Jose in Southwark

I thoroughly recommend this lovely restaurant. The food is superb, the service is really friendly and the atmosphere buzzes with life. We arrived just before it opened - which was fortunate as it was full within 30 minutes! I can’t wait to visit again when I am in the area.

Food was amazing, ordered basically everything off the menu. A little bit more pricey than we thought but didn’t have a bad dish! Would highly recommend You do have to queue outside and might be seated with randoms as they try and accommodate for everyone. Really nice

I felt like part of a family here. The wait staff were friendly, the environment was cosy, and the food was amazing.

Guaranteed Spanish quality. I love that they change the menus and will get new tastes every visits. Price has gone up but that’s the choice that we can make.

The food, considering the price, left a lot to be desired. I've been there twice now and have not been impressed either time. Don't think I'll be going back. There are much better places to eat on Bermondsey Street.

Yes way, Jose! This place would get 10 stars if I could give it to them. My third time in there, and they just keep on delivering. Food is to die for! It is not possible to book a table, so you need to be prepared to queue for a little or a lot of time 😉 But is worth it. It is the best tapas place I have been in London. Those people work really, really hard. Highly recommend it!

Good food, pretty pricey for what you get. Should be more options if just tapas.

Fabulous food, wonderful service, what more do you need?

The food was of very poor quality, each croquette cap that looked like mini croquettes on top with a lot of oil at £7, the brava potato cap at £7 also with a sauce that barely reached my palate due to the small amount of sauce it had and only It brought about 9 slices of potatoes, a 250g meat and a little bit of potatoes at £27, the services are at £6.55 which are also included in the bill, I would have saved all of this if I had not given To try a terrible Spanish restaurant like this one in London with poor quality/price, I paid more than £56. I would never repeat it again, I was carried away by the positive comments it has.

Food was alright, nothing else. and not with ££, but expensive.

One of the best meals in my life! It could be my last supper!

Spectacular and small place to have some tapas in London. The service is very nice. You can see the cooks in action.

Late dinner and unplanned visit. Food was served quickly and prepared fresh to order. Well presented dishes, the highlight dish was the friend goats cheese with honey. I didn’t expect to like this combo but it was fantastic but just not enough of it. The squid ink rice tasted great especially topped with the aioli and crispy squid on top. The prawn fritters had a tiny kick and decent amount of prawns. Overall dishes had good textures as well as flavour. I wasn’t pleased with £10 a glass for a beverage, but it was good quality i suppose. Service was just alright, seating wasn’t very comfortable either. 🇪🇸

Good food, poor service. Uninterested, unfriendly staff and very rushed experience which was a shame as the food is good. Despite wanting more wine, tapas and dessert, we were told we only had 10 minutes left at our table, even though there were empty tables and no-one waiting to be seated (restaurant still busy, it wasn't the end of the night). About £10-18 per tapas (get 2-3 per person), red wine from £34 per bottle.

The cuttlefish was inedible and tasting of anything but seafood (pork would be my guess in a blind tasting).

Good lighting, not good acoustics, good food.

Every dish on the menu is excellent. One of the best restaurants in London. Perfect date spot. Overall Score: 8.56 Food & Drink: 8.8 Experience: 8.2 Value For Money: 8.5

Awesome. I treat 10 of all employees. Luis and all the managers and waiters are charming and their recommendations are the best, such as the tuna with onions from Gadira, an emblem of the province of Cádiz. Adonis, the guy in the kitchen is very nice and always has a smile no matter how full the restaurant is. The food is exceptional, truly the best in London in terms of Spanish food. Iberian feather 5j, grandmother's lentils.... Thank you so much

The bruschetta was burnt. The grilled tentacles were skimpy. £55 for two plates and two glasses of wine. The staff seemed stressed and were borderline rude. This was early in the evening and the place was half full. I don’t know what is going on but a good dining experience isn’t.

A bit too overpriced... but I would say croquetas are homemade and taste amazing. Salad with tuna and endives was extremely bitter and it ruined the whole taste. One of the servers was not that friendly when we politely asked to be moved to another table.

Glorious tapas which were really fresh and tasty. The wine was also delicious. We asked our waiter for recommendations and we're told to get a variety of dishes (pan con tomate, sardines, grilled goats cheese etc etc) and it was all delicious. Love the ambience and environment too, very romantic and great for people watching if you're perched on the high tables looking out to bermondsey street. Great little gem.

This is amongst the best tapas in London. However, the prices have become preposterous. A bottle of house red and 4 small plates of tapas came to £116. Shame.

Fantastic experience of Spanish tapas and wine. The giant prawns are the best in town. Really quick and friendly service and reasonable prices. Thumbs up will return!

