Barrafina - City of London,Westminster

I had dinner on Saturday night in drury lane barrafina with a friend. I had great hopes when her sister restaurant in soho has a Michelin star and the menu on paper is identical. therefore the disappointment was much greater than the courts finally arrived. apart from well cooked slitt shoe (catch of the day), each dish had a mistake with it. tomaten were cold refrigerator, which I could not imagine that someone at place that does not serve kfc or burger king level. Jamon croquettes were a crazy one, as there was hardly any jamon in it and strangely cloged, we had to get away on a teller. that says a lot, that parts are not huge. everything had to be seasoned. I do not expect salt in a...read more

Impossible to go wrong with anything you order at Barrafina, everything is so absolutely tasty and the staff is happy and fun. The tortilla is a must order as well as their croquettes.

I’m ashamed to say that Barrafina has passed me by till now. Not deliberately, I’ve intended to go for a while, but I don’t like queues and if I’m honest I generally prefer sitting at a table to sitting at a bar. So, on occasions when the queues at the two better established outlets have been reasonable, I’ve passed on the opportunity and hoped that perhaps my waistline will benefit a bit. Being asked to review Barrafina on Dury Lane, the latest of the group was enough of an incentive to accept I might need to queue (which I didn’t) and I asked The-Hedonist, a long time fan both of Barrafina and Quo Vadis, along for the ride.

After enjoying a delightful afternoon watching Operation Mincemeat, I was taken by surprise for the second time that day when I was brought to Barrafina for dinner. It was a perfect way to end a wonderful day! The service was great and there was a fantastic selection of tapas to choose from. We indulged in dishes like Gambas, Skate Wing, Tortilla, and Milhojas, each one a taste sensation. The staff were friendly, engaging, and funny – we didn't want to leave. Thank you all for a fabulous evening, and we hope to come back soon!

The food at this restaurant was incredible! We decided to stop in while exploring London with no real expectations. Despite it being very busy on a Sunday afternoon, Roberto was able to find us a couple of seats without reservations. The overall experience was outstanding, with an open kitchen, attentive and friendly staff, and delicious food. The specials menu was especially impressive. Overall, it was an amazing experience and I highly recommend it for the best tapas, small plates, and more.