Hispania London in City of London, Westminster

Great food. Enjoyed it. Best tapas I've had in ldn

Discriminating people on the basis of age is shameful. Money is not everything.

Great food lovely visit. Recommended

The food was simply ok. The service was wonderful and the environment was good!

Fantastic service, great food, very tasteful, very friendly.

Restaurante EXPECTACULAR ,pero aún mejor el personal encabezados por David y todo su equipo.Muchas gracias a todos y en especial a David y al de la Arena . Los Doces

As you enter the premises you feel the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine, impeccable decor, great tasting food, but most of all the service from the moment you enter the doorway,you know you are in a very special place , and thank you Mario for a great evening, Gazie

Service was very attentive. Food was a bit hit and miss, so I was pleased that I wasn’t paying for it. Given the location, on a Wednesday evening it was full of large groups having business dinners so not one for a romantic evening.

We found this place through Google and during our stay in London it is where we have eaten the best. Great treatment from the entrance by all the workers. I advise booking as it is very busy even though we went without a reservation and they got us a table.

I visited in mid-August and contacted them that evening to make a reservation. However, the telephone response itself was dry. When you enter, you are first asked if you would like to have dinner or have a drink at the bar. Overall it was delicious and the atmosphere was good. They are also very particular about tableware and interior design. The waiters, both male and female, are very formal and polite, but also a bit pressured. The category is Spanish food, but it feels more like Mediterranean food. Although it looks greasy, the tomato toast is surprisingly delicious. The ajillo was classic, and the tuna steak was seared and delicious. Salami also comes in various flavors. The non-alcoholic cocktails also have a refreshing fruit juice feel.

Excellent food and brilliant service in a really unique and beautiful restaurant.

Locale situato nella City di Londra. Serve piatti di alta qualità della cucina spagnola dall branzino slla spalla di agnello. Il tutto accompagnato da ottimi vini spagnoli. Consigliatissimo!

Best spanish restaurant I attended with perfect customer service!

Bread is very good. Galicia steak is well cooked and very local. Slightly too raw for my standard but the chef cooked it again to suits my taste. Very good service and location.

The service and food were beyond what I could have hoped for. The ambiance was rather city though, loud boiler room conversation level

One of the most outstanding Spanish restaurants I've visited in a very long time!

Very high quality restaurant in London. There you'll spanish spain based on meat, fish and vegetables. Very tasty dessert and very good spanish wine. It is fit for small and large groups too. I suggest to try it.

Pleasant atmosphere given it’s in the city. Overpriced but attentive service.

We went to the location in Mayfair . It was closed but had bar service with a limited menu . It was very good ! The waiter , was amazing , he recommended the best wines and food and had a lot of experience in the history of the restaurant, chef and everything that it entails . Would highly recommend if you want a mid afternoon bite and drink

Amazing delicious tapas , cozy environment and exceptional service.

Had only drinks and canapés. Places had a good vibe and an excellent service

Great Tapas served by attentive staff. Lively atmosphere. Was there Thursday lunchtime

Hispania es un restaurante espectacular de comida española, situado en plena City, con una decoración maravillosa y unos camareros que se esmeran por atenderte y sin duda hacerte pasar una velada inolvidable. La comida increíble.. Un deleite al paladar con cada plato. Recomendamos este sitio ampliamente para que disfruten de la mejor gastronomía española.

Excellent place to visit with family and friends

Stunning restaurant. I would say that the best in London without a doubt

First time having monkfish and it was amazing. Delightful staff and a good place for a business dinner.

Best Spanish food place in the City. And they have Alhambra 1925.

