Tapa

Stylish Spanish restaurant in a former warehouse offering flexible menus and adventurous food and drink pairings.

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A fixture on the Leith dining scene since 2009, Tapa offers a nuanced and elegant take on Spanish food based around carefully sourced premium produce. Housed in a converted warehouse with whitewashed walls, the surroundings have a stylish and contemporary feel, brought to life with some quirky touches such as Spanish advertising posters for James Bond films or a cast-iron bull's head adorning a door. Meat from Iberian black pigs is a house speciality and can be ordered as griddled steak, marinated steak strips dressed with polenta, or croquettes with a slick of apple and sherry salsa. Vegetarians aren’t forgotten, with well-presented salads, aubergine crisps and even a caramelised goat's cheese served like a crème brûlée. A range of vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free menus helps broaden the appeal while a strong drinks list completes the lineup, offering plenty of lesser known Spanish wines alongside sherry, gin and beer. With an enthusiastic staff and management team at the helm, Tapa looks well set to sail on into her second decade.