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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!”
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
This was our first visit to This was our first visit to La Regata based on a recommend and reviews I’d seen on line. Was apprehensive... Read MoreThis was our first visit to La Regata based on a recommend and reviews I’d seen on line. Was apprehensive in lock down being a first visit as a couple. Was very professional with all the safety procedures in place. The food and service was amazing. Every single dish was delicious. Great atmosphere even in the current circumstances. It’s become one of our favourite restaurants and we will definitely be returning! Close
So yummy 🤤 and spoiled I went to La Regata with my partner. We had an event to celebrate. The staff and chef’s accommodated to... Read MoreI went to La Regata with my partner. We had an event to celebrate. The staff and chef’s accommodated to my needs as I am vegan and have milk intolerance. Once I shared it with the staff, they were happy to prepare my main course without affecting my allergies. Really pleased and definitely became one of my favourite places. Close
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
Dog friendly and great food So pleased to find a dog friendly restaurant in Southampton. The service was great and the food very tasty. Not... Read MoreSo pleased to find a dog friendly restaurant in Southampton. The service was great and the food very tasty. Not bad prices and a good choice of wines. Close
Birthday lunch Visited with family for lunch, food was delicious as always! Great range of tapas. I'm vegetarian and there are really... Read MoreVisited with family for lunch, food was delicious as always! Great range of tapas. I'm vegetarian and there are really good veggie options. Brilliant service, staff are friendly and helpful - special thanks to Bence for looking after us! Can't fault La Ragata and can't wait to go back :-) Close
Great Tapas and Paella Lovely venue, the Tapas menu looked fantastic but we opted for the paella which was really delicious. The staff were... Read MoreLovely venue, the Tapas menu looked fantastic but we opted for the paella which was really delicious. The staff were lovely and we had a very enjoyable lunch Close
What a fantastic night As always the food was amazing and the staff extremely friendly. I would like to thank the Management for making... Read MoreAs always the food was amazing and the staff extremely friendly. I would like to thank the Management for making it such a lovely evening. It's great to see an Independant Restaurant doing so well. Keep it up. Close
Superb Table of 16 of us, food was absolutely brilliant and service was great throughout. Would highly recommend.
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, I would highly Amazing tapas, I would highly recommend! I would try and book a table downstairs if possible as the atmosphere is... Read MoreAmazing tapas, I would highly recommend! I would try and book a table downstairs if possible as the atmosphere is better and not so hot if it’s a warm day! Close
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.
Very, very good. Highly Recommended. Close
