Carmona Steak & Tapas - Guildford

4.4

490 Reviews

£26 to £40

Argentinean

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

Carmona is an open-plan Steak and Tapas Restaurant , the perfect spot to stop for dinner to enjoy the best, authentic taste of Spanish cuisine this side of the Mediterranean and Argentine Steaks. Experience a ‘bite’ of Spain and Argentina in Guildford.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Argentinean, Steakhouse, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
01483 207432
Website
https://www.carmona.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Cristian Barrionuevo
Catering
Indulge in our seasonal 3- course party set menu - reserved exclusively for large groups.
Private party facilities
Planning a special event? We're delighted to host you! Our entire upstairs floor is available for private bookings, accommodating up to 30 people. To reserve, please send us an email. We look forward to making your celebration memorable!

Location
274 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3JL
Area
Guildford
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

Experiences

STEAK & CHIPS
£18.99 per person
1 Feb 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
Tuesday to Friday Treat yourself to a juicy steak served with golden chips, our signature chimichurri sauce, and a glass of wine or beer to top it all off. A simple classic, done right! Offer available from 1st to 28th of February. OFFER VALID FOR TABLES OF UP TO 6 GUESTS
THE ARGENTINIAN EXPERIENCE
£41.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience the rich flavours of Argentina with our exclusive three-courses sharing menu, featuring traditional starters, a flavourful meat board, and delighted desserts. Perfect for a memorable evening of authentic Argentinian cuisine. Book your table now!
BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
£25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Join us every Saturday from 12PM-3PM for 90 minutes of Bottomless Drinks at Carmona Steak & Tapas for just £25 per person! Choose from red or white sangria, sparkling wine, or cava. To qualify for bottomless drinks, each guest must order a minimum of 2 tapas separately. Book your table now!

Popular dishes

Olivas Mediterraneas (vg)£4.95
Green and black olives marinated with lemon and orange zest, a hint of chilli and fresh herbs
Pan con Tomate (v)£5.95
Toasted bread topped with grated tomato, olive oil and sea salt
Pan Seleccion (v)£5.95
A selection of warm, rustic breads with alioli
Solo Manchego (v)£8.95
Manchego cheese served with mini breadsticks
Jamon Serrano£11.50
24-month-cured Spanish ham

TAPAS

Pimientos de Padron (vg)£8.75
Deep-fried padron peppers sprinkled with sea salt
Buñuelos de Bacalo£8.95
Crispy cod fritters made from salted cod, mixed with a light batter and herbs
Chorizo Rioja£9.25
Sliced chorizo slow-cooked in Rioja wine
Chorizo Criollo£7.75
Grilled chorizo served with chimichurri
Morcilla£7.50
Grilled Spanish black pudding served with chimichurri
Albondigas£10.50
Beef and pork meatballs served in a tomato sauce
Calamares£9.50
Deep-fried squid served with alioli and a slice of lemon
Gambas al Ajillo£10.75
Prawns cooked in olive oil, white wine, garlic, chillies and fresh parsley
Huevos Rotos£8.95
Fried eggs served over homemade chips and topped with Spanish ham
Rebanada de Carne£12.50
Sliced Argentinian rump steak, cooked medium-rare and topped with chimichurri
Provoleta Cheese (v)£8.50
Melted provolone cheese with oregano and sundried tomato
Empanadas£9.50
Savoury filled pastry - choose any two of:
- Beef
- Ham and mozzarella cheese
- Sweet corn and provolone cheese (v)
Croquetas de Jamon Serrano£8.95
Traditional croquettes filled with Spanish ham
Pinchos de Gambas y Chorizo£8.95
Grilled chorizo and prawn skewers with a drizzle of parsley oil
Berenjena de la Tia (v)£8.50
Crispy breadcrumbed aubergine topped with slow-cooked tomato and goat cheese
Patatas a la Brava (v)£7.50
Crispy fried potatoes topped with a spicy tomato sauce and alioli

