The Tapas Kitchen in Wirral

Really disappointed as we had been looking forward to try somewhere rated so highly and booked for a birthday meal, maybe our visit was a one off or a bad day but wasn’t what we expected at all. Service was really slow and not very attentive although the younger girls when they come over, were friendly enough. Food was ok but most dishes were tepid. We felt that we couldn’t say anything to anyone as we struggled to get anyone’s attention and when someone come to check we felt they where just ticking a box and didn’t actually want to know if we were enjoying our food. We hope it’s just a bad day and our next visit won’t be the same.

The food is 10/10, and we could not fault anything about this restaurant. The food was spot on. The secret bread was something else 😉 and the staff and atmosphere were great l. We can't wait to open the surprise envelope in January!

If I could give it another star I would, hands down the best restaurant on the Wirral. The food is always impeccable but the service is what makes the place stand out. The staff are so friendly and attentive and it is always our ‘ go to’ restaurant for special occasions. We are soon to get married on Saturday and had such a special time celebrating before our big day. Thank you for making our night Regards, Andy & Chantelle

Wide selection of quality tapas served by great staff. It is popular for a reason. Recommended.

Absolutely love this restaurant, the food is always excellent and the service tremendous. Whether a family meal or a romantic meal for two The Tapas Kitchen never disappoints

Authentic tapas. Great flavours.

Food was really tasty and good atmosphere.

This restaurant has the most delicious food and great service. Try everything! The first time I went was with a friend, we especially loved the prawns in garlic with greens, prawn tacos, mussels, the mushrooms with garlic butter & the chorizo with honey & balsamic glaze. I had to go again before I left to come back to Australia so I went in my own. Had my favourites & was made to feel really comfortable. Wish we had one here!

Great food, obviously the chef is excellent, great service and lovely staff, thanks, no changes , as allways great staff and great food, thanks

Always a good selection of Spanish Tapas, excellent Chorizo! Daughter is a vegetarian but plenty for her on the menu, love the battered cauliflower and the Padron peppers.

Where can I start? Service was attentive, checking up on us repeatedly to see if we needed any more drinks or anything else. Drinks were fabulous. But what stood out the most was the food. Not only did we struggle choosing from the Spanish inspired menu, but everything was also very reasonably priced. There was not one dish that did not exceed our expectations. The flavours were all well balanced, and the dishes themselves were of a reasonable size for Tapas. There is nothing I can fault. This is truly a hidden gem, and easily competes with top tier restaurants. We will certainly be back soon. Compliments to the chef!

A fantastic local restaurant with amazing food, great staff and a great owner! Highly recommend

Superb, spontaneous date night for two here on a very wet Sunday evening. Having spent the Summer travelling (and eating!) our way around Spain and France, these were by far the best Tapas we’ve had anywhere. Great ambience, wonderful staff and really reasonable from a £ perspective. We’ll be back soon. J&P

The best Tapas I've had in years the mussels where to die for. The service was excellent.

We were up on the Wirral to see our son and his partner and they booked this on the recommendation of a friend. There is a great, relaxed atmosphere and all the team were really friendly and helpful. Special mention to Mia who was lovely. The food was good, plenty on each tapas plate and the ability to easily top up as you go. I thought the final bill was very good value considering we also had drinks. Highly recommended and very popular. Thank you!

We went here for the first time recently for my wife's Birthday. The staff can't do enough for you. The food was probably the best I've ever eaten quality and very tasty. The Estrella Lemon is great too. I would recommend anyone on the Wirral or visitor's to try here you won't be disappointed. Thank you Tapas Kitchen we will definitely be back 😀

A wide variety of choice on the menu, plenty of food on each plate and very very tasty x twice 😋

This was our second visit, and it didn't disappoint. Friendly welcome, attentive service. Excellent food and wine. Analusuain Chicken was the standout. Will definitely visit again

Lovely tapas bistro, well laid out with a great atmosphere. We went on a Saturday evening and it was busy, definitely need to book. The food was excellent and good sized portions. Service was professional, with very friendly, attentive staff. We were also able to order our food so that it came at intervals, rather than all together, which we prefer. Would highly recommend!

