La Vina Tapas Bar & Restaurant

It’s sometimes easy to forget this restaurant is here, however it is really worth a visit. We have only been a few times since it reopened but I really hope it succeeds. We went tonight and I was reminded how nice it is to have something other than Turkish nearby. Great food and wine, lovely welcoming and friendly staff. I’m defo going to make an effort to visit more often.

I had an amazing tapas experience at La Vina! The cosy and welcoming atmosphere was perfect for those who want authentic and delicious Spanish cuisine. The flavours were incredible, and all the dishes were freshly prepared. They also had a great selection of wines to choose from. The service was excellent, and the location, right next to Harringay station, lent an authentic vibe to the experience. Moreover, the prices were very reasonable compared to other places in London. I absolutely loved the cosy ambience and plan on returning for another visit soon.

It is with a heavy heart that I give them 4 starts but what's more important for the reviews, in my opinion, is the food quality and it wasn't the best tapas I have ever had, and I know what Im talking about as I'm Spanish myself. Some of the stuff like the morcilla and the bacalao croquetes were great but other stuff like the patatas bravas, gambas, chicken or aubergine were just pretty average. Oh and the churros with chocolate, a bit meh. Service was very attentive however they were very slow and pretty much forgot about us a few times even though the place was almost empty. It was good to see that they don't add the service charge by default so the tip is optional, however who carries cash nowadays? Maybe the option on the card machine to leave some tip would be a good solution.