Las Tapas in Brentwood

We visited last night for the second time as we’d had such a lovely meal last December. We left quite disappointed this time. There are options labelled without G on the menu but I always check gluten free as I have coeliac disease. We were informed the chef had changed and given a very very small list of items off the menu that were gluten free - including fewer items than I had previously eaten at the restaurant. We were also handed the dessert menu and informed there were no options gluten free out of a page full of desserts - usually panacotta, icecream and even some cheesecakes are ok for gluten free. Sadly, we won’t be eating here again as the price point does not cater adequately for dietary requirements . Very disappointing and we left feeling that the chef is not suitably aware of gluten free. The Spanish tortilla could easily be gluten free - it was last time (or was it not?).

Had alot missing off menu so didn't get the best experience with variety of dishes

I loved this place!The food was great!Everything was well cooked and the food filled you up.My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived until I left, I felt welcomed and pampered by the food and the service. I highly recommend it!”

The dining experience is exceptional, blending exquisite food with top-notch service. Complementing the cuisine is the attentive service; the staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive, ensuring that every need is met with a smile. Overall, outstanding culinary experience that delights both the palate and the senses.

Service was very good however the food was really, really awful. Genuinely terrible. We ordered croquettes, patatas bravas, chorizo, meatballs and the seafood paella. The tapas was not great and although we appreciate quick service, it was down within a couple of minutes so clearly just reheated or frozen. The meatballs were so tough and had no taste. We actually had a few mouthfuls of the paella and left the restaurant it was that bad. £80 down the drain and we didn't even have alcoholic drinks. I used to think it was good here but I haven't been in about 5 years, I definitely won't be coming back :(

What has happened to this place? we went in for lunch 2 people. he sat us at the end by the door in between a wall and the stairs, i asked politely if we could move to the empty table behind he said NO because he has to push the tables together later. They line people up in there on tiny tables against a wall feeling like an exam hall and finishing off the very little atmosphere this place has to start with. chairs are bloody uncomfortable and the tiny tables for 2 aren't big enough considering its a tapas. We came here before they changed their menu and their chef and since then the restaurant has gone down and down. Always empty and I'm not surprised the downstairs set up is tiny and being constantly pushed against a wall to save wooden tables for later is ridiculous. We wanted to have a long lunch but we walked out, if a table is booked then fair enough but to say that people have to sit by the door and stairs so cramped to save a wipe down of the table is beyond ridiculous.

A very nice restaurant, great service provided by the friendly and attentive staff. The food was very good and we will definitely be back 😋.

Lovely Tapas place on the high street. Great service and a good selection of really tasty tapas. Some specials to choose from. Big portions! Owner great to chat to.

Will visit again. Good authentic tapas. It's not a huge menu, but that's not a bad thing.

Really great food and service. Highly recommend this great little place. Staff couldn’t do anything better. Peaceful and light music in the background.

The food was okay, I’ve grown up in Spain and lived there most my life and 90% of the dishes did not resemble the real thing. One of my dishes stated it had “Migas” something that excited me as it’s something I have had through out my childhood and my dish did not come with any sight of migas. I was told that it was in bread crumb form on my dish but I did not get any breadcrumbs, well at least none that were noticeable to me. I paid almost £13 for a dish that ultimately barely touched the sides, paid almost £75 for two people and I’m now currently sat in another restaurant for food. At first me and my mum were quite excited as the patatas fritas or what should have been called patatas bravas were lovely and really tasty, everything after that was a let down. Paid £12 for a salad that I could literally hold in my hand (for reference I have tiny hands). An empanada that mostly resembled a pancake, with next to no filling for almost £12. Was told the chef is Spanish, however I feel as though a real Spanish chef would deliver food that would be to the same standard as back home but I suppose capitalising in another country where most do not know any different is an excellent business strategy. All the best to the staff and chef, but we would definitely not return.

Authentic Spanish experience in the heart of Brentwood. Small but cosy restaurant with excellent food.

Bit pricey but very tasty and nice staff. They also don't add a service charge at the end which I appreciate

Amazing service Amazing food and drink Amazing interior, nicest place to eat on the high street

The staff is great, the service was amazing, very friendly people, the place is cool and interesting, the food tastes good. However they are trying too hard to be fancy ( and justify the price ?) An extra tall, dripping burger served in a flat piece of wood might look good for someone's instagram but is absurdly unpractical and for me stressfull to eat, then the chips that comes with the burger are so finely sliced that I can't taste the potato anymore. It simply taste like burnt oil. And once again are unpractical to eat due to the tiny size and extra fried texture, they certainly look fancy. So you'll be served food that is meant for a picture but not to be eaten without stressing about the mess that you are about to do.

