Morito in Islington

We tried a bunch of dishes here and loved them all, but the chicharron and the pan con tomate were absolutely stellar! Sitting outside lets you soak up the lively Exmouth vibe, which is super fun. But if you prefer a quieter spot, the inside has this cozy, Spanish cafe feel that’s just as great. They serve some decent house wine, and the cañas—those half pints—are poured in true Spanish style. Definitely a place to hit up if you're in the mood for some authentic vibes and tasty bites! It describes itself as “Morito Exmouth Market is a Spanish/Moorish tapas and mezze bar next door to sister restaurant Moro on Exmouth Market. Since opening in 2010, Morito has received rave reviews.”

Really great tapas with great flavours. Good for sharing amongst a group of people.

Enjoyable meal in a relaxed, informal setting. Food was good rather than amazing. Service was attentive & she knew the wines well, allowing us to taste several before committing. Spiced lamb & Gilda my favourite dishes

Very rich! Good attention, friendly. A beer, bread and 2 tapas approximately 30 pounds!

Delicious food in a very casual space! Everything we had was delicious!

Delicious food, very kind staff, great environment. One of the best place of London! Strongly recommended it!

The food is disappointing, none of the dishes was remarkable. The place is not particularly beautiful either and it's very noisy. The bill was a bit too high for what we've ordered: 16£ for four small squid rings? Not justified. At least our waiter was very friendly and competent. I won't come back

We didn’t like the service. At the time of getting seated, we were never told that it was reserved from a certain time, if at all it was reserved in the first place. We were pushed for ordering more food from time to time, which we did. But once we ordered, we were constantly and annoyingly asked to leave in 20 mins, all of a sudden. In fact, we were reminded multiple time (3 times within a span of 15 mins) to leave even when we never said no to it. This was when no reserved sign was put up or no one was standing at the door. I guess they wanted to simply turnover the table to new customers. All the other tables were empty, so didn’t understand all the rush. It completely spoiled the mood. With so many great tapas bar around serving fantastic cuisine, this one can definitely be given a miss.

Love it here! Super cute, casual, delicious and fresh. Great wine and aperetif list. Perfect for snacks and a quick cocktail or short tapas.

They kept insisting that we need to leave the table, and also insisted that we order something even though we order a full of wine along with food. The manager kept coming to us asking us if we needed to order anything more. They also never mentioned anything about having to leave after a certain amount of time when they offered us the table

Lovely tasty small plates. Gluten free options

Don’t be fooled by the small portions. It is ridiculous delicious and you will have an amazing time. The food, staff, drinks and whole vibe is simply outstanding. The menu changes all the time so just go and enjoy!

absolutely loved the - puntillitas (deep fried baby squid sumac & alioli) - iberico jamon - lamb chops with rosemary and anchovy butter

Lovely food as usual, great help from staff. Lovely experience with colleagues. Highly recommended. Remember to book beforehand if you are in a big group.

Great food but this site is a little cramped which affects the atmosphere. Had a few delays with a couple of our plates but overall didn't affect our enjoyment too much. The chickpeas, pork belly and aubergine dishes were fantastic.

Great service from Paul. What a lovely chap.

Ate here on Thursday and thought it was brilliant. Delicious food at good prices, excellent negronis and wicked service. I was hesitant at first to book there is a fee for last min cancellations and they say a strict 1 hr 45 mins for dinner, but we never got kicked out and where there for 3 plus hours. Will 100 be back! Thanks guys!

Brilliant food, a few dishes too salty

Good hearty food, nice flavours, nice people, nice little touches like fresh flowers and spices on the table.

Fantastic food. Everything is excellent. Flavors excellent. Portions lovely. Perfect for sharing. Unpretentiously exquisite. One of the best meals we've had in London in for years. The Fried Aubergine slaps as does the Cauliflower. One comment, don't sit in the back room. No vibes.

Not to be missed....gets better every visit.

Delicious food with friendly service. Place is small and seated at the counter was a bit awkward as right next to service point.

Fantastic food, fantastic service and fantastic ambience!

Excellent food, lovely service, quality drinks menu and wine list. Also good amounts of food! (Unlike a lot of tapas/small plates joints) Vaya Morito💪

Great as usual. I am told they have now opened a spot in Hackney which I will go checkout!

I thought I didn't like tortilla, then I tried Morito 🤤. Staff is amazing too

Em van recomanar aquest lloc però em va decepcionar. Racions molt petites, massa personal al local i preu excesivament car. No el recomano ni tornaré.

