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The home of Rioja is comprised of many towns, each with their own distinct charm. Tapas bars line the streets each offering their own specialities. Thankfully, London has a vibrant collection of Spanish restaurants, known to many across the capital for their varied menus and the best authentic cuisine outside of Spain. The following restaurants will be exhibiting at Tapas Fantasticas, serving an impressive collection of modern and traditional tapas. Below is a little bit of information about a selection of the restaurants exhibiting:
Dehesa
Dehesa is a charcuterie and tapas bar inspired by the cuisines of Spain and Italy. A beautiful corner site with large bay windows it is a lovely spot to enjoy seasonal, fresh and inventive tapas. Plus, we have since been named one of the Top 50 Restaurants in London by Time Out and been awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide.
www.dehesa.co.uk
Iberica
Iberica boasts formal and casual dining in central London. So if you’re after a gastronomic experience, Iberica is the best choice for fifty cold and hot ‘pinches’ or ‘tapas’.
www.ibericalondon.co.uk
Lola Room
Lola Rojo is ‘a little crazy’ and ‘a little modern’ but authentically Spanish. Originally opened in Clapham, a sister restaurant has now popped up in the heart of Fulham.
www.lolarojo.net
Pinchito Tapas
The Pinchito philosophy is authenticity, with a genuine respect for the innate quality of seasonal ingredients, a passion for the culinary arts and desire to impress our guests. Located just a short walk from Old Street tube, Pinchito tapas is a modern yet relaxed tapas bar.
www.pinchito.co.uk
Pintxo People
An independent, award winning neighbourhood Tapas Bar based in the heart of Brighton, individual in style - authentic and cheeky in character. We have a genuine respect for the innate quality of seasonal ingredients with a true passion for the culinary arts and desire to impress our guests.
www.pintxopeople.co.uk
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Meanwhile, the following Spanish restaurants will be attending Tapas Fantasticas so if you don’t have time to get Spain before the summer, pop down and try tapas from the following Spanish restaurants.
En Ascuas
En Ascuas is a true family business, run by Carlos Bermejo, his wife Olga Galilea and daughter Cristina. It is famed not only for the quality of its local lamb chops grilled on the embers or ascuas of a real wood fire but also for the breadth of its wine list which includes white, rosé and red wines from all over the Rioja region.
La Gota de Vino
La Gota de Vino or ‘A Drop of Wine’ opened in 2004, inspired by the reforms to Logroņo’s museum and the opening of a new cultural centre called ‘La Gota de Leche’ or ‘A Drop of Milk’ in a nearby street. The tapas they will be preparing include a bruschetta style toast topped with warm roasted pepper piperada, a veal stuffed roasted pepper and lomo adobado or marinated pork fillet.
Sagartoki
Winner of the ‘Best Tapas Bar in Spain’ on more than one occasion, the pintxos (tapas in the local Basque language) at this bar run bv Senen Gonzalez e Iņaki Rodaballo are minature works of art. They will be presenting their 2009 croqueta collection – potato croquettes with ham, blue cheese or salt cod rolled in unusual rice krispie, potato flake and cornflake coatings.
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