Lurra in City of London, Westminster

Starters were good. Wine was good. Mains were good, but price-shock at bill time wasn’t. £145 for a steak that was good but not great, shared between 4, wasn’t a happy ending. We were told that the policy of the restaurant is “replace any steak which customers are unhappy about at the point of serving”… which is a strange way of measuring customer satisfaction, as you won’t know what you’re being charged until you see the bill. Nearly £800 for four diners (starters, 3 bottles of wine, turbot, a steak, side dishes)… £180+ per person didn’t feel like fair value. I won’t come again.

Very expensive and poor hospitality

Food is authentic. The service is professional and warm. Great choice for having a nice friend gathering.

Very cozy place, this time I only had time for the cheesecake and a coffee, but next visit in London it will be a dinner. Nice staff who were welcoming even though they were going to close in 10 minutes, we got to sit and enjoy an afternoon coffee in a modern atmosphere🫶🏻

Esta fue mi segunda visita a Lurra, y si bien la comida era tan deliciosa como recordaba, algunos de los platos se sentían muy caros. Lamentablemente, el servicio faltó esta vez. El camarero y la camarera no mencionaron los especiales diarios; tuvimos que preguntar por ellos nosotros mismos. Cuando estábamos a punto de salir, descubrí que habían derramado salsa de pimiento rojo en mi abrigo, que había sido colgado en el respaldo de mi asiento ya que no se ofrecieron a tomarlo a nuestra llegada. No estoy seguro de si estaban al tanto del derrame y eligieron ignorarlo, o si simplemente no estaban prestando atención a sus invitados. En general, la experiencia no comenzó o terminó bien, y me fui sintiéndome decepcionado.

Increíble comida y vino, y la mejor tarta de queso de postre. Este lugar también tiene un gran bullicio y personal muy atento.

Simply impeccable, fresh, delicious starters and mains, the best basque cheesecake.

We ended up there because there was no place in Donostia, but we are glad to have tried this restaurant as well. Both have incredible quality and good service. Quality/Price very consistent. I loved it and I will return for sure. @nerea.iglesiasss

I wish i took more and better pictures, but was too busy eating incredible lamb, steak and their infamous Basque Cheescake (gold star). Love this place, the food is always great, but I won’t lie, I go for their cheesecake, this is absolutely one of the best in London. The wine list is also good, and prices are reasonably I would say.

Teníamos muchas ganas de nuestra primera visita a Lurra, pero no podíamos haber estado más decepcionados. La comida es razonable, pero los precios son escandalosos. Como ejemplo mi entrante de queso de cabra fue de £ 13 para 2 galletas muy pequeñas con un poco de queso y el filete de 14 años fue de £ 140 para 2 personas. Los vinos también son caros. Además de eso, este restaurante es increíblemente ruidoso, así que pasamos la noche luchando para escucharnos hablar. El servicio también era desdeñoso a veces como si pedir las cosas más simples fuera demasiado problema. Definitivamente no volveré.

Our go-to spot for dinner, this Basque grill impresses with its small but outstanding menu. The octopus is a must-try—exceptionally soft, tender, and bursting with flavors. The burnt Basque cheesecake is the perfect finale: rich and irresistibly creamy. A truly delightful dining experience every time.

I recently dined at this restaurant and was truly impressed by the amazing ambiance. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, creating the perfect setting for a relaxing meal. As a vegetarian, I was happy to find that they were very accommodating to my dietary needs—though I did call ahead to ensure there were options available. The pan con tomate and peppers were absolutely delicious, with fresh, vibrant flavors. The Spanish tortilla was equally outstanding—perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. Overall, the combination of great food and a welcoming environment made for a wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend!

All food was fantastic, from the humble Gernika peppers to the exclusive beef cuts. Super juicy and tasty presa ibérica (Iberian pork loin). Great list of Spanish wines.

