Barcelona Tapas - St Botolph Street in City of London, Westminster

Wonderful service and quality of food, very attentive staff and the owner close to customers. Highly recommended if you come to London!!

Fantastic experience from start to finish... highly recommended!

This restaurant has truly won my heart! The flavors have made me fall in love with tapas. I started with the Pa Amb Tomquet, which had a wonderful aroma and a perfect balance of crispy texture. The De Rape y Gambas was absolutely delicious, and for the main course, I had the Fideuá de Pescado, which was perfectly cooked it was recommended by the manager was the perfect choice and suited my taste exactly I also had the cheesecake for dessert and that was the cherry on top. The overall environment is fantastic, and the manager, Gayatha, handles his work with such grace. He pays attention to my preferences, even when it comes to drinks, which I really appreciate. The owner, David, has a welcoming and pleasant personality, and after meeting him I could see why this restaurant is so well-organized and consistently delivers high-quality flavors. He truly is the maestro of his craft, and it’s clear that he leads with passion and dedication.This place is a gem, and I’ll definitely be back soon!

Absolutely amazing little place, first time in trying Lobster & it was amazing also had the mature ham to try and that was amazing. Will definitely be coming back.

Ordered tapas to share with the wife, the food was very good! But note, had to pay for both on a tapas menu to be shared. This was not on the menu when I ordered. So a bit expensive... 😊 But great food and good service otherwise.

THE BEST PLACE I HAVE EVER BEEN, I WILL BE RECOMMENDING TO EVERYONE I MEET ABOUT THIS PLACE. 1000/1000 will be recorded x

I will start with the basics. Service was not only good it was great! Staff were attentive at all times. They provided recommendations, there was a genuine smile with each plate the placed at the table. They were interactive and polite at all times. The food was so tasty, authentic to the taste, opinionated reviewer as being Spanish I look for the seasoning my mum always plates at home. I’m usually so underwhelmed by so many tapas restaurants and they lack the right seasoning and lack the authentic taste. This did not fail. The ambiance was good and the place is clean and organised

Delicious food, lovely ambience as we had the bonus of a live singer, Saturday evening. Brilliant find 👍

Went with a group of four and were seated immediately. We ordered about 12 different tapas and they were all excellent. The croquettes were especially delightful. Drinks were good as well and everything was fairly priced. Service was excellent throughout

The food was absolutely amazing, the staff were incredibly friendly, and the ambiance was delightful – a truly wonderful experience!

First time here and pleased. Food was good, service ok. The restaurant would need some upgrades on toilets, walls and music statiin witch was all the time interrupted and annoying.

Incredible Spanish corner in London! Everything was delicious from the tumaca bread to the secret, shrimp, croquettes, etc. Including the service that was exceptional.

I do enjoy it here. The food is always lovely and the staff are very friendly. I can't really comment on the atmosphere as always go on a quiet and early evening when very few people are around. I would always recommend here though.

From the second i went in the service was extraorderery. The food was great the tapas is very good and autentic. When you order beef its alot and very good. I recommend this 100%

The food was delicious, from the tapas (big portion) to the arroz negro. The best part was the atmosphere and the service, which was exceptional. All the staff was great, Georgina in particular. Totally recommend it

We came to London on vacation and ended up here by chance. Excellent food and great service 100% recommended

We had a great meal. Not only was the food delicious, it was served with care and attention. When the evening got chilly they got us patio heaters and blankets. We were celebrating a special occasion and they made it extra special. Highly recommend Barcelona restaurant. Will be going back.

Very expensive in relation to quality - price. Regular food.

Really good food. Highly recommend the omlette and patatas bravas (very spicy!). I like :)

Not a very nice experience. For context, they served the patatas bravas with canned tomato sauce and served the churros with a shot of hot chocolate. Sangrias were bare minimal as well with just oranges and had a weird taste. Absurd prices as well barely a tourist trap.

Excellent experience. We went here for dinner and had a great time. Very good food. We tasted several courses (tapas), all of high quality. The service was also excellent, with friendly and very nice waiters. Plus: that evening there was also live music with a very good musician who played classic songs with voice and guitar!

