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Meson Don Felipe, London,

Meson Don Felipe

4.4
4.4
2059 Reviews
£25 and under
Spanish
53 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Established in 1987, Meson Don Felipe was the first Tapas Bar in London and we are still an independent, family-run business. You can expect great tapas and some amazing, well-priced Spanish wines, served in an authentic, relaxed atmosphere.
We have an outside terrace with heaters and umbrellas but of course, we can't promise the weather! If you book outside we can't guarantee a table inside if the weather changes.
For those unable to eat-in, we offer our famous Paellas for takeaway at lunchtime Monday-Friday.
Thank you for all your support and we look forward to welcoming you soon to this little bit of Spain in Waterloo.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waterloo
  • Cross street
    Corner of Short Street and The Cut, opposite the Young Vic
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are halfway along The Cut, the busy thoroughfare that links Waterloo Road to Blackfriars Road, just five minutes walk from Waterloo main line and Northern line underground stations (Take Old Vic exit from Waterloo Station). We are also near Southwark station, Jubilee line. The Young Vic theatre is opposite us and The Old Vic just along the road.
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,059 people are saying

Meson Don Felipe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Meson Don Felipe offers an authentic Spanish dining experience with "excellent food" and a "relaxed and lively" atmosphere. Guests love the "friendly and efficient service" and "great wine choices." While some find it busy and noisy, the "lovely ambiance" and "generous portions" make it a favorite spot for many.

2,059 Reviews
  1. James

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Buzzy atmosphere, busy and full to the brim. Good was excellent and service attentive. Highly recommended

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  2. Matt

    Cambridge16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and prompt service in a good location for the Old Vic

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  3. julia

    London12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our 1st time here & we loved it. We went for lunch & ordered 4 Tapas - all of which were delicious. The Staff were very friendly & attentive & we would definitely return

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  4. Julie

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely place. Very cosy. The staff were great. But food disappointed today. Squid was over battered and greasy. Chicken liver overcooked. Paella was ok. . Ordered cod croquettes, got tuna, these were delicious .

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  5. Richard

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening. Always a fun night out. Really authentic

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  6. Jose

    Hungary2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    I went to Meson Don Felipe a few years ago and had very nice food. However this time the food wasn’t up to the standards I could remember. I found all the food far too greasy, the padrón peppers didn’t have the typical “sal gorda”, and the “puntillitas” were as hard as rocks, plus it came with deep fried peppers? guindillas? don’t know where did they come up with this idea. The glass of Albariño was nice.

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  7. Nia

    South Wales3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food & relaxed ambiance. Highly recommended.

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  8. Karen

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and service as always. Can get a bit noisy with large groups but doesn’t detract from ambience.

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  9. David VIP

    St. Louis114 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice variety, generous portions, good flavors. The daily specials are also good.

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  10. Lindsey

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    You expect Meson Don Felipe to be busy, but you don't expect terrible service: despite having a reservation, we had to wait for a table, then a long wait to place our order, the food arrived before our drinks, and the food was "thrown at us". What a disappointment!

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FAQs

Meson Don Felipe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7928 3237.

Meson Don Felipe is rated 4.4 stars by 2059 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Meson Don Felipe

53 The Cut, London, SE1 8LF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Corner of Short Street and The Cut, opposite the Young Vic
  • Neighborhood
    Waterloo
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Traditional Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    We are halfway along The Cut, the busy thoroughfare that links Waterloo Road to Blackfriars Road, just five minutes walk from Waterloo main line and Northern line underground stations (Take Old Vic exit from Waterloo Station). We are also near Southwark station, Jubilee line. The Young Vic theatre is opposite us and The Old Vic just along the road.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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