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.
“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!”
Great atmosphere We had a fantastic evening at La Regata . The food was exellent and the staff friendly and helpfull.
Delicious and authentic tapas - highly recommended Deliciously authentic tapas and very friendly, efficient service. Every dish was perfect and came out in good time.
Superb Spanish Tapas! My girlfriend & I visited La Regata after reading the great TripAdvisor reviews.
We were not disappointed....we were in a bit... Read MoreMy girlfriend & I visited La Regata after reading the great TripAdvisor reviews.
We were not disappointed....we were in a bit of a rush as we were seeing a show at 7.30pm & we booked & arrived dead on when they opened at 5.30pm
Very quickly it got busier, so we were pleased that the food came quickly & was all superb & tasty.
We had 6 tapas between us:
Manchego Cheese
Anchovies
Pollo & Chorizo
Patatas Bravas
Salt Cod Croquettes
Pork Crackling with Apple Sauce
I had a lovely Sangria to drink, which was the best example of this drink for a long time, including when I've been recently in Spain!
Can't wait to revisit this restaurant on our next visit to Southampton. Close
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
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
Amazing place! Went to this wonderful restaurant for the first time last night. What an amazing experience. Couldn't fault the food, the... Read MoreWent to this wonderful restaurant for the first time last night. What an amazing experience. Couldn't fault the food, the service or the facilities. A great choice for me as a vegetarian in the tapas section. Would highly recommend but book early. Buzzing atmosphere, attentive staff and exceptional food made this a 5 star experience. Close
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
Great Tapas This place is brilliant for anyone wanting authentic Spanish food, fantastic wines, great service with a fabulous atmosphere.
I visited... Read MoreThis place is brilliant for anyone wanting authentic Spanish food, fantastic wines, great service with a fabulous atmosphere.
I visited here with my daughter and we both came away very happy punters. The staff were very friendly and advised on both the food dishes, what and how many to order and on the wines.
The decor gives a very traditional feel and the atmosphere casual and friendly.
The restaurant itself is near the waterfront and well worth a visit. Close
A beautiful authentic bit of Spain in Southampton La Regata enjoys a very high rating on TripAdvisor and we had high expectations, particularly since we love Spain and... Read MoreLa Regata enjoys a very high rating on TripAdvisor and we had high expectations, particularly since we love Spain and her cuisine. La Regata surpassed our expectations in every way, from the attentive service (led by Maitre D Luis) to the exceptional food. The calamari were lightly crusted and served with a wonderful aioli. The paella Valenciana was made fresh to order and loaded with chicken, chorizo and assorted seafood (prawns, clams, calamari and mussels). Our only regret is that we don’t live in Southampton——because we’d love to go to La Regata every week. Close
Friday Night Enjoyed the food here had 5 vegetarian tapas and shared the vegetable paella. Thought the tapas was really good and... Read MoreEnjoyed the food here had 5 vegetarian tapas and shared the vegetable paella. Thought the tapas was really good and would definitely return to try the rest! Angel our server was great - friendly and attentive. Not a bad location for food and nice drinks list with plenty of gin. Close
Phenomenal, don’t miss this gem Excellent choice of dishes, great wine choice.
Quality of the food was outstanding, faultless.
Wished I lived in Southampton because I... Read MoreExcellent choice of dishes, great wine choice.
Quality of the food was outstanding, faultless.
Wished I lived in Southampton because I would be there every week
One of the best meals I have ever had 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