Really surprised & disappointed. Expected similar quality to Moro. Found this food very bland. The most uncomfortable counter I’ve ever dined at. Left hungry & unsatisfied. Don’t fault the staff who were friendly.

服務很親切，我們點了四份tapas，其中蔬食beetroot borani 蘸醬配麵包超級好吃，lamb chops烤的不錯，但squid有點像鹽酥龍珠、pork belly是深炸肥三層肉，跟想像中的不太相同。另可能是配酒的關係菜色均較為偏鹹，肉類都有點太過油膩，下次會多試蔬食菜色。

The food was really nice and tasty but the portions were too small for the price (all vegetarian dishes). Also the service wasn't good. The food arrived in a weird order and had to wait too long between dishes. Some of the waiters were rude and didn't make any effort in the service. One of them didn't say a single word during the all time, while we were being very polite to them. Won't go back again. Such a shame, as their margarita is superb!

Delicious tapas - as good as any I've had in Barcelona. Buzzy atmosphere. Good choice on the menu including vegetarian options. They have a few tables outside which was perfect for us as it was a warm evening. Service was a bit slow.

Boldly presented middle-eastern flavors with Spanish flavours served tapas style in the ever-lively exmouth market. Very good!

I came here with my two friends, the food was amazing,the service was attentive and friendly, the atmosphere was chilled. Definitely recommend this place.

La comida exquisita!!! El servicio súper genial!!!! Cada plato una sorpresa increíble de sabores

Highly recommended. Best spot for a date, drink and light tapas on Exmouth Market, much prefer food here than the larger sister Moro next door. Wine list is small but very well put together, reasonably priced and very tasty, including carafes. We have been here several times and tried everything - do not miss the chorizo, pan con tamate, chickpeas, squid, lamb chops or raisin ice cream.

Had a few tapas for dinner with a friend: asparagus tortilla, slow cooked cauliflower, beetroot borani and deep fried baby squid. Unfortunately I find the food is generally on the salty side. Our favourite is the beetroot borani which is an excellent dip for bread!!

Very difficult to get a table here. I found the food quite heavy.

Love this place. Food is always top-notch as is the atmosphere. Would particularly recommend the prawns and avocado, the lamb chops, and the deep fried baby squid. Already excited for my next visit!

Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and service

Great for small plates, tapas and wine.

Lovely evening. Fantastic food, very thoughtful combinations of flavours.

Hands down, MORITO served the best tapas I’ve ever eaten in my life! That’s saying something coming from this foodie. It was packed yet maintained a relaxed and lively vibe, with customers enjoying conversations and the servers offering excellent service and well informed selections. My favorite was the jerusalem artichoke and merinda tomato salad with crickets & cardamom. So fresh, crispy and flavorful. My partner loved the chicharrones - pork belly, lemon & cumin. Outstanding! We also savored the gambas al ajillo (shrimp sautéed in garlic). Walk-ins only, this restaurant is worth a short wait on a busy night. The orange and pink wines match perfectly! BRAVO!!

Excellent Tapas, the food was of very good quality and the restaurant didn't break the bank either. I highly recommend this restaurant.

A great late lunch. Really tasty... Will be back.

Great food and great service, would definitely return to try more tapas 😋

Cool selection of delicious tapas, great cocktails and chill atmosphere

Great food and vibes! Our server gave amazing recommendations, and the food we ordered came out v speedily. My only minor comment is that the tables were a bit too close together so I was back to back with the person behind me - didn't impact on the quality of my experience, but I can imagine this wouldn't be ideal of larger groups.

So good we ate b4 getting the cameras out. Lovely range of tapas for 4. Thank Q

They say they don’t take bookings but arrived at 5.30pm and they refused seating because everything is booked :)

Great Spanish flavours and dishes with a little twist! We visited Morito for a quick dinner and were happy to find that they have a "San Sebastian" style of dining, simple menu, great small plates cooked infront of you, quick service. If you want a lengthier sit down dinner then maybe this is not ideal. We had the fried aubergine, baby squid, cod and ham croquetes, but the winner was by far the crickets, you must have them! Dessert was very nice too, I thought the olive oil gave the chocolate mousse a very nice touch. The only letdown was that the drinks were too small. £5 for a ridiculously small vermouth is disappointing, my guess is that it was around 50ml! Even if you charged a bit more for it, give a decent size like you would expect from a Spanish restaurant!

