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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!”
“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 Place Had a family reunion meal there for six of us, food was fab, well cooked and authentic. Well presented venue... Read MoreHad a family reunion meal there for six of us, food was fab, well cooked and authentic. Well presented venue with rustic and warm feel to it. Staff were great, efficient and friendly. Highly recommend to all. 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
Excellent tapas The food was fantastic, we couldn’t pick a favourite dish out of everything we tried. We had a variety of... Read MoreThe food was fantastic, we couldn’t pick a favourite dish out of everything we tried. We had a variety of meat and fish tapas dishes and they were all excellent. The service was also super, really friendly and not rushed at all Close
Excellent Tapas Wonderful food and service. Tapas was delicious and Angel was a great host for the evening! Would definitely come again!
Superb dinner Went to La Regata for an evening meal. Food was excellent, so tasty and good value. Decor is so interesting... Read MoreWent to La Regata for an evening meal. Food was excellent, so tasty and good value. Decor is so interesting and very cosy and service is impeccable. I wanted a dry rose wine and I was given tasters of all 3 of the ones that they sold! Bence and the ladies assisting him are doing an amazing job and we will definitely visit again. Can’t wait!! 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
Loved it Had an assortment of tapas and loved it!! Goat cheese on bread with balsamic & carmelized onion & pine nuts... Read MoreHad an assortment of tapas and loved it!! Goat cheese on bread with balsamic & carmelized onion & pine nuts = FABULOUS!! Prawns in garlic oil were FANTASTIC!! Crab cakes were the special on this day and they were DELICIOUS!! Loved the food, so full of flavors that my taste buds were doing a happy dance! Excited to be going back tonight for a dinner of exciting new dishes and live music. Bence was awesome and we had a fun filled lunch with him and all of the La Regada folks. Decor is unique & relaxing. This place is a “MUST DO” when in Southampton!! No, I do not work here, just visiting from USA but I can’t wait to come back! Close
Incredible food Wow, this is now my favourite restaurant in Southampton. The food was incredible- so impressed.
Wine list is great, staff... Read MoreWow, this is now my favourite restaurant in Southampton. The food was incredible- so impressed.
Wine list is great, staff very friendly, reasonable prices, great atmosphere inside restaurant. Close
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
Delicious lunchtime Tapas A very dear friend and I met up for a Tapas lunch with some delicious Sangria. We were served our... Read MoreA very dear friend and I met up for a Tapas lunch with some delicious Sangria. We were served our Tapas and Sangria very promptly. The food was well cooked, tasty and we enjoyed every mouthful in a very relaxed atmosphere. Definitely a lovely place to lunch in Southampton. Try it, you won’t be disappointed ! Close
Lovey Lovey meal with my dad and step mum and brother lovey hot food and quick sevis and nice stuff and... Read MoreLovey meal with my dad and step mum and brother lovey hot food and quick sevis and nice stuff and good loo Close
An eating experience My girlfriend and I love this restaurant. The food always tastes fantastic, the staff are always welcoming and really help... Read MoreMy girlfriend and I love this restaurant. The food always tastes fantastic, the staff are always welcoming and really help differentiate La Regata from other restaurants with the pride they take in delivering service.
Normally I'm not keen on restaurants, typically you pay a lot for food you could whip up at home and you always feel like they're trying to move you through the process to get you out the door and get someone else at the table.
At La Regata, the food is brilliant and the staff ensure you're evening is special. They provide a fantastic experience.
Book and try it yourself! Close