Great restaurant with friendly and helpful advice when ordering. Loved everything we tried and would come back. The serving staff gave good recommendations and service was quite prompt.

Great little tapas restaurant in Brentwood. Small, intimate, excellent staff and fantastic food. I was quite struck by the attention to detail on the tapas. The chorizo wasn’t the usual slices but a chorizo split lengthways, cooked to perfection and served on a bed of the most delicious hummus. Padron peppers perfectly charred and salted. The Iberia pork was melt in the mouth delicious, and again beautifully presented on a bed of another delicious sauce. We ordered 6 dishes which was plenty. Each one delicious and insta worthy. Great little restaurant.

Wow! Everything, the staff, food and atmosphere was perfection. The pulpo (octopus) was my absolute favourite along with the paella mixta. All the dishes were perfect size, the flavours were outstanding with every mouthful. I left extremely happy with the meal and the servers were extremely polite and attentive. Highly recommend this place, will be back soon!!

This has got to be the worst paella I have ever had, spent £50 on a large and a small one and I wish I had gone to tesco and brought a packet of plain rice because it would of had more flavour, I will never order from this place again. I advise anyone else to go to tesco and buy one. I lived in Spain for 5 years and this definitely is not a Spanish establishment.

What a lovely little restaurant, me and my wife were lucky enough to have found this place after an event nearby a few weeks age, we had a very nice evening, great food and service. So we had to return with the family and again a fantastic night Ten Stars. Thank you to the Chef and Crew

What a wonderful meal. The croquettes and medallion were amazing! Thank you for a lovely evening. We'll be back.

What more can I say but perfect for our Mothers day treat

Fantastic food lovely young man serving very helpful in explaining the different dishes

Great atmosphere and good service

Stunning dinner, been there twice and never disappointed. Dishes are fresh, taste lovely and of good portion sizes. Great wine which makes the perfect accompaniment. Will always be going back.

Table of 4 every1 had enjoyable food except for myself rice was hard and was told this is a normal paella. Never had undercooked rice on paella b4. Was also told chef and manager had tried it and was how its meant to be. Staff were totally rushed off there feet and took at least 40 mins to get a drink. Would not return again

One of the best meals we've had out in a long time. Every single dish surpassed the food we've eaten in Barcelona. Plus I was called Madam, which I loved!! The patatas fritas are to die for. Seriously a great experience.

Staff were attentive and service was good. The food however was disappointing. Tasty but very overpriced. Extremely Disappointed. I also can't bear it when service charges are added to the bill especially when the food is so overpriced. I would much rather tip in the traditional way.

The quality of food seems to vary each time I frequent the restaurant. The new menu doesn’t quite do the tastebuds the service they’ve become accustomed to over a few visits here.

I recently visited Las Tapas restaurant and had a great experience. The staff was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was just right- not too crowded, and the food was really tasty. Overall, I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a good dining experience.

Authentic cosy and quaint. Menu is great and the food is delicious. The Gambas which is my favourite was there and I tried Octopus leg - soft not chewy and delicate

Las Tapas Brentwood is a hidden gem for tapas lovers. The menu offers a wonderful variety of flavorful plates. The dishes are beautifully presented, showcasing the essence of Spanish cuisine. The service is attentive and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall dining experience. Overall, Las Tapas is a must-visit for a fantastic tapas experience.

They got my drink wrong when it came to our table then I had to speak to get it changed waited a long time for my cocktail to come to our table the one I ordered. Food came before the drinks which was strange. Value for money for what we paid. PS Don't go here when there is any xmas going on group party as we were a couple there service was not great 😕 Was so loud as I couldn't hear what my partner was saying to me as we were sitting opposite each.

This tapas restaurant is simply delightful! The food is incredibly delicious, and the small plates offer a great way to explore a variety of flavors. The cozy atmosphere adds to the overall charm of the dining experience. Highly recommended!

My kids wanted to try such dinner and they just loved and from now on once a mont we have place to visit Prices also good unlike most of the places these days Recommended

Great place for dinner. Food and Wine was excellent. Great staff and good service. Good location and very historic building makes the dinner more special.

