The Hispanist in Kingston upon Hull, City of

Beautiful quirky restaurant. We went for lunch menu and were tapas style choice. We wasn’t explained how the menu worked so ordered 3plates for £30 between 2 plus a side dish. The first 2 dishes and side came out then we waited 30mins for our third dish which we thought was odd. Food was stunning and would return for that, the table service not too great, but I’ve had friends that have said their service was brilliant.

Visited with friends & felt a little like the “Kings new suit” minimal menu , asked for advice on menus and advised to select x2 dishes each along with a couple of “snacks”. The main dishes were just 4 or 5 to chose from and ranged between £20 - £30 for tapas. Menu was limited in our opinion although some of the food was decent a little piece of lamb on a crumpet for £20 although tasty was over priced in our opinion. Service was ok, have sampled other restaurants in city centre and found to be better value by far in quality , quantity & price. Sorry not for us.

Attractive premises in Paragon Arcade. Delightful staff. Not a huge menu, but what they do, they do so very well. Imaginative Spanish tapas. Some great wines too.

A surprise treat as we were walking past and decided to go in. Its fine dining meets small plates, tapas. Although its described as tapas its not like any tapas I have had before. The food was delicious, I particularly enjoyed the prawns and my partner had the lamb. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were really friendly and helpful.

Came in by accident as it was at the end of an arcade with no sign on the entry of the arcade. Climbing the stairs to the seating area was quite a challenge for my partner who struggled with osteoarthritis of the knee. The food was mostly great. They did a special of 30 pounds for 3 tapas when we visited, the duck dish is certainly worth more than 10 pounds!!! Good wine choices.

Excellent service, excellent food,maybe a slightly bigger portion,but I am greedy,will definitely go again.

The food was outstanding. We had the prawns which were unbelievable. My husband’s favourite was the potatoes. We will definitely be back. Excellent service, good food and atmosphere. We were so glad they squeezed us in before the theatre! Thank you

Honestly the best tapas we have ever had . Compliments to the chef also the Service was amazing 👏

A friend and I came here for dinner on Saturday. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. The drinks were delicious and the food was incredible. We chose the beef crumpet, langoustine toast, hake, croquettes, rarebit, BBQ carrots and bread with chicken skin butter. It was all 10/10. I'll definitely be back.

Fabulous food. Good service with sensible pace. Amazing cocktails particularly the bbq daiquiri Highly recommend. Hull needs places like this. Great quality

I've seen this spot pop up and heard good things and figured I'd give it a go. It's quite a unique spot overall with the kitchen being the downstairs shop area with some outside seating and then the upstairs being indoor dining. It's quite an intimate experience overall. On my arrival and throughout my visit the staff were very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I did find the menu situation somewhat confusing as certain items I had seen online were unavailable at the time of my visit which threw me a little as online it listed " Wednesday/Thursday - Lunch & Dinner 3 - £20 5 - £30" but no such menu/cost existed which was disappointing. I opted to order three tapas dishes as part of an offer available during my visit which were the Pan con Tomate, Prawn Kyiv and Southern Fried Chicken. I also opted for a Diplomacia Sino-Americano cocktail. The dishes arrived one after another, no rush, just about perfectly timed to enjoy each dish as they came out. The Pan con Tomate tasted reasonably good but is a bit hard to eat without making a mess. I think a handy change would be serving three (Instead of two) pieces of bread and sharing the topping between three as the amount on the two was a bit much. It would also up the value for money. The Prawn Kyiv was interesting. Visually and in terms of eating it, it was unique. Unfortunately it didn't quite hit the mark taste wise. Perhaps the outside of the kyiv could do with a bit more seasoning or added to. The mango salsa underneath was quite nice however. Lastly the southern fried chicken. It had the opposite problem of the kyiv. Visually it was these two brown lumps. If someone put it in front of me, not knowing what it is, I'd be hesitant to touch it. Surprisingly the taste of it is incredible. rich, crispy and moist. Brimming with flavour. It really surprised me. The cocktail I happened to pick out was also decently flavourful though I think I should have chosen something else as I don't think the flavour did it for me but I think it's just more of an acquired taste. Overall I had a reasonable time here, I definitely think it's fancier food than what is on offer in the area, I just wish I liked it more, especially for the cost. The atmosphere is nice, the food is interesting but perhaps it's not for me. Added note, bless the staff working here. Going up those stairs all the time must be quite the workout.

