La Taberna Leeds in Leeds

What a gem this place is. Walking through the door to a bright welcome, and smelling the gorgeous aromas we knew this was going to be a good choice. The decor and ambience is spot on, super clean bathrooms (always a deal breaker for me). The food was 10/10, absolutely delicious. A particular highlight was the aubergine dish which I’m still thinking about now. Price is very reasonable for top quality ingredients. What makes this place so good is the service. It’s a long time since I’ve experienced such friendly and thoughtful service in this country. Our waiter in particular was attentive & super friendly. We will most certainly be back next time we’re in Leeds.

We had a fantastic, authentic Spanish meal. The waitress was very attentive and we all said we would definitely return.

Came with high hopes but left disappointed. Overall the food was okay but lacking in flavour. We were left waiting half an hour for the last 3 dishes which when they arrived, no one was impressed with. Steaks were bland tough and very overcooked. Advised the server of this who offered to cook again but given the already long wait for them, we just left it but thought maybe something might have been knocked off the bill considering this but no… due to this we then skipped dessert. Can’t say we would come back unfortunately.

A gem of a place. Friendly staff and the food was delicious. The atmosphere was relaxed but bustling. Would definitely recommend and a return visit is on the cards.

Went with my partner and friends and had a lovely experience! The food was lovely and the service was superb!

Great vibe, staff intentive even better food! I highly recommend the Chorizo and the aubergine tapas dishes! Overall great experience

Great food and great service! Would come again. I would absolutely recommend the sardines and the prawns - they were superb!

Food was delicious and the service was excellent, a lovely little place that I definitely recommend - especially the aubergine fritters! Only small complaint/why have marked atmosphere down slightly is there was an off-putting smell coming from the direction of the toilets a couple of times. I think there may be some pipe issues or something but once they're sorted it would be five stars all round!

Great food and excellent service, the waiter even persevered with my very mediocre Spanish all day. Recommend the fried aubergine!

Simply outstanding food and service, I cannot recommend it enough and can't wait to go back. Our server, Andreas, is a natural and really enhanced the whole experience. Superb.

Authentic Spanish tapas that was delicious although the wine was expensive

Great service. Only popped in for a couple of drinks and they couldn't have been more friendly. Will go for tapas next time.

The best tapas I've ever eaten, this place is small and intimate. The service was great, and the food was amazing. Fantastic gluten-free options are available.

The place is a complete disappointment! I'm not sure why it has such a high rating as the food was below average. The fried aubergine was soggy and just sweet as the only seasoning it had was honey. The chorizo is a joke - it's mainly sugar with sweet wine and tiny bits of chorizo which you can't even taste because the sweet is overwhelming. The red wine was as good as anything you would by in the budget section of a super market. We had to wait for ages to get any attention from the servers and the place wasn't even that crowded. Have never been this disappointment by a tapas bad before.

I was disappointed with this visit as highly rated, I went for afternoon lunch - the service was ok although quite slow on the food and missed a dish order. The food itself all felt quite cheap, and wasn’t anything special considering the cost - disappointing

Really Spanish tapas, one the best UK tapas restaurants for me. See you soon

Always good experience. 3 tapas per person and sangria jugs are tasty and sensibly balanced.

Really really disappointing. Not what I expected at all...wow so poor

Very disappointing. Expensive, tough steak and a tiny portion. I genuinely went and got a burger from a fast food place afterwards.

Had a fantastic dinner at La Taberna! Ordered Sardinas, it was perfectly cooked, the Spanish omelette was spot on, and the croquettes were crispy. Gambas, steak, and churros made it a perfect meal!

Quite a chilled out tapas restaurant. Recommend it very much

Went here for a friends private hire and the food was incredible! The chorizo and aubergine in honey is out of this world- wow!

Excellent food, fabulous staff, will definitely go back. Best chorizo we have ever had, melts in your mouth! All four of us agreed this was the best tapas we have had in England!

Had a lovely meal today. We shared 8 plates between 3 of us. Croquettes were amazing. Sangria was also really great. Will definitely return.

Genuinely cannot fault this place, food was incredible and service was really lovely. Best tapas i’ve had in leeds!

I had found this wonderful place on Trip Advisor as was meeting a friend for lunch in the city. What a lovely warm welcome, great food and a wonderful atmosphere (loved the Spanish black pudding)!

