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El Cerdo Bourne End, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire

El Cerdo Bourne End

4.6
4.6
322 Reviews
£25 and under
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
Welcome to El Cerdo Bourne End!

Spanish tapas doesn’t compromise on passion or flavour. Every dish at El Cerdo is crafted to be a unique experience that brings friends and family together.

Please note, all table bookings are for two hours. However, later table bookings from 7:30pm onwards are given the table until close.

Our Bourne End restaurant welcomes dogs to our side terrace only, to accommodate any guests that may have allergies. Please note this terrace is heated, but uncovered, and we are unfortunately unable to move guests with dogs inside the restaurant or on our from terrace in cases of poor weather. 

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
    01628 527098
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • A Night with Max Curto Live

    7 Dec 2024 only
    Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music and exquisite Spanish tapas at El Cerdo in Bourne End. We are thrilled to present Max Curto, a renowned Jazz and Swing singer, who will be gracing our restaurant once again with his mesmerising vocals on Friday 5th July. Max Curto’s musical journey has taken him to some of the most iconic venues in London, as well as enchanting locations along the Amalfi coast and throughout Italy. But the excitement doesn't end there! After Max's performance, the dance floor comes alive with a thrilling disco that will keep the energy high all night long! Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Max Curto’s live performance at El Cerdo!
    A Night with Max Curto Live photo
  • Jazz Sunday with Vas Xenopoulos

    8 Dec 2024 only
    Get ready to groove to the rhythm of Jazz Sunday Lunches. Immerse yourself in an afternoon of musical enchantment, blending seamlessly with the tranquil backdrop of our picturesque views. Vasilis "Vas" Xenopoulos is one of the most accomplished Greek jazz musicians of his generation. As a saxophonist, composer and educator, he has work with some of the best musicians of the International Jazz scene as a band leader, a section leader and as a guest soloist in various projects.
    Jazz Sunday with Vas Xenopoulos photo
  • A Night with the Gypsy Kings Singer

    13 Dec 2024 only
    Join us on Friday 13th December from 7pm as we welcome The Gypsy Kings Singer to El Cerdo Bourne End! Pedro is a Spanish singer and guitarist who provides the perfect upbeat Spanish-themed night, with a promise of well-known latin classics and a lively performance! 🎵 You may remember him from our Maidenhead NYE celebrations in 2023, where he was incredibly popular, so he’s finally gracing Bourne End, too; you don’t want to miss this!
    A Night with the Gypsy Kings Singer photo

What 322 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Buckinghamshire

    Best Ambience

  • Buckinghamshire

    Great for brunch

  • Buckinghamshire

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Buckinghamshire

    Healthy

  • Buckinghamshire

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Buckinghamshire

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Buckinghamshire

    Romantic

  • Buckinghamshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Buckinghamshire

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Cerdo Bourne End offers a "fantastic dining experience" with a "stunning location" overlooking the River Thames. Known for its "excellent food" and "lovely setting," this restaurant excels in "friendly service" and "great ambience." Patrons enjoy a diverse menu, including tapas and cocktails, with some expressing a wish for more vegetarian options.

322 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Berkshire

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    El Cerdo Bourne End is a very nice restaurant. Food was good and service excellent.

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  2. Lesley

    Hertfordshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely venue with views Welcoming and we felt valued customers
    El Cerdo Bourne EndResponded on 20 November 2024
    Hi Lesley, We are thrilled to receive your glowing review of our restaurant! Your kind words and positive feedback mean the world to us. Thank you for choosing us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience! El Cerdo Team

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  3. Nigel

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Completely over priced! Disorganised feel to the restaurant Terrific location We were going to book a family evening there but won’t now as hugely disappointed.
    El Cerdo Bourne EndResponded on 20 November 2024
    Hi Nigel, Thank you for visiting us recently, we are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We have spoken with the restaurant manager, who has confirmed that no issues were raised by yourself on this occasion. Had you have raised this on the night, the team would have been able to deal with this promptly. We frequently receive positive reviews on our food service, so we're sorry you felt we fell short. We have passed your feedback on to our Area Manager, who will be in contact with you to discuss your concerns. In regard to your comments on price, we continually monitor this with our surrounding competitors and other tapas restaurants, to ensure we remain competitive and within the same price range as others. We truly hope that you will return, El Cerdo Team

