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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!”
Delicious Tapas
“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!”
Highly Recommend
“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!”
Spain in Southampton
“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!”
Authentic Paella
“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.”
Best Ever Sangria
“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!”
Whole Suckling Pig
“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!”
734anitae
Evening Meal This was our 3rd visit in just a few months
The food is absolutely. amazing. It is so
delicious and the...Read MoreThis was our 3rd visit in just a few months
The food is absolutely. amazing. It is so
delicious and the staff are so
friendly and nice
Going again this Thursday and am really looking forward to itClose
Voyage41062181580
Never fails to impress Love this place and try to visit a couple of times a year. Went yesterday for the first time since...Read MoreLove this place and try to visit a couple of times a year. Went yesterday for the first time since lockdown and it was as lovely as ever - ham croquettes were particularly amazing! The restaurant is in a lovely setting and has a rustic, natural feel to it. Only historic complaint was the proximity of tables as it gets too cosy for our liking, but this has been resolved as a nice upshot of the new restrictions! Never fails to impress and hands down the best tapas in Southampton, and has been for a long time.Close
Deaky28
Amazing tapas Had the most amazing tapas here with such a lovely warm welcome and great service throughout, thank you
TimeTraveler_800
Wonderful Tapas! We stumbled across this little gem of a restaurant while visiting Southampton prior to a cruise of the British Isles....Read MoreWe stumbled across this little gem of a restaurant while visiting Southampton prior to a cruise of the British Isles. Excellent selection and quality of tapas dishes. Lovely atmosphere and prompt but not rushed service. Would definitely return if we visit Southampton again!Close
Mirainfflur
Unreal food The best tapas we’ve had in the UK by far. Lovely atmosphere, astonishing food and good service. A wide range...Read MoreThe best tapas we’ve had in the UK by far. Lovely atmosphere, astonishing food and good service. A wide range of tapas to choose from with plenty of vegetarian options also. Absolutely nothing to fault about La Regata, a must if you’re in the area.Close
Annajrs
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
countessc2017
Certainly will be returning Food is excellent, service is spark, restaurant is a lovely environment. Brilliant work! Goats cheese is wonderful.
Nicholas308
Lunchtime tapas Very lovely tapas lunch and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The weather last Saturday was pretty awful and...Read MoreVery lovely tapas lunch and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The weather last Saturday was pretty awful and although we had booked outside they very kindly without fuss accommodated inside. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the Muga rose.Close
lindan166
almost excellent Can't score it a full 5 / 5 excellent as there was quite a wait for the food to arrive....Read MoreCan't score it a full 5 / 5 excellent as there was quite a wait for the food to arrive. A great choice of delicious tapas on offer and lovely friendly service. We would definitely eat here again.Close
MattDwnr
Excellent Tapas Wonderful food and service. Tapas was delicious and Angel was a great host for the evening! Would definitely come again!
stuarti962
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
Geoff B.
Visiting Hampshire- La Regata Our friends were taking us from Arlesford to Southampton for an Italian treat, this place was next door and we...Read MoreOur friends were taking us from Arlesford to Southampton for an Italian treat, this place was next door and we had a pre lunch drink, good friendly staff and a large range of drinks, a very Spanish feel to the place and what looked like a large range of Tapa's, although not very busy, we spent a very pleasant hour and will come back for Tapa's another time, well worth a visit.Close
