Opera Tavern

London’s Best Restaurants For Dinner With The Parents - London - The Infatuation

"If parents are in town, there’s a fair-to-certain chance you’ll end up getting dragged to the West End to see Mamma Mia or something equally cheesy. Pray to Jeebus that you don’t, but if you do, take them to Opera Tavern so at least you can salvage something out of the evening. You’ll eat classy little plates of Spanish tapas, and there’s a nice combination of classic standbys like patatas bravas and tortilla, as well as some more adventurous options. You’ll never regret ordering the prawns." - david paw

"This place is perfect for some pre- or post-theater drinks and delicious tapas, many of which are cooked right in front of you on the open grill at the end of the long sleek bar. For a full meal, head upstairs to the dining room, which features an impressive gold-leaf ceiling."

Opera Tavern Is a New Summer London Restaurant Opening in Covent Garden | Eater London

"A long-established Covent Garden restaurant that helped pioneer London’s small-plate dining scene will relaunch this summer after being sold to Urban Pubs and Bars. The celebrated Iberico pork burger that earned widespread praise will remain, but the rest of the menu has been overhauled by Lukasz Kiełbasiński, a former senior sous chef at Salt Yard. The revamped offering emphasizes Iberico pork with a piquillo pepper purée and includes dishes such as bavette steak with bone marrow and lemon sole with basil purée and brown shrimp sauce." - James Hansen

Best Sherry Bars in London for Fino, Oloroso, and Pedro Ximenez | Eater London

"All the Salt Yard group restaurants have a decent sherry list, but Opera Tavern takes the title for atmosphere, and its Covent Garden location makes it ideal for a quick bite of jamon Iberico and an aperitif of the elegant and untreated antique palo cortado from Fernando de Castilla before a night at the theatre." - Johanna Derry

Every London Restaurant Closure in 2018 | Eater London

"In Covent Garden I reported that Opera Tavern, the Spanish-and-Italian restaurant from the Salt Yard Group that opened in 2011, has been sold to pub group Urban Pubs and Bars; the site was known for the group's signature charcuterie, flatbreads and tapas-style small plates, and an iconic Iberico pork and foie gras slider served with guindilla pepper." - Eater Staff