This place is a gem! Seating is limited so definitely book a table. Everything we ordered was delicious, we couldn't pick a favourite dish, as they kept getting better plate after plate. We will definitely be back and it's made our top 5 restaurants on the Wirral, well done to the whole crew.

Fabulous celebration birthday dinner at the tapas kitchen. Colin and the team could not do enough to ensure that my family and I had a wonderful time. Food and service was outstanding and exceptional value for money. We will definitely be back soon. Thank you.

Food fabulous service great very professional highly recommend very nice atmosphere staff where well organised service very good

We have eaten Tapas in many many places for many years both here and abroad, this was by far the very best ever!!! Beautiful fabulous food, and great service from Richie and Abbey. A lovely and very clean restaurant. Will recommend to everyone and will definitely come again!! See you in the not too distant future. Many thanks. Jacquie XX

In here on Sunday 11th August. Food was great and the place is was lovely but what made it brilliant was the 2 young ladies who gave great service and never stopped working. Definitely return.

Brilliant food and service, every dish was delicious and couldn’t fault it at all. My second time here in a few years and will definitely be back.

Fabulous from start to finish, the gem of West Kirby!’ Always the best welcome from Colin and the team! Food was sensational as always 10/10 From the freshly baked bread, with the whipped garlic butter, to the calamari, oven baked rice with chicken and chorizo which literally melts in your mouth, to the duck confit and the sweet potato fries. Everything was perfect and the service from the whole team is friendly absolutely professional throughout. Thanks guys… we’ll be back, again and agoin!

We had an excellent lunch at the Tapas Kitchen. The food was tasty and well presented. They were also able to cater for a friend who needed gluten free. Staff were helpful and friendly. A very enjoyable first visit.

What a very pleasant experience we had , the Staff were very friendly and welcoming. the menu was very pleasing. We cannot wait to return when we can.

We chose this restaurant because of its Trip Advisor rating and Spanish-style tapas food - what an absolute treat it was! We tried to book for the following night but it was already full & I am not surprised. The food was so authentic taste, the service was so friendly and professional, and the wine/alcohol choice was perfect for us. We will be back to the Wirral again in August and September and we will book up well ahead so that we can enjoy some more delicious food at this gem of a restaurant. Thank you so much Colin, Claire & Mia for making us feel so welcome.

Our favourite eatery in West Kirby. Never disappoints. Paella as good as we eat in Spain 2 bottles Wine were first class

A really brilliant restaurant. The food was incredible and the service was first class.

A great place. Every plate was great. Prawns tacos and any chicken or fish fish will satisfy your palette I think. I'll be coming that's for sure. 👍

A wonderful experience . The menu was fantastic , the food glorious and the service most attentive . Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves .

Really scrumptious dishes, every one.

Average in every sense and in every aspect. 4 small tapas for nearly £40! Bad value for money. Friendly young waiter.

Fantastic food. The taste of the dishes is like on holiday in Spain. The idea of ​​serving three smaller portions is perfect for us to try different flavors. Very friendly service. We will definitely go back there.

The atmosphere of the building goes against the experience. It looks like an unassuming standard café from the front and on entry. The dining experience, however is a whole different ball game. Transported to a world of Mediterranean flavour with smart, professional and courteous 5* service. The wait team is attentive and the presentation is outstanding. Will both definitely visit again and recommend gladly. A++ all round.

Superb tapas, which exceeded my expectations! Very innovative, delicious options that seem to cater for all tastes and needs. My friend is gluten free and was pleasantly overwhelmed by the choices available to her! Will definitely be back!

Amazing food!!! Loved everything about our tapas!

Real gem of a restaurant. Staff are very professional and pleasant. After reading other reviews we decided as a family to have a meal out. We will return.

Gorgeous little place. Lovely staff. Great atmosphere. Fabulous food.

Table booked 7 pm on a Thursday night. The restaurant was busy but the staff was very attentive and we were shown to our window table. The dishes that came out of the kitchen were nothing less than superb. Beautifully presented, incredible flavours. Each one with its own unique flavour. Didn't want the evening to end. Will definitely be returning and have already recommended to several friends.

This place is special. Whether a romantic tapas meal with my wife, a family roast, or a special family occasion, the food, atmosphere, welcome and service are second to none. Especially the food, which is out of this world. The best tapas place, maybe even restaurant, on the Wirral. Go there, relax and enjoy a fantastic meal and experience.

