Pulpo Negro

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  Lawrence Sinton

  ·2 months ago

  “Excellent food, atmosphere good. Fast service, food comes as it is ready in tapas style. Staff attentive and friendly. Vege options fantastic, so were the meat ones but specifically wanted to highlight the vege ones as delicious, especially aubergine and patatas fritas”

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  Matt Stockbridge

  ·3 months ago

  “Truly lovely restaurant in a truly lovely town. Everythinh tested good and the service from Alex and team was superb. The pregnant bread was a revelation and Gambas was banging. Homemade ice cream to finish. Definitely recommend booking as it was rammed on a Friday lunchtime but they sat us outside which was lovely. We happened to be there when their new cook book was delivered. We will definitely ordering one on line”

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  Paul Dutton

  ·3 months ago

  “Amazing food.. their seafood is simply brilliant, and try their pregnant bread it’s a game changer.”

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  Joel Pagett

  ·4 months ago

  “Pulpo Negro is, without question, the best restaurant I have eaten at in Hampshire — and I would go as far as saying it deserves a place among the very best in the country. I recently visited with my husband and a friend, and we all agreed that it was sensational from start to finish. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is electric. Vibrant, warm, and buzzing. It strikes that perfect balance between lively and intimate that so few restaurants manage to pull off. The service matched the surroundings every step of the way. Every member of staff was attentive and professional, but a particular mention must go to Paddy, who was amazing. Charismatic, friendly, and genuinely passionate — he’s exactly the kind of person who elevates a great meal into an unforgettable evening. Then there’s the food. The Padron Peppers were a perfect opener, The Iberico Ham was nothing short of sensational; silky, deeply flavoured, and clearly sourced with real care. But the undisputed highlight of the night was the Iberico Grilled Pork. I am not exaggerating when I say it is some of the best pork I have ever eaten. Pulpo Negro is a must-visit. Full stop. Do yourself a favour and book a table, you won’t regret it.”

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  Flur Harwood-Jones

  ·5 months ago

  “Had such a fantastic experience at Pulpo Negro the food was genuinely to die for. Every dish was packed with flavour, beautifully presented, and you can really tell there’s care and creativity behind the menu. There’s a wonderful variety to choose from too, which makes it hard in the best way to decide what to order! The staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel really well looked after without being overbearing. The cocktails were excellent, perfectly balanced and clearly made with quality ingredients, and the Irish coffee was one of the best I’ve had in a long time. It’s honestly just too good to gatekeep, book early to avoid disappointment! I would absolutely recommend and will definitely be returning. The only small criticism would be that the music was slightly too loud at times, meaning you do have to raise your voice to chat. That aside, a brilliant dining experience all round!”

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  sweetjc azalee

  ·6 months ago

  “Lovely restaurant n especially lovely server who served us. The food is unlike any u wud have tried before. I love tapas but this pulpo negro tapas is a different level. Each dish truly authentic n none I have tried before in all those main streets tapas restaurant I visited in the past. One advise .. Look at their website review pics of the food in their menu.. Then u know what to order lol. My friend and I truly didn't know which to order as it's so diff from the usual tapas we had so the staff recomended it to us 5 dishes. Price came to nearly£60 . We didn't have any drinks or desert. Parking plenty 10mins away”

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  Harry White

  ·8 months ago

  “Attended Pulpo Negro for lunch, had a table in the Cellar, despite the name. The Cellar space is cosy and stylish. The tapas was excellent, also ordered the tortilla, all the food was authentic. Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable and gave excellent advice because my wife preferred to have the steak more well done, they suggested to cook one side a little longer whilst providing another side more rare, which was very thoughtful, overall the food and service was excellent.”

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  Isabel Wood

  ·8 months ago

  “We had 8 people on Valentine’s Day and it was perfect for all allergies and the staff were so friendly before when booking and organising as well as on the day sorting orders. We had a great selection of tapas and pudding. There was excellent wine and coffee options. Everyone had what they wanted even with gluten dairy and egg and soya allergies and vegetarians with a tendency to vegan. Even though we were downstairs it was an excellent vibe with a window for natural light. It was so helpful there was a gender neutral toilet downstairs. We found parking on the road easily. The food was great especially the pulpo and gambas and fire meats. They were flexible with sometimes putting sauces on the side etc. Overall great.”

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  Kam Ng

  ·11 months ago

  “Came here with a large group for my wife's birthday meal. We opted for the chefs' menu. All the courses were amazing. Simple food cooked to perfection, exactly what is expected of tapas. All the courses complemented each other. The added steak was so good. Service was warm and informed. I can highly recommend going here. Can't wait till I go again.”

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  Yee Gan Ong

  ·1 year ago

  “This Michelin recommended Spanish restaurant is tucked away in the countryside town of Alresford. The most thing about eating here can be to find nearby parking However, once inside, you’re in the hands of good chefs. There are an array of tempting dishes on the menu but be sure to check out the specials board. It’s there you’ll find the cuts of meat and seafood available that evening. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. The friendly staff will guide you if you need help. My wife also gave a special shout out to the rosé wine”

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