Ibérica Leeds in Leeds

During the summer I booked Iberica for our NHS work Christmas meal in December. The booking was made online but followed up by a call from Haithem Oudadah to confirm. This man even insisted on pre orders from our team and my card details so they could pre authorise payment. All this was done as requested and my hardworking colleagues and I were looking forward to the night. Things went downhill when I received an email today (10th October) saying our booking was a mistake and they cannot accommodate us, therefore unless we want to change the date and time they will be cancelling the booking. A lot of the team have made special arrangements to be available on the chosen date and time so we could not rearrange. This has now left us with nowhere to go on our work Christmas meal, all other restaurants are booked up and we are very unhappy and disappointed! I can only think Iberica got a better offer for a larger booking which is why they didn't think twice about cancelling customers which have been booked in for months! Either that or they are not able to operate a booking system correctly. My warning to anyone wanting to book with Iberica is do not expect that booking to go ahead despite verbal and written confirmation and be prepared to be let down at the last minute. One of the most frustrating parts about this is that if they had explained in the following days after booking that they could not accommodate our group of fourteen, then we would have time to book something else but now we are left with nothing. Very disappointed in your poor communication and lack of professionalism!

More style than substance. Waitresses were inattentive and appeared to lack basic knowledge about the menu. Food was of acceptable quality, but was fairly rudimentary, and hardly warranted the extremely high prices.

Absolutely loved my dining experience at Ibérica! The ambience was cosy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed evening out. The service was top-notch, with attentive staff that made us feel welcome throughout the meal. Food was delicious as well — the black rice and secreto are absolute must-tries! I’ll definitely be back for more.

Great service and nice drinks. We came in for only drinks on a Saturday night and it wasn’t too busy. Lovely decor

Went to iberica for lunch the food was excellent , and the atmosphere was lovely. Staff were brilliant, especially our waitress Malka!!

Very disappointed after reading reviews. Friday night but half empty and no atmosphere. Lovely waitress but service average. Food average too, quite bland with the Secreto being the biggest disappointment - a tiny portion of chewy pork, certainly not the tasty dish promised. Nothing was cooked badly, but have had better tapas for half the price!

This place was on my restaurant bucket list for so long and finally tried it today. We were blown away by how authentic the experience was and how welcoming the staff were. Coleen welcomed us in as one of the first lunch customers. She provided a great wine recommendation using her own knowledge and my preferences. The £20 lunch special is amazing with generous portions, even better when in a group as you can all share. This is one of those places which is tucked away but worth a visit. We will be back for dinner.

The building is beautiful and the toilets worth a visit, beautifully decorated with a feature central sink. The service was good but working in hospitality, my son and I were both disappointed with the quality of the tapas as we did read the reviews prior to booking. Also , for a person with a cashew nut allergy that limited our choice on the menu. I felt the waitress needed more training on the allergens, she did show us how to scan the bar code but could not advise further on the nuts apart from saying.they came in as mixed. The wines were delightful, we tried a Syrah rose and a blended red. The meal was quite expensive for a Tuesday evening for 6 dishes and 4 glasses of wine with service charge £127

My family and I came to a celebrate a graduation on Tuesday, and we were amazed by the food and the efficient service I’d like to thank our server Malca for her efficient and attentive service, she was so welcoming to us even with a busy graduation crowd filling the restaurant We were greeted with a glass of cava each, which was a lovely surprise - My personal food recommendation would be the seafood paella, and the Sweet Potato with Lemon foam, but everything tasted divine ✨ Thank you! We can’t wait to come back

Unbelievable food and a great atmosphere

We have been to Iberica a couple of times now and every time we have been super impressed with the atmosphere, food and service. The building is without a doubt the most beautiful restaurant in Leeds! We love it so much that we are actually having our wedding reception here next year. Chorizo lollipops are a firm favourite!

