Why Guests Love Dining at Our Spanish Restaurant in Harborne

Choosing the right restaurant is about more than just the menu. It is about atmosphere, authenticity and how you feel from the moment you walk through the door. As an independent Spanish restaurant in Harborne, we have built our reputation on traditional flavours, attentive service and a genuinely welcoming setting.

Our guest reviews reflect the experience we aim to deliver every day: relaxed tapas dining, freshly prepared paella and carefully selected Spanish wines served with warmth and consistency. We are proud that so many diners return, recommend us and share their experiences with others.

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What Our Guests Say

Lovely food, nice atmosphere, and a fantastic host who made us feel very welcome. Ditch the large chain restaurants and eat somewhere like this!

~ George, January 2026

Can’t wait to visit again. Food was really fresh and Tasty, really authentic, lovely tapas Dishes for all the Family to share, and plenty of it. Thanks, look forward to our next visit, Sarah

~ Sarah, January 2025

Food was amazing, everything we ordered was very authentic and tasted beautiful. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Would go again!

~ Madeleine, January 2026

Amazing staff, lovely food, so patient when we came with our kids

~ Grace, January 2026

Great flavours, portions were generous, and the service was excellent. Definitely recommend!!

~ Cassandra, January 2026

Delicious food – one of the best paellas we’ve had outside of Spain! And wonderful service too. Thank you so much!

~ Andrea, January 2026

El Buen Gusto Harborne

4.7

Based on 102 reviews

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Basil Eldho

14:06 08 May 25

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19:11 01 May 25

Excellent surface and yummy baby octopus paella/ pollo con salsa.Good portion for the tapas.My kid love it too😍

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15:40 12 Apr 25

Absolutely delicious tapas and plenty of vegetarian options. The food was fantastic with room for only tiny improvements. Aubergine (outstanding!), garlic oil mushrooms (amazing!), garlic bread (great!) courgettes (needed a little more honey), padron peppers (needed a little more rock salt), homemade lemonade (lovely!). Lovely staff, very friendly and helpful. Beautiful decor. Highly recommended!

Joe Cady

20:26 28 Mar 25

Reuben Williams

20:07 28 Mar 25

Holly Noonan

20:46 25 Mar 25

Lovely restaurant with perfect service and really nice Spanish food. Really nice decor too!! They also added a sweet treat in for my partner’s birthday:)

Nurdan Çabukoğlu

19:02 23 Mar 25

Yu-Chung

09:36 22 Mar 25

Great food.

Wioleta Pater

08:51 15 Feb 25

I had a fantastic experience! The food was delicious, the music and atmosphere were perfect, and the staff was incredibly friendly. If you’re looking for something different and want to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, this is definitely a place you should visit

Kaushik Mahadik

18:38 12 Jan 25

Delicious tapas , amazing spanish vibes and setting and attentive friendly service. The premium Sangria was really refreshing

Johnny

20:19 09 Jan 25

Great atmosphere, superb food, polite staff. Alush is a great asset to the restaurant. Would definatly come again.

I Yung

21:11 10 Nov 24

Nice Spanish food. We like all those we tried, except the Aubergine Tapas which was a bit oily.As mentioned in the menu, it took about 25-30 minutes for the preparation of the Paella which was reasonable.

Shirley Kaburise

12:46 25 Apr 24

A fresh taste of Spain in Harborne…Booked this for a catch-up session with a friend through First Table. My friend was raised in Barcelona… from the moment we walked in, it felt like we were in a little tapas restaurant in Spain. From the tapestry on the walls, the decoration and as well as the music playing in the background that she couldn’t help singing to every now and again – having been “raised” with those songs.The premium sangria – 10/10!! So refreshing, 2 jugs served us well enough to give a mini buzz and enjoy the mammoth meal that followed.The food:Each tapa they brought our way somehow tasted better than the previous one. They were having an oxtail special that night and boy did it not disappoint.The paella’s are large enough for 2-3 people. I have had better paella in other restaurants locally, so would not recommend this as a dish to have. It was very soggy, and lacked basic seasoning.Also, you HAVE to try the jam on croquettes 😋, easily the best tapa we had.We also got some nice complimentary blue berry aniseed shots to top the evening off.Will definitely be returning with even more people, for more laughs and food.(I can seem to post all my photos or the vids)

Why Choose Our Spanish Restaurant in Harborne

When reading reviews, certain themes appear again and again. Guests choose us because we focus on authenticity, atmosphere and attention to detail.

We specialise in traditional Spanish tapas and freshly prepared paella, served in a relaxed and intimate setting. Our carefully selected Spanish wine list enhances every dish, and our team takes pride in offering attentive, personal service rather than a rushed dining experience.

As an independent restaurant, we are deeply connected to our community. Many of our guests become regulars, returning for celebrations, date nights and family meals because they know what to expect, consistent quality and genuine hospitality.

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Many of our reviews mention specific dishes, from sizzling gambas to rich seafood paella and indulgent desserts. If you would like to see what our guests are talking about, you can explore our full menu here →

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If you are looking for a trusted Spanish restaurant in Harborne known for tapas, paella and warm hospitality, we would love to welcome you.

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