Lo Rapitenc in Mendip

We sat outside in the warm evening, and the Tapas menu looked okay, nothing astonishing. Tapas ingredients are, by definition, very cheap potatoes, olives, bread, chicken, tomatoes and yet the prices are really, really expensive, The food when it came was fine, the bill was not, £100 for two and we left hungry.

My friend and I enjoyed the most amazing tapas selection during our visit. The food was outstanding and there was such a varied selection of delicious dishes to choose from. An awesome place with such fantastic service and attentive waiting staff. I highly recommended this tapas bar and will definitely be returning soon!

Hi Marc, we visited your restaurant with some friends last night. It was absolutely fabulous!! The staff were really happy to serve and assist us. The food was excellent and well seasoned. My friends and I thought the patatas bravas with alioli was probably the best we have ever had anywhere and the other dishes like the rump lamb with anchovies, mushroom croquettes and tenderstem were all equally good. Every dish was on point. I complimented your chef and told him the dishes were "absolutely banging" as they truly were. My friends are already planning to visit us again simply to come and visit you! Well done to you and all your staff. As Arnie Schwarzenegger would say "I'll be back..." 😁

We went during the Frome festival when a set tapas menu at a fixed price was offered, and a 'flamenco guitarist' was booked for the evening. It was truly awful. We were served four small tapas dishes, each to be shared by two people. At £35 per person, plus wine, this made the evening ridiculously expensive. The food ranged from average to poor; the staff serving were friendly enough, but I suspect embarrassed at the pricing. The music was very average. To top it all, when I asked for bread to go with the tomato and chorizo stew (mostly tomato juice, hardly any chorizo), I was charged extra for 5 small slices from a baguette.

Zeer gezellige plek, een Spaanse traiteur in combinatie met restaurant. Heerlijke tapas die met liefde zijn gemaakt. De geroosterde grote garnalen met zwarte rijst en zelfgemaakte aioli is crimineel lekker. De eigenaar een zeer vriendelijke enthousiaste licht chaotische gastheer.

Absolutely wonderful food and the staff were so friendly and attentive. Had the perfect evening and will definitely be coming back for dinner again (and for breakfast!) Have already recommended to friends :)

This was such a great find. Lovely waitress who really understood service - food was just fantastic. Would happily have had everything again straight away!

I’ve been lucky enough to visit on a number of occasions, from meals with family a quick coffee and cake or wine and tapas. I’ve even had a celebration with friends sharing tapas. Always lovely friendly & welcoming service with a great choice of food. Wonderful addition to Frome’s eating establishments.

Great central location for this lovely Tapas cafe. Fabulous service, really friendly and great food. Perfect for meet up with old friends. Highly recommended!

Such a lovely, relaxing spot. The service was personal & patient, no rush to order or to get out. The food highlights for us were: - Garlicky prawns on a bed of black rice - Patatas Bravas (a great sharing size!) - Chicken thighs from the specials board - A lemony basque cheesecake 🤤 that we haven’t stopped thinking about Thank you to all the team! We’ll be back

Nice location friendly staff. Ironically the restaurant is in Cheap St but these are the most expensive Tapas I have ever purchased. I think £40 [2 people] for Tortilla [eggs & potato] and Albondigas [minced meat balls] and a glass of wine suggests their market price position is wrong. I only say this as I used to have experience with FTSE 100 & 250 companies on pricing strategies. I also have just returned from my holiday home in Spain where the same meal, in a genuine Tapas bar, would cost a quarter of this. I hope the venture works but in the current financial climate £40 for lunch seems excessive.

We had dinner here during our stay in Frome. All dishes were fresh and tasted delicious. The service was friendly. We would definitely come back again when we are in the area again.

Best Tapas outside Spain! Seriously, this is a lovely little place. Really friendly staff, GREAT service, a cool vibe. The tapas was delicious - we adore Spain, and are always searching for good tapas over here. This was seriously the best tapas we've had outside Spain. Couldn't even find anything this good when we lived in London. It seems as if the ingredients take full use of the fresh, local Somerset produce, and it's prepared, cooked and served authentically. Shall certainly return.