Bad- bad service, slow to take drinks orders- cocktail arrived well after the first course. Waiter who didn’t understand orders. If you have Monkfish on the menu as a first course and a main course surely you check which the client wants and don’t just deliver a first course of deep fried monkfish with mayonnaise as a main without asking . I received an apology but the waiter’s English was so bad I couldn’t understand what he was saying. .A business dinner focussing on the food and service and your guests commenting on it being bad is not good

I came here with some friends for an early dinner. Service was attentive and the restaurant is tastefully decorated. We ordered a plate of cured meats (without bread) and a separate plate of cheese because they couldn’t do a mixed platter. This was followed by (7) prawns in garlic sauce and huevos rotos (fried eggs, chips and Iberico ham), washed by a bottle of Muga wine (£67). We shared a slice of cheesecake for dessert. The food was delicious and paired nicely with the wine. They come around with the bread basket and ask if you’d like some (and a top up) Having ordered dishes that are commonly accompanied by bread, we didn’t think anything of it until the bill arrived. The bill arrived and that’s when we found out that EACH piece of bread costs £1.40! The menu does not state anywhere that the bread would be charged that extortionate price. Considering we didn’t order that many dishes, the prices are extortionate. Go there if you have excessive money to burn but there are better places with nicer food and wine that is better priced elsewhere.

Hispania is a top-tier Spanish restaurant in London, offering a sublime blend of traditional Spanish cuisine and modern flair. The fishing-inspired dishes are impeccable, showcasing fresh, high-quality ingredients. The ambience is sophisticated yet welcoming, reflecting the essence of Spain. The attention to detail and exceptional service make dining here a remarkable experience. Perfect for those seeking an authentic taste of Spain with a contemporary twist. Highly recommended for food enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike.

Awful! The service is terrible, they accept appointments from far-right political events... All afternoon waiting to be served and delaying the rest of the service for other diners. On top of that, the food was cold, the service was quickly inattentive and the atmosphere was bad. Awful service, they accept bookings for political-far right parties and delayed serving rest of customers. Food was cold, service running and very n4sty environment.

Really enjoyed my team meal there. The staff was super attentive but discreet and the food was lovely. Can't wait to try the whole pig suckling!!!

Staff are excellent, you are well looked after but its not intrusive. Food is amazing. Nothing we had was not great or beautifully tasty. Fresh and full of natural flavour. The venue is both grande and cosy. Great for special occasions and cosy relaxed dinner.

Classy tapas place with good selections and Spanish wine. The foods served were delicate and well prepared to perfection. I hope the price point was slightly lower so I can go visit the place more often. Service and environment is superbly cozy.

In two words... IMPRESSIVE! A pleasure to be treated like at home

Awesome! The best restaurant in London. Pedro's treatment was unbeatable.

David, Juan and Pedro in two words IMPRESSIVE

Pedro, David & Juan gentlemen. Food was a-mazing and the service even better. Puxa Asturies!

Had been recommend this restaurant for a while I have to say I was so impressed from the very start. The food and wine was the best quality I’ve had in a long time. In particular Eduardo was excellent, his attention to detail in service, his recommendations and communication was top tier. Always done with a genuine smile. Top class service and wound highly reccomend !! Bravo

Wonderful food. Super good, attentive and friendly service. Unfortunately, we misjudged the time and had to take some of the food with us, otherwise we wouldn't have arrived on time for our appointment. We were very sorry about that but the staff remained very friendly and packed everything up for us. We happily ate the rest that night :). We recommend.

Probably the best Spanish restaurant in London. Fresh product, great service and outstanding kitchen. Feels like Spain. Very well done!

If you are craving Spanish food, this is one of the restaurants you should visit. Very good quality of dishes and good wine list. The staff is lovely at all times. It should be noted that it is better to make a reservation because it is usually full at all hours.

Undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in the city of London. Amazing food quality and outstanding service led by Juan, David and the rest of the team. Certainly no need to fly to Spain unless you want a warmer weather. Everything else you need is there except better.

