Good Food, Poor Service

Rating - Overall: 3  Food: 4  Service: 2  Ambience: 3

Roadman
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Member since Feb 09
Rating: 1

11 Feb 2010

Visited on a quite Monday night, we should have known what we were in for when we turned up a few minutes before our booking and the waitress looked at here watch and said that we were early. Er yes we were by a couple of minutes on a quite Monday!

We were asked to go to the bar were we had some drinks and then were shown to our table. The waitress then proceeded to tell us what was not available, which was quite a few things from the main menu. We then had a chat and decided that we would go for the two mixed tapa’s. A waiter then come to take our order and we started off asking for olives and bread, only to be told that they had ran out of olives.

A Tapas bar with olives, whatever next! We then gave the rest of our order and also ordered a bottle of wine.

Time flowed past as we chatted and had a laugh until we realised that we were still awaiting our wine, half and hour after we ordered. I tried to get the waiters eye, but failed so got up and chased him. I then chased him again a further 10 mins latter. Eventually the wine turned up and by then we also wanted two more beers, so also ordered these. These then took another 10mins and another chase to turn up.

After about an hour after placing our order, again we had to chase and asked if we could have some food please. The food soon turned up and we tucked in. Yuk the first two dishes that we tried (Calamares Andaluza aka deep fried calamari and Gambas Gabardina aka Deep fried prawns) tasted awful, like they had been cooked in burnt oil. We complained and the waitress apologised and offered us alternatives dishes. The rest of the food was lovely and the two replacement dishes were excellent.

Whilst eating our food we overheard the table behind us asking for Garlic Mayonnaise, having to chase for it a number of times, only then to be told that they had ran out! At the end of our meal we were offered pudding, but by then we had had enough and decided to call it a day.

We have always found La Tasca to be good, but wonder if they have the right staff and attitude at this one.

Visited: February 8, 2010
What I ate: Chef and House Mixed Tapas

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Nice place

Rating - Overall: 4  Food: 3  Service: 5  Ambience: 5

haohaowa
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Member since Oct 09
Rating: 0

16 Oct 2009

It is my first time to try Spanish food. can't judge the dishes, but I like the sauce very much. The food seems really small sized, but turns out enough.

The staffs are very frendily and welcome, the atmosphere is gantastic, especially the one on queen's road. It is a nice place for friends to get together. I won't mind go there again, but I can't say i will definitely go back.

Visited: October 9, 2009

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Not even close to authentic

Rating - Overall: 2  Food: 2  Service: 3  Ambience: 2

Stoogio
Foodie
Member since Mar 09
Rating: 0

1 Apr 2009

If you're hungry & not fussed about having an authentic tapas experience, then this fits the bill as you can stuff yourself to bursting point for a tenner. It's edible, just....but not much more & if you have had *proper* Spanish tapas, it's not going to do much for you at all. Most dishes pretty unremarkable and anything hot is nuked to within an inch of its life, pretty much what you'd expect from a large chain.

Visited: January 10, 2009

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Great tapas

Rating - Overall: 4  Food: 4  Service: 4  Ambience: 4

tfc10
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Member since Jun 08
Rating: 0

17 Feb 2009

There arent that many good tapas places in Bristol, but this large chain is certainly one of them. Have been here on quite a few occassions and it has never failed to dissapoint!

The suroundings, atmosphere and food is all superb, very authentic music plays throughout the rustic, beautifully lit restaurant.

If you have never been before you may think that it is expensive, however the portions are very large, me and my partner ordered 10 tapas first time we went, but we could barely manage 7! Although all the dishes are flavoursome and beautifully cooked i would definately reccommend the paella, the meatballs and the lamb stew- they are excellent!

The drinks are also great, an extensive list of spanish wine and of course freshly made sangria available by the bucket load.

This really is a venue that caters for all occassions, great food, great atmosphere and it makes a refreshing change from the traditional restaurants!

Visited: January 24, 2009
What I ate: various tapas and lots of sangria!!

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Great, nice change

Rating - Overall: 4  Food: 4  Service: 4  Ambience: 4

katrickey
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Member since Jan 09
Rating: 0

2 Jan 2009

Never been to a tapas restaurant before but really enjoyed it. Liked being able to try various foods. Food was nice and not too bad price-wise. Did one of the deals for beginners as didn't know what to have and was pleased with this thinking it a great idea to help newbies to the tapas restaurant. Something new I've tried and would have again.

Visited: October 6, 2008
What I ate: various tapas

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La Tasca

Rating - Overall: 4  Food: 4  Service: 4  Ambience: 4

Moppet74
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Member since Jan 09
Rating: 1

2 Jan 2009

The staff are friendly and helpful and this branch is not as cold as the one on the Triangle. Good food although some of the rice dishes were a little dry which suggests they may have been waiting under a heat lamp for a while, which is pretty naughty considering it wasn't that busy at the time. Good drinks selection, and some great offers on food available.

Visited: December 5, 2008
What I ate: selection of tapas

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pricey

Rating - Overall: 3  Food: 3  Service: 2  Ambience: 2

spaniel
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Member since Dec 08
Rating: 1

31 Dec 2008

The food overall is not too bad, I have had the Tapas and the Paella but the prices unless you have a special can start to rack up quickly and there seems to be a long delay in actually getting your food which is not good if you have children.

Visited: March 10, 2008
What I ate: Paella & tapas

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great food, great atmosphere!!

Rating - Overall: 5  Food: 5  Service: 5  Ambience: 5

lollypop09
Foodie
Member since Sep 08
Rating: 1

17 Dec 2008

I love this place, when you want to go out for some really tastey simple food, with a really laid back atmosphere and at a good price, its got to be la tasca everytime. The staff are always really nice and helpfull too.

the tapas for a tenner is great, you order some real traditional spanish food, while being in a really nice setting. none of this modern nonsense which you pay through the nose for, its just pure spanish settings, with a really cosy relaxing decor makes you feel like your in Barcelona, with good old traditional food that tastes great. not for every one, but me and my friends love it. at least give it a go.

Visited: December 14, 2008
What I ate: spanich meat balls are the best!! and everything else is just as

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Cheap Chain food

Rating - Overall: 2  Food: 2  Service: 2  Ambience: 2

Thediner
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Member since Oct 08
Rating: 2

12 Nov 2008

Been here a few times and for the £10 eat as much tapas as you like.

Have to say it's not great and the food is very poor quality for the price of the standard menu

Give this a miss and head to El Puerto's instead, better quality and more traditional!

Visited: August 4, 2008
What I ate: Various Tapas

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