The Hispanist always delivers on food, drink and ambiance. The cocktails are fabulous, with really complex, quenching flavours. We always order based on their recommendations. Each dish is surprisingly more delicious than the last and so fun and inventive. You’ve got to order the olives too, they’re insanely good. The building is stunning and the ambiance is great. Perfect for a date or out with friends. Plus they do lunch too.

I loved it! As a Spaniard, I would repeat again because everything was delicious and the dishes were exactly as explained on the menu. All of very good quality, dishes well executed and presented. Congratulations

In short, I'm a lad from Hull who has spent the last 16 years living in London becoming a food snob. But hark, what a right proper, right nice treat this is. The menu doesn't give much away, but the plates are superbly presented and full of clearly considered flavours. A brilliant restaurant in any city and an absolute credit to this one.

The food was unique and delicious. I had the prawn Kyiv and fried chicken. Each dish was superb. It’s an amazing place great staff and atmosphere. You will not be disappointed

The food at this place is fantastic Mr and my mrs p have Eaten at some fancy places that can be very pretentious This place is friendly and relaxed with amazing food at an affordable price and it deserves a lot of credit We popped for lunch yesterday the staff are all very friendly and the wine equally as good

Another superb meal - every dish was on point - highlights included the fried chicken, the prawn kyiv and the beef crumpet- great value too

Well, ... I have been dying to try this restaurant for literally years but never got around to going... until last night .. and oh my days! What can I say?! This place did not disappoint!!! The presentation, the taste, the ambience...everything about this place oozed class! .. if I could rate this place an 11 out of 5 I would!! Will 100% be recommending to everyone I speak to!

Some of the food was excellent (the pan con tomato and pork loin ) but two dishes (the chicken and potato) were over cooked. The atmosphere was ok for an early dinner but it does look and feel slightly run down. The menu was shorter than we expected from the web site and the wine list had been decimated the night before what remained was interesting but expensive. We are unlikely to return.

The Hispanist is lovely little tapas restaurant in the heart of the city centre. Both the food and service was a delight and me and my partner had a enjoyable evening. Highly recommend

Friendly staff. Highest quality of food taste on offer in Hull. Great selection of drinks.

First visit - exceptional 😃 Delicious food and authentic drinks. Presented with flair. Loved the Crab Donut and Prawn Kyiv! Server was really helpful and attentive. Central location. We will definitely return for more 😋

I’d say we had a 50:50 experience. The HFC was really good and I’d recommend it, but the lamb was bland and over priced, the ham wasn’t the best, again I would say overpriced (we travel a lot in Barcelona, Madrid & Seville) so maybe spoilt with the 100% Bellota we have there. £6 for 500ml of water….really??? Good effort but not a place we’d return to. It’s worth a try if you’re passing by.

Very nice meal here tonight. Excellent cocktails.

The food was very special. Beautiful presentation the flavours were amazing. The crab donut a delight. The wine list was very authentic. This should not be missed, we will be back.

Michelin quality food and drink. We tried both of the special cocktails suggested and made by Alastair. Both were incredible. 10/10 for drinks. We then had the crab doughnut, pan con tomato, prawn Kyiv, southern fried chicken and scallops. All delicious but particularly the crab doughnut, pan con tomato and scallops blew us away. Incredible. The chef is a wizard. As close to a perfect dining experience as we have found.

Hull is becoming quite the destination for excellent restaurants and this place is one of them. You can tell so much care went into every dish. Stand out plates were the bread and that butter (!!), tempura peppers and of course the prawn Kyiv… stunning.

What a delightful restaurant. A total surprise. Looks so unassuming from outside and simple decor inside but the food is amazing and the staff are amazing.

