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Meson Don Felipe, London,

Meson Don Felipe

4.4
4.4
2076 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish
53 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF

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2 people
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7:00 pm
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Established in 1987, Meson Don Felipe was the first Tapas Bar in London and we are still an independent, family-run business. You can expect great tapas and some amazing, well-priced Spanish wines, served in an authentic, relaxed atmosphere.
We have an outside terrace with heaters and umbrellas but of course, we can't promise the weather! If you book outside we can't guarantee a table inside if the weather changes.
For those unable to eat-in, we offer our famous Paellas for takeaway at lunchtime Monday-Friday.
Thank you for all your support and we look forward to welcoming you soon to this little bit of Spain in Waterloo.

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Additional information

  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Cross Street
    Corner of Short Street and The Cut, opposite the Young Vic
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are halfway along The Cut, the busy thoroughfare that links Waterloo Road to Blackfriars Road, just five minutes walk from Waterloo main line and Northern line underground stations (Take Old Vic exit from Waterloo Station). We are also near Southwark station, Jubilee line. The Young Vic theatre is opposite us and The Old Vic just along the road.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,076 people are saying

Meson Don Felipe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meson Don Felipe offers a lively and authentic Spanish tapas experience. Guests rave about the "delicious food," "great atmosphere," and "friendly staff." The menu boasts "fantastic tapas" with "excellent wine" options. While the ambiance is vibrant, some find it "noisy" when crowded. Overall, it's a beloved spot for tasty Spanish dishes.
2,076 Reviews
  1. Will

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Fod was great. Lots of choice and variety. We'd have preferred it if the delivery of the tapas had een staggered rather than all coming at once. One dish we had ordered wasn't delivered and appeared on our bill but was corrected without fuss. The restaurant was a bit loud for us to have a proper conversation.

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  2. Kate

    London9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place - the service is fantastic and the food comes quickly in large portions. Sometimes it doesn’t quite live up to expectations but it doesn’t matter too much as the authenticity and vibrancy of this place are what it’s all about. Great location near the Old and Young Vic and lots of tables outside basking in evening sunshine.

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  3. Patrick VIP

    Palm Springs8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Inhumanely understaffed!! We’ve been here before and it wasn’t this bad. Food was good, but it was a painful dining experience. Even though the two wait staff couldn’t keep up with the service of those seated, they continued to seat everyone who came. It was not pleasant having to watch the two of them trying and failing to keep up under these circumstances. In today’s world, this should not be allowed. One of the waitresses said that two staff had not shown up. Understandable, but then management needed to manage the continued influx and limit seating. They did not. The result was as if we were having to witness the worst sweatshop ever. No dining experience should ever be like this.

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  4. sarah

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been here a number of times as it never fails to impress. Met friends who have not been here before and they love it too. Food was fantastic, could sit and eat all day

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  5. Tammy

    Buckinghamshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was lovely but not felt welcomed by staff, not checked on, service charge deducted for this reason..

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  6. Ade

    London35 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 9 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this place, food always great. Wasn’t as busy today and even though quiet service wasn’t as good as normal. 2hrs eating didn’t get asked if the food was OK or if we wanted another drink.

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  7. DenisH

    London13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Early pre theatre dinner so restaurants was pretty empty. Pretty indifferent welcome “That’s your table over there”. Food service prompt and food itself tasty and good portions.

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  8. Ros VIP

    London8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely to sit out in the sun and enjoy tapas and a well priced bottle of good wine— a refreshing change

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Michael

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    All a bit manic. Noise levels very high but could hear the one I was with. Missed one dish and took several requests to deliver water. One dish overcooked and the prawns with garlic was very light on the garlic.

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  10. Barry

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    going back to Don Felipe is like going back home except that home was never like this. The food is good - impossible to pick one favourite - the wine list is interesting and the service is always good. They know when to ask if you want more and when to just let you enjoy your meal.

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FAQs

Meson Don Felipe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7928 3237.

Meson Don Felipe is rated 4.4 stars by 2076 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. South West London
  5. Waterloo

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53 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Corner of Short Street and The Cut, opposite the Young Vic
  • Area
    Waterloo
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are halfway along The Cut, the busy thoroughfare that links Waterloo Road to Blackfriars Road, just five minutes walk from Waterloo main line and Northern line underground stations (Take Old Vic exit from Waterloo Station). We are also near Southwark station, Jubilee line. The Young Vic theatre is opposite us and The Old Vic just along the road.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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