Ritmo Tapas Bar in Forest of Dean

Exlent food and very good service best quality place and very good cocktails we will visit again I will like to say thank you for look after us

Feeling esurient, I hastened to Ritmos Tapas Bar to enjoy some Mediterranean fare. I was somewhat surprised to be the only diner there but, being hungry, I grasped firmly the extensive menu and ordered the “Salmon a la parilla” (Salmon with seasonal vegetables). Imagine my surprise when 50 minutes later (still no other customers present), a plate with two filets of white fish appeared in front of me. Intrigued, I ingested the fare to sample what kind of fish this could be; for it certainly was not Salmon. Now being a keen angler, I noted that the skin and the attached dorsal fin were very reminiscent of Grey Mullet a fish common to our shores in copious abundance and traded by nefarious anglers to low grade restaurants. When asked why my Salmon was indeed, not Salmon the Manager simply said “It’s a like a da Salmon”. Sadly I shall not be returning to this place of delectation. I’m not actually sure it is a restaurant but maybe a front for another business. They’re certainly not in the “Fish Recognition” business.

Just like to say great atmosphere such a warm friendly welcome. fantastic staff and door staff. Great place to be Always great weekend out

Best place in coleford for atmosphere and very clean angelo always welcoming aswell as other staff. Perfect for family outings or friend outings kids always welcomed

Went with my wife, food was delivered quickly as the restaurant was quiet and was good in general. However , there was a loud drunk in there sat burping shouting out loudly and swearing continuously in his conversation with a friend. At no time did any of the staff have a quiet word with him. This continued throughout the meal and we couldn’t wait to leave. It’s a shame that our experience wasn’t considered by the staff.

Great venue , great food , great atmosphere Staff are very helpful and will accommodate your needs as necessary Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food and drinks

Wow! What a pleasant surprise! Hadn’t expected to find a Tapas restaurant here. Stumbled upon it by accident- but very pleased we did! Very welcoming staff, a wide choice of Tapas, and very reasonably priced! £30 for 7 tapas. Every one was absolutely delicious and full of flavour! The complimentary bread with butter and dips was also delicious! We would thoroughly recommend this little gem!

lovely atmosphere, come here regularly for drinks with friends - amazing range of cocktails. the tapas is also amazing and so much to choose from on the menu!

Best place to eat and drink food delicious very good service and nice atmosphere there I will go visit again soon thank you

Nice venue, very friendly staff, average food The Tapas was mostly deep fried and microwaved. Salads were good though More white lines being laid in the toilets than the M25 though Obviously a popular spot in Cokeford

Cocktails on point best in the area, been to many places in the forest for drinks and this place is so welcoming

Amazing!! The best in coleford, great drinks & cocktails, atmosphere is amazing! Great place to go if your looking for some great cocktails with friends!

Well what a treat this was… I used to live in Tenerife and this is the closest I’ve found to Spanish cuisine… attention to detail spot on and the flavours were amazing. Compliments to the chef. We will definitely be returning…

Just had the most amazing Turkish meal, superb flavours and the service was awesome, would highly recommend.

Great big menu so offers something for everyone. I love the paella but also like the tapas - we usually share a few between us. Always fairly quick, great staff, friendly and helpful. they offer good cocktails too. would recommend

i am a regular customer at tapas, staff are always welcoming and friendly, the food is beautifully cooked, stunning cocktails, very well kept and always a great atmosphere.

On a Sunday evening in this area it appears that noone eats! But the Ritmo Tapas Bar in Coleford would be great any night. A large menu, friendly staff, well cooked tasty tapas with plenty of variety, reasonably priced accompanied by a glass of wine and finished off with a glass of tea. Couldn't fault it.

Had a wonderful lunch today food was extremely good. We had tapas for four and an extra meal from the speciality menu. All were cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. Thank you for a lovely lunch x

The food here was wonderful and so were their cocktails. We are vegan and, although they didn't have vegan options they were happy to adapt their vegetarian fajitas without sour cream. So delicious and good portion sizes. Was a bonus they allowed dogs and take...

An atmospheric restaurant that serves really good food. You should select five tapas for a couple, or seven if you are hungry. There is plenty for a vegetarian.

Tapas is a wonderful experience! Workers are diligent, confident, considerate, dedicated & joyful. The wine is quality & as well as the food! From the get go the wholesome food & drinks are entirely lush & delightful! Highly recommend for new comers and anyone interested...

We had such a busy week and I had spent three hours in the hairdressers and got back home around 6, didn't have the energy (it's hard work getting your hair done!) to cook. For years we've driven past this great restaurant & bar and...

We went Sunday about 1800hrs. It was quiet. There was pleasantly unintrousive background music that did not detract from the atmosphere set by the deco. There is a wide range of drinks, both with and without alcohol. Food was well described on the menu and...