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  4. Peter

    Buckinghamshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great tapas, cava and as a special treat - live Spanish guitar music... Made it a very special evening. Highly recommend El Cerdo.
    El Cerdo Bourne EndResponded on 20 November 2024
    Hi Peter, Thank you so much for your positive review of our restaurant! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us, and that you enjoyed our food, Cava, and the wonderful music from the Gypsy Kings Singer, and we look forward to serving you again soon. El Cerdo Team

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  5. Jenny

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem of a place. We ate there as a family of five. The staff were so warm, attentive and welcoming and the food was great. We will definitely be back.
    El Cerdo Bourne EndResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Jenny, Thank you for your wonderful review of our restaurant! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us, and your positive feedback means the world to us. We look forward to seeing you again and making every visit as enjoyable as the last! El Cerdo Team

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  6. Ian

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the venue! Received a very warm welcome which is always a great start. A superb choice of dishes, fish, meat, vegetarian, gluten free options. We chose a mixed selection of 10 dishes between 4 of us, with artisan bread and anchovy skewers. Great selection of wine & beers. Service was perfect and our waiter & waitress were very pleasant. Another great night at El Cerde Bourne End. Thanks!
    El Cerdo Bourne EndResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Ian, Thank you so much for your fantastic review of our restaurant! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed so many of our mouth-watering dishes, including the Artisan Sourdough Bread, and Anchovy Skewers, and we take great pride in delivering speedy and attentive service. Your kind words truly inspire our team, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious meal and top-notch service! El Cerdo Team

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food & cocktails🍹 Great value with the Early Dinner offer!
    El Cerdo Bourne EndResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Anonymous, We are thrilled to receive your glowing review of our restaurant, and we are so glad to hear you enjoyed our Early Dinner offer! Your kind words and positive feedback mean the world to us. Thank you for choosing us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another delightful dining experience! El Cerdo Team

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  8. Keira

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing food. Have now eaten at both Maidenhead and Bourne End restaurants and each time the food has been fantastic. Great service from the staff too.
    El Cerdo Bourne EndResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Keira, We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for your wonderful review of our restaurant, as well as your mention of our sister restaurant in Maidenhead. Your positive feedback encourages us to continue our commitment to providing excellent dining experiences. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your time with us and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon! El Cerdo Team

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  9. Paul

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fantastic dining experience. Cocktails were great to start and if a cocktail not on the list, was not a problem it was made for us. Food was great and 3 dishes each just right and great value. I was hesitant to try after it re opened 2yrs ago as a few negative views of local people, but after a recent positive, thought time to give it a go and I’ve missed out and a bit of catching up to do now…. Staff were excellent and not a negative I can think of. I am not associated with El Cerdo and this is a heart felt review where credit is due for others to try and enjoy quality dining out experience. Will try the Sunday next with the live music and view across the marina…. A great birthday celebration for my daughter’s birthday. Well done El Cerdo and keep it up
    El Cerdo Bourne EndResponded on 11 November 2024
    Hi Paul, We are so glad you have chosen to dine with us recently, and that your experience was excellent. Thank you for choosing to celebrate your daughter's birthday with us, we are honoured to have been a part of her day. Your kind words and positive feedback mean the world to us and motivate our team to keep delivering exceptional dining experiences. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon for another delightful meal! El Cerdo Team

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  10. Sara

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun Friday evening - tasty small plates and guitar music provided atmosphere
    El Cerdo Bourne EndResponded on 22 October 2024
    Hi Sara, Thank you so much for your positive review of our restaurant! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us, and that you enjoyed our food and the wonderful music from the Gypsy Kings Singer, and we look forward to serving you again soon. El Cerdo Team

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FAQs

El Cerdo Bourne End is rated 4.6 stars by 322 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for El Cerdo Bourne End

Wharf Ln, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5RP

Additional information

  • Area
    Bourne End
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Lunch Thu 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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