Spanish Restaurant

In fashionable Westbourne Grove, W2, El Pirata de Tapas attracts a cosmopolitan crowd who enjoy traditional Spanish cuisine in an enchanting neighbourhood ambience. The ground floor exudes a quiet elegance, while on the lower floor the jamón ibérico pata negra gran reserva hams make a stunning backdrop. Head Chef Omar Allibhoy conjures up contemporary dishes full of flavour. His innovative meals to share are a big hit with groups of friends enjoying informal lunches and laid-back after-work meals. Try the seared scallops, paprika crispy squid, or black rice with squid and black aioli. Spanish comfort food in the form of Serrano ham croquetas and authentic tortilla make any meal complete, while dishes such as pork cheeks or six hour roasted pork belly ensure you will come back for more. Fine Spanish wines, brandies and liqueurs, and regionally inspired cocktails all further enhance the true Iberian flavour of this popular eatery.