Llerena Ibérico Tapas Bar is a family run Spanish restaurant at 167 Upper Street in Islington. Its cooking is rooted in Extremadura, where the family behind the restaurant has raised Iberian pigs for generations, bringing the produce and culinary traditions of the region to a relaxed London dining room.
Jamón ibérico is a defining speciality, joined by chorizo cooked in red wine, black pudding with quail egg and croquettes filled with Iberian ham. Torta del Casar cheese and other regional products introduce the rich, savoury character of Extremaduran food, with smaller plates designed for sharing across the table.
Seafood tapas such as garlic prawns, marinated anchovies and grilled octopus provide a fresh contrast to the cured and grilled meats. Paella, larger meat dishes and vegetable plates give diners more substantial options, while careful seasoning allows the quality of the principal ingredients to remain clear.
Spanish wine, sherry, beer and cocktails complement the tapas and encourage an unhurried meal built around several dishes. Regular cultural events and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere add to the sense of place, making Llerena suitable for a casual drink, dinner with friends or a celebratory shared feast.
Address: 167 Upper Street, Islington, London N1 1US, United Kingdom
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- Paellas Paella de Marisco £17.50
- Fish Tapas Gambas al ajillo £11.75
- Paellas Paella de ibéricos £17.50
- Iberico Tapas Secreto Ibérico £11.50
- Iberico Tapas Croquetas de jamón ibérico £8.50
Llerena Iberico Tapas Bar Menu
Jamones, Embutidos y Quesos
Ham, Cold Cuts, Cheese
Jamón Ibérico
Ibérico ham plate
Chorizo ibérico de bellota
Acorn fed iberico chorizo
Queso artesano joven
Young artisan cheese
Queso manchego gran reserva
Mature manchego cheese
Selection of our best cold cuts & cheeses
Para Picar
Aceitunas manzanilla
Manzanilla olives
Pan artesano
Artisan bread
Pan artesano – Add Olive oil
Add Olive oil
Pan artesano – Add ali oli
Add ali oli
Pan con tomate
Bread with natural fresh tomato
Spicy banderitas
Olives, peppers, onions & pickles
Almendras
Almonds
Tapas
Patatas bravas y alioli
Fried potatoes with brava & garlic sauce
Pimientos del Padrón
Padrón peppers
Tortilla de patatas
Spanish omelette
Ensalada de remolacha
Beetroot, apple, carrot, nuts & mint. Dressed with honey, olive oil & balsamic vinegar
Croquetas de espinaca y queso azul
Spinach & blue cheese croquettes
Espárragos a la plancha
Grill asparagus with goat’s cheese, red fruit vinaigrette & sunflowers seeds
Iberico Tapas
Chorizo al vino
Spicy chorizo cooked in red wine with red onions, bay leaves & tomato
Morcilla con huevo de codorniz
Black pudding on toasted bread, topped with quail egg & apple
Croquetas de jamón ibérico Loved
Ibérico ham croquettes
Secreto Ibérico Loved
Ibérico “Secreto”, a special tasting pork cut. Served with fried cherry tomatoes. Seasoned with salt
Pluma Ibérica a la sal
Grilled cut of meat taken from the front part of the loin. Extremely lean and delicious
Pollo al ajillo
A classic Spanish dish featuring tender chicken pieces pan-fried to golden perfection in a flavorful garlic & olive oil sauce. Aromatic herbs & white wine infused
Solomillo de ternera en salsa española
Grilled beef tenderloins medallions with Spanish Sauce. Served with broccoli
Fish Tapas
Boquerones marinados en cogollo de Tudela
Marinated white anchovies served on baby gem lettuce, topped with fried garlic & Caesar dressing
Gambas al ajillo Loved
Prawns in garlic & chili sauce
Pulpo con crema de calabaza
Grilled Octopus with Pumpkin Cream
Calamar a la plancha
Squid cooked at low temperature, then grilled. Served with black alioli sauce
Paellas
Paella de Marisco Loved
Seafood rice with prawns, squid, mussels & clams
Paella de ibéricos Loved
A luxurious twist on the traditional Spanish paella. Saffron-infused rice is cooked to perfection, absorbing the rich flavors of smoky ham, tender Iberian pork, & chorizo
Postres
Churros con chocolate
Typical cylindrical pastry dough from Spain. Served with creamy chocolate
Crema catalana
Spanish crème brûlée
Cocktails
Margarita/Spicy Margarita
Tequila, Cointreau & lime juice
Espresso Martini
Vodka, Kahlua, espresso & vanilla syrup
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, brown sugar & bitters
Rebujito
Manzanilla with soda or lemonade
REFRESCOS
Refrescos
Coke, Diet coke, Soda, Lemonade, Fever Tree tonic
Zumos Pago
Apple, peach, orange
Agua mineral o con gas
Mineral sparkling water 330ml, Mineral still/sparkling water 750ml
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