El Molino

I ate here on a Sunday Lunch time and had a delicious meal. They had several excellent lunch time deals such as salmon with saute potatoes and chorizo in a bean stew for £4.95 each. We also had three seperate tapas dishes, two soft drinks, a glass of wine and a beer - which in total came to just under thirty pounds.

The atmosphere was good and the service very friendly and prompt. I've eaten in quite a few Spanish, (London) restaurants and this has to be one of the best. I've also lived in Northern Spain and can say that the tortilla espanola is just as good as those I ate in La Coruna.

I would highly recommend El Molino.
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 03, 2008

Me and my lovely partner's little treasure.

El Molino is a tiny, warm Spanish-Tapas restaurant on Holloway Road, N7.

It is always full of happy customers, the reasons being; the venue is authentic and adorable, the waitresses are (Spanish) are polite & professional and the food is gorgeous and brilliantly priced.

They bring olives & bread to the table at the start of every meal.

I order a handful of Tapas dishes and we all swap & share.

I am a strict vegetarian and there is a range of dishes for me, like breaded mushrooms with garlic mayonise. and spanish rice with vegetables.

The food is always brought to you speedily, even on weekends.

They always have a selection of home-made (or home style) deserts, including Tirimisu and cheese cake.

The prices are fantastic,a meal for 2 with wine costs us £32 the other day-amazing.

This restaurant in a success, I have dined there for years and will continue to take my partner on dates there, even after 3 years.

Enjoy!
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dangerous_perfection - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, January 16, 2008

This is the best restaurant tapas bar in london the food is 5***** the service was friendly i will be back again fantastic diner {very busy place} but very very nice all my friends enjoy the night . Thanks all the staff and the cheffs.....
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Tom
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, January 15, 2008

I went there with my girlfriend on Sunday and it was mediocre at best.

There were two young girls serving who, whilst pleasant, were far from attentive. The food was average Spanish. Far from the quality of Jamon Jamon in Camden for example. We had the pulpo, chorizo en vino, house salad, croquettes and crab claws. The last two of these were particularly poor (the crab claws tasted almost entirely of dough and had virtually no crab) and the salad was uninspiring. In fairness the pulpo and chorizo were fine. I won't be rushing back.
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Matt Hunt
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Food 4 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 5
Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Just booked up for tomorrow night, cannot wait. The food is fantastic and is only complimented by the service. Have been to a few Tapas restaurants and without doubt the "El Molino" is the best by far. If you are partial to great tasting food at really good prices and gorgeous waitresses, you just cannot go wrong by booking up and eating there.
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Allan
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, September 14, 2007

I go to El molino quite often and I love it.The service is good and the food excellent.I always feel like at home. I love "Paella" and "chorizo".

Regarding the comments from ? on the 9th I think u should give it a try and by the way to my knowledge the tables are SOLID WOOD.JA!! JA! JA!!
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caroline - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, January 15, 2007

El Molino remains one of my favourite restaurants, I was sorry to read realespan's review online as I have never experienced or seen that kind of behaviour from any of the staff. They always offer that welcoming, personal touch allowing you to sit anywhere even at the wooden tables.

I have to disagree with realespan's review as it felt like a personal attack rather than a comment on the food and staff.

I go atleast once a week, and regardless of whether they are busy or quiet the family are efficient, food is fantastic and superb value for money.

I have invited friends from all over London to join me for dinner/birthday do's there and all of them have inquired as to our next visit.

My message, use public transport next time so you can enjoy that bottle of wine as you won't want to leave in a hurry to drive home.
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Maria - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, January 15, 2007

After reading some very good reviews on El Molino, I decided to go there for tapas last Sunday lunchtime. I telephoned first to make sure they were open and serving tapas, which they assured me they were.

I arrived there about 2.30 and went in with my wife. My first impression was that it was not quite what I had expected, a little bit too cafe, with its formica tables and chairs, but nevertheless, I decided to give it a try, and made my way promptly to the bar, which was lined with stools.

A waitress came up to me immediately, and told us that we couldn't sit there, that if we wanted to be served, we had to sit at a table.

I couldn't believe I was hearing this, a Spanish restaurant, with a bar and stools, where clients wasn't allowed to sit?

We didn't want a full meal, all we wanted were some tapas and a bottle of wine, but we were refused service because we wanted to sit at the bar!

I had driven from South London to try this place, and I angrily drove back to south London again, without trying it. I drove to Clapham where Spanish restaurants are real, and comforting, and the staff know how to treat you.
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realespan - View all reviews by this user
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, January 09, 2007

This place is just does the best tapas. have come here regularly over the past 5 years and is consistently amazing!! The helpings are also huge. Book in advance because this place is always jam packed.

Staff are effiecient and friendly.
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Mark O''Neill
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 03, 2006

This is one of my favourite restaurants and practically my second home. The atmosphere is always welcoming and I feel part of the family. The tapas menu is superb and the fushion of food is delectable. Every time my hubby and I think of eating out elsewhere we always return to El Molino's as you know your palate will be satisfied with the varied food.

Friends and family have been converted, this is one of North London's best kept secrets...until now!
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Maria Ferran
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, June 26, 2006