We had some lovely food here. And the service was amazing. Would definitely recommend this place.

Thank you tapas kitchen for a true Spanish food experience excellent food quality superb ambience and atmosphere superb staff amazing and helpful looking forward to coming back

Always a pleasure to go here!! Colin & his staff are amazing & always provide a 1st class service. We went for a Valentines dinner last night & it was such a romantic experience - the menu was so well thought out & at a very reasonable price per person too. Each dish was presented beautifully & in a very timely manner, so you weren't rushed & could savour every mouthful. The food is ALWAYS totally amazing - the chef is so clever with his flavours & makes every dish very memorable!! The wine choice is extremely well thought out & compliments the food beautifully!! An intimate gem, which SHOULD be experience & one of the BEST tapas restaurants I've EVER visited. Thankyou Colin & your team, we can't wait to visit again!!! Highly recommended

Great place, great hosts, Colins food and ideas amazing.. go visit..

Very lovely place Tasty food Good portions and price

Visited 19th Jan 24. Food was great. Service was terrible at best. Left waiting for drinks, orders to be taken and to pay the bill. Decided the level of service didn't warrant an extra payment or tip. Upon leaving could hear the barman and waiter discuss the fact that no tip had been left. When they thought they hadn't spoke loud enough for us to hear, repeated the same but louder. Shame as this behaviour and entitled attitude puts me off visiting again. This review is motivated soley by the rudeness of the staff upon not receiving a tip for their awful service.

The food was lovely, the atmosphere was nice. For me, the only thing lacking was not being asked if everything was ok and there was no goodbye or thank you for eating with us.

Food was really, really good, enjoyed every mouthful. The round tables at the window are very big when there is just two of you, could have done with being closer together at the smaller tables as a couple. Other than that very minor moan, it was fab.

It's the first time we've been to The Tapas Kitchen and we will certainly be back!!

Just had a delicious meal at Tapas Kitchen. Great food, great service. Will be back!

Great tasting tapas, and great service. Will definitely go back. Advise 5 to 6 dishes per couple, that was plenty didn't finish it all.

Lovely food and really friendly staff.

I absolutely love this place. We have been several times over the past three years and never been disappointed. It has a lovely atmosphere, (the candles on the bar are a lovely touch.) but the food…Every dish we have tried has been absolutely delicious. The attention to detail with marinating, use of fresh ingredients, herbs and spices is second to none. The owner is always friendly, obliging and goes above and beyond with his level of service. We never book another restaurant in West Kirby as i doubt anywhere else would live up to this.

I'm a little bit biased, as the owner and myself are lifeboat crew. However put this aside, from everything from the the bread and olives, to the fabulous mix of dishes. The only problem is where to stop! Trust me if it wasn't an amazing experience, and not just from me, but everyone I speak to, I wouldn't comment.

Excellent quality, delicious food, impeccable service. 👌

We always love dining here, continuously great food and service. Not too pricey either. We had 6 dishes (not the cheaper options)and one bread starter between both of us and a bottle of red about £70 😁👍

Excellent food and service very tasty

Lovely place. Food is always delightful. Staff very friendly. Book in advance! It's busy for good reason. Enjoy!

As ever, great food, service and atmosphere!! Top class.

Really delicious authentic tapas, nice wine selection and great service. Thanks for being great hosts!

A lovely, and enjoyable tapas dinner at TTK in West Kirby. We were welcomed into the restaurant by friendly staff who greeted us with a smile. The drinks and the food were served quickly, and were delicious.

Lovely little Tapas place, enjoyed the food… 6 to 7 dishes per couple including any sides like breads / cheese etc Our favourite dish was the pork tacos - highly recommend it!

It has never failed to impress. Great service, amazing food and a great atmosphere......superb

We went to The Tapas kitchen last night. The food was delicious. We shared the bread and olives so 2 between 6 of us. We had 7 tapas dishes between the 2 of us and they were all delicious and cooked perfectly. We had the lamb, cod, calamari, pork tortillas, chicken with rice and lamb, everything was really very tasty. The potatos were so delicious as was the dip it came with Colin was really attentive,and Ritchies margaritas were 👌 We all had a really lovely time and highly recommend

My nephew, his wife and I promised to write a review. Will recommend it to anyone who love Spanish tapas. Lovely restaurant (linen napkins - cut glasses). Waiter & waitresses very helpful. Just go and enjoy yourself -yourselves!! You will not be disappointed - BUT BOOK WELL IN ADVANCE ESSENTIAL.