Impresionante comida... modernas tapas españolas. Croquetas, jamón precioso, las alcachofas eran divinas (no exagerar). También tuvimos el filete entre 3 de nosotros como principal... sabores hermosos, muy tierno derretido en la boca... nos encantó. Lo único que lamento es no tener suficiente espacio para pudín. Este restaurante es una delicia ... sensación de barrio real. El personal era muy eficiente y acogedor.

Very delicious lunch, comfy seating, good service and competitive prices - the food is good quality and cooked to a great standard. The restaurant itself is lovely, there is a little outdoors terrace area. A very tasteful collection of books in the main restaurant. I would say this restaurant is a great place to go as a couple or friends. I would definitely go back for dinner, just to see how it is in the evening!

The dishes were really good. Check the prices before you go! I was still hungry when I left

Disappointing Service Undermined the Entire Experience I recently dined at Lurra, and while the food was satisfactory, the overall experience was severely compromised by the subpar service. Upon being seated and provided with menus, we waited for over 15 minutes before the waiter finally approached our table. Unfortunately, his demeanor was far from welcoming, and instead of offering any recommendations or guidance, he simply stood there, unengaged. When we inquired about the different steak options, he appeared confused and was unable to clearly explain the choices. We also ordered a bottle of wine, and when the waiter attempted to open it, he spilled a significant amount of wine on both the table and the floor, as though it was his first time opening a bottle. This incident was indicative of the overall lack of professionalism we experienced throughout the lunch. Despite our hopes that the service might improve, it did not. The level of attention provided was minimal, despite there being only four occupied tables in the entire restaurant. After finishing our meal, we found it exceedingly difficult to get the waiter’s attention to request the bill, which resulted in an additional 15-minute wait while the staff appeared to be snacking in the kitchen. When the bill finally arrived, I asked if a service charge was included, to which the waiter confirmed it was. I requested its removal due to the numerous service issues we had encountered. When he returned, rather than addressing the concerns, he inquired rudely about the specific issues we had experienced. I explained the delays, the lack of service, and the mishap with the wine, but instead of apologizing, the waiter became defensive and abruptly walked away. As we were leaving, the waiter, who was casually drinking water at the bar, did not offer a proper farewell. Instead, he made a dismissive remark and began to argue that his six years of experience justified the service we received. Given this experience, it's understandable why the restaurant was nearly empty. While the food at Lurra was decent, the entire dining experience was overshadowed by the unprofessional and inattentive service. It’s unfortunate that such service is causing the establishment to lose customers. I would not recommend Lurra to others based on this experience.

One of my most favourite food spots in London. The bone marrow and sourdough is a super comforting dish and the courgette flowers are the best I have had anywhere! Even the cheesecake (I’m not a deserts person) is divine! Do not miss this one or its sister opposite!

We always enjoy the food here. However, the price has increased quite a bit when we visited this time. What also surprised us is they charge 15% of discretionary service fee. This amount is way off the market for this type of restaurant. It is a great place but not Michelin star / fine dining. 13% - 13.5% would be more appropriate.

Very nicely decorated store with good vibes. Freshly made food on the grill and delicious appetizers. Also quite some choices available. Personally, loved the paprika fries and cheesecake! The bone marrow dish was a bit filling and they gave a lot (than we expected). Also you should definitely have it hot unlike us - as we were chatting and had it when it had hardened at room temp. The dish easily becomes greasy after a few bites but otherwise flavorful and well made. The octopus meat was really soft and tender! However, we did not find a particular liking to the orange sauce but overall the octopus meat was super tender and delicious unlike other Spanish restaurants we’ve tried and tastier than some of the places we’ve tried in London.

Segunda visita a este gran restaurante. este tiem fue por el pescado. . uno de los mejores de mi vida virar. La simplicidad lo hace muy especial. Y como siempre el resto de la comida y bebidas eran geniales.

If you want perfect Spanish food in London, this is the place. If you order delicious wine and a starter, it's a perfect match!! The large grilled flounder and octopus for main dishes are the best. Plus, the soft cheesecake for dessert makes you want to gain weight. Highly recommended!!!!!!!