Sunday evening is not so easy these days when travelling, even more so when backpacking and looking for a place to eat. So few pubs do food on Sunday evenings. This tapas bar was a real find. The food is excellent and the staff friendly....

I have been around forest of Dean on holiday, we absolutely loved it. On Saturday we went to tapas bar for some food and some cocktails and it was delicious. We definitely going back here and definitely recommend Thanks to angelo and the team at...

We had a fantastic evening at Ritmo. Food was excellent and timely. Service was friendly and efficient. Great choice of dishes in a restaurant with lovely welcoming atmosphere. Was the food highlight of our stay. Would recommend very much.

Thursday night, the 31st, we went to ritmo tapas bar in coleford. We are currently on holiday from Leicester. We ordered 15 tapas as well as 4 desserts. All the food was good but was pretty average and what you’d expect from this kind of...

Absolutely lovely place to drink and eat. The atmosphere is so welcoming and they do amazing cocktails. Staff are friendly and polite. Highly recommend

Great local venue! Had a fabulous night with tasty tapas and fantastic cocktails. The Staff are very attentive and great fun and will definitely return.

Lovely atmosphere and staff! My parents visit frequently and love going for quality food and drinks. Would highly recommend for a good night out

had a lovely meal last week, all tapas was lovely -cooked by the amazing justyna. angelo is a great host and has such amazing staff - harriet and billy are great. will be coming back regularly! a lovely and cosy outdoor area also x

Been here a few times, food and drinks always amazing! Great atmosphere and lovely staff. Would highly recommend.

Had a great night out at Ritmos! We had the paella and a choice of tapas which were all very tasty! Lovely choice of cocktails, I had a few raspberry dauquiris and would definitely recommend. Busy place and a great atmosphere which makes for a...

My partner and I visited Ritmo’s recently and were amazed! The menu was full of delicious dishes, they even had a gluten free menu. Lovely service with plenty of smiles :). We stayed into the early hours of the morning (we weren’t planning to) and...

I’ve been here couple of times , it’s always good atmosphere , decent food and drinks! We will visit again!

After hearing great reviews for this restaurant my partner and I decided to book a table last weekend- we really expected a great evening. Unfortunately we were met by nothing but disappointment; although the menu is extensive and items are not particularly highly priced ;...

It is the perfect place for me I feel more better when I go there , especially with my friends we will always go there!

The restaurant is beautiful! Such wonderful atmosphere full off nice Spanish music and kind staff! The tapas are lovely i ordered 18,40 and 5 highly recommend 40, mushrooms in creamy garlic sauce. As for my drink i ordered a sex on the beach and it...

The food was absolutely delicious, the portions were of a good size and very fillin! I can not knock the service that we received!

Best bar/restaurant I have ever been to, such kind staff and so helpful! The food is delicious just like the owner - they serve lovely cocktails, me and my family come here often and we love it!

The food and range of drinks is exceptional, on top of this the atmosphere was brilliant so will definitely visit again. Angelo and the staff were also very lovely and welcoming.

Best food in Coleford, fajitas and crème brûlée is amazing. Angelo, Harriet and all staff are lovely.

I went to the tapas this week and couldn’t be happier with the experience. Amazing staff and beautiful food. Visited when on holiday and went three times in one week. Highly recommend for food as well as for a good night out on a Friday...

Really nice place to go to. The food was exceptional and there was a great range of menu. The cocktails were really good as well as looking excellent. The service we got was fast, welcoming and made us feel very comfortable. I really recommend the...

This place was amazing with its great atmosphere and the food is exquisite. Thanks guys for the service and I hope to see you soon

I really hate having to write bad reviews but the only good thing about the place was the atmosphere, music and waitresses. The food was very poor. I heard the microwave ping several times. The meatballs were from Lidl, there was around 5 chickpeas in...

This was one of the worst meals I've ever had. Spanish it was not. Pretty sure most of the food was probably bought in a wholesale and overcooked with no flavours or even seasoning. They seem to also confuse Patas bravas with patatas aioli- perhaps...

10/10 place, will be coming again, gives every customer free shots. great hospitality, i had the best time!

10/10 recommend, great hospitality, very welcoming, receive a free shot every time we go here. would 100% recommend to anyone in the coleford area.

If I could review this with zero i definitely would !!!! It was awful, the food was not tapas, it was frozen heated or fried at best,and they still couldn't cook it in under an hour. When I booked I asked if we could bring...

Service was painfully slow. We had to wait an hour to get some olives! The waitresses seem very inexperienced. We were asked to write down our order ourselves as the waitress said that would be easier for her! Food was really nice when it turned...

The best bar for food and drinks in coleford! Always quick service, amazing food and great bar staff! Angelo is a fabulous host!

