Indaba Restaurant

3 Lochrin Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9QJ
$$ Spanish

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 3 Lochrin Terrace, Edinburgh EH3 9QJ
  • Cross Street: 3 Lochrin Terrace
  • Cuisine: South African | Spanish |
  • Cost: | Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01312211554
  • Features: Full Bar, Catering Services, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Date Night,

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Indaba Restaurant - INDABA RESTAURANT

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
inside 17:00 - 21:30
Tuesday
inside 17:00 - 21:30
Wednesday
inside 17:00 - 21:30
Thursday
inside 17:00 - 21:30
Friday
inside 17:00 - 22:30
Saturday
inside 17:00 - 22:30
Sunday
False

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.8 out of 5 stars based on 910 votes

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Mar 25, 2024
Stefano S.
Great food, great ambience, great craic!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 23, 2024
TODD C.
Just a great meal with a fantastic variety of nicely prepared dishes. And our server was such a delightful fellow. A nice night of good food, drink, and laughs!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 17, 2024
Liz C.
Lovely relaxed ambience. Quality, tasty food cooked fresh on site. Service friendly and attentive. We had a lovely meal. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 01, 2024
Travis B.
Just delicious food and the chap serving was brilliant.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 30, 2024
Lucy T.
Excellent well cooked food, great service. A true gem of a small authentic restaurant . Highly recommended .

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 26, 2024
Sandra D.
Great night x

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 16, 2024
Lexy C.
We always enjoy Indaba. The food and the service is great.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Dec 24, 2023
Paul W.
Great fresh food, very tasty

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 22, 2023
Dorothy R.
Lovely food, freshly prepared. Friendly knowledgeable staff. Cosy, casual setting. My companion would have appreciated more choice of nonalcoholic drinks

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 09, 2023
Lee K.
This place is a hidden gem! Can’t recommend enough. Everything about it was fab. Very underrated decor but the food is unbelievable and the service was brilliant. And all for a very reasonable price.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 06, 2023
Iciar B.
Very fine , original and delicious tapas, the management and waitress very warm helpfull and welcoming, lovely atmosphere, highly recommend it for any ocasion.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 26, 2023
Sara B.
Wonderful find - really tentative waitress with tasty food, good vegetarian options and great atmosphere.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 13, 2023
Martina S.
Lovely friendly place with an interesting menu, all very tasty. Will be back.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 7/10
Nov 12, 2023
Veronika L.
Amazing, thank you!!!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 08, 2023
Katherine A.
Amazing place - one of our favourites in Edinburgh!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 04, 2023
kerry c.
Amazing food. Wonderful service.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 16, 2023
Audrey J.
Had a fantastic meal here. The food was amazing. Particularly liked the prawns with chilli oil, the chorizo and the cod. The staff were also welcoming and provided a fabulous service. Would definitely return and recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 09, 2023
Geles T.
We enjoyed a lovely meal! Nice staff, nice place to comeback again.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 24, 2023
Sandra B.
I have been to Indaba multiple times and always had a great meal. I am Coeliac, and their knowledge of and attention to GF is excellent.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 23, 2023
Michelle C.
Absolutely gorgeous - large portions though so order around 4 between 2 unless famished

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 18, 2023
Lenka M.
My favourite place to go out for a meal. The staff are super friendly and welcoming and the quality of the food cannot be beat

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 14, 2023
Elspeth R.
Excellent food and wonderful atmosphere, as always!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 11, 2023
Dot M.
Amazing food The squid was the best I have ever tasted. Will definitely return next time I am in the city

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 11, 2023
Giles R.
One of Edinburgh’s best restaurants.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 29, 2023
Ian L.
It was superb. Quite unexpected as it isn’t exactly a stunning location or shop front but wow what brilliant food and delightful service. We had 6 tapas between two and a very decent ( but reasonably priced) bottle of SA wine followed by sorbet and cheese board. We need to go back and try the rest of the menu and see if we can find something that isn’t delicious. I suspect we won’t. In some ways, I’d rather keep this restaurant a secret but that would be very selfish.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 28, 2023
Christine I.
Great choice of dishes: meat, seafood and vegetarian. Staff are knowledgeable and friendly. They explain the set up, the dishes of the day and the number of small plates to order. The dishes come out as they were cooked. Nice selection of wine. The desserts looked amazing but we unfortunately were full.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 24, 2023
Susan M.
Our latest experience was an excellent one as you can see by our ratings. There have been other times, however, when people at a table for six were speaking in very loud voices. It spoils the experience for diners at other tables who can't hear each other speak. It's a difficult problem because you don't want to offend anyone.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 20, 2023
Celia M.
Best tapas I have ever had. Could not fault the whole experience. Staff were lovely , very attentive, and the place had a really nice ambience. I will definitely return.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Aug 19, 2023
Carol H.
Lovely food, great selection and the tastiest tuna and tomato salad I’ve ever had! Service top class and friendly atmosphere. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 17, 2023
Susan G.
Delicious food and warm , friendly hospitality. Small number of staff with only one person ft but if service , however she was amazing attending to everyone and making them feel welcome . Great wee local restaurant.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Aug 16, 2023
Deepthi D.
Great find.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 29, 2023
anne h.
Lovely restaurant with delicious food,very efficient friendly service and always a warm welcome.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 23, 2023
Yolanda P.
Fabulous as always! Hadn’t been for a while but delighted to find it just as great as before