Enjoyed everything. Amazing place.

Good spot for Basque food - but quite pricey. Very creamy and tasty jamon croquetas. Wide selection of steaks - the wagyu beef was really good. Menu predominantly focused on beef dishes. For dessert, the basque cheesecake was nicely caramelized with a runny inside! FYI - not a lot of vegetarian options!

This was the best meal I’ve had in london. If you like octopus and beef you won’t do better. Best cheesecake I’ve ever had

Beef Beef Beef, book ahead and enjoy. Wine selection perfectly compliments the Beef.

We went for dinner today and food was pretty good despite being a bit pricey. And yet we experienced one of the worst service ever while in London. They didn’t bother to change our plates between the courses, then brought a pretty rare ribeye steak (with some blood on the bone) to the table when we actually ordered “medium”. When I said the meat was rare the response from the waitress was “I understand but this is a Spanish restaurant and all of our customers know that we cook the meat a bit less than usual.” So I was literally looked down upon for not having the level of Basque food expertise of their average customer profile, (apparently didn’t quite meet their expectation as a customer!). And the best part is, while lecturing me on the ribeye, they forgot to serve one of the side dishes we ordered and still included it in the bill (luckily I am an average customer when it comes to checking the final bill). Definitely won’t ever go back despite amazing food!

First time back in two years and I think the food is better across the road at the sister restaurant - Donostia. Not sure how Lurra is plating less delicious food given it is more expensive than Donostia.

For those moving in the area: deliveries for food etc for restaurant between 4-5am with loud music and conversations from the lorries, litter collection between 12.30-3am, so loud earplugs won’t be enough. Clients loud for 1h+ after closing time, to chat and get a cab… nothing can be done to change that.

It suits Korean tastes well. The quality and price of the wine is good compared to the food. However, it is difficult to dine without a reservation.

Incredible Food, incredible Service. A London Gem.

"Great food as always. Disappointing service and ambient: 1) waiter smashing a wine glass on our table and barely apologised 2) given temporary seat next to window glass door so feeling drafty and in the way until moved to a better table after our starters 3) waiter forgot to bring one of the dishes we order (peppers) but charged us all the same at the end 4) while waiting for the bill I saw a mouse popping from the corner near the small window. 5) Ambience too loud (should to something about echos), waiters very nervous not smiling, one of the cooks angrily shouting he has had enough of working for this restaurant. Not remote relaxing, let alone romantic. 6) I complained about the above with the Italian manager. He apologised but only offered a refund for the food we paid for and never received. Too little a consolation for a disappointing wedding anniversary dinner and the hefty bill we paid!

An exceptional place not to be missed in London!!!

Delicious food. Previously we went, they did spanish potatoes, which were nicer than the fries in offer this time. Still delicious though.

Been to see the Judy Chicago exhibition at the serpentine. The restaurant there was closed. Decided to walk up towards Marble Arch and see if we could find somewhere nice to eat. My goodness this restaurant is fabulous. We had some small plates and wasn't expecting the bone marrow to be so full on. Loved it all - even my no alcohol cocktail.

Everything was absolutely perfect, from the food to the service and atmosphere. We had small plates to share, which is ideal if you also like to try different dishes and as many as possible

These folks were on point. Really great wine list and tasty food. Informal and fresh with impeccable service.

The most delicious & authentic Basque cheesecake in London

The pork steak and the Iberico ham are brilliant and the cheesecake is a must have. Best cheesecake in London

Food: too salty in general. Prawns were tasteless and a bit raw. Spanish Wagyu really? Average steak, not juicy enough. The only good thing was a cheese cake. Atmosphere: we sat outside under the tent and there was smell of wet and dump Service was good

Good food Was very crowded and noisy could not hold a conversation. The service was OK

The size of food is a bit small, also the prices are expensive, two of us pay 170 for 7 items (including 2 drinks). I food is delicious but compare to the price I don’t think is that valuable. I don’t suggestion this restaurant

I had the Basque cheesecake and it was amazing!