Thank you so much to all the staff at Iberica in Leeds for making my daughter’s graduation celebrations so memorable (in a good way!). From the moment we arrived the staff made us, and particularly my daughter, feel special. We were given complimentary cava whilst we chose from the menu. All the staff were knowledgeable about the dishes. The food was superb. The wine sublime. The surroundings and atmosphere perfect. We will definitely be returning.

Really enjoyed our visit here. Beautiful building, very nice food and excellent service. Food wise we enjoyed the Chorizo lollipops, pan con tomate, tortilla and patatas bravas. We loved the Tempura hake, blue cheese salad, sherry mushrooms and the desserts. Excellent selection of Spanish wines too.

A disappointing experience. It seems to have lost its way or got complacent. The dishes are overpriced and the service is disjointed. For the same price as a meal here you could get a meal in a fine dining restaurant in Leeds. It’s a shame because the building is amazing and we used to enjoy it here.

But no Disable access This is not good Entrance needs at least handrails

Great experience food wine and service. Catered for rally well for gluten free options.

Lovely venue to meet special friends foe lunch. It was quiet and service was good. 3 of us decided to share a seafood paella. It was just about a single thin layer of rice covering the bottom on the pan so there weren't huge portions each. It came topped with 6 large king prawns which were nice, however there was hardly any other seafood in it. I spotted about 4/5 other prawns. To fully enjoy I'd like seafood in the seafood paella. We didn't want to make a fuss as we disnt want to add complaining to our day out.

Beautiful restaurant with lovely food and wine. The staff were really kind and helpful with picking things from the menu. Huge thanks to Chloe for her service!

Excellent food, venue and service. Prices very fair considering the quality. Decor is original, bold and sophisticated.

Marvellous space well turned out. Light on custom, 4 other people at Saturday lunchtime. Standard tapas, goodly rather than substantial portions. All the effort in the hot dishes creation completely undone by serving on cold plates. When this was pointed out, it was met with a dumbstruck incredulity that stifled any cogent response. Basic rule of service, hot food hot plates. Stunning incomprehension of vittles provision. Thus as the food ambled it's way from the kitchen to the table, it was basically cold when placed upon the table. Dreadful waste. Chose good half bottle size of plonk. Left most of the cold food and had a paxchran. Pointless entering into a debate with the servers, as their limited understanding was probably a policy. Paid and left. Nottingham branch do deliver hot food on hot plates. Better you go there.

Great food and service. This place has an amazing deco it’s just perfect

We did a Spanish wine experience and it was amazing ! The expert knew so much and thoroughly talked to us through all the wines and cheese pairings . We would highly recommend

Lovely restaurant, albeit a bit cold. Food portions so small it was silly for the prices charged. Really disappointed with the 5 king prawns - sauce was tasteless - £15 ?? Some of the courses were tasty but again very small portions.

Ate here yesterday after our son's wedding ceremony and the whole experience was excellent. Victoria made us feel very special and advised on the food which was great value and very tasty. What a beautiful building. Even the toilets are stunning!

Waiting staff were excellent but the food was average at best with ridiculously small portion size. It was very very slow to be brought out even though we said we were on a time frame to the point the waiting staff had to keep apologising. To sum up, a beautiful building with very friendly staff but a high price for very average food and slow service.

Great place for wedding reception. Friendly, helpful staff. A great day

Excellent tapas, nice selection of wines - including dessert wines/sherries- & great service

I have been wanting to come here for years after coming to Leeds but we felt the service felt rushed, rude and unwanted. We were made to feel like we weren’t welcome due to having a late reservation, which was a reservation that was well advertised on their website. Why advertise a ‘late booking’ if you are going to give poor service? Service that I don’t imagine to be given to people who book for a ‘earlier’ table. Upon arrival, we were greeted by an American server who told us we were ‘too late’ (we were 5 minutes early to our reservation) for a full service. The food was nice but the service was terrible and if you want a table after 7pm then do not even bother if you’re expecting a decent service. If staying past 8pm is an issue for the staff members then I recommend a job that lets you leave earlier. Staff seemed more interested in what they were ordering for themselves during their shift which was toasties from the kitchen. I didn’t want to pay the service charge, which was met with met with “huff”. The staff need to chill out and recognise if it’s a job ‘during university’ they still need to serve. We went home and ordered a dominos pizza, pretty much some’s it up really

