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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!”
Amazing tapas, I would highly Amazing tapas, I would highly recommend! I would try and book a table downstairs if possible as the atmosphere is... Read MoreAmazing tapas, I would highly recommend! I would try and book a table downstairs if possible as the atmosphere is better and not so hot if it’s a warm day! Close
Incredible Amazing service as always- incredible food selection too!! All staff have very good knowledge in regards to the food.
Cocktails... Read MoreAmazing service as always- incredible food selection too!! All staff have very good knowledge in regards to the food.
Cocktails are to die for also.
We can’t think of a dish we could recommend as we would recommend it all. Close
Amazing After our most recent Spanish holiday, keen to keep the vibe going. Came on music night and had the best,... Read MoreAfter our most recent Spanish holiday, keen to keep the vibe going. Came on music night and had the best, if not better tapas than we found in rural Spain all to the tune of flamenco music. Our sever was attentive and friendly, a truly lovely evening. Close
Team Tapas night! Amazing as always, thank you! We are always thrilled to bring new customers to this restaurant , this was one... Read MoreAmazing as always, thank you! We are always thrilled to bring new customers to this restaurant , this was one of our teams first visit but won’t be her last I am sure..! Being part Spanish, I can honestly say this is my favourite Spanish restaurant outside of Spain, very authentic, great food, atmosphere, and service - hard to beat! Close
A great place for a family meal! We visited La Regata for a family graduation meal during the week. The food was fantastic, we had just a... Read MoreWe visited La Regata for a family graduation meal during the week. The food was fantastic, we had just a few tapas dishes and a seafood paella, which was just the right amount of food. I would highly recommend the chicken wings and the chorizo picante-packed full of flavour. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food comes out as it's ready do dishes do not arrive at the same time but this just contributes to the Tapas dining experience. For quality of food, the price is fantastic value. Thank you for a great evening! Close
Fantastic Tapas We called in for lunch today - 3 adults and my 11 & 12 year old children. A great selection... Read MoreWe called in for lunch today - 3 adults and my 11 & 12 year old children. A great selection of tapas. We ordered a lot of different dishes and they were all fantastic. There wasn't one dish that we didn't enjoy. My daughter is a vegetarian and there were lots of options for her, which was great. Having lived in Spain for many years, it's great to have authentic Spanish tapas again. Will definitely be back. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Thank you for a fabulous lunch! Close
Delicious food in a beautiful place! La Regata is one of our firm favourites! The food is so delicious and is always served beautifully presented and... Read MoreLa Regata is one of our firm favourites! The food is so delicious and is always served beautifully presented and tastes just as delicious! The staff are always so friendly and cater to everyone's needs. We will be returning! Thank you La Regata from another wonderful meal! Close
Wonderful Tapas place I almost gave up coming to this place for lunch, there was NO parking during lunchtime and there is the... Read MoreI almost gave up coming to this place for lunch, there was NO parking during lunchtime and there is the Boat Show going on. I ended up parking at West Quay shopping mall, walked 7 minutes, and it was worth it.
I ordered 3 Tapas dishes: Cerdo Relleno, Sardinas A La Plancha, Pimientos De Padron, they were delicious just like they do it in Spain. Finished the meal with Tarta De Santiago & coffee.
The service was very good too. Funny, I am finishing my England trip with a Spanish Tapas meal! Close
Authentic Spanish restaurant Fantastic Spanish food! Lovely décor and very friendly staff. Not in the greatest location scenically but the ambiance inside certainly... Read MoreFantastic Spanish food! Lovely décor and very friendly staff. Not in the greatest location scenically but the ambiance inside certainly makes up for it. Would be visiting again most definitely, highly recommend! Close
Superb restaurant Fantastic food and service!! Can not fault, one of my favourites in Southampton, would highly recommend!! Best tapas!
Nice meal out Would highly recommended, great food and decent service. Prices are fair for the portions you get. Would go back again.
Best food we have had in ages This makes not going on holiday not quite so bad. The sun was shining, we sat outside & ordered a... Read MoreThis makes not going on holiday not quite so bad. The sun was shining, we sat outside & ordered a bunch of Food. The pork was excellent, dates incredible, prawns perfect.
We are really picky eaters and this was great.
Wine was Too Close