ARGENTINIAN STEAK PLATTERS

All come with a side of chips and salad - upgrade to sweet potato fries for £1.95 | Add a sauce for £2.95 • Peppercorn • Béarnaise • Alioli • Brava (spicy tomato) • Chimichurri

Gaucho Platter
A platter of four 175g | 250 g cuts of beef: rump, sirloin, ribeye and fillet - a grand total of 700g | 1000g
- (serves 2)£68.00
- (serves 3)£98.00
Parrillada (serves 2)£63.00
A platter of chorizo, Spanish black pudding, melted provolone cheese, rump steak (175g), sirloin steak (175g) and chimichurri marinated chicken

ARGENTINIAN STEAK & GRILLED MEAT

All come with one side of either: chips, mashed potatoes or salad -upgrade to sweet potato fries for £1.95 | Add a sauce for £2.95 • Peppercorn • Béarnaise • Alioli • Brava (spicy tomato) • Chimichurri

Rump Steak
Rump is taken from the top of the hindquarter and is of medium tenderness - very lean with a rich, earthy flavour
- 200g£18.95
- 250g£21.95
- 300g£24.95
- 500g£37.95
Sirloin Steak
Sirloin is cut from the loin - between the lowest ribs and the hip joints. Featuring a distinctive strip of fat down one side, it has visible marbling, which keeps the meat tender, juicy and tasty
- 200g£22.95
- 250g£27.95
- 300g£30.95
- 500g£48.95
Ribeye Steak
Ribeye is cut from the rib section. Combined with excellent marbling, the natural ring of fat in the centre - the ‘eye’ - keeps the meat succulent and flavoursome
- 200g£26.95
- 250g£29.95
- 300g£34.95
- 500g£54.95
Fillet Steak
Cut from the underside of the sirloin, a fillet is lean and the most tender of all our steaks - albeit with a very delicate, subtle flavour
- 200g£31.95
- 250g£37.95
- 300g£43.95
- 500g£67.95
Tira de Ancho 300g£39.00
A long, spiral cut of ribeye marinated with garlic and herbs
Bife Gaucho 250g£29.95
Sirloin steak topped with bacon, chargrilled peppers and two fried eggs
Brochetas de Pollo | de Carne
Chicken or beef skewers topped with chimichurri
- -£19.50
- -£20.50
Medio Pollo£17.95
Chargrilled half chicken marinated with garlic, lemon and herbs

MILANESAS

All come with a side of chips - upgrade to sweet potato fries for £1.95 | Crispy breaded escalope topped with savory tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and a touch of oregano

Berenjena (v)£14.95
Chicken£19.95
Rump Steak£20.95

BURGERS

All come with a side of chips - upgrade to sweet potato fries for £1.95 Add an extra beef patty for £6.50

Carmona Burger£19.95
An Argentinian beef patty with bacon, a fried egg, melted mozzarella cheese, gherkin, mixed leaves and red onion
Veggie Burger (v)£14.95
Crispy breadcrumbed aubergine with grilled halloumi cheese, mixed leaves and caramelised onion
Burger con Queso£17.95
An Argentinian beef patty with melted mozzarella cheese

SALADS

Mixed leaves, tomato, sundried tomato, roasted pepper, portobello mushroom, red onion, cucumber and crostini with a vinaigrette dressing. Choose one of:

Grilled Halloumi (v)£14.95
Grilled Chicken£16.95
Rump Steak£18.95

SIDES

Mixed Salad (vg)£5.50
Chips (vg)£4.95
Sweet Potato Fries (vg)£6.25
Mashed Potatoes (v)£5.25
Grilled Vegetables (vg)£5.50
Creamed Spinach (v)£5.50
Onion Rings (v)£4.25
Portobello Mushrooms (vg)£4.95
Fried Eggs x2 (v)£3.50
Grilled Halloumi (v)£5.95

*Please ask your server for our full list of allergen information. We work with fresh food in our kitchens. As such, we cannot guarantee the absence of traces of allergens in our food. **A discretionary service charge is added to your bill. Service charge is distributed between all restaurant and kitchen staff. Thank you!

