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Barrafina

54 Frith Street, London W1D 4SL, England
+44 (0)20 7813 8016
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Ranked #21 of 11,667 restaurants in London
Price range: INR3,938 - INR3,938
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Spanish
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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London, United Kingdom
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

I have been coming to Barrafina for years, it's the best spanish tapas bar. There are long queues during peak hours (they don't take reservations) but you can order wine while waiting otherwise try to dine early or late. The seafood dishes are my favourite and they have a specials menu that changes. We had the tuna tataki (asian inspired... More

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London, United Kingdom
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I have been numerous times and still am more than happy to wait!! The food is great, open kitchen is wicked and the staff are good fun! Don't let the line out you off! It is a great chance to have a chat with whoever you are dining with while soaking up the feel of the fast past little restaurant!... More

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Skåne
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

I go to Barrafina at least once everytime I am in London. This time I went there twice:) The place is almost always cramped so you need to wait to get a stool. You can have a glass of wine and some small tapas while waiting. And it is so worth the wait! The place is very well organized and... More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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6 restaurant reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

one of my favourite places to eat, no reservation but not too long waiting time. Good value and buzzing atmosphere

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11 restaurant reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

This is not the place to go anymore. I went here so much when it opened the staff but my sherry on the counter literally as I sat down. I bought everyone here clients, colleagues, friends and even family. On many occasions the chef would serve me and it felt like one happy home. Sure I did not get pushed... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Had a great lunch this week. Excellent menu. The chicken thigh is out of this world, such immense flavours. Freshly cooked food in a busy environment. Superb. Will be back soon.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Brilliant tapas, great service, fab atmosphere - what more can be said about Barrafina?! It is so good it makes its sister restaurant Fino seem rather humdrum. You haven't lived if you haven't eaten here!

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

Went 2day 4 lunch, Monday arrived 2pm . Not that busy. Greeted well , explained menu & specials & ordered away. Wide selection from bar snacks, fish, shellfish, meat & veg / salads. All the dishes were great. A few things , razor clams just a little overcooked, a but of grit in clams but told chef and new batch... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

I have been coming back to Barrafina on and off for the last 5 years, I went last week with my girlfriend and I was really impressed with the meal we had (which was good as I had been selling the place to her a lot). I really enjoy the queuing, with a bottle of wine and a few nibbles... More

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London, United Kingdom
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136 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This place has 23 seats and does not take bookings...and is popular...think about it...you can get there before it opens, go off peak or wait in line...I suggest you don't set your heart on a particular time as you may be disappointed... We went for a boozy Sunday lunch...arrived at 12.45... By 12.55 the que was circa 25 deep... We... More

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