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José

Tapas Restaurant££££
Bermondsey, London
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    C H.
    "Small, but cosy tapas bar, pluma ibérica - a must try!"(5 Tips)
    Lidia V.
    "The food is delicious - highly recommend the pan con tomate."(4 Tips)
    James W.
    "Does amazing patatas bravas and the prawns were beautiful!"(6 Tips)
    Laurie B.
    "impossibly juicy boquerones"(4 Tips)
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  • Arian E.heart icon on user image
    Arian EvansJune 7, 2015
    Jamon Iberico (aged shaved ham shoulder) and Pluma Iberica (Iberico pork flank cooked rare - amazing). Great food and wine if you're into Spanish wines and Iberican ham!
  • Fiona F.heart icon on user image
    Fiona FishtalMay 17, 2015
    Great wine list, blackboard with daily changing menu and great quality food, whilst the usual tapas options can also be found they are a little pricey. Great service though & fun atmosphere.
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    Cam_in_BrisAugust 2, 2018
    Wow. The #1 tapas rating and huge crowds hanging around outside don’t lie. I went as a solo diner and got lucky. The fried goat’s cheese + honey was heaven. Tortilla superb. Superb service 👏
  • Christian L.
    Christian LarssonNovember 15, 2014
    Might just be the best tapas you can get your hands on outside of Spain. Watch out for the after work crowd but even if you have to wait a bit, it's worth it and they're quick to serve
  • Ali O.heart icon on user image
    Ali OngelAugust 9, 2018
    What an amazing restaurant! Very cosy decor, delicious food and a very good service! Try octopus, shrimps, fish cake.... The prices are normal and it worths every single penny you pay!
  • James G.heart icon on user image
    James GillJuly 7, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Probably the best & most authentic tapas in London. A tiny little corner restaurant where you might be standing up for a quick bite. Try José Pizarro down the road (same team) for sit down experience.
  • Dan B.heart icon on user image
    Dan BeeJuly 24, 2016
    The jamón ibérico is thirteen quid, but it is utterly amazing. I'd pay that again. I also had the marinated sea bream which was delicious, along with strong patatas bravas. Best meal in a while.
  • Certainly S.
    Certainly StrangeSeptember 10, 2018
    Fantastic food, though tight quarters - expect the possibility you will be standing... Also, make sure to order your wine when you “check in”. Seemed they used who had the least as next in queue :-)
  • Marjorie C.heart icon on user image
    Marjorie CApril 17, 2016
    Such a great place for great wine and amazing food - if you time it just right, the queue is no more than 15-20 min. Have a glass of vino and you'll hardly notice the wait time.
  • Foxxy B.heart icon on user image
    Foxxy BJuly 18, 2017
    They rotate the style of croquetas & tortillas often, but the squid ink w/ squid meat croquetas were to die for. Good wine list, decent service. Definitely gets crowded: was packed by 12:30 on Tues.
  • Virginia F.
    Virginia FieldJune 26, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    The staff are always super friendly, the food is wonderful, there's always a good energy. The staples are pan con tomate, jamon, chorizo al vino, padron peppers, and tortilla. Great wines/sherry too!
  • Laurie B.heart icon on user image
    Laurie BennettSeptember 2, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    This is the best tapas you'll have. Try the impossibly juicy boquerones, the top grade jamón iberico, and anything from the blackboard on the right. The wine is terrific. Is six stars possible?
  • Paulheart icon on user image
    PaulMarch 25, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Simply fantastic every time. Food is excellent, staff friendly. Nice cava and wines as well. A regular favourite of mine.
  • Eveline N.heart icon on user image
    Eveline NJune 20, 2016
    Fantastic fried pork (and I never eat that usually), delicious tomato salad and one of my favourite simple dishes pan con tomate is fabulous. I will be back, many times!!
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason HirstAugust 14, 2014
    Brilliant tapas, but is always quite busy, be prepared to wait about 10/15 mins for a seat. Above average price but so worth it!!
  • Mateusz D.
    Mateusz DzwonekJune 12, 2016
    Great tapas! Best octopus ever. Jamon, cuttlefish and croquetas are also amazing.
  • Lidia V.
    Lidia VorontsovaJuly 12, 2015
    as someone who spent 6 months living in Malaga, I can tell you, that this is what tapas bars should look like. The food is delicious - highly recommend the pan con tomate.
  • Raci M.heart icon on user image
    Raci MurphyApril 11, 2017
    Small place but phenomenal tapas and great wine. It always draws me back and everyone I've brought here has loved it! Great atmosphere and friendly staff! Recommend 100%
  • Jeff M.heart icon on user image
    Jeff MelnykFebruary 6, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    My absolute favourite London restaurant. Consistently exceptional. Try the pork fillet - served seared. It's all just so delicious.
  • Lee P.heart icon on user image
    Lee ProvoostDecember 4, 2011
    Bermondsey Street is full of little gems and Jose is definitely one of those! Great tapas place with impressive wine and sherry list, try to go for the specials of the day instead of the normal menu.
