Carmen Tapas in Lambeth

I used to come to this restaurant quite a lot when i lived round the corner and really loved the food .Went yesterday first time after whole Covid situation and I can’t believe how food standards has dropped .I’ve ordered mixta paella (seafood and chicken) and was tasteless, meat and seafood very dry.You can tell that no saffron or spices were added to it . Also it looked like it’s been prepared some time ago and when the order came through they just reheated under grill as mussels were hard and crunchy and top layer of the dish was blackish from the grill .I was hungry so just added lots of salt and pepper and ate the rice only .Meat and seafood was inedible .Such a disappointment.I know it’s tough after Covid for many business to get back to where they were but if this way you only lose customers .

Tapas with chips chips or chips.. Afterall we are in England..😔Very disappointing.Firstly sat on top of a radiator, ridiculously hot. Waited to be reseated whilst listening to them in Spanish moaning that we wanted to reseated.Dishes served with mostly chips, not specified on the menu. Cheap way to fill you up.... Not tapas.Menu lacking inspiration.We didn't get offered water when we the other tables did.Got told when we wanted to pay the bill that cards aren't accepted.Won't go back.

Had a delicious birthday lunch with my son here recently. We came in the afternoon, so it was very quiet. I had the chicken and chorizo paella which was very tasty, as was the jug of sangria we washed lunch down with. I'll definitely be going again.

Food is ok. Everything is very over fried. Vegetables are frozen variety. Staff a bit on the keen side to get you out, even though still in the allotted time slot. Big portions of food. Reasonably priced for the average quality food. Nice vibe.

Food was lovely, especially the prawn croquettes! Good selection of tapas and even had some delicious chocolate con churros afterwards. I had a strawberry Mojito which was nice (very sweet) and apparently the sangria was delicious! I would go back!

Went in with my partner for dinner Saturday night. The place was packed, food was very good, from the olives to the different vegetarian tapas. However only 3 stars as both the waitresses seemed to be in a big rush, taking away our plates before all the food was finished which really isn't good practice. Almost felt we had to protect our table! 4 stars for the food, 2 stars for the service, maybe we caught them on a bad night. Won't be rushing back.

I just called the restaurant to tell them that I had food poisoning from eating there the night before and was up all night vomiting. The manager was defensive and unkind, and asked that I go to a doctor (!!!) who will confirm I got food poisoning from their food (!!!) and they would give me my money back. Further, he argued with me about how long it takes for food poisoning to develop (48-72 hours according to him, 4 hours according to Mayo Clinic results on the internet). I had the seafood paella which, to be honest, was a dumb decision at such an average place anyway, but I wasn't expecting the chills and fever and throwing up all night long...Yes, I am leaving this review out of vindictiveness. Had the manager said anything like 'I'm so sorry' and showed some kind of empathy, I probably would have written it off without getting the £60 for a dinner for two back. But since he was so impolite and horrible on the phone (and also the food was bad anyway! Literally frozen fish fingers served as bacalao) I figure, other people should know. Don't go here. Save your time, money, and health.

Amazing Spanish restaurant in London. Highly recommended! Sangría, Tapas and the experience is next level. The team is so lovely specially Olga. She made us feel like we were in Spain. Definitely I will go back.

Some of the best tapas I've had in London! Great service and food at a reasonable price. Jugs of delicious sangria too!

The food was good but nothing outstanding. We went for lunch on a Sunday and were the only customers. The found came promptly and the service was courteous. I personally found the portions served a bit small for the tapas and the starters but the paella for 3 was very generous. The chicken and chorizo paella is highly recommended and so is the pork cheek in sauce! Prices are on the reasonable side. Go with friends and share, the bill per head comes out at a decent level.