Opera Tavern in City of London, Westminster

Excellent tapas and great service

Stopped here after seeing Mamma Mia for drinks and tapas. Oliver served us and made some great recommendations. I was a skeptic but the Ox checks were excellent.

This is the third year in a row that the 6 of us have had our team Christmas lunch at The Opera Tavern. They look after us so well and the food is terrific. Can’t speak highly enough of this place.

Fantastic evening and absolutely delicious food, thank you Aaron and team!

Karolis and Oliver are the best :)

Oliver is the best! Great service

We had to sit outside since it was very busy but Aaron was very good at serving us promptly and never let us feel that we were sat outside.

Lovely food and service - Oliver was great

Amazing place, amazing food. Exceptional drinks made by Karolis, he’s friendly and made us feel welcome. The best bartender. Leah was lovely as well, extremely friendly and made us feel special. Definitely recommend :)

Food was excellent such as the coctail. Smiley and attentive front of house members. Especially Leam and Karolis made me and my partner welcome. 10/10 would come again.

Popped in for a drink before the theatre, the man took our order quickly however we were sat 20 mins waiting for us to ask about our order and the same man advised he didn’t think he took it. We left as we were not waiting any longer. Poorly managed. Should not accept people for just drinks if all they care about is the diners.

Wow, this place is the most cozy bar in London. Karolis is one of the most friendly and attentive barman you’ll meet. Thank you guys for a lovely night.

While I had reserved a table seat for an important guest, we were unfortunately seated at the counter. Despite this initial disappointment, the restaurant's busy Christmas party season didn't deter the exceptional service provided by Aaron. We indulged in delicious dishes like pan con tomate, jamón ibérico, garlic prawns, octopus carpaccio, and so on. To make our visit even more special, Aaron graciously accommodated my last-minute request for a personalized dessert plate, which delighted my guest. Thanks to the outstanding food and Aaron's exemplary service, I would definitely return to Opera Tavern.

Oliver is amazingly. Knowledgeable and attentive

The food is great, our waiter Francesca was super nice and other staff is really friendly.

Great food and lovely service, particularly Fran and José. Order the eggplant and the chocolate dessert! Best meal we’ve had in London.

Alejandro provided exceptional service as a bartender, guiding me through the menu with great recommendations. He suggested the tasting menu, which was incredible, and paired it with a Rippa Dorii wine that was absolutely perfect. The churros at the end were delicious—a fantastic way to finish the experience. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Yesterday night, Alejandro was an outstanding bartender; he gave excellent recommendations for the tapas and suggested the tiramisu, his favorite dessert, which turned out to be absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Had a wonderful time at Opera Tavern. Service was great, enjoyed time being there with awesome food.

Francesca was a fabulous host, and made our experience nothing less than fabulous!

Superb atmosphere for relaxed dining experience with good choice of dishes for sharing. Thank you to the whole team , in particular our waitress, Francesca was amazing, hard working , excellent food recommendations, attentive and professional. She deserves the accolade of Opera Tavern waitress of the month/year! Thank you so much!

Had a great experience tonight. I had a nice time chatting with the bartender Alejandro and he served me some fantastic margaritas. Would highly recommend

Amazing. Alex was our waiter and it was great! Definitely a must

We were invited by one of our good friend , for his 70th birthday, at Opera Tavern's private room-La Scala room. We were thoroughly impressed by the entire experience from start to finish. If you 're looking for a spot that combine great food, a vibrant atmosphere and exceptional services, this is the place! Must acknowledge & BIG TQ to Leach; Garbiele;Jose & Qchle - they were attentive without being overbearing and really made us feel welcome. For sure can't wait to return ....

We had a lovely evening at Opera Tavern in Covent Garden, a charming spot specializing in Spanish and Italian tapas. The sangria was delightful, and the selection of dishes—from the indulgent Jamón Ibérico and Manchego croquetas to the fresh yellowfin tuna—was excellent. The Patatas Bravas were tasty, though we felt they could have benefited from a bit more bravas sauce. Service was attentive, with Aaron ensuring we were well taken care of. Overall, a fantastic experience—we'll be back!

Opera never disappoints us. Fantastic service by Aaron. It was a full house. He explained to us the menu well and was very polite.

The food itself is not too bad. The wine a bit overpriced. £10 for a pretty mediocre pecorino. Service is friendly enough but you can tell the place is not well managed. The bar table is sticky. No soap in the bathroom. Warm Cava. Not the greatest of experiences.

Great food ! Very tasty and very nice environment

Aaron our server was fantastic, the food was beautiful, will definitely return!

It was really great afternoon after a long walk in London. I highly recommend this restaurant with the fantastic food and service. Well done to all the people that make it possible.

Very good service from all the team,specially Alejandro the Ecuadorian guy, he's been so helpful, the food was so delicious.

