Reviews of Ritmo Tapas Bar

My mother and I popped by during I stay in Coleford and it was so good we came back the next night! The food was amazing, all handmade with speedy service at such a good price! There are over 30 tapas options and each one is delicious! We also had the ritm house cocktail which is a must have tasty one! All staff were lovely, the young lad serving us checked on us throughout our meal and they were friendly! The chef made sure our food was good and cooked it all freshly where we could see it in an open kitchen. The atmosphere reminds me of holidaying in Spain, Spanish music and well decorated too! If you are in Coleford this is a must eat place with amazing service and great atmosphere! Side note: highly recommended the filo pastry tapas dishes as well as the garlic cheese mushrooms and nachos!

A recent find! Great staff and a very warm welcome. Wide selection of gins and cocktails. Alternate Wednesdays they have a beginners salsa class running which adds to the atmosphere. There is an upstairs area if you find this intrusive. Superb place for larger groups, adding a continental vibe to the Forest.

I was excited to see that a new Turkish restaurant had very recently opened, replacing the old Ritmo tapas bar and I was not disappointed! We went for a meal for 2 on Saturday night. The staff were very friendly and attentive and the refurb looks great, especially the outside. We were given complimentary bread and dips with olives which was delicious. We couldn’t decide on the starters so went for a hot mezze platter which was glorious! The cheesy filo pastry straws were to die for, the halloumi and calamari was cooked to perfection and the meat slices and falafel were also very tasty. It was so difficult to choose the mains as it all sounded amazing but we settled on the meaty mussaka and the andan (I think?) Kofta. The mussaka was one of the best things I’ve ever tasted in my life! It was lusciously creamy, full of flavour and went perfectly with the rice. The kofta was also incredible. Aromatic and tender, served with pitta, a really nice tomato and cucumber salad and rice. There was a good selection of non alcoholic drinks including mocktails, which was very tasty and well presented. All over an excellent experience and I really can’t wait to go back!

Have spoken with staff a few times to make sure the could cater for our accessibility needs for my mum. Upon arrival table was laid out perfectly for her. Service was awesome and food was exceptional. What can often be a stressful experience with a disabled guest was made a really lovely enjoyable family evening! Huge thanks to staff for their hospitality and care. If ever we are in the area again, we will be back for sure

Had a great tapas meal at Ritmo. Plenty of choices, we had 7 dishes for just over £30. Good size portions and as described on the menu. Sauces very tasty, we also had a jug of sangria which was ideal with the meal. Staff were friendly and helpful with their advice. Definitely try if you're in the Forest of Dean.

We spent a night in Coleford after visiting Puzzlewood and decided to go to Ritmo for dinner. The atmosphere was very nice and the staff super friendly. We ordered Gambas al ajillo, Paella and crema catalana and all was delicious (and we are Spanish), even the white wine was good. I’d definitely go back.

The food is very tasty & authentic with plenty of choices of hot & cold tapas, pealla, fajitas, housespecials and salads. Snacks and deserts are also available. The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed with music playing in the back ground. Food & drink prices a very reasonable. This place is great for bite to eat on your own, with family &bfriends and large groups. In the evening the resteraunt turns into a night club so that the party can continue into the early hours.......enjoy.