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Barrafina

Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant££££

Charing Cross, Covent Garden

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Barrafina

8.5^/10

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Ranked #10 for croquettes in 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, 2016
Super 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
Upvoted Feb 29
Mela MelOctober 29, 2014
Best 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!!
Peter McGillSeptember 29, 2017
The 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.
Emre KaragozluSeptember 2, 2015
Everything out of sea is delicious. And the tortillas and milhojas. Staff so friendly. Fun to watch them cooking in front of you.
S PNovember 11, 2017
Simply good no fuss food. Razor clams, crab croquettes, scallops, chipirones, sea urchin, prawns... All very good and worth the wait (no reservations).
Nabil BazzariAugust 26, 2016
Amazing 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 after
Daren WilliamsOctober 7, 2018
Excellent 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.
Joyce ChengDecember 20, 2014
Only 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!
M AmourSeptember 14, 2017
No reservations...first come first serve...once in, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu! That said seafood paella is a must!
Genevieve HoJuly 24, 2016
Extremely fresh mackerel. Simple preparation but great fresh flavors. Go for scotch egg too!
Matt Ta-MinJanuary 6, 2016
Amazing amazing food here. Calves liver on cauliflower puree (specials menu) was excellent. All complimented by excellent sherries.
Ronald DLApril 30, 2016
Very busy place but worth the wait. Delicious tapas prepared with passion. Try the braised tongue or tasty cockles
Matt Ta-MinAugust 24, 2015
Exceptional cooking here. Such simple but amazing dishes. Highly recommend the crab croquettes, lambs kidneys, skewers and the brain. Sherries are also superb here.
Eric HAugust 22, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Great staff - all passionate and knowledgable. Tapas is delightfully tasty. A taste of Spain at its best
GartzenaJanuary 23, 2015
Efficient and friendly staff. Superb pinchos morunos & chipirones. Not impressed with patatas aliñadas & doughnuts though. Overall it's a good place. Bear in mind the only place to eat it's @ the bar
Kiwi WangOctober 4, 2016
Really like a little slice of Spain in London! Can't go wrong with anything, but definitely get the boudin noir and the octopus
The Times and Sunday TimesOctober 10, 2014
The 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 lamb’s brains... Read more
DRAZApril 11, 2015
The 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!
Cenker KöseApril 5, 2016
You can easily find a place during lunch time on Saturdays. Ask for daily special dishes and must order halloumi croquettes!
Jason QuarisaMay 15, 2018
Amazing! A must go in London. Wait time can be long so get there early. It’s bar seating only so 2-3 people tops.
James HSeptember 14, 2014
Graze on classic tortilla, ibérico short ribs, with a bottle of Priorat wine, and watch the show.
Grahame BussMarch 24, 2019
I 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.
Andrew Fox-RussellJanuary 23, 2019
Brilliant tapas as always - the velvety salmorejo has to be one of the best this side of Madrid!
Youngwon YoonFebruary 2, 2019
Definitely 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.
Utku TopuzNovember 4, 2016
My best in London. Brill and wine were fantastic. Friendly stuff and chance to chat to your neighbours is also marvelous...
Emma McNivenAugust 16, 2014
Been here 5+ times
This branch has a charcoal grill, so expect delicious meat, fish & seafood. Melt-in-your-mouth lamb's kidneys and succulent suckling pig.
ROctober 7, 2019
Superb fooood & staff are excellent. This Barrafina is much quieter than Dean Street - Easy to get a space.
OzleFebruary 14, 2017
One of the best tapas I've had in London. Amazing food and fabulous staff. I'll definitely go again!
Danyah IsmailMay 1, 2015
Every dish in this restaurant is worth trying. So mouthwatering and satisfying!
Yaroslav GaninMarch 13, 2018
Amazing food. Highlights: Cuttlefish Croquetas, Iberian Pork Ribs, Milhojas (a very light and tender dessert).
S PNovember 15, 2017
Sardines, crab cakes, red mullet, and chipirones; à light simple meal but oh so yummy...
John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)February 23, 2023
Get the Gambas Rojas, fresh and just perfectly seasoned. 😋😋😋
Alberto MenegazziJune 4, 2017
Loved the tapas, great idea that the menu is different in each of the three locations in London
Merten WulfertAugust 12, 2014
All-round amazing place. Great seafood and tapas, fresh Estrella de Galicia cañas, awesome service.
Ieva LekaviciuteNovember 18, 2015
Amazing place, simply loved it!! Feels like a bit of Spain in London, will surely come back.
Tom McLoughlinMarch 6, 2017
Everything, especially the suckling pig. Although, the herb crusted rabbit shoulder had a bit too much herb.
Hadeel KJanuary 1
The 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.
Ross GroomFebruary 4, 2018
You 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!
ReemSeptember 7, 2018
Do NOT get the tortillas it's basically an omelet and only the donuts are good for dessert. Get the shrimp with green risotto.
John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)February 23, 2023
The fried peppers were amazing, definitely get them!
Tommy KMay 9, 2016
Simply fantastic range of dishes. One special with herb encrusted rabbit was divine!
Ergo ProxyNovember 21, 2018
Come here to join other pretenders for praising everything. In addition to your expensive dish, you pay for the service and the charity. I wish I could have more hands to give 4 thumbs down...
Julia SandlerJuly 30, 2015
Absolutely amazing. I especially loved the crab on toast and the pork ribs. Sensational!
Alberto MenegazziMarch 10, 2018
Love the food in each of the three locations, which have slightly different menusNot cheap, though...
James DanielDecember 6, 2015
Amazing food and service. Make sure you make a reservation. Wine is Excellent too
Yuval ZukermanFebruary 16, 2016
Phenomenal tapas. The suckling pig, fennel/pear/radish and croquette are all to die for.
Cansu AkalinOctober 14, 2019
Go for the Iberian Pork ribs and octopus. Everything tastes so good.
M Aldoss ♏August 1, 2022
Spanish Omelet was really gooood 👍🏼
Jason TseDecember 4, 2014
No reservation policy so do arrive early or enjoy some cold meats and cava while you wait. It's worth the wait.
Lucie ŠtěpánkováMarch 4, 2016
Fresh and flavoursome food. Great atmosphere and huge choice of tastes.

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