La Perla in Bath and North East Somerset

Came here with my vegan friend to find that the menu on their website is misleading and outdated. When we arrived at the restaurant we were given a different menu which has less vegan options and this was disappointing for us as we wanted to come here because they have some vegan options for my friend. We asked about vegan paella and they said it’s for £60 for two pax - how crazy is that as there would be no vegan protein and only veggies surely it is not that expensive. I had the chicken croquettes and the portion was so small for the extortionate price. Would not come here again unfortunately.

First of all the menu on their website is misleading and outdated. When we arrived at the restaurant we were given a different menu which has less vegan options and this was disappointing as I wanted to come here because they have some vegan options. We asked about vegan paella and they said it’s for £60 for two pax - how crazy is that as there would be no vegan protein and only veggies surely it is not that expensive. I worked in a Spanish restaurant right after uni and a vegan paella doesn’t cost that much even with high quality ingredients. My non vegan friend ordered chicken croquettes and the portion was so small for the extortionate price.

Our visit to La Perla Restaurant in Bath was, without a doubt, an unforgettable culinary experience. From the first moment, we were greeted with exceptional, attentive and genuine service, which further elevated the delight of each dish. Chef Momo surprised us with a majestic Tomahawk paella that combined technique, flavor and presentation impeccably. Every bite was a celebration to the palate. As an appetizer, the croquettes were crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, a true delight. The cocktails were another high point of the evening—creative, balanced and refreshing—perfectly complementing each moment. These Puerto Ricans are definitely leaving Bath with a new favorite restaurant. We will return without a doubt!

Disappointing Experience I recently visited La Perla with some friends after seeing their advertisement for a 25% discount on the food bill. Unfortunately, the experience was quite disappointing. Despite the clear promotion, the staff refused to honour the discount simply because we didn't remind them about it before paying. They said the transaction cannot be cancelled, even though this is not true. When you advertise something it is the duty of the advertiser to fulfill the commitment, not the customers duty to remind the staff. This felt very unfair and misleading, as the discount should have been applied automatically. The food was decent but very expensive, but the lack of transparency and customer service left a sour taste. I hope they improve their approach to promotions in the future and avoid blatant cheating.

We recently visited this restaurant after seeing a poster outside advertising 25% off the bill. Unfortunately, when it came time to pay, we forgot to mention the offer before settling the bill. After realizing, we immediately brought it up to the manager, but we were told there was nothing they could do about it — even though the promotion was clearly displayed outside. It was disappointing to see how little flexibility or customer care was shown, especially over something that was openly advertised. Just a heads up for anyone planning to visit: make sure you mention any promotions before paying, or you might miss out. Honestly, it felt a little misleading and left a bad taste after an otherwise decent experience.

Excellent meal. The pork loin with chestnut puree & grilled squid with pil pil sauce were absolutely amazing, and I would recommend it to anyone.

We have enjoyed Spanish gastronomy as a family, EVERYTHING was exquisite!!! Croquettes, squid, shrimp, tortillas, sangria,... Quality and speed of service.

Three friends from different parts of the UK decided to meet in Bath! I wanted to find somewhere special for us to have lunch and La Perla did not disappoint! Food was amazing, service was amazing (shout out to Darcy), ambience was amazing! If ever we return to Bath we will be back! Thank you!

The quality of the food did not match the expectation that built for myself based of past reviews. I think the quality has perhaps gone down. There potential is there to re-ignite the spark that was once there. I hope this review is consumed constructively by the Restraunt. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the decor of the place was really nice. The food just let me down.

When we booked online it asked if the booking was for an occasion and it was our anniversary, there was no acknowledgement of this when we arrived, although it wasn't something that we was particularly offended by it did leave me wondering what the point of asking on the booking was for. Anyway, we had to wait a little while to recieve menus and drinks but after that the services was fine and the food was great, would return if I visited Bath again lovely meal and atmosphere

Amazing food and service bank holiday Monday so quiet but staff were attentive & charming and food was top quality 🧡

We went here after being recommended. The food was not as good as we were expecting. The tortilla wasn’t hot and the pork was very fatty. The lighting was so dim that you wouldn’t be able to see the quality of the food. When I tried the pork loin and had a mouthful of fat it pretty much put me off the whole meal. The ham croqueta’s which we tried didn’t have any flavour. The best part of the meal for my husband and I were the patatas brava. Such a shame because the staff we absolutely lovely and very attentive and friendly.

