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Opera Tavern

Tapas Restaurant££££

City of Westminster, London

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Opera Tavern

8.3^/10

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Ranked #5 for tapas restaurants in London
Has a stamp of approval from Londonist and The Guardian
"Order the Padron peppers and Courgette flowers, you'll thank me!"(5 Tips)
"The foie grass mini burger is very good and the Scottish eggs too!"(10 Tips)
"Mini Iberico pork and foie gras burger, magnifica y OLE!"(3 Tips)
"... calf's liver skewer, crispy pig ears, mini foie burgers, and a bottle of Elias..."(3 Tips)

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Catherine JoAugust 26, 2014
Had absolutely stunning tapas here. Try and take a table as the bar stools not the most comfy. Scallops, tomato salad, lamb and grilled duck dishes were really lovely. Friendly service, worth a visit!
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Very Good ServiceJune 9, 2017
A tapas based restaurant in London theatre land. Very good service, tasty tapas selection with just one or two disappointments. Look out for what others are ordering....if they look like regulars.
Cenker KöseApril 5, 2016
I felt myself in a local and traditional Spanish pinchos bar here! Start with grilled bread with olive oil: it was served just after ordering, warm and very nice and order haddock croquettes!
Ezgi GencelMarch 18, 2013
Great wine list, excellent burger, great tapas.... Kitchen is closed until 5, but do get the burger for sure. The Spanish charcuterie plate was very good too.
Gary SimmonsSeptember 13, 2013
Probably the best tapas in London, with service to match. Have the Sea Bass Ceviche and the Turrón Parfait . Read our full review on Scoff London: http://scofflondon.com/4-star/opera-tavern-wc2/
TeeNovember 8, 2014
The pork belly with cannellini beans was dreamy. And courgette flowers are always a highlight too. Ask for upstairs seating when booking.
Jason H.February 4, 2016
Boquerones! And all kinds of great tapas. The iberico ham is amazing as well. Go upstairs for a quieter experience.
Ashley ChanSeptember 22, 2017
Some unique tapas dishes- would highly recommend the Octopus carpaccio (!!), chorizo with eggplant & Spanish scotch egg. However, the goat cheese courgette was a bit too strong & the fish was dry.
Evening StandardJune 20, 2012
Go off piste and try the Iberico pork and foie gras burger. It’s tapas, so these burgers are mini, but spectacular. The patty rests upon a bed of aioli, red onion marmalade and butterhead lettuce. Read more
Daren WilliamsApril 9, 2016
Highlights: mini foie gras burger, ham croquettes, Iberico secreto combo, rosemary nuts, all desserts, and homemade lemonade with mint!
Levent AkgermanFebruary 24, 2018
Saltyard Group is indeed a success in London. Chorizo on yogurt, cod cheeks, pork loin and fig pinchos, pork cheeks are brilliant.
Marte GjestelandOctober 5, 2015
Extremely good Tapas. A Nice Area too. Go for a nightcap at THE Hotel Savoy after :)
Kurt HaaNovember 5, 2016
The foie grass mini burger is very good and the Scottish eggs too! Very good wine selection and friendly staff.
Y YDecember 16, 2016
Fave place for casual dining. Foie gras burger, Jamon cuts, wine
David GrahamSeptember 25, 2013
Tapas restaurant opposite Theatre Royal. Meant to have the best burgers in London. Don't forget it's tapas so the burgers are small
AshishAugust 27, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Mini Iberico & Foie Gras burger and Corguette Flower - don't even think about it!! Amazing!! The boquerones are great as well.
EmeraldStreetJuly 12, 2011
After enjoying the tuna confit, mini-Iberico pork burgers and various Italian cheeses, it became clear why Opera Tavern has already been awarded two rosettes from the AA restaurant guide. Read more
Sarah LomaxFebruary 19, 2016
