Opera Tavern
11 expert reviews
“Opera Tavern is good news in an area that has long been short on restaurants appealing to anyone other than theatregoers on the verge of hypoglycaemia.”
– The Guardian
"Mouthwatering acorn-rich Ibérico pig's-head terrine? Chargrilled salt-marsh lamb with broad beans? Mini Ibérico pork and foie gras burgers?" Full review
"Darling! This upmarket pub's location opposite the Theatre Royal makes it the perfect place to grab a bite before checking out a show."
14.0
"Covent Garden is not known as a culinary destination; for too long it's been dominated by chains and rather bad restaurants." Full review
"They have produced a menu that will satiate the luvvies of Drury Lane and tickle the fancy of recession refuseniks." Full review
"Another classy Spanish-Italian restaurant from the Salt Yard team, with sharing plates and fine wines by the glass."
"One of Covent Garden's best dining options and among London’s top tapas bars, Opera Tavern serves Spanish-Italian dishes in the cosy setting of a former pub." Full review
4.5
"A seasonally changing menu of "flavourful" Spanish-Italian tapas, including "melt-in-the-mouth" Iberico pork, "hits the spot" at this "casual", "tucked away" bi-level Covent Garden kitchen." Full review
0 Stars
"Shares the same appealing concept of small plates of Spanish and Italian delicacies as its sisters, Salt Yard and Dehesa." Full review
"Opera Tavern is a classy little spot in Covent Garden that does very good Spanish tapas, and is perfect for a range of occasions." Full review
4.5
"The real charmer here is the Iberico pig – served slightly underdone (don’t worry, it’s safe), perfectly seasoned, and something worth visiting for alone." Full review