Based by Clapham Common tube station, Carmen Bar De Tapas is a cute and cozy Spanish restaurant serving tapas plates and paella. Really lovely service and atmosphere and I would recommend the...
I had a fantaatic meal at Carmen, the food was good especially the grilled squid and the wine list although not extensive was seensibly priced. Although quite busy the staff were very friendly and efficient.... I will definately be returning. ...
Best Spanish Restaurant in London!. Friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, excelent prices, delicious food...
what else could you ask for?
Solid tapas. Good atmosphere, cozy, nice decor. Pitchers of Sangria go well with the food (medium for 10 pounds), and the meatballs, Stilton croquettes and garlic chili prawns are all excellent. Good value for money, each dish around 5-7 pounds, and two per person more than enough.
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When you peek in through the large glass windows of Carmen it feels very warm and inviting. A combination of the warm colours and apparent animated discussions by its patrons achieves this inviting atmosphere. The food is reasonably priced and it is good tapas for that price. I haven't tried their paella yet but it looks like they have the cheapest paella prices on the menu. Usually paella takes the longest time to make and is one of the most expensive dishes in any Spanish restaurant. Even in Spain!
Their Champinones al ajillo (stir-fried mushrooms in garlic and parsley sauce) is one of their best tapas. Whatever the season the mushrooms always taste great. Pimientos del piquillo is a good non-vegetarian tapas to try. Order more than one portion because people become greedier once they've tasted it.
Although, I enjoy Carmen every time, I've had better tapas in London. However, for a chilled out dinner with friends, Carmen wins hands down. You wouldn't want expensive tapas every weekend would you?
Fantastic! Very kind staff, lovely vibes, great music and food is outstanding. I shared a vegetarian paella with my friend and had some spinach croquettes and patatas bravas. Very tasty and made with love and passion. Would love to come back soon! 🫶🏼
Amazing food, we ordered chorizo paella and breaded prawns, so flavourful. I wished there was a homemade lemonade to go with the food, must be so refreshing. Will be back!
Delicious tapas and paella and really friendly staff. I spilled some chorizo oil on my white trousers and they were so helpful, bringing me stain remover to help get it off.
I have visited twice and both times the service was great and friendly. The Sangria's are to die for good quality. The food is plentiful and tasty. I highly recommend the cheese croquettes it's a special cheese forgotten the name. We shall be back again! Also the prawns in white wine yum! On another occasion we had the seafood paella, flavoursome!!
It was an amazing find just next to Clapham Common Station. Nicely decorated and the ambience is like being on holiday. Their front French windows are opened making it more welcoming to sit specially on a sunny day. Wide range of selections on the menu and their servings are quite generous for tapas. The calamari is exceptionally soft like butter and no sign of chewiness. We were a party of three and had four types of tapas plus mixed paella for two. We couldn't really finish it all and I even had the rest of the paella home. It's highly recommended and the price is worth it for servings that you get. The staff are also very attentive and charming.
I've been here several times, and the food never disappoints. However I think the prices have gone too high now. We paid nearly ÂŁ10 for 5 tiny pieces of pork in a blue cheese sauce. This worked out at almost ÂŁ2 per mouthful. The sangria was particularly nice this time, though.
Took my dad and sister here, and genuinely loved it. Great food with lots of veggie friendly options. Lovely atmosphere, a little loud for my dad, but still really enjoyed it. Really nice and friendly staff. Would thoroughly recommend! ✨
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Im from Spain and I was really eager to come to this restaurant, overall the service was really good and the food as well!!
I’ve ordered some: pimientos del patron 9/10, basic but I loved them! Gambas al ajillo, nothing outrageous, they were good but maybe a bit more of prawns? Moreover, the calamares where AMAZING!! Very tasty and just like I’d eat in Spain! I must say I was quite disappointed with the croquetas de jamón basically because it did have the taste of Spanish ham but the bechamel was not what I expected, it was a bit too thick meanwhile it should be smooth. Last but not least, I ordered crema catalana, it was ok.
Plus, I ordered a sangria jug and I’d add some peach in juice tin in it to give it that taste that we have in Spain like more sugary… but it was really nice tho.
What I didn’t like is that they brought some bread and then they charged it when we didn’t order it… if you are gonna charge me the bread, at the very least, ask me if I want and let me know you’re gonna add it in my bill…
Second time in a month this place doesn't disappoint me! Had great time with my friend, and as being Italian she can be very fussy about food! Tapas were delicious, good portions too, and staff were busy but so friendly, relaxed and ready to meet our needs! Loved the decor, so much attention to the details ! It felt like being on holiday in Spain! Just loved it xx
Wonderful authentic Spanish meal on a Sunday lunchtime. Ordered a chicken & chorizo paella & several tapas dishes, including patatas bravas, crispy cod & alioli, mushrooms in garlic & olive oil, meatballs & the chicken escalopes. We also had bread & olives & Sangria. For dessert we ordered the churros & chocolate & a cappuccino. All food & drinks were really good & we will definitely be going back here.
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