Casa Brindisa in Kensington and Chelsea - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Pues después de días comiendo “comida” fuimos a este español con miedo pero pensamos.. el peor español será mejor que cualquier comida que estamos comiendo.. sorpreson!! Comida riquísima y buen servicio. Recomendable

We have visited Brindisa South Kensington several times in the past and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, but our lunch today was an enormous disappointment. The waiting staff appeared totally uninterested, and delivered the various dishes to our table one after the other in quick succession, giving the impression that they wanted us to eat our meal quickly and vacate the table for the next customers. The tapas, which we shared, were of no more than average quality and certainly not what we had come to expect of Brindisa in the past, but the main dish we chose - arroz negro - was a disaster. We have spent a great deal of time in Spain over the past 40 years and have enjoyed arroz negro on many occasions. Brindisa’s version bore no relation whatsoever to real arroz negro. The squid was overcooked and tough and the rice, which appeared to have been drenched in oil, was heavy and glutinous, and left all three of us feeling quite queasy for the rest of the afternoon. I think that Brindisa, after years of success, has become complacent and is resting on its past reputation. Not only was the food unexciting - the prices did not represent good value for money and the 13.5% service charge was an insult, in view of the poor service we received. We won’t be returning to Brindisa any time soon - if ever.

We have visited Brindisa in Richmond twice in the past and have had great experiences on both occasions. Tonight we went to Brindisa in South Kensington and it was quite disappointing. Amongst other dishes ,we ordered the Txuleta Rubia Gallega (250g) and I was asked how we wanted it cooked. I responded as I usually do for a beef steak dish - "medium rare". At £30 for a tapas dish I was expecting something fairly decent. What we got was disappointing to say the least - a wafer thin minute steak which I very much doubt was 9 ounces and, was so thin, it would have been nigh impossible to cook medium rare. In the age old tradition of not sending a steak back to the kitchen (we all know why) I did not send the steak back. We finished it but it was possibly the the most mediocre steak I've ever had. Visually It had a lovely layer of fat but even this was dry - not the succulent buttery taste you would expect of a sirloin fat. The waitress did ask if everything was ok and I expressed my disappointment regarding the beef to her. She said she would relay my comments to the kitchen. I hope she did. At over £110 for a meal for 2 this is way too expensive for the experience. I don't think we'll be back.

Khushi was absolutely fantastic, she was an absolutely incredible presence and suggested wonderful cocktails. Me and my colleagues WILL be back to visit again because of her amazing service. Highly recommend this place.

Ignorant staff member who didn't want to answer a simple question about the menu Grunted and pointed vaguely at a menu board whilst turning his back Left immediately don't bother

Our second visit to Brindisa, lovely food, but low staff! The place was full due to Valentine’s day, and we could only see 2 waitresses, taking orders, cleaning, serving etc. One of our plates arrived cold but the waitress changed the dish immediately without hesitation!

Very disappointing. The food was mediocre and expensive. (A weird service charge of 13.5% applied, what sure of charge is that?). The service was unprofessional and grumpy. On three occasions waiting staff tried to clear dishes which were still being eaten. Presumably they were hoping we would vacate the table. The ambiance was not particularly pleasant. It was noisy. The tables were placed so close together that I had difficulty vacating my seat without dropping my coat in the neighbours lunch. Not an experience to be repeated.

La nostra cameriera Francesca è stata fantastica. Il cibo era buonissimo, l’atmosfera fantastica, ci siamo divertiti tantissimo. Non vediamo l’ora di ritornare

Siamo stati qui per capodanno, il servizio era ottimo, cibo buono e vino squisitoooo!!! grazie Francesca per questa cena meravigliosa! Ritorneremo sicuramente!!!

We had a relaxed family lunch with just three of us- the food was delicious - the best tortilla that we’ve ever had and the seasonal Ajo Blanca crema - chargrilled baby gems with an almond chestnut sauce with pickled mushrooms was exceptionally good.

We had a lovely dinner at Tapas Brindisa pre-Christmas. The food was delicious, and our server was very helpful. Thank you for a pleasant experience!

The atmosphere friendly with gentle soft music, the food is good, the staff excellent! Will recommend to friends who want great dining out experience.

Very rude staff. The waitress has literally thrown the receipt to us and told us that she is waiting for the table after an hour we had our table and we ordered a bottle of wine and 7 tapas dishes. Food is not good either.

