Diners' Choice: Tapas / Small Plates restaurants in London

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Updated 05 March 2025

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Frame, Notting Hill

4.7

4.7 (189)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Notting Hill

About the restaurant

Our philosophy is that the best moments are framed by great food and company shared. We provide delicious sharing food wine and cocktails in a truly enchanting vintage space, at the heart of London's Notting Hill. Our restaurant has a contemporary casual style, marked by an emphasis on atmosphere and experience, balancing a relaxed eating environment with a focus on quality ingredients. We employ a sharing concept, with simple, healthy food and a choice of classic and indulgent wines and cocktails.
Delight in the enchantment.
Share wonderful food & drink.
Frame an unforgettable moment in time.

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kathy

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely evening celebrating a birthday with friends. The staff were excellent, very friendly and efficient. Food was delicious.

The Port House London

4.6

4.6 (561)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

The cellar-like, candlelit restaurant is ideally located in the heart of the West End and only steps away from Covent Garden's Piazza. Sourcing its wine from all regions of Spain and Portugal, they serve an array of fine ports and sherries.

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Joe

Dined 3 days ago

Another fabulous evening in tapas heaven. Port House is an oasis of great food and calm atmosphere: a perfect place to see old friends.

Condesa

4.6

4.6 (71)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Covent Garden

About the restaurant

Regularly attracting diners from all four corners of London, Condesa in Covent Garden is a Spanish- and Mexican-inspired tapas bar with real character. Perfectly located on Maiden Lane, Condesa’s eclectic food menu is bursting with fresh ingredients. From pork belly tacos and octopus ceviche to a fine selection of cheeses and cured meats, Condesa’s food is always of the highest quality. Drinks are also a big deal at this venue, with fine wines and mezcal-based cocktails to the fore. A perfect setting for an intimate dinner with a partner or a well-earned weekend feast with friends, Condesa’s vibrant atmosphere is sure to cast a spell on you. Popular for all the right reasons, reserving a table at Condesa today might just be the best decision you make all week.

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Michael

Dined 7 days ago

Condesa proved to be an absolute gem. Every dish was a winner, but the pork belly tacos and the hummus and pumpkin seed tostadas were especially delicious. Friendly and helpful service and reasonable prices just added to the experience. Would highly recommend this cozy and slightly eclectic tapas bar.

Dehesa

4.3

4.3 (90)

£41 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

Soho

About the restaurant

Dehesa is a charcuterie and tapas bar inspired by the cuisine of Spain and Italy. Dehesa opened in January 2008 and is the sister restaurant to Salt Yard in Fitzrovia, Opera Tavern in Covent Garden and Ember Yard in Soho, offering sharing dishes served in a relaxed environment.
The restaurant is named after the Dehesa- a unique woodland area in Spain which is home to the black-footed Ibérico pigs – said to produce the best Jamon in the world. This reflects our commitment to quality and provenance and our dedication to carefully sourced products.
For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

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Adedapo

Dined 2 days ago

Food is great and the customer service is excellent. 10/10. Would recommend

Salt Yard

4.4

4.4 (160)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Fitzrovia

About the restaurant

Salt Yard is an award-winning charcuterie bar and restaurant serving modern tapas inspired by the flavours and produce of Spain and Italy.

The tapas are complemented by charcuterie and cheese boards and we have a wide selection of excellent wines and sherries. Flexibility is key to Salt Yard. Customers can enjoy a full spread of tapas: or come in simply for a glass of red wine and a plate of cheese, a coffee and a delicious pudding, or even just a perfect martini and a handful of Marcona almonds.

Located in central London – a two minute walk from Goodge St tube station and a five minute walk from Oxford Circus – we are perfectly placed for a business lunch, a pre-theatre meal or a night out with friends.
For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Each dish felt like a stand-out, all of us were beyond impressed by the quality and execution of every part of the meal. Thankyou.

WC Wine & Charcuterie Clapham

4.6

4.6 (296)

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Clapham

About the restaurant

WC Clapham is a wine and charcuterie bar situated in an Ex Victorian Water Closet adjoined to Clapham Common tube station.

Restoring the original features, the award winning design offers a quirky and intimate venue, a hidden bar offering guests rest and respite from the streets of London, perfect for date nights and catch ups with friends.

The considered drinks menu has something for everyone - be that a glass from the thoughtful, simple and eclectic wine list with 30 to choose from or a delicious signature cocktail. The accompanying food offering has been created to complement the drink selection. Charcuterie and cheese is sacred here, boards perfect for grazing and a selection of small plates with plentiful plant-based, dairy/gluten free options that cater to all dietary requirements.

Established 6 years ago WC Clapham is delighted to be Big Sister to WC Bloomsbury, WC no.2 that opened in May 2021.

Live acoustic music every Sunday from 7-9pm.

We hope to see you soon!

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JosieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely cosy wine bar with great selection of tasty food and lovely wine. Service is great too.

Ember Yard

4.4

4.4 (141)

£41 and over

Tapas / Small Plates

Soho

About the restaurant

Ember Yard is the fourth restaurant from Salt Yard Group and has been influenced by our travels around Spain and Italy and their methods of cooking over charcoal and wood.

We commissioned and custom built a bespoke, Basque-style grill and sourced some amazing single species sustainable charcoal and wood from Kent to cook with. We use only the finest seasonal produce, and introduce – as has become our style – our spin on flavours of Spain and Italy.

Ember Yard is located in the heart of Soho and is a lovely two storey restaurant and bar, with an open plan kitchen on the ground floor and a cool and cosy bar on the lower ground floor. The same delicious menu is available throughout and we encourage you to come along before you dine to sample one of our specially created Ember-themed cocktails.
For groups reservations and Private Hire enquiries, contact us directly at bookings@saltyard.co.uk

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JimW

Dined 6 days ago

Exceptional food, attentive service great moment !!

The Market Coffee House

4.5

4.5 (384)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Liverpool Street

About the restaurant

Nestled into the corner of Spitalfields, we have recently re-branded as a small plates bar, cafe & restaurant, serving up wonderful seasonal plates made with the freshest ingredients, cakes & pastries. All alongside an extensive range of British & Belgian beer, self-imported French wine, Andronica's marvellous coffee & tasty cocktails. Our bar is the product of over 20 years’ work by couple Kay and Peter Sinden, who have now passed on the daily running of the place to their own children.

A daily set lunch allows for the perfect environment for a quick lunch meeting & to impress your clients. Rooms are also available for private hire. Please enquire for details.

Expect a lovely cosy interior, carefully hand-crafted by Peter himself, and a warm, welcoming team. We so look forward to seeing you!

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Anthony

Dined on 17 Feb 2025

We chose Sunday night which was probably quieter than usual. Service was lovely food good surroundings great

Bocas

4.3

4.3 (128)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Islington

About the restaurant

Bocas aims to bring you a taste of Argentina in the heart of Clerkenwell. Everything at Bocas is focused on sharing, from our small plates, to our grills and extensive wine list. At Bocas we also aim to bring you the finest jazz in our downstairs club along with some of the best cocktails in town.

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Orkhon

Dined on 14 Feb 2025

The atmosphere was very nice, we enjoyed our food but the service could have been better

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