We were in Leeds for the Leeds v Blackburn football game. We had no reservation.However the receptionist was less than helpful when we explained that we did not need a table but were happy to sit at the bar and have some tapas .We were told we would have to wait over 2 hours to be served.However when we spoke directly to the bar staff in spanish, they facilitated us immediately and got served straight way at the bar which was empty.The wine was a lovely bierzo (petit pitacum) along with a cana of Estrella Galicia. The jamon iberico and croquetas plus bread were so so yummy. (Authentic spanish).Overall, the quality of the food was fantastic and very reasonably priced.The ambience of the restaurant was very enjoyable . Service provided led to a £20 tip being given to the spanish servers. Despite the earlier experience above, we would recommend the restaurant to all. Volveremos al restaurante cuando estamos en Leeds la próxima vez.

Great building and atmosphere, food was good but expensive. Service was great.

the service is really really bad. So rude.

Stunning decor and setting, good food, city prices

The restaurant is beautiful and the food is mostly brilliant. The chorizo lollipops and Ibérica steak were real highlights. The one dish we didn’t enjoy was removed from the bill so can’t complain!

Absolutely fabulous staff and amazing food

Let me preface this review by saying that the service was outstanding - and I mean truly brilliant - and the environment itself is lovely. Unfortunately the food was a big big let down. The tortilla was cold and overcooked, the meat we had was meh and the mushroom dish was just not nice. Patatas bravas also uninspiring. For the price simply not worth it - but again, service was brilliant, such a shame the food let it down.

Absolutely recommended! The staff are delightful, especially Tom and Hector, who made our experience even more enjoyable. Tom provided excellent guidance on choosing tapas, while Hector showcased his passion for crafting delicious cocktails. The ambiance of the place is remarkable, and the food is equally impressive. We savored the octopus, crispy aubergine, winter gazpacho salad, and hake - each dish was a delight. Should I find myself in Leeds again, this restaurant will undoubtedly be on my itinerary!

This place is amazing! First of all the staff is lovely. All the tapas platters that we tried were brilliant. Padron peppers are amazing, but the greatest is the churros !!! We were a bit suspicious whether it would be the same food experience as we had in Spain. Frankly, it may even be more delicious. The food, drinks, atmosphere, and staff; basically everything is lovely. They forgot to bring my espresso and I have been informed that due to this inconvenience, the coffee will be on the house, which means that they care about their customers. There is a 12.5% service charge included in the bill which is completely deserved. Next time we will come with our group of friends to enjoy more and try paellas.

Friendly, helpful staff welcome you to a Fantastic dining area, a beautiful space to spend time in. Then...wine prices are high for bottles you could buy for a fiver in Aldi but you expect a mark up in restaurants so that's not unusual. However the food is not cooked as traditional Spanish tapas is cooked. It is vacuum packed or portioned to be easily microwaved or stuck in the oven by people who don't need the skills to be a chef and therefore don't command the wage. The whole operation with the high prices of the food, the tiny portions and the fact its not actually cooked by a trained chef leaves you leaving the place hungry and feeling massively ripped off. If you've ever been to a real tapas place, do not waste your time with Iberica

Rather disappointing food. Nothing really recommended

Very highly recommended! 2 for 1 on Monday was a really good deal 😎

Great cheese and wine pairing experience

Gorgeous setting and exquisite food. Impeccable service. We had a great birthday here.

The food is good, but the portions are very small, it is actually a tapa at a portion price.

Overrated, our paella was salty and cold. Not worth the money. Was still hungry afterwards. Waiter kept ignoring us when we wanted to pay and leave. Disappointed with the experience.

Bad customer service at the front desk, poor communication in reserving a table. Booking was mixed up from booking team It was my friends birthday and this spoilt her day.

