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9.1
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Excellent
140 reviews
Ambience
8.7
Food
9.3
Service
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  • David L.5 reviews

    23 March 2025

    9.5/10

    Good food, great staff thank you

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hola David Thank you visiting us today always a pleasure All the best Hope to see again soon

  • Kelly C.1 review

    22 March 2025

    10/10

    The food was absolutely delicious and fresh. Already thinking about what we'll order next time!!! Service was relaxed and attentive. We really enjoyed our lunch. Thank you

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi kelly Thank you for taking time to review us it was lovely meeting you both yesterday glad you enjoyed it. Next time must try our signature dish paella. Gracias

  • Neil P.1 review

    21 March 2025

    10/10

    Been here quite a few times. Food is always great.

  • Al G.

    Al G.1 review

    12 March 2025

    10/10

    Great service and food

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Thank you for your comments we hope to see you again soon

  • Sema C.1 review

    5 March 2025

    5.5/10

    The food was not authentic. Very bland and disappointing. Very overpriced

  • Anish P.1 review

    28 February 2025

    8/10

    Nice Spanish tapas restaurant! Family run over 3 generations Good food, cold beer on draft! The chicken paella was amazing! Plenty to go round and plenty of burnt bits to fight over

  • Michelle H.3 reviews

    1 March 2025

    10/10

    Really lovely local restaurant. Food is excellent with a great choice. Everything we ordered was delicious. Would definitely recommend. Hope to be back again soon.

  • Jane B.18 reviews

    23 February 2025

    9.5/10
    A vibrant paella featuring seafood such as mussels, shrimp, and scallops on saffron-infused rice, garnished with green peas and lemon wedges, accompanied by marinated chorizo.

    Fabulous food, great portion sizes. Excellent service. The owner was friendly and welcoming. I will definitely return.

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi Jane Thank you for your lovely review very appreciative. We are always striving to do our best and I’m please my staff look after you. We hope to see again soon. Gracias

  • Matt W.1 review

    31 January 2025

    9.5/10

    Great food, authentic Spanish food. Been around for years and amazing ambience!

  • Helen C.13 reviews

    24 January 2025

    7.5/10

    Service was slow. Relaxed atomosphere. The 30% discount was only on the Tapas not on all food. We choose a selection of 7 tapas. All were good apart from the pork which was extremely tough. The discount was taken off the prices but wasn't shown separately. Having checked the prices on the menu shown on their website and on The Fork they were cheaper than the menu given to us in the restaurant. This is therefore misleading and they should update their information.

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi Helen Hope your well Thank you for your feedback. As I was reading this I was a little confused due to the fact your plates were empty and I ask you if everything was ok. With a combination of you ordered twice, along with your friend arriving slightly late and we was full we delivered a service a promptly as possible. When we delivered your bill I mentioned that 30% was already adjusted as on our bills not always clear but I can assure the discount was applied, along with the removal of the service charge. All the best

  • P Y F.2 reviews

    22 January 2025

    10/10

    Nice food

  • Michelle H.3 reviews

    26 October 2024

    10/10

    Fantastic meal. Food was delicious. Service was great. Thanks very much!

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi Michelle Thank you so much for your fantastic review. So pleased you and your family enjoyed your experience. Have a lovely weekend and we hope to see you soon Gracias Miguel

  • Shakira T.14 reviews

    16 October 2024

    6/10

    The food was bland unfortunately as previously it has been good. Service was basic.

  • Haydn R.49 reviews

    2 October 2024

    8/10
    Baked casserole with rich tomato sauce, layers of melted cheese, and ham, topped with fresh herbs, accompanied by crispy breaded fried items.
    Saffron-infused rice with green bell peppers and onions, fluffy and moist, offering a hearty and comforting meal.
    Chickpea stew in a rich green broth, infused with herbs and spices, featuring tender, plump chickpeas for a hearty texture.
    A baked cheesy dish with ham and herbs, yellow rice with vegetables, green chickpea curry, and slices of bread with a tangy red spread, showcasing a diverse and appetizing meal.

    food arrived very quickly and was delicious. service was super fast. We will definitely return soon for some nice Spanish Tapas.

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi Haydn Thank you for your lovely review. Great you enjoyed your meal and we hope to see you again soon. Gracias

  • Dee C.1 review

    26 July 2024

    10/10

    The best and most authentic Spanish food in London. Owner is friendly and so hospitable. Always a great time whenever we go! Highly recommend this restaurant.

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi Dee Always lovely seeing thanks for your kind review. As you know we always try and please our customers. Glad you enjoyed your viajó. We hope to see you again soon.

  • Ada L.

    Ada L.4 reviews

    27 July 2024

    9.5/10

    Nice little local gem in north London !

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi Ada Thank you for your lovely review pleased you found your new gem. We hope to see again soon

  • Susan M.3 reviews

    19 July 2024

    10/10

    Excellent food, fine wine and a good ambience.

  • Jill G.1 review

    10 July 2024

    9.5/10

    friendly owner and good tapas

  • Colin and Jackie T.1 review

    3 July 2024

    8/10

    Nice restaurant, the guy serving was great. Pity it was so quiet. The paella was average.

  • Ben P.

    Ben P.21 reviews

    8 May 2024

    10/10

    Loved our recent visit. The tapas was good value & great quality. Very welcoming and a really nice atmosphere. Will definitely book again.