Always a warm welcome, Angelo is a fabulous host. The best bar in coleford by a mile, good atmosphere and reasonably priced. If you’re after a good night, this is the place to come

Took our grandaughter while visiting area, ordered tapas for me and grandaughter, my husband chose a meal, tapas arrived lovely food, cant complain, tasty, plentiful and fresh.....myself and grandaughter tucked in but we'd almost finished and still husbands meal was no where to be seen,...

Never new this place was here. Brilliant food & cocktails were great. Especially love the garlic prawns & creamy mushrooms, whilst the other half loved the dates in bacon. We will be coming back again

very good service , welcoming and lovely staff all hardworking , lovely food and very exotic would definitely recommend to anyone

brought my kids and they loved it, beautiful food, welcoming atmosphere, awesome range of food, gorgeous cocktails 🤌 💖 would recommend to families! 🌮🧆🍱🥟🥗🍥🍤🦪🥠🍚

Food tasted fresh and had lots of flavour, the drinks were great and the staff was friendly! The place was really clean as well made for such a great atmosphere

The staff were friendly and the food was delicious so we would return. The only thing I would mention was the alioli didn’t taste garlicky enough and it was very hot in the restaurant. I don’t know why the air con wasn’t on.

We ate in Ritmo about a month ago, the food was lovely and the service was great. We will be returning when next in the area!

Stunning food and lovely cocktails. Staff are really friendly. Lovely outside area and brilliant music

Really enjoyed the tapas food here very tasty indeed and a good range of dishes. Service was great too. Would definitely eat here again if in the area.

So I really do not like giving bad reviews but I am always honest and that’s what makes me do this. I cannot honestly say the food was good... it was terrible. It’s not tapas in anyways it’s all frozen and put in the fryer....

My husband and I visited Ritmo for a late lunch which was thoroughly enjoyed. The staff are well presented, friendly and welcoming. Due to the current COVID rules we ate outside which was spotlessly clean and set up as per the Government COVID rules. The...

Had a lovely meal with my family, the food was fantastic and the staff were very friendly. Would highly recommend.

Food was excellent, service top notch, was quite busy when we arrived and still the staff coped with the demand as well as the chef only waited around 20 minutes for our tapas highly recommend

Arrived 6.30 pm for tapas. Were shown to a table upstairs. Fine. As the evening progressed more customers came and were seated but then tables & chairs were moved so eventually we were sitting very close. Too close in fact. Luckily I had finished my meal and decided not to have a coffee as I did not feel comfortable sitting so close to other people. The owner is not concerned about social distancing and I will not be eating there again whilst the Covid 19 is with us. The staff were pleasant and the food was average, a little greasy and not much flavour.

We paid a visit to this restaurant while on holiday in the area and were so glad we did! Friendly and welcoming service, and absolutely delicious food. We ordered the 7-tapas deal (£27.45) to share, thinking the tapas portions would be small, but they were very generous and we struggled to finish (we made it!). Very quiet when we were there, although it was a midweek lunchtime, but it looks like a great venue for an evening out with a nice bar and a well-equipped sound system. Deserves to be as busy as it safely can be right now, and packed when we are back to normal.

We really enjoyed our tapas meal. The service was great, COVID secure, tables were cleaned well. The food was also really good and geat value. Really hardworking and friendly staff. Thank you so much. We would definitely recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed a super selection of tapas. Friendly staff and tasty, freshly cooked food. Very good prices too. Certainly worth a visit or ...more. Younger people arriving for drinks/cocktails as place is a cocktail bar too. So atmosphere more of a bar as evening went on. Food superb though. A taste of Spain in the Forest of Dean

First visit , we will be back. We decided on the tapas menu, good variety of many dishes we chose the 7 dish deal for 2. Great value and very friendly service.

I love tapas bar! It is the best place and it has lovely food, everyone is welcome and it is a lovely place to be! Angelo the manager is excellent.

Excellent service and food. Steak and fish platter were lovely- good food cooked very well. Slight mixup with our booking but we were made to feel most welcome. Would not hesitate to return if we were in the area again

Had a truly memorable night for my friends Hen Party. A group of 15 were warmly welcomed by friendly staff. We had delicious tapas food and a night of drinking cocktails. Topped off by a disco! I will definitely be back and would highly recommend this restaurant.

Went there while visiting coleford and staying at the angel hotel. Service was very good and the staff were friendly, the food was amazing and all worth it for the price! Amazing place, very pleased with the experience I’ve had there :)

If you are in Coleford (or near by) and looking for somewhere to eat go here! The Tapas is amazing and very well priced. Eight of us booked to celebrate a few birthdays and we weren’t disappointed, 3 tapas dishes each and plenty or sangria later and we all left happy.