Cold chocolate fondant with PX salted caramel and espresso ice cream is to die for.
jason pAugust 1, 2016
Skip the burger. Get the tapas. Excellent selection of fish. Lamb also on point
Essie SAugust 25, 2014
Lovely tapas! Wine was also really good. Quite expensive for the tiny portions though.
Toto EllisFebruary 26, 2011
Awesome Salt Yard spinoff. Menu is very much it's own though with unique dishes. Try the Salt Cod and the Mini Burger and something from the Charcoal Grill.
Marjorie CJuly 28, 2012
Must have the calf's liver skewer, crispy pig ears, mini foie burgers, and a bottle of Elias Mora. Chorizo was a tad salty.
Max Tatton-BrownFebruary 1, 2013
Foie Gras burger is unmissable. Everything else is brilliant - but try not to make the mistake of only ordering the richest things on the menu...
Sergio AAugust 16, 2014
Great choice of sherry. Good food, service and ambience. Mini burgers are delicious.
Andy FurbyNovember 6, 2022
Gluten free squid was amazing. Sadly lots of other dishes where disappointing, cold, dry, we sent back dishes, staff where apologetic. Also had missing dishes, staff where apologetic…. Meh
TC Mine KaracaJanuary 12, 2016
Lamp cutlets are excellent and service is outstanding:)) highly recommended...
Richard H HarrisJanuary 17, 2014
Chocolate fondant, salted caramel, expresso ice cream. Save yourself - it is divine!
Jamie KenyonJune 30, 2015
Can be difficult to get a table, but the food (tapas) and wine is delicious!
Ninna HolmSeptember 10, 2011
Amazing tapas! The grilled iberico pressa was the best thing ever! Definitely worth a try. Everything was great on the menu.
Becky ButtonAugust 10, 2012
Absolutely stunning food. If you roll up and sit at the bar you can still order everything on the menu.
Andrew woodNovember 20, 2014
Wonderful. Bread, padron peppers, jamon di bellotta and palo cortado. Heaven.
Richard H HarrisJanuary 17, 2014
Awesome fois gras burger. Have one early - you may want more than one!
Urban NomadDecember 16, 2012
Confit of pork belly with rosemary-scented cannellini beans (Time Out London's 100 Best Dishes)
The GuardianApril 25, 2012
"The brains behind two of London's most successful tapas joints have done up a pub in theatreland. Can they pull off a hat-trick?..." Read more
Simon GosneyApril 16, 2011
A truly fantastic restaurant - great food and wonderful service. Can't recommend highly enough. As Michael Winner would say, "historic"
joseph johnsonApril 2, 2011
Tasted almost everything on the menu apart from the cheeses and they where all perfect.so relax and just enjoy whatever u order.
Chris WallisJuly 12, 2014
Sensational. Don't miss the Octopus or the Chorizo starter.
TsvetaAugust 19, 2016
Crab balls are awesome, as basically everything else.
Lauren Rubin TileyFebruary 14, 2012
Mini iberico burgers on a real charcoal grill. No, you are not hallucinating. Best stop for post-Covent Garden shopfest.
Arzu ImanlyMarch 4, 2018
Cod skewers, and patatas with bravas sauce!
Andrew WhiteJanuary 10, 2016
Every plate was spot-on. Delicious food and good service.
Zara FarrarAugust 17, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Everything. Never had a bad meal here.
Stefano Di BaccoOctober 14, 2014
Courgette flowers filled with goat cheese and covered with honey!
Charlie ElliottMarch 7, 2016
Sit at the bar for better lighting and true tapas atmosphere
Daniela SheltonApril 13, 2014
The best mini burgers in town...
Lisa Pinto-GrinhamJune 27, 2011
The salt marsh lamb is to die for as are the crispy pigs' ears!! Yum
PeteJune 17, 2013
Have the pork loin and the crispy pigs ears.
Aalia WalkerApril 6, 2012
Order the Padron peppers and Courgette flowers, you'll thank me!
David HorsburghAugust 31, 2013
Great food, and amazing price considering the quality.
LondonistMarch 4, 2012
Bloody good stuff. Try and eat upstairs for a more relaxed affair.

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