El Metro in Hammersmith and Fulham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I don't recommend it, the food is mediocre, no flavor at all. It seemed expensive to pay 50 pounds per person for what the dishes were. You can eat much better in London for those prices.

worst of my staying in london and i have more days left

We went to see the Chelsea field, and when we went to ask for a table the owner told us that she only accepted cash and we could only stay half an hour to have a drink. Typical Spanish, for black money, of course...

Great place to eat Spanish food in London! Paella and pollo con chorrizo are some of the dishes that i tried recently on my trip in London! We were a group from Greece and we found a place to eat at night where most of the restaurants in London stop serving dinner! The people who work there were friendly and the quality of food was great which is a very important factor for a restaurant!

-Great service, very nice and friendly staff. Generous portion size. -Wide range of food options on the menu. -Nice atmosphere. Overall, I enjoyed the meal here, will return again and try other dishes as well.

I'm Spanish, I have thought of many variants to write this review and only one sums it up perfectly, not bad food, worse. The quality and quantity of the food was minimal and the price for what was served was through the roof and beyond

The menu at El Metro is a true celebration of traditional Spanish cuisine, offering a tantalizing array of tapas that are perfect for sharing. Each dish is crafted with the utmost care and showcases the rich, bold flavors that Spain is renowned for. To start, the **patatas bravas** are an absolute must-try. The potatoes are perfectly seasoned and topped with a smoky, spicy bravas sauce that has just the right amount of kick. Paired with the creamy aioli, this dish is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. Another standout is the **gambas al ajillo**. The prawns are succulent and cooked to perfection, bathed in a fragrant garlic and chili oil that’s impossible to resist. The aroma alone is enough to make your mouth water! No visit to El Metro is complete without indulging in the **paella**. Whether you opt for the seafood, mixed, or vegetarian version, you’re in for a treat. The rice is infused with saffron and cooked to perfection, with each grain absorbing the rich, complex flavors of the broth. The generous portions of seafood, meats, or vegetables add a satisfying heartiness to the dish. To complement the food, the wine list offers a curated selection of Spanish wines that perfectly enhance the dining experience. The staff are knowledgeable and eager to help you find the perfect pairing for your meal. El Metro restaurant is a culinary haven for anyone seeking an authentic taste of Spain in London. The combination of exquisite food, a lively atmosphere, and impeccable service makes it a dining experience that you’ll want to repeat again and again. Whether you’re a tapas aficionado or a first-time explorer of Spanish cuisine, this restaurant promises an unforgettable journey for your taste buds!!

We ordered two bitter coffees, two little bowls of soup with soaked bread topped up with a fried egg and one plain tasteless small sea food salad to share. We asked for some oil and vinegar to season it, and for this, we had been charged separately £2.50, including a voluntary tip of £4.17 (that was automatically included in the total amount). The waiter refused to remove the charge. When challenged, we were told that olive oil has gone up in Spain. I pointed out that there was no indication that this came under a separate charge. However, the waiter dismissed my concern in an offended manner, and we ended up paying a full amount of £37.52!

I really like this place, have been several times now and think the food is good with a good selection of Tapas. Each tapa is a reasonable size and big enough for sharing.

Spaniard approved 💯 We went to watch the Euros final here and loved it. Special mention to the tortilla, gazpacho, pimientos del padrón and crema catalana, all very good and reminded me of home! Great little place and will be sure to be back!

Very enjoyable experience, lovely paella, affordable and good quality. AmaIg service too

Overwhelming average (perhaps below average…), very expensive! £28 for a jug of sangria… I’ll leave it at that. Staff were friendly and attentive, however food wasn’t great. My partner and I shared a jug of sangria, plate of jamon and manchego - £60!

We met our friends who were visiting London. We just thought it looked good so decided to give it a try. We had a great lunch. The waiters were friendly and helpful. They made us feel welcome. The food was excellent. Would recommend for a quick bite or a couple of beers 😊👍

I recently had a fantastic experience at El Metro restaurant. To start, I enjoyed an amazing burger, and the papas bravas with prawns were absolutely delicious. The standout, though, was the tremendous customer service provided by Restaurant Manager Cande. Thank you, and I’ll definitely be back!

