Reviews - Rayuela
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Cassie Y. • 21 reviews
18 January 2025
7/10Food was very pricey with small portions. It was tasty but I couldn’t justify the price. The iberico pork main was £29 and tiny and no sides. I didn’t think it was worth the money. The oxtail paella was really for one person but priced for 2 at £48. It was a rip off really with the thinness layer of paella rice I have ever seen. Wait staff were pushy. On the whole I do not recommend it based on very poor value for money.
Alex B. • 1 review
14 January 2025
9/10Went for a birthday celebration and the atmosphere was a bit dull but the food and service was top tier and if you don’t mind pricey food this is a good place to go.
MICHAEL S. • 1 review
14 December 2024
10/10Superlative food, an excellent wine list, a great selection of sherries and friendly, efficient service make this an unmissable local hotspot.
Jacinta B. • 18 reviews
22 November 2024
10/10Excellent service, unusual menu, very creative and delicious, food, warm welcome.
Ashok M. • 12 reviews
20 November 2024
10/10
From the food to the welcome to attention to details was marvellous.
alex m. • 1 review
9 November 2024
10/10Had a lovely waitress serving us unfortunately didn’t catch her name. Food was also impeccable, travelled from Eastbourne to try.
Michael M. • 1 review
8 November 2024
7/10Far too expensive in terms of the wine. The Sommelier “ choice” was a bottle of wine costing £37.00 which could be bought in a supermarket at £10.28. Don’t mind a mark up but done present a wine as the sommelier’s choice when really it is taking the mickey. Three small lamb cutlets -£29.00 with nothing else. Sides priced at around £8.00. Offer reduced the overall cost but not the point really. Loads of places elsewhere so you need to take a look at what you are trying to achieve if you want to stay viable
Marta R. • 4 reviews
6 November 2024
10/10Visited this place mid week, not crazy busy. Clean and simple decor, lovely food and was served by a lovely gentleman who was very informative and keep to suggest. Didnt feel pressured to leave, took our time to enjoy the meal and selected wine we had with the food. Discount definitely helped.
Suzanna H. • 24 reviews
17 October 2024
7/10food was nice not exceptional as monk fish was overcooked but the portions sizes were absolutely abysmal. Just three meatballs for a main and a tiny cube of monk fish and you have to order sides on top of that! if the food had been exceptional this could have been overlooked but sadly not. fries also need some work, soggy and greasy
MASSIMO B. • 30 reviews
11 October 2024
8/10This charming Spanish restaurant in Ealing offers some delightful dishes, though the portion sizes are on the smaller side and the wine can be a bit pricey. Even after applying a discount, our dinner came to over £60, and we didn’t even order any of the special premium dishes.
Rachel S. • 1 review
12 October 2024
8.5/10Food was very tasty. Would definitely visit again!
Terry D. • 2 reviews
5 October 2024
10/10Good service food was excellent we have been serval times and are never disappointed
Nina D. • 1 review
14 September 2024
10/10This place is a gem.
Gary M. • 4 reviews
24 August 2024
10/10An excellent lunch at Rayuela to celebrate with family ! Food was exceptional and service by Joab and Miguel superb. This is a really good restaurant and ealing is lucky to have it
caroline c. • 1 review
23 August 2024
10/10Excellent service food and ambience perfect 👌
Lisa N. • 1 review
20 August 2024
9.5/10Fino was a lovely start to the evening, staff were attentive but not overly so. All the food was delicious. Tuna was a stand out and the anchovies too. Super find in Ealing Broadway! Buenos! 😀
Godfrey W. • 2 reviews
16 July 2024
7.5/10Everything was fine with one exception and this is why I have given a rating of 7.5%...I am very deaf and in order to talk to my wife and 2 friends, I asked for the level of the music noise to be turned down, which did NOT happen... So I struggled to have a conversation with my friends and as this is one of the pleasures to accompany fine dining , such as that provided by this excellent restaurant, I was disappointed....
Anne W. • 1 review
17 July 2024
10/10Wonderful food, charming service, very stylish but relaxed.
Miltiades A. • 1 review
12 July 2024
10/10Food was fantastic, friendly service, not too intrusive, and very knowledgeable about the food. Clearly passionate about what they deliver.
Mark V. • 2 reviews
28 June 2024
9.5/10Excellent food and service in a relaxed atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended
Judy T. • 44 reviews
22 June 2024
9.5/10We were not surprised that Giles Coren gave this restaurant excellent reviews. Every dish we had was tasty and beautifully cooked. We had three delicious 'starters' (small plates) from the first part of the menu, but it was the mains that really stood out. The Iberian Pluma was to die for. Tender and succulent. After that we were sure our other main would be less impressive, but we were wrong. The Arroz a Banda (a wet rice with prawns and monkfish), tasted wonderful. All perfectly seasoned too. We followed this up with one dessert and one cheese to share. The cheese plate was so huge that we wondered if we had received a portion for two! Staff and the manager very friendly and very passionate about what they are serving. An excellent place and will go back soon.