A very friendly waiter who, upon seeing that we spoke Spanish, attended to us personally. A very pleasant meal thanks to their service and always attentive to ensuring that we did not miss anything. It's a shame to leave without knowing his name... PS: Thanks for the Catalan cream and next time a good patxaran!!

Typical Spanish bar!! Super attentive and friendly waiters!!! Very calm atmosphere without stress or rush to vacate the table!! a 10

Fabulous Spanish food, all the products they use are imported from Spain and the quality of the genre is evident. Very good atmosphere and excellent attention from the waiters. On my trip to London I have gone a couple of times, I recommend ordering paella, it is delicious! If we return one day, we will definitely repeat.

Very attentive and pleasant service 🔝! Very good and tasty food. Potato omelette, bread with tomato and Catalan cream as if you were in Barcelona 👌. Highly recommended! It's a MUST in London!

Tapas revisited in the English style, patatas brava without aioli, chipirons in fritters, little resemblance to the worst tapas you can eat in Spain. Expensive and not very good.

Incredibly tasty food, the best thing we ordered was without a doubt the garlic prawns, the Galician-style octopus, the squid and the cheek was tremendous, the staff was all super friendly and even though we entered at the last minute, they received us very well and even They got two shots of the house, I would definitely repeat!

I keep coming back here every time I'm in the area, and it's always an absolute pleasure. We had the lovely Georgina serving us tonight and she was very attentive and nice. The food was great as always!

All very good. It is a nice place, with excellent food and excellent service. I went multiple times and every time they treated me 10. Georgina, thank you very much for the attention and affection 🫶🏿

We had a delightful experience at this charming tapas restaurant. Despite the quiet ambiance, the warmth and friendliness of our waitress, Georgina, made our visit truly enjoyable. The dishes were flavorful and beautifully presented, creating a memorable dining experience. We highly recommend this hidden gem for anyone looking to enjoy delicious tapas in a cozy setting.

Very nice food - great portion sizes - and for 4:30pm in the afternoon, despite being quiet, the atmosphere was great thanks to the subtle music in the background. Georgina from the Dominican Republic is also a fantastic waitress and a very accommodating front of house guest. 11/10 - definitely returning.

Amazing service, fabulous waitress Georgina, so friendly and welcoming

Georgina was lovely , lovely food , will defo come back

The service was quick. The food was very tasty. A place with a good atmosphere, we will definitely go back another time.

Yogina was wonderful! The food was delicious.

Been here twice lately , once for work and once personal and both times were awful. Used to be a city institution but now it’s really a shadow of its former glories. Takes ages to get served for a drink when you’re seated and then even longer for food to turn up. Food latest time was pretty meh, chorizo sausages were cold which seems to indicate not cooked or microwaved and the servers either forgot orders or brought us things we already had! Would say very very poor

WHY THESE TAPAS STOLE MY HEART? 🌟 Barcelona Tapas: a culinary odyssey 🌟 🍹 Sip & Savour: The evening began with a zesty Gin Mare cocktail, a mediterranean breeze in a glass and the Vermouth La Bandarra Rojo. Paired with a tantalizing charcuterie and cheese board, it was a symphony of flavours 🧀🍷 🍽️ Tapas Fiesta: Brace yourselves for the Classic Tapas menu, a fiesta for the senses 😋 Perfect for two or a lively group, these tapas unite diverse palates. They arrive all together and one can surrender to shared joy. Chatter and laughter echo while taste buds dance! 🗣️🎉 🥂 Cava Sangria Magic: Effervescent, fruity and dangerously good 🌞🍹 🌱 Menu gems: Maria, my culinary compass, led me off the beaten path. The vegan Berenjenas Fritas - crispy eggplant drizzled with cane honey - surprised and delighted. The Truffle-infused Croquetas de Boletus? A crispy symphony. And the Bacalao… tender, fresh and oh-so-savory 🍄🐟 🌊 Fizz-tastic Water: Oh, and let’s not forget the water! Vichy Catalan—natural, unadulterated and with a gas that practically shouted: “Surprise!” When I popped the cap, it was like an aqua explosion—a super gas moment! 😄💦 🦑 Arros Negre Extravaganza: Picture this: a pan of inky black rice with a golden crust, teeming with treasures from the sea. A refined indulgence, paired with robust Barcelona red wine 🦑🍚 🍰 Sweet Serenade: Seleccion Postres: Crema Catalana, Tarta de Santiago, Churros dipped in velvety chocolate, Casque Cheesecake and a scoop of ice cream. Dessert dreams came true👨‍🍳🍨 ☕ Grand Finale: Speciality Coffee! The Barraquito whispered Canary Island secrets, while the Café Barcelona danced with Whiskey, Kahlua and cream ✨🇪🇸 🌟 Maria’s Magic: Maria, wove her spell, making every bite memorable 🌟👏