Beautiful place, atmosphere and food. The best service I have ever had - all of the members of staff are absolutely wonderful.

Booked a table here for Valentines day months in advance. Instead of getting a table in the main room (which is where all the atmosphere and fancy decor is, which is the main attraction imo that makes the price worth it - for the feeling of class) my partner and i got a table upstairs in some odd, dark, echoey sideroom with banqueting tables that had been clearly set aside to make room for private tables. It was no where near as nice, and felt make-shift and empty. I got the feeling they'd set it up so that they could squeeze more tables in on valentines day, as this place no doubt can make a lot of business because it's fancy and a classy place to bring a date (if you get the main room). The food was delicious, you can tell they are top chefs, but the portions are so small (like genuinely 3-5 mouthfuls per dish) that you're gonna have to spend at least £30 per head just on food if you want to actually feel like you've eaten something. Also, all the tapas dishes we ordered came out to the table quite separate to each other, so it was more of a series of very small dishes as opposed to mix-and-match tapas as we had time to wait between dishes. AND they forgot one of our dishes so we had to chase that up and eat it long after we'd eaten the rest of the meal. So great food, tiny portions, has the potential to be a great time if you get the main room and are happy to splash the cash. But i was extremely disappointed by being placed in a small side room, despite having booked months in advance to make sure we'd get a table, and also by the portion size relative to the price. The service from the waitress herself was very good but i've marked it down due the the staggered bringing out of dishes, the missing dish and the relocation to a disappointing side room

If I could give 6 starts, I would! Came here for the 3rd time on Saturday to celebrate my 30th. I thought I'd booked a table but they couldn't find the reservation and neither could I! However, they were very accomodating and gave us a table downstairs with a restricted tapas menu. They straight away brought us a complimentary Gava bottle, which I really appreciated! The manager Shaun was really helpful and eventually found us a table upstairs where we could move to! The atmosphere and service were elite and the food was to die for! At the end of the meal, they also offered us 2 complimentary churros with candles on top! Iberica, you're the greatest restaurant in town -Thank you!

I visited Iberica as part of corporate group on Friday and my expectations were surpassed in every sense. Steve (from Cork) took outstanding care of us all and he should be recognised for his distinct care and focus. I'll be back !

Stunning food and stellar service - all in a truly wonderful building

Lovely staff, decor, atmosphere and fantastically presented food, where the waiters explain their personal Iberica cured meat dishes.

We had a family meal here. Absolutely FANTASTIC. I’m from Spain and always looking for good Spanish food and can never find it. The croquetas, peppers, jamon iberico were 10 out of 10 seriously. The seafood paella could improve a little but still no complaints. The building itself is amazing, and although it sounds odd the bathroom is incredible. One of the best Spanish restaurants outside of Spain I’ve been to 👏👏

What great restuarant. The feel the food the team. The amazing lady who brought us two flutes of cava and left them with us even though she got the wrong table (no charge) to the sherry to pour over vanilla icecream as a dessert (we weren't sure if it would be sherry or cherry lol. But she was smashing. Oh the food great great great.

Exquisite building, gorgeous food and lovely relaxed service. Very enjoyable and I would recommend the tapas menu for lunch.

Great restaurant in Leeds city centre I would highly recommend. Food was really nice black rice was my favourite out of all the dishes we ordered. Service was amazing and nothing was too much really friendly and kind people. Atmosphere / decor of the place was so nice and they have done a fantastic job of renovating the place. Would recommend to have a drink in the bar area before going through to the restaurant a great selection of drinks. Will be back :)

Beautiful birthday lunch enjoyed with my husband. It made a perfect oasis stop in the middle of Christmas shopping. Service was friendly and helpful, but not obtrusive. Tasty small dishes, but we were both satisfied by our meal. A real luxurious treat.