We were refused service on Monday Mar 25. We, a party of 4 adults and a toddler, entered around 9pm for dinner and asked to see a menu. The hostess promptly handed us one and told us that the kitchen closes at 930. We had plenty of time, we thought. We decided to eat and asked to be seated. She steps back, whispers something to her colleague/boss, he whispers back, she comes back and tells us they cannot serve us because they don’t allow kids under 12. We were obviously surprised because I had been holding my toddler in my arms when we entered and they knew very well that we plan to eat with the baby when they handed us the menu and told us kitchen hours. Mind you, there’s nothing on their door that forbids kids under 12 from eating there. They just made it up on the spot. For some reason, after that little conference with her colleague, they deny us service and blame it on the kid. Although I do wonder if it was about the kid. A quick scan of the patrons in the restaurant I couldn’t help but notice there was not a single non-white patron. I’m not white, so maybe they thought it will cramp their style? Or maybe it was the toddler and they didn’t like the idea of the (half white) toddler in the middle of these well dressed financiers and bankers. Either way, we were humiliated in front of everyone, and were refused service. As international tourists visiting London, this severely soured our experience. I plan to file an official discrimination complaint with the city of London after my trip. In the meantime, I would not recommend this establishment.

Had dinner with friends on a Tuesday night. The place was buzzing and lively. The staff were very friendly and the service excellent. The food was delicious. Would be very happy to go again.

I come from Asturias and the menu is totally lazy for the price. The Asturian bean stew barely comes with one slice of chorizo and morcilla when we get a plate with the meat aside or whole/half portions of the meat. The produce is excellent but the chorizo was not extraordinary. The dessert was fine but again not out of the ordinary. Higher talent and innovative needs to be engaged to develop regular customers. The atmosphere is fine but the waiters are all concentrated in the bar area whilst the room next did not have any at hand.

This place fully deserves my 5 star review. Everything is top notch, service and food. Stuff is extremely attentive, polite and pleasant. Would be back. Loved octopus and the lamb

Sorry to say but a disappointing evening at Hispania last night which traditionally is so good. They normally cope well despite being busy but last night the service was too slow and the food unusually and unexpectedly poor.

Where to start??? An 11 out of 10. Due to our time in London these days as Spaniards, we have come to eat in Hispania and there are no words to describe our experience. First of all the service, incredible, attentive, helpful, all the waiters but especially Pablo our waiter. The food, everything perfect 👌, it seems like we were in Spain, something to be appreciated, authentic Spanish/Asturian cuisine with quality products and it shows!!!! Thanks to the Hispania team for bringing a little piece of our land to London.

Rich decor, excellent service. Spot on for business lunch, without being "corporate" and not a tapas bar!

Overall a very good and solid place. Nice for lunch or dinner. Food is very nice, but maybe not quite like it might be in Spain, but still you get a taste. Service is great. Very attentive and authentic experience.

We went for my son and daughter-in-law's wedding and we loved it! The place is wonderful, right in front of the Bank of England, the food is delicious, it shows that they only use top quality ingredients. For me it has become my favorite Spanish restaurant in London, a must visit every time we return.

I'm always very impressed by Hispania. The food is excellent and the staff always make sure they look after me for dietary requirements, not mentioning being really nice!

Absolutely delicious and authentic Spanish food and wine (don't miss the croquetas);in a really classy but not-stiff-at-all atmosphere with the best team, both at kitchen and at dining room, doing their best to give you a gorgeous experience.

Sitio 100% recomendado. Fui para la boda de mi hermano y la comida fue ejemplar, a la vez que el trato por parte de los camareros. Atentos en todo momento y súper amables.

Food was... Not hot enough. Tasty but had been left way too long on the pass. The wine was exceptional and the sommelier the star of service.

It was a pleasant experience from start to finish! The staff were very attentive, prompt and friendly. We tried most of the menu options and they were all good! As it’s tapas, recommend 3-4 dishes for person. We got the basque cheesecake for dessert and it was perfect to top off the meal!

Really good jamón. Nice atmosphere as well

It’s a shame we had a negative experience here as the restaurant itself is beautiful and we were really looking forward to it. We walked into a packed restaurant and were asked to sit on a bar table with bar stools which was extremely uncomfortable and unable to fit many plates of food on. Food was extremely overpriced, the cost of 2 drinks and 2 starters was the amount I would expect to pay for a 3 course meal for two.

We had a Christmas party. Well organised.

