Cubana in Lambeth

Wicked food , great staff and the best strawberry Daiquairi,s ever.

Great place in the evening but don’t criticise the bar maids cocktail making skills by saying no bueno as they get upset and get security to have a word . Definitely won’t be back here anytime soon.

Lovely meals , very busy , sangria 😋.

The food was delicious, we were sitting outside in the terrace and the ambient was great , heated live fire and covered terrace.

Food incredible as always. Juanmi is an amazing chef and the environment is simply incredible.

A truly great dining experience. Querky, interesting and very delicious. The food is amazing. Great cocktails ( we had a Habana) and beer. Really interesting decor with lots of historical pictures. Great music. Nice friendly staff and very attentive. Oh and did I mention the food? Wow, beautifully balanced spices with tasty dips and sauces. We had a sharing platter and Prawns with rice and plantain. Sooo nice. Highly recommended by a retired chef. Enjoy.

Food was very sweet, arguably ordered the wrong options

Excellent food, but some people may not find the staff "friendly" because they originally speak Spanish. Yes, I'm from the Caribbean. Picture Lester Corzo. Cuban. Having lived in Curaçao and Venezuela as a child, food from that region is not heavily seasoned. If you want that, you have to eat Jamaican food in London!

This place is one of the best if not the best latin bars in London. The music is authentic and the DJs know how to get the crowd going. Five star entertainment.

Thank you krishy for your service, we had a good time here. Food was delicious

Lovely atmosphere. Prices higher than in Cuba but great experience!

TERRIBLE! Not only was the food not good and definitely not authentic (I was born in Cuba) but the restaurant itself is literally abysmal. You walk in and there is art on the walls of the very dictatorship that made so many Cubans flee or DIE. if you have any morality at all, skip this restaurant. You won’t even be missing much considering the food was less than average. UPDATE!!! In reply to the owners ridiculous comment: I am not from Miami. But, Cuba is highly represented in Miami because a lot of Cubans live there. Not sure why this owner has an issue with that. Maybe they were never able to live in Miami. But the thing that their comment did was just further prove how they support the Cuban regime. There are NOT pictures from all eras of Cuba. There is not a single picture of Celia Cruz which is extremely customary at a Cuban restaurant because she is an extremely important person to Cuban culture. Instead, you have Fidel Castro propaganda plastered on the wall with calls for the revolution. It’s one thing to say you have different parts of history on the walls but there is a mural of Castro…there is no explaining that other than you support the atrocities he committed due to your ignorance. And my next point, the food was NOT authentic. The only authentic Cuban food that exists are from Cubans and I’m starting to doubt this owner is even Cuban. If they are, I would like to say you have betrayed your island and this isn’t political. The Cuban government kills. Your restaurant celebrates that. Absolutely disgusting and shameful.

Went here for an end of night cocktails. Drink seemed very watered down. Service was very poor. Took 10 mins to pay the bill even though they were not that busy.

Tourist trap. Attract by the proposal: "happy hours coktails", we went to the cubana to have a drink. 1 beer + 2 mohito of low quality, full of mint and ice glass. About 17 pounds for that and a maney change lower than expected.....

Nice place, friendly staff and excellent dinner.

Food was great and service was great - thanks Max!!

Delicious food. Max was very nice and friendly. We'll be back

Didnt have the food but the drinks were good. Went in for happy hour and had a good time.

An amazing underrated gem for authentic Cuban food! Our server Alejandro was amazing and helpful with our selection of food and juices, making everything fresh to perfection. Don’t miss this place you will be transported straight to the island. 10/10 🇨🇺🇨🇺🇨🇺

That was my second time at Cubana and I wasn't disappointed :) The food was amazing, service very nice, I'm sure I'll be back.

Delicious food with amazing flavours, staff was very kind and polite. Krishy was my server, 2 for 1 drinks for outstanding 👍 Will come back to try some more food. Thank you.

Been a couple of times Good food Good service Good outdoor seating

We tried chicken wings and they served happy hour drinks on Sunday until Sunday and we tried Long Island ice tea and senorita picante we really enjoyed our date night we were served by by kind Krishy she was very polite.

All dishes was big and very tasty. Recommend!

I really like this place! Great atmosphere and most importantly delicious and fresh food.

Had a great experience at this Cuban restaurant! The Cuban sandwich was delicious, with perfect flavors, and the chicken wings were crispy and juicy. The mixed tapas plate was a great variety of tasty bites. The service was quick, and the staff were friendly. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Cuban food!