I enjoyed here. Great food and pleasant service.

Had dinner with a friend here last Wednesday. Whilst the tapas are expensive -£9!! or so- and we commiserated how we can get the same items in Spain for less than half of that price, we had to admit the quality was excellent. I had the pumpkin pisto, aubergine with honey and bacalao croquetas and was very impressed with the portion sizes as well, especially the aubergine. My friend also was impressed with the plate size of her patatas bravas. Service was quick and efficient. We sat at the bar. I’m also subtracting a star bc the wine “carafe” was really overpriced. Honestly I’ve seen MUCH bigger carafes in other places- this was barely two glasses a person. For £14! It’s a better deal to get a single glass. Not a bad dry white wine but not the best I’ve had.

The food was OK, the portions are small. And is expensive, just me having lunch I paid 70£

Cramped tables that were reminiscent of being on a plane. No elbow room. Touching elbows with the people behind us. The smallest ever bottle of Coke. The small plates were the size of teacup saucers. However, the food was nice,

Amazing food, atmosphere and service. The manager was particularly lovely letting me stay at a larger table whilst waiting for my very late guests - made me feel so welcome. Thank you!

Fast service, great food and great wines!

Excellent tapas in a great atmosphere

I loved the food and service which was incredible. The only issue is how there's no space anywhere. You literally are squeezed with other tables and chairs are uncomfortable

Amazing place. Cooked to perfection lamp chops. Nice ambience. Smiling welcoming and professional staff. Highly recommended!! Thanks Joseph for the cooking and ladies for the spotless service!!

I highly recommend their TORTILLA, it’s the best tortilla I’ve ever had. Their aubergine is really good too, they were like aubergine chips and their squid as well is a must try. The pork belly on the other hand was just alright, pretty dry but maybe that’s just how Spanish tapas make them. Staff were really friendly there too, thank you so much for the great service!

Although seems simple enough, the food is great and so is the service

I would not return to this place. The seats throughout the place are tiny and uncomfortable and the tables rock. The service all seem unhappy and unfriendly. The food is not very good. The “prawns” are small over cooked shrimp. The potatoes are so boring and regular and plain tasting. Try a little!! The fried fish was gross. Bread was regular. Would not go again.

If you love fresh food, with well sourced ingredients and cooked right in front of you and packed with flavor, go here.

A cute little tapas place at the heart of Exmouth market. The food is fresh and delicious, albeit the portion is a bit small. But - it’s tapas and it’s London so I guess it’s to be expected. The food is super delicious though.

Excellent tapas at a great price, packed full of seasonal ingredients. What a great spot for a Saturday afternoon lunch. We ordered slightly too much, but the menu was just irresistible! Highlights were the lamb chops

Lovely little place. Cocktails are great. Food is even better. Staff super friendly and up for a laugh. Recommend booking.

Food was OK but came in very small portions. I was not pleased with the service as a waiter spilled oily food on my coat and food took a long time to arrive. For this reason, I opted out of paying the additional discretionary service charge. At this point the waitress became incredibly rude and adverserial demanding to know why. I was told in a condescending way to in London such service charges are normally added to the bill. Would not eat here again.

Great tapas and not too expensive for what we had!

Have been to both Exmouth store and Hackney store. Would definitely prefer Exmouth. We order the following for our visits (4 people): 1. Padro peppers 2. Sweet Onion tortilla 3. Fried chickpeas 4. Crispy aubergine 5. Deep fried squid 6. Prawns 7. Chicharrones (pork belly) 8. Spiced lamb, aubergine, pomegranate Everything is delicious, sweet onion tortilla and deep fried squid are very well cooked and delicious. Fried chickpeas, crispy aubergine and spiced lamb are exceptional, creative, and simply excellent. Prawn and pork belley are not bad, but the flavor is a bit too strong (salty). It has been 8 years since I first visit Morito. I am surprised and exuberant to find some of my favorite dishes are still on the menu (fried chickpeas and spiced lamb). Now that I know they offer different menu from the one in Hackney, I would definitely visit the store more often.

Very very good food, (the aubergines and the lamb were amazing). A bit on the expensive side and cramped. Waitress was delightful although the place is small and not easy for them to juggle around tables

Interesting menu with a variety of options and flavors. Helpful staff and overall chill vibe. We ordered 5 plates and 3 were on the salty side for both of us. Will definitely come back soon.

Tasty little plates with good drinks and fast service.