Bang average overpriced food unfortunately. Nice location and very clean with good atmosphere - I was looking forward to bringing one of my best clients here for lunch. We ordered two glasses of Albariño with our dinner. Waitress came back to say they had run out so we ordered her recommendation instead. She re-appeared with a magnum sized bottle and poured my clients glass first then started my glass - only for it to run out after a few short dribbles……she apologised and then came back with another Magnum sized bottle only for it to run out AGAIN before my glass has reached the right level. Watched her serve other people before finally returning to complete my glass - I asked if she could also top up my guests glass as she had taken a few sips whilst we waiting ages for my glass - she refused saying she will have to charge extra!! So this set the tone for our meal - embarrassing stuff. Then the waitress took our napkins away before the food came - I only realised this half way through when I wanted to dab my mouth. The food was nice enough but maybe the above soured the taste - my client did remark the food can remarkably quick for a restaurant - it is like to have been ready in a selection on the pass which is maybe understandable but with fish it’s not good enough. We will not be back and I still owe my client a decent lunch - there are countless in the area but I wanted to try somewhere I had not been - my mistake.

Very nice staff and good Spanish food.

Probably the best Spanish restaurant in London. From the moment you enter the restaurant, the vibe and atmosphere was brillant. All the staff are very friendly and the food is absolutely amazing. The hardest part of the evening was to choose the food. Everything looks so delicious. We started with the tuna tartare, which melt in your mouth like snowflakes, and the foie gras served with broken walnuts. So tasty. Then for mains, we had the veal escalope stuffed with spanish ham and cheese which was made with such harmony, and the famous suckling pig. Again, bursting with flavours and finishing like a firework on your palate. That was such an incredible dining experience. A special thank you to David for making that evening so memorable. He is friendly, efficient and very customer oriented who will make you feel comfortable and welcome.

Probably the best Spanish restaurant in London. From the moment you enter the restaurant, the vibe and atmosphere was brillant. All the staff are very friendly and the food is absolutely amazing. The hardest part of the evening was to choose the food. Everything looks so delicious. We started with the tuna tartare, which melt in your mouth like snow flakes, and the foie gras served with broken walnuts. So tasty. Then for mains, we had the veal escalope stuffed with spanish ham and cheese which was made with such harmony, and the famous suckling pig. Again, bursting with flavours and finishing like a firework on your palate. That was such an incredible dining experience. A special thank you to David for making that evening so memorable. He is friendly, efficient and very customer oriented who will make you feel confortable and welcome.

Absolutely delicious! The croquettes are so delicious and melt in your mouth I would eat these everyday if I could (and not put on any weight!!). I want to make everything I tried at home, that's how utterly scrumptious the food was. If I could give 10 stars I would! The staff were super attentive and friendly even though it was very busy, which is a wonderful touch. A lovely place, lovely atmosphere, beautiful plates and decorations. Also the women's toilet wallpaper, wonderful.

Lovely place to eat and drink. Work event. Ver small. Great service. Lovely tapas

Not cheap but worth the treat. Great service, never felt rushed, accomodated everything asked of them. Tasty food, great wine selection and they put in the extra effort for a birthday meal.

Really exceptionally good. Like eating in Spain (in a good way!)

Upscale Spanish inspired menu. It’s a nice restaurant with good decor. Service could have been slightly better, we were kept waiting by the door for a long time despite having a reservation. The food is great, really recommend the croquettes and the rice!

Delicious food, nice ambience and great staff!

Un sitio maravilloso como en casa , la comida fabulosa , carta en Español, vinos buena selección. Y lo mejor el personal , fui con un amigo para comer un buen jamón en Londres y Antony nos atendió de fábula . Buena atención , muy buen servicio .. como en casa . Gracias

Nos atendió SERGEY y nos dio un trato inmejorable y muy profesional

Wow! What a restaurant! Probably the best Spanish restaurant I have ever visited.