The tapas here are fantastic. My husband and I have been a few times and we are working our way through the choices. The portions are plentiful and tasty. There is also a wide range of cocktails to choose from, these are expensive but it is personal choice whether to have one or not as there are lots of other drinks on offer too. I would definitely recommend Ritmos as a place to eat!

Super food and wonderful service. We came quite early for dinner and were treated like royalty. Excellent choice and superb value. valuefmoney.

WOW! A great find. Wanted somewhere for a 60th birthday and we were staying in Coleford spotted this on TripAdvisor and we wernt disappointed. 9 of us had a selection of tapas and salad. Each dish was lovely the salads were outstanding and dates in bacon a winner. Attentive service and friendly atmosphere. Wish I lived closer.

Went here on a Saturday night after leaving the cinema with friends and family. The place is great with a variety of traditional drinks but also fabulous cocktails and mock tails. The food was great and they were big portions despite it being tapas. We ordered three dishes on the three for £11 deal and none of managed to finish our food. Would recommend

Absolutely love Ritmo. Every single time I have eaten here I have been bowled over by the quality of the wine, the food, the service - and the welcome. Talk about a hidden gem... Ritmo is like a glorious ray of Spaniah sunshine, in the depths of the Forest of Dean. I just need to work out how three small plates of tapas can be so substantial... but they definitely are. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Had an enjoyable visit here - cocktails and paella. Only gripe was the rather boisterous behaviour of some of the other customers that detracted a little from the enjoyment of the meal. Understandably, this place is trying to attract as many customers as possible but, perhaps, there needs to be better separation between those using it as a bar and those seeking somewhere for a quiet meal.

Really nice restaurant, friendly staff and good service. We had 7 tapas, all well cooked and tasty. Nice vibe to the bar too. All reasonably priced - cocktails nice too!

Lovely evening with my sister. Dinner was lively and the service was amazing, super friendly staff. Definitely recommend x

Lovely food and drinks, good atmosphere and worth the money. Super friendly staff aswell! Will be returning.

Popped in for quick meal with family when everywhere else booked. Great smiley staff. Food was OK but have eaten better tapas before. Atmosphere lovely.

We found this restaurant by searching on Trip Advisor on our trip to Chepstow. We were looking for somewhere on our way back from Ross on Wye and it had good reviews. We were not disappointed. The two young ladies who were our waitresses were extremely friendly and efficient. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere and the tapas we ordered was all really good. There was a great choice to choose from. My husband had a lovely chat with the chef and the owner when paying and it made the whole evening really enjoyable. A great little find and good value for money. Deserves to be busier in a Friday evening.

Perfect place to eat out with family. Excellent atmosphere and staff. Good drinks (especially cocktails!) music till late. Enjoyable for everyone! I’d go here every day if I could!

So, I’m a bit spoiled with excellent Tapas bars when I work abroad. Came here while staying nearby. Service was excellent, really good friendly and helpful. Food ok, but a little bit bland. We had mixed Tapas. Portions large. Inexpensive

Had a lovely meal here after looking for an alternative to usual pub food : Good food, good prices, great service. Would thoroughly recommend.

This restaurant is a real plus for Coleford. The staff were friendly but need to work a little on efficiency. The food was absolutely wonderful and very reasonably priced. I suspect the service will become more slick with experience and if we were local we would definitely visit again.

Food here is incredibly yummy! Such a great selection of tapas to choose from, with also the option on fab main meals.

Lovely atmosphere with kind and friendly staff. The food is great and well priced and as for the cocktails..... wow!!

The food was great and the whole place left a live and friendly atmosphere. The decoration is lovely and the food is great staff is always friendly. The prices are reasonable, the food is at great variety with a large menu from simple bar food to tasty steaks. Will definitely visit again.

I've been here so many times, the food is delicious every time and the atmosphere is amazing. The staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend Ritmos as a nice meal out and cocktails after.

Spent the evening with a group of friends. Huge selection of tapas so justifies multiple visits to taste them all. Delicious and generous portions. Owner very welcoming and staff efficient and friendly. Only one dislike - after waiting at the bar for over 5 minutes the barman approached me only to veer off and serve someone who had just arrived, presumably a regular, not good service and will figure in whether or not we return.

Fantastic atmosphere,superb menu,great cocktails and perfect customer service from Angelo and his team.

A fantastic tapas bar in the forest of dean. Angelo and his staff always make us welcome. Great atmosphere.

Me and my friends visited Ritmos tapas bar before the cinema on the Friday the 25th. The tapas food was unbelievable and the garlic mushrooms were to die for! Not only that, the waitress named Molly was excellent and extremely friendly and the boss was just as nice! Over all me and my friends had an excellent time here and will be back again! 5/5

Great friendly helpful staff, very comfortable surroundings, plenty of space . The gallery upstairs is our favourite area to eat.