La Tasca

We took a bit of a risk on La Tasca, after having read previous reviews. However, I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised!

The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and while we did have to wait at the door for a while to be shown to our table, we were in no great rush.

We opted for a sharing selection of tapas, which came quickly and was delicious. The spicy chorizo is a particular favourite of mine, and this definitely passed muster. However, the pudding of chocolate churros were to die for. Bitter chocolate with a sweet sugar and cinnamon coated churros. Nothing could beat it.

A surprising success, but one that I would be happy to repeat in the future.
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Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 5
Friday, January 20, 2012

I went to La Tasca last night with a group of 6 of us. I went feeling a little apprehensive having read the bad reviews. However I wanted to find out for myself and I believe that people only normally do these reviews when they are not satisfied so you only ever hear the bad stuff.

My first impression was that the place was nicely decorated and had a good atmosphere. We were met at the door by a member of staff who was friendly and showed us to our table. There is a good variety on the menu including for vegetarians. I’d recommend the cheesy garlic bread for starter! We then had 3/4 dishes each and, having read the reviews here, were pleasantly surprised. The food was hot, tasty and good quality. The waiting staff were helpful, friendly and attentive without being harassing.

Is it among the best food I have had at a restaurant? No, but it was enjoyable all the same and what you got was reasonable for the money.

If you are looking for top quality food then La Tasca probably isn’t for you. However if you can settle for a little less and want a good time then give it a go!
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Martin
Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 7
Saturday, April 02, 2011

A poor lunch experience.We opted for the 5 for £12 offer,which sounds reasonable but the food was bland, and barely warm.Service was prompt though hardly friendly.Best thing was the Sangrias.We won`t be going back.
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Food 2 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Monday, December 20, 2010

We went here after not being able to get into the other tapas restaurant in Brighton. The food was average with no imagination and was really poor value. Our lamb casserole for £5 had just one tiny piece of lamb in it. The service was ok. But I wouldn't recomend to anyone due to bland food and realy bad value for money
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Food 1 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 1
Tuesday, April 06, 2010

After reading the reviews on this site I thought I had made a mistake in booking it for 9 people for my daughters 21st birthday dinner, I have lived in spain and you are never going to match some of the fine tapas houses there but, I was not dissapointed with the quality from last nights meal there was a great choice, food was prepaired well and service was attentive and polite.

I do think that we only ever read bad press as people that have had good experiences keep it as there secreat place.

Well done La Tasca Brighton, Well Done staff.
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Andy Rice
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Food 7 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, October 20, 2009

La Tasca, okay i've eaten in a few of these around the country, and yes yes yes i know its a chain duh! but oh what have we done to deserve this, here, now?

Having recently taken an outside table, to enjoy the slightly cool but decent evening with a large selection of tapas and a bottle or two (well its required) of wine, I have to say, never ever again.

First the service, okay so it was a sat evening, and yes i think about a third of the outside tables had been taken, but yea gods the service was slowly and unfriendly. It took 3 differnt staff over half an hour to clean the table, ask if we wanted drinks, and return with said drink and the menu's. I dont mind a little slow service spanish style, but trust me i've never waited more than a min or two in Spain for a drink, no matter how long the food takes.

The food itself was so obvioulsy warmed in a microwave, then tipped into cold serving bowls. By the time they'd found a stand to hold the tray they brough the food out on, it was for the most part cold or rapidly cooling. How hard can it be to warm the bowls and the food?

As for traditional style Spanish food, rubbery meat balls in tinned toms really doesn't do it for me, but yes this a chain, and for the most part I've got to say they don't do a bad job if you want some basic tapas and a glass or three of wine.

The prices are reasonable, or at least would be if the food was hot, (or even warm) and the initial service was evident at all. If your looking for good quality tapas and an afternoon or evening to linger over it with some wine and friends, try elsewhere.
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TT
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Food 3 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 5
Monday, August 03, 2009

I am sorry to say that the food at La Tasca has really gone down hill over the last few months. Out of the 6 dishes ordered only two were edible, we sent back two of the dishes as they were not cooked properly only for them to come back 5 minutes later exactly the same. It was bland and just awful. I used to enjoy dining here. However, the service is really good but you don't really go to a restaurant for its service do you?! The manager on this occasion was very helpful and accepted the food could have been better. Will not be returning though.
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Tabitha
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Food 0 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 0
Friday, June 12, 2009