It says ‘they are the most copied tapas place’. I’m really hoping that nobody copies the owners attitude or arrogance! I had such a bad experience here, it was recommended that i visit given i am just two minutes away. There was an issue in relation to the service charge (which is interesting, because i can see a recent review about this also). He tried to add on service charge of £3 even though i was sitting at the bar. The owner spoke to me very rudely and needs to learn how to talk to other people.I really do NOT recommend that you go here- the owner needs to go on a course about how to have manners and respect customers.

This place is definitely worth visiting, the staff here are really welcoming and very friendly, which is always so nice. Although the menu prices are expensive it’s definitely enjoyable coming here in a group and ordering a variety of foods. The food is amazing and always served at a good standard. I recommend the mackerels the most!

I think this would’ve been better on a sunny day when you could sit outdoors! Service was 10/10, everyone working there was so lovely. The food was decent but not the best tapas I’ve ever had. House wines were pretty expensive for moderate wine, next time I’d order sangria instead. Overall I enjoyed myself but there are better tapas places in London!

OK Food. But the general manager left us a sour taste at the end. We wanted the service charge removed so we could allocate it solely to the lady who served us and was fantastic (Rebecca), She'd finished her shift by this stage and the service went south from the service manager so we're reluctant to leave him a tip. We said wed happily vome back next day. He's now lost a cuatomer for good..

Love this place and especially Cande the lovely manager who makes it all happen.

Really beautiful place, amazing Spanish food

It was such a nice place to hang out Sooo good food and friendly service

Visite this place after 15 yrs. It's nice to know it's still with same ownership..

Outstanding... Amazing food, incredible staff all while it was very busy right before a Chelsea home game. Excellent all round!

The service was horrible, the waiter is very rude and mean. Food isn’t fresh and prices are high for the quality offered. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Amazing experience and so good spanish food. I’ll come back

Lovely little place, been here a few times now…great food…highly recommend the chorizo picante, prawns, pork belly, croquettes and potato bravas…great drink selection, margarita are great, and lovely staff that provide great service as well as being super friendly! Sat outside here feels like I’m almost in Spain!

We had such a delightful lunch! Excellent food and service. We got 6 tapas and a paella for two, the portion is generous so that was definitely too much food for two people, I would recommend /suggest 4 tapas more than enough. The freshness of the food, added herbs and spices, beautiful flavor compositions are outstanding! If you’re lucky and weather is nice, you can enjoy lunch in the beautiful garden as well. Really good size of delicious food and 2 drinks per person at the total of £155, which we thought was super fair for the food, quality and location. Will definitely go back!

Our server was the best part of the experience, she was kind & attentive. We ordered the Seafood Paella & the Lasagna Bolognese. Honestly, the seafood wasn’t great. It was rubbery & didn’t taste too fresh. The Lasagna was okay but honestly it tasted store bought.

Incredible service, accompanied by unbeatable food, despite our lack of fluency with the language, the staff's effort to explain each dish to us was absolute. All that remains is to thank the team for the experience!! THANK YOU!!

We went to see Chelsea's field (Stamford Bridge) and we found this restaurant. Upon entering we got a pleasant surprise, a Spanish food restaurant. Highly recommended the tortilla with chorizo, the spicy chorizitos and. 100% recommended for its food, its service, its atmosphere and its attention. Both Abraham and Candela treated us 10.

Delightfully international. Yum, Yum.

What a great place. The grilled calamari it’s a most. They were so busy and got us a table right away. Gracias por el buen servicio. Olé!!!!!

I went to El Metro 10+ times and it never disappointed. Beautiful interiors and it also has a great spot outside that you can enjoy all year round. Tasty menu and very fair prices considering the area.

Expetacular experience 💯x💯 recommended, we were a large group and the service was great, the typical Spanish food as it should be, everything we ordered recommended spicy sausages, garlic chicken and some grilled calamari that looked like it was in a Malaga beach bar

We went as a group of 6 friends for dinner and we couldn't have been more comfortable. The atmosphere is cozy and typically Spanish, including the music. We loved the food, especially the knuckle. We couldn't enjoy the terrace because it was very cold, but in summer it must be very good there. Special mention for Cande, the waitress, we let ourselves be guided by her and she even got the wine right!!!! Totally recommended site.