Wow. We dined here on Monday 30th Oct 2023. Truly this is one of the very best restaurant experiences I have ever had. Please move your restaurant to Tadcaster! The other stuff: the atmosphere was lovely, calm, peaceful. The vibe from the staff was very friendly and helpful, but also standing well back giving customers the chance to enjoy the food. Perfect. The main event was of-course the food. The flavours!! The tenderness, just everything was absolutely gorgeous. A couple of nights earlier we went to an awful place in Shenfield. They had a 'Tapas' menu, but nothing appealed, it was very noisy and one of the staff was shockingly rude......what a magnificent and stark contrast Las Tapas was! If you are looking to eat in the area, I'd stick to Brentwood, whether you choose Las Tapas or not, it's much better than Shenfield. Can I fault Las Tapas? No. It does cost, but the standard of the food easily justifies a few extra quid. I can't wait to go there again. Ever since I've been looking online trying to get recipes and directions to see if I can recreate some of that magic at home. It was the medallions and the flavours that went with it! I found one of the sauces, so I'll have a go. Thank you, we'll be back.

Atmosphere was good but you only get a 2 hour slot. Tapas was overpriced and not very good. Paella that I had was stodgy and overcooked. Everyone else's food arrived 10 minutes before mine. Dessert was not good either. Eton mess was just 1 strawberry, 1 scoop of ice cream , Berry juice. A crushed up shop bought meringue nest and squirty cream. Not as described on the menu. We all left disappointed.

Amazing food, great service and a cosy atmosphere. Definitely recommend for anybody to visit and try.

The best dining experience I’ve had, me and my partner tried on a whim and now we can’t wait to go back.. we’ve gone a few times now and will continue!

Another lovely meal at this hidden gem of a place. Great atmosphere and background music . Food and drink excellent. Once again great polite service from Jamie .

Absolutely fabulous from the minute we walked in! The food was exceptional but ALICE our waitresses made our evening! From the service to recommendations. We will definitely visit again.. Thank you Alice…Sharon and Jimmy :)

Very small place on high street - met a friend for lunch. Didn’t know anything about the place and it didn’t look much but the food was amazing! Had paella and some tapas dishes abd they were all delicious. The churros and ice cream was absolutely delicious! 100% recommend this place, will definitely be back.

Excellent as ever. Food is delicious and staff are amazing. Can have a conversation in the restaurant as not too loud like some places. Reasonably priced. Have been back time and time again. Never let me down

Having lived in Spain for around 15 years before returning back to the UK, I can honestly say the dishes are the most authentic I have tasted anywhere. Absolutely fantastic setting and service. Just perfect...we will be back soon

Some of the best tapas I've eaten outside of Spain! Really good menu, lovely staff and superb food. The croquettes and chorizo picante were highlights of a very good meal.

This place is really incredible. I was here for my boyfriend's birthday and everything was perfect. The food is very delicious and the best of all is the staff. They are very friendly, attentive, they gave us excellent service, thank you all for the great service. I recommend this place 100%

Excellent choice of Spanish tapas dishes. Good flavours in all dishes, really recommend the chorizo croquettes and the costillas ( ribs ). Compliments to the chef and the waitress for excellent service. Extremely tasty food, thank you.

It was a late lunch with friends. No problem in getting a table, perfectly good service and good food too.

A lovely meal with excellent service from Jamie, a polite and attentive gentleman.

A lovely meal and good wine served by Jamie . A polite and attentive young man who worked non stop throughout our 2 and half hour visit . There was a tiny hic up with the bill which he sorted very professionally. We will be back

Very expensive for small portions in comparison with other tapas bars I have visited. Didn't like the fact they added a service charge. Disappointed. Will not return.

Presentation and staff are brilliant here. Sangria is a must have with your meal. Always love roasted peppers and these were some of the best I’ve had. Alright value for money and would recommend a few dishes per person.

We went as a family group of 5. Food is good but the quantities are not great. We paid £45 per head (including a drink each), but were still hungry at the end of the meal. Service was good and the place has a nice atmosphere.

It was incredibly delicious, everything seemed special, we felt like kings. The staff were excellent and always smiling.