Service was abysmal , our drinks turned up 10 min after our food after asking for them twice, part of the food (which was frankly average) order turned up 15min after the rest yet again after begging for it and the person who dealt with our bill (bald man ) was incredibly rude , uttering « I’m not a which, calculate it yourself » when asked to pay the balance on ONE card because the rest was cash . Expensive , bad service, meh food . Go somewhere else

Lovely date night , food was delicious specially the shrimps !!

We have eaten at Brindisa's a few times over the years at various locations and would recommend and return back. Although we had an issue with food we were served when we visited the South Kensington restaurant in October on this occasion, it was dealt with swiftly and very professionally. What could have been a bad experience with a negative review ended up being a good experience, as a result of the way in which our concerns were managed. It was unclear to us if we were dealing with a manager, as we did not ask and this was not important to us. What was clear was that the person who dealt with the issue, dealt with it in one of the most professional ways we have experienced in a long time. We would continue to return to Brindsa's as our experiences are often good. If the restaurant read this review, the person who served us, informed us that it was his last day before he moved on (To Borough Market from what I recall) and we were both very impressed with the way in which he dealt with our concerns. Our end result was nice, hot, tasty and fresh food.

As a Spaniard myself, I wanted to take my friend to a Spanish restaurant, so after a visit to the V&A museum, we went to this place. We didn’t have a reservation, however we were quickly placed on a table inside. The service was fast, we were attended by 4 different members of the staff during our meal, but all of them were nice. We ordered some dishes to share, since I wanted her to try different things. Be aware that the portions are tiny. We literally got 3 croquetas, 4 prawns in garlic sauce, 2 small eggs with a bit of pisto, and some mussels. Except for the mussels, everything was delicious. The mussels on the other hand, were bland, just boiled, the sauce was tasteless and we didn’t like it. We got 4 small pieces of bread in total, priced at £4, so it was £1 per slice. As a dessert, we had some orange and chocolate cake, which was more like a tart. Apart from the orange on top, it didn’t taste like orange at all, which I didn’t mind, overall it was very nicely prepared. We also had a couple of pacharán. The bill came up to nearly £100, which we thought it was a lot for the amount of food we got. I understand this is London and the restaurant is in one of the poshest areas, but still…Be also aware that VAT is calculated later in the bill, and also service is included, which I’m not a fan of. I have also worked as a waitress when I was younger, so I appreciate the hard work, especially in a busy place like this, but I prefer to decide how much I tip I would like to leave, depending of how good or bad the service is. We both thought, as an experience, it was ok, but we wouldn’t be returning any time soon.

We were asked to wait for 15 min for a table when 5 tables were available. In the end it took us 5 minutes to get seated. Lots of clients left because they didn’t want to wait. Staff clearly didn’t want to bother having too many clients to serve. Took them ages to take our order. Staff was rude. Food was ok. We ordered a dish that was supposed to be for 2 but would really serve one. We won’t recommend or return.

Bad bread. Bad choice changing to that Sallys Bakery. Asda has better bread thanwhat we were served when ordering Pan de la casa. Pan de la casa used to be a great sourdough but instead now is a heavy plaster white thing that can not be called bread. Plus the butter spread doesnt taste anything. You used to offer a nice Spanish olive oil and some vinegar with the bread. Why change? The rest of the food was a bit mediocre. Manager gave us another bread (apparently the good one) but it was horrible too. The papas with sobrasada were ok but not great...... boquerones great, but thats the merit of the producer. The chorizo on bread...and rocket....is a bit sad. I don't know...I ahve been a client of Brindisa for years....and it has really changed. The last time before this one (at Borough Market Brindisa) I said to myself i was going to give it another chance. It was my first time at the brindisa South Kensington but it wasn't good.

Surprised to read reviews from disappointed diners and can only comment on our experience. Very busy crowded lunchtime but service was outstanding. Smart, engaged and knowledgeable. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious - the best of Basque. We couldn’t find anything to fault and everything to praise. The Huevos Rotos and the baby squid and grilled octopus were just fantastic and we really enjoyed everything we ordered. Will definitely return and recommend.

Dreadful place ….lots of tables that hadn’t been cleared from previous occupants . We asked for a table and were greeted with a shrug. We sat at a table that had dirty glasses still on it assuming it would be cleared. We waited 10 minutes before somebody came ….i think it was the manager who was rude and offhand in clearing the table. We left .I assume they were all having a bad day and couldnt cope with the volume. Maybe need to hire a new Manager with better organisational skills.

This restaurant is in the very middle of the main museum area of London, so "tourist central". It's London, it's well located, so it will be (very) expensive and it is ! Nice tapas, friendly/helpful service, great outdoor seating. (13.5% service charge)

The spot is nice to sit outside in the sun but the food is average at best. We had various tapas dishes to share and it was pre prepared. My dessert was inedible. The table next to us had meat and it looked good however. I left my dessert almost untouched and the waitress left it in front of me when clearing and didn’t ask about it. I’d rate the place as an average and overpriced fast food restaurant from my experience.

