Las Tapas

My review on Sabroso is based on tapas. I was there for the first time a few weeks ago after a nice walk in Portobello market and I’m going back there for sure. The décor is stylish and the atmosphere is relaxed and chilled. The service is friendly and polite although slow and inattentive; we waited a little bit too much for our sangria after they had already served the tapas and even if the venue is quite small, it was impossible to catch the attention of the waiting staff as they were all lost in their thoughts wiping cutlery. Service aside, the food is amazing and it comes in large portions for being tapas. Fresh oysters (6 big oyster included in the tapas menu), Galician octopus, calamari, mussels, pork belly. all delicious! They have an excellent variety of tapas on the menu and the selection of wines is vast and for all pockets. I would suggest it to whoever happens to be in the area.

This restaurant is amazing! I’ve been there twice and both times, the service and food quality was consistent. One time I was there on a girl’s night and the other time was my boyfriend and I’s anniversary dinner. The atmosphere is quite intimate and perfect for a drink. We had a selection of hot and cold tapas, they are to die for! the portions are HUGE for a tapas bar — we had enough left over for a takeaway bag (such a yummy late night snack!) — I also highly recommend the Sangria jug. Overall, couldn’t recommend this place enough

Sabroso is on a stretch of Holland Park Avenue dominated by cafes. And if I remember correctly, this also used to be one until not all that long ago not surprisingly, then, my review is based on a delicious breakfast I had here this morning.
The décor is very smart, black and white art deco-​inspired, which has really cheered up the site which always appeared rather dark in the past.
When I think of tapas I expect a relaxed to boisterous experience, flamenco and jugs of Sangria. Sabroso caters for a more sophisticated clientele and should be very popular with the more conservative Holland Park set.
Back to breakfast, though, which was great albeit not particularly Spanish. They offer a choice of pastries and cooked options. I have never been given the choice of half an English breakfast before and just couldn’t resist I’m scared to imagine what size the full portion would have been as the half was very generous and good value at £4.95. A vegetarian alternative is also available (full size only), as well as the usual egg-​based dishes.
Sabroso offers a soothing alternative to the aforementioned cafes which are dominated by yummy mummies and their offspring at this time of day.
The service was particularly friendly, and I will try and find an excuse to visit again soon.