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Spanish food won't be the same again (in London). We stumbled upon this place after dropping off a friend back to hammersmith and saw a huge crowd amongst the three cambio de tercio restaurants. As Capote Y Toros was the only one with a table left (not reserved) we quickly claimed the seating. Service was excellent as the waiter took time to explain each dish out carefully and recommended certain dishes such as the anchovies and the charcuterie selection which were the absolute highlights of the evening. The tortilla was average and to our surprise, very few tables ordered the pork cheeks- which we thought was another outstanding dish. The tiny spheres of bread are so deceiving in portion control as we found ourselves constantly having to request for a new basket to help mop up the sauces left from each of the tapas dishes.
It was a real treat visiting capote y toros however the wallet did suffer heavy damage as it ended up totalling around 120 pounds (inclusive of drinks which I must say took the brunt of the damage)
Now trying to imagine what the best of spain has to offer when I get the chance to visit!
Challenge of the day, not get drunk or severely tipsy at Capote y Toros. Before you think that's easy, here are the obstacles to jump through: over 40 varieties of sherry and the finest ham in the world, acorn fed Iberico bellota ham.
As usual for the Cambio de Tercio Group, there was little doubt about the quality of food and innovations in recipes. And with creativity comes risk, so not everything was suited for everyone’s taste. For me, I have to come back, purely because I don’t know where to find another duck liver carpaccio. But on my next visit, I’ll learn to stick to the Spanish reds, the usual 5J bellota jamon and skip the venison. And if, just if, they could slip the baby eels from Tendido Cero across the road...
Iberico pork is one of the strongest reasons I now think Spanish food is the most enjoyable cuisine in the world and these pork cheeks were grrrrreat.
I am a regular reader of The London Foodie and have written a few guest update reviews for the site. As a result, I was invited to join Luiz at the press opening of Capote y Toros, a new sherry and ham bar by Abel Lusa, the owner of Cambio de Tercios and Tendido Cero. I found Capote y Toros easily. It is located in South Kensington, a short walk from Earls Court Tube Station. I arrived just as Mr. London Foodie himself and we entered as the very first guests of the evening. The place was small but well decorated to go with the name. Capote y Toros translates to Cape and Bulls and the walls were covered with images of bullfighting. We were immediately served a Fino, a very dry sherry, that was complemented by salted almonds and olives. We were seated in the bar stools just under the impressive display of over 100 types of sherry that the bar has on offer. It is the largest sherry bar in London and possibly the world; even Spain doesn't have one as impressive! Soon after we tasted the de
Great dinner. We shared 6 or 7 tapas and 2 desserts - all were fabulous! I couldn’t imagine! Delicious and perfect plating! 10 stars with big congrats!
Delicious Spanish restaurant nested in the heart of South Kensington. Great ambiance with live guitarist roaming through the 3 group of restaurants and amazing staff/service.
A little pricey but worth the experience.
Loved the place.. plenty of taps options, nicely cooked steak (just right 👌) and nice wine choices. Happy to go back.
Soooo delicious!! Best tapas we’ve ever had. Definitely pricey, but so worth is. My favorites were the tacos with potato on it, the chicken croquettes, and the Spanish tortilla. Will definitely go back if in the area again!
Lovely little group of Spanish restaurants in Kensington. Nice little twist on patates bravas and the steak is lovely.
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