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Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Catalan
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Not too impressed drinks over priced pint and a half of coke £9.20 Bread/oil and Olives to start bread was a good size but too soft should have been a sourdough,oil was near on non existent but the olives were nice. Paella dry and under...seasoned squid like an elastic bands clams extremely small mussels rubbery basically nothing was fresh and a little over cooked. Rice was stuck to the bottom and stuck together. Meal for two came to £75 in my opinion the evening wasn’t worth anymore than £45 and they topped it off with a £6 something service charge I prefer to decide what tip I leave ! Surroundings/building was lovely just a shame they couldn’t go the extra mile Waitress was very attentive and helpfulMore

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Amazing and delicious food also the service it’s great too We booked a table on Saturday night we’re a bit disappointed at the beginning ( been waiting more then 45 min for 3 tapas ) but there was a great service from a young lady...her name it’s Estrela ( not sure if I spelled it correct) as we been waiting for a long time for our food to come out we had a lovey chat with the young waiter! Very happy with the service and the food. Didn’t had the chance to thanks the waiter for being patient with us , but hopefully we’ll be back soon for some taps and good service !!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

A culinary trip to Spain right in our neighborhood. The flavors, the atmosphere – absolute perfection! Reasonable prices and high-quality food. Definitely worth visiting. 🎉

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 21 October 2023

Customer service needs improvement especially with handling large groups. The overall experience with FOOD was AWESOME!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2023 via mobile

Lovely venue, the Tapas menu looked fantastic but we opted for the paella which was really delicious. The staff were lovely and we had a very enjoyable lunch

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 September 2023

The personnel was friendly but seemed overwhelmed/worked Tapas not cheap, but overall rather tasteless- especially when you take the prices into consideration The wine was as bad as it gets Overall- no recommendation

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 2 September 2023

The service here was utterly awful. We had to wait over an hour for our food, we didn't get any apologies for the delay and to add to that the waiter later on asked in a rather passive aggressive tone if our food was ok....This is the second occasion that this has happened and it is safe to say we won't be visiting here again.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 30 August 2023 via mobile

The tapas were fantastic and authentic. The prawns, octopus, chorizo, and pork were top notch. Everything was flavorful and attractively presented. The sangria was lovely. The dessert was exceptional. They also had the fantastic, almond based torta of Santiago de Compostela. They kindly substituted dairy...free ice cream for me with no fuss. This is a popular spot and it could be crowded but the food was first rate.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 28 August 2023 via mobile

Looked at the reviews April 2022 when was in Southampton last but didn't get a table. Back here tonight amd luckily got in. Wow. The bread and olives woth garlic mayo superb even though I hate mayo. The tapas was superb. The meatballs, scallops, chicken...and chorizo but the pork cheeks on mash ridiculous. My only gripe os they ran out of Creme catalonia which I was looking forward to. The desserts were superb including the churros which I shared after disappointment with no creme catalonia. But all in all top drawer. Whoever says otherwise has a vendetta against this place.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

A busy Saturday lunchtime but the staff were brilliant and the tapas delicious. We will definitely be booking again.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 23 August 2023 via mobile

Honestly, was so impressed with the food here. The service at ordering and paying stage was slightly slow, but the tapas was great, tasty and well presented.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023

Visited Southampton in late July. Popped in without a reservation early Friday evening. No tables but had a lovely dinner seated at the bar. Food was very tasty, well spiced and plentiful portions. The crab cakes in particular were delicious. Service was friendly and efficient....Well worth a visit. Next time we are in Southampton, we will make a reservation to make sure we get to eat here again.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 31 July 2023

This place is brilliant for anyone wanting authentic Spanish food, fantastic wines, great service with a fabulous atmosphere. I visited here with my daughter and we both came away very happy punters. The staff were very friendly and advised on both the food dishes, what...and how many to order and on the wines. The decor gives a very traditional feel and the atmosphere casual and friendly. The restaurant itself is near the waterfront and well worth a visit.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 27 July 2023

Fantastic. Had 5 different tapas and a bottle of wine. All were outstanding! A little loud at times, but still an excellent meal!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 26 July 2023

La Regata is well worth seeking out if you’re planning an evening meal in Southampton. It’s a charming restaurant on the harbour front close to the ferry terminals with staff who all gave service with a smile. The tapas we ate were all reasonably priced...and excellent quality with some unusual items on the menu. We had Manchester cheese and crackers, cooked dates stuffed with blue cheese (delicious), pork escalope with chorizo and cheese, stuffed crepe mushrooms and fried bacalao strips all washed down with 2 bottles of the very drinkable Paso A Paso white wine. There was a great atmosphere in the restaurant with the upstairs room used when the main restaurant gets busy. Well with a visit!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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poppysim2
16 July 2019|
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Response from GrahamH2155 | Property representative |
Hi We do have gluten free options on our websites menu. We can also offer more if you ask a member of staff in the restaurant on the night. Thank you
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As far as I can remember the GF options are marked on the menu. I though it was now compulsory for all restaurants to indicate GF and other dietary requirements...
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Hi, yes they are. we got a baby 9 months old with us.
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La Regata Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5