Lovely food and service at a great price

Very nice small selection but tasty.

Best tapas I've ever had! We love tapas in our family but with my wife recently going pescatarian I was wondering if she would find something she liked. We ended up ordering 4 dishes each and loved every one of them! Seriously can't wait to go back and it's definitely our favourite restaurant we've eaten in since moving to the area recently.

Just had the most beautiful meal in a long time. Gorgeous food, lovely atmosphere and very polite and friendly staff. I would highly recommend a visit 💯 ☺

Absoluteley love this place.. i couldnt recommend it highly enough..

Booked a table for 8pm, patiently waited for almost 45 mins , had to ask could we order as nobody came over , we were not asked how our meals were at any time ! (when we did eat the food was lovely, although pretty hungry by then! ), we weren’t asked would we like to see the desert menu, had to ask for the bill also (we complained and an apology was given and received complimentary drinks) we were told they had some demanding customers!! Our dirty dishes remained on the table after leaving .Won’t be returning again due to uacceptable /zero customer service!!! (never normally complain, but in this case felt it necessary)

So disappointed with this visit. We’ve been many times but this was not up to expectations. All of the tapas came together just 5-10 mins after ordering. All 10 dishes together. This is not the way you expect the tapas to be served. Service was sluggish. One waitress looked like she couldn’t be bothered. There was no effort to make the evening enjoyable. Food was just okay but it seemed like the food was just waiting to be reheated and served. Sadly we won’t go back.

Tapas were delicious, nice friendly atmosphere, helpful staff and lovely dessert of the day. Will definitely go again

The food here is amazing. Fantastic service and a lovely atmosphere. Loved the Spanish Black pudding and the artisan sausage

Excellent service and great food

Lovely food (try the garlic mushrooms) and great service, what's not to love in a local business?

We love this Restaurant and it NEVER fails to deliver. Very impressive place for us, friends and family meals.

Great experience. Something different and a lovely treat. Delightful staff, great menu, good choice of wines. Happy to recommend.

Love everything about the place 💕 Tapas was so yummy and lots to choose from, staff very helpful,can't wait till we go back.

Superb tapas - nice vegan choices. Best coffee this side of Madrid!

The gentleman who showed us our seats and took our orders yesterday evening was so kind and the lady who took our dishes was just so lovely. We look forward to coming again since the food was spectacular and the staff were friendly

It was really good. Small dishes that remember me from my origin country. Went without booking and got Lucky, recommend to book in advance. Nice staff, good food, clean and tidy place. Got a bit in love. Will be back for sure

Great service and great food. They even provide a Sunday lunch option if required.

Oh wow. We had two of everthing on the menu. Really good food and great service.

Please never get rid of the shrimp fritter tacos! They are to die for!

The food is fantastic, we went on social Sunday where it is also excellent value for money as well and very popular, so I recommend booking. It was all excellent but a special mention to the tiger prawns, mushrooms and patatas bravas. It has a nice atmosphere, the staff are lovely and the owner is great and really friendly, and they all make you feel valued and so welcome as a diner. Definitely recommend, you won't be disappointed!

Very good service. Lovely food and good sized portions.

Absolutely delicious food. The olives where out of this world!

This is a delightful restaurant. The food is amazing, the staff lovely and the whole experience was first class. Our whole group was very impressed.

Great food, great service 👍🏻🤓👍🏻

Wasn't impressed been to better not really a tapas bar ? very full food was tasty staff some ok some didn't have time for the costumers?

The food and service was amazing. Could not decide which dish was the best as they were all delicious.

Great food, I did overorder though!

Really lovely food, great atmosphere and amazing cocktails. Couldn't recommend more!

Food, atmosphere, staff all brilliant

aurhentic, delicious tapas in relaxed, friendly restaurant

Second time visiting and again one of our fav place in the North West... both food and service are amazing... a very friendly place to enjoy a great selection of Spanish inspired gastronomic tapas