Really lovely tapas, portion sizes are huge and the best patatas bravas we have ever had.

Fabulous food! Lovely atmosphere! Great location right in the centre of Bath. Highly recommended. The best Spanish food I’ve had in UK. Attentive staff.

What an amazing experience. If you are in Bath, this is a MUST!! Fun atmosphere. The food was absolutely amazing. Good drink and wine selection. The grilled squid was the best I've had and I've had a lot. MUST MUST MUST stop for a meal.

I was so excited to try this place that sadly I got disappointed. We went to have paella and today the paella was not available because apparently the person who is preparing them was not working. ( The excuse was that the person who is cooking the paella did not have holidays for months and he needed some) We booked the place more than a week ago, I think the less that they could do it is let us know in advance so we could decide if we wanted to visit the restaurant maybe another date. I asked for 2 things from the menu and were not available. The food in general was good but the whole experience was not good.Also, on top of the bill there is a service charge that costed us 12 pounds today. It is a shame because I am sure they can do the things a bit better and it's not the chef's fault as all the food was tasty but we spent 103 pounds for some tapas.

The best tapas in bath. The croquetas tortilla and somomillo were my favourites. The chef was INCREDIBLE and his level of service elevated our meal. We will be back very soon.

Went to bath recently and visited La perla, had seen before and it had some good reviews for food. Arrived and we were seated fairly quickly, pretty loud although that wasn't the restaurants fault. Ordered several things off menu and it just wasn't what I was expecting from reviews. Food was OK but definitely not very good tapas and was lacking a lot of flavour. Lots of the dishes had garlic aioli on it which overpowered most the dish and tbh the food was pretty mediocre. Croquette was £7.50 said came with serrano ham and literally had a tiny slither on top and just wasn't anything special. I've had much better tapas from the lounge chain of restaurants who aren't specialising in tapas so quite disappointing. For a restaurant that specifically sells tapas I expected a lot more and it just didn't deliver when it came to the taste and flavour of the dishes. Not sure if it was an off night but from reading reviews of how great food is there, that just wasn't my experience. Won't be going back and it's just one of those things.

Fantástica joya oculta en el centro de Bath! Tuvimos una cena realmente encantadora aquí un sábado por la noche. El personal era amable y atento, el ambiente era brillante y las tapas eran divinas! No podemos esperar a volver en nuestra próxima visita a Bath. Escondido por unos escalones y dentro de las bóvedas había un lugar tan peculiar para la cena - hemos estado hablando de nuestra visita desde entonces. 10 / 10 en general!

Tuvimos un encantador almuerzo de domingo en La Perla. La comida era excelente y el servicio muy bueno. Recomendaría encarecidamente la paella de mariscos, fue una de las mejores que hemos probado y vivimos en España durante unos años. El chef se acercó para servirlo y explicó cómo se preparaba. Le di a mi marido muchos buenos consejos para cocinar una paella. Increíble almuerzo y me sentí muy especial.

The food is terrible. The only thing that makes it Spanish is the name. If you are Spanish DO NOT GO HERE! It was also expensive. The service was excellent and the atmosphere very good.

Great food, great staff, great night

Amazing experience. The seafood Paella is the best I've ever had. Great service and great atmosphere.

One of the single most spectacular meals I’ve ever had. Celebrated our anniversary here with La Perla’s INCREDIBLE paella — words can’t do it justice. It is a beautiful love letter to the tradition of Spanish cuisine. The scale of the meal alone was a marvel! The chef kept appearing from the kitchen to give us recommendations for wine and desserts. So much care is given to ensure the meal is absolutely perfect. The staff was attentive, personable, and made this place a highlight. Can’t recommend it enough, don’t miss coming here! Thank you for an incredible meal and wonderful evening <3

Incredible food and atmosphere really enjoyable evening. All staff were fantastic

A very atmospheric venue, with friendly welcoming staff and great food. Would definitely eat here again

Excellent meal in a fun atmosphere.

We ordered 4 Tapas and the paella and all were delicious! So well seasoned and savory! Friendly ambiance and quick service!

Excellent food, relaxed vibe with nicely attentive staff!!

