Opera Tavern

Opera Tavern is a tapas restaurant City of Westminster London located in United Kingdom.

8 / 10
263
ratings
  • Phone

    +44 20 7836 3680

  • Website

    operatavern.co.uk

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  • Type

    Tapas Restaurant

Address

23 Catherine St (Tavistock St) London Greater London WC2B 5JS United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 78


Keywords:

tapas foie gras courgette flowers mini iberico good for dates crispy pig ears good for groups gardens scotch eggs confit trendy healthy food espresso pork gluten-free food great value ice cream homemade lemonade ham salads
Catherine Jo

Had absolutely stunning tapas here. Try and take a table as the bar stools not the most comfy . Scallops , tomato salad , lamb and grilled duck dishes were really lovely. Friendly service , worth a visit!

Very Good Service

A tapas based restaurant in London theatre land. Very good service , tasty tapas selection with just one or two disappointments. Look out for what others are ordering....if they look like regulars.

Cenker Köse

I felt myself in a local and traditional Spanish pinchos bar here! Start with grilled bread with olive oil : it was served just after ordering, warm and very nice and order haddock croquettes !

Ezgi Gencel

Great wine list , excellent burger , great tapas .... Kitchen is closed until 5, but do get the burger for sure. The Spanish charcuterie plate was very good too.

Jason H.

Boquerones! And all kinds of great tapas . The iberico ham is amazing as well . Go upstairs for a quieter experience.

Tee

The pork belly with cannellini beans was dreamy. And courgette flowers are always a highlight too. Ask for upstairs seating when booking .

Ashley Chan

Some unique tapas dishes- would highly recommend the Octopus carpaccio (!!), chorizo with eggplant & Spanish scotch egg . However, the goat cheese courgette was a bit too strong & the fish was dry.

Daren Williams

Highlights: mini foie gras burger , ham croquettes , Iberico secreto combo, rosemary nuts , all desserts , and homemade lemonade with mint !

Evening Standard

Go off piste and try the Iberico pork and foie gras burger . It’s tapas , so these burgers are mini, but spectacular. The patty rests upon a bed of aioli , red onion marmalade and butterhead lettuce. Read more

Gary Simmons

Probably the best tapas in London, with service to match. Have the Sea Bass Ceviche and the Turrón Parfait . Read our full review on Scoff London: http://scofflondon.com/4-star/opera-tavern-wc2/

Marte Gjesteland

Extremely good Tapas . A Nice Area too. Go for a nightcap at THE Hotel Savoy after :)

Levent Akgerman

Saltyard Group is indeed a success in London. Chorizo on yogurt , cod cheeks, pork loin and fig pinchos , pork cheeks are brilliant.

Y Y

Fave place for casual dining . Foie gras burger , Jamon cuts, wine

Kurt Haa

The foie grass mini burger is very good and the Scottish eggs too! Very good wine selection and friendly staff .

David Graham

Tapas restaurant opposite Theatre Royal. Meant to have the best burgers in London. Don't forget it's tapas so the burgers are small

Ashish

Mini Iberico & Foie Gras burger and Corguette Flower - don't even think about it!! Amazing!! The boquerones are great as well .

EmeraldStreet

After enjoying the tuna confit , mini-Iberico pork burgers and various Italian cheeses , it became clear why Opera Tavern has already been awarded two rosettes from the AA restaurant guide. Read more

Sarah Lomax

Cold chocolate fondant with PX salted caramel and espresso ice cream is to die for.

Essie S

Lovely tapas ! Wine was also really good. Quite expensive for the tiny portions though.

jason p

Skip the burger . Get the tapas . Excellent selection of fish . Lamb also on point

Toto Ellis

Awesome Salt Yard spinoff. Menu is very much it's own though with unique dishes. Try the Salt Cod and the Mini Burger and something from the Charcoal Grill .

Andy Furby

Gluten free squid was amazing. Sadly lots of other dishes where disappointing, cold, dry, we sent back dishes, staff where apologetic. Also had missing dishes, staff where apologetic…. Meh

Marjorie C

Must have the calf's liver skewer , crispy pig ears , mini foie burgers , and a bottle of Elias Mora. Chorizo was a tad salty.

Sergio A

Great choice of sherry . Good food, service and ambience. Mini burgers are delicious.

Jamie Kenyon

Can be difficult to get a table, but the food (tapas ) and wine is delicious!

TC Mine Karaca

Lamp cutlets are excellent and service is outstanding:)) highly recommended...

Andrew wood

Wonderful. Bread , padron peppers , jamon di bellotta and palo cortado . Heaven.

Ninna Holm

Amazing tapas ! The grilled iberico pressa was the best thing ever! Definitely worth a try. Everything was great on the menu.

Max Tatton-Brown

Foie Gras burger is unmissable. Everything else is brilliant - but try not to make the mistake of only ordering the richest things on the menu...

Lauren Rubin Tiley

Mini iberico burgers on a real charcoal grill . No, you are not hallucinating. Best stop for post-Covent Garden shopfest.

Richard H Harris

Chocolate fondant , salted caramel , expresso ice cream . Save yourself - it is divine!

Richard H Harris

Awesome fois gras burger . Have one early - you may want more than one!

Andrew White

Every plate was spot-on. Delicious food and good service .

Charlie Elliott

Sit at the bar for better lighting and true tapas atmosphere

Simon Gosney

A truly fantastic restaurant - great food and wonderful service. Can't recommend highly enough. As Michael Winner would say, "historic"

Becky Button

Absolutely stunning food. If you roll up and sit at the bar you can still order everything on the menu.

Chris Wallis

Sensational. Don't miss the Octopus or the Chorizo starter.

joseph johnson

Tasted almost everything on the menu apart from the cheeses and they where all perfect.so relax and just enjoy whatever u order.

Urban Nomad

Confit of pork belly with rosemary-scented cannellini beans (Time Out London's 100 Best Dishes)

Arzu Imanly

Cod skewers , and patatas with bravas sauce!

Zara Farrar

Everything. Never had a bad meal here.

Tsveta

Crab balls are awesome, as basically everything else.

Daniela Shelton

The best mini burgers in town ...

Stefano Di Bacco

Courgette flowers filled with goat cheese and covered with honey !

Laura King

How to enjoy your dinner despite being in Covent Garden Read more

pat phelan

Lovely ambience and very friendly staff .

David Horsburgh

Great food, and amazing price considering the quality.

Laurence Grinyer

Brilliant tapas that will make you drool.

Londonist

Bloody good stuff. Try and eat upstairs for a more relaxed affair.

Aladdin Alansary

Great tapas

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8.5
Tapas
Morito

Great vegetarian tapas options. Very rare! And great drinks. But get here early if you want a seat. - Lucy w

8.2
Tapas
Tapas Brindisa

Squeezed us in at last order time, so unsurprisingly the service was fast, but pleasingly also with a smile. Delicious prawns, meatballs, and Catalan spinach. - Jessi @2feet1world

8.8
Tapas
Barrafina

Easily some of the best tapas you'll find. Staff is fantastic and so is the food. - Nik Nadolski

9.2
Theater
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Very nice venue although the legroom can be cramped but a beautiful atmosphere. Order your interval drinks before the show starts ???? - Luke Marsh

9.3
Opera House
Royal Opera House

Amazing interior, beautiful theatre! Saw the nutcracker, it was wonderful! Lovely champagne cocktails which we pre ordered for the interval. - Emily-jane

8.0
Theater
Duchess Theatre

Comfy seats, intimate theater. Much more spacious seating than many London Theaters. - Jason H.