Orford Saloon Tapas Bar in Waltham Forest

Love this place. But food was awful. What's gone wrong here. Used to be lovely. Uneditable food. No flavour undercooked

this restaurant was fantastic once but my god this has hit rock bottom decussating food we could not eat any of the dishes potatoes were old reheated tough pawns and way over priced for this place please get someone that can cook may well help but will never return I was told before I went that is terrible but now I know

We went along on Sunday, for an early dinner and the food was lovely, as were the staff. Menu is smaller than usual, but really enjoyable.

Lovely food as usual. We had the delicious cauliflower special with jewels of red pepper which had been recommended and didn’t disappoint, followed by churros con chocolate - weekend treat. We love coming here - the staff are always friendly and welcoming. Definitely our favourite place to eat in Walthamstow.

This was a very disappointing experience. The food was one of the worst Tapas meals we have ever eaten. The Patatas Bravas were un cooked. The Chorizo we actually sent back as it was cold and not cooked. The mushrooms were cold, bland and lacking any flavour or spices. The Tortilla was stale. We paid the 50 pounds and left most of the food un touched on the table. What was even more disappointing and frankly bizarre was the fact that that nobody even commented or asked about why we had not eaten any of the food. Terrible customer service and lack of awareness. We will not be returning.

Not ok at all. I have visited this restaurant a couple of times previously and the food was delicious. Our meal last night was maybe the worst tapas I have eaten. The garlic mushrooms arrived swimming in mushroom water, patatas bravas tasted uncooked and the sauce was flavourless, we sent the chorizo back to the kitchen because their first attempt at cooking was inedible. We left most of the food…such a waste. A positive was that the waitresses were friendly.

Very bland, no spices and putting food on a small plates doesn't constitute it to be called tapas . Calamari no taste your local fish and chips would do better , chicken just grilled no spices , aioli tasted just like mayo ... only plus point. Sangria was good

Fabulous tapas in a neighbourhood restaurant. Lovely and unusual wines from Spain, with great recommendations from manager. Food was all freshly made and very tasty, especially good croquetas de bacalao and a chorizo dish with lentils -- great vegetarian choices too. We sat in the covered garden, and we were even offered fleece wraps when it got a bit chilly. Highly recommended.

5/5 service was warm and friendly. Tasty food and decent portions. Would be nice to come just for a glass of wine and olives or for a feast.

Nice welcome . Given a choice as to where to sit, so we had a nice table. Food choice excellent especially the cod . We had a mixture of tapas ,meat, fish etc. The tomato salad was great with different colour and types. Wine very good and a reasonable price. Well worth a visit. It was not too busy early on a Monday night at around 6pm.

Tapas last night and the food was excellent as was the service Particularly liked the Prawn pil pil and lamb skewers....great little Tapas bar.

What a lovely friendly place to go staff were amazing. Clean environment with a kick to their cocktails. Thank you for my surprise piece of cake it was such a lovely gesture. Would definitely be back .

A nice relaxed spot serving decent tapas. They found us a table even though we hadn't booked. We will be back.

There are limited options in Walthamstow for a decent brunch but recently I tried the new brunch menu at Orford Tapas and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I'm a big fan of Spanish food and Orford Tapas was authentic, tasty and well priced.

Back in the area to do some work and couldn't resist a visit to this amazing Tapas Bar. Tonight's menu was Potatas Bravas, albondigas, mushrooms in garlic, Calamares and the final piece of the jigsaw Croquettes. All cooked beautifully and piping hot. If I was here tomorrow I'd go back just for the Croquettes.. they were ... can't find the words to describe.. just go and enjoy them. You won't be disappointed..

We were a large family group (eight) visiting on a busy Friday night. The four children went out to play on the road outside (pedestrianised) between ordering and food arriving. My nephew managed to collide with a lamppost and get a deep cut on his...

We popped in to sample their new weekend brunch menu, it was delicious. We had the toasta with chorizo along with a baked eggs with ham, we finished off with the homemade Churros which was a hit. The lovely waitress told us it was their...

Enjoyed the food and the wine. Good friendly service but, like many places in recent times, there is the inclusion of a "service charge"and at this restaurant it is 12.5%. However, as seems widespread, this percentage is added after applying 20% VAT. Am I expected...

Excellent and friendly service. Food was flavourful and the white wine sangria was definitely a must. A great night and excellent location in the heat of Walthamstow village

This venue offered an ideal outside lunch on a warm, sunny day. A nice menu of good quality food that was fairly priced.

