Reviews

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.

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The perfect spot for any occasion

“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!”

Best Mediterranean restaurant in Southampton as featured on Travel Regrets

“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.”

Read the full blog here https://travelregrets.com/best-mediterranean-restaurants-in-southampton/

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!”

  • JuliaA368
    5 star rating

    Faultless I booked La Regata for a group of 21 people for a university reunion (we graduated in 1980). Everything was... Read More

    sarah r.
    5 star rating

    Wedding lunch We went to La Regatta for our wedding lunch and had a fantastic experience.
    The pre planning was good and everything...
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    d_mason_444
    4 star rating

    Dinner with friends Lovely food and good service despite being busy… we sat in the street, which we started to regret when the... Read More

    SmilerMick
    5 star rating

    Celebrating our Anniversary We took a chance and booked a table at La Regata to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary on the 12th. Although... Read More

  • Eeeckythump
    5 star rating

    Great Tapas and Paella Lovely venue, the Tapas menu looked fantastic but we opted for the paella which was really delicious. The staff were... Read More

    jessbrown1986
    5 star rating

    Best place to eat in Southampton! Quite honestly my favourite place to eat in Southampton. The food is 100% authentic and unbelievably delicious. The atmosphere is... Read More

    Moms2cool99
    5 star rating

    Loved it Had an assortment of tapas and loved it!! Goat cheese on bread with balsamic & carmelized onion & pine nuts... Read More

    constantin40
    5 star rating

    Lunch food Thanks for your food..delicious..Yummy..tasty paella then Spain...Well done..!!!..shame I can't eat churros but next time I will order frist..:)))))))

  • AnniB61
    5 star rating

    Best in town! Yet again visited La Regata with my husband for casual few drinks and tapas. The place was full. Extremely friendly... Read More

    John R.
    5 star rating

    Two nights in Soton Very nicely presented restaurant in an interesting building. Friendly staff and excellent authentic food.

    norfolkbroad75
    5 star rating

    Excellent tapas This restaurant is in a lovely old building. The tapas menu is good - the food was excellent and the... Read More

    peterwV975TL
    5 star rating

    Excellent. At 8pm on a Friday evening without a reservation we found a packed restaurant with the only seating options being... Read More