Amazing an amazing time here. Not only the best tapas restaurant in Yorkshire but in my opinion it's the best restaurant in Leeds

A lovely evening with great fresh tapas and attentive, pleasant staff. This was our first visit and we would definitely be back again. Really reasonably priced too. Thank you so much La Taberna!

Great uncomplicated food and friendly atmosphere. Would recommend the aubergine dish, it took me by surprise! Enjoyed the wine too.

Very good tapas and wine at this small and friendly restaurant.

We enjoyed a lovely meal here recently. The restaurant is intimate and definitely has an authentic Spanish vibe. The menu had all the classic tapas dishes plus more. We tried 6 between two of us and we struggled to finish them. The dishes are on the pricier side, but well worth it as they are cooked fresh, and are delicious. Would definitely recommend the chorizo and the prawns as they were our favourite dishes. The staff were really attentive and helpful with explaining the menu etc. A great place for a date night or to bring friends and family, just make sure you book!

Great small venue, felt really authentic, staff were really welcoming and the food was delicious.

Incredible service delicious food and a lovely relaxed atmosphere- this place has it all. Absolutely recommend

Absolutely amazing food, best tapas I've had! Staff super friendly, the chorizo dish was absolutely delicious!

Tapas isn't something I generally go for, but my wife has always wanted to give it a go, and we were pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed it. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the restaurant is great. It's nice and small, and does feel overly crowded. We especially enjoyed the croquettes, patatas bravas, and the toast with cheese and jam.

Very nice food and good service. I’d certainly recommend for unfussy tapas!

Me and my husband ate here on Saturday, this is honestly the best Tapas restaurant I have ever been to!! The food is so tasty, the service was excellent and the authentic atmosphere of the place really make it a must restaurant to visit.

Best Tapas I've had outside of Spain, and it's also very affordable - I'd highly recommend

Delicious tapas - some of the best i’ve had in the UK. Would highly recommend the Pintxo la casa , the croquettes and the Chorizo al vino. Really top level service - perfect balance between being friendly and giving you space to talk and eat . Very atmospheric and quaint place, perfect for a date night .

Staff are really friendly. The food 😋 so flavoursome. Each dish was stunning. My favourite was the lamb chops and the Spanish sausage.

Excellent tapas with friendly service

What a place! Fantastic food and brilliant service. Will definitely be recommending to our friends and can’t wait to visit again

Great little find lovely friendly service and superb food oh and Sangria

Hands down the best tapas I've ever eaten. La Taberna quickly became one of my favorite restaurants after visiting recently. Every dish was of a super high quality and made of the freshest ingredients. This place is miles ahead of a lot of tapas restaurants in surrounding areas. The sangria was crisp and refreshing, staff were attentive and friendly. Just an all around faultless experience and I look forward to visiting in the future.

Had a lovely lunch here, it’s a small menu plus a few specials, what we had was really good I particularly liked the black pudding and also the fried aubergine with dark honey and cinnamon we shared 6 plates and a bottle of white Rioja all for £87 including tip. Will definitely return to try out some of the other dishes!

La Taberna lived up to it's reputation. The staff are excellent and really devoted to ensuring you enjoy your meal. The food is delicious. Very fairly priced. Owner is really proud of his business and works hard to maintain his excellent reputation.

Excellent meal with a great choice of tapas. Some dishes that I've had before, albondigas, patatas braves but some different dishes, aubergines, lamb chops. Staff were very friendly. ¡Spanish wines, beers, and sangria! Shared churros con chocolate to finish. Good atmosphere in the basement restaurant.

Our first time in Leeds for the weekend and found this gem through reviews. Really lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk in, busy but with well spaced tables feels very comfortable. Welcoming staff who were helpful with the menu and haven’t hood suggestions. Small plates l, we shared 9 between 3 of us. All excellent! Would highly recommend!’

All dishes we ordered were beautifully cooked and were delicious. Service was speedy and attentive. We would highly recommend

Everything was amazing, from the moment me and my family walked in the waiters were lovely and the food was 100/10. The waiting time isn't even long, and WOW. I'm so impressed at the chefs, all the food was on point, and we congratulated the team as we fortunately were some of the last to come out of the restaurant. It's literally a hidden gem in Leeds and I am DEFINITELY going back. By the way, the tapas by themselves are quite big, so roughly three is enough to fill you up :)

Delicious!! Me and my family went here to celebrate a graduation and we had the best time! Amazing authentic spanish tapas, great wine, and lovely people. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely fantastic, the warm welcome, the food was exceptional and a completely relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Wonderful food, friendly service and a great atmosphere. Would definitely return.

