Orford Saloon Tapas Bar

My partner and I went to the Orford Tapas bar last week for a quiet meal and enjoyed it very much. Our only criticism (if you can call it that) is that the dishes were much bigger than those served in other tapas bars (including those in Spain) so be careful!

The food was excellent and was served very quickly. Within half an hour the restaurant waas packed and the atmosphere was relaxed and informal.

We found it to be very good value at £25 a head with drinks and way too much food!

I have to agree that the waiting staff did not come across as very friendly although they were helpful and responsive.

We would definitely go again but would recommend booking ahead as they book up quickly!
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Rachael
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Food 9 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Saturday, December 22, 2007

Quite simply, the best place to eat in Walthamstow. Been here many times and never been let down yet. Food is FANTASTIC, with a great wine list too.

All the staff actually care about you having a nice time, and it's a joy to see the manager here get such pleasure from happy customers.

Best kept secret for good eats.
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colin Smith
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, November 26, 2007

i have just come back from a meal with four other people and whilst the food was good, i found the staff to be uninterested and rather bored looking. So go for the food ignore the staff if you can and you will be fine.
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Andrew Lipski
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Food 8 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 8
Tuesday, November 20, 2007

I have just moved out of Walthamstow and the only thing really miss is the Orford Saloon. This is simply the best tapas place I have been to in London - and I've visited a few! The food and drink are fabulous, the staff are courteous and helpful. Yes, it is small and can get a bit cramped but that is because it is only small premises.

Unfortunately I now live in a town that has one tapas bar and there is just no comparison so I won't go there.
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Liz Williams
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Friday, November 09, 2007

Me and three girlfriends went here last night, for the first time for three of us and we were very impressed! The food was lovely, good size portions for the price. From my point of view the vegetarian selection was very good and they even accomadated me by changing a fish sauce to a veggie one. The staff were all firendly and we were charmed by the manager who even held the door for us as we left. All in all and excellent place to eat in Walthamstow which is in desparate need of some good eateries.
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Katharine
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, October 19, 2007

We have been here a dozen times since it first opened and have not had a bad meal yet. This is one of the best tapas bars in London for the price - fresh, authentic and the daily specials board sometimes offers some very interesting things (we once had beer battered gambas which was amazing and should be on the menu!!)

The wine list is good, the service is friendly but be warned - it is an incredibly popular local restaurant so booking is sometimes required, even on a weeknight.
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Mark&Carla
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Thursday, September 20, 2007

I have been to the tappas bar about eight times, sometimes in a small group or even in a very large group for a birthday. Everytime I went it has been a wonderful experience. The food is always great, the atmosphere is brilliant and the staff are very friendly and efficient. I will highly recommend this restaurant to anybody!!
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, July 29, 2007

we have eaten in here a few times and on all occasions the service and the food have been excellent, we have had long chats with the owners who are both locals to Walthamstow, which in my eyes is an added bonus... they are both approachable and are easy to chat to making us feel welcome and making us want to go back, which we will.
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Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, July 26, 2007

I love the tapas restaurant in Walthamstow Village.

I have eaten at the restaurant about 5 times and am going back for more this week. It is a great place to go with friends and family of all ages.

The food is excellent and the staff are very pleasant.

Try the sangria if you haven't had it there before - excellent !!
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Vicky Watts
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, July 24, 2007

This place is the best restaurant in the whole east of london, maybe even in london. The food is excellent - every time. The service is always superb and the owner is hands on and cares that everyone who goes is happy. I have been so many times and can only hope it doesn't get too popular, as then it will be harder for us regulars to get tables...this is the best little secret around!!
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Yvon
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, July 22, 2007