That was an amazing night for us ! We had a big party with my work colleagues more less 20 - 25 ppl ! And the food like how we want it, especially tapas (nibbles) with some spanish beer hit the spot !!! We’ll definitely come back again ! Thanks for the good hospitality guys 👍🏼

In a county where it is close to impossible to have a great dining experience, Las Tapas was a real gem! We had old friends visiting from abroad and were looking for a local, high quality place that could accomodate seven on a somewhat short notice. Vel was very acommodating, from booking to special requests, with excellent suggestions and deep knowledge of Spanish tapas culture, as well as perfect wine combination. The dishes were all delicious (Arroz Negro was to die for!), the room mood was delightful and intimate, even the matching soundtrack made it for a perfect evening among friends. My wife and I will definitely return there on a date.

Food was overpriced for its portion. The paella we ordered had raw shrimp. The food tasted average, no speciality. A bit disappointing.

Great food and ambience, 10/10 would certainly recommend trying.

Really good food in a pleasant atmosphere.

The food was overpriced and overrated! The salad tasted like it was from Iceland's or sainsburys ! We went on Friday night around 8:30 pm the waitress was a bit weird and was cringing my mum being too friendly. I asked for a Diet Coke...

Went to the restaurant to celebrate with my other half! We was very disappointed with the food. The salad tasted like it was from sainsbury’s or Icelands. I asked for a large coke and then saw the barman pour half a can in a glass. My husbands cocktail was very bland and tasted like orange juice. The waitress was a bit weird I really couldn’t understand. It was very overprice! I won’t be returning here again

I’ve eaten here a few times now, most recently last week. I’ve always enjoyed the food, it’s reasonably priced too and the service is quick and efficient

Last Saturday i came with my family and we were blown away by the flavours, presentation and service. Everything was so delicious. Food came quick. Staff were lovely. We had Sangria, Paella, some meat and fish tapas. Wow. Just wow!!! Ive been there before and...

Very good tapas.. nicely done, beautifully presented. Will be going back most definitely.

Went here for a romantic valentines meal. Ambience lovely, service shockingly slow and over priced. Tapas is designed to be quick not 20-30 mins between each dish. Had to ask twice where our food was, on the second time we were told the scallops had...

Very poor, the food was average but very overpriced. We went for a Valentine’s Day meal but was not told when we booked the restaurant or when they called us to take a deposit that there would be a different menu. This was very poor for vegans and it was £50 a head to have six small peppers, 5 bits of raw broccoli, a few chips and no dessert as nothing was vegan. The service was good as usual and the waitress was friendly and polite however the fact that we were not told about the limited menu was very disappointing. We came out having not enjoyed the food and still hungry. It definitely ruined our Valentine’s Day and even though we previously liked this restaurant we will not be recommending it or returning.

Very slow service, the plan of everyone arriving at the same time for the 8.15 sitting doesn’t work. Food turns up very randomly, first dish before the drinks last 5th dish an hour and half later.

I was super excited to try this place and decided to take family here for a nice Friday evening meal.. very disappointing. Food was VERY slow to come and half of it was cold when it did come so we had to send it back.....

We live local and have wanted to try this Tapas place for a while, we went for afternoon lunch one day in January ... The food was nice put the portions are very small, I had to ask for bread to go with the (small)...

I would like to state before i post this review, i am a very fair person. Where do I start.. my partner and I are locals and we were looking forward to trying this tapas bar. It was a Tuesday evening so really quiet, there was literally on one else other than us. The first thing my partner was told as we walked in, was that the kitchen shut at 9pm (we arrived at 8pm but had booked a table) i felt this was quite rude. The young boy working was quite short with us, wasn't particularly welcoming. We ordered sangria, the chorizo with humuus, meatballs, padron peppers and potatoes bravas. The food came out within 5 minutes which was suspicious. The food was average, the meatballs were probably what I liked best. The potatoes were rock hard crispy on outside but with no potato in them. I am positive they were frozen, possibly from Iceland with a bit of paprika sprinkled on them. I actually complained about them and asked that they be taken off the bill as they were not edible. Thankfully, they were removed from our bill, which was probably the only highlight of the evenjng. The young boy who served us, was the same person who greeted us, took plates away without even asking if we had finished. He made us feel almost like we had to rush because he wanted to get home. It was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had, we were really disappointed. We won't be returning. The money we paid for the meal and experience just wasn't feasible and as for the service, if you work in hospitality, which I have done myself, expect late evenings. It is all about friendly customer service. If you don't enjoy this type of work and want to be home early, hospitality isn't for you.

Visited yesterday .... Very nice tasty food ....

Overall, always a good experience. Staff friendly and quick with service. Food very good. Quite pricey but what isn’t nowadays! Good atmosphere, would most definitely recommend.