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 19, 2023
Steve B.
Haven't been here in 10 years...just as good as I remember.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 21, 2023
Fraser W.
Superb food, staff wonderful. Love this little place

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 20, 2023
Elspeth R.
Excellent as always. Wonderful food and friendly, efficient service!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 11, 2023
Barbara G.
Lovely little restaurant. Great food and service.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 09, 2023
Caroline G.
Never beef disappointed. Consistently good!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 03, 2023
Moira G.
Everything was excellent. We’ll be back next year on Hogmanay and throughout this year. Thank you.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 13, 2022
Daniel F.
Excellent venue. Delicious food and great service. Hard to beat!!

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 8/10
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Dec 01, 2022
Katie R.
Amazing spot, incredible food and great value!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 27, 2022
Tim W.
Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere. Fabulous independent business well worth visiting.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 15, 2022
Andy B.
Minted as always. If someone said they didn't like this place I'd say they need their head looked at.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 08, 2022
Deborah G.
Fantastic food, 2nd time I have visited and was just as good as the first time. Staff are excellent. Would recommend to anyone as a lovely place to eat.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 03, 2022
susan l.
Brilliant as always. Great food, service and value every time.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 03, 2022
Andrew T.
Food was absolutely fantastic and our waitress was very friendly and helpful. A great restaurant overall.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 12, 2022
Laurie M.
We enjoyed the mix of Spanish and South African tapas. The waiter/owner was very helpful with suggestions.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 07, 2022
Darryl G.
Friendly atmosphere. Attentive service and tremendous food!

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 16, 2022
Gillian M.
Delicious food, wonderful choice, friendly and helpful staff.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 29, 2022
Steve C.
What a gem of a place!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 27, 2022
sarah p.
Lovely meal great atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 8/10
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Aug 18, 2022
Jim G.
Loved it - and great value too which I didn’t expect so much.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 10, 2022
Lesley L.
Can highly recommend. Great tapas and relaxed stylish atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 27, 2022
Jane p.
Great night out. Food amazing and very relaxed all round

Overall: 10/10
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Ambience: 8/10
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Jun 06, 2022
John P.
Our first visit for a couple of years and we weren't disappointed. The menu has changed a little, with less South African influence, but tapas were tasty and large - go for three per person only if you are ravenous. Service as ever was impeccable. Thank you. We won't leave it so long before our next visit.

Overall: 10/10
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May 25, 2022
Zoe M.
Food was incredible and so many vegetarian options which I loved, sangria was lovely too I felt like I was on holiday. Will be back!!

Overall: 10/10
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May 13, 2022
Iain M.
We returned to Indaba yesterday after a couple of years and, if anything, it was even better than before. Spectacular, fresh and varied food - everything we had was delicious and lovely staff creating warm atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
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May 01, 2022
Wendy C.
Fantastic authentic tapas thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 14, 2022
Caroline G.
We’ve dined here several times and we are always impressed with the quality of food. Tonight the anchovies, croquetas, biltong and chicken skewers were just outstanding (the other dishes we had were amazing too) We literally cannot stop talking about it! The service is second to none and the lovely small dining area creates just the right atmosphere. I hope it never changes, we just love it! Thank you Indaba