Very poor service. Dishes very overpriced for quality

Heard about this place by word of mouth, although have walked past many times without realising it was a restaurant. Small shopfront area downstairs and the restaurant is located upstairs. Initial impact, very welcoming from staff and decor/ambience was spot on. Very pleasing on the eye with a warm, welcoming feel. The seating is broken up into small sections so it feels cosy no matter where you are seated. I was admittedly very hungry when I went in so was slightly apprehensive about it being tapas style. I ordered to share with my wife the following: Individually: sourdough bread with chicken skin butter and ham croquettes (excuse the very simple manner in which I have explained those and the equally simple manner I will undoubtedly explain the others). The bread was warm on arrival which meant the butter melted into it nicely. The ham croquettes were also cheesily delicious. I will note at this point that they bring the plates staggered over time to allow you to eat and digest. This can be challenging when you are very hungry but allows time to enjoy the food and the atmosphere and a couple of dishes in my stomach was tolerant of this. From the main menu (3 plates for £25), we ordered a prawn kyev, lamb and some potatoes as our three dishes. All three dishes were nothing less than outstanding, the lamb was incredibly soft and fell apart on my fork and even the potatoes were another level, I could easily have been happy just to order three plates of those. We will definitely return here at some point, although I think next time we will have an evening visit to enjoy a glass of wine with it (very good selection). I am not sure I would go as a family as we have a fussy eater and the menu is limited (although I am sure, even he would have enjoyed everything). You may ask why I have not given it five stars. That is me being pedantic, I never give full stars for anything as I believe you can always strive to improve. It should not be taken as a mark against the restaurant or the staff… both were excellent.

Highly recommend. We couldn’t fault any of the dishes we chose and the cocktails and wine were excellent. Highlights were the sourdough with chicken skin butter and the tempura broccoli but to be honest it was all very tasty. Small plate/sharing concept ideal for couples or with friends. And very close to the City Hall for a pre theatre meal. Will definitely return.

Visited for a lunchtime treat with my wife and what a treat it was! A friendly welcome followed by utterly delicious food. Would thoroughly recommend the sourdough with chicken skin butter, the prawn Kiev and the honey chilli chicken. Veg options and dessert were scrumptious too. Everything cooked to perfection. Very reasonably priced for the quality and quantity too - and the place has a lovely buzz. We sat in a seat looking out over the arcade which was great for people watching. A proper treat!

Absolutely delicious food and wine, thoroughly enjoyed our evening. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, highly recommended.

What a gem, food and wine incredible. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

Consistently delicious exciting menus and warm efficient service. Would recommend to anyone, a real gem in Hull

My husband and I really enjoyed the fantastic and inventive tapas at this fine dining tapas restaurant in the heart of Hull city centre. Although pricey, the quality and unusual food was very good. Our particular favourites were the crab doughnut, the brocoli tempura and the blood sausage stuffed peppers. A few things could have made the experience five star. The music should be Spanish to improve the ambience. Also the front of house staff need to make it clear when people are ordering that they would be better ordering all the tapas they want at the beginning. We got mixed messages as were told this but then half an hour in when we decided to order a couple more dishes, that we could do this but the table had to be vacated within a two hour time frame. This made us feel as though we were being a bit of a nuisance. I get why as the restaurant is small and tables are needed for other diners, but surely two more tapas dishes being cooked and eaten by two people within the one and a half hours of the remainder of our sitting is acceptable. It's a shame because this is what we will remember about the experience rather than the fabulous food and wine.

I visited the Hispanist for the first time last night and absolutely loved it. The food was exceptionally good (clearly the work of a culinary genius!). The staff made it a very special experience; one that I can’t wait to repeat.

Had a lovely evening at the hispanist yesterday, the 3 for £25 plates left us stuffed! Really interesting and beautiful food. the Jamon Croquettas and the Brocolli were spot on.

Shared my 60th birthday celebrations with friends in the lovely private dining area. Very rustic setting which I found endearing . Food was executed and presented beautifully and was exceptional . I would highly recommend

Dreadful...not sure why it is good food guide unless evening menu is significantly different to lunch menu. Wine took ages to be served...they had to cool it down. Do they not have a fridge.? It was freezing cold ...had to keep our coats on. Food was average at best, chorizo in cider was the worst I've ever tasted. Prawn dish was ok. It was very expensive overall. Cappuccino luke warm . Will not be going back. Seriously very poor value for money.