The Brazilian chefs are great! They’re friendly and the food is fantastic!

Amazing all around. Their lemonade - refreshing and delicious. Everything made with such passion you can taste.

Came here for my birthday dinner with friends and it was so lovely. Great vibe and atmosphere. The food was delicious and honestly such great value for money.

Lovely food and staff, will definitely be back!

Amazing food, whipped feta aubergine a must

Great tapas—lots of mix with middle eastern style flavors. Highly recommend for a group of four!

Delicious food but unfortunately felt that we were rushed out by the waiting staff which meant our evening was slightly less relaxed than it could have been. For the price I wouldn’t expect that.

Fantastic food and a pleasure to be at.

Good food, good time, good staff

Possibly the rudest hostess I have ever met. We asked if we can add one person to our table and she insulted us and made the whole table feel very uncomfortable. It is a pity because this used to be a great restaurant.

The food was delicious, particularly recommend the lamb chops and the potatas bravas! There’s a good selection of food and drinks and the staff were friendly and helpful. They gave us steer on how much to order and you can easily order more as you go. The venue itself is compact and busy but that adds to the atmosphere. I had a great time and would 100% go again!

Aubergine was oily, on top of being oily, they squeezed a lot of mayonnaise and other dark sauce on top, which made it more fatty, inedible!! Made our stomach sick, baby calamari where ok, pan con tomate and anchovies they served one half very big, another half very small, we where 2 people. Tomato lacking flavour, insipid!! We didn't eat the aubergine but they put it in the bill, i asked to be removed, they did.everthing is very overpriced, not going back!!!

The food, tapas-style is simply delicious. The tortilla and chocolate mousse are to die for and the rest of the food was simply excellent. There is also a good selection of spanish wines: white, rosè, orange, sparkling… definitely recommend it and the area (Exmouth market) is beautiful too.

Nice ambience with attentive staff, overlooking the start of Exmouth Market and a good selection of cocktails from their new menu 👍

Spanish restaurant. Good tapas. Tortilla was excellent. Interesting cocktails. Service was polite but not slick (E.g gave us the bill but did not return with the card machine).

Tasty but definitely overpriced, too many people crammed inside

Flavourful tapas served by warm friendly staff.

Food was great! Ordered 2-3 dishes per person, and each portion was generous amount for everyone to fully enjoy! Atmosphere was relaxed, and friendly staff.

Very tight space. The tables are very low and aren't wide either. The chairs might be the most uncomfortable that I've ever sat on. The food, for vegetarians, is as good as it gets but on the other hand if you're looking for soemthing with meat it isn't great, as the menu only has a handful of meat dishes. I myself would give this place a 3 star rating as I didn't love the food, but my vegetarian friends describe this as the best vegetarian place in town, so I guess 4/5 stars seems right.

I came with a friend for dinner on Tuesday evening, really glad I booked a table in advance as the place was busy and I am not surprised! Every dish we ordered, from the olives and bread to start with, to the tapas, the drinks and the desserts were delicious!!! Despite the place being busy, there was a nice atmosphere, it wasn't too loud and the service was very friendly. Would absolutely come again and recommend to friends!

Modest portions in size. Excellent chicken and lamb. Pita or some side would be a nice add on to those.

Excellent spices lamb . One of The best I have had in London . Must try .

The food is great. Drinks are on the pricey side considering the amount of ice you will get in a vermouth. A few wines are good value and good quality. The service is friendly but they could do with one more person to help. Having said this, they were willing to help when we asked to be switched to a different table.

I visited Morito twice un the last month and there are so many options that I wasn't certainly risking of eating the same meal. Wines list is inspiring and reasonably priced.

Visited Morito for a work lunch, they were extremely accommodating considering we were a party of 11 just before a busy lunch service. We booked in advance as we had a team event, the restaurant was absolutely packed when we left. All of the food was hot, fresh and delicious, I enjoyed chorizo a la planche, salt cod croquetas and chicken a la plancha, there were also plenty of vegetable options. Thanks to the staff, we had a great meal and would definitely visit again.

Posto molto carino. Un po' piccolo e piccole le sedute, ma che lo rendono molto informale e adatto ad una serata tra amici. Buonissime le tapas, ma una stella in meno per i dolci che erano decisamente di un livello più basso rispetto al resto

Amazing place for tapas! And the vermouth was killer.

Great food, great service and decent prizes. Can highly recommend the lamb and the chocolate dessert. Highly recommend