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!”
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!”
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!”
p0ints999
A Perfect Night Out Warm greeting on arrival with the quest to find an available table in Southampton on a Saturday night just on...Read MoreWarm greeting on arrival with the quest to find an available table in Southampton on a Saturday night just on post lockdown.
Table allocated and menus delivered. Super quick service and my friend and I enjoyed a bottle of bubbly in the sun.
When ordering another bottle, we were given a plate of olives and offered bread. A lovely gesture and others came.
As the sun went down, an offer of a blanket followed and when using the facilities, we were quickly given the key to the easy access cubicle to allow us to use the facilities quickly.
All staff were polite and professional and the hospitality from the owner was second to none.
I don't live in Southampton but on my return I will be booking a table for tapas and further bottles of bubbly.
A gem of an establishment.Close
stuarti962
Excellent, best patatas braves I have had in many years. We had a really excellent lunch at La Regata, the best patatas braves I had eaten in years-and better than...Read MoreWe had a really excellent lunch at La Regata, the best patatas braves I had eaten in years-and better than many in Spain. Everything tasted authentic and seemed nice and fresh. The Fabada Asturiana was delicious. Croquetas were lovely, but I preferred dipping them in alioli to the overly sweet chilli sauce offered. The Crema Catalana was lovely, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. We finished with coffee, two Cortados which I thought was the most ordinary part of the meal, ok, but a little disappointing given what had gone before. We'd happily return, but given the generous size of the portions of patatas braves, would only order one portion.Close
LindaD4606
Fantastic restaurant Myself and my partner visited LA regatta for the 1st time yesterday.
The staff where helpful and friendly from...Read MoreMyself and my partner visited LA regatta for the 1st time yesterday.
The staff where helpful and friendly from start to finish.
The food was fresh, very tasty and authentic.
The restaurant was clean and stylish.
Can't wait till next time.Close
librabalance
Authentic Spanish restaurant Fantastic Spanish food! Lovely décor and very friendly staff. Not in the greatest location scenically but the ambiance inside certainly...Read MoreFantastic Spanish food! Lovely décor and very friendly staff. Not in the greatest location scenically but the ambiance inside certainly makes up for it. Would be visiting again most definitely, highly recommend!Close
Laine479
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 oneClose
katetibble
Fantastic Spanish tapas Had a fantastic dinner on a Friday night here. All the tapas dishes were delicious. Service was brilliant, ambience lovely...Read MoreHad a fantastic dinner on a Friday night here. All the tapas dishes were delicious. Service was brilliant, ambience lovely and wine very good. Couldn’t fault it. Squid was my favourite dish. Melt in the mouth.Close
lamartrip
My favourite restaurant in Southampton Have come here on multiple occasions and I never leave disappointed. Great service and excellent food!
AnniB61
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
karens72630
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
Karen O.
Amazing food!!!! The tapas dishes are incredible!!! And probably the best espresso martini I've ever had. Shout out to Angel he was lovely!!
jimmer170819
Nice meal out Would highly recommended, great food and decent service. Prices are fair for the portions you get. Would go back again.
Laurajaa1
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 nightClose