An absolute gem of a place. Food, service and atmosphere are all top class. The type of place you hope to come across wandering through the backstreets of london but very rarely do.

Amazing tapas!!! I spent last summer in Spain and the tapas in Joses were better than most I tried there. The Calamari on the squid ink bun is a MUST TRY!!

The staff didn’t even bother to speak with me. I was standing outside for 15+ minutes in cold (as the sign says to wait to be seated), given no reaction, I decided to enter and approached the waitress to get any indication of how long the wait could be, but she didn’t want to speak with me, and just pointed her finger at the door.

Uncomfortable, noisy and squashed in. Wouldn't have minded if the food would have been something special. And call that a large glass of wine?

We ordered quite a lot. We had jamon iberico, pan con tomate, croquetas, patatad bravas, padron peppers, and tortilla. We thought tortilla would be a hot dish, but it was served cold. On a general term, everything was not as good as a nearby tapas place. The dessert we had was chocolate pod, which was just okay.

The food was tasty and well executed.

Pork cheeks were phenomenal. Loved the rosemary tart too

We entered rather late in the evening and were pleasantly surprised at polite information to wait just ten minutes. The bar was full, tables occupied and the place was abuzz with the chatter and loud laughter that only great food and good wines/cocktails bring forth. We were quickly shown to the last available bar stools with a long-ish table. Our Spanish friend ordered quickly and well for us: the usual patatas bravas but with a wicked roasted tomato and paprika spiced creamy dip, fried balls flavoured with squid ink and with prawns were superb and melt in the mouth, the tortilla was the cursory nod to a tapas spread, the anchovies drenched in olive oil were meltingly flavourful especially on and with the pan con tomate which we reordered. The charcoal infused bun sandwiched a generous amount of perfectly grilled calamari so eating seemed indulgent with aioli and calamari oozing out. Of course needless to say the Iberico jamon in wafer thin slivers were barely chewed and just melted away on the tongue leaving a slight salty meaty flavour one longed for again. There were padron peppers and all of this aided by glasses of Rioja and an Espana Negroni with a heck of a kick! Tapas tastes best in crowded loud spaces with the sound of happy well fed people around you, super fast yet polite service and lots of plates shared in a most interactive way. Jose tapas bar went beyond fun finger foods. There was a gastronomic edge to the dishes that’s had us planning another feast there! Till then, Mmmmmmm!!!

Best tapas and quickest service ever!

Found this place by chance. Was visiting London for the night. After a Google search went along. The atmosphere was so amazing. The place was packed. The food was insanely good. Me and my friend didn’t want to leave but we had a show to go to. Hopefully I can visit again when in London def worth a visit

Ristorante spagnolo a Bermondsey. Iniziamo dal cibo, ottimo! Rispetta la tradizione spagnola e offre tapas classiche e piatti più particolari. Ho trovato particolarmente buona la tortilla, il pan con tomato (si sente che l’olio utilizzato è di ottima qualità) e la pluma iberica. Il costo della pluma iberica è a mio parare giustificato dalla qualità veramente ottima (£18). Servizio gentilissimo e molto veloce. Il locale è accogliente ma è molto piccolo e quindi i tavoli sono vicini, personalmente non mi ha dato fastidio. Abbiamo mangiato sul bancone e non ci mancava spazio, anzi. Il locale non prende prenotazioni, si può ordinare da bere durante l’attesa.

I been here many times before and i always be happy even when they been super busy i had good food and service but this last visit i had i was not happy with the customer service to start the didn't have any knowledge about what they are serving they couldn't explain some of dish and what there's inside for allergy. The jamon portion become miniature and the beef cheek came with at touch of sweet potato pure..definitely not enough.Also the prawn i found them way to spicy not balance. Definitely not like before

Relaxing place. Almond cake is nice.

Every time I am in More London I have to visit José. I love the atmosphere and the food.

Great tapas bar with buzzy vibe

Quintessential Spanish tapas, quality ingredients, delicious dishes, great wine in a very friendly atmosphere!

This place has great tasting food, the problem is that you pay the price of a full plate and only get a small tapas. I left feeling more hungry than when I entered, with my wallet empty too 😭

Never disappointing, José consistently offers delicious Spanish tapas in a relaxed, bar-like setting. Check-out the specials on the blackboard!

Closest thing to authentic Spanish tapas that I've tried so far in London.

