Estrella de Tapas
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About Estrella de Tapas
Estrella de Tapas is a tapas restaurant at Unit 4 in Bristol, serving small plates across a menu of around 30 dishes. Crispy Pork Belly and Montadito De Pato sit alongside Fritura Variada and Pescadito Frito Y Padron, with Alcachofas Fritas and Mini Hamburguesa rounding out the range. Padrón peppers appear as a recurring starter, and patatas bravas come with garlic mayonnaise and paprika. Chicken and jamón croquettes are also on offer, alongside Red Sangria, and churros are made fresh and served hot. A service charge is included on the bill. Dogs are welcome on site. The restaurant opens Tuesday to Saturday and stays closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
Menu & Prices
30 dishes- Crispy Pork Belly
- Montadito De Pato
- Fritura Variada
- Pescadito Frito Y Padron
- Alcachofas Fritas
- Mini Hamburguesa
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention padrón peppers, churros, patatas bravas and spanish fried rice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention padrón peppers, churros, patatas bravas and spanish fried rice.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the padrón peppers as a standout starter, cooked to perfection, with the churros and Spanish fried rice also drawing praise for being fresh and flavorful. Most describe the small plates as delicious and authentic, calling out sizzling seafood and red sangria, and many highlight friendly, attentive service alongside light, pleasant surroundings and good value pricing. A recurring minor gripe is portion size on the smaller dishes. One reviewer, however, describes a starkly different visit: croquettes tasting frozen and bland, patatas bravas resembling chip-shop chips with little flavour, overcooked duck, and a seafood dish with just a single prawn, though even this reviewer called the service the saving grace. Another notes the tapas menu could include more traditional Spanish dishes. Several say they would return or recommend the restaurant.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the padrón peppers as a standout starter, cooked to perfection, with the churros and Spanish fried rice also drawing praise for being fresh and flavorful. Most describe the small plates as delicious and authentic, calling out sizzling seafood and red sangria, and many highlight friendly, attentive service alongside light, pleasant surroundings and good value pricing. A recurring minor gripe is portion size on the smaller dishes. One reviewer, however, describes a starkly different visit: croquettes tasting frozen and bland, patatas bravas resembling chip-shop chips with little flavour, overcooked duck, and a seafood dish with just a single prawn, though even this reviewer called the service the saving grace. Another notes the tapas menu could include more traditional Spanish dishes. Several say they would return or recommend the restaurant.
Featured reviews
- Joshua Pring
“Visited at 1pm on a Saturday and we were the only table in the restaurant. The service was excellent throughout – friendly, attentive and professional. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. We ordered the chicken and jamón croquettes, but they appeared and tasted like frozen products and were extremely bland. The patatas bravas resembled sliced chip-shop chips topped with garlic mayonnaise and paprika, with very little flavour. The accompanying salsa was also lacking seasoning and depth. The duck was significantly overcooked and served on an untoasted slice of bread. The orange sauce was overpowering and tasted more like orange juice than a balanced sauce. The seafood tasted as though it had been previously frozen and lacked flavour, and there was only a single prawn in the portion. The tortilla also seemed pre-made rather than freshly prepared. In total, we spent nearly £70 (£39 thanks to FirstTable!!) on the food and two soft drinks, which felt poor value given the quality of the meal. The positive reviews were one of the reasons we chose to visit, so the experience was particularly surprising. The service was the saving grace of the visit, but unfortunately the food fell well below expectations. Do not go here.”
- Bethany Kendall
“Lovely Spanish tapas restaurant! We were the only table booked, which meant more welcoming service. Food was beautiful and the Red Sangria went down a treat! Only add on would be there tapas menu could have more Spanish traditions as only a handful, but the food itself was very tasty! Will be returning”
- Kiki Pig
“I really love the atmosphere of this restaurant—definitely a 10/10 for comfort. The Spanish fried rice remains a favorite; it’s flavorful and delicious. The food here feels authentic, almost like what you’d find in Spain. However, aside from the fried rice, the portion sizes for the other small dishes are relatively small.”
- Hongyi Huang
“Lovely Spanish place, serving mostly small plates. They really understand the flavour of food, especially seafood (highly recommended). Great service as well.”
- Winverly S.
“𝑪𝑯𝑼𝑹𝑹𝑶𝑺 here are truly to die for! They’re freshly homemade, fried to perfection, and served hot. The golden, crispy outside gives way to a soft and tender interior that melts in your mouth. They’re also less greasy compared to churros I’ve …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed inside
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Offers kerbside pickup
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Dining options· 6
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has counter service
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
Location
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- K U C H4.54720.1 mi£20–30Good for kidsReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estrella de TapasGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5266 | — | £20–30 | padrón peppers, churros, patatas bravas |
| K U C HGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5472 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | smoked aubergine mirza dip, slow cooked lamb shoulder, taftoon persian flatbread |
| Latimer's Sandwich CoVegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.070 | 0.2 mi | — | baguettes and paninis, cheap coffee with sandwich, generous fillings |
| PazzoReservations | 4.7209 | 0.3 mi | £20–60 | beef shin lasagne, gnocchi, tiramisu |
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