Condesa

4.6

66 Reviews

£25 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Feb 1, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Lively

Regularly attracting diners from all four corners of London, Condesa in Covent Garden is a Spanish- and Mexican-inspired tapas bar with real character. Perfectly located on Maiden Lane, Condesa’s eclectic food menu is bursting with fresh ingredients. From pork belly tacos and octopus ceviche to a fine selection of cheeses and cured meats, Condesa’s food is always of the highest quality. Drinks are also a big deal at this venue, with fine wines and mezcal-based cocktails to the fore. A perfect setting for an intimate dinner with a partner or a well-earned weekend feast with friends, Condesa’s vibrant atmosphere is sure to cast a spell on you. Popular for all the right reasons, reserving a table at Condesa today might just be the best decision you make all week.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Contemporary Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
020 3601 5752
Website
http://www.condesalondon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
15 Maiden Lane, London, ENG WC2E 7NG
Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden & Charing Cross tube stations.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 66 people are saying

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

London
Tapas / Small Plates

Review summary

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Condesa is a charming tapas spot in Covent Garden, known for its "fantastic atmosphere" and "delicious food." With friendly staff and prompt service, it's perfect for pre-theatre dining. While the restaurant is small and bustling, the menu offers "original & delicious" dishes like black ink rice with squid. Highly recommended!

68 Reviews

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Beatriz
West Sussex
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I had dinner on a Saturday night. We loved this little place and the ambience was relaxed and lovely. We ordered three dishes to share which was just right for 2 people and the food quality was really good. All I'd say is that the sirloin portions weren't very generous. Other than that, the octopus and pork were delicious. As a Spaniard, it's great to have a cold, refreshing beer in central London! Great service too!
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Jenni
Hertfordshire
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a table for 6 - a family gathering before the theatre - and all of us agreed that this was the most wonderful meal! We tried as many of the dishes as possible, which meant we got to sample as much of the menu as we could. The service was great, all food delivered with smiles and in good time so we didn’t ever feel rushed. The ambience in the restaurant reminded me of my many trips to Seville and I’m planning a return in summer so that I can (hopefully) sit outside. Well done to the chefs (who I did thank personally) for providing us with such fabulous food!
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Sahir
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really cute place with great service and ambience. The food was all lovely.
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Aude
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We liked everything about this place, the atmosphere, the lighting, deco, the service the food was amazing (save the sangria which needs to be improved). Not too noisy. It comes at a price and we wished that tapas were a bit more generous
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Malcolm
London
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really loved my first trip here, and will book it again. We were delayed in getting a seat, but it was a busy friday and the team were very kind and apologetic, and we weren't in a hurry. The food was great, the advice was helpful, everything was quick and pleasant.
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Arianna
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic, original & delicious tapas served by friendly, professional staff - in a small, buzzing location. I only wish we could have eaten more :-D Will definitely be back.
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Richard
London
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this tapas restaurant. The food is tasty, and service is prompt and friendly. it is ideal for a quick after-work or pre-theatre meal. The menu is a little limited but what they do they do very well
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Sarah
VIP
London
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really delicious food… I want to go back! Restaurant is tiny though, as are the tables, but you go for the food! Staff very friendly and welcoming
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Jackie
London
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent authentic food , service and lovely people . Will definitely be back. Do try the black ink rice with squid!
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Trevor
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fabulous even dish was on point and reasonably priced. The waitress had really good in put pairing wine with the food we had she was exceptional. We will definitely return.
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Condesa is rated 4.6 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 1, 2025

11:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

15 Maiden Lane, London, ENG WC2E 7NG

Additional information

Neighborhood
Covent Garden
Hours of operation
Mon 5:00 pm–9:45 pm Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–10:45 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Contemporary Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Covent Garden & Charing Cross tube stations.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.condesalondon.com/
Phone number
020 3601 5752

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