Copita

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26 D'Arblay Street

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Thu Oct 18 2012

Black and white floor tiles evoke a traditional Seville tapas bar, with diners perching around tall wooden tables. The tiled walls make it rather noisy, but there are a few tables outside if you prefer quieter surroundings. Staff were easy-going and jovial, and particularly enthusiastic about the sherry menu.

Standards such as almonds, cheeseboards and chorizo de bellota are on the menu, but there are more original pairings too, which change frequently – on our visit, these included kohlrabi and apple salad, and mussel croquettes. Miniature violet artichokes were perfectly grilled, crisp at the end of each leaf. Ajoblanco was an addictive cold soup of puréed garlic, almonds and breadcrumbs, served with sweet chunks of beetroot, peanuts and fresh dill. Marinated lamb was a mini roast dinner, served just medium rare with glazed carrots and black olives.

Servings are on the small side (as they tend to be in Spain), so you may need three or four dishes per person. The wine list is well informed, and all wines come by the glass; Copita encourages you to have several little glasses (or copitas) with each tapas. Do try the sherries on offer, and even a glass of pacharán sloe berry liqueur as a digestif.

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Copita 26 D'Arblay Street
London
W1F 8EP

Phone:
020 7287 7797
Website:
www.copita.co.uk
Opening hours:
Open 11am-11pm Mon-Fri; noon-11pm Sat. Tapas served noon-4pm, 5.30-10.30pm Mon-Fri; 1-10.30pm Sat
Transport:
Tube: Oxford Circus tube
Price:
Tapas £2.95-£6.95. Meal for two with wine and service: around £60.
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1. Copita
  - 26 D'Arblay Street
    London
    W1F 8EP
  - 020 7287 7797
  - www.copita.co.uk
  - 51.514498,-0.135947

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(14 ratings)

Went for a Friday lunch with a large group and it worked really well: good selection, quality and atmosphere and friendly staff.

Daniele Fri Apr 26
Rated as: 4/5
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Fantastic place = two diners giving it a single star. Ignore them - service is super, great wine list, and the tapas is fantastic. Yes it is pricey but we've all seen what bargain-basement prices leads to - beef that's not really beef. If you like super cheap food stick fast food. Tapas are super, they are fresh (clearly one diner has no idea what scallops actually taste like).

Ian Tue Mar 5
Rated as: 5/5
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Great vibe on a quiet street in otherwise busy Soho - amazing to find a joint in this neighbourhood that doesn't find the need to play hideous beats at 500dBs. I came for the ajo blanco, and was not dissappointed... an amazingly tasty dish, well worthy of a mention in the TimeOut list of top dishes. Served with good, crusty bread, rare in a Spanish tapas bar (well, in Spain at least!). The rest of the dishes also impressed, but were admittedly a little bit on the expensive side. Only dissappointment was the beef onglet - beef was amazing (all four slices of it), but the "homemade over baked potatoes" were crisps. Homemade, and tasty, but jesus - doesn't really justify a £6.50 price. But yes, overall, an awesome joint. I'll definitely be back soon.

Carel Fri Jul 27 2012
Rated as: 5/5
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Although this bar has great food it is abominably managed. Bills are always bumped up with extra drinks and dishes which have not been purchased. It happens regularly, and I have often had to ask for the bill to be amended. These additions are never hapless mistakes, they are drinks which none of the group ordered, and expensive dishes which, after a few drinks they hope you wont notice. Go here at your own expense!!!! Disgusting behaviour from what could be a great restaurant, but too much passing trade for them ever to get caught out.

Tara Fri Jul 6 2012
Rated as: 1/5
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I have to say that I and my companion were doubtful at first, and I was also mourning the passing of Bar Chocolate which had stood on this site for as long as I can remember. But it was lovely. Yes, the prices are a little high - as mentioned above, the tiny cheese board was £11, which is certainly too much, but we almost forgave them as the selection was excellent. Lovely atmostphere (and no music meant although it was loud with talking, we could hear ourselves, somewhat of a novelty these days!), excellent helpful service. I'll definitely be back... although with some savings!

Miranda Fri Mar 9 2012
Rated as: 4/5
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I am sorry but I am very disappointed once. It's unbelievable to see this place rate very well by time out , the tapas are so expensive and not really good. The quality is cheap ! Even the tapas restaurant on columbia road is better and so much cheaper. I try the turbot with fries it was skinny and burn fries with a little shitty fillet of turbot. then the scallops just a fake fresh see food from the frozen fridge !!!! No No and no this place must to be closed !!!

John Michael Mon Feb 27 2012
Rated as: 1/5
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Perhaps the best tapas in London...little bites of flavour explosions with a great yet concise wine and sherry list...informal just the way I like it...give me more please

clare Thu Nov 17 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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Love this place - great selection of wine, simple but delicious dishes, attentive service and really authentic tapas bar feel. I can see copita being a great success!

Nick Tue Nov 15 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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I love this place. Every single dish was expertly thought out and crafted. An amazing array of unusual and innovative (and very successful!) flavour combinations - more like a tasting menu than tapas really... I salute the chefs!

Kara Fri Nov 4 2011
Rated as: 5/5
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great review and great place. we been there a couple of times, they have amazing wines by the glass, the tapas are full of flavours, and top Gin and Tonic served in 'copa de balon' .Proper Spanish bar in the midle of Soho. Just one thing, Copita doesnt mean Sherry glass, copa means wine glass ,and Copita means small glass(125ml). Two Spanish Ladies living in London,we love good wines!!!!

charlotte Sat Oct 29 2011
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