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Hours
Tue
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Wed
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Thu
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Fri
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat
5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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5.0
Travellers' Choice 2024
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CUISINES
Spanish, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Dinner, Drinks
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Recently refurbished and authentic Spanish bar serving traditional tapas with a modern twist. Full bar service available, including Spanish wines and spirits, with a cocktail menu
CUISINES
Spanish, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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258 reviews
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Anthony C
39 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
From walking through the door to book a table to sitting down to eat in the back the place looks welcoming authentic and rustic. The staff are friendly and attentive. We ordered 7 dishes (too much food) to try as they all sounded interesting and stopped there. Each dish was well portioned for two to try and enjoy. The food is fresh and prepared for you. They did run out of fish for one dish and suggested two other types that would go well to make it, and the one we chose did taste amazing, our favourite dish out-of the lot. At the end of the meal I felt pleasantly full. I recommend the cocktails and churros.
Written August 11, 2020
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RobertoD7o
Hello l8787Oanthonyc
Thank you for your wonderful comments, lovely to hear you appreciate our service and the freshness of our food. All our dishes are homemade and we have taken time on our decor and refurbishment, thank you for noticing! Hope to see you again soon.
Written August 12, 2020
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Criminalhack
Leeds37 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
We were accommodated as a walk-in without difficulty, having noticed this restaurant whilst driving through the centre of Penrith.
Although busy, the staff were attentive and we were not left having to wait.
Visiting on a Thursday, we were able to take advantage of the offer of 4 tapas for £15. Each was delicious, well presented, and unlike some tapas restaurants came almost together - something which I like.
Of course we had desert, it would be rude not to have done.
All in all an excellent experience which I'm delighted to recommend.
Written June 10, 2021
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Roberto
Hi Criminalhack
Thank you for your complimentary review, nice to hear you were looked after and you appreciated our 4 for £15 offer, thanks again
Written June 10, 2021
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Karen M
Penrith2 contributions
Sep 2021 • none
Fantastic restaurant - great ambience, warm friendly attentive staff. Barman really knows how to mix a drink and the food is exceptionally good. Certainly the best Tapas I have eaten in the UK and I think the puddings were actually better than anything I've eaten is Spain. (I'm partly Spanish so can get away with saying this though am slightly grateful my mother can't read it!)
We had cocktails, sangria, wine, tapas and pudding for 4 people and it came to £90 - great value!
Keep up the good work all of you - we will be back regularly!
Written September 15, 2021
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Roberto
Hi Karen
Thank you for your wonderful review, a big thank you from our team and it’s lovely to hear that you appreciated their efforts. Glad you will be back, see you soon!
Written September 16, 2021
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Hepatacyte
Northallerton776 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
I was a bit sceptical about going here and did not really expect great things. Wrong. The food was really excellent and absolutely astonishing value - pick 5 different tapas dishes from a large selection for £15. You can also select dishes individually, many of them being the same ones as on the 5 for £15 menu. It was all very good indeed with large portions of everything. Service was a bit slow but well worth the wait.
I would happily go back.
Written August 25, 2020
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RobertoD7o
Hello Hepatacyte
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, really pleased it exceeded your expectations. The £15 tapas offer continues through September so we hope to see you again. Thanks again
Written August 27, 2020
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Amaz W
Chester33 contributions
Jul 2021 • friends
Could not fault this place. Beautiful food, great service and lovely atmosphere.
Although fairly busy we did not have to wait for food.
We had tomato bread and olives to start and for mains ordered 3 dishes each (but shared everything) . This was plenty for 3 of us but could have squeezed it a couple more dishes if we tried 😋
Price was reasonable as well. Can't wait to get back there 😃
Written July 2, 2021
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Roberto
Hi amazw
Thank you for your great feedback, really glad you enjoyed your visit, hope you return soon.
Written July 3, 2021
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Hannah
Scunthorpe17 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
Headed here after staying near Penrith in a holiday lodge and being concerned we wouldn’t find any local vegan options. La Casita saved the day with so many vegan choices from their tapas menu!! The food was absolutely delicious and customer service was particularly impressive - all staff did all they could to provide an enjoyable dining experience. Thank you so much, we look forward to returning when back in the Lakes.
Written October 27, 2020
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RobertoD7o
Hello hannahb0813
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, the staff especially wish to pass on their thank you, they really appreciate you took the time out to express your compliments. Pleasing to hear too you enjoyed our vegan options and we all look forward to seeing you again soon.
Written October 27, 2020
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Simon W
Ambleside54 contributions
May 2021 • none
From the emails with Roberto, the owner, who was very accommodating with fitting us in at short notice, to the food and service, this was an excellent experience. We ate early on a Friday evening, but there was a nice feel to the restaurant even before it got busier. The food was cooked and presented well and reasonably priced for the quality. Would definitely recommend and will definitely visit again next time we're staying in the area.
Written June 1, 2021
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Roberto
Hi Mazymixer
So pleasing to hear you appreciate our efforts, hope you pay us another visit if you are in the area, take care and thank you again.
Written June 1, 2021
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GillyBCrewe
Crewe15 contributions
Sep 2020 • couples
Me and hubby ate here on Saturday 26th September
The staff were lovely and the tapas the best we’ve tasted in a long time definitely recommend it.
We shared 5 dishes which left room for churros and sangria to finish.
A lovely evening.
Written September 27, 2020
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RobertoD7o
Hi Gilly
Thank you for you kind words, so pleased you enjoyed your evening with us, hope to see you again soon.