Beautiful flavours. Everything cooked fresh. Service perfect. Highly recommended.

5 star experience. Tasty sangria, fantastic service, lovely atmosphere and the food. Beautiful!!!!

Wonderful food, fantastic service and great ambiance. An authentic Spanish restaurant in the heart of Leeds which you shouldn’t miss. Highly recommended.

Excellent service and food. Atmosphere was lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone. We got 6 plates between 2 of us and it was the perfect amount.

Amazing food. Genuine lovely staff and great food well worth a visit.. A real hidden gem

First visit, we loved it. Delicious food and good service 😋

Amazing food genuine lovely staff and great atmosphere.. Well worth a visit real hidden gem.. Just choose everything.. The wine is lovely

Absolutely amazing! Couldn’t recommend it more, the food was unbelievable the staff were so helpful and friendly and the service was brilliant. We had a voucher as a gift from a friend who highly recommended and we were not disappointed! We will definitely be back

We went with high hopes after reading the reviews. Unfortunately the food is not good enough quality for what they are charging. The Patatas Bravas were overcooked and had a small amount of spicy sauce on top. The aubergine frittas were very oily and too deep fried, very hard. The gambas arrived under cooked, we left them to cook in the hot dish, and not enough garlic at all, only a few slithers. Meatballs were average, no taste Calamari were OK, I asked to some more alioli and was charged for it! The saviour was the steak, not a huge portion but was good quality meat and cooked as we had requested. The atmosphere felt authentic of a small back street tapas in Spain. Hence the 3 stars. We would not return or recommend on the basis or the quality of the ingredients used.

We went with high hopes after reading the reviews. Unfortunately the food is not good enough quality for what they are charging. The Patatas Bravas were overcooked and had a small amount of spicy sauce on top. The aubergine frittas were very oily and too deep fried, very hard. The gambas arrived under cooked, we left them to cook in the hot dish, and not enough garlic at all, only a few slithers. Meatballs were average, no taste Calamari were OK, I asked to some more alioli and was charged for it! The saviour was the steak, not a huge portion but was good quality meat and cooked as we had requested. The atmosphere felt authentic of a small back street tapas in Spain. Hence the 3 stars. We would not return or recommend on the basis or the quality of the ingredients used.

Tapas was absolutely amazing, best Chorizo I've ever had. Staff were lovely and a nice atmosphere. Plenty of Gluten free options

Highly recommend, this place was fab. Staff were so friendly, food was amazing, would definitely go back

Such a lovely place to eat. We enjoyed a great selection of dishes, and the welcome and service was first class. A really fun and memorable experience.

The absolute best tapas restaurant i have ever been. Every single dish was cooked to perfection. Excellent flavours especially the chorizo ( an absolute must have). Service was exceptional, fast efficient friendly and very professional. We will definitely be back.

Amazing Tapas, great value for money we had 6 separate dishes with a glass of sangria for less than £100, the atmosphere here is relaxed and cosy you almost forget you’re in the city centre.

Beautiful food, very cozy atmosphere Food arrived very quickly. Reasonable prices.

Great! Quick call in as passing

Absolutely excellent, did not disappoint, a must from us & wont be the last time we visit . Staff , restaurant food . I can’t fault it

I'm not easy person when it comes to food....amazing food and totally satisfied by my every orders.

Delicious food, friendly and welcoming staff and very reasonably priced. The croquettes were amazing. Lovely hidden away setting

Awesome place, great food, fabulous service. What a find. We will definitely be back here next time we are in Leeds. The sangria is fantastic

Amazing staff, amazing food and the owner was brilliant! Overall experience was fantastic! Such a friendly place we will definitely be back!

We had some fantastic tapas here this evening. The food was really fresh, cooked well and tasted really flavoursome. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. Overall the price was really reasonable and we have a lovely evening. We would certainly visit again.

Great Place, excellent food and service. Brilliant Staff too! Will definitely go again!!