Lovely dishes, fantastic cocktails. And the service was great. Waited in the line for a short while, but was totally worth it. Definitely recommend the croquettes (made with fish).

beef skewers impossible to chew through , fish cheeks rubbery.. tortilla was ok

Great food, staff and overall vibe. Although you can’t book in advance it didn’t take long to get seated on a Friday night and most people were enjoying an aperitif in the queue. Staff were helpful and non-pushy, we had a leisurely dinner of high quality tapas for a good price.

The male waiter is really helpful, and polite and looks very happy with his job

The tapas (tortilla & ham croquettas) was good. Service was efficient but looked bored and strangely unfriendly.

Very cozy place to drink a beer and have some delicious tapas. I tried a little bit of everything. So far all the tapas were good but I recommend the patatas bravas and beef skewers.

We have been coming for over ten years to this spot that we used to call our fave. We have been twice recently and the food is absolutely exceptional as always. However, it’s very sad to say that the service has made us feel totally unwelcome. Frenzied welcomes, staff who cannot take orders properly and portions of food (squid at £17 a tapas) literally thrown at us. For the level of food versus the service / expectation is short of the mark. Very sad to see.

Everything we had was very good, I'll come back.

Great tapas at this super atmospheric spot on Bermondsey street

Really nice tapas spot with a good selection of food and wine. The location is quite small so there's often a wait to get a table and some of the tables are uncomfortably small/cramped (the window seats).

Considering this place is always busy and have queues of people waiting for a table I was excited to try. The wait staff were miserable and not friendly at all, they never smiled. It felt like it was a chore for them. The patas bravas were plain and boring, the sauces bland. The croquettes were equally bland and very un-interesting. We also had a plate of iberico jamon which was a very small portion even for tapas standards. The cost at £14 did not provide value for money. They only good thing about our visit here was the wine. 3 plates and two glasses of wine came to over £50. I think this is over priced for what it is and the food does not live up to standard. Not worth going back!

It was lovely to have tapas and so yummy. Lively, cozy with great cocktails.

Great food, great wine, and great staff. It is a tiny place but it is quality! Recommend the croquetas and the goats cheese with honey

Always an absolute pleasure. Fresh and simple tapas. Seasonal additions but always some firm favourites - croquettes and pain con tomate being our favourites. Service exceptional, just no reservations so get there early if you want to secure yourself a table.

The food was really tasty and just what we expected from tapas & a sharing plate restaurant - the tomato bread was magnificent and light, and the presa was delicious! The atmosphere is casual and comfortable, the decor gorgeous. We were very satisfied customers

Not the best tapas or value for money.

Awful experience, order received with irony, empty plates removed from the table with food in our mouth, pressure to order more, pressure to pay, pressure to leave... Guys, your compatriots in Spain are way more laid back. Take it easy...

Food was delicious, staff were friendly. A little expensive for the plates but aside from that would recommend.

Expensive for what you get but okay you’re in London. What’s inaceptable is the behave of the waiters… really rude bad service… Order, eat and go..

Very pricey. Cracking small tapas dishes to share and tasty wine. Would recommend for a group of friends or quick lunch.

Absolutely brilliant place. Love the chilled Vibe and bustling service. Great spot for watching the world go by. Must try!!

Nice tapas and great service. Only walk in there is always a bit of queue but it’s worth.

I’ve been here many times. I think it’s the best tapas and closest to what Spain actually offers. Especially on price and quality of the food.

What a wonderful Tapas restaurant we discovered . We were highly recommended to go and we were not disappointed at all. Not only was the food cooked to perfection the staff were superb . Knowledgeable about their wines and menu , excellent service , remarkably friendly and efficient for a very popular busy eatery . Excellent .

Jose is definitely one of the best Spanish tapas in London , great products treated well, highly recommended

Just stop for a lunch 3 tapas dishes and 2 glasses of wine £65.83 inc service.. The Tapas was not the best…

Amazing place and food, great wines

Food is good. Everything we got we loved. Pretty small portions. After 86GBP for 2 adults and 2 toddlers we weren't hungry but it left us wanting more. They do recommend 3 tapas per person but I feel like we need 6 per person. London prices 🤣

The food really was 10 out of 10. It's a bit cramped in there but I guess that's part of the experience. And the experience was so worth it. Would recommend and definitely go again. Queueing is also worth it 😉

Magnificent find in Bermondsey. Excellent tapas food and even better wine! Be prepared to wait as it's continuously busy.

Great food, creative tapas menu and good vibes.

Great tapas selection in the heart of Bermondsey High Street. An institution.

Food was alright. Nothing spectacular. You'd get half the tapas in a Spanish pub free with a pint.

