What to order at Barrafina Adelaide Street

Must order
Tortilla de patatas and a daily specials seafood plate from the blackboard.
Signature dishes
Tortilla de patatas, Pluma Iberica
Editor tip
No bookings. Aim for 11:45 to be first in at the lunch open; sit at the counter to watch the plancha.

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CuisineSpanish Tapas
Price£££
NeighborhoodCovent Garden
HoursMon-Sat 12:00-15:00 and 17:00-23:00, Sun 13:00-15:30 and 17:30-22:00
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Location

Address: 10 Adelaide Street, London WC2N 4HZ

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