An amazing culinary experience. Excellent from beginning to end, impeccable service. The sirloin from British ex-dairy cows is exceptional. The cheesecake to die for.

Sono andato al Lurra per pranzo, una rimpatriata con amici di vecchia data, è stata un’esperienza straordinaria. Un locale abbastanza formale con personale giovane ma attento e preciso, impeccabile sia in sala che in cucina. Antipasti ottimi, i piatti di carne sono eccezionali, e anche quelli di pesce sono di grande livello per non parlare del dolce strepitoso che ci è stato servito alla fine del pasto… Spero di tornarci presto e consiglio a tutti di non farsi mancare questa esperienza.

Non avevo mai assaggiato piatti "baschi", ma devo dire sia la carne alla griglia, che il "rombo" al forno, sono stati di una bontà eccezionale. Ottimi i vini spagnoli che ci sono stati serviti ed ottimo il servizio. La cena è risultata gustosa, ma digeribilissima. Che dire......"chapeau"........ Roberto55

"Absolutely outstanding food and a meal we will remember for a very long time!"

The portion is large and the taste is rich and sweet. It tastes different from the Basque I've had before.

Great food! Steak was just delicious. Nice service without feeling overbearing. Great selection of non alcoholic cocktails! Nice addition to their drinks menu. Don't forget to try the dessert at the end. ;-)

Lurra seems to have all ingredients to succeed but fails on executing with lack of attention to details. Overall rather disappointing experience. Basic ingredients are ok but the chef is not making the most out of it. The tomato bread was excellent, the jamon a bit dry. The filet was chewy most likely due the the way it was cooked (right out if the fridge or for too long in the pan on one side). Plate was cold and no question asked about how the filet should be served. Cheesecake is excellent and espresso ok Overall there is not much missing for the team to make this a great place.

I went to Lurra a few times in 2017-19 and now recently again in 2024. It is a pleasant dining experience with good to very good food, but the new pricing is way over the top and this brings the experience down from 4 to 5 stars to a mere 3. We had a low-key, low alcohol, week-night dinner for 2 and we spent well over £300. That just leaves a sour taste even though the food was delicious. The lamb (main to share), croquetas and burnt cheesecake were standouts. I also enjoyed the sides, however: £15 (+ 15% service charge) for a tomato salad, that is one large tomato sliced and dressed, is offensive. I have eaten as well or better for less than half the price tag (in central London) and for a fraction (elsewhere in England and Europe), so I will not be in a rush to come back.

Over the last 5 years we’ve been to Lurra many times and always been blown away by the whole experience. So we were really disappointed when dining there last night. There was zero engagement or rapport from the waiting staff, and the food wasn’t nearly as good as we’ve been used to. The octopus was not as tender, the portion size of the anchovies had been reduced and they can no longer justify the £6 per portion price. The sharing rib eye is now served rare on a sizzling plate for you to ‘cook’ yourself, and was tasteless and chewy. The cheeseboard and baked cheesecake were good, but not good enough for us to recommend Lurra again. Has management changed I the last year? Won’t be booking again.

Great food and altogether good experience. I would, however, highly prefer if you’re not leading the pack with this service fee nonsense, with yours set at 15%, higher than the current going “market rate”. It’s totally fine to increase your prices, but this hidden negative surprise fee is not ok in general as an industry phenomenon, and please don’t be the leader of this inelegant solution to what is understandably a challenging environment for restaurants… I’m ok to pay up for quality, just not to be blindsided or tricked.

It was so delicious that it was in the top 3 steaks I've ever eaten. It was ridiculously delicious, but it was also expensive. The buffalo was delicious, but I recommend the steak more. There were three of us and it was a lot of food.

