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“My boyfriend and I decided to treat ourselves to some tapas and wine over the past weekend and I must say that we absolutely loved our experience from the moment we walked in until we left. Have visited La Regata in the past with my family and was so happy that I managed to visit this lovely restaurant and have another amazing evening again. The food is always so fresh and delicious and of course best accompanied by their great range of wines! This place is the perfect spot for any occasion, will be back again soon! Thank you La Regata!”
“I have been coming to this restaurant for well over 5 years now and I can safely say it has never been anything other than excellent! The decor is beautiful and you instantly feel like your in Spain, the food is fresh and exciting and it is always hard to decide what dishes to have. The service is always friendly and not overbearing in any way it is a must for any lover of Spanish Cuisine!”
“Nestled in the heart of Southampton, La Regata Restaurant offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience that seamlessly blends flavours, ambiance, and service. With an array of delightful tapas and a carefully curated wine selection, this charming establishment creates an unforgettable dining journey.”
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“Me and my husband chose to dine at the restaurant for the first time when we had family visiting. The atmosphere of the restaurant is so warming and friendly and really does make you feel like you are in Spain! We noticed the menu had soo many options to choose from and many quite different from what we have seen before. We tasted over 12 tapas dishes and there wasn’t one we didn’t like! We especially liked the king prawns in spicy garlic sauce and the chicken wings however all of it was absolutely delicious! The service was also excellent we will definitely be going back and recommend to our friends and family!”
“One of the most wonderful meals we’ve ever had. This has to be one of the nicest restaurants in the south of England. The outlook is great, atmosphere lovely, very Spanish, nice view of the docks, with superb friendly service and absolutely stunning Spanish food. Superb!”
“Our kids love this place, great menu and great tapas. Service is always excellent and the owner often comes out and chats to the kids about the food and Spain. The paella is awesome and very similar to southern Spanish varieties. Some lovely dishes too that are not often found in England, the octopus bravas for instance. Being a Tapas bar/restaurant this place is also perfect for an ice cold beer in the summer accompanied by a plate of olives, or other basic tapas.”
“Perfect selection of tasty Tapas, lovely Spanish feeling, and friendly staff. We met up with two dear friends for a catch up over lunch. We ordered Sangria which I have to say was one of the best ever. Enjoyed a great selection of freshly cooked tapas on a sunny summer’s day – perfect !! if you haven’t eaten at this lovely place, then you need to. You will not be disappointed. Thanks, La Regata and see you soon!”
“I visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening for my best friends birthday. The restaurant had an authentic and cosey decor which was extremely welcoming. We had a large party of 20 people and the majority of us had the suckling pig. This was absolutely mind-blowing. Everyone was taking pictures because it looked wonderful but as soon as they started eating everyone was awestruck. Not only did the pig look amazing, but the taste was also out of this world. The meat was succulent and was falling apart on the fork. The potatoes were cooked in rosemary and salt and were excellent as well!”
A Good Night Out This Spanish Tapas bar has a pleasant interior with a ground floor and additional space on a mezzanine level. We... Read MoreThis Spanish Tapas bar has a pleasant interior with a ground floor and additional space on a mezzanine level. We had charcuterie, tortilla and croquettes, all of which we very much enjoyed. We were less keen on a dish with dates that were encased in breadcrumbs, but this was just a matter of personal taste. The service was very good.
We visited quite early in the evening on a weekday and the restaurant wasn't full but still had a good atmosphere. Close
Delicious lunchtime Tapas A very dear friend and I met up for a Tapas lunch with some delicious Sangria. We were served our... Read MoreA very dear friend and I met up for a Tapas lunch with some delicious Sangria. We were served our Tapas and Sangria very promptly. The food was well cooked, tasty and we enjoyed every mouthful in a very relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a lovely place to lunch in Southampton. Try it, you won’t be disappointed ! Close
Birthday meal Had the most fantastic meal on Friday night to celebrate my husbands 50th with our family, Krasi and the team... Read MoreHad the most fantastic meal on Friday night to celebrate my husbands 50th with our family, Krasi and the team couldn’t do enough before hand and on the night to ensure everything was special and the food was fantastic. Close
Brilliant meal Walked in here to enquire about a table for two, slight frown from the waiter that we hadn't booked, but... Read MoreWalked in here to enquire about a table for two, slight frown from the waiter that we hadn't booked, but they fitted us in. It was fairly empty when we arrived, but we were amazed that in the end, every table on both floors was in use, and on a Monday evening too!