The food does not seem Cuban because of the amount of spice it contains, Cuban food does not contain spice except in exceptions and to the taste of the consumer. Nobody is Cuban here, 👈🏻 something that I find strange to understand in a Cuban Restaurant, where the waiters do not speak Spanish either hahaha. Anyway, we arrived and it was just us, it seemed like it was closed, we asked anyway and they told us they were open. The black beans were a little acidic, I think they had been reheated for several days anyway...I don't recommend it! Not GOOD Cuban food. It is an attempt to cook and sell Cuban food.

Food was amazing and great service by Krishi

The food is very good, excellent service and customer service, the drinks are on point. And I want to give special merits to those in the kitchen ❣️the mere master chef 😎Alberto and Jefferson 💪 10/10

Un lugar maravilloso con deliciosa comida. Nuestro camarero, Tom, fue muy atento con nosotros y amablemente explicó partes del menú que preguntamos. La comida era fresca y realmente fantástico. ¡Volveremos!

Fantastic place, with really good choices of food and mazing cocktails, a must in London!

It's a drinking place, don't come to eat. Food was pretty stale and tasteless. For drinking there's great deals and the drinks we had weren't too bad.

We had a great cheerful dinner before the theatre. Tom, our server, was helpful and got us in and out quickly before the show.

Tom was a great server and we had a lovely meal.

Comida deliciosa y buen ambiente x happy hour era genial y Tom estaba comprobando en nosotros para asegurarse de que estábamos bien! Gracias por una hermosa noche x

The male waiter with the ponytail was rude to us and made it seem as though we were trying not to pay but in reality he had gotten the maths wrong. He did not apologise and he made us feel very small. Upsetting as we are regular Cubana goers and we love this place.

The food is just ok, the service was slow, and the margaritas were too sour.

Great little bar but jeez service at the bar upstairs was shockingly slow. Didn't have food so unable to say how this was.

Great food for good prices nice outside space with heat lamps very cosy

Rude waiters with re-heated food. Not worth it.

Delicious food chicken wings were outstanding, krishy was very good and friendly

Absolutely loved my experience at Cubana in Waterloo! The food was incredible—authentic Cuban flavors that transport you straight to Havana! From the tender lechón asado to the crispy tostones, every dish was bursting with flavor. The atmosphere was lively and fun, but what really made our visit stand out was the brilliant service from our waiter, Mo. He was super attentive, friendly, and made fantastic recommendations. It’s rare to find such top-notch service paired with amazing food. Highly recommend this gem—can't wait to return! 🌟✨ TNT PhotoPersonality - YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Krishy was excellent with her recommendations and service. Would visit again!!

Thank you krishy for your recommendations we loved the delicious food see you.again

Krishy was fantastic and very quick with her service

A bit different with some v nice dishes, probably best with a bunch of friends and taking advantage of the cocktails :-) Prawns were excellent 👌

My go to whenever I visit London!

A fantastic meal tonight. Superb food served promptly. Happy Hour cocktails a real bonus!

Thank you krishy for your quick service, amazing food and drinks. We will visit again

I love how they smoothie with fresh fruits, the food taste so good and we were served by Krishy.

Alejandro the best best most handsome most intelligent waiter I have ever known

Excellent service from Alejandro!!! Good treatment and above all attention. I will return

Alejandro good service and incredible place

Food was delicious. The Cuban sandwich was tasty. No complaints about the service or food here. Would eat here again

IIt's been a long time since I've experienced customer service this disappointing. From the security staff to the waiters and bartenders—every interaction fell horrible. There’s definitely room for improvement, and someone needs to address it seriously. The food didn’t help either—it looked ugly and 3 days old. Unfortunately, I left feeling faaar from impressed.

Food is absolutely crazy 🤣. They open cans and frozen stuff and just throw it on a plate. The atmosphere is pretty nice tho.

Cool place for lunch! Look the food was cool and the music was fun. But! If you want world, world class service! This place is on point! I'd be surprised if the young man who served us is there when we are next in town because he's going places.

Banger happy hours deal, great service!

Really enjoyed dinner here. Good options and excellent service..and a great happy hour for cocktails

Very nice place. I highly recommend it. The food was very delicious. The only drawback was that the manager is unpleasant to customers. We had a bad experience because we didn't speak the language.

It looks more like a bar than a restaurant, so I’ve never got around to visit. It turns out, they are open in the daytime, and their food is good. I had Tortilla (omlette), Quimbobo (Okra stew), and a bowl of black beans. Yes, it was probably more than I needed, but everything was delicious. The decor is bear and everything screams boozy bar. I felt out of place, but I would happily go back there for lunch when there is no loud music and drunken people.