The food was exquisite HOWEVER, the prices don’t match the quantity. You are paying prices of fine dining tasting menu for small bites. What bothered me the most is that we arrived quite early in the night and they claimed that the smallest fish they had was over 1.2kg; for £98 the kg and knowing we are two people of course there will be waste. The fish was also undercooked so that made it even worse. Paying £140 per person with no alcohol is crazy. The service is okay but once again for the price point it should be even better and faultless.

For the price the food was atrocious. I wouldn’t say anything if it was half the price, it would be only a little rip off. But for this price the food and service was absolutely lacking.

For these prices, I was expecting the most spectacular steak but there was so much uncooked fat and a veneer of grease on the plate that it overshadowed the taste of the meat. It was shocking to be paying over £200 for a steak where 1/3 of it was inedible to us. I was also left wondering why we were paying £15 for a plate of chopped up tomatoes. Maybe they were slightly seasoned with salt but otherwise underwhelming and unexciting. The octopus was beautifully cooked but the piquilo sauce was very bland. We ordered roasted peppers on the side but I don't recall seeing or tasting any chimichurri which was also disappointing. We had come for a birthday meal and I added that detail to the special occasion section in the booking form. However there was absolutely no acknowledgement from the staff about the birthday. the serving staff were polite but overall there was a sterile coldness. Also, the restaurant (or definitely in the area we were sitting in) gave off rich obnoxious banker vibes so that was also off putting. The best thing was the cheesecake which was delicious.

I really enjoyed Lurra: superb food, great service and nice atmosphere. Also, not too expensive for the area. Highly recommended and will go again - hopefully very soon.

One of the worst dining experience on this price point in London . Overcooked and less than avarage taste steak for 150pound , mushy fries and no taste steak tartare . Today only good thing was peppers .

Amazing quality produce and good service

Estuvimos el domingo para celebrar el día de la madre en UK y salimos muy decepcionados. Pedimos varios entrantes y varios platos principales, el personal de servicio vinieron varias veces a decirnos que no había varias cosas, entre ellas pan y nos dijeron por este que la cocina ya estaba cerrada La bebería tardaron más de 20 minutos en servirla, primero trajeron una cerveza, a los 10 minutos unos refrescos y así todo. El último plato nos llegó hora y media después de haberlo pedido, era bacalao al pil pil aunque la salsa de esta, dejaba que desear. Obviamente al final hablamos con el manager para comunicarle que el service charge no lo pagaríamos porque fue bastante decepcionante. Mucho tiene que cambiar para que repitamos

Excellent food at Lurra, can highly recommend it.

Horrible service, the cake was the only redeeming quality

Booked a table and was not told will be sitting in a tent adjacent to the restaurant. The table was plastic and the chairs were uncomfortable garden furniture. The meal was overpriced and limited.

Fantastic food, attentive and friendly service, and a wonderful restaurant to eat, drink and be merry. Many thanks for a wonderful evening.

Recommended place to experience good basque cuisine. The menu is curated and offers a selection of delicious starters (the croquetas de jamon my favorite) as well as fish and meat mains (I loved the the steak of Rubia Gallega). To conclude with something sweat, try also a perfect basque cheesecake!

I been going to Lurra so many times, the services was good now the waiter are very rude! And the prices going up and up when the services and quality food going very bad. I’m not coming anymore.

Been to Lurra twice, and both times were enjoyable. We have tried a bit of everything, however I must say that the yellow tail tartare, the jamon and the turbot (even my picky eater 4 year old enjoyed it!) were our favourites. The cheesecake is superb and it’s definitely worth to pop in only to have that dessert and a glass of wine. Staff is friendly and attentive. Lovely atmosphere. We will be back! Thank you

Fantastic food! But please do something about the heat upstairs and the most uncomfortable chairs our group had ever sat on - it really detracts from the experience. Please just try and sit on one of those chairs yourself for a couple of hours!

Fantastic place for tapas food all very good lovely service defo on my list now:)

Great food! Lovely staff! However the men at two tables next to us were yelling and laughing like there’s no tomorrow (what’s new), so we had to leave earlier and with a headache. That ruined the experience and the special date we wanted to celebrate

Great atmosphere, amazing steaks and the best cheese cake I have ever eaten.