Excellent, friendly service and the most delicious tapas. Would highly recommend the aubergine - so good

Really good food! Lovely staff and service. Would highly recommend for a long lunch

Muy agobiante para ser honesto. El servicio era rápido, pero un poco demasiado rápido. La comida salió casi instantáneamente, lo que significa que solo estuvimos allí por poco menos de una hora. Me hubiera gustado tener una comida mucho más lenta, donde pudiéramos tomarnos nuestro tiempo y disfrutar de la comida. La comida estaba mezclada. Algunos platos eran preciosos, como las croquetas y el jamón ibérico, pero algunos eran muy comunes y caros, como el cerdo y las gambas. Una noche muy cara, sin mucho que escribir a casa.

Everything was perfect, nice place to spend time with friends

Nice place and foods, thank you

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Best croquetas and lovely cocktails. 👍🏻

Fantastic tapas, great selection, nice atmosphere, excellent service. Highly recommend!

Absolutely wonderful evening! The food is delicious and there is a wide selection of veggie options. The restaurant itself is beautiful and there staff were so helpful and friendly. We had such a fab night!!

Fantastic food, great staff, lovely setting. 5 stars!

Fantastic selection of food with great service from the waiter. He was really helpful with any questions we had and topped our water several times. There is a good selection of dishes all with distinct flavours, there is so much worth trying.

Food is full of flavour, service is impeccable, and amazing atmosphere. Highly recommend!

A hidden gem in bath. Great food and exceptional service. Will definitely come back.

Fantastic food and very nice atmosphere. Been here multiple times and it never disappoints

Some of the best tapas food in bath! High quality food and ingredients everything was delicious! I couldn’t recommend it enough the fried squid is to die for! And the Oxtail was unbelievable so tender!! Servers are very helpful and give great recommendations!

The meal was delicious! The staff are warm and courteous👏🏻 The price is a bit expensive and the portion is small. Give it a try

!Buenísima! Came for my birthday and not disappointed. Lovely setting and very attentive staff. Stand out dishes were chipirones a la plancha and carrilladas. Patatas braves so crunchy and bread warm from the oven. Nice relaxed evening away from the hustle and bustle of chain restaurants.

Food delicious 😋 Service amazing 😻 Atmosphere quiet, it may be for the early evening. 🥰all around

Nice service with very kind waiters, great food, and all round great experience.

Our meal at La Perla was 10/10. The tapa dishes were very delicious and authentic. The restaurant was very intimate and cosy, and the staff were very attentive. The croquette selection and pork cheek dishes were one of my favourites, aswell as the sangria!

Perfect evening to start celebrating our wedding anniversary. Gorgeous selection of tapas, served by lovely welcoming staff.

Really nice atmosphere and good for taking photos

The 2nd time I’ve been here and again it was excellent. The food was cooked to order and fast! The chef was lovely, and chatty. We had the Gambas fritas, patatas bravas and chorizo and all three were presented beautifully and tasted divine. The atmosphere was lovely considering it was only Tuesday. Another great experience and will definitely get a third visit in when back on the area.

Buzzy atmosphere. Generous portions. Great flavours. We had a great evening here and would return. Service was attentive and friendly. Chef is Spanish so food feels more authentic than other places I’ve visited.

Delicious food, lovely service really friendly, very cool inside!!

Great food, friendly staff, and a beautiful setting. Came on a Monday evening, so imagine atmosphere is even better nearer the weekend.

Very cosy and comfortable environment. Quick service and food served at the correct pace. Lovely, friendly staff. Pork cheek a personal favourite. Highly recommend for a Spanish experience in bath

Excellent food and service! Very friendly staff. Each dish was delicious! Can’t wait to come back!

Nada más que grandes palabras que decir sobre este restaurante. Todo el personal fue más allá para garantizar que tuvimos el mejor servicio al cliente. Sin mencionar la deliciosa comida, que era única y sabrosa. Una gran recomendación y volveremos.

Wonderful food and atmosphere. The manager was lovely and very helpful with dish selection.

Delicious food and very friendly staff

We walked off the street and we're welcomed. Our waiter was fabulous, helping us to understand Tapas and the items on the menu. The prawns were scrumptious, the pork was extremely tender, melting in the mouth. The chestnut puree and cheese sauce were a superb complement to the pork. The atmosphere began quietly and grew in energy as more people came into the restaurant. It was the perfect way to celebrate a significant day.

