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La Casa Vieja — Restaurants in Saint Helens

La Casa Vieja

RestaurantsSaint Helens, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(336 reviews)

Quick info

01744 454613
6-12 Library St, Saint Helens WA10 1DH, United Kingdom
£30–40 · Reported by 21 people

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About La Casa Vieja

On Library St in Saint Helens, La Casa Vieja is a tapas restaurant with picture-covered walls and a wood-beamed ceiling in a small dining room. The menu runs to twelve dishes, including meatballs and chicken alongside Octopus in red wine. Sangria is served alongside the food, and staff can advise on gluten-free options for those who need them. Table service brings dishes to the table as they're ready, and a wait for food can occur during busier periods, with hot desserts sometimes running out later in service. La Casa Vieja opens Thursday to Saturday, evenings only, and stays closed the rest of the week. Reservations are required.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Family friendly
  • Dietary
    Serves organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

12 dishes
  • Octopus
  • Whitebait
  • Shellfish Soup
  • Brandy
  • Garlic & Chilli King Prawn Tapas
  • Patatas Bravas & Chorizo Tapas
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Reviews

4.5/5
336 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention gluten-free options, octopus in red wine, meatballs and sangria.

5★
247
4★
51
3★
18
2★
8
1★
12

Customer Review Summary

Diners consistently single out the tapas as tasting authentic, with the Octopus in red wine drawing particular praise, and sangria and meatballs also earning repeat mentions as group favorites. Reviewers describe the restaurant as feeling transported to Spain, and staff are repeatedly called welcoming, with several noting a server by name who guided them through gluten free options and dish choices. Groups celebrating birthdays highlight generous, varied spreads and a lively atmosphere. Against this, one visitor found the food merely okay for the price and reported the kitchen had run out of hot desserts, leaving only chocolate mousse, egg flan, or sorbet, and had also run out of decaf coffee, while feeling repeatedly checked on to hurry their meal. Another group faced a lengthy wait for food, though they still called the meatballs a highlight. Most reviewers say they plan to return, with several explicitly recommending it to others.

Featured reviews

  • Dianne Jones
    “Thank you to all the staff so much for our wonderful experience last night. My husband,who is coeliac, was a little concerned about eating at your beautiful restaurant( only because it was our first visit) ) I can categorically guarantee that it won’t be our last! Delicious, tasty food, fantastic staff all looked after us so well, they couldn’t have been more welcoming and reassuring. Great knowledge about gf options and food prep. Advising my husband on dishes that he’d be able to enjoy. It really felt like we could have been somewhere in Spain, enjoying our tasty tapas. We had a thoroughly great evening, and we will return. Highly recommend your terrific place. All meals were top quality. X”
  • Erica Bennett
    “All three of us loved it. I haven't been impressed with many restaurants as I home cook but this was just sublime. The decor is lovely. We can't wait to go back 🤤”
  • Lynne Hill
    “Not the cheapest but great tasty dishes of good portion size! Waitress was helpful and efficient. Really nice place for cosy ambiance being small but decor in keeping with the tapas theme. Would recommend and will return 👌 …”
  • Ian V
    “It's been a long time since I went to the Casa Vieja. It still has the taverna feel, in the middle of St Helens, it still has great service and it is still value for money. The food is very good and feels and tastes authentic. The service is always good and the vibe is enjoyment. Thoroughly recommend”
  • Jesmi101
    “Really nice atmosphere in this place, the two staff on last night were amazingly helpful and friendly, made us feel really welcome and nothing was too much trouble, if I could give them 10 stars I would. The food was delicious, portions are …”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Highlights

“Informal Spanish tapas restaurant and bar with picture-covered walls and a wood-beamed ceiling.”

  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Has rooftop seating
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Has no-contact delivery
  • Serves dine-in
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  • Family friendly
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
Offerings· 9
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Has free water refills
  • Serves organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Planning· 2
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Service options· 1
  • Offers delivery
Dining options· 4
  • Serves dinner
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Highlights· 3
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great wine list
  • Has rooftop seating
Popular for· 2
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Family-friendly· 1
  • Good for kids
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Atmosphere· 3
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
Crowd· 4
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Popular with tourists
  • Transgender safe space
Accessibility· 2
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

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  • 5.4 mi away£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options

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