Excellent meal, couldn't fault the food. Great service, live music which was excellent and in keeping with ambience. Special mention to Georgina who looked after us, best service I've had in a while.

Food is amazing, super tasty. Try the bread with tomato, the mushroom croquettes and the aubergine. They are incredible. Super friendly staff particularly Georgina who accommodate shared her lovely recommendations.

Authentic Spanish cuisine in a fresh and fun cultural setting

Georgina from Domincan Republic was AMAZING!!! Great food and even better service

The best tapas, great service, highly recommended

Spotless customer service, Maria,Yorina,Sarani delivered an outstanding experience. Well done guys Highly recommend

It has nothing to do with Spanish recipes, carillera had sauce with anise and the Iberian secret was something that had nothing but fat

DO NOT ORDER THE SANGRIA OR TAPAS £101 for a sharing platter of cheap food and a jug of cheap Sangria Absolute joke pricing. We didn't even take one single picture of the food because it was so lame. £30 on the menu I thought "ok order for 1 and £15 each" WRONG, they DOUBLE IT Also you might notice I ordered "£16" worth of extras, also wrong. It was because I asked them to replace the pork items with veg items, they did fairly cut these off the bill And the sangria they casually offer you is not just a glass or two it's a whole jug for 4 people at least I told them how unhappy I was with the bill, they didn't care at all, just asked if I would pay

Excellent service from the stuff and the real taste of Barcelona really recommend it👏🏽best tapas !

Georgina made our night! Loved the place and the food but the staff was some of the nicest people we met in London this weekend

Great Spanish food in London. We celebrated with my workmates our Christmas dinner there a few weeks ago, the service was outstanding and the food was amazing, I can’t wait to go back! Muchas gracias.

I had the most amazing food ever!the paella was the best I ever tasted 😋. Calamari was also delicious and of course the churoos was to die for..

Amazing food!!! Really nice place, big and spacious and also well decorated. Croquetas de boletus y trufa: very creamy and crispy croquettes, intense flavour and probably one of the best croquettes I’ve ever eaten. Chorizo: well cooked chorizo but not very crispy, nice taste and good quantity. Huevos rotos with ham: simple plate as it’s just fries and eggs but the crispy onion does add flavour to it, would recommend to ask for a bit of salt. Carrilleras: very soft meat and good texture, tasty and creamy mashed. Crema catalana: I ordered with high expectations as I love it. Wasn’t very tasty, the caramel on top was actually good. Overall I do recommend this place, the staff is very nice and good atmosphere.

Restaurant is ok, service was good, but food was not particularly good. Paella was quite nice, but the other tapas dishes weren’t great. Patatas bravas was very bland & tortilla felt like it was microwaved..

BEST TAPAS RESTAURANT IN LONDON!!!!!!! I’ve visited many places but Barcelona Tapas bar and restaurant between Liverpool st and Aldgate is by far the best restaurant I enjoy going to on a regular basis. From food to service excellent!

The best Spanish restaurant in London by far. Good atmosphere, very attentive and quality food. We enjoyed a lot.

Wonderful restaurant, excellent food and home atmosphere with an amazing service. I really recommend to go we came from Italy and we recommended 100% to come here from all of you!

Very tasty food, very friendly attentive service, cozy restaurant. Absolutely recommended.

We ordered a selection of classic tapas which tasted good and was served promptly. But there were some issues that I wanted to communicate about our visit: 1: At some point the restaurant switched from their usual sound system to another one to play Happy Birthday. The playback was really broken and juddery. It was painful to listen to. Needs fixing! 2: We had to get up and pay the bill at the counter after it was taking some time to arrive (we had to go somewhere else afterwards). The pay-at-table stickers on the tables didn’t seem to be working.

