I love this place - the food really sings , the wine list is good ( and Spanish) and the staff…read moreconvey the impression that they care ( even when the place is heaving). Closed on Mondays; book ahead for a convivial Friday or Saturday evening.

I don't know how to rate this place. The food was amazing but the service terrible. Lets start…read morewith the service. We booked a table for 8pm, despite arriving promptly the staff had over booked the restaurant which left us crammed into a corner. Worse they lied and told us that our table was near ready so that we wouldn't leave (we later learned the people occupying it hasn't even ordered). The service continued down a similar path there after. Next the food. The food at this Sherry bar is amazing genuine Spanish food and a good selection of dishes. So food = 4.5 stars Service = 1 Generous score = 3 stars

Estella is my local tapas bar. My sister and I first discovered it a few years ago when they put…read moresome restaurant discount vouchers through our and we've been firm fans ever since. It's close to Wimbledon Park Tube but we always drive. Street parking isn't usually a problem in the evenings. Th restaurant has a bit of a Spanish vibe with the decorations and Spanish speaking staff. The list of Spanish beers also helps! Main courses and paellas are available but we stick to the tapas. Our favourites here are the pollo al ajillo (chicken in garlic sauce), pulpo (octopus with sea salt and paprika), higados (chicken livers), chuletas (lamb chops), chanquetes (whitebait) and ribs. Get lots of bread for the yummy sauces. A reliable purveyor of authentic Spanish tapas.

We stopped here for a quick lunch and were pleasantly surprised by this restaurant in an area…read morewithout many options. I had a delicious panini, filling, tasty, freshly made and inexpensive. The atmosphere is pleasant too. The decorations around the bar have a lot of character.

This was our final dinner in London and we had a blast! As soon as we walked in for our reservation…read moreour table of 8 was quickly seated. We were instructed on arrival that no professional cameras were allowed so we had "check" one of our Canons--just heads up, it was returned safely to us at the end of the night, but if you're not interested in that, don't bring it. We were also able to check our large coats which came in handy to not take up space at our dinner table. Once we were seated our server was very attentive--he quickly took our drink orders and asked for any allergies around the table. For food and cocktail we tried a variety of things because of our large party we were required to spend roughly $120.00 per person on food only. Totally worth it because everything we tried was delicious! Then, I can't forget to mention the party vibe that starts around 11PM--the DJ comes out, the serves are swinging napkins, and the lights are flashing. Pirana was definitely the best restaurant to end our Europe vacation!

This was one of the best meals I've ever had! From the staff, to the drinks, the music and the…read morefood, this place is a MUST if you're close by! I hope to be back here before my stay is up. Thank you Pirana for a night that me and my family will always remember!

Food- tasty and well portioned. I had the octopus salad and the taste was amazing and well cooked…read more Tapas we ordered very fresh although if I had to say something constructive would be to serve the patadas bravas sauce on the side so it could taste less mashy and more crispy. But fireworks in my mouth none the less :) Service - prompt always with a smile, this makes me come more often and I live 1 hr away. Although I had to get up a few times to make drink orders and we weren't checked on throughout. Ambiance - great lighting and everything so clean. Makes you feel happy to eat as you know the food will be treated the same. When music started (around 11pm) it was too loud we had to put tissue in our ears. Couldn't hear each other speak. Had to scream. DJ Sebastian had great music and had a cheeky dance with me. He's a bag of fun and great Merengue although had to leave because of how loud the music was as so close to our ears and not enough music variety. Only Salsa, Merengue and reggaeton. For me was amazing but my friends wanted something to dance to that they knew. Over all a solid 4/5 for me.

So I've been coming here since I was 7 years old. My dad's Spanish and this is his favourite…read morerestaurant & is still a Spanish family run business like it was 20 years ago (yup same family, different generation) Yes it's gone through its ups & downs - especially with the gentrification of Clapham and trying to fit in with the cool trendy young people vibe that clapham now has. However - La Rueda isn't really cool, hip & trendy. What it does do is great tasting authentic traditional tapas, (try the octopus - it's delicious!) decor is traditionalist to the old Spanish era and most of the waiters- who are normally Spanish or Portuguese - always aim to give great service. The place is family friendly - I'll often see on a Friday/Saturday eve young children eating with their parents, which is rare for most of the other clapham bars & restaurants. The main two downsides are the desserts & the toilets. The desserts aren't fresh unlike the tapas & main dishes so I wouldn't particularly recommend them. And the toilets really do need a refurb as they're pretty much falling apart.

Cute vibes to get a few drinks and tapas not a dinner. The best was papas bravas and croquetas…read more Paella was horrible! Takes 30 minutes to be prepared so we had high hopes but it was overcooked and had bad flavor. Items came to the table that we didn't order. Have to waive down server for anything. Get a bottle of wine the sangria was a bit bitter.