We ordered from the Tapas menu, and the food was fantastic. Fully expected it to come out in dribs and drabs as was indicated on the menu that it is served when ready and may not all come at the same time, but ours came together. pleasanlty stuffed!
Wouldn't hesitate to recomment to anyone, or to go here again on our next trip to Southampton. Close
Another great tapas evening in La Regata Our third visit to La Regata and another great evening where our small group of friends enjoyed a variety of... Read MoreOur third visit to La Regata and another great evening where our small group of friends enjoyed a variety of dishes from the tapas menu. All were extremely good.
Prompt service from the kitchen and delivered to the table with a flourish by our waiter, Angel.
Very good atmosphere, good food and the drinks are not over the top price wise. It does pay to book in advance if you want a table at peak times.
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Amazing Amazing and delicious food also the service it’s great too
We booked a table on Saturday night we’re a bit... Read MoreAmazing 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 !! Close
Nice Spanish Vegetarian Tapas We had booked a table, and we were seated immediately by the window, when we arrived. We already knew in... Read MoreWe had booked a table, and we were seated immediately by the window, when we arrived. We already knew in advance what we wanted and ordered six vegetarian tapas, i.e. Patatas Bravas, Champinones Al Ajillo, Pimientos De Padron, Queso De Cabra, Piquillo Picante, and Berenjena. They all arrived pretty quickly. Except for the potato and the mushroom tapas, these rest tasted pretty good. The potatoes were a little tasteless on the other hand, and the mushrooms tapa was somewhat basic. The service was good. The water wasn't chilled however, as they hadn't enough fridge space. £41.20 in total. Close
Excellent authentic food and service. Great atmosphere! I have wanted to visit this restaurant for a long time and was so happy I managed to book a... Read MoreI have wanted to visit this restaurant for a long time and was so happy I managed to book a table for my family and myself. First things first, I loved the look of the restaurant inside! Felt like I was back on holiday in Barcelona or Seville. Despite it being incredibly busy the service was super, with the waiters being very attentive. The first time we asked for the bill, they did forget, but no matter, we understood as the place was full and they apologised.
The food was amazing! We all ate from the tapas menu and enjoyed every dish :) absolutely loved the sangria too!
I will definitely be back :) Close
Top night out 👍 Good atmosphere, nice choice of Tapas or main menu, good service and cold beer with very tasty food. A top... Read MoreGood atmosphere, nice choice of Tapas or main menu, good service and cold beer with very tasty food. A top night our I would recommend anyone to try this out. Close
Mums 70th for 22 people 5/5 for this absolutely great authentic Spanish restaurant. Our party of 22 had delicious food, amazing personal service and very... Read More5/5 for this absolutely great authentic Spanish restaurant. Our party of 22 had delicious food, amazing personal service and very affordable.
Many of our party had the Pollo Chiclana and all raved about it. My daughter and I shared tapas plates which were delightful.
Highly recommend and I can’t wait to return as a couple. Krasi and his team were amazing - thank you so much! Close
Loved it Had an assortment of tapas and loved it!! Goat cheese on bread with balsamic & carmelized onion & pine nuts... Read MoreHad an assortment of tapas and loved it!! Goat cheese on bread with balsamic & carmelized onion & pine nuts = FABULOUS!! Prawns in garlic oil were FANTASTIC!! Crab cakes were the special on this day and they were DELICIOUS!! Loved the food, so full of flavors that my taste buds were doing a happy dance! Excited to be going back tonight for a dinner of exciting new dishes and live music. Bence was awesome and we had a fun filled lunch with him and all of the La Regada folks. Decor is unique & relaxing. This place is a “MUST DO” when in Southampton!! No, I do not work here, just visiting from USA but I can’t wait to come back! Close
Wonderful Tapas in Southampton Fantastic. Had 5 different tapas and a bottle of wine. All were outstanding! A little loud at times, but still... Read MoreFantastic. Had 5 different tapas and a bottle of wine. All were outstanding! A little loud at times, but still an excellent meal! Close