We were looked after by Aaron who was very attentive and pleasant , very nice guy

I've had a really nice dining experience here with myself and 3 family members. The place is quite small, but the interior is really nice, and quite moody in the evening. Their wine selections are really plentiful, I had their medium body red wines. Food selection was incredible, my favourites were definitely the Garlic Prawns, and also the Iberico Presa which were cooked amazingly! I'd recommend getting bread with the Garlic Prawns to dip into the sauce.

The tasting menu was very good and a lot of fun. We were seated at the bar and Alex (Alejandro) took very good care of us. We'll be back.

Wonderful restaurant and bar with amazing small plates. The chef's tasting menu gave a great sample of the menu. Alejandro provided even better service than the food with amazing recommendations and service.

My friend and I had the best, long overdue catch up here. Food was fabulous. Karolis’ service was second to none. Will definitely be back

I was with a friend at Opera Tavern and we were very well looked after by Francesca who was so wonderful. Many thanks

Alejandro was attentive, professional, and genuinely friendly. He was knowledgeable about the menu, offering excellent recommendations and answering all our questions with patience and enthusiasm. The timing of the service was perfect—our drinks and food arrived promptly, and Alejandro checked in just the right amount to ensure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. It’s clear they genuinely care about creating a great dining experience for their guests. If you’re looking for fantastic service, Alejandro is a standout. I’ll definitely be back, thanks to their warm and exceptional hospitality!

Aaron is very friendly his boss is not that friendly, Aaron is a one of a kind!

Francesca and josé were amazing. So attentive and brilliant service. Will definitely be back!!!!

Amazing food, specifically Francesca was incredible with the service. Thank you!

Francesca was absolutely fantastic. Food was superb and we had a great time all round. Thank you so much.

Leah was fantastic. Very attentive and prompt and polite.

Had a really good night for my birthday, amazing service via Alejandro as we sat on the bar. He recommended his favourites and so we took the pork belly. Leah also made sure we had everything on point. She is was lovely. Pork belly was devine & works perfectly if you have a sweet tooth while the cod was tender & completed nicely by the mushroom Will return for sure

Lea and Alejandro are both wonderful people, they hosted us, sang happy birthday and went above and beyond to look after us, I would defo recommend this place to friends and familub

Amazing food and amazing service from Alejandro, Leah and Richie on the bar. Quite blown away from the quality, the flavour and the presentation of everything. If you’re looking for something new and refreshing this is a must try. I highly suggest the pork belly and the pan fried cod which we tried they are truly to die for!

Each dish was expertly cooked and beautifully presented by the chef Pavlos. Every bite was a delight, and the service was outstanding. The staff particularly Alex was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making sure we felt welcomed and cared for throughout our meal. Thank you!

We had an amazing dinner on a Monday evening! Pavlos the head chef has done a really good job, all the plates were tasty and well presented! Also Alex the bartender very kind and knowledgeable! Will definitely come back! Highly recommended!!

Lovely atmosphere, the staff were brilliant and the food was outstanding. We arrived without a booking, they were more than happy to accommodate us.

Theatre show and pre-show lunch to celebrate a birthday. We were quite early but were warmly welcomed with a smile and shown to our table. The food was excellent - freshly prepared and very tasty. The service was outstanding from Leah. Very attentive and efficient but didn’t rush us. In the end we were glad we were early and could both enjoy 3 courses. My wife was even given a complimentary birthday dessert as I had mentioned the special occasion when booking. A nice touch. The service and food were wonderful and the ambiance made it a very enjoyable pre show treat. Highly recommended.

Oliver is brilliant! Amazing cocktails!

Francesca made out party very welcome with a beautiful smile and quick and efficient service we all had a great evening 😁

Francesca was fantastic host, the place has friendly vibes

Francesca was an incredibly attentive and considerate waitress. Cannot reccomend enough!

Food was great, service was excellent. Atmosphere was affected by staff-training being conducted in the restaurant during opening hours. Was intrusive enough to have to ask if we could be moved to a different table - which, to be fair, we were.

It was a lovely dinner. Aaron was very nice, helpful and welcoming. The food was great as well, particularly the braised ox cheeks with white mushrooms and mash. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend it

Fran made our dining experience exceptional here. Food, atmosphere and service was great. Will definitely be visiting here again.

We had our dinner last night. Excellent service by Aaron.

Fantastic dining and great cozy romantic atmosphere. Waiter Aaron took good care of us.

Great food and people were very friendly! We'll be back soon

Great food at a great price, José was very helpful.

Excellent service and the food is delicious.

Lovely dinner. Food was delicious and the service superb - Aaron in particular couldn’t have been more helpful.

Quick and amazing service by Aaron. Food was delicious.

Lovely place, chilled atmosphere, great service by Aaron, really good food, the ox cheek was stunning!

