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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!”
First Time Visitor, Five Star Experience Wanted to try something new and La Regata delivered. From the welcome to the service and the food it was... Read MoreWanted to try something new and La Regata delivered. From the welcome to the service and the food it was all top notch. Great selection of wines too at fair prices. I will be going back to try some of the other dishes. Close
Lively place! Lovely, authentic tapas! Fantastic Tapas is lovely, lively setting. We hadn't booked so had to wait 10 minutes at the bar. Very friendly,... Read MoreFantastic Tapas is lovely, lively setting. We hadn't booked so had to wait 10 minutes at the bar. Very friendly, professional, authentic Spanish staff snd a fantastic menu!
This restaurant has an interesting decor with two floors offering plenty of tables and efficient service.
The dishes we ordered were all beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend! Close
Superb Outstanding restaurant staff were extremely helpful & friendly, very traditional restaurant inside with a buzzing atmosphere, great choice of tapas... Read MoreOutstanding restaurant staff were extremely helpful & friendly, very traditional restaurant inside with a buzzing atmosphere, great choice of tapas that are a good portion size sizzling prawns are a must and the aubergines with honey and pomegranate were amazing , we will definitely be returning Close
Excellent, best patatas braves I have had in many years. We had a really excellent lunch at La Regata, the best patatas braves I had eaten in years-and better than... Read MoreWe had a really excellent lunch at La Regata, the best patatas braves I had eaten in years-and better than many in Spain. Everything tasted authentic and seemed nice and fresh. The Fabada Asturiana was delicious. Croquetas were lovely, but I preferred dipping them in alioli to the overly sweet chilli sauce offered. The Crema Catalana was lovely, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. We finished with coffee, two Cortados which I thought was the most ordinary part of the meal, ok, but a little disappointing given what had gone before. We'd happily return, but given the generous size of the portions of patatas braves, would only order one portion. Close
The best Restaurant Tapas is hands down my favourite type of cuisine ever.
I've spent many years in Spain and worked in a Paella... Read MoreTapas is hands down my favourite type of cuisine ever.
I've spent many years in Spain and worked in a Paella company. This restaurant has it all, from top quality service to incredible standards of food it had it all.
An amazing specials board always changing, guest drinks as well it truly is a perfect atmosphere and dining experience every time I go.
Perfect to introduce my partner to on our anniversary!
Couldn't reccomend highly enough to anyone!
Simply Perfect! Close
Amazing Went to La Regata for first time tonight and wow what a meal. Was met at the door by friendly... Read MoreWent to La Regata for first time tonight and wow what a meal. Was met at the door by friendly staff who showed us to our table and explained the menu. We ordered 9 dishes off the tapas menu and can honestly say it was the best tapas we’ve ever had. Service was friendly and prompt. Will definitely be going back. Can’t speak highly enough of this place. Close
Two nights in Soton Very nicely presented restaurant in an interesting building. Friendly staff and excellent authentic food.
Great food and wonderful service Great food, wonderful service. The food was really delicious and catered for meat eaters and vegans. It was fresh but... Read MoreGreat food, wonderful service. The food was really delicious and catered for meat eaters and vegans. It was fresh but came quickly after ordering. The staff were super friendly and the atmosphere was lovely Close
Anniversary meal We had a lovely anniversary meal at La Regata. The food choice weas good,and the quality excellent.Staff as usual were... Read MoreWe had a lovely anniversary meal at La Regata. The food choice weas good,and the quality excellent.Staff as usual were very attentive and helpful. Close
Dog friendly and great food So pleased to find a dog friendly restaurant in Southampton. The service was great and the food very tasty. Not... Read MoreSo pleased to find a dog friendly restaurant in Southampton. The service was great and the food very tasty. Not bad prices and a good choice of wines. Close
Amazing and authentic Spanish restaurant 👌🏼👌🏼 Such a great family run restaurants with a lively busy atmosphere. The nicest choice of wines and fresh fish. Incredible... Read MoreSuch a great family run restaurants with a lively busy atmosphere. The nicest choice of wines and fresh fish. Incredible paella. A plethora of options for tapas too! Close
Is this Southampton or Spain?! Great tapas, good value, friendly and professional. Good range of tapas, and wines by the glass - so can easily mix and match, I had prawns in... Read MoreGood range of tapas, and wines by the glass - so can easily mix and match, I had prawns in garlic with chorizo, then albondigas meat balls with a glass of white then red. Food delicious, wines very pleasant. Friendlt, professional service. Prices reasonable. Will try the paella for two next time. Advise booking - it’s rightly popular! Close
