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Tapa, Edinburgh,

Tapa

4.8
4.8
1471 Reviews
£26 to £40
Spanish

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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 1,471 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Ambiance

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Value

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighborhood gem

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh

    Best Ambiance

  • Edinburgh

    Best Value

  • Edinburgh

    Neighborhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tapa offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive service." The tapas menu is varied and authentic, with standout dishes like Iberico pork and pig cheeks. Customers appreciate the "lovely atmosphere" and "great value," especially on half-price Thursdays. A must-visit for tapas lovers in Edinburgh!

1,471 Reviews
  1. Emma

    Cork

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the nicest meals I’ve had in a long time , staff really attentive and lovely cocktails !!

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  2. Landel

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dinner experience at Tapa once again, only our third visit but will certainly be back again soon. Great quality tapas food with a genuine focus on ensuring they are tasty. Very busy so always book to avoid disappointment and remember that The Thursday Clud reduces your food bill by 50% with a few of the most expensive dishes excluded but still a huge variety available. The chorizo was a winner with us both as well as the special pork cheeks (carrilladas), gambas tiger prawns and the patatas bravas as always.

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  3. Colin

    Glasgow

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service excellent. We booked this earlier in the day as visiting Edinburgh and was a nice surprise to find that they do 50% off food on a Thursday. Highly recommended

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  4. Simon

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and flavours made better by it being 50% off on Thursday

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  5. David

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been to Tapa many times and never disappoints..great food, really nice staff, nice buzz

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  6. guido

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming here for more than 10 years in total. It is simply lovely. Great food, lovely service and a wonderful ambience. A true gem of a restaurant.

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  7. Shane

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been here a fair bit but not for a couple of years. I was a bit disappointed since my last visit. Prices seem to have have increased quite a lot and the food was very salty. The service was excellent but I won’t rush back. Shame, because I used to love the place.

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  8. Tara

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful New Year’s Eve dinner! The servers were very helpful in helping us navigate the menu and find allergy safe food (for dairy and nut allergic members of our party). The food itself was delicious (bread with dips, charcuterie, and various pork dishes).One of the best meals we’ve had during our visit to Edinburgh.

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  9. Garry

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food and service. Loved this place, highly recommend.

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  10. Patrick

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food, great value for money and the place is very relaxing. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable about the food. We've been several times before and Tapa continues to deliver great food.

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FAQs

Tapa is rated 4.8 stars by 1471 OpenTable diners.

Tapa does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for Tapa

19 Shore Place, Edinburgh, EH6 6SW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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