We had the most amazing ribeye steak

I learned about Lurra in Marylebone Summer Festival and I was dreaming about going there since then. I felt in love with the octopus in the festival and restaurant also didin’t dissappoint. It is an amazing basque restaurant. We ordered bunch of starters and half octopus. Starters were delicious but portions are a bit small for their price. Octopus was one of the best octopus dish I had. We also ordered Burnt Basque Cheesecake and it was creamy and delicious. Highly recommend it!

Hidden gem in Marylebone. Food was just top notch, served properly and as directed by us. The artichoke a must, great octopus and steak. The razón clams, to die for. Great service too, we were lucky to have a Greek young girl that took great care of us. Truly outstanding food in a nice busy setting, but not overly busy, best to go in groups of 4-6 people.

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I ordered the cod off the special menu yesterday evening. I have woken up with a bad stomach today. Dinner cost me £130 I was with another two people at dinner and we all ate the same dishes apart from the fish The sauce of the fish had a crust on it which made it look like the dish had been microwaved Totally unacceptable

lovely atmosphere with attentive and friendly staff. food was exceptionally delicious, make sure you try their jamon iberico croquetas, gernika peppers & burnt basque cheesecake!! my favourite restaurant in london ⭐️

Unremarkable - going to this restaurant and not going to it are the same thing

When one passes the unassuming door of Lurra, a wondersome enchantment begins. One almost expects Colonel Aureliano Buendía himself to be minding the till. But no, the first soul you meet is our smiling waitress, whose eyes twinkle like Macondo fireflies. She sweeps us to a table with the grace, the wit and wisdom of Úrsula Iguarán recounting village lore. "The chef conjures something special today," she intimates with a wink. And oh, the alchemy that then transpires in Lurra's kitchens! The soup arrives shining crimson as the buttons on Melquíades' coat, cooled to the perfect pitch by otherworldly forces. The bacalao dances agora y siempre across one's tongue. And the grace notes - aioli rich as gold in Jose Arcadio Buendía's dreams. All from the humblest ingredients elevated to marvelous art by some native magic. By the last sip of reducing txakoli wine, one finds in this out-of-the-way taberna all the generosity, joy and wonder of that little Mediterranean plaza in Aiete brought momentarily to London. The world feels changed, brighter. This is Lurra's quiet magic.

Got a burnt basque cheesecake to go, was delightful 😊

OK so I have scored 4 stars on food & service and 3 stars on atmosphere... so why 2 stars overall?? I will tell you The food was good, not excellent but good. The service was good, not outstanding but good! The atmosphere was bang average. But at the cost £750 for 4 people ( where 2 our company had no alcohol. Also there were NO vegetarian options and I mean NONE, so one of our guests had bread and butter and 2 veg side dishes). So it was incredibly expensive and in no way value for money. And in these difficult cost of living times value for money is important!! Would I go again??? NO!!!!! Simple as....

Some of the best food we’ve ever had in London! Great location, great venue and the food was superb! A +++

Atanas is an amazing head chef! I've never tasted better food in my entire life. Tommaso, Catalina, Miguel, Francesco are absolutely amazing and did an amazing job. Would definitely come back!

Brilliant place, amazing meat and fish

Came here last Tuesday as it had such high ratings on google and a friend recommended it. Definitely see why. The staff are all lovely people and make you feel at home. This makes you feel comfortable. The head chef and his team are amazing and really friendly. The food was just absolutely delicious, will be coming back for sure for that cheesecake 🎉 Thank you for having us!

The best san sebastian in london

It’s more than a month since we dine at Lurra, I am still thinking of the octopus. The nicest of the octopus I have tried to date. Will definitely come again for my next trip to London. The bone marrow and sour dough combination is gorgeous too. We enjoy your lunch every much.

