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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!”
Wonderful Paella Valenciana I visited La Regata recently and had a lovely meal. Having recently returned from Madrid, I visted La Regata for... Read MoreI visited La Regata recently and had a lovely meal. Having recently returned from Madrid, I visted La Regata for a taste of authentic Paella and was not dissapointed. The service was excellent and the food was incredible. I would highly recommend La Regata Close
Incredible food! Recently visited on a busy Saturday night with friends and we had such a great evening! We shared lots of... Read MoreRecently visited on a busy Saturday night with friends and we had such a great evening! We shared lots of tapas and has wine, prosecco and a cocktail and thoroughly enjoyed all of it! The food is incredible, every dish just got better! Highly recommend the dates, and they had a special bean dish on which was delicious! Can't wait to go back! Close
Amazing Amazing and delicious food also the service it’s great too
We booked a table on Saturday night we’re a bit... Read MoreAmazing and delicious food also the service it’s great too
We booked a table on Saturday night we’re a bit disappointed at the beginning ( been waiting more then 45 min for 3 tapas ) but there was a great service from a young lady her name it’s Estrela ( not sure if I spelled it correct) as we been waiting for a long time for our food to come out we had a lovey chat with the young waiter! Very happy with the service and the food.
Didn’t had the chance to thanks the waiter for being patient with us , but hopefully we’ll be back soon for some taps and good service !! 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
A Good Night Out This Spanish Tapas bar has a pleasant interior with a ground floor and additional space on a mezzanine level. We... Read MoreThis Spanish Tapas bar has a pleasant interior with a ground floor and additional space on a mezzanine level. We had charcuterie, tortilla and croquettes, all of which we very much enjoyed. We were less keen on a dish with dates that were encased in breadcrumbs, but this was just a matter of personal taste. The service was very good.
We visited quite early in the evening on a weekday and the restaurant wasn't full but still had a good atmosphere. Close
Wonderful meal A funky tapas place, the food was so delicious and the staff were really friendly. My friend and I over... Read MoreA funky tapas place, the food was so delicious and the staff were really friendly. My friend and I over ordered a bit and they were kind enough to box things up for us. Close
Outstanding food, best tapas! Absolutely amazing food, completely exceeded our expectations. The staff were friendly and helpful, atmosphere was very enjoyable and the food... Read MoreAbsolutely amazing food, completely exceeded our expectations. The staff were friendly and helpful, atmosphere was very enjoyable and the food was delicious. We ordered the fresh bread & garlic aioli, calamari, ham croquettes, cod goujons, chicken & chorizo, stuffed peppers and patatas bravas - it was the ideal amount for 2 people and was excellent value for money. 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
Amazing Went to La Regata for first time tonight and wow what a meal. Was met at the door by friendly... Read MoreWent to La Regata for first time tonight and wow what a meal. Was met at the door by friendly staff who showed us to our table and explained the menu. We ordered 9 dishes off the tapas menu and can honestly say it was the best tapas we’ve ever had. Service was friendly and prompt. Will definitely be going back. Can’t speak highly enough of this place. Close
Seafood paella is a winner Found the restaurant by chance during an afternoon walk and decided to return that evening. Great ambiance and good service... Read MoreFound the restaurant by chance during an afternoon walk and decided to return that evening. Great ambiance and good service added to the excellent tapas and seafood paella. Close
Amazing tapas Had the most amazing tapas here with such a lovely warm welcome and great service throughout, thank you
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