We had booked in advance for our lunch. Had requested a table with natural light and that was delivered. Perfect. The greeting we received was warm and welcoming. Our table was upstairs. I'm OK with that if I take my time but if you can't do stairs then make sure you ask for a downstairs table. The toilets were on the first floor. Not sure if there were any on the first floor. The food was excellent as was the wine. Thoroughly enjoyed everything we chose. The only slight niggle was it really needed another couple of veggie choices. Did bring this up and was advised that had we told them at the time of booking they would have made more choices available. So if you have any special requests get them in when you book. Well worth a visit!

Outstanding, surpassed all expectations. Lovey food, nice setting and just different to the usual. Will be back! Such a range of dishes, did not disappoint one bit.

We went for the lunch deal for February- 3 plates for £25 we were spoilt for choice. We had to have the sourdough bun with roast chicken butter 😋😋😋 we’ve been drooling about this since we were here 15 months ago. None of the dishes disappointed. The belly pork had flavour & crunch, the leek dish was yummy, prawn Kyiv was some very skilful cooking & yummy flavours. We had 11 different dishes in total, washed down with lovely sangria. Throughly recommend dining here. We will be back

We visited on Valentines day for a 9 course tasting menu and wow we weren't disappointed. Each dish was so well thought out and executed. It was served at a relaxed pace, meaning we got to enjoy each others company and sample a fair bit of wine lol! The team were working very hard and the food was absolutely first class. Brilliant evening and will be back to sample the normal menu too.

An excellent tasters menu over 7 courses. Every dish was freshly cooked and prepared with just the right portion sizes. The sommelier Alistair was very knowledgable and the team provided friendly and efficient service. Will definitely return.

Absolutely amazing! The carefully crafted flavours, along with excellent cocktails, showcase the chef's talent. The knowledgeable and friendly staff are a credit to the Restaurant. Our favourites are the crab donut and beef dish (can’t remember the name) that was just heaven, favourite cocktail is the old Guatemalan. Perfect in every way, can’t wait to come back

Very fine tapas selection, cooked to perfection. An ideal light lunch. Good friendly service. Delicate clean flavours, each ate distinct and very we executed and presented

This was my first visit but won’t be my last. The food was fantastic with the exception of the belly pork which was beautifully presented but wasn’t rendered down enough for me. Also the soda bread was burnt on the bottom. That said the food I ordered was delicious and well designed as far as tapas goes. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Unfortunately we had to send our coffee back as it was very bitter and lukewarm. Such a shame as overall it was a great experience with mainly exceptional food. Would recommend and will definitely return.

Just amazing! Thank you so much for every detail. The food was delicious, the staff delightful, and the whole vibe is spot on. To top it all, Vichy Catalan in HULL. That just shows to what lengths you have gone to make this special.

Absolutely outstanding food as always. Brought my dad from Australia as he is a bit of a food snob and everything was perfect. Even the olives. Never tasted olives so good! Can’t wait to go back again. Perfect night sat next to the open fire in this cold January gloom.

Arguably the best restaurant in Hull. What a special place!! If you manage to book a table (they must be booked up all the time!) you won't be disappointed. Brilliantly executed, authentic Spanish food. The chef let's the ingredients shine. We had 7 or 8 dishes and each one hit the spot in a different way. I wish them all the best and will be booking again very soon...

The food is fabulous but that was where the great experience ended for me. Front of house needs a complete overhaul.

I’ve been to the Hispanist four times over the last twelve months and every time you leave thinking how is it possible for the food to taste that amazing! The wine list is brilliant, the staff are very helpful and the restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere.

The family had booked between Xmas and new year for a break from Xmas food, little bit of confusion on booking mainly our error due to a large party. However they accommodated us fantastically and were warm and welcome throughout. The food, the moment it came out you knew you it would be good every item we tasted was sublime. The whole place was fantastic definitely need to go again.

Absolutely amazing food! Highly recommended.

