Tony Alcarria
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Yesterday, Thursday 13th, I visited with my wife the amazing Battersea Power Station Shopping Centre and, of course, we took advantage and had dinner there. Where to go? That was a difficult decision as there are a lot of options but, as my wife is Spanish, we decided to try Brindisa, a Spanish tapas bar where we have never been before.
The restaurant is just opposite the river and has several tables outside where it must be beautiful to enjoy a drink there, but yesterday the weather was not so good and we decided to eat inside. From outside, Brindisa doesn't look too big, but as soon as you put your feet in, you discover a very big space full of tables. The ambient light is also great, allowing you to perfectly see but keeping your intimacy at your table.
About customer service, I must say that it has been amazing from the very entry. The receptionist and waiters were extremely courteous and nice.
As we understand a lot about Spanish food, we did not need any advice with the menu which is based in tapas, however, portions are quite generous and abundant. I chose its Chorizo Alejandro (a grilled chorizo on a toast and red peppers), the famous Patatas Bravas (fried potatoes in cubes with its special sauce) and Huevos rotos (broken fried eggs with fried potatoes) while my wife chose the octopus with a typical sauce called mojo and and prawns. For dessert, as we ate too much, we shared a cheesecake slice.
Price? I cannot say it is a cheap place, but due to its quality, service and kind of food, I must say it is fair. We paid £101.00 including VAT and 13.5% service. It is maybe not a place for going every weekend, but I definitely recommend it for special occasions and if you like real Spanish food.