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi Ben Thanks for the amazing review. We hope to see you again soon. All the best.

  • Kathryn C.1 review

    20 April 2024

    10/10

    Lovely little Spanish restaurant. We will definitely returns

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi Kathryn Thank you for your kind words. It’s always appreciated when we make our customers happy. We hope to see you again soon Gracias

  • Alison S.34 reviews

    9 March 2024

    10/10

    My son treated me to Mother's Day lunch as I'll be cooking for my Mum in the Day. Great choices on menu and the owner was very welcoming.

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi alison Lovely seeing you both today. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Enjoy the rest of your Mother’s Day weekend Gracias

  • Louise S.1 review

    9 February 2024

    10/10

    Lovely food, friendly service, great atmosphere, good value, would go again.

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Muchas Gracias

  • Angela B.2 reviews

    6 January 2024

    10/10

    Food wonderful as always. Food great. Service good.

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hi Angela muchas gracias

  • VINCENZO P.

    VINCENZO P.11 reviews

    24 November 2023

    10/10
    Grilled octopus seasoned with paprika, served with golden, crispy roasted potatoes.

    I had a lovely experience tonight at this cosy Spanish restaurant. A very warm welcome from Miguel, delicious food and a good atmosphere. I will definitely go back in the future.

    La Paella Tapas BarOwner

    Hola Vincenzo always a pleasure hope to see you again soon. gracias

  • Mark A.1 review

    4 November 2023

    10/10

    We really enjoyed our dinner at La Paella 100%. From the outset, staff were friendly and easy-going... It was already like being in Spain... We had a selection of tapas (and then paella for the main course), which were better than expected, especially the freshness of the ingredients, truly delicious! Service was on point, friendly and efficient. An excellent Spanish restaurant, well worth a journey, if you're not far from Southgate : )

  • Robert O.

    Robert O.1 review

    29 September 2023

    10/10

    A warm welcome is always a great way to start your visit to this beautiful restaurant. The service is speedy, the food is hot and delicious plus there is a wide range of food on the menu. Suitable for vegans but especially great for carnivores and pescararians. A good choice of wines and Spanish beer on tap plus bottled beers available. The front of the restaurant opens up to let the fresh air in on a sunny day, giving you the feeling you are in sunny Spain as you review the Spanish artefacts on the colourful restaurant walls. The restaurant is quaint and cosy without being on top of your fellow diners. Wild Boar with paprika on a bed of chipped potatoes is a favourite amongst all the usual suspects on the menu, plus a few other dishes that you don't see in your average tapas restaurant. I have always ate tapas here, as I enjoy a mixture of tastes and teures, hence I can't comment on the main courses but they do look and sound delicious. Two minutes walk from the local tube station. Enjoy.

  • Sue S.2 reviews

    5 October 2023

    10/10

    I have been coming to La Paella since it opened and Miguel always gives us a warm welcome. He is very friendly with a great sense of humour and he always lets me practise my dreadful Spanish. The food is tip top and his Sangria one of the best I have tasted. The churros are so delicious too. I have never had a bad meal here and all of the friends who I have brought here have loved it too. Would recommend it to everyone, there is plenty of choice and something for everyone. Muchas gracias.

  • Susan S.3 reviews

    29 July 2023

    10/10

    We really enjoyed our meal at La Paella - the paella itself was delicious and we loved the tapas too. Would also recommend the sangria!

  • Yioda J.1 review

    26 July 2023

    10/10

    Very nice food

  • Stephen K.1 review

    30 June 2023

    8/10

    My wife and I were celebrating her birthday with friends. We had a lovely evening and the food was great. Would certainly go there again.

  • Gordon K.

    Gordon K.1 review

    18 May 2023

    10/10

    Good food and services

  • Megan R.1 review

    25 March 2023

    10/10

    Paella was insane, portion size was generous and the seafood was lovely. Staff were very friendly and approachable. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

  • Vanh D.114 reviews

    15 March 2023

    10/10

    Great food. Child friendly and lovely service. We had a thoroughly delicious meal and left happy.

  • Andreas K.

    Andreas K.1 review

    18 February 2023

    9/10

    Nice environment with friendly staff. Food was good, some dishes were better than others to be expected but none were bad by any means. Boar was a standout.

  • Chiedozie Obinna N.1 review

    14 February 2023

    9.5/10

    Was a little authentic Spanish Restaurant with home cooked Spanish Delicacies. The service was fast and the waiter's had a good knowledge of thier dishes. Would definitely come back again to try thier Special Paella...

  • Dave C.1 review

    28 January 2023

    9/10

    Second time here , we actually travelled up from Ipswich and stayed over at local hotel.Every bit as good as we remembered it from visit. Can't fault ????

  • Laura Jane C.1 review

    16 December 2022

    10/10

    Really enjoyed this classic and traditional Spanish tapas bar, the food was lovely and was a perfect atmosphere we were looking for. All food was delivered in good time and the staff were very helpful and attentive.

  • Ethan W.1 review

    18 November 2022

    10/10

    Really liked it! Good food - ordered and at too much, drank a little bit too much, lovely food and really nice nice atmosphere. Top evening all round!

  • Dominic B.2 reviews

    23 November 2022

    10/10

    Excellent tapas. The slow cooked wild boar really stood out as well as the octopus but everything was of an excellent quality. Very decent chap who runs it too: great to chat too and friendly with our kids.

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