Incredible food (steak, croquets and cheesecake in particular), great service. Bit loud inside.

Natasha = best head chef ever ❤️

Not happy with the rib-eye, see how much fat we have got left. I guess they just gave all the fat to one plate and we were the unlucky ones. Oh well

Absolutely stunning beef and Rioja from this delightful and unassuming hidden Jem

Went there a few weeks ago for a wine tasting. The experience was fantastic, we were a group of 20 of us and all races about the food. The pan con tomate, 5j jamón ibérico were amazing, but the star of the show was the aged rubia gallega (gallician blond). And don't pass up ilon the cheesecake, there's nothing like it. Great service as well! Highly recommended!!

Food was amazing. They only have steak for 2+ people, my friend does not eat beef so we ended up getting the pork chop. It was delicious. Just hope there are steak options for one person.

very good food, but 357 in 3 even tho we had quite a lot of food, it’s too much

Used to come here a fair bit as food and service was great for the price. However menu prices have since gone up significantly which makes it less attractive. Overall still one of my favourite restaurants in London.

Very disappointing. Been going here for years but hadn't been since Covid. Service was very slow, had to get up and ask for a drink after arriving. Starters were ok, main course of octupus (still excellent) and portk ribs, almost inedible. We left them and told the waitress that they were too tough to chew. She seemed disinterested. Still came in at £300+ for 3. no mention of the awful ribs. Was the best Spanish in town..nowhere near it now. Check out Hispania at Bank...and and no loo roll in the bathroom. Inexcusable for a restaurant this pricey.

I was not impressed that they had to cancel our courtyard booking because we were running a bit late due to traffic - when we left the people who were sitting in the courtyard HAD NOT ARRIVED. But they accommodated us anyway and the food was so perfectly executed, that all disappointment for seating was a memory left behind. For anyone who has experienced the basque "chuleta" meal at a cidreria for 40 euros, knows how insanely overpriced the thinner cut offered at Lurra is - but that said, it IS London, and the meat is something to be experienced if you have not visited the Basque region. The meat is decadent and flavorful. But a Spanish restaurant should always be judged by their croquetas... and theirs rivals the one Michelin Star at Marques de Riscal in Rioja. PERFECT execution and flavor. It was a passport to Spain in one bite. They offered a stuffed squash blossom that also was perfection - not greasy and laced with honey and espelet. Sinfully provocative food, exquisite wine pairings guided by their wine Steward. Beautify food, exquisite service. And an immaculate kitchen and establishment.

Overall, a good experience. The food is definitely not “average” as some reviews claim - it varied from good to very good to exceptional. From what we ate I would break that down as follows - iberico jamon (good), pan con tomato (very good), the mains - leg of lamp and the iberico pork (both exceptional) - the pork tasted so rich and tender you could almost think it was a high quality steak, side dishes of tomato salad and fries (both very good) and finally one burnt cheesecake (exceptional- so light and fluffy/definitely the best cheesecake I’ve eaten). Now price relative to quality brings the experience down a notch - the meal cost c.£270 (incl. 4 glasses of blanc de blanc bubbly and 1 glass of desert wine). I think £200 would be more reasonable. One other thing, the service is slight hit and miss. I booked a table inside (not knowing it would be so warm) but when we arrivedI saw there were 4-5 empty tables on the patio outside so I asked if we could sit there. Note it was about 6.50pm. The guy said he would check and when he came back said to me something like “nothing free currently but if you want I can see if something becomes available in half an hour”. What an earth is this supposed to mean?! The tables are empty - either they are booked before say 9 or 9.15pm or they are not. Anyway, this doesn’t put me off the restaurant and shouldn’t put you off coming here, just slightly odd.

Delicious food! Recommend ribeye and anchovies followed by burnt cheesecake Attentive service, very friendly without disturbing meal Restaurant atmosphere was very lively but they also offered us a table in the quiet area of the restaurant I have no faults - it was a joy to dine here and I am looking forward to returning!!!