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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!”
Excellent. At 8pm on a Friday evening without a reservation we found a packed restaurant with the only seating options being... Read MoreAt 8pm on a Friday evening without a reservation we found a packed restaurant with the only seating options being the bar or a table and hard bench seats by the door. We opted for the latter.
Service was a little slow, we waited around 30 minutes for the food to arrive, no doubt due to the volume of diners in the packed restaurant.
We ordered four different tapas from the extensive menu and all were very good. Well presented, a good sized portion for the price, and most importantly all were very tasty.
Many so called Spanish Tapas restaurants in the UK have an assortment of dishes on their menus that bear no relationship to their namesakes in Spain. As far as we could see every dish on La Regata's menu was exactly what we would expect to find in a tapas bar anywhere in Spain.
Very, very good. Highly Recommended. 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
Lovely Restaurant This is a really lovely restaurant. The atmosphere and the decor is great and you do genuinely feel like you... Read MoreThis is a really lovely restaurant. The atmosphere and the decor is great and you do genuinely feel like you could be in Spain. I didn't have Tapas, although that was my intention. Instead, I picked the Hake from the specials board and it was great. Service was great and the folks were really friendly. I will definitely go back next time I'm in Southampton. Close
Excellent Tapas! We visited after celebrating our daughters graduation and I picked the venue because I remembered eating here many years ago... Read MoreWe visited after celebrating our daughters graduation and I picked the venue because I remembered eating here many years ago when under different ownership. I checked the reviews but still could not know if it would live up to my expectations. It was a lovely experience then and I am pleased to say it was a really enjoyable lunch yesterday. A selection of Tapas, Vegetarian Paella and garlic bread were all excellent and service was speedy and attentive. Good selection of options for vegetarians or at least enough to satisfy my daughter who often finds menus really limited. Close
Lovely restaurant Beautiful restaurant from the decor to the food. We went with the waiters recommendation which didn’t disappoint. The only small... Read MoreBeautiful restaurant from the decor to the food. We went with the waiters recommendation which didn’t disappoint. The only small fault I would say is some of the staff didn’t seem friendly like front of house staff should be. I have been in the catering trade so felt that could have been improved. Other than that I would go back and I would recommend this restaurant to others. 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
Great atmosphere, food and service Booked online a week or so before and glad we did as the seafront and this restaurant was packed with... Read MoreBooked online a week or so before and glad we did as the seafront and this restaurant was packed with visitors to the Sea Work exhibition close by.
The restaurant coped admirably and all credit to the entire team. Every cover was taken and more arrived only to be turned away.
We had a selection of tapas dishes including crab cakes, chicken chorizo, Iberian ham croquets, olives and others. Washed down with a bottle of Acantus White. Delicious and really nicely presented.
Our bill for tapas and desserts for 2 persons came to £68 or so. Good value.
Service was excellent for such a busy period and all with a smile and great attitude.
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Amazing food and friendly atmosphere Went for my husband's birthday and had an absolutely lovely meal, as always, can never fault the food, staff and... Read MoreWent for my husband's birthday and had an absolutely lovely meal, as always, can never fault the food, staff and atmosphere. We were served by a really nice waiter called Gabriel who made us feel very welcome. Thanks again for the lovely food and service, already looking forward to our next visit! Close
Thankful, we were fitted in. Visited Southampton in late July. Popped in without a reservation early Friday evening. No tables but had a lovely dinner... Read MoreVisited Southampton in late July. Popped in without a reservation early Friday evening. No tables but had a lovely dinner seated at the bar. Food was very tasty, well spiced and plentiful portions. The crab cakes in particular were delicious. Service was friendly and efficient. Well worth a visit. Next time we are in Southampton, we will make a reservation to make sure we get to eat here again. Close
Nice night Visited on a Saturday night and was busy and buzzing. The staff are busy but very friendly and welcoming. The... Read MoreVisited on a Saturday night and was busy and buzzing. The staff are busy but very friendly and welcoming. The food is really nice and had squid and spicy prawns. They do big plates which is a nice option. I had a lovely mojito but felt nine pounds a bit steep in price. Apart from that really nice meal and experience. Close
Great first visit. We visited for lunch today and had a really pleasant visit.
The staff were friendly and the menu had an excellent... Read MoreWe visited for lunch today and had a really pleasant visit.
The staff were friendly and the menu had an excellent choice for all tastes.
All the dishes we chose were delicious and the drinks really nice.
The restaurant was clean and had a lovely atmosphere and we all enjoyed our time here.
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Great food Tapas menu is really great. Food was delicious service was great. One of our favourite restaurants in Southampton