Delicious food , nicest waiter ever , and the best liquor I’ve ever tasted ! We had the chicken skewers, fried aubergine and fritas with alioli. The liquor was crème caramel!

What an amazing spare of the moment find. Fantastic authentic restaurant hidden away from the usual tourist hustle. Excellent quality food and drinks, not rushed. Attentive staff and excellent management. Will certainly be back!

Went on Saturday at 5.00. Very quiet but it was early. Ordered pig cheeks. So so good. Didn't need a knife at all. So tender. Did want some wine, but not cheap so had a beer. Will definitely go again if in the area. Toilets aren't fab, but food makes up for this.

Disappointing food, poor service and overpriced food. Octopus tapas very hard, bravas patatas came in big chunks and after 20 min.....

The best food and service in London, lots of flavor ❤️

We took a trip as a couple to London and upon discovering this spectacular place, we loved it. Nothing like eating good tapas and the service couldn't be more perfect!!!!

Food delicious but drinks very pricey

Had a pleasent dinning experince. Special thanks to Mr Dihan for his service

Our server Dihan was great. Food, Service and Atmosphere was lovely. Live music added an extra touch to the atmosphere. 🤩🤩🥂

What a treat. It was a Monday so quite quiet but the discreet music and colourful decor made for a relaxed and friendly vibe. The staff were polite and attentive and the tapas we tried was amazing! The food was so fresh and prepared with love and care. The desserts were stunning - especially the ice-cream served with them. I was expecting vanilla but was wowed by the cherry!

Came here for lunch with a friend whilst on a weekend trip to London. We were staying at the Travelodge in the same street. We hadn't planned to eat here so just turned up for a late lunch. When we walked in, the restaurant was empty which I thought maybe this place isn't great. I couldn't be more wrong. We just opted for tomato bread to start and paella for two - which was excellent and washed down with a very nice white Rioja. Service was excellent too. Would definitely recommend.

This place honestly should not be on anyone's radar. The tapas are very mediocre and they also have minimum orders on a lot of items. Meaning that if you want to get 1 paella, tough luck, you can't. This is extremely annoying and it's made to make you spend more. Also 30pp for a tapas course is way overpriced. The good part was only the music and atmosphere. Will not return here unfortinately and neither any of our friends.

Very overpriced for small portions of bland food. You would think with the Spanish staff the food would be authentic because Spanish food, especially tapas, is very good, but I was sorely mistaken. I've had better, cheaper tapas at Tapasitos restaurante y bar, and that's all the way in Nürnberg. Also it took them 30 minutes to get my bill, but that might've just been a miscommunication. The guitarist upstairs was great, and the bossa nova classics that he played made for a good atmosphere.

The staff were too intrusive and extremely quick in wanting to get to the dessert without leaving time to finish drinking the wine. Good food but overly expensive.

Lovely food and a great atmosphere! Staff very friendly and welcoming. Definitely have the churros😋

Baso mi experiencia en años atrás, cuando el padre del actual propietario, regentaba el restaurante. A través de la Agenica UK Angency Services, cuyo dueño era un tal Ángel (riojano), me tuvieron trabajando, en lo que ellos llaman “trial” sin condiciones ninguna. Un día completo el día de San Valentín, hace ya años atrás. Haciendo rosas, sirviendo mesas, recogiendo mesas, limpiando ¡Sin parar! Trabajando una jornada completa. A lo cual, yo decía que con 4 o 5h de trabajo ya podrían hacerse una idea. Resumen: me dijeron que iban a contratarme, cosa que jamas sucedió (afortunadamente), me tuvieron trabajando una jornada completa sin retribución ninguna, sin ni siquiera un plato de comida. En fin, esta fue mi experiencia hace años en este local.

Tapas were ok, not great. I give them 4 instead of 3 only because they were in London... Who serves Pan de Tomate at 9pm?! The albondigas were my highlight.

We came here to celebrate my girlfriend’s birthday and the food was absolutely incredible. Beautifully delicious tapas. The service was so attentive and they came out to help with the celebratory decorations. They brought out the birthday cake with sparklers and candles to sing happy birthday. Thank you all for helping to make this special day. I would 100% recommend you to visit this beautiful restaurant.

