Hispania

It shouldn’t deserve a Michelin. Tried the paella and it was very salty that my friend and I could not finish the whole dish. We even got a bit of stomachs after the salty dish. The oxtail was tasteless that was far from expectations. Got an iberico ham as starters as well and it was ok. Altogether we spent £37 per person which was not worth, and when we told the waiter about the salty paella we just got no response.

Amazing place! Great food and service! Definitely try the suckling pig leg and the tuna carpaccio! The Marques de Closa red is a great pairing with the pig too! Cheers!

So tonight I went again to Hispania and my only regret is not returning sooner. This is hands down the best tapas I’ve had and I spent this past summer in Spain! I took my colleagues and as all Spanish speakers, the experience was so special because every staff member speaks Spanish and we felt like we were in Spain. The food was mouthwatering. We ordered many tapas, including the Russian salad, the cheese platter (the membrillo paired with cheese is to die for), croquetas, pimientos, patatas bravas and another seafood dish. It was amazing — everything was so delectable that we couldn’t stop trying more and more, even though we were feeling full. The portions are quite generous and more importantly, the quality is top notch. And the best part? The service. I’ve never been in a friendlier and warmer atmosphere than Hispania — the waiters are so attentive, helpful and charming and the manager, Juan, is so personable and truly caters to every client. One of my colleagues and good friend loved it so much that she made a reservation for next Friday! This is the best place for not just tapas, but for a wonderful evening.

We got a Groupon type deal that was for a full course meal of dishes and drink and coffee. We had never heard of this place but saw good things and it was in a location swish with money so thought it must be quite good. What we got was a total experience as soon as we walked in through the door. Mostly clientle from nearby city type places we were welcomed in like old friends and tabled soon after. The waitress (Spanish) was very friendly and always accommodating.
What we had:
— Starter of Tuna Tartare. Fresh. So fresh and a little zingy with a great sauce to serve with.
— - Main of seabass, tomato and potato. Very nice. Nothing spectacular but delicately cooked.
— Iberico Pork with apple purée
— Dessert of toffee Torija and cream. First time having this it was heavenly (on recommendation of waitress)
— Deconstructed Cheesecake with strawberry and mango crumble. Very interesting flavours.
— Had a coffee digesif to finish. A perfect end.

Probably the best tapas bar in London and definitely the best in the City. Good ambienence and a nice place to bring a client or a date for a drink and good food.

Good environment and food was decent as well. We ate tuna tartare which was an outstanding dish, the tortilla which was ok (I’ve had better at Jose), pan con tomate which was delicious — lightly garlicky. Th meatballs– albindigas, also a must have.
We both had a couple glasses of wine which were easy drinking wines. Not much to complain about with this place other than slightly pushy waitstaff on number of dishes to order.

Oh my. This is the nicest Spanish food I’ve had outside Spain!
It’s right next to Bank station and full of bankers, as you’d expect from the area, so it’s not cheap, but it’s way worth it!
We started off with a beer, some manchego cheese and some little crispy breadsticks as we trawled through the multitude of amazing dishes on the menu. After persuading my brother that you shouldn’t go to a fancy Spanish restaurant and order sliders (?!) we ordered two portions of the chicken paella. It was zingy, flavoursome and perfectly cooked.
I was concerned that the portion looked a bit meagre, (I’ve told you I’m greedy before right?) but my fears were unfounded. It was the perfect sized plate of food.
The service was really good, and the staff were very friendly and efficient. I can’t wait to go back and sample other great things from the menu!

Spanish people consider it the best tapas restaurant in London and I need to say it is quite good.
I have been here few times for lunch and once for dinner. We had a selection of tapas for the table and i must say that the ham and the croquetas were very good. Also worth trying the rice with squid ink and the fried shrimps.
Good dessert menu as well (not only spanish stuff)
It is not cheap but not über expensive either

I went to Hispania this week for my Spanish friends birthday, and it was absolutely delicious!
We had the choice to stand or be seated for our tapas and chose the former, unusual but great fun. The plates came out thick and fast and there was more than enough food for all of us. All the food was tasty and cooked perfectly, including plenty of cheese, chorizo, tortilla and fresh fish.
We had a half bottle of wine included in our menu but actually they were more than generous and everyone had their fill!
The staff were pleasant and attentive, and overall I would definitely recommend this place!

Fantástico. Un sitio perfectamente decorado, cálido, espacioso y con un servicio excelente.
Imprescindible para recordar los sabores de casa en Londres: croquetas, ensaladilla, empanada, secretos servidos de forma novedosa pero con los sabores de siempre. Y vinos españoles.
Imprescindible la torrija.
Sólo dos peros perdonables: las cornamentas en la pared y que sonara insistentemente el Canto del Loco.

This place is right across from the now-​deceased Abacus, so close to Bank Station yet I never noticed it before! Downstairs there are plenty of tables for nice sit-​down dinners, but also two bars so one of them had been rented out by a company on the night we were there. Then upstairs, once you go up the grand staircase, it is very spacious and was completely empty on a Tuesday. Our party had reserved an area, so it’s quite an impressive that this venue can host up to 3 or 4 private parties at one time. The bar men were very friendly and even let us taste a few wines, since we weren’t familiar with a lot of the Spanish ones. I tried a few white wines, but my favorite was the Canals Y Nubiola Brut Cava. And it comes in such a beautiful glass, definitely goes with the fancy surroundings!

Amazingly delicious tapas, the friendliest service I have had in London, and gorgeous spacious setting — could it get any better than this? Yes, it could! And I am not talking about the deserts (which are to die for) and the extensive wine list but about how surprisingly reasonable the prices at Hispania are for the outstanding quality of food and service that it offers.
The dishes are also very authentic — the first time I went to Hispania was because my Spanish friends wanted me to try the food of their native region Asturias. We ended up ordering pretty much every item on the menu and there wasn’t a single one that wasn’t fantastic.