I cannot tell you about the food. We got a table. The waitress threw the tin down with the cutlery and napkins then literally threw the plates down. We were then ignored for 10 minutes. Despite making eye contact We left I have never ever had this sort of service anywhere. Just because you are ina busy area can you really excuse this sort of staffing? Disgusted And it’s not cheap

Visited with my family. The seafood didn’t taste fresh in our opinion. When addressed the issue to the manager he responded in a tactless way that he believes that everything is fine and perhaps “these are not our tastes” even though we have eaten seafood countless times. Kind of ruined the whole experience. Apart from this the charcuterie board was alright as was the potato tortilla.

Delicious tapas! Food and wine were amazing and fresh. It's a cosy restaurant with vibrant vibes, comes with great service too. We had a few small plates and about two mains to share - all the food were good.

Excellent attentive service throughout our meal even when it got busy. Good recommendations and the dishes were served tapas-like - all well prepared. The chicken with olives was a standout and so were the prawns in garlic and olive oil.

This restaurant was chosen by a friend of mine but I had to pay. The food was OK I suppose but nothing at all special. The main problem was that there was little of it and it was absurdly expensive for what it was. A few bits of chicken for £14 and an absurd £12 for a small bowl of gazpacho. My asparagus dish was three small bits of asparagus in a rather ordinary red sauce for a ridiculous £12. We asked for bread and this rip off joint charged us an outrageous £4.50 for four small pieces of bread, which should in any decent restaurant be free. No butter. To add insult to injury they add on an outrageous 13.5% service charge. Because of the situation I was unable to complain about the bill. I am very unlikely to eat here again, but should I do so, I will wipe out the whole service charge to right the balance.

Inexperienced staff delivering completely inattentive haphazard service, missing many opportunities to generate revenue. No management presence. Food cooking woeful. I run restaurants through London and this visit was eye opening for all the wrong reasons.

Initial impression was of a vibrant and very busy establishment. Our original reservation was for the terrace. This was ignored by the greeter who placed us inside and next to the “Family From Hell”. 4 adults ignoring out of control children shouting and generally obnoxiou! We asked to be moved due to the noise and original booking but was told we could not be even though there was empty tables inside and outside. Anyhow, apart from that and not being able to hear the waitress or each other, the food was excellent, fresh and well portioned. Very fair prices given the location.

As doses são muito pequenas, muito gelo nas bebidas. A quantidade da comida é bebida é super, pequena. Qualidade é ok, mas para comer algo para reconfortar a barriga tem de se pedir muitas coisas, o que vai tornar o preço super excessivo e não vale isso. Não recomendo, não volto.

Good service and lovely selection of Tapas which we both enjoyed greatly. All washed down with a couple of bottles of rose! Good coffee too I have a weakness for the ham croquettes and the deep fried baby squid - chopitos! Well worth a visit!!...

Always the best experience in Brindisa! Nice location to sit on the terrace and enjoy some Coca bread with Jamon with a bottle of sherry, in an ice bucket next to you. Service is great too, especially when Andrea is around. Will soon return!

Friendly service and good food. Don’t expect your food to arrive in any particular order, it just comes when they’ve cooked it in a bit of a random way, but if you can get your head round that then you’ll enjoy some really tasty dishes.

We had a booking disaster at the Royal Albert Hall restaurant and so wandered down to this Tapas. It was a busy night and they squeezed us in and accelerated the service so we could get back to the theatre on time. Very friendly team,...

I was really surprised by how good this was. The fried goats cheese in honey was so good that we had another of them. The staff were all friendly, we had nice food and wine and the restaurant was comfortable despite it being a sunny...

We went without reservations but were seated at the bar. The bartender was our server and very hospitable. The tapas were delicious and were on the level of those served in Barcelona. Good choice of drinks, wine, and beer. (The tap on the beers was...

Absolutely delicious food and very friendly and quick wait staff! Would recommend

Delicious tapas and great service. The chicken thighs with lemon and olive tapenade were very tasty and there was a lovely dressing on the mixed leaves. It was a great place to sit and relax whilst watching the world go by.

Very handy for the museums and Albert Hall. Friendly staff but rather generic good

We had a great time, food and service just great, and big shout out to the wonderful attentive VISH - service was just brilliant ! And also Roxanna ( I think) Thanks.

