LONDON - SOHO - BARRAFINA

BARRAFINA One Michelin Star

Barrafina has moved to a new address in Soho, from Frith Street to

26-27 Dean Street, Soho, London.

We thought we would try the new venue on this midweek evening in March 2019.

As usual, it was busy, so we had to wait 45 minutes to be seated. Once at the bar, we tried these dishes.

Pimientos de Padron and Jamón croquetas.

Paletila Ibérica

Lenguado en salsa de almendra (sole in almond Sauce)

Solomillo Rubia Gallega (sirloin steak from Galicia)

The food is still delicious, and the atmosphere is still very buzzy.

This visit is a follow-up to an earlier visit to the old address on Frith Street.

This "Hart brothers" place was busy before being awarded its first Michelin star in the 2015 guide, so be prepared to wait unless you join the queue before it opens!

While standing in the queue, you can (at your expense) have a board of Jamón Señorio de Montanera and some Pimientos de Padrón with a glass of wine.

Standing in the queue is part of the experience, as you chat with the people around you while waiting, which can take up to an hour when it is busy.

Once seated in front of the chefs who are buzzing around the cooking station, you can begin.

If you grab one of the tables outside, you can watch the endless parade of the colourful locals of Soho strolling past, seemingly just for your entertainment.

You will be served many traditional dishes with a new twist; everything is fresh daily, and when it's gone, it's gone.

Pan con tomate