Barrafina
Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant££££
Charing Cross, London
"Ask for daily special dishes and must order halloumi croquettes!"(7 Tips)
"Octopus, Milhojas, lemon sorbet on top"(3 Tips)
"Get the tortillas and razor clams!"(3 Tips)
"I especially loved the crab on toast and the pork ribs."(5 Tips)
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S PDecember 5, 2016Super tasty tapas; fresh ingredients simply prepared but just right. As you would find in the best tapas restaurants in Madrid, Barcelona or Santander. Classic tortilla, croquetas de Crab & carabinero
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Mela MelOctober 29, 2014Best food and best service ever, you'll feel like at home. Have a carabinero prawn and the croquettes, not to talk about the jamon iberico de bellota. It's my fav in London. And watch out for celebs!!Upvote2Downvote
Peter McGillSeptember 29, 2017The tortilla is amazing! No reservations, so prepare yourself for a 45 - 1 hour wait, however, it adds to the personality of the restaurant. There staff are friendly and helpful.Upvote2Downvote
Emre KaragozluSeptember 2, 2015Everything out of sea is delicious. And the tortillas and milhojas. Staff so friendly. Fun to watch them cooking in front of you.
Upvote1Downvote- S PNovember 11, 2017Simply good no fuss food. Razor clams, crab croquettes, scallops, chipirones, sea urchin, prawns... All very good and worth the wait (no reservations).
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Nabil BazzariAugust 26, 2016Amazing spanish food. Have different locations in London. Razor clams, rice with seafood, spare ribs, etc. Only have bar stools...no tables. Go to nice covent gardens square afterUpvoteDownvote
Daren WilliamsOctober 7, 2018Excellent quality dishes in a buzzy but not noisy setting, friendly staff. Entrecot was the highlight. Counter dining so it's best to dine as a pair.
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Joyce ChengDecember 20, 2014Only had to wait for 15 mins at the covent garden branch on a sat night. Everything on the menu was delightful; my faves on the night were the mussels.Will definitely come back to try everything!Upvote1Downvote
M AmourSeptember 14, 2017No reservations...first come first serve...once in, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! That said seafood paella is a must!Upvote1Downvote
Genevieve HoJuly 24, 2016Extremely fresh mackerel. Simple preparation but great fresh flavors. Go for scotch egg too!
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Matt Ta-MinJanuary 6, 2016Amazing amazing food here. Calves liver on cauliflower puree (specials menu) was excellent. All complimented by excellent sherries.
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Ronald DLApril 30, 2016Very busy place but worth the wait. Delicious tapas prepared with passion. Try the braised tongue or tasty cockles
UpvoteDownvote- Matt Ta-MinAugust 24, 2015Exceptional cooking here. Such simple but amazing dishes. Highly recommend the crab croquettes, lambs kidneys, skewers and the brain. Sherries are also superb here.Upvote2Downvote
Great staff - all passionate and knowledgable. Tapas is delightfully tasty. A taste of Spain at its bestUpvote1Downvote
GartzenaJanuary 23, 2015Efficient and friendly staff. Superb pinchos morunos & chipirones. Not impressed with patatas aliΓ±adas & doughnuts though. Overall it's a good place. Bear in mind the only place to eat it's @ the barUpvoteDownvote
The Times and Sunday TimesOctober 10, 2014The anemone was breathtaking. It was served as five little deep-fried nuggets in a paper cone and had the consistency, texture and even flavour of lambβs brains... Read more
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DRAZApril 11, 2015The pork ribs are above the rest but anything with gambas was deliscious avoid the most expensive wine on the menu as the cheaper options are actually better. Service is exceptional!UpvoteDownvote
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016Really like a little slice of Spain in London! Can't go wrong with anything, but definitely get the boudin noir and the octopusUpvoteDownvote- Cenker KΓΆseApril 5, 2016You can easily find a place during lunch time on Saturdays. Ask for daily special dishes and must order halloumi croquettes!Upvote1Downvote
Jason QuarisaMay 15, 2018Amazing! A must go in London. Wait time can be long so get there early. Itβs bar seating only so 2-3 people tops.UpvoteDownvote- Grahame BussMarch 24, 2019I love this place - from the banderilla to the espresso. It is great that you can't book - otherwise you would never get in. But, sadly not for vegans/vegetarians.UpvoteDownvote
James HSeptember 14, 2014Graze on classic tortilla, ibΓ©rico short ribs, with a bottle of Priorat wine, and watch the show.
