La Regata
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About La Regata
On Town Quay in Southampton, La Regata is a Spanish restaurant set on the waterfront, with a tapas bar identity sitting alongside the wider seafood and restaurant offering. The menu leans on small plates for sharing, with paella, fried aubergine, fried pork with chorizo and cheese, pulpo y patatas, Iberico pork dishes, and fabada among the named options, and wine available to accompany the meal. The place can get busy, and staff have seated guests ahead of a booking time when the room is crowded.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsHigh chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
118 dishes · mains £4–19- San Miguel£3.60
- Corona£5.50
- Inedit£5.00
- Estrella Galicia£3.60
- Guinness£6.25
- Level Head (Ipa)£3.60
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas, paella, iberico pork and pulpo y patatas.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tapas, paella, iberico pork and pulpo y patatas.
Customer Review Summary
Tapas lead the praise, with multiple diners singling out the pulpo y patatas, Iberico pork dishes, and fried aubergine with chorizo and cheese as standouts. The paella and wine selection earn consistent mention as well, and several reviewers describe the warm, transportive atmosphere. Service is generally called friendly and attentive, though one diner noted that on a crowded visit the service slipped.
Customer Review Summary
Tapas lead the praise, with multiple diners singling out the pulpo y patatas, Iberico pork dishes, and fried aubergine with chorizo and cheese as standouts. The paella and wine selection earn consistent mention as well, and several reviewers describe the warm, transportive atmosphere. Service is generally called friendly and attentive, though one diner noted that on a crowded visit the service slipped.
Featured reviews
- carlos maymi
“must eat their "tapas". Sometimes is too crowded, and service is not the same.”
- Katrina Wetherill
“Excellent pre cruise meal at La Regata on the waterfront We had booked for 7pm but were hungry by 6pm and they were more than happy to seat us early, even though I could see that they were busy Being busy saw no reflection on either the service or the food, both were superb 🤩 Had a full array of small plates and enjoyed each and every one ☺️ Nice vibe to the place too Gets our vote 👍🏻”
- Raffaele Guarnieri
“Viste le recensioni ci aspettavamo una cucina migliore. Bel locale e belle persone ma la cucina dovrebbe essere migliorata.”
- Jonny OldBoy
“Have eaten Tapas in many, many regions of Spain. This is as good as many of those experiences. Eat here about three or four times a year and never ever have been disappointed. Stand out dishes for me are : Pulpo y Patatas , any of the Iberico Pork dished and of course Fabada. Staff always excellent. Muchas Gracias.”
- Richard Lloyd
“We had a fantastic experience at La Regata and will definitely be returning. From the moment you step inside, the atmosphere makes you feel as though you’ve been transported to another country – it’s warm, welcoming, and full of character. The tapas were absolutely delicious, and every dish we ordered was full of flavour. The paella was also excellent, and the wine selection complemented the meal perfectly. The fried aubergine and fried Pork with chorizo and cheese really stood out for us! The staff were friendly and attentive throughout the evening, helping to make the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for the thoughtful chocolate message on our dessert to celebrate our first wedding anniversary. It was a lovely touch and much appreciated. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic Spanish food, a great atmosphere, and a lovely dining experience.”
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
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- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La RegataOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.51,256 | — | £20–40 | tapas, paella, iberico pork |
| Everest CuisineGood for kids · Reservations | 4.4659 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | bombay potatoes, chicken momo, no lift/stairs to reach venue |
| Anatolian Turkish KitchenVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.8435 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | grilled meats, authentic turkish food, generous portions |
| Edo Asia | 4.7314 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | sushi selection, cocktails and mocktails, takoyaki |
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