Maybe the worst tapas bar I had in London. The place is nice, beautiful and has a lovely garden, but service is not attentive enough and the food has poor taste. The calamari and praws fritto is tasteless, the cod croquette has no flavour at...

Have been eating here for years but never again. Had a table reservation for 9 pm Arrived 10 minutes early, were handed menus at the deli counter & the “waiter” pointed out where our table was. He joked that he was having a cigarette break...

I have been to this restaurant few times before the pandemic, and the services and food was great. Therefore we invited our closest friends over last week. We arrived at 7:30 pm, for starters we ordered coffee, they toke 30m to arrived. The place was...

Loved the vibe specially the outdoor area! Food was delicious (we were 4 people and had a feast of different tapas). My favourite ones were spinach croquettes, lentills with chorizo and shrimps with garlic. Service was spot on and fast! Staff is very friendly. Exactly...

Always love the food here, Authentic and flavoursome. Paella is a must albeit the wait is 30 mins, but we’ll worth it. We sat outside in the garden which was lovely under the vines . Great service and value overall.

Just left this place after waiting 45 mins for our coffees and missing food. No, apology from the staff when we had asked twice where our drinks and food were, if anything they looked annoyed. Make sure they took out money first though. They watched...

Four of us had dinner there tonight. Whilst the food was fine this was some of the worst service I have ever experienced. There was plenty of staff however the lack of attention, interest and courtesy was staggering. All four of us would be reluctant...

I have been recommended this place for years and being half Spanish I am always dubious about paying for tapas but I can honestly say the food was outstanding! The portions were really good (ordered too much!) and each bite took me back home to...

Very average. There are so many better places in London to choose from. We had a late evening sitting and still waited 15 mins for menus, 30 mins for wine and over an hour for food. The food was tasty but very basic and overpriced....

We have been regular visitors to this restaurant for years. After today, we will not be returning. Our last visit was in October. Service was poor. Food was mediocre. Prices had increased. We know that everywhere can have a hiccough, so visited again this weekend....

We had some delicious tapas here, slightly on the expensive side but this is Walthamstow village. The outside dining area is lovely when the weather is warmer. Would recommend overall!

After reading mostly good reviews, we were disappointed with the service and the food at this restaurant. The lady at the front seemed very nice and helpful, but the girls serving were rude and unhelpful. The food matched the level of service. Tough chewy steak,...

Loved the food quality, the service was friendly and efficient. From outside you can see only the shop with a few tables, but once inside there are two more rooms where the actual restaurant is. We had a mix of fish, meat and vegetable dishes...

I’m not sure what’s happened but this restaurant isn’t as good as it used to be. Service is lacklustre and some of the tapas are a disaster. This used to be a neighbourhood restaurant where you knew the owners and vice versa but it now...

This is a great Tapas Bar and Deli. I was taken here for an evening meal while staying in London with a friend. I had forgotten eating out is much later in town compared to Norfolk! All the staff who served us were Spanish and...

Years ago this was one of the standout Tapas restaurants in London. Now a fast-food mashup /hybrid of Mediterranean influenced nonsense. Food has now become mediocre. (I’m being generous here). Service is appalling. Each server suitably frenetic and anxious in their contribution to the antithesis...

駅から10分くらい歩き、住宅街の中にあります。庭や外席もあり便利。近くに住んでいる人にはいいかも。タパスは安めでそれなり...

Such a shame and I really debated about writing this review. We've been here going for years and it's always been family favourite but the time before last the service was a bit off; we had a waiter who seemed to take pleasure in being...

Don’t quite understand where all the negative reviews have come from. Visited here with my partner for my birthday and had a lovely evening! Waitresses were very attentive and one in particular was absolutely lovely (in a nice jumper). We ordered a couple of tapas...

Over priced Sangria, come on team thats a huge profit you are making on that! Serving Tortilla cold, smaller portions. Not sure if we will come back in a hurry

I have been for tapas here three times and have had mixed experiences. We decided to go again last night after a lovely dinner during the summer time, however, last night was deeply disappointing. Some of our tapas was cold and when we asked for...

Been coming to Orford Tapas intermittently for a number of years and the food and service is normally excellent. Popped in for a few drinks and tapas yesterday evening and ordered Spanish omelette, patatas bravas and the chicken skewers which were particularly good. We decided...

I was treated in a horrible way, an experience that I wish I had never had to live, cannot be explained in words

Yummy food, great wine and cool decor! Always busy with a good and fun vibe. Locals always return which is a good sign too.

Food is really bad, arrives cold, missing items. Have sat in the restaurant and staff have been rude. But don’t order on Deliveroo, have made the mistake three times now and every time the food is terrible and cold.

