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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!”
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
Fantastic Find Spotted this on TripAdvisor and thought we would give it a try. Tapas were fantastic certainly the best I have... Read MoreSpotted this on TripAdvisor and thought we would give it a try. Tapas were fantastic certainly the best I have had in UK. Great choice and some daily specials. Authentic wine list which I thought was reasonably priced.
Super service from Angel and other staff members. Right by the entrance to the port.
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Love it! I have an amazing time every time at La Regata, not only is he food incredibly tasty but the atmosphere... Read MoreI have an amazing time every time at La Regata, not only is he food incredibly tasty but the atmosphere is so lovely, the staff couldn’t be nicer and the Malbec is jus to easy to drink. I can’t fault this place! I will be back again for sure!! Thank you for a lovely evening again last night 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
Amazing Tapas ❤️ An absolutely beautiful authentic Spanish restaurant in central Southampton!! I enjoyed a working lunch of delicious tapas.. and wish I... Read MoreAn absolutely beautiful authentic Spanish restaurant in central Southampton!! I enjoyed a working lunch of delicious tapas.. and wish I had left the car so I could enjoy some Sangria to accompany it! Lovely surroundings, beautiful food, and friendly staff! Close
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
Best in town! Yet again visited La Regata with my husband for casual few drinks and tapas. The place was full. Extremely friendly... Read MoreYet again visited La Regata with my husband for casual few drinks and tapas. The place was full. Extremely friendly staff and top quality food. I cannot find any faults in this place, the atmosphere, the staff, the food, chilled and relaxed, that’s what I would expect from unpretentious Wednesday evening. Cannot recommend La Regatta more. Close
A sheer delight Despite not having reserved a table on a busy Friday night we were greeted by the owners wife who was... Read MoreDespite not having reserved a table on a busy Friday night we were greeted by the owners wife who was charming and found a table for two at the last minute. I have eaten there before and confirm that the food was of a very high standard and the starters keeping true to authentic Spanish Tapas. Our fillet steaks were perfectly cooked to medium rare and the pepper corn sauce delicious. Angel our waiter was attentive. A great restaurant and one we will visit again. Close
One of the best restaurants in Southampton A truly excellent restaurant. The food and service are both of the highest calibre. A family run venue and a... Read MoreA truly excellent restaurant. The food and service are both of the highest calibre. A family run venue and a haven from the usual pedestrian chain restaurants. The tapas is always the choice for the family; and the regularly changed specials are always very good. Save room for coffee and dessert! 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.
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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.
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Superb What a wonderful find! Mins from hotel and what a find! A lovely lady who welcomed us. Stunning food and... Read MoreWhat a wonderful find! Mins from hotel and what a find! A lovely lady who welcomed us. Stunning food and a very cosy location. We ate lots and had a bottle of wine for about 57 pounds for us both. Will definitely return. Close
