The Best Spanish Restaurants in London
Let us indulge your tastes buds with the list of the best Spanish restaurants in London. Our refined list will transport you to the vibrant streets of Spain without ever leaving London. From sizzling tapas to traditional paellas, these city gems infuse every dish with authentic flavours and rich cultural heritage.
José Pizarro Restaurants
Owned by TV foodie personality, José Pizarro who you may also know from one of his many restaurants, knows his Spanish cuisines. The chef grew up in the small Spanish village of Talaván in Cácerers and its in his restaurant he brings this village to life in the UK with his passion for tapas and Spanish flavours. His menus are designed around sharing, featuring classic spanish dishes like Arroz de alcachofas y pimientos con allioli rojo and Ventresca de atún rojo Gadira con zanahoria.
WHERE: 36 BROADGATE, LONDON EC2M 1QS
El Norte
To experience the effortless Mayfair elegance, indulge yourself in El Norte, created by Spanish twins Arian and Alberto Zandi who are also the names behind Zuaya, Riviera and Como Garden. The signature dish here includes the indulgent truffle and Manchego cheese tortilla, creamy ham croquettes with guacamole; glazed Iberian pork with celeriac puree; and Dénia carabineros with olive oil and garlic.
WHERE: 19 – 20 DOVER STREET, MAYFAIR, W1SS 4LU
Barrafina
There are five Barrafina in London, the original site is on Soho’s Dean Street. Each restaurant has an open kitchen, all decorated to picturesque perfect with a beautiful marble topped bar and an intimate number of stylish red leather stools where guests can sit and watch their cuisine masterpieces come to life. Also elevated by the fine attention to details in serving their specialised modern Spanish tapas, filled with favourites including prawn and piquillo pepper tortilla; cured monkfish; chicken thigh with romesco; and patatas bravísimas.
The Dean Street is walk-in only, whilst the other locations welcome bookings and walk ins. Alternatively you could indulge in their private dining experience.
WHERE: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS LONDON
Parrillan
Alfresco Parrillan is all about DIY tabletop grilling partnered with some of the best outdoor seating in Coal Drops Yard. The divine restaurant is named after the Spanish word ‘parilla’ meaning grill. Some of the menu highlights include oxtail and kale from the wood fire oven alternatively mussel and grilled quid from the grill and for dessert indulge in lemon meringue pie with lemon sorbet.
WHERE: COAL DROPS YARD, STABLE ST, LONDON, N1C 4AB
Tapas Brindisa
Serving traditional tapa, the restaurant group gives you both riverside vies and an easy lunch in central. Indulge in their finest of ingredients from across Spain and its islands. In classic tapas style share with the table and order the Brindisa charcuterie or seafood platter. Other features on their menu are Chorizo de León, where they chargrill León chorizo on toast with piquillo and rocket, salt cod salad along with a range of roasted Mediterranean veggies.
WHERE: MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ACROSS LONDON
Sabor
The name ‘Sabor’ translates to ‘flavour’ in Spanish and that is guaranteed when dining in this family-run restaurant inspired by the tapas bar of Andalucía, the seafood restaurants of Galicia and the asadors of Castile.
The restaurant is split into three distinct sections. Begin on the ground floor where you’ll find the counter serving up a daily changing menu of fish. All freshly prepared by the in-house fishmonger. This area operates as walk-ins only.
Follow the spiral staircase to El Asador. The home to banquette seating and an open kitchen, the space specialises in dishes from the Galicia and Castile regions. Here you should expect wonderful wood-fired specialities.
At Sabor you can also enjoy the walk-in bar
WHERE: 35-37 HEDDON ST, LONDON W1B 4BR
Bibo
With chef Dani García, who is one of Andalusia chef the biggest international profiles, BiBois the optimal spot in Shoreditch for Spanish cuisine. Begin with A tapas selection then dive into the main event of a range of paellas including whole tail lobster, octopus, roasted chicken and rib eye or wild boar.
Also weekends at BiBo are ‘all about brunch’ where they feature a feast of breakfast paellas, tapas favourites and tempting sweet treats alongside jugs of sangria and signatures cocktails. And weekday they offer an express lunch menu.
WHERE: 45 CURTAIN RD, LONDON EC2A 3PT
As the long weekend approaches, why not immerse yourself in the authentic Spanish flavours right here in London? From the rustic charm of José Pizarro Restaurants to the elegant offerings at El Norte, London boasts some of the finest Spanish restaurants waiting to transport you to the sunlit streets of Spain. With each venue presenting unique dishes that celebrate Spain's diverse culinary landscape, you're spoilt for choice. Allow our luxury concierge to guide and book you the best seat in the city to savour delectable tapas, paellas, and more.
