Aioli Tapas Cantine in Elmbridge

This restaurant was one that I used to go to occasionally for the last four years. However , last time I was there with a friend setting for diner outside when my friend asked to change the plate. The waiter took and through the glass window we saw a waiter telling the other to spit on the plate, wipe it and take back. We faced him with it and told him we saw what he did but didn’t show any regret. I’ve decided NOT to go to this place ever again. 👎

The octopus tasted like it had been cooked earlier, then stored in the fridge until they stuck it in the microwave before serving. The staff was very friendly. The ambiance is nice. The caramel custard dessert was excellent.

The service was exceptional and the atmosphere intimate and small, but it just lacked because of the food.The food was underwhelming, felt like it lacked flavour, salt and love. I was waiting for something exceptional after reading the reviews and looking at all the wonderful pictures. It really didn’t live up to what reviewers had mentioned. If anything it was like they reheated old food and served it to us.

Awesome food.. Really authentic Spanish tapas. Great portion sizes and very tasty. Lots of garlic.Excellent friendly service. Good price for what we got.

Small friendly tapas restaurant. Huge choice of dishes. Fish is very well represented. Lots of vegetarian dishes too. Quick service. Large range of Spanish wines

Very good food and family environment would recommend!

Have started going to this restaurant for a while now as it's one of only two in the area. I have found the food exultant as well as the service, they are all very friendly and even the other customers have become very friendly as well. Couldn't wish for a better Spanish restaurant with a very compressive menu.

Lovely intimate space with warm, down-to-earth family-run service. We only stopped for a light bite but got tempted by the dessert menu. Delicious!Also the beautiful blooming Mimosa Tree right outside was a pleasant surprise, native to Australia, where I am usually based.

for a moment of sunshine, it felt like a sliver of Spain had been served up in the packed pavement tables that all the locals book up in advance. cute and decent.

Love this place, been coming occasionally for many years. 2 tapas is enough for lunch.A cool thin is that you often overhear MPs or Lords having dinner.