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Summary
“Top tapas” wins fans for this small Basque outfit – along with nearby Lurra, one of a pair inspired by the pintxo bars of San Sebastian (Donostia in Basque) under the same ownership near Marble Arch. “The room is lovely, at the front by the bar or in the window”, although it can be “a bit noisy”.
Summary
This Basque tapas bar near Marble Arch serves “imaginative dishes” including “very tasty pintxos, with some especially good vegetarian options”, backed up by a notably “excellent selection of wines”. Any negatives are marginal: “tables are a bit small for many tapas”, and “it’s hard to pace a meal as food can all arrive at once”. Named after the Basque for San Sebastian, its sibling Lurra is nearby.
Summary
This Basque tapas bar near Marble Arch serves “imaginative dishes” including “very tasty pintxos, with some especially good vegetarian options”, backed up by a notably “excellent selection of wines”. Any negatives are marginal: “tables are a bit small for many tapas”, and “it’s hard to pace a meal as food can all arrive at once”. Named after the Basque for San Sebastian, its sibling Lurra is nearby.
Summary
“Perfect, high-quality Spanish food”, “well presented by personal and engaging staff” win only the highest praise for this little but “really lively” and “fun” pintxos and tapas bar near Marble Arch (which, as well as a counter by the open kitchen, also has a couple of tables at the back). “Possibly a bit noisy” is the closest any reporter comes to a criticism. Sibling to nearby Lurra, it is named after the Basque for San Sebastian, the region’s culinary mecca.
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Restaurant details
Donostia Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Busy Tapas Bar in quiet street behind Marble Arch. Great selection of Spanish Tapas, good advice from server of what to choose and how much. Small but select wine list. Service dropped off after 8pm when very busy. Fantastic value given the quality of the food and location. If full, try their other restaurant (more formal dining) opposite."
"Great food the Iberico Presa was amazing, staff were very friendly & helpful. We had a very enjoyable evening there."
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £4.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
10 Seymour Pl, London, W1H 7ND
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 pm‑9 pm |
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