Laxeiro

We came here with a reservation for a birthday dinner for 4. We had a large selection of their dishes, including some of their brand new specials! We started with a Surtido de Embutidos cured meat platter, which was freshly cut and delicious with the Manchego cheese, could be better with honey or a jam with it. To drink we had a jug of refreshing sangria and a homemade lemonade (very acidic). We had a selection of tapas plates, from the menu, the padron peppers, the barbecue courgettes with rosemary manchego and honey, the seafood and chicken paella, cauliflower florets and the iberico pork shoulder (bbq’d and sliced, tasted wonderful and soft, well seasoned, great presentation). From the brand new specials board we had the iberico pork cheeks with sweet potato purée (delicious but could have had more seasoning on the pork and we thought the serving size was too small) and the roast pumpkin with parsnip purée (fabulous flavour). For dessert we had the churros con chocolate and the cheesecake. Awesome little restaurant with great atmosphere, especially with the fabric serviettes and good quality cutlery. Would recommend a reservation, just note we were limited to 1 hour 45 on a Friday night due to back to back bookings.

Even though we had a 9pm booking and arrived over an hour early, they managed to fit us in on a very busy Saturday. The food was outstanding. The vegetables were just as tasty as the fish and meat options (the barbequed courgette was a particular favourite) and the wine, although on the pricey side, was delicious. The service was spot on, neither too invasive but always there just when you wanted them. The food also came out in a quick fashion, so you never felt you were waiting too long for dishes.

Pan Tumaca: Very good. Perhaps a touch less of olive oil, but very nice. Croquetas: Very good. The ones filled with jamon are better than the chicken ones though. Tortilla: Perfect. Not overcooked, with the centre still liquid, which is how every tortilla should be made. Albondigas: Nice and juicy, with a properly-made sauce. Could perhaps do with a tiny bit more salt, and maybe one more meatball would've been nice. Presa Ibérica: Very good. Nice char and good flavour. Churros con Chocolate: decent. It's hard to find proper churros in the UK - these definitely hit the mark. Personally I'd skip the cream and serve the churros separately as they got slightly soggy. Chocolate could be slightly thicker for my liking, but definitely a properly made hot chocolate, which cannot be said for most places in the UK. Overall: nice atmosphere in a quaint neighbourhood. Tap water was properly cold, which is a big plus for such a hot summer day. Service was great, and as a Spanish person, I'd say that the food is quite authentic, and is at a great price for the quality you're getting, especially in London. Will definitely go back to try the other dishes!

It is rare for such a busy restaurant to offer such great service and delicious food. Especially in a very touristy area. I loved my Avo on toast. Coffee was great. And the service and smile. Having my own food service business, I understand how everything needs to be so well orchestrated and for the front of house to be so welcoming and helpful was fantastic. I definitely recommend anyone who visits the Columbia St Flower Market to stop by and enjoy a meal here.

Lovely little family run Spanish restaurant. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive, with a warm welcome and always a smile. The food was served quickly and was absolutely delicious. My standout dishes were the Croquetas & Galician Pulpo a Feira. My least favourite item sadly was the Calamares a la Romana which were not crispy as I'd hoped. For dessert I'd recommend the Tarta de Queso - Cheesecake, which the waitress recommended as her favourite dessert. We did have to remind the staff for our cafe cafe bombón as they'd forgotten about it. I would recommend booking a table for the dinner service.