I booked the restaurant for a long overdue catch up with old friends and wasn’t disappointed. Great food, an excellent selection of wine, wonderful service and decent live music to accompany. I will be going back.

Amazing and great communication from our waiter Mikey, delicious food 100% recommend.

Great food, great company and a wonderful time! More than happy to recommend - good venue for a business meetings or equally a good night out with friend

Amazing food and extremely friendly staff!

Everything about this restaurant is incredible, the food, the service, the atmosphere, everything! Massive shoutout to one of the waiters Mikey, such an incredible waiter & person!

Amazing service from Mikey and fantastic food really recommend

Really good service the food fantastic and the staff really nice but Mikey is the best. Definitely I will come back fully recommend

The worst of the worst, food was incredibly bad as well as service. Ridicolous pricing for such poor quality. Will never go again.

Disappointed. Was hoping to get a taste of Spain in London, but was instead left with salty, overpriced food that made me feel sick to my stomach after the fact. Would not be surprised if some of it was reheated, and it was not worth the 30 pounds per person cost at all.

Disappointed. Food was EXTREMELY salty, and this is by restaurant standards. Poor value too, £30pp didn’t give a great amount of food per person. Had higher expectations, but can’t see myself coming back again.

Dry, overpriced, overly salted, odd music. Best thing: potatoes from the set menu

I love the spanish food here! I always recommend it to anyone I know. Has more flavor than others❤️

Surprisingly good food and atmosphere!

Managers are rude and mistreated their staff.

Extremely dissapointed, very average tapas and expensive for what it is

Great food and very friendly service by Gayantha

Gayantha’s service was impeccable. The food was fantastic and we really enjoyed our meal. Will come again !

Man sollte die Öffnungszeiten anpassen. Online steht „offen“. Wir sind da hingegangen und es war zu.

The best place to get amazing Tapas!! Every dish is delicious, and when you've ordered they come quick and fast, so you might have to juggle plates on the table to accommodate everything😆 Service is very good and polite with some humour too which makes Barcelona a very relaxed, chilled spot to eat out at. One of my favourites, will be back soon😁

Barcelona Tapas ofrece una experiencia culinaria auténtica española con un servicio al cliente excepcional. Cada plato refleja la calidad y el sabor original de la cocina española, presentado de manera profesional y deliciosa. La extensa carta de vinos, repleta de las mejores variedades españolas, añade un toque especial. El ambiente amable y verdaderamente español hace que sea un lugar al que querrías regresar una y otra vez.

Very good food but very slow service - took almost 2 hours for food to come. Understand it is busy but still unacceptable. Wine expensive.

Had the privilege of a works Christmas do here yesterday. The food and wine are second to none, a great experience tasting numerous items all of which were made to order and was perfectly cooked and the flavours are out of this world. The wine and cocktail selections were brilliant. As well as the ambience and the friendliness of the staff. Truly recommend this place as a top place to visit in London

Disappointing. The service was poor it took so long to get your food, when it came it wasn't brilliant. The paella was average I can cook better at home it was over done, the seafood was rubbery and the rice was crunchy in places. Very dissatisfied because it should be so much better considering the price. I read someone say best paella they have ever had I couldn't believe it. I would 100% avoid this restaurant. 2.5 / 5

We absolutely love Spanish tapas and have many favourite restaurants in London that are usually our first point of call. We have walked past this several times and it’s always been busy so have wanted to try it for some time. We ordered the house white wine which was quite nice and ordered 6 tapas from the menu. Two dishes were served hot but the rest were luke warm and at a guess I would say reheated. Most dishes lacked taste and Spanish authenticity. However the Omelette was very nice.

Such a shame as this was always one of our favourites for traditional tapas. Lots of staff around but no focus on our table from start to finish. No bar staff so whilst waiting for table as we arrived 15 mins early we were completely ignored. Manager was busy shouting orders from upstairs where clearly there was Christmas party's, and paid attention to Spanish and Italian customers. Had to try and get staff attention for orders, drinks and menus it was very disappointing and sadly after over 10 years visiting here we won't be back

Don’t let the interior fool you. This place has real soul in the kitchen.