Love tapas! We had a…read moregreat experience at Tendido Cero. We arrived with no reservation on a Saturday night and were told we could have a table for the next few hours (perfect). We ordered almost every single vegetarian tapas choice on the menu and they were all delicious. I loved the way the patatas bravas were served, the pan con tomate was great... but there was a star: THE MUSHROOM AND ARTICHOKES. It was so good it deserves all caps. I desperately want the recipe so I can make the dish myself - it was amazing. The service was attentive. It seems like the kind of place where most of the guests know the staff -- a good sign that we should return again and again for a great dinner.

This is a favourite of times past; here and its sister across the road, Cambio del Tercio...there…read moreis apparently now a gin bar next to them It was pretty full but we had a nice table (you must book, no walk ins I suspect) It wasn't much changed, the service was good; the girl who mainly served us (Ivanca?) and the Brazilian chap were really nice and very helpful We chose 5 dishes (meatballs, ham & cheese croquettes, hake, and garlic prawns plus a gem salad) and bread - that was more than enough...we could have dispensed with the croquettes. A glass of wine each, lemon tart, coffee. Not cheap at £142 inc tip, but that's London for you...and I do hate paying for still water! Great atmosphere, busy, not pushy bit attentive...enjoyable evening; will not leave it so long next time. Sorry about the photos, too busy enjoying the food to remember

Birthday meal out at this great restaurant. I enjoyed it so much I forgot to take note of…read moreeverything we ate and have few pictures. The staff were extremely attentive and the food arrived promptly. All of the food was very good but the caramelised slow cooked tomatoes were incredible, alongside the bruschetta and ham platter. Definitely visit this place and make your own mind up, but I highly expect you to enjoy it as much as we did.

This place is very charming! Loved the atmosphere and ambiance not to mention location. Its…read moresurrounded by trendy restaurants and cool bar hangouts. I went here with some coworkers after work. Its the best authentic spanish tapas restaurant in London. Pretty pricey though but worth every bite. My fav dish was their duck breast, foie gras & mushroom ravioli. The duck was unbelievably tender and juicy. the foie gras of course melted instantly in my mouth and the ravioli added the needed texture and flavor to complete this dish. I will definitely come back to try other dishes!

Perfect stop for an early meal following our visit to the Natural History Museum. Our server was…read morevery kind, attentive and thorough. We had mixed greens to start, then shared the prawns served with fresh sourdough to finish off the delicious sauce from the prawns; and a side of broccoli. We were full after these selections and did not order more (even though there were other selections we would like to try). I had a vodka with English ginger beer - delicious. My husband had an English beer (can't remember the name). Definitely enjoyable meal and atmosphere.

We ordered bunch of tapas but were quite disappointed at a couple of things: too much salt in…read morepretty much everything, the mussels and razor clams not soaked enough in advance so a lot of sand in mouth, the ratio of portion to price is not there. The service is good, so is ambiance. But I don't like the taste so I won't try this restaurant again.

TERRIBLE. They need a new manager. Charged for a plate that was sent back and said it was fine even…read morethough inedible to us. He said if something was wrong with it he would have taken it off the bill but TASTED IT, and it was good. (Then you pay for it). He has zero clue how good service works. He tried explaining he'd been in the industry for 45 years. Maybe it's time for a new calling. Then proceeds to say, "the customer is right when they're right." He took off the service bill which we wanted to pay because our waiter was great. Overall the food is SO mediocre, overpriced, charge for bread, had zero seasoning and it was way too loud in the place (and pretty empty for a Friday night)-- it's not worth going back to begin with but we now never will.

Great service and food. -- Croquetas, tortilla and jamón were fantastic. Lots of options on the…read moremenu.

Wonderful Spanish restaurant in South Kensington. Our party booked a last minute dinner reservation…read moreon a Sunday evening. Glad we did because it was a full house by the time we left. We opted for indoor sheeting and the decor was that of a trendy restaurant in Spain. Bold wall colors and eclectic art. The staff was super attentive and informative about wine selections/recommendations. We ordered tapas instead of main courses. The salmon nigiri was unexpected from the menu but fantastic. The patatas bravas were in a reimagined state that at first glance had me wondering if some ingredients were missing. I stood corrected the minute I tried a piece - the "brava" sauce component is cleverly disguised and each portion was the perfect bite. Some other favorites were the pan con tomate, ham croquettes, and oxtail sliders. Overall, the ambience and meal was excellent. I would not classify this as a fusion restaurant, because they've stuck quite close to the mark when it comes to traditional Spanish tapas, but they've definitely put a modern spin on the classics and added some innovate new offerings.

Food and service good. Be warned their cancellation policies are draconian!!! Don't believe them…read moreif they say they will waive the 50 pound per person !! cancellation fee if you reschedule. They won't and are sloppy in their communications. I got duped.