This restaurant La Perla was recommended to me by a Norwegian woman and it was fantastic! So glad that I went. The food was delicious and the restaurant itself is warm and beautiful.

A fantastic restaurant. Has a great vibe. Excellent service. And delicious tapas.

Wonderful atmosphere, lovely food. We really enjoyed the entire evening.

This was our third visit to La Perla and they never disappoint! Amazing food, friendly staff and great service. Will definitely be back again soon!

Great service. Really sexy restaurant. And wonderful food.

Really enjoyable evening. Great food and service. Nice choice, too. Real Big thanks to Pavlos, who really made our night. Happy to explain, never rushed us, and was very attentive. Credit to La Perla. If you manage La Perla, thank him and give him a pay rise!

Amazing service , quick and polite and the food was incredible

Very nice setting and traditional and tasty food 10/10 would recommend

Fantastic food and incredible service, a real hidden gem in Bath.

Great relaxing atmosphere. Patatas Bravas were exceptional. Harry was very attentive.

Wonderful experience definitely worth reliving and recommending, friendly staff and excellent cuisine!

Food very average, had much better tapas. Some was tasteless, all quite greasy. Our waiter was good but generally they took zero pride in their work and looked completely disinterested. Decor and ambience was dated and had nothing about it. Food came out in seconds of ordering so wasn’t cooked to order. Pricey for what it was. Won’t be going back.

I would highly recommend paying La Perla a visit if you're in Bath, the food was sensational and the service was very attentive.

All the staff were super welcoming and friendly. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and so unique. The food was unreal and came out in really good time. We will be back .

Lovely food. Bravas are delicious. Sangria was tasty. The staff are very friendly!

We had the Paella for two, delicious and service was excellent.

Food was delish, service even better! Gorgeous atmosphere and wonderfully warm staff X

Really authentic Spanish food and environment. You’re transported to Spain. Very good wine.

Food was absolutely incredible. Gorgeous atmosphere. Service was perfect. Staff are so friendly! Loved it :)

Food was absolutely phenomenal and came out so quickly!

Lovely staff and amazing tapas, would 100% recommend to anyone!

Lovely tapas place, great food, good service. Would definitely come back

Had such a wonderful dinner here. Food was amazing and the staff were brilliant :)

Great service, amazing food, a must visit in Bath

Good food, dessert was underwhelming.

Food was excellent. Good service.

Great food and exceptional service, recommend.

Highly recommend La Perla. Exceptional food, great cocktails and the staff are so passionate about the food and very helpful. Zero complaints.

I read the odd negative reviews with interest. Plenty of mental illness out there —n’est ce pas? ( French) Anyway it’s a 5 star from us. I knew it was Spanish straight away as there were castanets hanging on the wall. The tapas was great. The service pleasant without being ‘ en tu cara’. ( Spanish) Well done team Perla.

Well worth a visit if in Bath. Tasty food, great service and nice setting. Would visit again.

Absolutely amazing food and service. Came here for a birthday celebration and couldn’t recommend it more!

Beautiful dinner, the grilled octopus and manchego croquettes were a particular highlight. The setting is lovely in an old underground cellar, nice romantic dinner for two!

Second to none, the setting is just perfect for a romantic night out, great food, resonably priced and wonderful service - wholly recommended!

Fantastic, atmospheric restaurant in the heart of Bath. Food was amazing, service outstanding, and the best sangria EVER!!

Very attentive service and lovely atmosphere. I particularly loved the honey and queso manchego croqueta and the pork cheek.

Tasty food and friendly service. Particularly enjoyed the croquette with cheese and honey.

This is our second time here. We think it is a must visit should you want the most delicious tapas in Bath, served by amazingly friendly staff and in an atmospheric vaulted space. But the true star of this restaurant is their paella! The seafood paella is the best ever we have tasted, and we have tasted many around the world! The chef takes his time cooking it to perfection, using the best red prawns, octopus and mussels, creating a caramelised crust, giving the dish an added dimension for texture and taste! Our server squeezed all the goodness from the prawn heads into the paella to give that extra punch. It's no wonder that the chef won second place in a world paella competition 3 months ago 👍

Amazing service and food. Knowledgeable and friendly staff, I would highly recommend coming here when you are in Bath

Even though it was quiet on arrival, 7pm it soon filled up, very friendly and helpful staff

Very friendly staff and delicious food that reminded us of our time in Seville. Good options for our young daughter too.