenez) was excellent and a fairly generous portion as well. I didn't get a chance to try out the wine list but if it's anything like Jose (and I assume it's better) then there should be plenty to enjoy. Overall, there are precious few Spanish restaurants in London with decent food so I'll definitely book mark this for the future. It doesn't hurt it's just up the road from me too. read more

Just a little further down Bermondsey Street is the slightly bigger but younger sibling of Jose. Like Jose, Spanish food is on the menu. However, at Pizarro it is served via an a la carte menu rather than the tapas sized bites down the road. Inside, a mixture of bar stools (at the windows and looking onto the open kitchen) and booths and bigger tables are dotted around a cosy attractive space. When I popped in for lunch today, I sat looking into the kitchen. I love this as you get to see the brigade working at first hand - fascinating stuff. Today, the restaurant was relatively quiet but the kitchen was on great form. To start I ordered a hunk of glistening and perfectly tender beef cheek was served upon silky smooth sweet potato. Arguably there was too much beef but it was so lovely that it didn't really matter. To follow, I ordered a chocolate fondant. Ubiquitous but lovely when made correctly. Pizarro's version is served with brandy vanilla ice cream and caramelised nuts. Both complimented the molten chocolate inside the fondant. Wonderful stuff! Everything was complimented by friendly service and an interesting wine list. I am quite certain this will become a favourite haunt of mine in the months to come. read more

We went here on a Friday night because Jose was too crowded, and they recommended we go down the street to their sister restaurant - Pizarro. We walked up and saw how crowded it was, 8PM on a Friday and were thinking...no way we're getting a table. The hostess told us there was a 45 minute wait, and when we were thinking of leaving, she pointed us to the bar and suggested we wait there. Most often, if you don't have a booking, places don't encourage you to stay, so it was very welcoming (I actually just read on the website they don't take reservations for dinner). The bartender had a similar attitude, told us to just eat at the bar but we decided to just have an appetizer and wine. And they have free sparking water!! Our table was ready in about 30 minutes so was a pleasant surprise. It's a really nice warm ambiance with rustic wood flooring and walls. We were even given a gratis jamon starter (even though we just had one, not complaining!). The food is spanish with various entrees from salmon, scallops, beef cheeks to venison and more. The menu isn't very large but they also had many specials available. One dish we saw ordered was a leg of lamb for four, it looked very impressive! I wish we could have ordered but I think it would have been a little much for two of us :) The venison with potatoes was amazing. We ordered the sweet cheese honeycomb dessert, was also delicious. It was just sweet enough but not overpowered with sugar. Between two, we had a starter, two entrees, two small carafes of wine and one dessert and I think our total was around 60-65 pounds. Our service throughout the nice continued to be great, we had a table right next to the kitchen and was fun to watch the chefs and the main chef, Jose Pizarro to their thing. He had a pig leg on the counter and was shaving off jamon serrano as ordered and even giving a slice to people who walked by! I would love to go back and would recommend it! read more

First time for this SWer to hang out in this area. As I was walking down Bermondsey street, I didn't think it would be very promising. We first tried to go to Jose's but of course it was crowded and no place to stand and eat. I really like the vibe of this place but was a little surprised how short the menu was. I would've liked to see the menu to be similar in variety as Jose's plus a few more things. I'd give this place 4 stars for food but 3 because it fell a little short in other areas. . Prawns - you get only 3 so order wisely if you're sharing with a group. Croquettes - delicious! Jamon - one of my favourite dishes but yes, it was the amount of a medium size side plate. Mains Manchego - My favourite main dish - was tempted to ordered a 2nd one Seabass - this was a real meeehhhh - nothing special Lamb - was very tasty but think I'd still trade this one in for another manchego. read more

We walked by Jose looking for a place to have a couple cocktails and bites, and it was just way too busy so we decided to head further down to Pizarro, which was a lot less crowded and loud. We were seated right away with a view of the street. Both my husband and I Love to people watch, so it was a perfect seating arrangment for us. We were offered complimentary still or sparkling water! LOVE THAT! ! We had a carafe of house red wine and amazon beer, both good ways to start out the evening with again complimentary bread and spanish meat. Its a very relaxed, cute atomosphere and no one is pushing you to figure out what you want to order. We ordered a couple items: prawns, which were outstanding and the dish of the day -- lamb chops, which were a little on the gamey side but nonetheless quite good. it was also a good size, not too small or too big. We were tempted to get some dessert but were really too full at that point. Im really glad this place is right down the street from me. woot! read more