Soy española y el mejor cachopo de mi vida lo he probado aquí. Arroz con leche y croquetas espectaculares también

Simplemente fantástico. Es un restaurante con una carta amplia, comida al estilo español y en particular asturiano. Calidad inmejorable. Todo lo que pedimos estaba exquisito. Las croquetas de setas, rabas de calamar, tomate de ensalada, crujiente de queso... Mención especial para la fabada y el cachopo, que son los mejores que he comido nunca y he ido muchas veces a Asturias y los he comido muchas veces. El camarero, Sergei, nos atendió de manera inmejorable. Atento, amable, educado y trato cercano, no se puede pedir más. Un chico fantástico. El metre, un asturiano, nos atendió muy bien y nos dió mesa aún sin tener reserva. Sin duda, recomendaré el Hispania a todos mis conocidos y cuando vuelva a Londres, por allí me verán. Un 10 con estrella 💫.

Great place for an afterwork dinner, good atmosphere and very good service.

Despite the place open and mostly empty we were turned away for unclear reason.

Outstanding Spanish food Impeccable service

Delicious food, great service and nice atmosphere. It's not cheap but it is really really tasty.

Nice Spanish restaurant if you’re looking for a more ‘high end’ dining experience. Our waiter Sergey was attentive and friendly. Staff very kindly treated us to some special extras as it was a Birthday celebration.

Great food and service, a little pricey, quite a big menu. It’s a very nice place and the staff were lovely. They have a cloaks room for bags as well.

You can't go wrong :) I used to eat here regularly, pre-CoViD, and have always loved the food, wines, staff and ambiance. This was my first visit in years ... I was very pleased to see that the company, menu, execution, service and ambience have all survived the ravages of COVID lockdown - although the front of house staff have pretty much all changed (my best wishes to my old friends, wherever you are!). I notice they are hiring for a CdC - I hope that goes well; meantime, the kitchen seemed to be delivering perfectly for my visit! Although I'm not sure they mention it anywhere, the menu, though diverse, has an Asturian bent; the executive chef is Asturian, and well accoladed - Sr. Marcos Morán. The building is ideal (from the diners' perspective) - high-ceiling, spacious, cool stone decor - and the ambiance perfect - just as I remembered it. The food is gorgeous and authentic - I found nothing to question here. Pimientos de Padrón, unusually for the UK - both in my experience, and that of a Gallician friend - included a representative number of picante examples; from one plate, I had two moderately hot and one real scorcher - as hot as I ever recall having. Everything from here-on-down, I think, is Asturian in origin, style or variance (or maybe regionally undifferentiated for the croquettas?) Sr. Móran's (Casa Gerardo, q.v.) bocadillos crujientes de quesos - very light filo pastry sandwiches of slightly sweet creamed cheeses - I think, best interleaved with other dishes, but also a great relevé or finalé - were exactly as I recall; this is not a belly-filler, but a dainty palate-pleaser. Hmm... they may pair well with a Manzanilla as an aperativo. Croquetas de setas - inch-cubed fried cubes of wild-mushroom-béchamel awesomeness, in a fragile crust, are both delightful, and filling. The calamares were about as good as I've found in the UK - I am very picky with this simple dish, but I would still come back here for them. There too are cold tapas and main dishes - and I don't recall ever trying anything here that didn't impress. There are a number of vegetarian-friendly dishes - but this is not primarily vegetarian cuisine. I'm not sure how much is vegan-friendly, but I imagine the kitchen is used to accommodating most needs. One word of caution; I found my selection marginally on the salty side by the time I was done - this is exactly as I would expect it, from an authenticity perspective - I ate only tapas, and plenty of it; if you tend to steer clear of salt, talk to your waiter first before digging into a whole table of tapas (in any restaurant!). The rice pudding (arroz con leche) was perfect - not overly-sweet in the body, with the correct smooth texture and hydration, and a beautiful creme-brulée-style caramel cap. This house has fantastic wines at decent prices; if you know what you want, you won't be disappointed; if not, ask for advice, and ... you still won't be disappointed. The classic Bodegas Muga special reserve Rioja by the glass was more than satisfying for me, today, and a beautiful G.B. Palo Cortado was the perfect foil to the rice pudding. Unlike most bars and restaurants, Hispania has a well chosen range of sherries - for starters, mains and desserts. This is not a cheap restaurant, but neither is it expensive for what it is nor for it's location. I trust you will enjoy it as much as I do! In case they read this - for last night, my thanks to the front-of-house staff, notably Sres. Luis, Tony, who were appropriately friendly, professional, informative, and attentive (notwithstanding my late arrival, pre-whetted whistle, and my occasional non-deliberate confused attempts to speak some mix of Castilian and South-American Spanish, with maybe some Galego and Italian thrown in for good measure, I suspect!). And my thanks - and apologies for presenting unannounced barely before end-of-service - to the kitchen! I look forward to seeing you again!

