"The quality of the food is staggering. Beautiful, golden, wet little eggy tortillas fried in their own pans; sizzling croquetas of cheese and ham, light and savoury and better than I have ever had in Spain..." READ REVIEW
Boo Murphy Vogue
Reviewed on April 17, 2008
"It might not be the most authentic tapas bar in the world, but it's the best I've ever eaten in." READ REVIEW
"There's nothing at all complex or elaborate here - just excellent ingredients and robust flavours that go very well indeed with the dry sherries and a short but intriguing wine list." READ REVIEW
Tessa Boase Telegraph
Reviewed by January 26, 2007
"The only conceivable drawback with dining at Barrafina in weeks to come will be waiting for a stool at the bar. Word is rapidly spreading that this is a class act." READ REVIEW
"Richard & Peter" Harden's
Reviewed on January 24, 2007
"Bottom line, though: all pretty good. If there is a catch – and we think there is – it’s that old chestnut, pricing." READ REVIEW
"Quality of ingredients and precision in the cooking were unassailable and with both Eddie and Sam behind the bar bolstering the staff count, service was quick and efficient. They won't always be there of course." READ REVIEW
Dos Hermanos Dos Hermanos
Reviewed on January 16, 2007
"My advice is save your pennies and take a weekend break in say Madrid or Valencia and see what tapas bars are really about." READ REVIEW