A really fun vibe for a team dinner and such friendly staff - they happily chatted to us about what we liked, where the food is from, and (as needed at several points during the meal) what it actually was we were eating! The cod tongues triggered the most questions (who knew they grew that big?!). We were a group of about 12 so were served the set group menu of dishes to share. I usually like taking that approach in a group anyway as you get to try more things. The food was good quality (and the classic iberico jamon was superb) though I would've liked a teeny bit more variety - out of 8 or 9 items there were 3 different types of ham etc. This was problematic for my colleague who doesn't eat pork, particularly when he added at the table that he doesn't really like seafood, which together practically ruled out everything on the set menu apart from the tomato paste bread. The colleague who had chosen the restaurant was about to cry at this point. So defo check your mates/dates are adventurous eaters before you go for this place! I'll try pretty much anything though, and found the pork belly my highlight and the cod tongues a definite low (bleugh, must be an acquired taste...!). Great wine choice helped too. I don't think I'd be quite so happy if I'd picked up the bill though (thanks boss!) as in my opinion it was pretty steep for the amount of food we got. So as long as the ambiance and service stays on point they can probably get away with it, but I won't be rushing back on my own dime... read more

This restaurant has taken the place of the old Bermondsey Kitchen. Seriously, Bermondsey Kitchen didn't have a bad menu and was decently good the number of times I went there, but I guess the Bermondsey St scene has changed a lot since I lived on the street. Anyway, to the point. So, was catching up with a friend, ex-Londoner who now lives in Helsinki, and we've always wanted to go to Zucca. But her mistake left us without a reservation. But, we went to try Jose instead. Jose - the tapas place was ridiculously full, and in all London splendor these days, you can't make a reservation. Grr. So fail #1, we went to the restaurant instead - Pizzaro. Actually, it wasn't bad, we ordered all the small plates to make it such that we could do tapas. The tapas itself wasn't bad, the wine was good - we had mostly seafood tapas, but a lot of it was actually way too salty. The best thing we had on the menu that we had was the razor clams. We also had a beet salad with walnuts that was delightful, but there were a few things - Sardines, aubergines on toast that was actually quite dreadful, and I had to hold my breath so I didn't puke it out. The wine selection was good, and the desserts delightful - I just wouldn't ever travel down this way anymore for this level quality of tapas, not when my favorite place (Meson Don Felipe) is 1. Closer, 2. Better, and 3. Takes Reservations. read more

We stopped in for a quick drink before dinner and found this restaurant to be super friendly. We sat at the bar which was nice and spacious. The bartender let us try a couple of red wines to find the one we really liked. The restaurant was packed and the ambiance was buzzing. Price: 16.31 GBP for one red wine and one glass of cava. I will definitely come back for dinner next time. read more

Fabulous lunch of stuffed squid, bomba, and monkfish. Washed down with a fragrant glass of 2010 Taberner, Huerta de Albala Syrah. Delicioso! read more

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Visiting with friends from San Francisco, we were looking for a fantastic restaurant to celebrate a friend's 28th wedding anniversary. With high expectations and having eaten well throughout London, we were seeking a special place. Pizarro's did it not disappoint! The restaurant is charming with brick walls, great art and an exposed, hopping kitchen. We started with several small plates - padron peppers, croquetas, and Bermondey Bomba [spiced beef, potatoes and tomatoes] and each dish was more scrumptious then the next. After a lengthy internal debate of which main to select, I opted for the monkfish a la placha. I am not a big fish fan, but this dish was spectacular. One of the best I have ever had - was sad to eat the last bite. I got similar reviews from others at the table on the lamb, butternut squash and Norwegian cod. We all agreed this meal was the highlight of the vacation and I would certainly book in again when travelling through London. [Fingers crossed the monkfish is on the menu.] A friend gave me a tip to try it and I looked like a hero to my group. Be a hero, go to Pizarro. Thanks for the hospitality, Jose! read more