Will come back soon......everything goods

Ristorante Spagnolo nel centro della city, ambiente tranquillo, location spaziosa e ben arredata in stile Spagnolo. Servizio cordiale e attento,i camerieri parlano sia inglese che spagnolo. Cucina spagnola con piatti della tradizione veramente buoni, sembra proprio di mangiare in Spagna. I prezzi non sono proprio quelli spagnoli..... soprattutto per le bevande, ma considerando la location ed il servizio, vale la cifra spesa 👏👏👏👏

Staff were lovely and the place itself is very cute. The food is average but priced as gourmet. Better quality and price point found elsewhere in London for Spanish food.

Totalmente recomendable! El mejor español de Londres sin duda. El servicio es impecable, muy atentos todos los camareros en especial nuestra anfitriona Encarni. El restaurante es espectacular, tiene mucho encanto, cada detalle está cuidado con mucho mimo y el lugar tiene mucha historia ya que era un banco anteriormente. Se lo recomiendo vivamente a todo el mundo. Javier y Juan están haciendo un gran trabajo ya que todo en este restaurante fue impecable. Repetiremos sin duda.

Totalmente recomendable! El mejor español de Londres sin duda. El servicio es impecable, muy atentos todos los camareros en especial nuestra anfitriona Encarni. El restaurante es espectacular, tiene mucho encanto, cada detalle está cuidado con mucho mimo y el lugar tiene mucha historia ya que era un banco anteriormente. Se lo recomiendo vivamente a todo el mundo. Javier y Juan están haciendo un gran trabajo ya que todo en este restaurante fue impecable. Repetiremos sin duda. Jonatan (Meliá Kensington)

Hands down the best Spanish food in the city of London. Authentic food, authentic wine and beer, authentic interior. You must order the croquetas and the tortilla!

After reluctantly, being seated away from the main door and requesting to be moved. First two courses wee good and I would rate the. 7/10. However the main course was 0/10, burnt food all round, after saying the obvious, the mains were removed but left underwhelmed, very disappointed and hungry after paying beet part of £250.00 for a meal for two, never again. Then Big Mac at McDonald’s was less discounting

Teníamos muchas ganas de probar Hispania y superó nuestras expectativas con creces. Comida de 10 realmente exquisita y el lugar encantador. Fuimos atendidos por Encarna y Eduardo que nos hicieron sentir como en casa, Pendientes de todo detalle. De nuestros sitios favoritos en todo Londres sin duda, volveremos.

The food was great and our server was really nice! Real Spanish food. Great atmosphere and amazing service. The server really knew his stuff.

Nice restaurant with great Spanish food. Very friendly and good service.

This is a very nice Spanish restaurant located in the City. Service is efficient and therefore a great option for a business lunch.

Excellent food, great space. No need for a reservation, just turn-up and eat at the bar.

Beautiful place with great service and ambiance.

Lovely food and wine, and good service. Maybe missing that extra oomph or x factor that would push it to 5 stars

I am Spanish and... I felt like I was in Spain. Heavenly yumminess.

Unlike several reviewers' experiences we received reasonable service, but the tapas was a significant disappointment - bland, uninspired and limited choice. It was beyond us why the place was so busy and there are far better tapas restaurants in London. We will not bother to go there again.

It was such an amazing experience

An attractive restaurant, very well decorated. Not the warmest greeting and service throughout was average. My wine glass was empty and at no point was I offered another. This was after my wine order had been forgotten. A decent menu, we shared some tapas, had our ham croquette portion downsized by our waiter. Meatballs slightly undercooked. Beef cheeks more fatty than I’ve had before. I’d not be in a hurry to return but the evening we visited it was very busy.