Address: 43 Crescent Rd, Windermere, LA23 1BL, United Kingdom
Phone: +441539422242
Rating: 4.6
based on 139 reviews.
Booking & Seating
Pros:
"Arrived at 6.30ish without a booking, made to feel really welcome and were seated at the bar for 5 minutes before getting a cleared table."
"Really really satisfying food, excellent service, convenient location, reasonable prices for tapas. We got lucky today, get 2 people outside seats without booking."
"We went for a meal here whilst on a weekend break. I would recommend it to anyone."
"Lovely Quaint Bar serving amazing quality dishes. Was very busy when we arrived but the team were really accommodating and apologised for the delay."
"Called on the off chance we could sit outside with 2 dogs. This wasn't a problem and the tables had heaters so a bonus."
"Able to get a table at 21:15, and the service was lovely, with recommendations on the menu."
"Make sure you book in advance. We had a very good evening with a pitcher of sangria and 5 tapas between 2 of us."
"We had not been in a tapas bar cince we came back from Spain so we thought we would try this place as we are on holiday and it's was great food and service was brilliant."
Cons:
"Absolutely disgusting service. Stood outside waiting to be seated for ages. When they eventually came over said they didn’t have any room for us (2 people) until 9pm."
"Didn't stay to eat. We only wanted a couple of quick and inexpensive bites, however the prices shown on the website are significantly cheaper than on the menu we were given."
"I personally would not visit here again. The little things make a big difference. We was asked to seat at the high stools despite the table they then moved us to was free and ready."
"Live locally and tried Tapios with friends during Christmas period. The service was sadly lacking. No warm welcome particularly...had to ask for menus and more plates."
"This place is a joke. They play this very loud music that makes it impossible to have a conversation. Portions are tiny and we had the hot chicken wings which was basically old reheated chicken with burnt skin."
"Shockingly rude staff, almost comical how rude they were to anyone who wasn't a local. For a town that relies significantly on tourism you would really expect better! Avoid!"
"Waited until 9pm to eat dinner here after a day of hiking. Unfortunately the restaurant mixed up our reservation and told us to wait."
"Really disappointed with customer service. My mother and I booked a table for two for tonight. We turned up to be told that we'd been put on high stools which were unsuitable for my disabled mother."
Food Quality
Pros:
"The food tasted amazing and the staff were so polite, we even tried the raspberry sangria which tasted phenomenal."
"Lovely food great gluten free options except dessert 🤨 service was great staff very friendly."
"Great tapas restaurant, always booked out so make sure to call and reserve your spot in advance. Food is pure heaven, every plate was rich in flavour."
"Amazing tapas in Windermere for a very reasonable price. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere too. Highly recommend the melitzanes and some sangria, absolutely delicious!!!"
"Full and satisfied come to mind when I think of this place! The tapas were spicy, tasty and fulfilling."
"Some of the best food I have ever eaten. A great cosy place that can get busy so booking in advance is highly recommended."
"Absolutely great recommendation made by our b & b Glenn Wynne (Rob & Rich) the food was amazing and the place spotless, friendly buzzing atmosphere."
"The food was lovely, and the staff were very polite. Once we ordered, the first part of our mezze was on our table within 10 minutes."
Cons:
"It’s a lovey nice place with great people and great service but… Food is not at restaurant level at all but rather school dinners standard."
"We ordered 5 tapas dishes and honestly, it was oven ready meal quality. Potato Bravas is not roasted potatoes with spicy mayo, any cream sauce was clearly not cooked with the protein of choice, watery and made ahead of time."
"Really chewy calamari and mussels. They did apologise and take the calamari off the bill. The meat dishes weren’t impressive either, Disappointed."
"Worst experience I’ve had in a long time regarding being hustled. Ordered 2 different cocktails they came in different glasses but looked exactly the same and tasted like cheap squash."
"Unfortunately food is definitely not fresh. Mussels, prawns, calamari, all chewy and frozen. Dissappinting all round. If you have been northen Spain then you know what I mean!"
"Not quite what we were expecting from a Tapas restaurant. As with most Tapas restaurants you kind of expect the food to arrive as cooked over a period of time."
"Honestly do not understand the high rating. Chorizo was one of the saltiest things I have ever put in my mouth. Meatball was dry and devoid of flavour."
"The tapas are really good. The picture I've posted is a Greek yogurt with honey ( it looks like a sundae) and is really good value for money."
Service
Pros:
"The service was prompt and friendly, and the food was delicious. We felt it was very good value for what we received also."
"Fantastic dining experience, the food was 1st rate, the staff were very friendly and attentive without interrupting."
"Stopped in for some tapas on a Friday evening. Little bit chilly but the 2 outside tables are heated. Service is exceptional and the quality of food and drinks did not disappoint."
"Absolutely delicious tapas - every dish we ordered was well prepared and substantial enough for two to share. Extensive drinks menu with authentic sangria and wine aplenty."
"Would highly recommended this restaurant. We visited on 30/03/23. The service throughout was outstanding and the food was the best tapas we’ve had in a long time."
"My girlfriend and I had a lovely meal here last weekend. The service was great, as was the atmosphere. The wine was lovely and we didn't feel rushed."
"Called for a steak sandwich for me and a salad for my wife: our chips were late so they did not charge us for them."
"Absolutely perfect....great experience! Yummy quality food, great service- staff were lovely and very efficient."
Cons:
"Booked here for my sons birthday party of 4 ,we ordered our drinks which two of them had to go back as they were wrong."
"Waited until 9pm to eat dinner here after a day of hiking. Unfortunately the restaurant mixed up our reservation and told us to wait."
"The food was good but sadly what was not so good was the waiter and the allergy information given."
"Live locally and tried Tapios with friends during Christmas period. The food was reasonable but not stand out. The service was sadly lacking."
"Tried calling at least ten times to book a table, no answer. Useless message. No one is intetested in taking a booking. Rang between 5.20 and 5.40 pm."
"Sorry. I don’t see what all the good reviews are about. Very mediocre tapas probably cooked to the local taste. No paella and no tortilla."
"This isn't a review of the food, I adore the food this is a review of the ability to make contact to even make a reservation."
"The food was good but sadly what was not so good was the waiter and the allergy information given. My cousin is allergic to nuts and had rang the restaurant in advance to book and make them aware of the allergy."