  • Michael W.heart icon on user image
    Michael WilsonOctober 27, 2017
    Incredible ever changing menu full of great food, great list of red wine and really friendly staffBest tapas place I've been to in London
  • Michel T.heart icon on user image
    Michel TardySeptember 17, 2017
    Nice cosy place with nice Spanish food and nice staff. the only annoying thing to me is that it is quite expensive (like 7 quid for 7 half boquerones)
  • Jeffrey J.heart icon on user image
    Jeffrey JamesMarch 1, 2015
    Highly recommend the goats cheese, the cured ham & the seared pork shoulder was good. The prawns were a bit too salty. Crowded place, & had to stand up while eating, but not the end of the world.
  • Mia B.heart icon on user image
    Mia BAugust 29, 2014
    Get there for 12 for lunch, any later and you will be queuing. Absolutely worth it!
  • Karina N.heart icon on user image
    Karina NMarch 7, 2016
    OMG, Anima red wine, grilled squid with potatoes, plums iberica and the vanilla cream dessert (light version of cream brûlée) = Heaven
  • Charlene Y.
    Charlene YeapAugust 26, 2011
    The jamon iberico and pluma iberica are proper last supper food. morsels of fatty porky heaven! don't forget to order the pan con tomate as well.
  • James W.heart icon on user image
    James WilliamsMay 12, 2015
    Lucky to find this place! Does amazing patatas bravas and the prawns were beautiful! A great birthday lunch! Highly recommended!
  • Kevin S.heart icon on user image
    Kevin SchmidtJune 29, 2013
    If you go for the chocolate pot (with salt and olive oil), get a glass of sherry to go with it. Great staff can recommend an option.
  • Michael H.heart icon on user image
    Michael HadwinMay 30, 2013
    Bierzo wine, excellent jamon, gorgeous attentive staff - a must. Try the Lustau Olroso or smile and enjoy the ambiance and it could be yours. :)
  • Vera L. B.heart icon on user image
    Vera L. BalamatsiFebruary 27, 2018
    Just love this place! The food is amazing, the service friendly and quick ❤️
  • Christinaheart icon on user image
    ChristinaJuly 26, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    One of my favourite tapas place in London. Casual atmosphere with serious food. They never disappoint!
  • Max T.heart icon on user image
    Max Tatton-BrownAugust 6, 2014
    The best tapas is simple, perfect ingredients that somehow even improve your mood. The pork fillet special was like sashimi - unforgettable.
  • Daniel C.heart icon on user image
    Daniel CobbNovember 3, 2014
    Food is absolutely exquisite, and atmosphere always lively and bubbly. Our London Bridge team love the prawns in particular!
  • Andreas H.heart icon on user image
    Andreas HaslingerJuly 17, 2017
    Absolutely stunning food. Literally anything on the menu will taste great. I loved it - amazing food experience!
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    Mu-An 👾March 5, 2016
    Small, crowded, lively, delicious. The queue time isn't horrendous. 🙂
  • Janice C.
    Janice ChowOctober 11, 2015
    Long wait but worth it. Small portions with quality tapas. Small restaurant with limited seats. Awesome vibe !
  • Angela L.heart icon on user image
    Angela LiuFebruary 17, 2019
    Small but cosy tapas bar. Pretty authentic but i think there are better tapas in london
  • Metro.co.uk
    Metro.co.ukJuly 26, 2011
    A small but sexy wine list, together with a regularly changing, equally succinct food menu means this Tapas and sherry bar contains some genuine foodie thrills. Metro gave it 4 out of 5 stars. Read more
  • Stephen B.heart icon on user image
    Stephen BarberAugust 15, 2018
    Some of the best tapas to be found in London. Vibey little bar so be prepared to wait...
  • Gelly B.heart icon on user image
    Gelly BDecember 7, 2014
    Great quality Spanish tapas on the pricy end (but yummy) and a good selection of wines and jerez (sherry)
  • Mela M.heart icon on user image
    Mela MelSeptember 22, 2015
    Very nice place and yummy tapas, although still prefer Baraffina.
  • E.Nur Ş.heart icon on user image
    E.Nur ŞenDecember 11, 2023
    Everything is delicious but ‘Bocadillo calamares’ was something new for me 🤤 (the one looking like a hamburger)
  • Mary L.
    Mary LJune 3, 2015
    Chilli garlic prawns were amazing, as were the patatas bravas. Get the croquetas! You won't regret it.
  • Tom
    TomJune 29, 2013
    Love this place. Padron peppers and a beer totally rock. Best to come at w/e so you avoid the 'bridge & tunnel' crowd!
  • Ada S.heart icon on user image
    Ada SunFebruary 5, 2016
    Stuff there really friendly and helpful!Food is quite small size but taste great💜
  • Brittany S.heart icon on user image
    Brittany SübersOctober 30, 2022
    Incredible food and quick service. I will be back!
  • Justinheart icon on user image
    JustinApril 1, 2016
    The cuttlefish and prawn rice was delicious, patatas bravas from heaven. Efficient, friendly staff.
  • JD M.heart icon on user image
    JD MaloneOctober 6, 2014
    If you are a tapas fan this is the place to be. Be sure to ask for extra napkins because standing while eating can get messy.
  • My Friends Likeheart icon on user image
    My Friends LikeSeptember 24, 2012
    Josés doesn't take reservations but it's definitely worth the wait! Authentic and delicious tapas served in relaxed surroundings
  • Paul L.
    Paul LomaxJuly 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the Pluma Iberica - it's amazing. Iberico pork feather steak cooked rare. A must-try!
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