Liz P. • 1 review
24 May 2024
10/10Super food, vibrant, warm, friendly attentive staff! Expensive but you get what you pay for and you could tell that all the ingredients and produce were top top quality. Definitely be back, great for special occasions.
Kim Y. • 1 review
22 May 2024
10/10Food was lovely and the team were really friendly. Particularly loved the cocktails which were first class and will definitely be back soon!
Jonathan L. • 12 reviews
14 May 2024
10/10Been here 4 times mow and usually try something different; last night it was the chefs tacos and blue fin tuna steak - both blew us away. I just can’t recommend this place highly enough - we are so lucky to have something like this on our doorstep.
Annabelle L. • 1 review
27 April 2024
10/10Delicious authentic food
Patricia A. • 1 review
6 April 2024
8/10Rayuela has outstanding food, no doubt about it. However, the service could be improved.
Lori M. • 2 reviews
8 March 2024
9/10We booked this Ealing restaurant for a birthday lunch on the basis of Giles Coren's rave review and were not disappointed! The food was excellent; from the expertly sliced jamon to the crispy, light and unctuous croquettas. Special mention for the arroz a banda with monkfish and perfectly cooked tiny lamb chops. We finished with two slices of the best basque cheesecake I've ever eaten outside of Spain. The service was charming and patient with us. I dinged one point for the grilled prawns which were good but not as sparkling fresh as they might have been. A real find in Ealing
Jamie B. • 1 review
23 February 2024
9.5/10Exceptional food. Impeccable service. The restaurant was a little bit chilly but we have every intention of visiting again.
Jenny C. • 1 review
22 February 2024
10/10This was our first time at Rayuela having read Giles Coren’s review in The Times. It was really different from other local Spanish tapas-type restaurants. The beef carpaccio with asparagus starter was the best I’ve eaten here or abroad - beautifully tender and tasty, and presented so attractively. The flavour of the Iberico ham was delicious. The lamb cutlets melted in the mouth and the prawn and monkfish risotto was very intense in flavour and just the right size portion. The service was exceptional - highly professional yet friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and ingredients. Miguel, Joab, Fernando - I hope I have got their names right - were charming. The atmosphere was buzzing. The sherry, white and red wine and Spanish brandy went so well with the dishes. The tableware was stylish. I was impressed with the number of gluten-free dishes I could eat. We’re lucky to have such a fine dining restaurant on our doorstep.
Kate B. • 1 review
21 February 2024
10/10Really nice welcome, delicious food, excellent service, really nice ambience and friendly staff If you’re a little hard of hearing, ask for a quiet table! 🤗
Judi H. • 1 review
20 February 2024
10/10Really lovely local Restaurant Yeah !! Ealing is desperate for a non chain local Restaurant. Great Food, Great Wine we loved our evening here.
Jonathan L. • 12 reviews
13 February 2024
9.5/10The food is totally mind blowing - so lucky to have this on our doorstep So popular, they probably need another member of staff to ensure smoother service and continued success. Of course we will go again
daniel r. • 1 review
11 February 2024
9.5/10fabulous food and attentive very pleasant service
Lorraine H. • 2 reviews
3 February 2024
9.5/10This restaurant never disappoints. Miguel’s passion for good food and wine is infectious. We were a party of 8 and he choose a great selection of mouth-watering tapas to get us started. Joab is always on hand to tempt with cocktails or help with the choice of wine. A great way to celebrate a birthday and the cake was delicious too. We’ll be back.
Nicki T. • 1 review
28 January 2024
10/10Lovely restaurant, great food, service and staff. Our 3rd visit & we will definitely return. Croquettes to die for ….
Stephen H. • 4 reviews
31 January 2024
9.5/10Took the lunch time set menu. With a glass of wine and service £37 a head. A la carte is more pricey. Food though is high quality. Service was very attentive. Overall a very enjoyable experience.
Zhareen R. • 1 review
24 January 2024
10/10Fantastic food and service. We had a lovely meal as the family, and found the staff warm and accommodating.
Caroline F. • 3 reviews
12 January 2024
10/10Our meal was outstanding. Very delicious and different from other restaurants in our area. The service was exceptional - such friendly staff. We will go there again soon.
Gillian L. • 1 review
28 December 2023
9.5/10The best restaurant in Ealing. The food and wines are excellent - the service friendly . I recommend ordering as many of the dishes as you can and sharing - that way you get to taste the variety of what is on offer. The number of cocktails were limited, and the whole hop scotch idea did not work - but that did not detract from an excellent meal.
Richard C. • 1 review
16 December 2023
10/10A brilliant Basque restaurant with superb food and efficient friendly service. The Northern Spain wine list contains a number of gems too. 100% recommend.
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