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Summary
“Reliably tasty small plates and a jolly vibe” make this “inventive” and “friendly” tapas bar near Tooting Broadway “a great meeting place any day of the week”. It was opened 11 years ago by ex-food journalist Madeleine Lim and restaurateur Hikmat Antippa, who also owns nearby Turkish spot Meza.
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“Delicious tapas” ensure a very loyal local crowd keeps returning to this lively little fixture near Tooting Broadway tube station – it’s “always loud and cheery. The food is mostly a hit and the occasional slight miss goes unnoticed in the good time had by all” – “I often take three generations there, and they all enjoy it”. Former food journalist Madeleine Lim linked up with local restaurateur Hikmat Antippa to launch it in 2015.
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“A local delight” near Tooting Broadway tube station – this “fantastic tapas restaurant brings together some wonderful Iberian tastes with brilliant service”; and “the lighting is great for an intimate meal out” (the “buzzy and upbeat atmosphere adds to the feeling that you’re anywhere but on Tooting High Street!”). The founders, former food journalist Madeleine Lim and Hikmat Antippa, owner of nearby Meza, are two of the prime movers behind Tooting’s growing food scene.
Summary
“A local delight” in southwest London – “tasty, unusual tapas”, “super-knowledgeable staff” and “buzzy, upbeat atmosphere add to the feeling that you’re anywhere but Tooting High Street”. “The prices are more like central London than SW17, but the quality’s right up there to justify the premium”.
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143 Tooting High St, London, SW17 0SY
Restaurant details
Little Taperia Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Thoroughly enjoyable evening. Well looked after and every dish hit the spot."
Prices
| Wine per bottle | £25.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
143 Tooting High St, London, SW17 0SY
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
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