Great tapas dishes! A lot to choose from! Our waitress, Tamara, was very helpful in making choices. Items were brought just a few at a time so they were warm! The bravas, faba la Gitana, gambas and chorizo were fantastic!

A great tapas for two ahead of our visit to the Albert Hall. A great range, fresh food and an excellent atmosphere. Good job!

My fiancée and I dined at Brindisa just before their closure for renovation and we were so sad to learn that they will be close for 2 months as our evening was amazing! Food was from another world, my favorite was the jamon iberico with...

I wanted to be more impressed from the place but because of the location just feel very touristy! The food was ok, the service a bit fast as they want to serve as many people as possible, the wine expensive and not that great. All...

All fine, but the portion quality + quantity ratio to price, from food to beverages to dessert, was excessive, to put it mildly, even for London.

Service was great, no issues there. Food was nice enough but I don't quite think it's worth the price. I had the chorizo which was extremely chewey so I ended up leaving most of it. The portion is decent though. Getting a few plates ends...

Warm Welcome. Prefer 4 tapas a salad and a main The crab croquettes was average as was the padrons and the patatas bravas could have been fried for longer. The salad was absolutely awful- bunch of leaves with little seasoning. The octopus main was good...

Medioker restaurang i bra läge. Helt ok men inget vi åker tillbaka till,ä. Kallt och dragit. Vimsig servitris, kom med...

Les tapas sont vraiment bonnes. On y retrouve des éléments de la tradition espagnole. Le service est aimable et le...

A great location in South Kensington. We, two of us, arrived without reservations mid-week and were seated in an area just off the open kitchen which was great. Seeing the chefs prepare the dishes is all part of the experience, and since one of us...

We were walking in the area with no particular food in mind. We were debating various options but I am SOOO glad we chose this place. It would be a destination in future. Everything we had was very good and the menu was very interesting....

Really enjoyed the food. The quality was good and the outside area was nicely heated, however service was slow, I had to call someone over to take our order

Wonderful anniversary dinner with husband and the little one! Everything we had was delicious, the vibe of the place and of the square (we were outside) made our experience even better. Ham croquettes, cheese, salads, shrimps - try everything

Tapas Brindisa it is always a good option for spanish tapas. Comfy food on a chill environment nice drinks and staff. There is not how to error here. This time we order the fish from the menu, and as the waiter said it was a...

This is a very good place to eat before a concert or other event at the Albert Hall. The service is efficient and the food is excellent - particular mention for the goat's cheese with honey!

A great place for Saturday night out. It was very busy but waitress was great and food delicious. At last a proper tortilla served like a slice of cake. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients , perfect manchego.

21 Aug / so thank you for giving us a table a short notice. But not giving us an umbrella for some shade because of a breeze blowing, apparently dangerous - while restaurants right next door to us has their umbrellas open. Thank you for...

It was a really good experience, fast service and nice waiters. We came here for a fast lunch (we ate some snacks and some sides) and they were really cured. Good value for money considering the zone.

Cadre agréable, grande table très spacieuse pour notre famille de 6 personnes. Serveur très sympathique et souriant. Les tapas étaient...

nice venue close to Royal Albert hall for pre performance dinner . tasty dishes and variety of dishes . waitress very friendly prompt efficient .

We had lunch, 4 tapas dishes which were all lovely. It gets very busy so I would suggest reserving a table. Lovely spot on a semi-pedestrianised area so we sat outside. Relaxed. Great staff.

Accidentally ended up here and so glad we did! The food is outstanding. Black/squid risotto was something else (don’t have a picture because it disappeared immediately)! Great Spanish food and atmosphere and can’t wait to be back .

Enjoyed a lovely dinner in a warm summer evening outside. We had a cheese board, croquetas, fried goat cheese, and squid ink rice with king prawns. Mind if you want the lamb as it’ll take 45 min to prepare (sad we did not have enough...

Great food but when there’s four on a table bit unfortunate that prawns in squid ink rice and razor clams come in 3’s! Perhaps this should be clearer!!!

We had a fantastic family lunch here . The food, wine and service were brilliant. We enjoyed the raiser clams, our daughter loved the Iberico ham and the orange and cod salad was a great mix of flavors. The Potatoes were so crispy and tasty!...

Chaîne de restaurants de spécialités espagnoles. Carte simple et bien ciblée. Vin très correct. Prix londoniens sans plus rapport qualité...

Incredible food. Not one bad dish! Coming back again when I can! The best Spanish food with ingredients straight from the Iberian peninsula.

This place is lovely. The food is very nice indeed as are the drinks. We had a few sharing plates and all were very good. The Sangria was exceptional and I had a white wine and rose which I enjoyed. The staff were all extremely...