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 04, 2022
Elodie M.
It was a great dinner- lovely and tasty food in a relaxing atmosphere.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 01, 2022
Kristina P.
Excellent as always!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 23, 2022
Medhat K.
I love this place. It's just right in every way. Not too small, and not too big. Food is excellent with the right ambience. Not an obvious place to go to - a bit tucked away. But one not to miss if you are in Edinburgh.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 20, 2022
Alison H.
Service is always friendly and professional. The food is delicious and authentic, we especially love the prawns and the calamari. Thank you and we will see you again soon.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 04, 2022
Solveig H.
Lovely place and decor, delicious food and perfect service.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 30, 2022
Jennifer B.
Faultless. Fantastic food, relaxed, polite service.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 21, 2022
Marion L.
Very high quality tapas dishes, beautifully presented and reasonably priced. Friendly and helpful service. Quiet Tuesday in January.... can't expect a lot of atmosphere but we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will recommend. Many thanks.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 01, 2022
Erin C.
Fantastic food and service! Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be revisiting

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 22, 2021
Robert D.
Finding this restaurant initially by chance, it is now one that I visit on a fairly regular basis, intimate, friendly, food to die for, what more could you ask for.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Dec 21, 2021
Paul W.
Another fabulous visit to Indaba, really cannot fault this restaurant. Food so fresh and well prepared, hot and tasty. Great service and value for money

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 04, 2021
Duncan m.
Excellent meal

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 20, 2021
Debbie D.
Food is amazing. Staff very friendly and good service. Just a wonderful evening.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 19, 2021
Robert J.
Fantastic food, very helpful staff what else can you ask for highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 05, 2021
Sheila D.
Totally recommend this restaurant - excellent!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 04, 2021
Tracy J.
Our second visit , excellent both times …great choice , food outstanding and excellent service

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 09, 2021
Ann H.
Tasty food nice ambience helpful staff will return

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 08, 2021
David R.
Lovely food, great value, well priced wine.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 04, 2021
Lesley B.
Food was amazing. Will be visiting again.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 31, 2021
Lisa B.
Great meal, great service

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 16, 2021
Aaron M.
Absolutely loved our night out at Indaba. Its a lovely environment, when we walked in we were immediately greeted cheerfully and then looked after very well. Food was delicious, and plentiful. Enjoyed the wine too. Will definitely come back, most likely with more friends.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 14, 2021
Osleivy R.
I enjoyed the Indaba's restaurant, the food, the staff and everything is really wonderful. I recommend at 100%

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Jul 29, 2021
Amy G.
Lovely, friendly staff and delicious food. We especially loved the ribs and the croquetas.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 19, 2021
Alex B.
Absolutely Fantastic, can't fault it

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 16, 2021
Rod I.
Great food and friendly service.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jun 27, 2021
Michele B.
Excellent tapas style food served by cheerful and attentive staff. Definitely recommend!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 03, 2024
Catherine H.
It is a while since we went to Indaba having been frequent visitors in the past. We were very pleased to find that it remains as we remember it - warm welcome, excellent service and most of all delicious food. We’ll be going again.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 27, 2024
Emily F.
Fantastic food, extremely well priced. Lovely evening.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 20, 2024
Richard S.
Wonderful food, good variety and great value

Overall: 9/10
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Dec 11, 2023
Penny H.
Best tapas in EDI so far. Better than Cafe Andaluz by a mile - you Hv a v g GF menu. Much appreciated!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2023
Jennifer B.
Excellent as always. Excellent food and lovely owner.

Overall: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 24, 2023
Paula R.
The only small critique I have is the time we waiting for drinks when we arrived but everything else was superb Lovely friendly service, delicious food and great wine

Overall: 9/10
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Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 16, 2023
Jan C.
We all loved it and will come again.

Overall: 9/10
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Sep 04, 2023
Noemí M.
They were short-staffed in the kitchen so the tapas were served one at a time and with a lot of time in between. Ideally, we would've preferred to be served, at least, two tapas at a time. Food was very tasty and service excellent. We will come back.

Overall: 9/10
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Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Aug 01, 2023
Matthew R.
Interesting experience with Spanish Tapas. Food was very good.

Overall: 9/10
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Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 31, 2023
Sarah L.
Excellent food and generous portions. Friendly helpful service.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 19, 2023
John I.
Staff had a very helpful attitude towards my restricted diet / allergies. Unfortunately many menu items were not suitable for my restrictions, but the food I did have was high quality and delicious.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 30, 2022
Graham M.
Great food. Expert advice on quantities and balance. Well worth a visit.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 18, 2022
Catherine a.
Warm welcome and lovely food. It was good to be back.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 15, 2022
Gary R.
Rather noisy at first. Service excellent. Good delicious. Wine selection good. Very reasonably priced. Toilets spotlessly clean.

Overall: 9/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Oct 10, 2022
James G.
Excellent

Overall: 9/10
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Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 28, 2022
Anne G.
Great food, good service and value for money.