Reality love this place been many times now, it's fantastic

Had a table of 7 booked; absolutely phenomenal food, great service, & great atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back

OMG! What an incredible restaurant! Everything we had was absolutely delicious! From the sourdough bread to the pork chop it was by far the best Spanish food we’ve ever eaten. Great friendly service and gorgeous wine, we had a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Early Saturday afternoon lunch wonderful service. The food was outstanding. The cocktail I had was delicious. A wonderful experience thanksyou

Great selection of tapas excellently prepared & presented. Considering the prep that go into these, reasonably priced too. Food suitably complemented by great selection of cocktails & regular beers too.

Was passing and just decide to try the Hispanist Lovely food and a nice atmosphere sat beside a log fire 🔥on a freezing afternoon Highly recommended

Simply stunning food, excellent wine and really friendly, knowledgeable staff. But don't take my word for it, book this wonderful little restaurant your self, you won't be disappointed.

Visited here for lunch today whilst shopping for Xmas. The best tapas meal we’ve ever had. Wonderful flavours and clever ideas by the chef. Crab donut, Serrano ham croquette, roast chicken skin butter on a crusty roll were just a few of our choices and all amazing. The king prawn Kiev was my favourite. Will definitely return.

We selected 4 tapas and asked the very pleasant waiter to recommend one. Croquettes,Prawn Kiev.Belly Pork,Potatoes in a Garlic Mayo,Grilled Leeks. We were blown away by the intense glorious flavours. they were fantastic. the portion size is large tapas and with a chocolate desert we...

Location is nice and cozy, ambiance was lacking as the music was loud enough to inhibit normal conversation (without taking loudly). Ate from dinner menu. Food was good (olives, carrots, couple of meats) but they were out of a few items. Cocktail menu was not being served so had to pick from a more limited side menu. Red wine was good but served me the dregs from the bottle. Table was sticky like it wasn’t properly cleaned. Ground floor entry tile and stairs felt greasy underfoot like they needed to put some soap in the mop bucket. Your experience may vary but mine was lacking.

Was recommended by friends when visiting Hull and glad we came. One not to miss!

Really great experience, amazing food definitely worth a visit!

Fantastic food, lovely little place that came recommended and I would definitely come again. Brilliant service with knowledge of the offerings, lovely sangria to go with the fantastic tapas

All servers were friendly & great knowledge of the menu. Delicious food. Patatas Bravas was the best I’ve ever had, better then any I’d eaten in Spain. The meat cooking was awesome, melt in the mouth. Thank you

First time trying this place tonight and we will definitely be back. The size of the portions was just right. We had alot of the vegetable dishes and both the fish dishes. The crab was beautiful. Service was brilliant and all very reasonably priced.

Fell upon this place and what a delight. Fantastic food and a lovely attentive waitress. People who complain about the prices clearly have no understanding of the overheads in running a restaurant or the cost of quality ingredients. Don’t pass by this place, go in...

This is quite the best tapas restaurant I have found outside of Spain; and in fact one of the best I have found full stop. Every dish was full of flavour. As my dining companion said “not one bum note” We had the crab doughnut,...

Amazing little place, went for the 1st time with my daughter. The waitresses was attentive and very friendly. Her knowledge of the menu was excellent. The food was incredible and the king prawn Kiev was that good I took 2 home for tea with my wife

Perfection on a plate in the form of beautifully crafted tapas from a meticulous chef who is obviously passionate about his food. A group of us ate here and all of us left singing the praises of this little gem of a restaurant.

Best restaurant in Hull. Completely unique food with an extensive wine selection. The city needs more places like this.

Not anywhere else like this in Hull. Food is unique, creative and extremely tasty. Just a shame we were the only ones in on a lunch time. Is it expensive? Yes, but absolutely worth it and a million times better than any other tapas place locally. Great vegetarian options too - will definitely be back

Chanced upon this place by accident and sat outside in the beautiful covered arcade to watch the world parade by with, I hoped, an acceptable tapas and a cocktail. Could not have been more pleasantly surprised by the sheer quality of both. I can't comment...

Incredible yet again. For any foodie, especially those who love Spanish food, you will not get any better anywhere in the UK. It's that good. I have just come back from the food capital of Europe, San Sebastian and the food at the Hispanist is...

Arguably the best food in Hull. Very impressed with every dish we had and loved the cocktails.