"‘Boards for two’ ludicrously small portions. Inadequate for one person never mind two & for £25!!! Tourist trap rip-off. We will not return & will advise others to avoid." Frankly don’t believe the high praise reviews….

Really tasty, just what you want from a lunch time tapas. Family visit, staff very quiet. popular, and deservedly so

This is my favourite restaurant in South Kensington and has a consistently high standard whenever I visit. The food is beautifully created and well presented and the staff are fabulous.

A great tapas place. Fantastic outdoor seating with heat lamps. Friendly waiter. The lamb shoulder was very tasty.

We enjoyed a nice Bottle of the Finca Allende Bianco and some bruschetta, tortilla espanola, the broccoli, the patatasBravas, and everything was quite delicious!

Some years since my last review and I have to say that standards have been maintained. If you want to eat outside at lunchtime then you may have to wait. We found vacant tables inside although they are close together if you are having confidential...

Really charming staff and great atmosphere but food was disappointing - soggy and cold sadly but made up by good company!

Absolutely wonderful. Friendly, efficient staff. Good service. Buzzy atmosphere. Fresh, delicious food and good size orations. Reasonable prices. Can’t fault it.

We had a meal here before going to a gig at the Albert Hall, arriving about 5pm. It was fairly quiet but soon got busy. Choice of food was varied and the serving staff provided some great recommendations. Good choice of wine, cocktails and other...

It was such a lovely restaurant, great food & service but a shame we were sat at the back next to all the staff eating

In the word of Craig on Strictly: FAB-UL-OUS! We had the most delicious lunch for a sibling reunion and we would love to return next time we do it!

We had a table booked here on the day Storm Eunice decided to grind the country to a halt and contacted to cancel, we were then fortunate enough to still make it to the capital so decided to turn up on the off chance our...

Lovely cosy place. Authentic and delicious. A little over priced but it is South Ken at the end of the day! You’re paying for a beautiful atmosphere. I’d go back!

We was delighted.... We needed to be served quickly. They also advise us also to be quick (why I don't know).

Popped in for lunch after super visit to V&A - excellent service by Francesca and the late delivery of the chicken was quickly resolved by the excellent Vincenze. What a superb range of drinks - alcohol free Estrella wow! And the Ssngria was really well...

Have to say we visit here at least once a year when we are in London. This time service was a bit slow but did not bother us. As usual the food was excellent, and still reasonable.

We really loved Brindisa tonight! The food was super good and the staff very welcoming and attentive, especially our waiter Vincenzo who looked after us and made sure we were happy with everything. We will definitely be back! Croquettas, jamon and gambas our favourites.

Staff were helpful and attentive. The food was amazing after great suggestions from our waitress. We will definitely be back soon.

Absolutely the worst service imaginable no one available to take your order the order comes wrong but they’re very quick to bring the bill and get you out as quickly as possible food is average

Not an ideal table at the top of the stairs down to the toilets. Food was good, service a little slow

Visited this restaurant today after a super visit to V&A museum. Had 4 tapas …1 good ( prawns) other 3 were disgusting ! The squid rice was almost inedible and the patatas bravas were dry and hard. Very disappointed but hey Ho I won’t be...

We were shown to funny little table at back of restaurant almost under the stairs. The food was excellent and service was good but absolutely no atmosphere. Maybe you should try sitting there to see how it feels.

The host and many of the staff need to be retrained on service etiquette, especially for visiting tourist during these times. I highly recommend you pass on this restaurant to avoid frustration and a rude attitude

Our reservation was on sat at 9 pm for a party of 5. At 9.45 we were asked if we wanted anything else because the kitchen would close at 10. When our food arrived was cold like it was left on the side and when...

Lovely food and great service, will definitely visit again! Really recommend the Tortilla!

I am so glad we booked to come here after a show at the Royal Albert Hall. It was fully booked and they were turning people away. Admittedly it was a Saturday night. We had to wait 5 mins for our table so got seat...

Fabulous place with excellent service and food was amazing. Great varied menu. We were a party of 7 adults and one child and every one of us thoroughly enjoyed it and will return

The welcome wasn't as pleasant, however the food more than made up for it and could not fault one dish. The prawns were sweet and delicious, the rest was perfect!

No nonsense restaurant with basic decor and good, casual food. We had a pleasant server and quick service.

Brilliant food and very friendly staff. They made our anniversary special

Great food delivered swiftly as usual. We were even treated to complimentary churros with a candle in to celebrate a birthday. Thank you! :-)