Gorgeous evening with delicious wine and even better food. Great selection for us all including vegans and veggies. Service was perfection, definitely worth a visit.

We went with friends to the Gin Feast Fiesta at Lo Rapitenc and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent food paired with beautifully crafted gins. The explanations of how the different botanicals affect the flavour of the gin was fascinating and we even got to concoct our own! The food pairing was very clever and well thought out. The atmosphere was super-friendly and all agreed we'd had a very good night out!

My aunt who lives nearby recommended this restaurant and what a gem it turned out to be. The staff were attentive, the tapas excellent and we enjoyed our time there. The owner checked that we were happy with everything, which we were. Highly recommended and will definitely return. Booking was a must, it was a Friday night and there was a gig on at the Cheese & Grain. We enjoyed every dish, not often you can say that at a Tapas bar.

Probably the best food we have ever eaten in Frome !! Super fresh and tasty and we both ate probably more than we should have but we wanted to try as many dishes as we could manage. Will definitely be back again soon.

We often meet friends at lunch time in Lo Rapitenc and find it wonderful to be able to access real tapas locally. We have always had good and interesting food and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Spanish food.

With the positive reviews here and on Google, we had high expectations. Food: was average, very small servings, even for tapas. Some was enjoyable but certainly nothing lived up to expectations. Service: this is what surprised us the most. We found the staff very unfriendly...

We had the most delicious time dining this weekend. The staff were amazing and always on hand to help us with anything we needed. The selection of dishes were insane! Only to be described as an explosion of flavour. We decided to let the chef...

3 of us dined at this restaurant in Frome last night. It was an amazing experience. Service and food were top rate and the ambiance perfect. Would wunconditionally recommend this tapas bar to anybody. We cannot wait until the next time.

Lo Rapitenc is one of those unexpected and delightful finds in a place you wouldn’t expect. In the quaint town of Frome and it’s historic Cheap Street lies this fantastic restaurant and deli with a superb offering of hot and cold tapas - everything is...

Great addition to Frome’s restaurants. Lovely and authentic Catalan food served by friendly staff in comfortable surroundings. Recommended.

Lo Rapitenc is a deli, which also offers eat in during the day, and transforms into a tapas restaurant at night. The tapas consisted of a regular menu and also specials. We found some of the specials, and some of the regular menu offerings, original,...

Really delicious food - I had a tasty chorizo roll with aioli, peppers & rocket - & lovely owners. Thoroughly recommended!

Delicious authentic tapas served up in the centre of Frome. This was our first visit but it won’t be our last. We had a few cold plates and 3 or 4 hot dishes but to be honest we could have ordered and eaten everything on...

Roasted vegetable dish was lovely with great flavour. Patatas Bravas very good - nice and crispy with a good sauce. The 'Hot Tapas' of broccoli was stone cold? Not sure if this was an error or it's meant to be served like that but it...

Great produce at play here, lovely owner, highly recommended. The shop inside is reasonable too. We shall visit again.

This is a real find! All the dishes were great, the music was cool and I would come back in a heartbeat if I lived anywhere near here!

Fantastic food, amazing service and a cool vibe! Simply the best place to eat in Frome. The duck egg tortilla was incredible. Great choice of wines too… 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

If you really like Spanish food & wine (and I really do!), Lo Rapitenc is a 'must-go' in the lovely town of Frome. Having moved to the area earlier this year, this place is a real find and we are now confirmed regulars for brunch,...

Rare to enjoy each dish on first visit. Favourite dish the broccoli with romesco and manchego - with the home made croquettas a close second. Small restaurant within a deli. Felt like being a guest in someone’s home. Will be returning. And expect to find...

Spanish food in this restaurant gets the respect it deserves. Everything was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. We had the boquerones, patatas bravas (best ever!), spicy chicken and oh my goodness those padron peppers!

