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Ibérica Canary Wharf

  • Restaurants
  • Canary Wharf
  • price 3 of 4
  • 3 out of 5 stars
  • Recommended

Time Out says

3 out of 5 stars

A relaxed but reliable Spanish tapas restaurant.

An upmarket tapas chain with four branches in London, Ibérica puts more effort into its menu than you might expect. There’s a short list of classic tapas – including a pedestrian patatas bravas and some crisp-but-oozy serrano ham croquetas – plus another more interesting list of contemporary tapas. We were suspicious of red berry and beetroot gazpacho topped with mint and frozen goat’s cheese, but it worked, being zingy with just a hint of sweetness. Beetroot, pickled fennel and orange salad made a refreshing foil for a splayed confit artichoke with rich sherry sauce. There are also plenty of Spanish cheeses and cured meats, including several varieties of jamón ibérico, plus chicken or seafood paella (for two). From a short list of desserts, a creamy rice pudding came beautifully caramelised on top, like a crema catalana. The Spanish wine list offered more than it could deliver (the first two bottles we chose had run out), but charming service glossed over any glitches.

The Canary Wharf location couldn’t be handier – right next to the shopping centre and surrounded by office blocks – while the decor does a decent impersonation of a certain type of dignified Spanish restaurant: dark wood furnishings, patterned floor tiles, walls lined with bottles and adorned with photos and posters. This branch is on two floors, and in summer there’s also the option of Ibérica’s La Terraza on the grassy square across the road, where a menu of grills, sandwiches and sharing platters is served. After-work drinkers, lap it up.

Written by
Sarah Guy
Ibérica Canary Wharf says
Under the guidance of Michelin-starred Chef Director Nacho Manzano, our menu boasts flavours from across the Spanish peninsula, with a special nod to Manzano’s Asturian roots. Featuring a selection of classic and contemporary tapas, artisan delicatessen and Valencian style rices. The eclectic award-winning drinks list at Ibérica showcases wines from small boutique wineries alongside some of the pioneers in the Spanish wine making industry.

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Details

Address:
12 Cabot Square
London
E14 4QQ
Transport:
Tube: Canary Wharf
Price:
Dinner for two with drinks and service: around £110.
Opening hours:
Mon: 12pm – 11pm; Tues - Sat: 12pm–12am Sun: Closed
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