🇬🇧 Barrafina – A Taste of Spain in London
One of London’s most famous Spanish restaurants where almost every dish is a hit! 🎯 Crispy Croquetas (A Must-Try!) We ordered two types—both rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious! 🤤 1️⃣ Ham Croquetas – Classic, savory, and packed with jamón flavor. 🐖🧀 2️⃣ Cuttlefish Croquetas – Unique, seafood-forward, and just as indulgent. 🦑✨ Tortillas (Spanish Omelette) We couldn’t resist trying both versions—both fantastic! 😍 3️⃣ Classic Tortilla – Silky, slightly runny center, pure comfort food. 🥚🥔 4️⃣ Prawn & Piquillo Pepper Tortilla – Extra richness from the prawns and sweet peppers. 🍤🌶️ Essential Tapas No Spanish meal is complete without these! 🎉 5️⃣ Padrón Peppers – Blistered, salty, and occasionally spicy (Russian roulette peppers!). 🌿🔥 6️⃣ Squid with Ink Sauce – Tender squid stuffed with meat, bathed in rich black ink sauce. 🦑⚫ Other Delights 7️⃣ Ox Tail & Truffle Bun – A mini-burger filled with braised oxtail and black truffle—decadent! 🍔🍄 (Forgot to snap a pic, oops!) 😅 8️⃣ Patatas Bravas – Crispy potatoes with spicy sauce (think Spanish-style loaded fries!). 🥔🌶️ 9️⃣ Courgette Flower – Stuffed with goat cheese (warning: avoid if you dislike its strong flavor!). 🌼🐐 (Not for everyone!) 🔟 Cod Cheek – Fried to perfection, served with creamy mayo—simple but heavenly. 🐟🍟 Signature Dish – Don’t Miss This! 1️⃣1️⃣ Carabinero Rice – Their famous red prawn rice—juicy prawns, slightly al dente rice, and an intense seafood flavor. 🍤🍚 A MUST-ORDER! Final Verdict ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 (Great flavors, but a bit pricey for the portion sizes.) 💰 Price: ~£50 per person (without drinks) 📍 Address: 26-27 Dean St, London W1D 3LL (Multiple locations across London!) Why Visit? ✔ Authentic Spanish flavors 🇪🇸 ✔ Lively atmosphere – Perfect for groups or dates! 🍷💃 ✔ Consistently high-quality dishes – Rarely a miss! 🎯 Pro Tips 🔸 Go early or book ahead – It gets busy! 🕔 🔸 Try the seafood-heavy dishes – They shine here! 🦐🐙 🔸 Skip if you're on a tight budget – Worth it for a treat, but not everyday dining. 💸 Bonus Emojis! 🎭 (For the lively Spanish vibe) 🍷 (Wine pairing is a must!) 🔥 (Spicy Padrón peppers!) 🦐 (All about that Carabinero prawn rice!) 🧀 (Warning: Goat cheese alert in courgette flower!) 😋 (Because everything is just so tasty!) #LondonLife #UKLife #SpanishCuisine #LondonVisa #TapasLondon #LondonFoodExplorer #UKFoodie