La Gamba - Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·3 weeks ago

  “We were at the Royal Festival Hall for our daughter's graduation and I booked a table here as it looked very good value. We had the £25 option where you choose 1 dish from each of 3 categories. Sometimes you worry that tapas portions will be too small, but we had a good variety of generous size dishes, and they were all delicious. The crema catalana for dessert was excellent. Very friendly and quick service and perfect location”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “We were passing by and found this little gem. Staff were friendly and professional, food really tasty and they had my favourite gin too. I recommend and I’ll be back.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “We had the prawns, the chicken, the patats bravas, the mussels tosta, the freshly made bread, the fish..... It was all amazing. Really well done. The flavours were good, the setup was good. Compliments to the chef.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “We stopped at La Gamba for lunch and had an excellent experience. They serve authentic Spanish tapas, and everything we ordered was delicious. We tried the eggplant dip with chips, cod fritters, chicken orzo, and the tortilla of the day. The eggplant dip was the absolute standout—smoky, silky smooth, and incredibly flavorful, with a rich, creamy finish. The cod fritters, chicken orzo, and stuffed tortilla were all excellent and close contenders. For dessert, my kids shared the Basque cheesecake, and it was simply outstanding—rich, creamy, and about as classic a Basque cheesecake as you could hope for. The service was friendly and efficient, with our food arriving promptly. The restaurant also offers lovely seating both indoors and outside, making it a great spot for a relaxed lunch in central London.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Truly a wonderful spot on an outrageously hot day. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and it seemed like they all get on and treat each other kindly. The food was immaculate - I picked the three for £25 option - and they advertise their fresh-and-local supply chain which is ideal. I couldn't have asked for a nicer sangria, colder water, or tastier food! Perfect for a chilled evening with friends or if you've got an hour to fill before jumping on a train out of Waterloo. Thanks all 😊”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “We popped in here for the 6 course set menu with wine paring after making a reservation on a Saturday night. The place is located on Southbank and just off the Thames; great location! The wines were delicious and perfectly complimented the dishes. The tapas dishes were well crafted and were very flavoursome. The dishes started with a beautifully balanced croquette and the dishes kept coming with equal grace.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “I visited La Gamba with my friends and overall had a nice experience. The food was good, although a little pricey for what it is. I had the veal burger which was okay, but the mint chicken was really delicious. The highlight for me was definitely the patatas bravas — they were so tasty”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Really great experience here as a gluten free person. They actually shared their allergen menu which answered all of my questions! It was delicious and the wine I offer was lovely too. Quick service before the theatre”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Second time here. The 6 dish tasting menu is great value and food is overall really tasty. At some point plates took quite a while to be delivered but the waiter realised and we got a free top up of our wine. Overall great dinner. Thank you!”

• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Nice restaurant, we went for the bottomless sangria brunch. The food is pretty good, very generous portions with three tapas per person, we couldn’t even finish it all. The sangria is not the best I have ever had, but you can drink it quite easily! We also had a bottle of Cava (included in the bottomless) so can’t really complain. Service needs some improvement, generally very slow, which is not really what you want during a 90 minutes brunch; we also had one waiter with a bit of an attitude…so when we found a £33 discretionary service charge it was quite the surprise. We paid anyway as in the end the food was good.”