I dunno, you wait for London's tapas king to open one new restaurant, and two come along at almost the same time... No one was at all surprised when Jose Pizarro of Brindesa fame opened up jewel box perfect Jose on Bermondsey Street a year or so ago, there was a little more surprise when it was followed up less than a year later by bigger brother Pizarro a few doors down. If the impression is that these are a couple of places he's thrown together, then it works. Jose is a absolute favourite for post work sherry and a pincho from the authentic little bar cum kitchen in the tiny space. I remember taking a Madrileno friend prior to dinner at nearby Zucca and after a swift but heated argument with the bartender on the best sherry on the menu and two plates of their heavenly croqueta, he happily declared it the equal of anywhere in Madrid. Pizarro is a different level to the bustle of Jose. It's a significant step up in size for one, and though there's window seating and bar service, the majority of the covers occupy dark, masculine furniture evocative of a high end wine shop. We took a seat at the marble bar and eyed up the short menu. While everything is available for sharing as you'd expect from the tapas king, there's a slightly more ordered approach here, with the menu broken up into small and large plates. We went for two of each, which arrived in that order, much in the manner of a starter and a main course... As well as some of the divine jamon croquetas, we went with razor clams to start. Served in their shells with lashings of garlicky butter and sticky nuggets of chorizo to contrast with the soft flesh of the shellfish, they were perfectly well cooked if not quite to my taste, I traded the last one for another go on the croquetas, an outcome that suited both parties. Of the mains, we shared a slightly one dimensional if well conceived dish of roasted root vegetables and curdy but bland goats cheese. The other shared 'main' was as lovely a lump of roasted lamb as I've had in some time, soused in good oil and dotted with olives, insanely tasty little flavour bombs when crisped in the hot oven. It wasn't as busy as I was expecting, possibly less surprising as it was a mid week lunch later in service. In itself not a problem, though it did deaden the mood slightly. I'd definitely recommend an evening table shared with friends. You can go through most of the menu between 4 or 5 of you and with the help of an exceptionally well chosen wine list and the knowledgable, friendly staff have a very acceptable night out. read more

Very expensive and poor menu. They don't have Sangria, potatos or eggs.

I heard good things about Pizarro and decided to try it as I live in the area. Frankly, I am puzzled by the number of good reviews here: the food was extremely average at best. The mushroom rice was bland and had raw champignons chopped up on top, making it look cheap (which, sadly, it wasn't). The roast chicken was, indeed, a tiny roasted whole chicken - a lot of bone and not a lot of meat, though it was reasonably tasty. The ink squid starter became baby squid in potato cream as the waiter confused our order. The only part of our order we did enjoy was the wine, which, priced at £49, was excellent. Overall, we paid £117 for not much, very average food with the wine just about salvaging the experience from being an expensive disaster. Sorry, Pizarro, but we won't be coming back. read more

Often being accused of neighbourhood bias, I almost didn't want to write about Jose Pizarro's latest opening, but when I accidentally found myself dining here at Pizarro twice in the one week, it definitely justified a review. Similar to the tapas being served down the road at José, Pizarro extends its offerings beyond small plates to more substantial dishes (still suitable for sharing), a reasonably priced drinks menu featuring a wide range of Spanish wines, sherries and Cavas, and seating for about 40 people!! Salud! As the Spanish proverb goes, The belly rules the mind, and that it did, because I had only just finished a late lunch two hours prior, and here we were, practically ordering every entree on the menu. The squid with potatoes and allioli was one of the winning starters for me. Perfectly cooked tender squid, and just the right about of garlic in the allioli bind the dish together. Our Jerusalem artichoke soup with truffle oil topped with monchego cheese was moreish, and the vinegary boquerones with roasted peppers and black olives, reminded me of the tapas we devoured in San Sebastian. DELISH. The ham croquetas were a familiar choice, and hit the spot as always, while the grilled chilli garlic prawns (also served at José), were improved (if that was at all possible) with slices of Serrano ham. Heaven on a plate. I was slightly underwhelmed by the butternut squash with blue cheese, which my vegetarian friend happily demolished, and despite the quail romesco being flavoursome with hints of lemon thyme, trying to eat a whole quail while maintaining lady-like table manners just proved to be a little too much effort that night. By the time our mains arrived, I was seriously stuffed and stressing about how I was going to snap out of this sudden food coma to meet the girls for cocktails out East. But you know menever one to let food pass me by. The Hake with black cabbage and clams, and the carnivores choice of lamb, lentils and radicchio still managed to find a way to my mouth. Possibly due to soft opening hastiness, both dishes appeared a little too rare for my liking. But still, the hake was a good texture, and the lamb beautifully seasoned, nonetheless. Overall a bustling vibe, and a very enjoyable meal. My only regret was literally having to eat and run while my friends stayed behind to mop up the plates with the crusty bread. I suspect I shall be back very soon; if only to appease my curiosity over the chocolate, toast and caramel ice cream, and Cava, pear sorbet I sized up from our fellow diners. Both looked a-mazing! Restaurant opening hours are from 12 3 p.m and from 6 11 p.m daily, while the bar is open all day, so plenty of chances to sample their extensive wine and Cava list at the least For the full review and images, please go to http://www.gourmetbelly.wordpress.com read more

By far the best tapas in town. Jamon of supreme quality and same goes for all products. Great wine list, staff is very knowledgeable and helpful if you're not accustomed with Spanish or Latin American wines. Amusing atmosphere, very vibrant and easy going! The restaurant is not big (actually very small) and you might have to wait before getting a spot but it is well worth the wait! read more