Ate here as part of a group on the 7th December. We had the discounted early bird menu. Some very good food was prepared here - especially the patatas bravas, pork and tomato bread. Perhaps, the least satisfactory part of the meal was the rice pudding/churros - not to my personal taste, to be honest. The wine list was good quality, though priced on the high side - with the cheapest bottles of red nearly going for £40. The service we received was excellent (the gentleman was from Ireland, though I do not recall his name). Nice surroundings inside, too.

It’s a more than 5-star restaurant. We tried the lunch menu at 20 pounds each with 4 dishes which is of same size as they are in the regular menu. All ingredients are so fresh and well balanced. Cooking technique is superbly high quality. The interior of the restaurant is fabulous too! It’s a wonderful dining experience!

Haven't been to a tapas resturant for a while so was looking forward to this. Very disappointed. The food was terrible, service was slow and prices were expensive. £240 between 5 people, to be served food that you'd be disappointed to receive from your local Wetherspoons. Was sat waiting for 20 mins before anyone took our drinks order. I won't talk about each item i ordered but the iberico clasico at £19.90 (for 1 small tapas plate) was just a small section of pork loin that wasn't cooked (pink in the middle with red juices leaking all over the plate) with a few deep fried potatoes next to it. Ordered desert which they seemed to forget about as was offered the bill before it arrived. I can't even say I'm angry, just disappointed. Won't be returning, big no from me.

We had a wonderful experience celebrating our friends birthday here. All the staff were professional, attentive and friendly. The food was delicious and the building is beautiful. We would love to come back.

Wedding 29.07.2023 Where to start? Coleen, Shaun and the team at Iberica were incredible on the lead up to our wedding and we couldn't have asked for anything better on the day! The atmosphere, food, drinks and attention to detail was impeccable. We want to say a HUGE thank you for everything. All of our friends and family absolutely loved it, what a day!! If you haven't booked your venue yet, we cannot recommend Iberica enough - you won't regret it!! We wish we could do it all again! Laura & Eliot

What an amazing experience, stunningly beautiful building, matched with a great menu of quality tapas. Friendly and professional service. A real gem in Leeds. Will be back soon

Brilliant wedding venue 29/07/23

Mooie locatie, vriendelijk personeel en hel smaakvolle tapas

Really, really nice! Food was good but more importantly the service was top notch. Amazing set of staff. Would absolutely recommend

The small tapas bar at the rear of restaurant is the best part ..Good food and looks very traditional spanish.

Beautiful We were at a private event which was fabulous 👌

29.07.2023 Our son and daughter in law had their wedding venue at Iberica. We were a little concerned about a wedding in a restaurant…. But what a fantastic venue. From day time n smoothly into a fabulous evening party. The staff were just fabulous. Coleen was amazing. On hand at every stage but discreetly managing the floor with precision! My husband and myself would highly recommend using Iberica as a wedding venue. Do not hesitate. Such a magical and beautiful room too. Thank you again to all the staff - you were amazing

Great food Great service Wonderful setting

Mainly serve tapas. There are only 3 main for sharing.

Recently organised a Private event. I couldn't have been more happy, Coleen was absolutely amazing and it was such a pleasure to be able to work with her in the organisation of my event. She is a true asset to the Iberica team and I couldn't have asked for anymore. I am so grateful for all her help and kindness, she really did make everything so easy. Thank you to all the Iberica team on the day of the event who helped in setting up the table and looking after our every need throughout the day, you were all so amazing. Honestly couldn't have left any happier! :)

Tasty tapas but a little overpriced compared to other tapas restaurants. Really enjoyed 7 out of the 8 tapas we ordered. The meatballs on mash with gravy were questionable. More British style than Spanish. Couldn't fault the service, our waitress was attentive.

Beautifully relaxed atmosphere and amazing food.

Visited for my sons 21st Birthday on 6th October. We have been before..great food, very small portions. Love the bar area and the art deco style toilets worth a visit. Probably will not return as better value and the same quality elsewhere. Also when booking asked if a special occasion. Told them it was his 21st. Not even a happy birthday, oh well had an enjoyable evening but have a snack before you go.

