RestaurantsLondonCrouch EndN8

survey result

Summary

£61
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This Crouch End spot has built a strong local name over more than a decade, and is known for its superior tapas and a “really good selection of Spanish wine, by the glass or bottle”. Founder Stephen (‘Esteban’) Lironi is a Glasgow-born music producer and sherry aficionado, while Barcelona-born chef Pablo Rodriguez arrived via Barrafina.

Summary

£62
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “cosy and vibey” tapas bar has a strong local following in Crouch End, and celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. ‘Esteban’, its founder, is in fact Glasgow-born record producer Stephen Lironi, a long-time fan of Spanish cuisine; chef Pablo Rodriguez is from Barcelona, while manager Naroa Ortega is from Bilbao.

Summary

£57
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A lively tapas spot popular with the locals” – if you are up Crouch End way, this well-established Spanish restaurant is one of the better wining and dining venues in the ’hood.

Summary

£53
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Brilliant upmarket tapas” have Crouch Enders purring that “we’re lucky to have this as our local Spanish restaurant”. It’s run by “lovely people” and has some “really interesting Spanish wines from smaller vineyards”. Top Tip – “paella lunches at the weekend are great fun with the kids”.

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29 Park Rd, London, N8 8TE

Restaurant details

No dress code

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£7.50 £13.00 £8.00 £7.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £30.00
Filter Coffee £5.00
Extras  
Bread £4.00
Service 12.50%
29 Park Rd, London, N8 8TE
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday6 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday6 pm‑10 pm
Thursday6 pm‑10 pm
Friday5 pm‑11 pm
Saturday12 pm‑3:30 pm, 5 pm‑11 pm
SundayCLOSED

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