Written September 28, 2020
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Melanie W
Liverpool410 contributions
Jun 2021 • friends
Food was a traditional Spanish menu and it was all tasty enough. The service is what let this place down. It was friendly enough but extremely slow. We ordered tapas, including tapas under the ‘while you wait’ heading, and we were told it would come as and when it was ready. It didn’t. We waited about an hour for any food to come. We were a party of 5 and witnessed a party of 2 arrive after us eat and leave before we had our food. Due to the wait time I’ve not rated higher.
Written July 18, 2021
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Roberto
Hi Melanie
Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback and are sorry you had a long wait for your food, we hope it has not put you off revisiting us at a later date. Thanks again.
Written July 19, 2021
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Lucinda W
Southport44 contributions
May 2021 • couples
We booked easily on Facebook messenger… upon arrival the staff were very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Service was very efficient and all food came promptly, hot and very fresh. We particularly enjoyed the seabass and the cod. The sangria was moreish and the churros were to die for. Would definitely recommend and return if in the area 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Written June 6, 2021
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Roberto
Hello lucindaw
Thank you for your lovely review, so pleasing to hear you would recommend us and would return, we all hope you do! Thanks again
Written June 6, 2021
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sjacko212
Liverpool69 contributions
Jul 2021 • couples
Now me and my girl love tapas!
but this is the BEST we have ever had.
family run and absolutely perfect
top chef
top location
top service
top atmosphere
top food ofcourse
the flavours from Spain ❤
100% go again and 10000% recommend.
go along and enjoy this beautiful place ❤
Written July 10, 2021
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Roberto
Hi sjacko
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, makes all the hard work worth while! We all hope you get the chance to visit us again and we look forward to living up to your glowing references!
Written July 11, 2021
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anne g
71 contributions
Jun 2021 • couples
We have just found our new favourite restaurant unfortunately it’s 85 miles from our home. We visited on a Sunday early evening during a weekend stay at Pooley Bridge after reading great reviews. When we arrived we were seated at our tables had been given menus and ordered drinks within 5 minutes. The restaurant is warm, welcoming and a lovely atmosphere and we found all the staff great, friendly attentive just right.
We ordered two snacks to come with our drinks whilst we read the menu and they were both delicious the dates stuffed with goats cheese wrapped in Serrano ham were to die for. We ordered 5 tapas between us and each one was delicious and obviously homemade. We especially loved the cod cheek with pea purée and saffron potato and the Duck with rhubarb and fi. We felt 5 was ample but found room for churros which were just gorgeous. If we lived nearer we would definitely be regulars. We are back up in August and will be booking again. Fabulous all round
Written July 6, 2021
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Roberto
Hi anneg627
Thank you for your lovely comments, great to hear you found the staff friendly and attentive as well as our homemade menu. We look forward to seeing you again in August. Thanks again
Written July 6, 2021
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Kevin S
1 contribution
Sep 2021 • couples
1 star for the sangria and that's where it ends, even though we waited half hour for that. They were clearly overstretched tonight. We waited 1.5 hours for our food which was mediocre to say the least. When we questioned where the food was we were told there was a back log in the kitchen, however several tables that came in after us were served quicker. We constantly saw the same food we had ordered being served to tables that had arrived after us. On to the food, the calamari tapas was very bland and rubbery and the meatball dish only had 3 meatballs. When our starter was cleared we were asked if we wanted pudding- we hadn't even had our main which took 1.5 hours even though the waitress said paella was a half hour wait. The paella was very disappointing- prawns were over cooked and rubbery like paper- the calamari was tastless and the rice was dry. It even took 3 attempts of asking for the bill for it to arrive! Needless to say there weren't any discounts or goodwill offerings!
Such a disappointing evening! I know the restaurants are all trying to make up for lost time, but you shouldn't take on more than you can handle. All in all a very frustrating and disappointing dining experience.
Written September 16, 2021
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Roberto
Hi Kevin
Thank you for your review, as you highlighted we did have issues that evening which prevented us from offering our usual service and standards, which clearly we sincerely apologise for. We appreciate your feedback which certainly gives us room for improvement moving forward. Thanks again.
Written September 20, 2021
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Nicola
London3 contributions
Jul 2021 • friends
I’ve worked out that, on average, I’ve visited La Casita once a week since the latest lifting of restrictions.
The food is amazing and the staff are lovely. It is my go-to place whenever someone comes to visit, and I cannot recommend it enough.
Their 4 for £15 is amazing value, and the ‘while you decide’ date dish is sublime. The mushroom croquettes that have recently appeared on their specials menu are mouth-wateringly good, and I would highly recommend ordering them if you’re there (but also don’t order too many so there are some left for me!)
All in all, as someone who didn’t share their food and therefore blanched at the thought of Tapas, they have converted me to the Tapas lifestyle!
Written July 31, 2021
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Roberto
Hi Nicola
Thank you for your lovely comments, it’s great to hear from one of our regular customers. Don’t worry about the mushroom croquettes, I will always have some ready for you! See you Wednesday!
Written August 3, 2021
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NorthEastWanderer2023
Newcastle upon Tyne248 contributions
Jan 2022 • friends
Came here with a friend whilst in Penrith-what a fantastic find! The atmosphere was great and the decor is very Spanish. The staff were fantastic and so friendly. And the food...oh the food! What a fantastic selection of tapas and every dish was delicious! I am a vegetarian and was spoilt for choice, whilst my friend enjoyed the meat and fish dishes available. The wine was very reasonably priced, too, at just £18 for a lovely bottle of white wine.
If you're reading this review and contemplating booking...do it this instant, you won't regret it!
Written January 16, 2022
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Roberto
Hello Flamegirl
Thank you for your lovely review. Really pleasing to hear you and your friend were well looked after by our team and you enjoyed our selection of home made tapas. We hope to see you again soon if you are in the area. Thanks again
Written January 16, 2022
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