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Tapa, Edinburgh,

Tapa

4.8
4.8
1497 Reviews
£26 to £40
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
We are a multiple award winning restaurant, first opening our doors in Edinburgh in 2009.

Whether it’s the blast of warmth that welcomes you as you step off the plane, the guitarist in that bustling side street bar you chanced upon or the very last meal of your trip, we wanted to create an atmosphere in Tapa that was evocative of our most vibrant memories of Spain!

From Michelin starred restaurants in Madrid to roadside cafes in Sanlúcar de Barrameda we celebrate the incredibly diverse range of ingredients and stunning dishes that we’ve experienced on our travels through Spain by placing an emphasis on small, artisanal Spanish producers and ingredients almost impossible to source out with Spain.

This is our experience of Spain and we look forward to sharing it with you very soon!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    0131 476 6776
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Francisco Martin Romano
  • Private party facilities
    We're happy to cater for your private events, and can provide space for weddings, funerals, business meetings and lucheons. E-Mail us on tapa@tapaedinburgh.co.uk with your requirements.
  • Area
    Leith
  • Parking details
    The restaurant benefits from generous on street car parking facilities and, out with office hours, a small off street car park directly opposite the front of the building.
  • Public transit
    The Numbers 22 and 35 buses run along Leith Walk, onto Henderson Street. The bus stop on Henderson Street coming from the City is a short walk- less than 2minutes- from Tapa.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Mother's Day in Tapa

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Mar 2025 only
    If you can't quite get her to Spain for Mother's Day, why not jet off to The Shore on Sunday 30th of March 2025 and let us bring Spain to Mama instead?! This year we're celebrating all the incredible Mum's out there with a complimentary glass of perfectly chilled Cava on arrival and box of specially curated Chocolates for them to take home- just our little way of saying gracias to the most important woman in our lives! Unfortunately our Lunch Menu won't be available, but, our full Tapas Menu will be in addition to a special Mother's Day Menu we've created that's jam packed with all the flavours of Spain and perfect for sharing with the ones that love her most! Spaces are limited- book now and give Mum the treat she deserves! No passport required!

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What 1,497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tapa is a Spanish culinary haven, delighting diners with "amazing food" and "super friendly staff." The restaurant's "relaxed, warm, and inviting" ambiance pairs beautifully with its varied and delicious menu. Regulars rave about the "50% off Thursdays," making Tapa a "hidden gem in Leith."

1,497 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Regular Visitor to Tapa, Table was in the back of the restaurant, 50% Thursday Club it's always friendly service, amazing food and great atmosphere. If you prefer to have a low to moderate noise level like I do go for 1700/1730. After 1830/1900 the restaurant is in full swing and amazing however too noisy and overwhelming for me. Nothing against the restaurant I'm just autistic.

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  2. Sydney

    New Orleans6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Tapa. It’s a great neighborhood restaurant and is great value!

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  3. Veronica

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, lovely wine and friendly staff. Thank you

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  4. Jo

    Aberdeen2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have never been to Tapa before but booked as local to our visit in Leith. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. We went on a Thursday that is very popular due to some discounts being offered. The staff managed to fit us in and the food and wine was excellent.

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  5. Ian

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've come here many times over the year, this visit was on Valentines day and they did an outstanding job with creative and delicious starters and desserts to complement the tapas. We're always made to feel welcome and well looked after, and this was no exception even though it was clearly a busy night! Great experience. Highly recommend.

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  6. Paula

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the valentines set menu which was delicious and great value. Staff were lovely - we enjoyed our night

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  7. Stewart

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our visit and definitely will be back. The food was amazing and the service was first class

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  8. Luke

    Inverness2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favourite restaurants in Edinburgh and never disappoints!

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  9. Rona

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn’t know what to expect. It knocked it out the park. Highly recommend.

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  10. Sophie

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Visited tapa for the first time and the food was outstanding! It was very busy but it didn’t feel as though you were waiting for too long for service nor were we being rushed out. The staff were brilliant, attentive and friendly which is another great sign. The price for the dishes seemed very reasonable and the portion sizes were good value for money. Overall a great experience and will definitely be back.

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FAQs

Tapa is rated 4.8 stars by 1497 OpenTable diners.

Tapa does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tapa

19 Shore Place, Edinburgh, EH6 6SW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Leith
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The restaurant benefits from generous on street car parking facilities and, out with office hours, a small off street car park directly opposite the front of the building.
  • Public transit
    The Numbers 22 and 35 buses run along Leith Walk, onto Henderson Street. The bus stop on Henderson Street coming from the City is a short walk- less than 2minutes- from Tapa.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Francisco Martin Romano
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0131 476 6776
  • Private party facilities
    We're happy to cater for your private events, and can provide space for weddings, funerals, business meetings and lucheons. E-Mail us on tapa@tapaedinburgh.co.uk with your requirements.
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