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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!”
Best Patatas Bravas ever We visited as a family after my son's Graduation and I'm so glad we did. The food is of a... Read MoreWe visited as a family after my son's Graduation and I'm so glad we did. The food is of a very high standard and really delicious and authentic. We particularly like the patatas bravas and the arroz con choritzo - we would definitely go again. Close
Brilliant meal Walked in here to enquire about a table for two, slight frown from the waiter that we hadn't booked, but... Read MoreWalked in here to enquire about a table for two, slight frown from the waiter that we hadn't booked, but they fitted us in. It was fairly empty when we arrived, but we were amazed that in the end, every table on both floors was in use, and on a Monday evening too!
We ordered from the Tapas menu, and the food was fantastic. Fully expected it to come out in dribs and drabs as was indicated on the menu that it is served when ready and may not all come at the same time, but ours came together. pleasanlty stuffed!
Wouldn't hesitate to recomment to anyone, or to go here again on our next trip to Southampton. Close
Top night out 👍 Good atmosphere, nice choice of Tapas or main menu, good service and cold beer with very tasty food. A top... Read MoreGood atmosphere, nice choice of Tapas or main menu, good service and cold beer with very tasty food. A top night our I would recommend anyone to try this out. Close
Wonderful Tapas I enjoy Spanish food and have tried a fair few tapas restaurants in my time and La Regatta is one... Read MoreI enjoy Spanish food and have tried a fair few tapas restaurants in my time and La Regatta is one of my favourites.
We ordered two to three items each to share from an extensive menu, and there was plenty of food for everyone which all arrived very quickly. The quality of the food was excellent and the flavours were amazing.
To top it all, it's an attractive environment with attentive staff (although some of them couldn't pronounce the dishes correctly!) and it's good value for money.
I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Southampton. Close
Superb restaurant Fantastic food and service!! Can not fault, one of my favourites in Southampton, would highly recommend!! Best tapas!
Excellent tapas This restaurant is in a lovely old building. The tapas menu is good - the food was excellent and the... Read MoreThis restaurant is in a lovely old building. The tapas menu is good - the food was excellent and the wine list all Spanish. The waiter was very knowledgeable about the wine list and recommended some excellent wines to us. Staff very friendly, we had a lovely evening there on a short visit to Southampton. Thoroughly recommended. Close
Nice Spanish Vegetarian Tapas We had booked a table, and we were seated immediately by the window, when we arrived. We already knew in... Read MoreWe had booked a table, and we were seated immediately by the window, when we arrived. We already knew in advance what we wanted and ordered six vegetarian tapas, i.e. Patatas Bravas, Champinones Al Ajillo, Pimientos De Padron, Queso De Cabra, Piquillo Picante, and Berenjena. They all arrived pretty quickly. Except for the potato and the mushroom tapas, these rest tasted pretty good. The potatoes were a little tasteless on the other hand, and the mushrooms tapa was somewhat basic. The service was good. The water wasn't chilled however, as they hadn't enough fridge space. £41.20 in total. 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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Great food and wonderful service Great food, wonderful service. The food was really delicious and catered for meat eaters and vegans. It was fresh but... Read MoreGreat food, wonderful service. The food was really delicious and catered for meat eaters and vegans. It was fresh but came quickly after ordering. The staff were super friendly and the atmosphere was lovely Close
Superb Outstanding restaurant staff were extremely helpful & friendly, very traditional restaurant inside with a buzzing atmosphere, great choice of tapas... Read MoreOutstanding restaurant staff were extremely helpful & friendly, very traditional restaurant inside with a buzzing atmosphere, great choice of tapas that are a good portion size sizzling prawns are a must and the aubergines with honey and pomegranate were amazing , we will definitely be returning Close
Celebrating our Anniversary We took a chance and booked a table at La Regata to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary on the 12th. Although... Read MoreWe took a chance and booked a table at La Regata to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary on the 12th. Although the restaurant was very busy as it was “Valentines Weekend” the staff were very attentive friendly and efficient. The quality of the food was superb and the portions generous
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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