The food is very good, especially the spicy chorizos and lamb. The waiters are very friendly and pleasant, if you want to eat Spanish food in London this is your place, I would definitely return again!!

Should‘ve read the reviews first. There were just a few guests on a friday night. The senior waiter was not nice at all! They charge a 21 PERCENT SERVICE CHARGE WITHOUT TELLING YOU. They even don’t say on the website or menu!!! And for that they offer anything else than good service. NEVER AGAIN. Ask for a detailed bill before paying!

Brilliant little piece of Spain in SW LONDON.lovely family business💃🤷

Live nearby and love the slightly quirky atmosphere. Like something out of Amélie . Great spot for tapas, and the location over the district lines tracks just adds to the ambiance.

Huge serving of paella says good for two but its actually enough for 3 people. Highly recommend Spanish Tripe its soo good. The tripe is sooo soft and easy to eat. Spanish sardines serving was actually big i was expecting small sized sardines😅 the service was also amazing. We were attended to accordingly.

Most of the dishes we ordered were from Iceland. That was the 2nd time I’ve visited, I won’t go a 3rd. Wine was good

Very bad food, greasy, tasteless, and does not reflect the reality of Spanish food

food is wonderful, staff are lovely and the atmosphere is excellent

Busy for a reason. Authentic, well prepared food at fair prices. Wine list is short but good choices. Booking on match days is essential.

rustic but very good place. I tasted the Valencian paella and it was excellent, as were the ingredients.

My go to when meeting friends & family in the area. Really good food, great atmosphere and the service is excellent. Thoroughly recommend.

Great atmosphere with super friendly and helpful staff and tasty food. Thanks you guys!

I did not get my order. I GOT AN orden from another restaurant

EXELLENT ! EXCELLENT FLAVOR & VERY FAST DELIVEERY! THANK YUO!...

Nice service and decent food. But the portions were well below expectations

Paella tasty and bbq steak sandwich amazing thanks

Après un bon match à l'anglaise nous avons bien mangé super service ,beau plat et bon copieux. Asta pronto....... Tim

Fantastic experience. Beautiful food. Fantastic and quick service. Will definitely visit again when in London 🇪🇸

O no tuvimos suerte en lo que pedimos o todo está muy malo, comida recalentada en el microondas, la sopa de pescado es una salsa de tomate agria con dos gambas, dos langostinos y alguna almeja ... los calamares en su tinta dejan mucho que desear, los calamares en trocitos pequeños y la salsa aguada, las sardinas sin limpiar y sin ningún gusto, las albóndigas de lata con la misma salsa de la sopa y algo de agua.... lo único que se salva es la pechuga de pollo a la plancha. El servicio correcto, y el ambiente demasiadas mesas para el sitio que tiene dentro del local. Un error la decisión de cenar allí.

I really Love this Spanish Restaurant and the customer service. Every time I come to London I have ‘Cordero el Metro’. This is delicious. I recommend it .

Such a lovely place for dinner, we sat outside with blankets and it was very cosy. Service was outstanding, staff are so friendly and welcoming. Food was delicious with good size portions and best of all they are v dog friendly!

Go in here every time we go to watch Chelsea. Great little place for beers, however, last time I was overcharged and I believe it was deliberate. Such a shame, but won’t trust them again.

Food was average, the waiter was lovely but the manager was very rude, aggressive and intimidating. We didn’t want to pay the service charge which is actually optional as it states on the gov website, but he was having none of it and stormed over to us and asked us what the problem is with a frown on his face. He was so intimidating that one of my friends ended up just paying the £20 SC so he would let us leave. I won’t be returning unfortunately as that kind of attitude is not very nice.

A wonderful evening spent here. Food was excellent, location is great and the outdoor seating on a summer evening was fab. Staff friendly, good drinks choice.

Authentic food and a good Service

The service is amazing 🤩, food was very good, I would recommend you to try seafood paella 🥘 and grilled sea bass 🐟

Almost 3 years on since my last Chelsea home game and I arrived early enough (c545pm) on Wed 30 Aug to secure an outside table at my favourite pre match restaurant, which is a short walk from Stamford Bridge stadium. Always a friendly welcome and I love the food and drink here. On this occasion, an Estrella beer while reviewing the menu and then 3 tapas dishes (grilled sardines, sauteed chicken breast and potato with a light garlic mayonnaise) with a large glass of the house red wine. All good portion sizes for tapas and all superb ! Point to note - it was cash only (this may be a match day arrangement).