Wonderful food loved the idea of sharing plates as it goes us more to try. Thanks for the extra item for my wife's birthday.

Gabi was so friendky and gave amazing recommendations. portion sizes were perfect

Excellent service, great drinks, delicious food in ideal portions. Buzzy, stylish and friendly atmosphere

Delicious and great hosting by Leah and Gabby!

Wonderful first time at Opera Tavern and we had an amazing waiter called Jose! Made our evening xx

Phenomenal experience at the OPERA TAVERN! Would like to say a massive thank you to all the OPERA staff and chefs. The food and service at the restaurant is commendable, every dish we ordered was just amazing. Looking forward to going back soon! The food and service at this restaurant is always 10/10. I couldn't fault anything. I highly recommend 😁

Incredible tasting food, super friendly service, will definitely be coming back again!

Leah was so kind and welcoming, service was timely and the food sensational

Good and service are superd. Aaron was very professional and attentatative.

Great food and very attentive service from Aaron

The food and service was quick by Aaron. Amazing experience, we will be back soon

Had the set menu, but the chef was kind enough to let me swap out the churros for tiramisu. I recommend ordering some bread to soak up some of the delish oils with the prawns and tomato dishes! Everything on the set menu was excellent and I recommend anyone to go. Overall it was exceptional value

Lovely experience, great food and amazing service. Aaron our waiter was very helpful

Great food and service, and perfectly situated on a cool block on the edge of the theater district. Highly recommended.

Incredible restaurant, Fran and Ollie were so nice and good people to talk to. Only thing is their octopus left me more to desire.

What a lovely establishment, visiting London for the weekend for the ballet. Aaron the waiter was extremely helpful, polite and knowledgeable about the tapas and wine selections. We had a verity of tapas, along with a few wines. Great place would highly recommend.

Just a few blocks from the National Theater and several other venues. Cute, cozy, warm establishment (although it can be loud if there is a lively table nearby). Exceptional service-- Richard knows the menu and made some amazing recommendations including the artichoke dish and the ceviche. The food is cooked and seasoned to perfection... kudos to Pavlin the chef! Overall, this was a wonderful dining experience and I would visit here again when in London.

We were on our first visit to London, we were served by Aaron, who was very kind and helped us.

Great food,great atmosphere and Leah was excellent understanding and supporting my coeliac needs!!!

Aaron was awesome! Loved the food and the ambiance. Very informative and friendly server & great food! Def recommend.

Fantastic place with great food. Aaron was lightning quick and really professional.

Amazing food and service! Lea was incredible would definitely recommend

We were served by the lovely Leah .what a treat to have someone so jolly . She was just fabulous

Good food and good atmosphere, Aaron really made the experience wholesome

Aaron was our waiter, excellent service

The service was exceptional from Jose, however the food left more to be desired!

It's right in front of Mamma Mia Musical Theater. The atmosphere was nice and the servers were very friendly. There was a variety of food and it was all delicious! The portion size per dish is small, so it's best to order several. Wine bottles start at £33 for the cheapest.

Went here a couple of days ago and will happily come back. We were served by Aaron who gave us some great recommendations and looked after us excellently. Great food and prices were reasonable.

Great food and excellent service @Aaron 💯

Quite possibly the best restaurant in London.. I’m a big foodie who loves good service and a great place to sit and chat with friends over dinner, and the patatas bravas are to die for. This and the aubergine parmigiana were exceptional today! Big thanks to Leah and waiting management for the phenomenal service. We were very well looked after! Have been here repeatedly and will continue to bring all of my friends. Thanks again!!!!

Nice little tapas restaurant 2 minutes from Covent Garden and ideal for pre/post theatre supper or drinks. The food is pretty good although the tempura broccoli was a little greasy. The beef main was excellent as were the prawns in garlic. We were a little disappointed to be charged £5.50 for flat bread to soak up the garlic, thought this should be part of the dish as it's needed. Service was excellent with attentive and courteous servers. Not cheap but perhaps I've spent too much time in Spain this year...London prices!

The food was delicious!! The atmosphere was great! The four of us chose Opera Tavern for our first London dinner. We are so glad we did. Aaron was able to guide us on food and wine choices. He made our time at the tavern a wonderful and fun memory!! He’s terrific. We can’t say enough great things about him. 4 Ladies from America

Francesca is a gem! Such a lovely dinner with friends. Highly recommend!

Opera Tavern is an excellent for a pre-theatre dinner. It’s directly across the road from Theatre Royal Drury Lane and close to many other theatres in the area too. Warm, helpful, and friendly service from Aaron and Richie, who guided us through the menu and provided very reasonably priced cocktails. The menu includes small plates of Spanish and Italian influence, all expertly cooked with delicious flavours. Highly recommended.

Nice tapas bar on the edge of theatre land. Great food and the staff were so friendly