Lovely little tapass restaurant

Came for lunch menu, service was slow and item was missed from order. Waiter was apologetic. Drinks were really nice and well made. However the portion sizes for the lunch menu should be doubled as it really is a rip off given each item is...

What an amazing little find. The food is really innovative, unusual, and tasty. If you're looking for big portions, this won't be for you, but if you fancy trying something fresh, delicious, and different, then visit this lovely little restaurant

Whenever we get the chance, which is never often enough, we like to go to the Hispanist. Why, because it is a delightful restaurant, always welcoming and always delivering delicious small treats. A restaurant that plays with the flavours of Spain, from small plates like...

Lovely little premises in the Paragon Arcade in Hull. Delightful staff. The choice of different pinchos is great and the quality superb. Authentic Spanish tapas too. Definately at the top end of Hulls dining options.

We finally made it to the Hispanist tonight and weren’t disappointed! The food was brilliant, every dish was lovely and I couldn’t recommend this restaurant highly enough!

Absolutely superb food, cocktails and sangria. Just the most lovely evening meal with friends at The Hispanist. The quality of the food is second to none. Highly recommend.

The food was amazing. Really good set up.

It's quite simply the best tapas / pinchos food outside of London.What you have is an unbelievably talented chef serving outstanding, innovative dishes. Will you find restaurants with better surroundings, yes. Could the service be a bit slicker, yes. But if it's food you love...

Another fantastic set of dishes, a cut above the other “Tapas” bars in and around Hull.

We were looking for a fairly quick bite to eat before a concert at the City Hall and thought that a tapas restaurant next door would fit the bill. What we were not expecting was a culinary adventure with dishes that would grace a Michelin starred establishment. As soon as the first dishes arrived – tomato toasts and iberico ham croquettes – we realised this was no run of the mill tapas bar. But these were quickly surpassed by the vegetable dishes of English asparagus with green tahini sauce, leeks with black garlic and a potato terrine to die for. But the pièce de resistance was the king prawn Kiev, which was not only a work of art but also tasted divine. If we had one small criticism it was the pairing of this last dish with mango which we found too sweet and jarred with the garlic butter inside. Our waiter was excellent – knowledgeable, attentive and very accommodating knowing the time constraints we were under. Overall, a truly memorable experience and we left pleasantly full but regretting we didn’t have time to linger longer over chef Nick’s exquisite creations.

My friend suggested we hop on the train and try The Hispanist. No driving = a liberating lunch. Why not I thought? I just wish I'd found this place before. Bloody marvellous. OK not cheap but oozing quality and innovation. Good vibe, nice sound track....

Lovely small Spanish tapas restaurant in Hull. Excellent for date night or night out with friends. Reasonably priced and excellent service.

Had a great Fri lunch here. Very nice location. Food and ambience were excellent as was the service. Decent wine list too.

What a wonderful evening! The food was fantastic!! Most things on the menu tried and not one bad meal!! Each one so tasty and made you want more!! The TERRINA DE PATATAS was our favourite! However the ERIZO: KING PRAWN “KIEV” has to be tried...

Really really good food. Not a fan of Spanish food before. But this restaurant change my mind. Recommend to everyone. The best restaurant I had in hull.

Absolute gem of a place, fine dining tapas of the highest quality. The prawn Kiev in the picture was amazing.

Food was great, if a little small on portion size. Really tasty, high quality - can’t complain at all. Service however was dire. Had to ask for some water 3 times, drinks took forever to come and we were never offered any more throughout our...

Beautiful, amazing tapas! We visited the restaurant on a busy Saturday afternoon. We ordered 8 dishes between two! Every dish has its own personal taste! The king prawn Kiev is outstanding and very well presented. We also loved the broccoli, that is no normal vegetable!...

Was interested to see what this place was like as a member of our party had been before & loved it. Well I’m not sure why as I can honestly say we won’t be returning. The food tasted ok, but I felt like I needed...

Absolutely amazing food and drink! This restaurant is just the best. Never tasted such fantastic food, beautifully presented and so tasty. The team there are attentive and friendly. The restaurant is the right size to have a great atmosphere without getting too noisy. We took...