We are very proud of the great reviews we have received on Tripadvisor from our happy customers over the years. Thank you for anyone who has taken the time to post a review, we always take on board your feedback.
“My boyfriend and I decided to treat ourselves to some tapas and wine over the past weekend and I must say that we absolutely loved our experience from the moment we walked in until we left. Have visited La Regata in the past with my family and was so happy that I managed to visit this lovely restaurant and have another amazing evening again. The food is always so fresh and delicious and of course best accompanied by their great range of wines! This place is the perfect spot for any occasion, will be back again soon! Thank you La Regata!”
“I have been coming to this restaurant for well over 5 years now and I can safely say it has never been anything other than excellent! The decor is beautiful and you instantly feel like your in Spain, the food is fresh and exciting and it is always hard to decide what dishes to have. The service is always friendly and not overbearing in any way it is a must for any lover of Spanish Cuisine!”
“Nestled in the heart of Southampton, La Regata Restaurant offers an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience that seamlessly blends flavours, ambiance, and service. With an array of delightful tapas and a carefully curated wine selection, this charming establishment creates an unforgettable dining journey.”
Read the full blog here https://travelregrets.com/best-mediterranean-restaurants-in-southampton/
“Me and my husband chose to dine at the restaurant for the first time when we had family visiting. The atmosphere of the restaurant is so warming and friendly and really does make you feel like you are in Spain! We noticed the menu had soo many options to choose from and many quite different from what we have seen before. We tasted over 12 tapas dishes and there wasn’t one we didn’t like! We especially liked the king prawns in spicy garlic sauce and the chicken wings however all of it was absolutely delicious! The service was also excellent we will definitely be going back and recommend to our friends and family!”
“One of the most wonderful meals we’ve ever had. This has to be one of the nicest restaurants in the south of England. The outlook is great, atmosphere lovely, very Spanish, nice view of the docks, with superb friendly service and absolutely stunning Spanish food. Superb!”
“Our kids love this place, great menu and great tapas. Service is always excellent and the owner often comes out and chats to the kids about the food and Spain. The paella is awesome and very similar to southern Spanish varieties. Some lovely dishes too that are not often found in England, the octopus bravas for instance. Being a Tapas bar/restaurant this place is also perfect for an ice cold beer in the summer accompanied by a plate of olives, or other basic tapas.”
“Perfect selection of tasty Tapas, lovely Spanish feeling, and friendly staff. We met up with two dear friends for a catch up over lunch. We ordered Sangria which I have to say was one of the best ever. Enjoyed a great selection of freshly cooked tapas on a sunny summer’s day – perfect !! if you haven’t eaten at this lovely place, then you need to. You will not be disappointed. Thanks, La Regata and see you soon!”
“I visited this restaurant on a Saturday evening for my best friends birthday. The restaurant had an authentic and cosey decor which was extremely welcoming. We had a large party of 20 people and the majority of us had the suckling pig. This was absolutely mind-blowing. Everyone was taking pictures because it looked wonderful but as soon as they started eating everyone was awestruck. Not only did the pig look amazing, but the taste was also out of this world. The meat was succulent and was falling apart on the fork. The potatoes were cooked in rosemary and salt and were excellent as well!”
Excellent We went to celebrate my daughters engagement to her boyfriend. So there was 13 of us. We were asked to... Read MoreWe went to celebrate my daughters engagement to her boyfriend. So there was 13 of us. We were asked to pre order which wasn't a problem. When the evening came we were greeted with smiles, shown to our table and drinks orders were taken. The food and service were outstanding. I especially liked the touch of them calling out the name of the person who's food they had, makes it so much easier, you don't have the 'hmm I don't remember what I ordered ' scenario. From start to finish they couldn't of been anymore helpful or friendly. Even though the place was packed!! Nothing was ever too much trouble.
Would highly recommend. Close
Excellent Tapas Wonderful food and service. Tapas was delicious and Angel was a great host for the evening! Would definitely come again!
Incredible food Wow, this is now my favourite restaurant in Southampton. The food was incredible- so impressed.
Wine list is great, staff... Read MoreWow, this is now my favourite restaurant in Southampton. The food was incredible- so impressed.
Wine list is great, staff very friendly, reasonable prices, great atmosphere inside restaurant. Close
Superb food and a great staff We are regular customers here and the food is always amazingly delicious. The staff is very polite and friendly, and... Read MoreWe are regular customers here and the food is always amazingly delicious. The staff is very polite and friendly, and makes you feel welcomed and well looked after.
Definitely worth visiting! Close
Spain in southampton I only come here for a drink whilst waiting for the iow ferry but the service was amazing and i... Read MoreI only come here for a drink whilst waiting for the iow ferry but the service was amazing and i spoke to the spanish barmen who said the food was like in spain, which i trust. It was nice to speak spanish with him (he is native) and all the staff were friendly. If you want a spanish experience in southampton. This is the place! The food smells amazing and i will be beinging my work staff here! Close
Lovely restaurant Beautiful restaurant from the decor to the food. We went with the waiters recommendation which didn’t disappoint. The only small... Read MoreBeautiful restaurant from the decor to the food. We went with the waiters recommendation which didn’t disappoint. The only small fault I would say is some of the staff didn’t seem friendly like front of house staff should be. I have been in the catering trade so felt that could have been improved. Other than that I would go back and I would recommend this restaurant to others. Close
Authentic Spanish restaurant Fantastic Spanish food! Lovely décor and very friendly staff. Not in the greatest location scenically but the ambiance inside certainly... Read MoreFantastic Spanish food! Lovely décor and very friendly staff. Not in the greatest location scenically but the ambiance inside certainly makes up for it. Would be visiting again most definitely, highly recommend! Close
Excellent tapas The food was fantastic, we couldn’t pick a favourite dish out of everything we tried. We had a variety of... Read MoreThe food was fantastic, we couldn’t pick a favourite dish out of everything we tried. We had a variety of meat and fish tapas dishes and they were all excellent. The service was also super, really friendly and not rushed at all Close
Looking forward to returning very soon My Mum and I chose five tapas dishes to share including the date, cheese and pancetta dish which was delicious.... Read MoreMy Mum and I chose five tapas dishes to share including the date, cheese and pancetta dish which was delicious. We shared olives to start with and thoroughly enjoyed the Spanish homemade almond cake afterwards. A superb ambience together with excellent service and friendliness from the staff therefore highly recommend. Close
almost excellent Can't score it a full 5 / 5 excellent as there was quite a wait for the food to arrive.... Read MoreCan't score it a full 5 / 5 excellent as there was quite a wait for the food to arrive. A great choice of delicious tapas on offer and lovely friendly service. We would definitely eat here again. Close
Best Tapas in Southampton Been visiting Le Regata for years now. Very authentic Spanish feel, great atmosphere, even better food.
Delicious food and a great atmosphere I recently went to La Regata with my family and had the most fabulous evening. There was something on the... Read MoreI recently went to La Regata with my family and had the most fabulous evening. There was something on the menu for everyone. All our tapas dishes we ordered were tasty and authentic and the staff were incredible.
I should also say we felt very safe during these strange times.
Can't wait to go again! Close
