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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!”
Outstanding Popped in on the off chance. Made to feel like family. The food and service was exemplary even though the... Read MorePopped in on the off chance. Made to feel like family. The food and service was exemplary even though the restaurant was full. I cannot recommend this place enough. 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
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
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
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.
You wont be disappointed! 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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We went for the meze for our We went for the meze for our lunch with 5 dishes between the two of us. Each dish was delicious... Read MoreWe went for the meze for our lunch with 5 dishes between the two of us. Each dish was delicious and very nicely presented. I confess I wasn’t sure what to expect as I was never that sure a) if the place was open and b) what to expect when we got inside. We were pleasantly surprised on all counts. Will definitely go again and would definitely recommend it. Close
A great place for a family meal! We visited La Regata for a family graduation meal during the week. The food was fantastic, we had just a... Read MoreWe visited La Regata for a family graduation meal during the week. The food was fantastic, we had just a few tapas dishes and a seafood paella, which was just the right amount of food. I would highly recommend the chicken wings and the chorizo picante-packed full of flavour. The staff were friendly and helpful. The food comes out as it's ready do dishes do not arrive at the same time but this just contributes to the Tapas dining experience. For quality of food, the price is fantastic value. Thank you for a great evening! Close
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
night out I love this restaurant, it is the best Spanish meal ever, we had five tapas between two of us, we... Read MoreI love this restaurant, it is the best Spanish meal ever, we had five tapas between two of us, we could have probably managed one more, the pork belly was fantastic as were the prawns in garlic, we also had potatoes, mushrooms, and some bread with balsamic and garlic mayo, if you are in Southampton don't miss this one Close
Lovely evening We had a family meal here to celebrate my son’s graduation. We were treated so well, just the right amount... Read MoreWe had a family meal here to celebrate my son’s graduation. We were treated so well, just the right amount of attention. We had a mix of tapas which all arrived piping hot and was delicious. Desserts and coffee were great and all in all it was a lovely evening. Would definitely visit again. Close
Incredible host Angel is an asset to La Regata, if you ever have the fortune of having him as a waiter he... Read MoreAngel is an asset to La Regata, if you ever have the fortune of having him as a waiter he will enhance your evening. He made us feel very welcome, fantastic service, incredible food and a great experience. Close
