Tapios

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  Joanne Hay

  ·2 months ago

  “When you have potential customers who walk into your restaurant, always talk to them. Make them feel welcome, without shaking your head. Yes we knew you were busy, that's a great sign. However, talk to us. We could have returned tomorrow.Maybe we could have waited for twenty minutes. Instead, we walked over the road to the Italian!!!”

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  David Goodchild

  ·2 months ago

  “No booking, just walked up on the off-chance. Seated outside with our dog, we didn't have long to wait as the staff were on it straight away. The meal for two comes in either veggie or meat...we chose meat and the starters were 4 dishes, with pitta and it was very tasty. The pause in between courses was just perfect, then the main players, chicken with wine, leek and mushroom was gorgeous, as were the patatas bravas, the beef and meatballs were super tasty too. Very friendly, busy street and just a very nice little tapas bar. I would highly recommend Tapios, price wise it's not bad either. 10/10”

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  Talya Baker

  ·3 months ago

  “Three of us had lovely tapas - we shared almost all the vegetarian choices and weren't disappointed. Food was tasty, portions good - the mushrooms were particularly delicious. The sangria options were fun - and quite strong - and service was friendly. The only disappointment was that they were unable to add a tip to the card payment and we didn't have cash.”

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  Julie Moorcroft

  ·3 months ago

  “Have been here twice now and would struggle to fault the place. First and foremost - the food is first rate. Each time all the dishes we had were excellent. Particularly enjoyed the tempura prawn and the beef tonight. Service is informal and friendly, no fuss or ceremony, just great food served quickly. Very good value overall, 6 dishes and 2 pints for £70 .”

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  Jess Bourne

  ·7 months ago

  “Really enjoyed our lovely dinner! The food was amazing, drinks were fantastic, service lovely and polite! Highly recommend! Would definitely come back!”

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  Marcus Castle

  ·8 months ago

  “We had an absolutely fantastic experience at this tapas restaurant in Bowness, and it’s one of those places you immediately want to tell people about. From start to finish, everything was spot on. The food was genuinely amazing. Every dish was full of flavour, beautifully cooked, and clearly made with care. We opted for the meal for two, and honestly… it was way more food than we expected — in the best possible way. Incredible value for money, to the point where we were laughing halfway through wondering how we were supposed to finish it all. If you enjoy variety and generous portions, this is a dream. What really elevated the experience, though, was the staff. Friendly, welcoming, attentive without hovering — exactly how hospitality should be done. They made us feel relaxed and looked after from the moment we walked in, which always makes a huge difference. The location is also perfect, right on the high street in Bowness, making it ideal whether you’re visiting for the day, staying nearby, or just fancy something special while exploring the area. It has that lively yet cosy atmosphere that works equally well for couples, friends, or a casual celebration. Overall, this was one of those meals that reminds you why eating out can be such a pleasure. Amazing food, brilliant value, great staff, and a prime location — I’d highly recommend it and wouldn’t hesitate to go back.”

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  Kevin

  ·10 months ago

  “We ordered 5 dishes and can tell the mussels and prawns were not fresh and likely frozen or prepackaged ready-to-eat. Bread was weaved cold. The prawns and chorizo only contained 2 inches worth of broken chorizo. At 6:30pm on a Tuesday they had run out of all lamb or beef dishes. Good thing for us considering the simpler dishes were poorly prepared. Spanish tapas is one of our favourite cuisine and after experiencing countless restaurants even in Spain, this is by far the worst and furthest from anything Spanish. (Hummus and Tzatziki on the menu should’ve been our first warning what we were stepping into). Disregard the 4.7 stars. People who rated obviously don’t know what good looks or tastes like.”

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  david longstaffe

  ·11 months ago

  “Be ready to taste authentic food in a lovely setting. Our table was booked for 8pm, we arrived a few minutes early but we got a great table, service was friendly and food arrived in no time. All of the plates were 100% perfect thank you. We will be back in November for sure AND WE DID 27/11 🌟 Tapios, Windermere - A Warm Welcome and Exceptional Tapas! 🌟 (June 2025 Follow-Up) We made a spontaneous return visit to Tapios after our first great experience in June 2025, and once again, this establishment did not disappoint! • Walk-in Welcome: Despite not booking, we were promptly and warmly offered a lovely table in the window, which was much appreciated. • Service Excellence: The drinks and food service was incredibly polite and quick, making for a smooth and relaxing meal. • Food Quality: The food, simply put, never disappoints. From our jug of Sangria to our chosen variety of tapas, every dish was superb. • Family Recommendation: We had suggested that family members visit earlier in the week, and they were also extremely impressed! Tapios truly offers a warm welcome in Windermere and is a must-visit for tapas lovers. Highly recommended! We will be back in JUN 2026”

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  Tom Wakeland

  ·1 year ago

  “We had the potato bravas, cheesy mushrooms and a chicken dish with leek, mushrooms in a cream sauce. We sat out front which was lovely watching the world go by and it seems like the place has locals that visit which we think is always a good sign. The food was excellent, staff friendly and service was quick. Couldn't ask for more.”

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  kirsty lynch

  ·3 years ago

  “We arrived at 5ish without a booking and they were able to seat us promptly. We ordered about 2 or 3 dishes per person. The food came out in no particular order just when ready which was perfect as we were not sitting twiddling our thumbs and always had something in front of us. The food tasted amazing and the staff were so polite, we even tried the raspberry sangria which tasted phenomenal. It was our first time in Windermere and it was the best time ever.”

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