Gran comida a principios de agosto. Comida recién hecha y vino Tempranillo muy aceptable para combinar. Pudo utilizar el esquema del Gobierno que amortiguó la factura final. La relación calidad-precio incluso sin esto era razonable.Esperar al personal necesita tener un mejor inglés hablado, que fue nuestra única queja menor. ¡Un Maitre D de roaming gratuito ayudaría aquí y anticiparía las necesidades del cliente antes de tener que llamar al personal! !

He estado aquí un par de veces en el último mes, ya que es local y es sin duda uno de nuestros lugares favoritos en el área.No tiene la sensación fría y "moderna" que tienen las cadenas como Ember Yard y es considerablemente más barata.También hay una epidemia de personal inglés hipster en pubs y restaurantes en Walthamstow que parecen tratar su trabajo como una especie de favor masivo para el cliente y este lugar es uno de los únicos lugares en el área que no sufre esto, ya que el el personal parece ser en su mayoría español y en realidad educado y entusiasta.

Pure guff...... absolute lethal guff, the food was guff, service was guff, just one guff after another

A friend took me here for dinner. It’s really lovely and the decor makes you think you’re in Spain. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and the service was good. The food was fresh and delicious. The portion sizes were good. My only criticism is I wish the tables were bigger! Reasonably priced I highly recommend it.

De vuelta trabajando localmente. Así que me quedé para tomar una cena antes de regresar al norte.No necesitaba un menú. . solo recogía los olores a medida que pasaban. .Me alegro de haber visto las albóndigas. . Podría tener una calle aquí toda la noche y solo comerlos con pan. .Espinacas y piñones? ? De que va todo eso. . . créeme, funciona bien juntos. . .Agradable personal amable. . Ah, y WiFi gratis. . .Solo visita y prueba por ti mismo. .

Fuimos a cenar con la familia el fin de semana y disfrutamos de toda la experiencia.Sentado puntualmente con la orden de bebidas tomada de inmediato. Menú tenía una gran variedad de platos que se ofrecen a precios bastante razonables.La comida llegó a tiempo y un servicio amable sin exagerar.Lo recomiendo encarecidamente.

The food is great. The sangria is beautiful. Love coming here. It’s in a lovely part of Walthamstow with nice pubs/bars nearby too

Un restaurante autentivo español. El mejor tapas in el norte de londres por mucho. Excellentes lentejas con chorizo y croquetas de pollo Gente muy amable.

I'm writing this review in the hope that the management take note and the food in one of our favourite local London restaurants returns to former glory.Having lived in Walthamstow and been frequent customers at the Orford Saloon for many years, we moved away in 2018 but decided to return to our favourite tapas restaurant tonight, but we were sadly disappointed. The menu hasn't changed significantly since we were last there, but the kitchen staff have. All dishes were under-seasoned, the patatas bravas cold in the middle; the white beans and the mushrooms bland apart from the massive amount of barely cooked garlic. My favourite dish, the Canarian chicken was equally poor with no evidence of the delicious smokey/sweet marinade that made it my favourite. We had to send back the mushroom and beans and didn't finish the potatoes, nor the chicken.Maybe this was just a bad night but for four dishes to come out all well below average suggests that something is very wrong and whoever is in charge of the kitchen doesn't understand flavour.Fingers crossed that on our next visit, normal service will have resumed.

While the service was really good, I found the tapas to be very average. No taste in the food and very bland. Which was unfortunate because the atmosphere, service and place was really nice.

A party of four we managed to eat through much of the menu. There was not one dish that disappointed. Highlights were the battered squid and white fish. The aubergine with honey and lamb cutlets.There is something here for everyone well executed and served by efficient and pleasant waiting staff.

We booked a room in the Orford Tapas for an early supper for 39 people to celebrate our son's birthday. We had a lovely evening. The food was delicious, lots of variation of flavours, colours and textures, the house wines went well with the food but it was the really efficient and very friendly staff really made it a very special evening. We had over ordered but they gave us little food boxes so we could share out the left overs amongst us so some will have enjoyed a fabulous lunch the next day. A big thank you to all of the team. We look forward to coming back.

The atmosfere and beers are very good ,the appearance of tapas are good too ,the service is too quick and seem they want you to finish your dinner fast and go away. Back on the quality of the fish : Prawns were not fresh at all ,light smell of ammonia ,than we try of tapas from the special menu , the fish were not well cooked ,look rose and cold in the middle.Sorry to say that this is what we didn't expect.