Tried this tapas on the off chance, travelled from Colchester and not usually in Brentwood, the restaurant itself is lovely, it was very cold and draughty though so my husband had to go to the car to get his coat, The selection of food was...

The food was fantastic, we went as a group of 20 and not one person could find a single fault with the food. The staff were incredibly attentive and it was an all round great experience, would definitely go again.

Manager was rude. Felt sorry for other staff who were helpful.

Good price for quality of food. Ordered 5 plates of food and waiting was exceptional. Friendly staff and nice variety on the menu. Went with the 2 kids and they seemed to enjoy it. Nice little business in a small building.

8 people meeting and we ended up drinking sangria and eating the most lovely, tasty and generous tapas ! The food was so lovely, restaurant so inviting that we postponed our meeting and just had a great time, good food, drinks, lovely atmosphere and service...

The kitchen is unclean, the staff are rude. The food is disgusting and over priced. Also any young girls who want to work here the staff members are pervy. Wouldn’t recommend.

Amazing food, drinks were a little pricey but fantastic little night out with service and atmosphere to match. Definitely worth a visit

Great food, I’m the wine section was fantastic and the food was great!

First-time visit to this lovely little tapas in Brentwood high Street. Staff very friendly and helpful. Gave us plenty of time to choose our food and gave helpful advice on desserts. The food was exceptional, both in the eating and visually. Would recommend and will go again

Average food, you could cook better at home. The ingredients were poor - a low point was a watery supermarket salad tomato. We went two years ago and the food was slightly better. It is over priced- the point of tapas is that it is...

Very disappointing meal - no authenticity Calamari was okay Paella was pretty gross - weird tasting Remaining dishes were cold Paid for two coke and I watched the barmen fill my glass with ice and use one can of coke to fill both glasses

Cosy. Great for all ages. Romantic or quieter family meal. Food was good quality. Served in a timely fashion. Relaxed.

Drinks prices are extortionate, 330ml (basically a can) of San Miguel £5.25, small glass of white wine £7, Nachos £11 Staff are Italian, not Spanish....

Food was super yummy and very friendly service! We will defo be returning, Thank you :)

Excellent food, excellent service. Really lovely staff and so helpful. We came back after we couldn’t get a taxi back to hotel (as we’re from Ireland and don’t know the area) and a young man that worked there was so helpful and got us a...

Moderate prices and excellent service. Fair selection in the menu

Really great food and wonderful service from the team! I am coeliac and they really took all my gluten free requirements into account and made me feel very welcome. Great cocktails and even better variety of fresh food! Will be back x

A little bit of Spain flavours. Fantastic and cosy little place at the high street. We liked it. Lovely flavours, but the prices are staggering concider the size of the dishes is very small. £43,75 for 2 person, 2 Coca-Cola none alcohol drink. Far too expensive. A 10p size of croquetas is far too small for the price following the other dishes. I have never seen such small croquettes until today. Lovely place, cosy and welcoming. Staff are friendly and helpful. Hygiene, there is space for improvement.

I went yesterday with my family to this place for the first time, service was really good ,food was amazing,great seafood Paella, cosy restaurant, definetly we will come back to Las tapas again xx.

Went to this restaurant in Brentwood on 4.6.22 and would never visit again. The calamari was like burnt rings, the potato bravas were like crisps, and not very tasty ones at that, the seafood paella was like a red rice pudding with 3 x mussels,...

Overall pretty good with a nice variety. The dishes are quite filling and you'll need about 3 to 4 plates. Although not overly expensive, some of the dishes were not worth the price. Still worth the visit though.

Below average tapas food for premium prices. I feel bad writing this review because the staff were lovely but a tapas restaurant shouldn't be getting aioli wrong!

Beautiful food , lovely atmosphere, the waitress Jessica has been impeccable ,easily one of the best restaurants in Brentwood, best tapas this side of Barcelona ! Really intimate and lovely setting for the family.

Great food. Customer service was spot on- very attentive. The cocktails was perfect- cheers Dev. A real pleaser. I would go again and again for special occasions.

Very nice restaurant, very cosy and welcoming. The food was very good and the staff was very friendly. We will be going back there for sure. I would definitely recommend

Lovely food and atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff A***

We loved the service. Everyone was lovely. However... There is a serious hygiene problem. The food, while not bad by any means, isn't great. This is only a real problem because the prices are staggering. Too expensive. We really hoped this would become a favorite. Unfortunately, we're unlikely to come back.