We are very proud of the great reviews we have received on Tripadvisor from our happy customers over the years. Thank you for anyone who has taken the time to post a review, we always take on board your feedback.
“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!”
La Regatta awesome experience The food was absolutely gorgeous and they also had gluten-free options, that I absolutely loved. The staff was friendly and... Read MoreThe food was absolutely gorgeous and they also had gluten-free options, that I absolutely loved. The staff was friendly and could not do enough for us all. We definitely going again. Close
Sandra S/ Caddick We went to this lovely restaurant whilst spending a few days in Southampton. We Went on Tuesday evening. Greeted by... Read MoreWe went to this lovely restaurant whilst spending a few days in Southampton. We Went on Tuesday evening. Greeted by very friendly staff and seated really quickly. The food,service, cleanliness were spot on. But our evening was made extra special by our waitress Natalia. What a lovely person, advising us on our choice,involving us in conversation she is a credit to your Restaurant. Well done and see you again when next in Southampton... Close
Great atmosphere We had a fantastic evening at La Regata . The food was exellent and the staff friendly and helpfull.
2 of us went for supper: very 2 of us went for supper: very pleasant staff and good ambience. Food was great and the crispy pork wonderful
Birthday meal Went to la regatta Friday night for my birthday meal with friends and all throughly enjoyed our meals, service was... Read MoreWent to la regatta Friday night for my birthday meal with friends and all throughly enjoyed our meals, service was excellent and the sangria went down really well would recommend and will be going back again Close
Great food Great Paella for sharing, worth the 40 minutes wait as it’s cooked to order. Definitely would return.
Such a great place! Lovely tapas and atmosphere! Ate there last night and weren’t disappointed. Tapas is our favourite food and we love Barcelona and some of the... Read MoreAte there last night and weren’t disappointed. Tapas is our favourite food and we love Barcelona and some of the London Spanish restaurant. La Regata is absolutely lovely. Decor is great - really authentic! The palm tree inside is a great touch! Food is brilliant! So glad we went and if we are in Southampton again we will definitely pay it another visit! Close
Superb place for Tapas Staying at the Pig round the corner we wanted somewhere for a tasty lunch after some shopping
La Regattta is a... Read MoreStaying at the Pig round the corner we wanted somewhere for a tasty lunch after some shopping
La Regattta is a lovely place and layout
Angel our waiter was very friendly and helpful
We shared 5 Tapas and some bread / aioli
Mushrooms, crab cakes, wrapped dates, croquettes and goats cheese
Probably the best Tapas we have ever had outside Spain
A Real find and lovely place Close
Amazing tapas Had the most amazing tapas here with such a lovely warm welcome and great service throughout, thank you
A truly amazing restaurant Regularly have had the pleasure of dinning at this exceptional restaurant; which has been a valued part of the city's... Read MoreRegularly have had the pleasure of dinning at this exceptional restaurant; which has been a valued part of the city's dinning scene for many years.
Visited with my family again in November 2020 before lockdown #3; and was glad we did so.
The staff are friendly, welcoming and attentive.
The food is of a very high standard; and brings back warm memories of traveling throughout Spain. Two to three tapas dishes are usually more than enough per person; the difficulty you have is choosing between them. The pork ribs are amazing!
The bar has a great selection of wines and beers; however would highly recommend the Sangria.
This shall be the first restaurant I return to dine in once our county gets over C-19! Close
Amazing All Round Group of 7 for a family birthday. Friendly and knowledgeable staff provided great service.
The menu was varied and interesting... Read MoreGroup of 7 for a family birthday. Friendly and knowledgeable staff provided great service.
The menu was varied and interesting with lots of options other than typical tapas staples.
The food was excellent quality, some of the best Tapas we have had outside of Spain!
The atmosphere was rustic, inviting and warm and it was a highly enjoyable meal al round. Close
Would definately go again Really good food, great service and not too expensive. Although it was a Saturday night we were not rushed to... Read MoreReally good food, great service and not too expensive. Although it was a Saturday night we were not rushed to vacate the table and it was a nice relaxed atmosphere. Close