The best of the best!! My favourite restaurante in the whole country. So authentic. I am so glad this “local” has been given the recognition it deserves. I have been coming to this little taste of heaven for many years now and it gets better every time. The food speaks for itself. They have specials each time which are insanely good. The chorizo dish is the best chorizo al vino I have ever had in my life, considering I lived in Spain for a time. Nothing compares. The people are wonderful, greeting you with a smile and always checking in. The Latin music in the background creates a wonderful atmosphere. And to top it off the sangria both white and red are so delicious. The perfect place for a family gathering, date or catch up. Mi novio dijo “la comida aquí alimenta el alma” y es verdad.

Service was excellent. The decor is good, minimalist and uncluttered. The place feels warm. We visited during lunch time on Tuesday and it was quiet. Menu is not extensive. They have some unusual items in the tapas menu. I found some of the dishes a bit sweet.

What a wonderful find, amazing food faultless great and friendly service.

It looks like this is the best Spanish tapas restaurant in Leeds! Food was delicious! Service - perfect! And atmosphere was cozy. Highly recommend.

A very amazing and quiet spot for people who want to enjoy tapas. Decor was really spot on and made you feel like you were in local Spain. The staff greeted us with a smile and a great attitude. The food is fantastic and you can really tell the chef puts so much effort into each meal. We enjoyed that much we didn't want to leave, would definitely come back again and recommend for anyone who would love a quiet date night.

The best tapas in Leeds, great food & great service

Great food, lovely little venue and the most helpful and polite staff you could expect to come across.

We booked La Taberna as the restaurant for our wedding celebration as it is one of our favourite restaurants. Andres, Vivi and the team were super accommodating and did everything we asked for. The food was delicious as always and received several compliments from our guests. Overall they are great value for money and we can't wait to visit again and would recommend La Taberna to anyone.

Great little indie restaurant in Leeds. Nice vibe and excellent food. The chorizo in wine is excellent as were the sardines. Give this place a try, won't be disappointed.

Our son just moved to Leeds and after a very long day, we've decided to rest and enjoy food in La Taberna. From the 1st moment to the last second we felt like being welcomed by a long missing friend. Food, wow food-feast for your senses and service.....hmm absolutely PERFECT. Our next visit in Leeds will definitely end up in LaTaberna.

The best tapas in Leeds 100%! UNREAL food! Highly recommend the aubergine fritters (life changing), the croquettes, the prawns and the chorizo. Really friendly staff and a great atmosphere. But of a hidden spot but the food is outstanding

After reading reviews on TripAdvisor I chose la Taberna for lunch. My wife had just finished work that morning and after 46 years had finally retired. What a brilliant venue. The staff were superb and the Tapas was fantastic. The Chorizo in red wne and honey was superb. It was one of the best things I have ever eaten. Cannot fault the place and will be going back again. Thank you La Taberna for a memorable lunch

Fantastic food and atmosphere. Very friendly owner. We all had a great time. The food was outstanding, best tapas in the aUK.

Had such a lovely meal yesterday. All of the dishes were delicious and a wonderful setting. Will definitely go again. Beautiful!

Came here for a meal, what a little gem , very nice place , meal was outstanding and all the staff were very friendly and professional, owner came over to us to speak as he did to all his guests which was lovely , his wife is the chef and every dish we had ordered was delicious , intimate little place lovely atmosphere , it’s a must , we will definitely be back

Me and my partner came for my birthday meal. As soon as we stepped in we were greeted by the warm, welcoming staff who helped us decide on what to eat and aided to our every need. The food was beautiful! with such generous portions, definitely worth every penny.

Very friendly and helpful staff, explained the menu and advised how many dishes to choose. Food was amazing. Would definitely visit again.

Awesome place great people food just a shame the steak was quite small. Would go again.

Fantastic. Simple as that. Great staff and great food. Highly recommend this place.

Amazing meal here with a friend whilst on a city break. Staff were so warm and friendly, and made us feel incredibly welcome. Food was top notch, the eggplant and sangria was to die for. Cannot recommend this place enough.

We wanted a nice informal evening meal for 4 family members. We got exactly that. Our delicious Tapas was served by lovely friendly and helpful staff. I look forward to going back to try more of the tasty food.

amazing food, amazing staff, very welcoming and friendly.

I didn't understand that Spanish concept of Tapas food