Went to the Orford Saloon with family on our recent trip to the UK. The food was fantastic and the service was good too. It was a lovely sunny day and we sat outside. The whole little street was charming. Cannot recommend this lovely eatery enough.

餐廳環境舒適有自然光，位置方便易揾，服務態度誠懇有禮，而且食物質素不俗，菜單種精多，好有風味，另可嘗試選擇餐酒配海鮮，帶出食物的層次。

I was enchanted to discover this charming tapas bar. Terrific choice of tapas, excellent wine list, friendly service. What more could one want?

I decided to have lunch at the Orford Saloon, having walked passed many times but always opted for somewhere else.

Muy decepcionante. . . Los langostinos al pil pil lo miraban y sabían como si estuvieran cocinados en agua. El ajo no estaba frito, era incoloro y duro. Había el más mínimo rastro de chile dentro del plato. Por pequeño quiero decir menos que la punta de un chile. Fue bastante inútil ordenar el pan para acompañarlo. Los pimientos de padrón estaban bien. Las Lentjas con chorizo no tenían sabor. El plato parecía no tener condimento. El chorizo era bastante pobre, pequeño y casi inútil. Las croqutas de pollo estaban tibias con muy poco sabor. Nada era demasiado caliente en temperatura. Después de irme tuve que entrar a Spar un par de puertas más abajo para conseguir algo sabroso para comer.

The food at the Orford Saloon is always beautiful. I am veggie and there is loads of choice. It is well made and reasonably priced. There is also an excellent wine/drinks menu. The service is a little patchy, especially on the weekend when it can sometimes be hard to get the attention of a server, but that is not always the case. Lovely atmosphere, would definitely recommend. Must book for Fridays and Saturdays.

Excellent food, all very tasty and tapas-sy: mussels, fried eggplant, chicken and pork skewers, seafood and chlcken paella -- the list goes on and on. And on!! Pick a dish each, relish it, order extra bread for mopping up the sauces. What a feast

Managed to get a table without booking at this great local eatery intending to have a light lunch which we did, but I could have stayed here all afternoon and carried on ordering! The charcuterie and cheese plate were very good, as was the tomato bread - nice and garlicky. I enjoyed the ham croquettes and the tomato and onion salad - nice that olive oil and balsamic were already on the table. The menu is very appealing and I could have ordered any number of items! Puddings were not quite so good - the rice in the rice pudding a little too al dente, and the chocolate mousse a bit floury. However, would definitely eat here again, and have more of the savoury selection!

Reservamos una mesa ya que me han dicho que este lugar tiende a estar muy ocupado, por eso tienen 1. Sesiones de 5 h.

Lovely evening, service discreet, food lovely, croquettes, artichokes, Patatas bravas, goats cheese in honey, manchego and quince jelly, came outside and people still sat outside late - could have been in Spain.

Literalmente, ¿la peor tortilla que hemos visto, casi negra en el exterior y marrón pálido en el medio? Mi compañero es español y no tiene idea de cómo un restaurante español puede siquiera considerar el servicio de un desastre. ¿Bravas malas, como si hubieran sido recalentadas? Todo lo demás está bien, buenas albóndigas. Personal amable y atento. niño amigable. Tal vez el chef estaba teniendo un mal día.

Had to send food back twice really think this place has gone down hill it used to be fantastic but I will go back complete waste of money sorry if you feel I am being rude t

I have been coming to this place regularly in the last few years, and I have normally written good reviews, but the last time was very disappointing.

Absolutely outstanding place, everything is just right the atmosphere the staff the food the music. lovely paella! This will be a new regular for me as the prices are so reasonable! What an absolute joy! Thanks guys!

We had not visited this restaurant for a few years and we were pleasantly surprised at the changes that have been made.

I arrived there just before 10pm and was told that we had to order in the next 10mins on a Friday night !! ....... Food wasn't up to the standard I expected, Garlic Chickhen was just in a bowl of oil, could not taste the garlic I have been to this restauant when first open and the food was fantastic

Want to celebrate a significant Birthday with 15 friends, then this is the place to come. The staff are super-friendly and the food is super-delicious. I cannot recommend the restaurant highly enough. Huge thanks to Jane and the team. They looked after us so well and really made it a day to remember!

A friendly authentic tapas bar/restaurant serving a wonderful selection of hot and cold tapas accompanied by a great range of wines and sherries. Everything we had was delicious and the service is friendly and efficient. It’s sensibly priced and very good value. You need to book and arrive hungry. We will definitely go back.

I visited with my boyfriend on Friday. Great atmosphere and staff very attentive. Mussel croquettes out of this world, prawns pil pil go well with the bread basket to dip in the sauce and alioli potatoes very tasty. Definitely one to visit again.

