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Estrella de Tapas

RestaurantsBristol, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(266 reviews)

Quick info

0117 985 1954
Unit 4, 147 Whiteladies Rd, Redland, Bristol BS8 2QT, United Kingdom
£20–30 · Reported by 25 people

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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

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Family friendly

Menu & Prices

30 dishes
  • Crispy Pork Belly
  • Montadito De Pato
  • Fritura Variada
  • Pescadito Frito Y Padron
  • Alcachofas Fritas
  • Mini Hamburguesa
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Reviews

4.5/5
266 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention padrón peppers, churros, patatas bravas and spanish fried rice.

5★
220
4★
11
3★
11
2★
9
1★
15

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

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