Poor food, thats not Spanish. The waiter is rude, when you ask for tap water he refuses and brings you bottled? When you ask to remove the service charge because he is rude, arrogant, the food is cold, salty and not enjoyable, he refuses? Never go here. Overpriced for this food.

I came here after delivering my 18yo niece to BIMM, opposite. Excellent food. I had tripe madrileña - if you're not sure about tripe, do give this paprika-rich, soup/stew a try, you'll love it. And padrón peppers and fried, sliced aubergine ("berenjenas"). All excellent. Service was reserved, there when you wanted it, not annoyingly in your face - perfectly judged. I hope I'll have an excuse to go again.

Opted for the set lunch menu, which we had to request upon being left with the regular menu. For starters, the charcuterie board was nice but the pork skewers were dry and tasteless. The paellas (seafood and chicken) were pleasant and the portion size was really decent. Service was lovely, it was nice to sit outside with blankets offered.

Creo que la comida muy española no era... Una pena... No se puede engañar así a los clientes...

Prawns were undercooked and the garlic and white wine sauce tasted to be lemon juice. Steak was over cooked and tasteless. Disappointing to say the least. Paella did look good

Almost 3 years on since my last Chelsea home game and I arrived early enough (c545pm) to secure an outside table at my favourite pre match restaurant, which is a short walk from Stamford Bridge stadium. Always a friendly welcome and I love the food and drink here. On this occasion, an Estrella beer while reviewing the menu and then 3 tapas dishes (grilled sardines, sauteed chicken breast and potato with a light garlic mayonnaise) with a large glass of the house red wine. All good portion sizes for tapas and all superb ! Point to note - it was cash only (this may be a match day arrangement).

Encontramos el local por casualidad esta semana durante las vacaciones en Londres. Buscábamos, mientras paseábamos, un sitio para comer antes de visitar el campo del Chelsea. De hecho, hasta que no entramos no nos dimos cuenta que eran españoles. Disfrutamos de un ambiente y una comida muy agradable. Sin duda, un local recomendable.

Great food and service, great location.

I always go to this restaurant when I visit London. The food is wonderful and very authentic. The staff is professional, attentive and kind. The best Spanish tapas in London!

Superb service with wide variety of choices. It was my dad's first experience having Spanish cuisine and he enjoyed all dishes.

Pricy and not the best. Nice outside location

Si no podéis hacer comida Española, Por falta de producto, o por lo que sea. No la hagáis!! Estáis denostando gravemente algo que es sin duda lo mejor que tenemos, nuestra gastronomía

I am 12 years old. And that wars the best burger ( A Caballo ) of my Life. The FRESH Orange Juice is very very good. 5 STARS

Our large party had a wonderful time at El Metro last night. Cande and her team were superb. The food was tasty and plentiful and the service attentive, friendly and professional. A great night.

It started good, but it ended bad. We asked the waiter when they would close, as we wanted to get another drink before going. We’ve been told we could stay until 12, so we order another drink that took nearly 40 min to come to the table. They brought us the bill to the table before bringing the last drinks we’ve ordered and we had to pay even before being served. It was 11:40 when we got the drinks just to have one of the workers nearly shouting at us to leave because we we’re staying too long. We didn’t get to finish our drinks. We’ve spent 300£ on our table, not even that was enough to be treated good by the staff which were just beyond rude. Food was okay but we won’t be coming back here.

Дуже смачна паелья, класна атмосфера!

Unsure whether this was an off day for the owners, however we booked this restaurant based upon the excellent reviews and it’s location to Stamford bridge. The whole experience from the moment we sat down was terrible. The restaurant wasn’t that busy, however we weren’t made to feel welcome despite booking in advance. The starters was delivered at staggered times, mine was getting cold so had to eat mine before my wife’s arrived. They then messed up on my wife’s main order and whilst apologetic, this arrived 15 minutes after mine. The restaurant was starting to get busy at this point and the service became even more scarce. We waited 10 minutes to get a drink, the waiter was showing signs of stress. When my wife’s steak sandwich finally arrived it was rubbery and inedible, even by my standards it was unacceptable. This was a bad experience so we asked for the bill and made a quick exit. We will certainly not visit this restaurant again, and based on our experience I would not recommend. There was a slight discount made on the bill, and an apology, however this spoilt the occasion and build up to the football match.

