Hispanic Heat and Glamour in King’s Cross I first visited Decimo in 2019. There was a lot of buzz ahead of its opening, with Michelin-starred Chef Peter Sanchez-Iglesias bringing a fusion of his family’s Spanish culinary heritage and upscale Mexican cuisine. The food zinged with flavour, the space was sexy, and the restaurant was full […]
Lírica Restaurant, Cumberland Hotel
The Cumberland’s New Tapas Restaurant Impresses All too often, hotel restaurants lack character both from a design and gastronomic perspective. Trying to please an international clientele with different tastes and expectations, and to make sure that all generations and food preferences are catered for, often leads to bland, identikit menus built around classic crowd-pleasers. I […]
El Pirata of Mayfair – Spanish tapas favourite
It’s a great sign when many of your friends rave about somewhere you’re about to visit:
Mayfair institution, El Pirata, was buried in their minds as a great treasure. Navigating rough seas rocking the hospitality industry of late, El Pirata has now been open for over 30 years, but I had never been.
Restaurant of the Month – Legado
Nieves has just added Legado to her portfolio in the edgier environs of Shoreditch. The restaurant’s mission is ‘to celebrate the diverse regional food cultures of Spain and its islands, allowing the lesser-known to take centre stage’. In addition to the restaurant, there is a tapas and pintxos bar, ‘The Taberna’, which deserves a separate visit.
The Swan Inn, Claygate by Jose Pizzaro
Under the direction of Spanish chef José Pizarro, this lovingly restored 18th-century pub has been transformed into a culinary destination where traditional pub warmth meets the vibrant flavours of Spain. With a menu that celebrates both tapas-style sharing and hearty classics, and six stylish rooms for overnight stays, it’s the kind of place where you’ll pop in for a quick bite to eat and end up staying for hours.
Camino, Tapas Restaurant Review
Here in the heart of Victoria, Spanish tapas melt away the problems and stresses of the outside world. So grab a bestie and head to Camino while the patatas bravas are still hot.
Boqueria, Battersea – Tapas with a Heart
What could be better than a tapas evening with friends? Plenty of delicious food to share, cocktails, wine and a relaxed dining experience where everyone simply enjoys being together. That’s where Boqueria steps in
Ember Yard – Sunday Roast Spanish Style
Asado Sunday Roast at Ember Yard, Soho Take one of our favourite haunts in Soho and one of our favourite weekend indulgences and you surely have a recipe for success. But, Ember Yard is best known for casual fine dining, Spanish tapas-style dishes that you can enjoy with a glass or two of wine. As […]
El Norte, Mayfair – Review
A Taste of Spain in Mayfair At London Unattached we are big fans of restauranteur brothers Arian and Alberto Zandi, leaders of Emerald Hospitality Group. We have already reviewed their sexy Knightsbridge Latin American restaurant, Zuaya, as well as Como Garden, a buzzing Italian restaurant on Kensington High St. In early November the brothers added […]
Pork Lovers at El Asador, Sabor, Mayfair
Spanish style suckling pig and more at Sabor Mayfair. Lunch at Sabor, a Michelin starred Spanish restaurant in Mayfair was an opportunity not to be missed and chance to meet chef Nieves Barragan and restaurant manager José Etura who started Sabor together after a career at Barrafina. And to feast on their special menu of […]