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Salt Yard

Tapas Restaurant and Bar££££
Fitzrovia, London
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    Laura D.
    "Loved the cod cheeks, tiger prawns, pork belly and the beef cheek."(7 Tips)
    Anthony V.
    "Best Tapas in London; great ham and wine!"(2 Tips)
    Anjali R.
    "The chorizo, jamon croquetas and truffled Mac and cheese are superb"(3 Tips)
    Terena P.
    "Couragette flowers and truffled mac and cheese."(2 Tips)
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  • Andy T.heart icon on user image
    Andy ThorntonJune 20, 2013
    Nice ambience, good service and an untypical take on tapas. There's a good view of the kitchen if you're seated downstairs. The honeyed courgette flowers are as good as everyone says.
  • Roma B.heart icon on user image
    Roma BakshaniAugust 6, 2017
    Some of the best food I've ever had. The salted cod and the mackerel tartare was fantastic. Good for vegetarians. The wait staff is also probably the nicest in London.
  • Lester K.heart icon on user image
    Lester KanOctober 19, 2017
    Excellent restaurant. Not the most authentic Spanish but the food and service is excellent. Food 8.5/10, Service 9/10, Ambience 8/10, Value for Money 8/10. What a gem!
  • Laura D.heart icon on user image
    Laura DoraJanuary 20, 2015
    Loved the cod cheeks, tiger prawns, pork belly and the beef cheek. The courgette flowers weren't as good as I've had at Opera Tavern and Ember Yard - where was all the goats cheese?!
  • Mela M.
    Mela MelOctober 20, 2014
    Incredibly good spanish food, had a mix of tapas and I was very impressed. Portions are small and prices are high but sooo worth it! Book in advance as the place is quite small
  • Sof C.heart icon on user image
    Sof CJanuary 18, 2013
    The pedro peppers to start, and slow roasted ox cheek are a must! Everything's salted with restraint, which is refreshing.
  • Lauren R.
    Lauren Rubin TileyFebruary 14, 2012
    One of the best spots in media-town. Inspired by Spanish tapas but retains a British flavor. Great wine list. Perfect for when you don't commit to a full meal.
  • Eduard C.heart icon on user image
    Eduard CastellóAugust 21, 2014
    Amazing wine selection and Spanish delish. Don't miss the beef carpaccio with poached egg and the croquetas!
  • L
    LMay 30, 2014
    Pork belly is a must! Also truffle macaroni cheese is incredibly rich and filling if you're feeling hungrier.
  • Jackie B.
    Jackie BrownAugust 30, 2013
    Great tapas place. Relaxed atmosphere and staff, no one pushing you to turn over tables. All of the seafood dishes are amazing
  • Imogen C.heart icon on user image
    Imogen CJune 21, 2017
    Yummy and interesting tapas. Fresh and tasty
  • Urban Nomad
    Urban NomadDecember 16, 2012
    Goatscheese stuffed courgette flowers with lavender honey (Time Out London's 100 Best Dishes)
  • Federica
    FedericaNovember 28, 2012
    Loved the courgette flowers, great wine list and superb jamon iberico! Lovely place for a nice date :)
  • Ipekheart icon on user image
    IpekMarch 16, 2015
    My favorite tapas place so far, all the seafood and vegetables are tasty
  • Cat W.
    Cat WarhurstJuly 31, 2014
    Delicious food and great service - *****
  • Valentina C.heart icon on user image
    Valentina CiolinoDecember 18, 2014
    Went for a company Christma dinner: a lot of amazing dishes and great presentation
  • Paola M.
    Paola MianiJanuary 16, 2012
    Try roasted porcini with Jerusalem artichoke purée, poached egg, Pune nuts and parsley! Amazing!!!
  • Anjali R.
    Anjali RamachandranJuly 24, 2012
    The chorizo, jamon croquetas and truffled Mac and cheese are superb
  • Paul
    PaulMarch 19, 2013
    Hake with mussels was over seasoned and far too salty. Courgette flowers had burst and most of the goats cheese filling was missing. Pork belly just tasted of rosemary. Disappointing. Nice wines.