What 490 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Surrey
Good for business meals
Surrey
Great for fine wines
Surrey
Romantic
Surrey
Good for special occasions
Surrey
Lively
Guildford
Best Overall
Guildford
Best Food
Guildford
Best Service
Guildford
Best Ambience
Guildford
Best Value
Guildford
Good for groups
Guildford
Healthy
Guildford
Neighbourhood gem
Guildford
Good for special occasions
Guildford
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Carmona Steak & Tapas in Guildford is renowned for its "absolutely tasty and succulent" steaks and delightful tapas. Guests praise the "friendly and smart staff" and "amazing quality" of food. Despite occasional service delays, the restaurant excels in hospitality and offers an "unreal" dining experience with reasonable prices.

490 Reviews

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Sophie
London
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Most of us had tapas which was very underwhelming, probably the worst tapas I’ve had . Aubergine pretty much undetectable in the dish I had and very chorizo didn’t even taste like chorizo . Squid was bland and rubbery .Steaks were cooked well and tasted good.
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Tara
London
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Extremely disappointing visit . Table for 2 at 6pm for tapas before a show at glive at 8pm. At 7.15 we had still not received our 4 plates. We left at 7.35 having only rec’d 3 of our plates . We were offered 50% off. The manager kept sending the young waitress back up to deal with all the tables who were all having the same issue . 2 other tables left without getting any food. I ended up paying for 1 round of drinks . Such a shame as the food we eventually got was nice
Carmona Steak & Tapas - GuildfordResponded on 5 February 2025
Dear Tara, We're really sorry for delays and the impact it had on your evening. We completely understand your frustration and regret that we did not meet expectations. Your feedback is invaluable, and we're taking steps to improve. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future.
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Susan
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely perfect meal tonight. Steaks were absolutely tasty and succulent. Cocktails perfect. In fact it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had in Guildford. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough.
Carmona Steak & Tapas - GuildfordResponded on 28 January 2025
Dear Susan, Thank you for such wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your meal, especially steaks and cocktails. Knowing it was one of the best meals you’ve had in Guildford means so much to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience!
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Liz
Surrey
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a lovely place, lovely decor. Friendly and smart staff who know the menu and are great at advising. The menu is interesting and varied and the chef certainly knows how to produce wonderful food. We thought the price was reasonable considering the quality of food.
Carmona Steak & Tapas - GuildfordResponded on 28 January 2025
Dear Liz, Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so pleased you enjoyed the ambience and found our staff both friendly and insightful. It’s fantastic to hear you appreciated the variety and quality of our menu-we take pride in delivering a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another wonderful visit!
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Douglas
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The food was nice but tapas portions were small for the price. The service was very poor. We are a family of 5 and booked our table for 7pm. It took 25 mins for us to get our drinks and we were served our food at 8.40pm!
Carmona Steak & Tapas - GuildfordResponded on 21 January 2025
Dear Douglas, We appreciate you taking time to share your experience. While we’re glad you enjoyed the food, we’re truly sorry for the delays and service issues. Your feedback helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to make things right in the future.
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Justin
Surrey
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and although busy good service too. Would happily go back.
Carmona Steak & Tapas - GuildfordResponded on 21 January 2025
Dear Justin, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food and service, even during a busy time. It’s wonderful to hear you’d happily return-we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Natalia
Surrey
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best steak I’ve ever had! :) Staff very attentive and friendly.
Carmona Steak & Tapas - GuildfordResponded on 21 January 2025
Dear Natalia, We’re delighted you had a great experience and enjoyed our steak and service! Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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Paul
Calgary
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Not our first visit to Carmona, always made to feel welcome. The Medio Pollo was excellent.
Carmona Steak & Tapas - GuildfordResponded on 14 January 2025
Dear Paul, Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you felt welcome and enjoyed the food. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!
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Luke
Surrey
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Was welcomed into the restaurant but noticed it was cold inside we got seated at the top of the restaurant but was still chilly our starters came up before the drinks had to ask for the drinks again Starters no complaints Mains my steak was over cooked on how I asked for spending £40 on a piece of meat I expected it better no one came to ask how our mains was Ordered desert which never arrived toilets was freezing cold one and done for me maybe you guys will have a better experience 👌
Carmona Steak & Tapas - GuildfordResponded on 14 January 2025
Dear Luke, Thank you for your feedback. We apologise for the delays, temperature, and issues with your meal and dessert. We will work to improve and hope to provide a better experience next time.
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Darren
Surrey
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
One Steak came without side and other with over burnt chips and only warm we informed them tapas was not great either won’t be back , service was ok happy to help when you could find them
Carmona Steak & Tapas - GuildfordResponded on 14 January 2025
Dear Darren, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issues with your meal and service during your visit. This falls short of the standards we strive to uphold. Your comments will help us address these concerns and improve. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you might give us another chance in the future.
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FAQs

