
Cafe and Bistro Tio Leo
Advertisements
Quick info
About Cafe and Bistro Tio Leo
Cafe and Bistro Tio Leo is a tapas restaurant at 17 Bishops Pl in Plymouth, run as a small cafe and bistro with a Spanish menu. Tapas are ordered as a selection of several plates, and risotto sits alongside them, including the Chorizo & Chicken Risotto. The kitchen also serves bruschetta and nachos. At the bar, the drinks list covers cocktails such as a mojito, with beer and wine as well. Tables can be booked.
Advertisements
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas selection, risotto, cocktails and bruschetta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas selection, risotto, cocktails and bruschetta.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the tapas and the risotto, with the Chorizo and Chicken Risotto, the Mediterranean Risotto and a creamy risotto all named, and the food is repeatedly called delicious, fresh and made to order. Bruschetta, nachos, a wrap with a flat white and a proper mojito also get mentioned, and several describe generous portions and affordable Spanish food. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, warm and welcoming, with one reviewer noting the owner chatted while their food was prepared. The atmosphere is called lovely, cozy and a happy place, and the room is described as small and decorated beautifully. One reviewer says the place was really busy but service stayed very quick. No recurring complaint appears in the reviews. One pair booked a return visit after a first Saturday lunch, and another reviewer says the staff found a table last minute for Mother's Day.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to the tapas and the risotto, with the Chorizo and Chicken Risotto, the Mediterranean Risotto and a creamy risotto all named, and the food is repeatedly called delicious, fresh and made to order. Bruschetta, nachos, a wrap with a flat white and a proper mojito also get mentioned, and several describe generous portions and affordable Spanish food. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, warm and welcoming, with one reviewer noting the owner chatted while their food was prepared. The atmosphere is called lovely, cozy and a happy place, and the room is described as small and decorated beautifully. One reviewer says the place was really busy but service stayed very quick. No recurring complaint appears in the reviews. One pair booked a return visit after a first Saturday lunch, and another reviewer says the staff found a table last minute for Mother's Day.
Featured reviews
- Evgeny Noi
“The food here is truly superb. I’ve eaten all over the UK, but this place is absolutely top-notch. It is easy to see why they’ve earned a flawless 5/5 rating—it's incredibly well deserved. Every dish was packed with great flavor, the service was excellent, and it offers fantastic value for money. I can't recommend this place highly enough!”
- kerry jutson
“Popped in here today for an impromptu lunch with a friend. She had been before and said she really wanted to go again soon , I’ve never visited before but I’m so glad we popped in today; this is how my favourite little cafe. The staff are genuinely lovely, very warm and welcoming. The cafe is clean and has a really good atmosphere. There is a good selection of choices on the menu. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh and good portion sizes. Really nice to have a proper mojito too! We had two beers, a cocktail and five plates between us for £50 so the price is very good too. I will definitely be coming back again very soon.”
- Louis Sanderson
“Stopped by for a very pleasant lunch today - a wrap with a flat white. Leo was very friendly and had a lovely conversation while waiting for my food. I'll be back here for more!”
- Jaime Mclaren
“Lovely food. Service was great, very welcoming and friendly. Small bistro. Can book if required. Would definitely return 😊”
- Jacqueline Webster
“Fantastic place to eat. We ordered far too many tapas but we managed to eat most of them. Really busy but service was very quick. The food was very tasty and all prepped to order. Lovely atmosphere. Very friendly staff.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Show more amenities
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Cafe and Bistro Tio Leo
- Ocean View at The Dome4.04430.4 mi
afternoon tea, sea views, vegan afternoon tea
- The Leandra4.61,5400.5 mi
large group bookings, pre-theatre two-course deal, moussaka with greek salad
- Steak & Omelette4.61,5320.5 miWheelchair accessible
ribeye and fillet steak, greek salad, chips and fried onion rings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe and Bistro Tio Leo | 5.0152 | — | tapas selection, risotto, cocktails |
| Ocean View at The Dome | 4.0443 | 0.4 mi | afternoon tea, sea views, vegan afternoon tea |
| The Leandra | 4.61,540 | 0.5 mi | large group bookings, pre-theatre two-course deal, moussaka with greek salad |
| Steak & OmeletteWheelchair accessible | 4.61,532 | 0.5 mi | ribeye and fillet steak, greek salad, chips and fried onion rings |
The 3 nearest restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
Similar Restaurants nearby
0.6 miBistrot Pierre Plymouth
0.6 miBuffet City
0.6 miOlive & Twist - Plymouth City Centre
0.7 miBonne Santé restaurant & cocktail bar
0.7 miCosy Club
0.7 miThe Early Bird
0.7 miZizzi - Plymouth
0.7 miThe Plymouth Stable
More to explore in Plymouth

49 places
Restaurants in Plymouth
Photo: Zizzi - Plymouth · 4.6 · 3,184 Google reviews
See all 49 restaurants in Plymouth