Passionate staff and great food

Food was outstanding. Service on the other hand was average at best. But still giving 5 stars for the food. Favorite dish was the monkfish, tomato and feta, fried goat cheese, and the croquettes. Try to get a table outside, it’s warm inside. Cute and charming atmosphere

Always great fun and buzzy atmosphere. Great good and drinks and nice friendly efficient staff.

Delicious padron, squid in rice, croquettes. Shame about the beef sirloin which appears to have been cooked then deep fried in beef dripping, leaving a leathery texture and unpleasant smell.

Nice food and great wine! Spent a few hours there at lunch while waiting to get a train at London Bridge (4 min walk). Filomena was super sweet and helpful with the choices. Also the other girl (blond) was super nice but I didn't get her name!

A glass of cava is £10 here but they won’t give it to you unless you also pay £4.50 for olives, plus service charge.

The food is great and they have a good selection of Spanish wines. The restaurant (inside) is too small and a bit noisy. If the weather is good go for a table outside. The place don't take reservations, and you may need to wait to get a place.

Great food. Small tapas dishes. Since I don’t do alcohol, I can’t say anything about wine. Also. I don’t eat meat. But I didn’t have any trouble finding things I could eat. Plenty of veggie and seafood dishes available here. There are not many other options on Bermondsey st. So, you might struggle a bit if you decide the queue at José is too much.

Overpriced, average food, bad management but a nice atmosphere at least. The service was poor, the drinks arrived half way through the meal with the wrong order and the manager made us feel we had to eat fast so new customers could come in. I am not sure where this place gets all the good reviews. First the spanish omelette, not sure what’s the point of drizzle oil on top of something that is fried (this blew my mind, in a bad way) and put some chives. I can only guess that is to cover that the taste is bland and the potatoes not cooked well. The croquetas, very average, it tasted like fried dough more than an actual croqueta and then we had the black rice, same story. I am sorry if this comes across rudely, but London is full of Spanish restaurants that try to be a fancy version of the Spanish cuisine offering average quality, extremely overpriced and as a Spaniard, is extremely disappointing.

Came here for tapas with some friends, the waiter didn’t look too happy we didn’t have a reservation on a Tuesday night and we were advised there was a wait of about 15 mins for the table - totally fine - we ordered drinks for whilst we waited but they never came, even once we were seated they still never came. Once we had changed waitresses it was only then she realised. If I weren’t with friends, I prob would have taken the service off from the first unwelcoming waiter. However, big big shoutout to the pisto egg. Good vege options and the pisto egg stood out by far!

Cardápio impecável, surpreendente!

What a lovely surprise. Food amazing, staff great. In particular Levi was a breath of fresh air. I highly recommend the chimmichurri and Patatas bravas. Great food, great staff, great value.

I've been for dinner twice, and it's wonderful. You feel like you've been transported to a small restaurant in southern Spain. The food is delicious, the staff are welcoming and helpful, and the atmosphere inside is authentic and warm.

This Tapas restaurant has great service especially the bubbly lady service personnel who makes you feel cheerful. Food is great too especially the Prawn fritters and Croquets! Definitely a place to go for a meal if you are near the Tower Bridge area.

So popular and it's easy to see why. Food, drink and service all deserve 11/10. Can't wait to go back.

Jose’s used to be fantastic, unfortunately both the quality of the food and the service are not what they once were. It’s still a vibe, but there are other better and more appropriately priced restaurants in the area worth exploring.

José is such a great spot on Bermondsey Street, a short walk from London Bridge station. We had a bottle of Rioja Blanco wine which was great. The food was authentic and delicious. Definitely try the patatas bravas and tortilla. The food came out quickly and the staff were friendly. There were a number of vegetarian options too.

Incredible cocina!!!! Incredible service!!! Thank you José, top of the top!!!

Delicious food and great atmosphere - a winning combination. The croquettes and pork were the highlights for us. Goats cheese with honey was very good but very rich!

Decent food but please give the staff a raise or something, their gloomy looks and rude attitudes ruin the experience

Super tasty food and great wine list. It's small and they don't do reservations but worth rocking up and trying your luck!

Quick pit stop for lunch and as always Jose didn’t disappoint. The black rice with squid was absolutely phenomenal and the tortilla + presa iberica was great too but slightly let down by the patatas bravas and tomato salad with tuna. The tomatoes were nowhere close to the red fresh huge tomatoes I have had in San Sebastián. Still amazing scene and worth a go!

The service is quite bad given 13.5% service charge. Overpriced too (£50+ for 3 tapas). You’d pay half or less for the same dishes in Spain with possibly better quality.

Had the various tapas, espresso liqueur and gluten free beer. Great food, great service and a vibrant atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Neat atmosphere. Great for people watching if you can get a table outside. Small plates are all yummy!