Fue un gran comienzo en Orford Saloon Tapas Bar. Una cálida bienvenida y un gran ambiente. El vino era fantástico. Y los precios muy razonables. Sin embargo, la decepción fue la comida. Todo estaba bien. Todo sale junto y muy rápido ya que todo está precocinado, se puede ver en la cocina.

Este lugar es muy local para mí y era un lugar regular para comprar un gran sándwich un domingo por la mañana. La última vez que visité para comprar un sándwich de este tipo, me saludaron comprando a un hombre detrás del mostrador que me explicó que no podía molestarse en hacer comida para mí, ya que tenía gente afuera esperando un café y tenía que realizar otras tareas antes. Podría justificar su atención. Todo esto tomaría demasiado tiempo para que él incluso considere cortar un poco de mermelada y queso.

I went for an early evening meal with a friend. Great atmosphere. The staff were attentive but not intrusive. Food was lovely. Highly recommended!

Situado en la parte peatonal de Orford Road en Walthamstow Village, este bar de tapas es más grande de lo que parece desde fuera.

Dit tapasrestaurant is zeker niet slecht, maar misschien is Engeland gewoon niet de aangewezen plaats om tapas te eten. Prijs-kwaliteit was dit gewoon geen goede deal. Ga dan liever een goeie pie of fish & chips eten in de lokale pub. Je kan hier zeker lekkere dingen eten, maar wij hadden met 4 mensen samen een kleine 10 gerechtjes besteld en de meeste waren maar zozo. Ander en beter!

Would not normally travel out to Walthamstow in East London, but I had to visit a friend. How this area has changed (for the better)!?

Good value tasty taps in an attractive venue with friendly, professional staff. I will definitely return

Good dinner place for those that like sharing dishes and would like to try a few different things. Decent value. Pre-booked a table for 3 people. Good food, all the dishes were good. The service was also good. Would definitely return

So pleased that I don’t have to go to Spain to find a really good tapas bar with friendly helpful staff.

I have come to this place several times and I have seen how the quality of the tapas have improved considerably/

I visited the Orford Saloon on a warm October Saturday for lunch, with the OH and the young man. We had three tapas each and there was plenty left over, which we were allowed to take away.

Spent a brilliant evening with friends at this tapas bar in Walthamstow Village. The food was really good with lots of choice and very well cooked. We ordered 2 each and that was plenty. The service was very good and friendly.

First time at this restaurant and was looking forward to it but in hind sight we should have stayed in the pub a few doors away.

Lovely little find. Service very slow to start but food came very quickly. Ordered a selection of tapas, which were all good. Very busy restaurant and would recommend booking in advance

Lovely traditional Spanish tapas with fresh ingredients. Very swift service and a very reasonable price. Lovely little area with some nice bars nearby. The restaurant has a good deli too.

Excellant service, fantastic selection of dishes.we all had a great meal to celebrate my husbands birthday.it gave us the opportunity to try many foods we hadnt tried before for example aubergine with honey, absolutely delicious.

A friend told me about this restaurant and so on Sunday I decided to book this and meet up with some friends for brunch. It is right in the heart of Walthamstow Village, It's about half a mile from Walthamstow Central Tube Station so maybe a 10 minute walk. I didn't try the paella because that took some time to make but the selection of dishes we had was excellent. The food was truly great (bar the prawns which were smothered in a thick garlic paste) and the service was also good. Highly recommended.

I have eating here four times and this is a good place to eat some good tapas, but don't expect anything outstanding.

Took my mum last Friday night and you did not disappoint...every dish was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening ...well done

I’ve visited this restaurant a few times and am never disappointed. The food is incredible - a huge variety of tapas available and every dish is delicious! Will definitely be back soon!

Having lived in Walthamstow for three years, I'm just sad it took me so long to discover this Spanish gem. There is a good choice of tapas (or paella, if you're really hungry!), the staff are friendly and provide great service and the atmosphere is very relaxed and calm. We had a selection of tapas, chilled cava and of course we had to have desserts too. There's a lovely patio at the back and a deli, so if you want to take things to tray at home, you can.

I come here regularly and have never had a bad experience.

Booked a large table for my birthday celebration. The food was excellent and everyone in the party commented that every dish was delicious. Service was excellent and so friendly. We ordered 2 paella’s which are cooked to order - well worth the wait. One of my friends bought a birthday cake with them and the restaurant happily looked after the cake and bought it to the table as a surprise . We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and thought it was phenomenal value for money. Some of the best tapas we have had anywhere in London