Camino King's Cross Reviews Summary

Category: Spanish restaurant London

Address: 290 - 292 Pentonville Rd, London, N1 9NR, United Kingdom

Phone: +442078417330

Rating: 4.2
based on 410 reviews.

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "Highly recommend the mixed grill, the steak was amazing."
  • "The food was simply amazing — from the mouthwatering Tortilla and flavorful sirloin steak to the delicious Iberico pork, Patatas Bravas, and Gambas Calamari, every dish was a delight."
  • "The quality of the food was great, their Calamari was the best I've ever had, so soft!"
  • "The main courses here are amazing!! We tried the chicken skewers and the lamb and both were cooked to perfection; the meat was very tender and had amazing flavors."
  • "I can honestly say the food was absolutely delicious. Every mouthful was stunning."
  • "Their octopus ink risotto is excellent! and basically all the tapas are worth a try!"
  • "All of the items taste really nice. Highly recommend the pork steak, gambas, chicken skewers and bread."

Cons:

  • "Food was oily and overcooked, the menu had been really enticing, but it really didn’t deliver."
  • "The meatballs though were not hot and detracted from the quality of the overall tapas."
  • "The worst tapas we ever had, too much oil on all the dishes."
  • "The paella was salty and had way too much tomato in it and barely any prawns or chicken."
  • "The black rice was quite bland but everything else was tasty!"
  • "The food was ok average or below average. The paella was salty and dry."
  • "Food was nothing special."

Service

Pros:

  • "Service was attentive throughout and personnel very friendly!"
  • "The staff, especially Delina and manager Maggi, were incredibly friendly and provided prompt service."
  • "Antonio the manager couldn't help us enough. He is a true asset to a brilliantly friendly team at Camino!"
  • "The service team were also very attentive, helpful and friendly."
  • "The service was excellent, especially from the lovely Maria."
  • "Friendly and efficient service."
  • "Excellent friendly, professional service."

Cons:

  • "Portions were miniscule, service very slow, unhelpful and unfriendly and the quality of food average at best."
  • "Services is lacking as they are going to the other tables with our food, couldn't figure out the table numbers."
  • "We had a reservation, sat down for over 15 minutes before anybody even took a drinks order."
  • "Service was very slow."
  • "Service below par. Had to chase up things ordered 3 times."
  • "The service was really really slow, even though the restaurant wasn’t really crowded."
  • "The waitressing was shambolic. No one knew what they were doing and when the food finally came after having to clarify my order several times my food was spilt on the table twice."

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "Feels authentic from the moment you walk in."
  • "Very cozy ambience, brick walls, wood ceiling and tables. Very classic."
  • "The ambiance was sensual, truly it was."
  • "The atmosphere was vibrant & busy times didn't damage it."
  • "Nice atmosphere and setting in here."
  • "The atmosphere is really, really nice."
  • "The place & ambience is perfect especially to impress your date :)"

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately the metal chairs are very uncomfortable."
  • "Also, the restaurant is very noisy, I can’t even hear what myself is saying to friends."
  • "The only reason I'd hesitate to return is that the acoustics aren't great. The restaurant is incredibly loud, precluding relaxed conversation."
  • "The decor inside is of dark stained timber with minimal lighting. This can make it feel a little gloomy."
  • "Toilets too small, visited by mice in the evening (around 10pm)."
  • "Keep in mind that weekends can get quite noisy, but that's all part of the fun."
  • "It's also difficult to get hold of a waiter as they don't make eye contact when walking past."

Value

Pros:

  • "Pints were reasonably priced and bar staff was friendly."
  • "Very reasonable prices."
  • "Food was lovely and reasonably priced."
  • "Price are reasonable, around 30-50 GBP pp."
  • "Great food, great value and wonderful staff."
  • "Camino is good value for money."
  • "Top stars for this establishment. Food amazing - I had fully vegan and my partner had meat and fish. We both enjoyed our food."

Cons:

  • "The menu is definitely overpriced."
  • "Be careful with the price of the drinks. It's going up during the evening."
  • "Was pricey for what I got. I left hungry."
  • "The service charge of 12.5% included feels like a rip-off."
  • "£14.50 for a small plate of Spanish cheeses and £6 for 4 marble sized croquetas seemed a bit overpriced."
  • "Huge Spanish chain restaurant, typical London product... but at least 50£ each for a barely sufficient meal."
  • "Would have given more stars but the drink prices have skyrocketed! Over £20 for 3 beers."

Location

Pros:

  • "Most important 2 minutes walk to King's Cross Station, so there is no need to rush to catch your train but rather enjoy another pint of beer."
  • "Being this close to king's cross I was expecting a noisy area but the restaurant is located on an inner courtyard that makes it very calm and quiet."
  • "Close to my London Terminal Station home (Kings Cross).....and too convenient in truth, I've been coming here for years....and it's pretty much my Kings Cross local....always buzzing..."
  • "Plus it is so close to Kings cross but locates in a quiet valley."
  • "Great little location very close to Kings Cross Station, But you wouldn't know it. Was nice weather and they had outside seating which was very nice. Quite peaceful for central London."
  • "Just awesome from the access 4 wheelchair ♿️ clients."
  • "Easy access for disabled 👩‍🦽outside and inside of the pub/restaurant (the toilet is on the same level, so there is no need to worry about the stairs)."

Cons:

  • "The venue was almost empty on a Friday night."
  • "Suddenly the waitress who is managing the seating came back and said 'we are full, we are short staffed tonight. Try again another night'."
  • "I'm quite surprised to find such a lovely and peaceful place in such a busy area with a bright terrace."
  • "£30 for this -picture: ice filling the jug to the top, 1 glass of wine, Sprite from the gun and ONE orange wedge. The audacity to sell such a basic, cheap, low quality product at that price."
  • "Avoid this place please, is unfair saying that they cook Spanish food."
  • "Never again I will go to this place."
  • "We were at the 'bar' section and you have to go to order to the bar and carry your drinks to your table and still they charge you 12'5% service charge."

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