I've been here before, and it's just as amazing the second time around. There are a few dishes you…read moreabsolutely cannot skip: the WHITE ANCHOVY TOSTADA, PALETILLA IBERICA DE BELLOTA, CLASSIC TORTILLA, SCALLOPS WITH SALMOREJO, PATATAS BRAVAS, and PULPO EN ADOBO. For dessert, we couldn't say no to the TARTA DE QUESO--and it was the perfect way to end the meal. I'll definitely keep coming back for dinner! ENJOY! PS: Make sure you've got a resy!

Great food and service! Came recommended from my family back in Seattle and exceeded expectations.read more

Walked in where it's half empty and wouldn't let us in because we had no reservation yet the couple…read morein front us didn't and got sat down. STAY AWAY from this place who apparently doesn't want the people or work as the restaurant they advertise to be.

Sabroso is on a stretch of Holland Park Avenue dominated by cafes. And if I remember correctly,…read morethis also used to be one until not all that long ago not surprisingly, then, my review is based on a delicious breakfast I had here this morning. The decor is very smart, black and white art deco-inspired, which has really cheered up the site which always appeared rather dark in the past. When I think of tapas I expect a relaxed to boisterous experience, flamenco and jugs of Sangria. Sabroso caters for a more sophisticated clientele and should be very popular with the more conservative Holland Park set. Back to breakfast, though, which was great albeit not particularly Spanish. They offer a choice of pastries and cooked options. I have never been given the choice of half an English breakfast before and just couldn't resist I'm scared to imagine what size the full portion would have been as the half was very generous and good value at £4.95. A vegetarian alternative is also available (full size only), as well as the usual egg-based dishes. Sabroso offers a soothing alternative to the aforementioned cafes which are dominated by yummy mummies and their offspring at this time of day. The service was particularly friendly, and I will try and find an excuse to visit again soon.

I am surprised no one has left a review for this place. A friend took me for the first time the…read moreother day - AMAZING. Reminded me of tapas in Barcelona authentic ! Steak was perfect and tender, and traditional Spanish tapas - ive found it hard to come across a really good Spanish tapas place in London and this one far beats it all.

Great atmosphere, fresh&delicious food, quick & efficient service. Absolutely recommended!read more

La Plaza is one of two near-identical Spanish restaurants on Tavistock Square (the other one's La…read moreBodega). I've never quite understood the politics and have decided to ignore the local gossip, as far as I'm concerned they are both just as good (or bad) as each other. They are also both about as local as you get around here, and busier than ever since their only true competition down the road fell victim to celebrity-fronted gentrification a while back. Most importantly, they have kept us in food and wine throughout this weird summer of 2020. Tavistock Square is not the prettiest but add some sunshine and you feel transported to an average Spanish village. Nothing about La Plaza is all that special, but the tapas are tasty enough. Service is a bit of a mixed bag, so possibly not your first choice if you are in a hurry.

La Plaza is only about one year old, and caused quite a stir in this very Spanish area when it…read morefirst opened due to the politics of the food trade - the owners used to be friends with the owners of that bastian of Portobello Road, Galicia. Ignore the stir though and head to La Plaza on a hot day or warm evening to sit in the square for hours on end with a good meal or tapas selection and some Estrella Galicia or a good Rioja. These guys do the standard tapas favourites very well, very succulent chorizo al vino or spicy patatas bravas, for example, but the real gems are their full meals. The best meal here by far is the Galician-style cod (bacalao de gallego), which will get you several massive hunks of cod cooked in paprika with potatoes, peas and other assorted goodies. The paellas are also fantastic and proper sharing food for a romantic dinner or date! Don't be put off by the vast number of regulars/locals you will see dining and drinking here, this is the kind of place that people come to night after night after night and for good reason.

We love Jamon Iberico and it's very hard to find where I live, so this place for me is brilliant:…read moreAuthentic acorn fed jamon de belotta, inexpensive bottles of wine, lots of complimentary bread to go with our slices of meat and the garlic prawns, octopus and manchego cheese were very good as well. We ended up eating a second time as we ran out of reasonable options while staying in Chelsea. Service is cheerful and friendly

Severest jet lagged, I was walking along kings road when I passed by a window displaying little…read morehand held paper cones of chopped up jamon and chorizo. Nothing on this earth has ever looked so appealing. I stopped in and the very friendly staff sold me a cone and a glass of rose. The shop is very casual and cute and while I could have ordered any number of things on the menu that looked good, this was the perfect amount of wine and salty meat to keep me on my feet for another few hours. It's the perfect little spot for when you want a bite and the opportunity to watch the world pass you by. Also, the staff is great and very friendly.