Carmona Steak & Tapas - Guildford does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Carmona Steak & Tapas - Guildford also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01483 207432.

Carmona Steak & Tapas - Guildford is rated 4.4 stars by 490 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Carmona Steak & Tapas - Guildford

274 High Street, Guildford, Surrey GU1 3JL

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Guildford
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Argentinean, Steakhouse, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Cristian Barrionuevo
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.carmona.co.uk/
Phone number
01483 207432
Catering
Indulge in our seasonal 3- course party set menu - reserved exclusively for large groups.
Private party facilities
Planning a special event? We're delighted to host you! Our entire upstairs floor is available for private bookings, accommodating up to 30 people. To reserve, please send us an email. We look forward to making your celebration memorable!

Carmona Steak & Tapas - Guildford

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

STEAK & CHIPS

THE ARGENTINIAN EXPERIENCE

BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH

Ribeye Steak

Sirloin Steak

Rump Steak

ARGENTINIAN EXPERIENCE

SELECTION OF TYPICAL ARGENTINIAN STARTERS

Chorizo Criollo, Provoleta (v)

Empanadas

ARGENTINIAN BOARD TO SHARE

Argentinian Rump Steak (180g)

Argentinian Sirloin Steak (180g)

Chimichurri Marinated Chicken

Grilled Vegetables Skewers (one per person)

DESSERTS TO SHARE

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

Churros (v)

Lemon Meringue Pie

NIBBLES

Olivas Mediterraneas (vg)£4.95

Pan con Tomate (v)£5.95

Pan Seleccion (v)£5.95

Solo Manchego (v)£8.95

Jamon Serrano£11.50

TAPAS

Pimientos de Padron (vg)£8.75

Buñuelos de Bacalo£8.95

Chorizo Rioja£9.25

Chorizo Criollo£7.75

Morcilla£7.50

Albondigas£10.50

Calamares£9.50

Gambas al Ajillo£10.75

Huevos Rotos£8.95

Rebanada de Carne£12.50

Provoleta Cheese (v)£8.50

Empanadas£9.50

Croquetas de Jamon Serrano£8.95

Pinchos de Gambas y Chorizo£8.95

Berenjena de la Tia (v)£8.50

Patatas a la Brava (v)£7.50

ARGENTINIAN STEAK PLATTERS

Gaucho Platter

Parrillada (serves 2)£63.00

ARGENTINIAN STEAK & GRILLED MEAT

Rump Steak

Sirloin Steak

Ribeye Steak

Fillet Steak

Tira de Ancho 300g£39.00

Bife Gaucho 250g£29.95

Brochetas de Pollo | de Carne

Medio Pollo£17.95

MILANESAS

Berenjena (v)£14.95

Chicken£19.95

Rump Steak£20.95

BURGERS

Carmona Burger£19.95

Veggie Burger (v)£14.95

Burger con Queso£17.95

SALADS

Grilled Halloumi (v)£14.95

Grilled Chicken£16.95

Rump Steak£18.95

SIDES

Mixed Salad (vg)£5.50

Chips (vg)£4.95

Sweet Potato Fries (vg)£6.25

Mashed Potatoes (v)£5.25

Grilled Vegetables (vg)£5.50

Creamed Spinach (v)£5.50

Onion Rings (v)£4.25

Portobello Mushrooms (vg)£4.95