La Rueda

3.9

60 Reviews

£25 and under

Spanish

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

La Rueda is gearing up to celebrate a special milestone – 40 years of bringing authentic Spanish flavours to London. As one of the city’s oldest Spanish tapas restaurants, we’re thrilled to unveil our 2024 Autumn menu crafted by our chef duo from Madrid.

Savour dishes like Grilled Squid with Chimichurri, our renowned Seafood Paella, Gambas Pil Pil, tender Grilled Ribeye, and the famous Iberico Pork Pluma (free-range and acorn-fed). We also offer a variety of tapas, including vegan and gluten-free options, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

Our special Christmas Festive menu will be available from 1st November to 23rd December. Join us every Friday and Saturday for a lively party atmosphere from 11 PM to 3:30 AM, featuring live DJs and surprise entertainment.

Don’t miss Lunes Loco (Crazy Monday) with up to 50% off our food menu. Come and discover why La Rueda has been a Clapham favourite for four decades!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Fri 5:00 pm–3:30 am Sat 12:00 pm–3:30 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
020 7627 2173
Website
https://www.laruedaclapham.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Clapham Town 66 Clapham High Street, London, SW4 7UL
Neighborhood
Clapham
Cross street
Clapham High Street
Parking details
None
Public transit
Clapham Common and Clapham North train stations are very close, than you can walk for 5-10 minutes or use bus and stop at St.Luke Avenue - H (1 min walking from our restaurant) or Clapham North & High Street Stns - L (1 min walking from our restaurant).
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

LoCo MoNdAy: up to **50% OFF** Every Monday
Oct 14, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
**Don’t miss out on LoCo Monday** Starting from Monday, 14th October, and running into 2025, enjoy up to 50% OFF our main food menu every Monday. It’s the perfect way to kick off your week with fantastic food at an even better price.
Group Set Menu: Paella Party at La Rueda
£35.00 per person
Oct 21, 2024 - Dec 23, 2024
Join us for the ultimate Spanish feast. Start with Bread & Ali-Oli and a jug of Sangria for the table, followed by your choice of 4 tapas. Then, enjoy a Paella for 4—choose from Coral Chicken, Mediterranean (V/VE), Seafood, or Black Squid Ink. Finish with churros served with rich dark chocolate sauce. Ideal for sharing with groups of 4 or more at £35 per person. Kids eat free. Add cava on arrival for £6 or bottomless sangria for 90 minutes for just £22 more per person. Plus, get 25% off set menus on Mondays. Book now for an unforgettable group dining experience.
Group Set Menu: Feast & Fiesta at La Rueda
£35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Begin your feast with Bread & Ali-Oli and a jug of Sangria to share, followed by your choice of 4 tapas. For mains, enjoy a selection that includes a side of potatoes: Grilled Ribeye (250g, GF), Grilled Pluma Ibérica (200g, GF), A La Romana Cod, or Roasted Sea Bass (GF). Finish your meal with churros drizzled in rich dark chocolate sauce—perfect for groups of 4 or more at £35 per person, with kids eating free. Enhance your gathering by adding cava on arrival for £6 or opt for bottomless sangria for 90 minutes for just £22 more per person. Plus, enjoy 25% off set menus on Mondays. Book now for an unforgettable group dining experience.

What 60 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4Service
3.9Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Rueda enchants with its "excellent informal tapas" and "best paella in London." Guests appreciate the vibrant atmosphere, "friendly and accommodating" staff, and great value lunch deals. The recent management change and menu refresh have revitalized the dining experience, promising a delightful taste of Spain in London.

60 Reviews

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Alina
Frankfurt
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere, lovely staff and amazing food xx
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Amy
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and great service. Really good value, I was surprised by how good it was for the price.
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Negine
Toronto
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So nice to be back at La Rueda, the refurbishment / Revamp looks incredible (classy & cozy feel). Food has always been great and on this reopening occasion didn't disappoint. Service attentive and in good humour. Restaurant was full and ambience was spot on. We took advantage of the reopening discount must say this made the meal much more sweeter.
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Monica
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Sangria was lovely. The Tapas were ok but there wasn’t anything amazing about them.
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Charlie
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an amazing venue. I got my white corner like requested as I was having a business dinner. Great affordable prices, running promotion in food. The atmosphere was vibrant and themed to make me feel like I was in Spain and the food was absolutely delicious!!
La RuedaResponded on October 17, 2024
Hi Charlie, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're glad you enjoyed your business dinner in the white corner and felt the vibrant atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, La Rueda Team
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Zoe Williams
London
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've always loved this tapas place - has an informal, friendly, holiday vibe, simple and delicious food. It's still got the vibe but the menu has got much shorter, and it's all a little bit more basic. Everything's in batter, the simpler, ingredient-led dishes like garlic prawns and manchego have gone, there's almost no vegetables (a very mayonnaisey salad and deep fried mushrooms), it's just a bit more like Spain-via-Iceland. Feel mean saying this! I still love it and will definitely come back.
La RuedaResponded on October 17, 2024
Hi Zoe, Thank you for your feedback and for being a loyal guest. We’re glad you still enjoy the vibe, and we’ll definitely take your comments about the menu on board as we continue to improve. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, La Rueda Team
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Dawn
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Rueda is under new management and after a while of going downhill, it is totally back on track. As I have been going to this restaurant since it originally opened, I was saddened at my previous visit to see how bad it had become and that I probably would not go again. When I saw they had a new menu, I decided to try one last time. I am so glad I did, as the new manager has a totally different attitude and I am confident it is going to be very popular again very soon. The new menu, whilst it is still changing, was excellent.
La RuedaResponded on October 17, 2024
Hi Dawn, Thank you so much for giving us another try and for your kind words about the changes! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the new menu and noticed the positive shift. Your support means a lot to us, and we’re excited to keep improving and welcoming you back again soon. Kind regards, La Rueda Team
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Wen E
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We left because the service was uncoordinated and bad.
La RuedaResponded on October 14, 2024
Hi Wen, Thank you for your feedback. We feel really bad that the service fell short during your visit. Our team and menu are new, and we’re in a learning phase right now, but that doesn’t excuse your experience. We genuinely appreciate your comment and will use it to improve our coordination moving forward. If you'd like to discuss this further, please reach out at reservations@laruedaclapham.co.uk. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance. Best, La Rueda Team
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Alex
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Honestly, one of our favourite restaurants in London!
La RuedaResponded on October 14, 2024
Hi Alex, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to be one of your favourite spots in London. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, La Rueda Team
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Nish
London
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Went as part of the soft launch, once we got there they told us they didn’t have half of the menu. Opted for the tapas and were served meat instead of the vegetarian options.
La RuedaResponded on October 10, 2024
Hi Nish, Thank you for joining us for the soft launch and for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations, especially regarding menu availability and the mix-up with the vegetarian options. This is certainly not the standard we strive for. We'd love the opportunity to make things right, so please feel free to get in touch with us at reservations@laruedaclapham.co.uk, and we’ll ensure your next visit is much smoother. Thank you again for your feedback.
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