  • David G.
    David GallagherAugust 25, 2012
    Ordered Goats Cheese Stuffed Flowers on the back of Foursquare tips...Seriously amazing!!
  • Gozdem U.heart icon on user image
    Gozdem UgurNovember 12, 2015
    Nice food but definitely not a cheap place!
  • Frankie H.
    Frankie HollowaySeptember 29, 2011
    Tray the chargrilled polenta with gorillas, baby artichokes, pinenuts and Parmesan mousse. Yum.
  • Dermott
    DermottMay 27, 2011
    Better than more renowned tapas places nearby. Bag a table upstairs if you can. Service is spot on.
  • Reanna K.heart icon on user image
    Reanna Keer-KeerDecember 30, 2015
    The arancini are very tasty!
  • Jason Z.
    Jason ZadaMay 10, 2018
    Some of my favorite food and wine pairings in Fitzrovia.
  • Benni P.heart icon on user image
    Benni PrinzJanuary 7, 2016
    The croquettes are amazing
  • Laima A.heart icon on user image
    Laima AlavociuteApril 24, 2014
    Cheek of pigs and squid were delicious!
  • Terena P.
    Terena P.November 21, 2013
    Couragette flowers and truffled mac and cheese. Must have.
  • Essie S.heart icon on user image
    Essie SAugust 23, 2014
    Best tapas in London!
  • Alex N.heart icon on user image
    Alex NikolovJuly 4, 2019
    Good tapas but not competitive for the area. Quality is a bit down on nearby tapas. Food is not bad, but not memorable either. Not worth the money.
  • Yanni
    YanniJune 22, 2012
    Goatscheese stuffed courgette flowers with lavender honey Read more
  • Anthony V.
    Anthony VigneronOctober 1, 2011
    Best Tapas in London; great ham and wine!
  • euan m.
    euan mcmasterMay 15, 2014
    Baby artichoke with peas brilliant.
  • Yvette R.
    Yvette RedmondJune 13, 2012
    Can get busy but the food is great.
  • Isabella M.heart icon on user image
    Isabella MurmanAugust 14, 2015
    Great tapas and wine!
  • Jonas V.
    Jonas VanhauterNovember 23, 2012
    Food good but really overpriced. 8,40 GBP for 4 slices of cured ham (not even Iberico or Pata Negra) is insane. 2 ppl :4 dishes + 1 glass of wine each (no expensive wine) = 60 GBP.
  • Laura K.
    Laura KeoghOctober 26, 2012
    Courgette flowers and scallops made my day!
  • dai s.heart icon on user image
    dai saiJanuary 13, 2017
    Grilled flat iron!
  • Tess D.
    Tess DaviesJuly 25, 2011
    Courgette Flowers, Pork belly, slow cooked lamb...amazing! Read more
  • sajheart icon on user image
    sajOctober 30, 2014
    yummy courgette flowers!
  • John V W.
    John V WillshireJanuary 28, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    If you fancy a wee dessert for two, order the chocolate truffles and get an extra glass of the dessert wine...
  • David M.
    David MeikleJuly 26, 2010
    You absolutely must try the stuffed courgette flowers. Sensational.
  • Abdulrahman A.
    you should make a reservation for a table Read more
  • Jee-Hyun M.
    Jee-Hyun MoonDecember 3, 2015
    So salty and noisy, but interesting plating.
  • Angela L.
    Angela LiuSeptember 24, 2016
    Pretty average tapas
  • Laura G.
    Laura Green-WilkinsonFebruary 24, 2011
    The rose by the glass is amaze!
  • Henry S.
    Henry SAugust 10, 2010
    Confit pork belly and cannellini beans us simply divine.
  • Stuart B.
    Stuart BessentJuly 19, 2010
    have the goats chesse stuff courgette flowers, wonderful
  • Nikita R.
    Nikita RvachevJuly 26, 2011
    Good place to drink vino, but not to have a lunch.
  • Margit W.
    Margit WennmachersJanuary 23, 2012
    Try the cheeses. Th
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