Harden's survey result
Summary
“More formal than older sibling José up the road, but still relaxed and good fun” – José P’s “splendid” and “buzzing” Bermondsey restaurant provides “wonderful Spanish flavours” from a menu focused on tapas and sharing dishes; alongside “a wine list which encourages you to explore lesser known Spanish varieties”. “José Pizarro himself often eats here: what more endorsement do you need?!”. One issue – it’s a “noisy” room so a “great place for a rowdy lunch with friends” but it “could be a touch quieter”. Top Menu Tips – “the jamon was as good as you’d expect”; “suckling leg of lamb, which was succulent and truly memorable”; “the croquetas and the fideua are cracking bursts of umami punch”.
Summary
“Stunning and authentic” Spanish food in a “beautiful, always-convivial setting, and with a wine list to die for” is the attractive proposition at José Pizarro’s massively popular Bermondsey restaurant. Its ratings are a shade below those of José, its older sister (by a few months) tapas bar across the road, due to a minority sentiment that it’s “good rather than great”.
Summary
“A brilliant venue with its own distinct offer in a street not short of a restaurant or two” – José Pizarro’s “buzzy”, larger sibling to his nearby tapas bar is “not the place if you want a quiet night” but “consistently good” for its “excellent, authentic Spanish food” (“with lots of sharing options”).
Summary
José P’s larger restaurant sibling to his nearby Bermondsey tapas bar continues to be outrated by its nearby stablemate and can be viewed as being “quite expensive”. On the plus side, though, the food is “fabulous” – at times “exquisite” – service is “really friendly”, “attentive and quick”, and “it’s a great room”.
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194 Bermondsey St, London, SE1 3TQ
Restaurant details
Pizarro Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Made to feel very special. Top notch croquetas. A wine list which encourages you to explore lesser known Spanish varieties. A great place for a rowdy lunch with friends or a more intimate get together with a partner."
Prices
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| Wine per bottle | £24.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
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| Service | 13.50% |
194 Bermondsey St, London, SE1 3TQ
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10:45 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑8:45 pm |
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