I took my Mum and my brother to this place as the food always sounded nice from the menu and the…read moreactual restaurant was always bustling and full of people from all walks of life - from families to groups of mates. I loved the atmosphere of this place. It really felt like you were in a busy urban, vibing restaurant, just the kind of atmosphere I love the most. I hate dead beat places with no energy. When the actual dishes arrived, you can imagine, we were pretty excited. There was an array of spicy dishes of offer, meat, fish and something for veggies too. My brother ordered a chicken dish but the chicken was a little underdone, which was disappointing. Actually, overall, the food was slightly under par. Not to say it's awful, just didn't live up to the standards / expectations from what we had felt from sitting in the restaurant. This isn't the worst place in the world but I've had much better tapas meals elsewhere in London...

Nice business,nice food. Ordered the Patatas Bravas and aubergine with tomato and manchego. Yumread more

This was some of the best tapas I've had in a long time! A surprising find, the tiny restaurant has…read more2 little tables outside and we were lucky to find one of them free on such a hot day. We were immediately greeted by a (much needed) cold bottle of tap water and a couple of glasses while we perused the menu. We chose a couple of drinks (espresso martini for me, sherry for Paul) and ordered a few items to nibble on - padron peppers, molecular scotch eggs and piquillo pepper chutney, and some croquetas. The food arrived quickly, and looked beautiful! Every mouthful was delicious and full of flavour. The croquetas were rich, with a thick, silky bechamel filling and plenty of Jamon. The scotch eggs were soft and moist, with perfect quail egg yolks. The padron peppers had a lovely sprinkling of crunchy sea salt, and no mythical "hot" pepper! All in all, a delightful little find with really good prices for London, such a shame it's not closer to home!

Absolutely delicious Spanish tapas! Located close to central Brixton, it's a small restaurant with…read moreyummy cocktails (and sangria). It's packed pretty tight, so be okay with loud acoustics and overspread staff.

Really enjoyed our visit to Boqueria. Although it was family friendly we found our little table in…read morethe corner with the dimmed lights and candle to be quite romantic which was a pleasant surprise. Food overall was delicious & very affordable - the only dish which didn't hit the spot was the Pulpo a la Gallega - which is one of my favourite tapas dishes ordinarily. However some of the food combinations were really inventive and worked fantastically well. We were lucky to try the crispy aubergine with spiced honey which was absolutely delicious. Also the Succling Pork is a must - it fuses different flavours, textures & temperatures and it works perfectly! Service was really fast and attentive so top marks there. I'd say a must try if you love Spanish tapas.

This is the right place if you're looking for a nice French restaurant with high quality foods…read more Their menu was really good and I have always had a great time here. I also like the vibe here, very relaxing and comfortable. The staff was super friendly and welcoming as well. It is a bit expensive but overall highly recommended! I'd suggest to make a reservation before you go.

Loved it, just loved it. Soif is the new restaurant from those who have brought us Terrorir and…read moreBrawn. While I love both of these restaurants, arguably Soif hits new heights. The space is divided into a small bar area (think 8 seats) for walk in customers and a larger area for the restaurant, seated bistro style, which is served by an open kitchen and a friendly and slick front of house team which know the menu and wine list well. We ordered the Charcuterie plate and a Cote de Beouf to share. Neither disappointed. The charcuterie plate combined salami with lovely hints of fennel and black pepper, a moist terrine and rillettes which struck just the right balance between porky goodness and creamy unctuousness. The Cote de Beouf was a great bit of meat, tender, flavoursome and served medium rare alongside a well balanced Bearnaise sauce and fried potatoes. It was close to food perfection. To finish, we enjoyed a hot chocolate pudding (dense, rich and dark) and a Pannacotta with mango and passion fruit which was lighter but well balanced with precise levels of vanilla (from the Pannacotta) and sweetness from the fruit. Along the way, we enjoyed exploring the wine list which has an interesting selection of well priced wine, largely in the £20-£40 bracket. Although the best choices is arguably on the main list, there is a good choice by the glass and also a selection of 'bin ends' off the main list. I think the thing that we liked best was the ambiance of the place. While we found Terroir and Brawn slightly austere, Soif was buzzing with energy, whether from the staff or from neighbouring tables. The positive vibe reflects the food on diners' plates and the wine in their glasses. This combination is sure to prove popular with Clapham residents and those from further afield for some time to come.

This venue was previously the Welshwood Pub, now reinvented as La Cascada. It specialises in…read moreSpanish cuisine Monday to Saturday, from the resident Spanish chef, switching to an English chef serving roasts on a Sunday. The hosts and staff were very welcoming and accommodating to our family of four - two adults and two young children. Alongside the spanish menu sits the childrens menu, serving a limited range of kid friendly meals, all of which appealed to our two, whilst we enjoyed a selection of superb tapas from the menu. The atmosphere was relaxed, with a number of other families dining in the restaurant. To the rear of the restuarant, lies a patio with tables and beyond that, the garden, laid to lawn - a good sized area. On Sundays in the summer, the menu offers a traditional roast, or a barbeque (weather permitting) which is very popular. Overall, this resutaurant gets a big thumbs up for friendliness of the staff, quality and presentation of the food and accommodation of the dining guests. We'll definitely be returning.

Lovely Tapas, tasteful music, amazing Paella, friendly staff... What more can you ask for!read more