A Total Disappointment - High Expectations, Poor Delivery" Expecting a satisfying family meal, we ordered an Picate Hamburgesa and a portion of Spaghetti Carbonara. Unfortunately, we were met with a bleak reality that starkly contrasted our expectations. The hamburger was a far cry from what we hoped for. Instead of a flavorful and juicy burger, we were served a charred example with a lone pickle as its crown. The additions of lettuce and tomato could not save it from its sad fate. It was a severely disappointing dish. We sent this dish back. Our next order, Spaghetti Carbonara, was no victory either. A dish that should have been rich in flavor and creamy in consistency was served as a thin, soup-like disappointment. What we got was a feeble shadow of what a real Carbonara should be. All in all, the food we were served was far below our expectations. For two simple, well-known dishes, it was remarkable how poorly they were executed. I strongly suggest that this restaurant reevaluates its kitchen staff, particularly the head chef, as this experience was among the worst food experiences I've ever had. Rating: 1/5 stars.

Expected a satisfying meal, got a burnt hamburger and thin, soup-like Carbonara instead. A remarkably poor execution of simple, well-known dishes. Worst food ever

We found this authentic Tapas restaurant recently and really enjoyed a selection of dishes. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. Great place for a Tapas treat.

Amazing service and the food is increadibly good. Also, a proper pa amb tomàquet 😉. I can’t recommend them highly enough!

Si el toro estuviera vivo, embestiría a la porquería de comida que se ve por allí. Si vas a ofrecer algo, hazlo bien y sino haz un fish and chips, un pie, unas burguers y ensaladas. Huid de este tipo de lugares.

Amazing paella and great atmosphere!

Very disappointed. The prawns were clearly off- smelt bad. They took them off the bill but not the service charged in them. We also had a heel skewer - 5 small pieces of chewy beef €28!!!! Poor value for money and off food. Won’t be going back

Great food. Nice staff. All good!!!

I recommend their octopus, mussels and king prawns that is what I had. Really tasty and delicioso. The staff great too. I LOVED it

Pyszne hiszpańskie jedzonko 👌 Plus 5🌟 za wystrój w środku !

Très sympa, et convivial, le patron a même prévu des plaids pour les soirées fraîches 😁

Great ambiance in a great neighborhood. A very cute place and tapas is always fun. I would say the tapas was not super varied. It was more twenty ways to serve up sausage and potatoes, versus a menu that might have one mushroom dish, one lamb dish, one poultry dish, etc. The fish was too fishy in the paella the evening we were there. Service was very friendly. The food was fine - just nothing outstanding.

Worst food ever. dry, tasteless, and all food is over cooked. Restaurant manger is rude, argued with me and not nice person. Shame ruined a birthday meal. Do not go.

Esto de español, solo tiene el nombre de el metro....lacocina no es española, que no os engañen y encima muy mala.

Randomly walked upon the metro. Saw the atmosphere outside, walked in and chatted with the staff. Had my favourite Tapas of which were great and ended with a carajillo. Will be back. Thank you for the great food and atmosphere.

The black bits in the tortilla were clear indication it was made from old potatoes. Tried to get a tip as well as service charge by obscuring bill. Beware.

We have ordered calamari and it was so hard, no taste at all. I am Spanish and I have never tried calamaris like that

The food was smelly and the rice was soggy. Won't recommend it and won't come back.

Still the best! After years of coming here I still love it and can't fault. The food, the staff, the.setting. Came last night with my best friend and my dog ruby who is always welcomed, as we sit outside, and nothing disappointed. Look at our feast! I can't recommend the mussels enough. See you again soon! Thank you as always for being brilliant. Love Gem and Ruby 🐾 x

Still the best! After years of coming here I still love it and can't fault. The food, the staff, the.setting. Came last night with my best friend and my dog ruby who is always welcomed (and sometimes gets a delicious bone of she's lucky!) as we sit outside, and nothing disappointed. Look at our feast! I can't recommend the mussels enough. See you again soon! Thank you as always for being brilliant. Love Gem and Ruby 🐾 x

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