Hispania Kensington

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“Had such a lovely and unexpected meal last night. All the food was delicious, the staff were so friendly and made the atmosphere so inviting. Don’t skip out on dessert either! Had the best creme brûlée/rice pudding.”

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“We had an outstanding dinner at Hispania Kensington. Authentic Spanish fine dining with a warm, relaxing atmosphere that makes you want to stay all evening. The mushroom croquettes, traditional prawns and monkfish fritters were excellent starters. The suckling pig was a standout. Super juicy, tender and full of flavour. Special thanks to Davo and his team for such attentive, friendly service, especially Oscar, who was fantastic. A wonderful experience from start to finish and we’ll definitely be back. Would highly recommend.”

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“Last Friday I took my husband here to celebrate his birthday, hoping for a special dinner. The restaurant itself is lovely and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, which we really appreciated. Unfortunately, our experience took a very disappointing turn. My husband ordered the beef tartare and later that evening, after we returned home, he became very ill with what appeared to be food poisoning. We didn’t sleep at all that night, and he spent the entire weekend feeling unwell. It was very upsetting to have his birthday end that way, especially as we chose this restaurant expecting a high standard of food and care, particularly for dishes like tartare. I contacted the restaurant immediately to make them aware so they could take any necessary precautionary measures. While the service and atmosphere were great, this experience sadly overshadowed what should have been a special occasion.”

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“I had a wonderful evening at Hispania Kensington, beautifully set inside the Melia Kensington. The atmosphere is vibrant yet refined, with a lovely buzz. The foie terrine was rich and perfectly balanced, the seabass cooked to perfection, and the rice pudding a delicious finish. The service is exceptionally attentive and kind, Davo and Oscar both make sure every guest feels genuinely well cared for. Highly recommended 🫶🏻”

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“In London it isn’t hard to eat well in Spanish. The city has the product, and it has the theatres of elegance: this was once the capital of an empire, and it still knows how to set a table. What is rare, almost superstitious, is to find Spanish cooking that is genuinely refined and yet makes you feel received, not merely served. That kind of place is less a discovery than an accident. Or a new vice. Here, everything is exact without being cold. The croquetas de jamón y setas arrive indecently good, as if the kitchen had decided to spoil you early. There is truffle, fresh and unguarded, with none of that timid shaving that pretends to be generosity. The jamón de bellota is, again, generous, and you realise you’ve been negotiating with lesser slices elsewhere. Then the comforts deepen: veal cheeks that surrender completely, and an arroz de calamar as dark as ink, with seafood placed like punctuation. Dessert doesn’t break the spell. Arroz con leche and flan with cream come with that quiet confidence of things done properly, sweet but disciplined. The room helps: warm light, tasteful decoration, music that keeps you company rather than demanding attention. Service, too, is the kind that makes you lower your guard. And then, at the end, the clincher: homemade jam as a parting gift, and a very special cider to toast with, unlike anything we’d drunk before. One leaves thinking not “I should return,” but something more dangerous: “I’ve just acquired a habit.””

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“Fantastic dining experience. Food was great and well priced. Had the prawns , iberico croquettes, iberico pork shoulder , cheesecake and pistachio ice cream. Wine choice was also very good and our waiter, a young gentleman, was very helpful. Malissa the manager was very welcoming and had good knowledge of the menu. The decor and music was also beautiful. Hope to come back soon! June 25 Can’t add another review but came back and have since found out the gentleman’s name is Oscar! Friendly and attentive. Food again was incredible, beautiful atmosphere. Part of me doesn’t want anyone else to know about this place but hey I can’t be selfish! Enjoy all (ps the wine list is great 😍)”

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“Part of the Melia Kensington hotel , Hispania offers authentic spanish cusine which are meant to be served as a tapas style /sharing platte. The resturant is small but sizeble one with dual functionality One side is the bar and the other side is more the sit down resturant. Everything from the interior to the food and even staff, your'e transported to Spain for a few hours. I love the food, however , the bread was hard like rock solid.lol beside my friend was struggling to find some vegetarian. The staff was helpful and attentive and the ambiance was great, I wish they could have some soft music in the background to add more to the ambience.”

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“The most amazing, authentic Spanish food in West London. I have always been a fan of their City location and this new branch did not disappoint. The black rice , croquetas and suckling pig are a must. Beautiful and cozy decor, great service and a truly unique wine list including some from up&coming areas like Extremadura. Well worth many visits”