A true hidden gem in Frome. The friendliest of welcomes awaits you here. Superb tapas from a small but truly fresh menu. Every dish a winner accompanied by a delicious wine and an IPA to delight any ale drinker. A new favourite for us!

We’ve just returned from our first visit to Lo Rapitenc and already planning our next! An amazing array of beautiful tapas, super friendly service and a lovely buzz. A perfect way to spend Friday evening. Thanks so much for the warm welcome, the wine recommendation...

Popped in for lunch for some tapas and coffee. Food was lovely, staff attentive, reasonably priced and very authentic and something a bit different for Frome.

Took our family here for lunch at the weekend and had a fabulous meal. Tapas were absolutely superb, staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely atmosphere. Looking forward to next visit!

The experience in Lo Rapitenc was amazing!! I would say it is the best tapas restaurant I have been in England and I have been in many of them!! The service and the staff were great too, really nice guys! I will go back for...

Marc is just the best, my go to Saturday afternoon as couple or family, The guys always welcome us. Really tasty and authentic, service is great too. Spanish shop is brilliahg too, deli is just full of delicious treats.

Month visited: every month since moving to Frome Type of visit: suitable for couples, friends, solo, every type! Marc and crew are the best. My partner and I have had amazing bocadillos for breakfast,jamon con manchego. I washed mine down with a cortado (espresso and...

Have been trying to visit since this place opened and finally got a babysitter! Absolutely gorgeous food - we were sad we couldn't order one of everything!! In particular the prawns, meatballs and loaded patatas bravas were exceptional. The atmosphere was lovely and Marc, the...

Fabulous early supper. Food was delicious and the team were really helpful to ensure our large party were not rushed yet also turned quickly so we could head over to cheese and grain for a gig.

Delicious and generous tapas all washed down with a lovely cold glass of rose with a welcoming relaxed atmosphere, if it wasn't snowing outside I might of felt like I was actually sitting in Spain. We both said we could eat here every week. Looking...

Went for lunch here with a couple of friends and our babies. They were so welcoming and it’s a lovely relaxed atmosphere. The food was fantastic. We ordered a large selection of tapas and everything was delicious and nothing was left. Highlights were the prawns,...

Been here a few times now, the food is always perfectly flavoured. Really friendly service from people who care about their business. Thoroughly recommend!

Wonderful tapas, excellent courteous service in a relaxed atmosphere. We had a wonderful lunch today with friends, the best tapas we have had in England. We will certainly be arranging lunch dates with other friends and family here in the future. We highly recommend it.

Visited with my partner and little girl, perfect tapas and very accommodating. Lovely casual vibe but high quality food and drink, even the house wine was very good! Great to have authentic Spanish fare in the area. The meats and cheeses to buy looked fab...

Best tapas I’ve ever had. All the dishes taste fantastic and the service is exceptional! You’re definitely in good hands here!

We celebrated my husbands birthday here in December and I can honestly say it was an incredible experience! The shop owner Marc and his team ensure that all of your needs are met, and food is just delicious! Really authentic Tapas in generous portions! The...

I came here on a Saturday lunchtime with my partner, 1 year old daughter and our young labrador for an early lunch. Marc, the owner of this lovely establishment, was super friendly and welcoming and was able to accommodate us all at a table by...

The food was absolutely delicious and nothing was too much trouble. We arrived late for lunch and had wonderful Tapas and a warm welcome on a cold midweek day.

Excellent food,lovely atmosphere great location very accommodating to my 1 yr old croquettes albondigas and cheesecake all superb!

A daytime menu has a delicious selection of tapas. It is served by warm friendly staff. A great addition to the Frome food scene.

We went on a Friday evening and the food was amazing. We had 5 plates to share which was plenty. The food was hot, presented well and tasted so good. Really lovely cozy setting with a calm and friendly atmosphere. Staff were great too. The...