Everything was perfect and the staff were friendly.

Lovely drinks selection and staff are very friendly.

Nice place, good service, tasty food... but the afternoon tea is very over priced for what you actually get.

Staff could have been a little more professional. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary and the staff were noisey and a tray of glasses fell on the floor we was sat near the bar . I felt the portion size was small, but the food was good, and the reastsurant decorated beautiful . Shame our romantic meal was ruined by noisey staff maybe thus is because they was only 3 tables that was full even so at this price expectation was not met .

Poor overpriced, slow service, mediocre tapas in a private room that leaves you feeling: where did my £100 go? 21 people average 1 plate per 6 people!! They must be raking it in🤬🤬🤬🤬

5 Stars restaurant. Amazing decoration and atmosphere. Fabulous staff. The food is magnificent.

Amazing food from start to finish super service in a wonderful atmosphere ,a tad expensive but we will be back

Love this restaurant. The staff is very welcoming and polite. Great food and the restaurant is just amazing inside! Even the toilets are awesome! Must visit!

The staff were lovely. Friendly and chatty plus informative. The food was lovely and I think we ordered a little too much. Looking forward to bringing family for the next visit.

Pulpo. 🌟🌟🌟 (Grilled octopus, potatoes, smoked paprika,ajada allioli) Seafood paella (for two)🌟🌟🌟🌟 with prawns, squid and langoustines Chorizo lollipops🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Tempura battered air cured chorizo, pear allioli and chives

Fantastic food and amazing service! Was a nice little touch when they offered us free sparkly for being Heppers. Couldn't have had a better meal!

We went there twice already and absolutely loved the food, service and atmosphere! Everything is very tasty and good quality. Really recommend this place. Our waitress Malca was super nice.

Can't fault the service and quality. An absolute find that I'll be back to next time I'm in Leeds.

Delicious food here and a beautiful setting to boot. Had a set menu deal but will definitely be returning for tapas in the future

We loved it - food was great and very tasty. High quality tapas and spanish food. We could probably have eaten a little more though. The atmosphere and decoration of the restaurant is lovely. Staff is friendly and very welcoming. Malca was very attentive. Overall, great experience!

Malca made our evening, gorgeous food and a perfect setting.

Lovely high ceilinged restaurant with attentive staff and gorgeous tapas food!

The BEST place in Leeds for authentic tapas.

What can I say excellent food Outstanding service with people who are passionate and knowledgable about the food brought to the table! Amazing atmosphere a real hidden gem! A special thank you for my custom made desert ❤️

What a beautiful place to visit to eat.....wonderful food, amazing staff and fabulous surroundings

Fantastic set menu for lunch. Delightful staff. Very attractive dining room. Amazing bathroom - must be seen to be believed. Also a shop, selling Spanish deliciousness.

I've been wanting to come to this place for years. The food was really really good. The staff were friendly and attentive. I liked the relaxed atmosphere. The building inside was beautiful and felt very classic. The price was quite high, but worth it for a special evening.

Fantastic food and excellent service from Pedro, Facundo and the rest of the team.

Authentic Spanish tapas in Leeds. The food was very nice and the service started off really well. We never got offered more drinks though and it took a little while for us to get the bill which was a shame as other than that we had a really nice time.

Amazing food, super friendly waiters, delicious drinks, lovely Atmosphere, my favourite, and complimentary glass of cava for my favourite

Good food in a stunning location but the service left a lot to be desired. Up until 9 we had a fantastic, friendly and attentive server. Nothing was too much trouble. Then he came to tell us he was heading home and wished us a good evening. So far so excellent. I asked one of his co-workers for the bill. Nothing came. Then dessert menu were brought over. We sat for the next 45 minutes while tables around us were cleared and cleaned. No dessert/coffee order was ever taken. We finally paid the bill and left somewhat deflated. An apology of sorts was given when I mentioned what had happened while paying the bill but the end of the meal took the shine off of what was otherwise a pleasant night out.