Pintxito

I booked a table for 6:45pm on a Friday evening through a restaurant club platform. There was initial confusion with the address listed, which led to an extra ten-minute walk in the mild drizzle to locate the actual restaurant, tucked away in the heart of Covent Garden Market. Whilst the mix-up was frustrating on a busy Friday night, any annoyance quickly dissolved once I descended the stairs. The venue offers a delightful open-air yet covered seating area—refreshing and atmospheric, particularly enhanced by the live performance that evening. For a solo diner like myself, it was an unexpectedly perfect setting. The owner (or manager) greeted me warmly, immediately putting me at ease. The food was superb. Each pintxo plate was simple yet bursting with flavour—light but deeply satisfying. Gilda– a classic skewer of olive, anchovy and guindilla pepper. The anchovy was exceptional: delicate, succulent and wonderfully flavourful. I've genuinely never tasted olives this good. Pan con Tomate – a testament to the power of simplicity done right. Anchoa Gran Reserva– bread and butter elevated by exquisite anchovies. Utterly delicious. Avocado Escabeche– refreshing and revelatory, demonstrating how avocado can deliver genuine umami depth. Brioche Gamba – rich and moreish. Txistorra – chorizo-style sausage on bread with vibrant green pesto. Impossible to stop at just one. Txerri Bellota – crispy yet tender pork ear. The Spanish truly understand how to achieve this perfect textural balance. Basque Cheesecake – the crowning glory. Wonderfully creamy with a gorgeous berry topping. Genuinely the best cheesecake I've had in a very long time. Surrounded by opera singers who collected donations after their captivating performances, the atmosphere was wonderfully convivial. It proved to be the ideal Friday evening sanctuary after a long, tiring week. I'd always dismissed Covent Garden as a tourist trap, but Pintxito is genuinely exceptional. I'd happily play tourist myself just to return here again. Highly recommended.

Came down to Covent Garden just to visit this place and boy was it worth it. Great wines, I especially enjoyed the Red Txakoli. Great Gilda, having three to chose from is a nice luxury. I loved the Anchovy with smoked butter. Service is great and the bar has a lovely vibe, well worth a visit, especially if you love Basque Pintxos

Absolutely loved Pinxito! This place captures the lively spirit of Spanish tapas right in the heart of London. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. The atmosphere was warm and vibrant, with friendly staff who made us feel very welcome. You can tell they really care about both the food and the experience. Perfect spot for a relaxed evening with friends or a casual date. Highly recommend! 🇪🇸✨

Great little spot for really great quality reasonable pinxtos in the heart of the covent garden piazza. The idiazabal cheese with walnuts and the Las Parcelas' blanco, Bideona white wine were highlight in a fantastic array of pinxtos. Great service, atmosphere. We'll be back! Great place for lunch or a pre theatre or with a group. Loved it!

Been here for a quick stop when shopping in Covent Garden. Had a San Sebastián Cheesecake with some coffees and were blown away by the taste of the cake - you have to taste it yourself - 5 star 🤩 There was a free mini concert by a violin group which made the atmosphere magical during that few minutes.

Dined here last week after wandering around looking for a place to eat. The small Spanish plates were delicious, and my server Alessandra was wonderful! Will certainly be back!

We had a wonderful meal, especially the pulpo (octopus), which was incredible. Highly recommended. The wine list is also highly recommended.

Was here with a group of friends. We sat outside in the courtyard. Tried much of the menu and enjoyed it all. Great, informed and friendly service.