FOOD: 1.) Cauliflower appetizer- lightly oiled n salted i liked it 2.) Egg thing appetizer 3.) Shavings off the leg appetizer 4.) baked pasta entree - yummy 5.) pig cheek - yum 6.) bottle of wine SERVICE: Great service. We were chillin on wine at the bar, when our table was ready, they helped move all our glasses of water and wine over to the table. ATMOSPHERE: It's a nice warm feel :) dim lighting, open kitchen, 12.13 read more

I have eaten at this restaurant on several occasions and it hits the spot every time. Excellent and unusual food in splendid surroundings. Very good wine menu and the octopus (if it's on the menu) is always a winner!! read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. The Presa Ibérica is fantastic and the service could not be any better. I only get there once every six months and the always remember me. I make this a stop every time I am in London and highly recommend it. read more

Lovely tapas place. I had the pleasure of meeting Jose Pizarro on the day we went. The food is something else. Amazing wine menu. Worth visiting read more

If it hadn't been so small the 20£ Rib eye steak (medium rare) would have made an excellent shoe sole: sturdy, tough, yet flexible. I tried chewing it, but failed. We ordered olive oil to go with the bread, but it never came. We ordered extra bread, once.. 10 mins later again... and 15 mins later again. With the third reminder the kind waiter finally brought 3 small dry slices, similar to cardboard - at this point we had almost finished dinner. Another waiter kindly topped up our half full sparkling water glasses with non-sparkling water, leaving them rather flat. The bill included an embarrassing £3 extra charge for that embarrassing extra bread. It is a typical restaurant which tries to be posh by serving small portions on large plates, but fails at delivering quality. read more

Food is not terrible (but not amazing) however, the portions are tiny and definitely NOT worth the money. They are so stingy too -- they charged us for extra bread (which, by the way, was three small crusty slices). How charming! read more

Pizarro - HAHAHA watch out! - Spanish Near Me - London, XGL

I love Jose's signature Tapas bar, just down the road, this one still not sure. My biggest problem was that everything we ordered had a sweet flavouring rather than savoury. Ordered starters of chorizo iberico, red pepper salad, followed by mains - Artichokes with baby squid, clams with haricot beans and beef cheeks. The artichoke dish tasted like dessert, too sweet and couldn't find any baby squid in it. The red pepper salad tasted of anything but red peppers, was too cheesy and sweet. Beef cheeks were succulent and tender but not sure about the flavouring which was again ambiguous. My favourite dish was the clams with haricot beans the only one with distinctive flavouring. I will give this place another chance, though thou redeem itself. read more

Came here for a quick bite before a more formal dinner down the street at Bermondsey Yard Cafe. I got a tiojito which is lemonade and sherry - very refreshing and nice and not too alcoholic which was nice. We shared one small plate (chicory with goats cheese and figs) and dessert (poached pears in Rioja and saffron ice cream); both were delicious and we wish we could try more without feeling bad about ruining the impending meal. Esp for those who are turned away at the busier Jose down the street, Pizarro is an intimate alternative with great food and drink options read more

Nice ambiance, friendly staff. It's got sort of a fine dining vibe. Try the lamb sweetbreads. I also got the hake, scallop, and clams, which was good on a rainy day. The wines here are excellent, especially the dessert wines. The vanilla cheese cake with raspberries was great. read more

The only thing that Pizarro and Jose have in common is the same owner. Both restaurants are completely different. Jose is small and serves the most common (yet mouth-watering) tapas with a menu that rarely changes. Pizarro, on the other hand, is a much more spacious restaurant that serves inventive dishes that don't always reflect Spanish cuisine. The menu at Pizarro is constantly changing, so it's always good to review it before making a reservation to ensure it has something you will enjoy. While I like Pizarro, I wouldn't rush back anytime soon. read more

You could feel the hype swirling around you as you entered another trendy Bermondsey establishment. But trendy doesnt mean good. Average decor and uncomfortable chairs. In fact two of our chairs were four inches higher than the others?. Service excellent, good waiter and great explanations. Prompt and helpful. But what about the food? Average. Short menu with a some specials. The jambon was v raw and very chewy £22!! Other starters were nice goats cheese was good as was bomba. Main courses average. Fish was sent back translucent dont worry says chef.... Pasta type paeilla looked awful but tasted ok. Lamb was middling nit crisp enough. Stick to Jose. read more

Good quality Spanish products but really overpriced. Wine sold at 5x markup instead of usual 4x. Mains are at least £26/head (the ones meant for sharing are double that price or more!!). Nice and varied Spanish wine list. read more