1st time back for year's on our wedding anniversary which was in Cuba. Hasn't changed and still reminds us of our holidays and wedding in Cayo Guillermo.

Disappointing! Used to go here after work and recommended it for a pre-theatre meal with family. Poor service matched by the food and atmosphere. Needs some investment.

3.5 stars. Food is ok, 2 plates didn't turn up, service ok, atmosphere depends where you are seated.

We ate today and the portions were very good and all the staff treated us luxuriously. Very advisable place if you want homemade food at a good price

I can’t recommend this place enough!!!!

Amazing vibe, drinks, and food. Thank you for your wonderful attention, Bryan, Sushan, and Asael.

We had an absolutely amazing Christmas party here! The buffet food was delicious, service by Bryan, Sushan and Asael was excellent, the cocktails were fantastic, and the DJ kept the energy high all night. Everything was so well-organised, and the atmosphere was perfect for celebrating the festive season. Highly recommend for any event or celebration!

Good cocktails and a really nice vibe with good music. The service was slow but friendly. Would recommend the happy hour menu

I went to eat and the service was excellent. We tried chef Juanmi's ribs and they were delicious. To finish, Bea offered some cocktails that were delicious. I loved the strawberry one. I will definitely return

kinda rude staff - should be more welcoming and friendly.

Highly recommended, food and service, I will return.

Our experience at **Cubano Restaurant in Waterloo** was extremely disappointing. The three of us arrived for dinner to find the restaurant completely empty, as evident in the photos and video I shared. Despite the ample space, we were refused the simple request to put two small tables together to have enough room for our food and drinks. It’s baffling that such a minor accommodation couldn’t be granted in a large, empty restaurant. Instead, we were expected to squeeze onto a tiny table that clearly wasn’t practical for our group. Feeling unwelcome and frustrated by the lack of flexibility, we chose to leave rather than endure an uncomfortable dining experience. For a restaurant with no other customers, it’s shocking how little effort was made to provide basic hospitality. I cannot recommend Cubano based on this encounter—service and guest comfort should always come first, especially when there’s no reason not to accommodate reasonable requests.

Excellent food and atmosphere. We were served by Krishy. Thank you

The only time I regret that I'm not the type that snaps pictures of my food. Wonderfully quaint Cuban restaurant with mouthwatering dishes. First time for me trying this cuisine and I will be looking out for more Cuban eateries in the future.

Love this place. Great for pre-theatre. Perfect location for Old Vic theatre. Delicious food, happy hour, what more do you need!!

Food and drinks were fantastic and Max provided a great service, thank you. Will definitely be coming back.

Great place for dinner. Good food, good atmosphere, good service, and no need to make reservations (at least not in the middle of the week)

Great service and food. The Chef, Juanmi, excellent.

Everything and everyone was great. Food was delicious.

Have been here a few times over the years - consistently great!

Reccomend the alligator. Had some great service from Ty

The food was lovely and they managed to squeeze us in last minute, couldn't appreciate it more! Taib was great, thank you so much :)

Great service and friendly staff Taib was amazing!

Ty was really kind and gave quick service. Very nice waiter!

Fantastic cocktails and nice tapas to go with. Our server Taib was great, made us feel very welcome.

Taib was the man. Measured our bellies to perfection with his recommendations. Cracking guy.

Food great, service very friendly & accommodating. Highly recommend.

First time at cubana. Wished I knew about the place sooner....great food, great staff especially TY who was awesome!

This place was a really nice surprise! Great atmosphere, felt very authentic, relaxed and friendly. Food was really good, especially the chicken wings with the sauce and the hummus trio! And a mention to the amazing Dani, he suggested the best drinks to accompany the food and his service was impeccable, friendly and really knowledgeable! Will definitely come back!

Food was delicious, thank you to Taib for the service!

Taib was an amazing waiter. Very attentive. The food was good. The atmosphere was amazing.

Wonderful meal, vibey music, excellent service, Tai outdone himself with how he served us

Tai was excellent, great service with a friendly smile

Food was great and Taib was awesome

Amazing food and great service by Tail!!

Atmosphere was great! And Taib’s service was excellent - super friendly and really quick.

The food was perfect and Taib was an excellent server! We will be back!

Very polite waiter and very good service. We will be back. Served by Taib

Served by Taib who deserves special mention for being gr8.