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El Pirata of Mayfair, London,

El Pirata of Mayfair

4.7
4.7
741 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
El Pirata is a hidden gem serving acclaimed Spanish tapas for almost 30 years. Tucked away in the corner of Mayfair, El Pirata ensures that every guest instantly feels at home through their relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff, some of whom have been at El Pirata since the very beginning meaning they work as a seamless team. El Pirata couples the comforting appeal of a central London establishment with the energetic dynamism of a new opening. They have an expansive tapas menu featuring classic dishes and recently have added some new dishes to strengthen the experience offered to guests. They boast an equally impressive wine list of over 100 wines at great value particularly for Mayfair.

Whether you are dining in the artistic upstairs with a feature bar, in the atmospheric downstairs Cellar, or sipping rioja al fresco, El Pirata offers true escapism so you feel you’re in Madrid rather than Mayfair and is a firm favourite for those who want an authentic Spanish experience in London.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    020 7491 3810
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    El Pirata can offer both the Cellar as a seperate hire or the entire venue for full venue hire, and offer bespoke menus which are ideal for larger groups. For more information on private hire, please contact the restaurant directly and our Patron Jose will be happy to help you.
  • Area
    Mayfair
  • Cross Street
    Piccadilly
  • Parking details
    Some of the larger nearby hotels offer car parking to non-residents.
  • Public transit
    Both Green Park and Hyde Park Corner are a 6 minute walk away, and El Pirata is very close to several central London bus routes.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 741 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • London

    Spanish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
El Pirata of Mayfair is a beloved Spanish tapas restaurant offering "authentic and absolutely delicious" dishes. Guests rave about the "excellent food and service," with standout items like squid ink rice and paella. The "buzzy atmosphere" and attentive staff make it a "highly recommended" spot for both new visitors and loyal patrons.

741 Reviews
  1. Lucy

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem in the side streets of Mayfair. El Pirata has been my favourite Tapas Restaurant for many years. The staff are welcoming, the ambiance is lively and the food is out of this world. A definite must for a special occasion!

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  2. Kelly

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming here since the early 90s and it is one of our favorite restaurants in London. Food has been consistently good over the years and we always look forward to dining here when we travel to London

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  3. Robin

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good experience of having birthday here. The waitress are really kind and helpful

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  4. Susie

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous. A wonderful spot with great atmosphere and high quality classic tapas

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  5. Layth

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and food. Quite busy but staff manage it well. Thank you

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  6. vanessa

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service cand food was very tasty. It's our second time and would be back again.

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  7. Jaginder

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience were excellent and the service good but in my opinion a little rushed.

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  8. Judy

    London

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The best tapas we have had in London. The service was great, portions were big and very good value for money. The only thing that we didn’t really like it was quite dark dining downstairs. Also, we went for our 10th wedding anniversary and it was mentioned in our booking, so it would be nice to get some little treats from the restaurant which we didn’t sadly. But, we enjoyed our food and cocktails very much and will definitely return again.

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  9. MarkP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely friendly and attentive staff. Great food brought in good sequence. Really enjoyed it.

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  10. Jane

    Leicestershire

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting extensive menu. Lovely sharing platters. Great friendly and helpful staff. And relaxed but buzzy atmosphere.We always head for El Pirata for lunch when we come up to London and are never disappointed. What’s not to love. ❤️

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FAQs

El Pirata of Mayfair offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. El Pirata of Mayfair also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7491 3810.

El Pirata of Mayfair is rated 4.7 stars by 741 OpenTable diners.

El Pirata of Mayfair does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today

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Google Map for El Pirata of Mayfair

5-6 Down Street, London, W1J 7AQ

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Piccadilly
  • Area
    Mayfair
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Some of the larger nearby hotels offer car parking to non-residents.
  • Public transit
    Both Green Park and Hyde Park Corner are a 6 minute walk away, and El Pirata is very close to several central London bus routes.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    020 7491 3810
  • Private party facilities
    El Pirata can offer both the Cellar as a seperate hire or the entire venue for full venue hire, and offer bespoke menus which are ideal for larger groups. For more information on private hire, please contact the restaurant directly and our Patron Jose will be happy to help you.
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