Casa Manolo, Strand

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  Sophie MS Chan

  ·3 months ago

  “I recommend ordering anything ham-related eg the ham and cheese cone One side of my bocadillo was soggy on the inside, otherwise the filling was good”

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  Jennifer

  ·8 months ago

  “We love coming here for cured meats and paella. It’s small and they don’t take reservations but we love how cosy it is. Christian is really kind and knows his cured meats, so helped us with purchasing iberico for home. Thanks Christian!”

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  Mariia Udymovych

  ·10 months ago

  “Lovely place to try Spanish food, paella was unreal, delicious cheese and biscuits, friendly staff and so good vibe. I would recommend this place for everyone who likes good wine and small plates of tapas and Spanish meet.”

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  Marco Rossi

  ·1 year ago

  “This is good! Really good! I was in covent garden with friends looking for a place where to grab a sort of business lunch. Something more formal than usual, but all the restaurants nearby were fully booked (obviously). So we moved a bit outside the busiest plaza and ended up in front of casa Manolo, which, from outside, looks like more like a food shop rather than a place where eating. Tempted by the flavours in the air we got in and, even though quite small, we found a table available. I thought they could sell only sandwiches with jambon or queso, and, instead, there was a pretty serious menu. And most of what we got was really good (i didn'tlike very much the patatas bravas...everythingelse was great). It's a nice surprise, and it definitely deserves a bite if you are around. You can also buy food from there in case you want to bring back with you some delicatessen! The guys working there were very nice and helpful. It was an enjoyable experience. But do not spend too much time at the table after your meal...otherwise they will ask you to leave to give space to other customers!”

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  Lisa S

  ·1 year ago

  “I was craving a bocadillo and this hit the spot! There are grab and go options while also a build your own option with tomato and cheese and oil. We also had delicious Patatas Bravas and some anchovies in vinegar. I typically don’t overly love potatoes and these were great. I would definitely recommend this to others and return. There are a couple of tables and seats inside of you want to eat, but it might be hard for a large group to fit.”

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  Magda

  ·2 years ago

  “Really cool authentic spanish corner. Very friendly owner and big portions. We had a tomato salad, some olives, octopus a la galega and salad. With high tables inside you really feel like in a Spanish tavern.”

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  Serene C

  ·2 years ago

  “A casual place for an authentic Spanish affair. Helpful staff, great homey Spanish dishes with appropriate portion and pricing but unfortunately limited seats. No reservation under this brunch as the website mentioned but I manage to get my lucky seat. Quite a few wines selection and I like this humble underrated restaurant. I will coming back to try those aged ham!”

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  Mrs. Mariane Costa

  ·4 years ago

  “Excellent variety of Spanish produce and quality of jamones. You can buy pre-cut or they can cut for you at the moment. If would you like you could eat in. The place is very clean. Service friendly and helpful. I'm quite happy to have found Casa Manolo and I would go back and tasty more of their delicious food.”

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  Julian Johnson

  ·5 years ago

  “An absolute joy of a find, a London stand up tapas experience. Located on the Strand this unapologetically small spanish shop has a couple of high tables to serve those looking for small spanish plates. The star of the show are the diffent qualities of jambon/ham. The dishes (squid, potatoes, veal) are all really tasty (though perhaps a little greasy and heacy on the sauce). The staff are really nice and wine or sangria is available. You can also get takeaway food or just shop for ingredients. Looking for a leg of ham, a bottle of spanise wine, some spanish cheese, salami, it's all here. It's a good place to have some light, relaxed easy dishes compared to a full on sit down meal. Need a snack, then grab a baguette with jambon to take away. You do pay for the privalge of shopping here. It isn't cheap but it is good.”

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  Julia López

  ·8 years ago

  “Delicious and authentic Spanish food of the highest quality. It's worth to grab a ham sandwich to take away for your lunch, better than anything else you can find for the same price. You can also eat in some very nice tapas, let the waiter advice you and be ready to be surprised by the taste of one of the best cuisines in the world which is the Spanish. The price is really good for the quality. The staff working there is really nice and friendly”

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