Upvote1Downvote- Andrew Fox-RussellJanuary 23, 2019Brilliant tapas as always - the velvety salmorejo has to be one of the best this side of Madrid!
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Youngwon YoonFebruary 2, 2019Definitely worth the wait. They do not do seating for more than four people. We had a party of five but it was okay standing by the bar.
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Utku TopuzNovember 4, 2016My best in London. Brill and wine were fantastic. Friendly stuff and chance to chat to your neighbours is also marvelous...UpvoteDownvote
This branch has a charcoal grill, so expect delicious meat, fish & seafood. Melt-in-your-mouth lamb's kidneys and succulent suckling pig.Upvote1Downvote
ROctober 7, 2019Superb fooood & staff are excellent. This Barrafina is much quieter than Dean Street - Easy to get a space.UpvoteDownvote- S PNovember 15, 2017Sardines, crab cakes, red mullet, and chipirones; Γ light simple meal but oh so yummy...UpvoteDownvote
Yaroslav GaninMarch 13, 2018Amazing food. Highlights: Cuttlefish Croquetas, Iberian Pork Ribs, Milhojas (a very light and tender dessert).UpvoteDownvote
Danyah IsmailMay 1, 2015Every dish in this restaurant is worth trying. So mouthwatering and satisfying!
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OzleFebruary 14, 2017One of the best tapas I've had in London. Amazing food and fabulous staff. I'll definitely go again!UpvoteDownvote
John (aka βPHATFoodFanβ)February 23, 2023Get the Gambas Rojas, fresh and just perfectly seasoned. πππ
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Alberto MenegazziJune 4, 2017Loved the tapas, great idea that the menu is different in each of the three locations in LondonUpvoteDownvote
Hadeel KJanuary 1, 2024The food was good, but maybe I have chosen some wrong choices on the menu with some plates that, on average, I didn't like it. They are sitting only on the counter, so it's not that comfortable.
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Ross GroomFebruary 4, 2018You can't book and it's always full so you'll get told to wait but don't worry, it doesn't take nearly as long as they say!UpvoteDownvote- Tom McLoughlinMarch 6, 2017Everything, especially the suckling pig. Although, the herb crusted rabbit shoulder had a bit too much herb.UpvoteDownvote
Merten WulfertAugust 12, 2014All-round amazing place. Great seafood and tapas, fresh Estrella de Galicia caΓ±as, awesome service.UpvoteDownvote
Ieva LekaviciuteNovember 18, 2015Amazing place, simply loved it!! Feels like a bit of Spain in London, will surely come back.UpvoteDownvote- John (aka βPHATFoodFanβ)February 23, 2023The fried peppers were amazing, definitely get them!
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Tommy KMay 9, 2016Simply fantastic range of dishes. One special with herb encrusted rabbit was divine!UpvoteDownvote- Julia SandlerJuly 30, 2015Absolutely amazing. I especially loved the crab on toast and the pork ribs. Sensational!UpvoteDownvote
- Alberto MenegazziMarch 10, 2018Love the food in each of the three locations, which have slightly different menusNot cheap, though...UpvoteDownvote
James DanielDecember 6, 2015Amazing food and service. Make sure you make a reservation. Wine is Excellent tooUpvoteDownvote
Cansu AkalinOctober 14, 2019Go for the Iberian Pork ribs and octopus. Everything tastes so good.UpvoteDownvote
Yuval ZukermanFebruary 16, 2016Phenomenal tapas. The suckling pig, fennel/pear/radish and croquette are all to die for.UpvoteDownvote
Jason TseDecember 4, 2014No reservation policy so do arrive early or enjoy some cold meats and cava while you wait. It's worth the wait.UpvoteDownvote
Lucie Ε tΔpΓ‘nkovΓ‘March 4, 2016Fresh and flavoursome food. Great atmosphere and huge choice of tastes.UpvoteDownvote
Andrew WhiteJuly 1, 2016Every dish was absolutely brilliant. Service fantastic. Prepare to eat too much :)UpvoteDownvote
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"Loved the lasagne type vegetarian dish. There was some nice vegetarian tapas dishes too."
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"Best vegetarian tasting menu ever. This raised the bar very high and I will certainly be back ! Service was amazing as well!"
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