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Tapa, Edinburgh,

Tapa

4.8
4.8
1493 Reviews
£26 to £40
Spanish

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
We are a multiple award winning restaurant, first opening our doors in Edinburgh in 2009.

Whether it’s the blast of warmth that welcomes you as you step off the plane, the guitarist in that bustling side street bar you chanced upon or the very last meal of your trip, we wanted to create an atmosphere in Tapa that was evocative of our most vibrant memories of Spain!

From Michelin starred restaurants in Madrid to roadside cafes in Sanlúcar de Barrameda we celebrate the incredibly diverse range of ingredients and stunning dishes that we’ve experienced on our travels through Spain by placing an emphasis on small, artisanal Spanish producers and ingredients almost impossible to source out with Spain.

This is our experience of Spain and we look forward to sharing it with you very soon!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 476 6776
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Francisco Martin Romano
  • Private party facilities
    We're happy to cater for your private events, and can provide space for weddings, funerals, business meetings and lucheons. E-Mail us on tapa@tapaedinburgh.co.uk with your requirements.
  • Neighbourhood
    Leith
  • Parking details
    The restaurant benefits from generous on street car parking facilities and, out with office hours, a small off street car park directly opposite the front of the building.
  • Public transit
    The Numbers 22 and 35 buses run along Leith Walk, onto Henderson Street. The bus stop on Henderson Street coming from the City is a short walk- less than 2minutes- from Tapa.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,493 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Ambience

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh

    Best Ambience

  • Edinburgh

    Best Value

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tapa offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "fabulous" tapas and "excellent" service. Known for its authentic Spanish flavors, Tapa consistently impresses with its "amazing" food and "friendly" staff. The Thursday Club is a standout feature, offering "great value" with a 50% discount. A top choice for tapas lovers.

1,493 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We've come here many times over the year, this visit was on Valentines day and they did an outstanding job with creative and delicious starters and desserts to complement the tapas. We're always made to feel welcome and well looked after, and this was no exception even though it was clearly a busy night! Great experience. Highly recommend.

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  2. Paula

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the valentines set menu which was delicious and great value. Staff were lovely - we enjoyed our night

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  3. Stewart

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our visit and definitely will be back. The food was amazing and the service was first class

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  4. Rona

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn’t know what to expect. It knocked it out the park. Highly recommend.

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  5. Sophie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Visited tapa for the first time and the food was outstanding! It was very busy but it didn’t feel as though you were waiting for too long for service nor were we being rushed out. The staff were brilliant, attentive and friendly which is another great sign. The price for the dishes seemed very reasonable and the portion sizes were good value for money. Overall a great experience and will definitely be back.

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  6. alison

    Edinburgh

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyed our first visit - very noisy crowd at table next to us Cocktails pretty good Pork cheek delicious as was platter board and dips Dog friendly at back

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  7. Joanne

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff were friendly. Special offer menus Food lovely Lovely night out

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  8. Philip

    VIP

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, great food and great service. I'm a regular visitor.

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  9. Megan

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time! My boyfriend has been here a few times but it was my first and i honestly loved it. Lucas made us feel so welcome from the minute we stepped in the door and talked us through the menu. We felt so well looked after and the food was unreal! I can’t wait to come back. Thank you Tapa!

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  10. Pat

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous evening with attentive staff without being intrusive. Helpful, clear explanations, good suggestions what to try.

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FAQs

Tapa is rated 4.8 stars by 1493 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Tapa

19 Shore Place, Edinburgh, EH6 6SW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Leith
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The restaurant benefits from generous on street car parking facilities and, out with office hours, a small off street car park directly opposite the front of the building.
  • Public transit
    The Numbers 22 and 35 buses run along Leith Walk, onto Henderson Street. The bus stop on Henderson Street coming from the City is a short walk- less than 2minutes- from Tapa.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Francisco Martin Romano
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0131 476 6776
  • Private party facilities
    We're happy to cater for your private events, and can provide space for weddings, funerals, business meetings and lucheons. E-Mail us on tapa@tapaedinburgh.co.uk with your requirements.
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