Mesón Don Felipe is a family run Spanish tapas bar on The Cut, opened in 1987 after founders Philip and Ana Diment were inspired by the lively bar culture of Madrid. The restaurant recreates the tradition of tapeo by bringing many regional dishes together beneath one roof in Waterloo.
Farm dishes include jamón Ibérico, manchego, croquetas, meatballs, chorizo, garlic chicken and slow cooked pork cheeks. Chicken paella, Serrano ham and stuffed aubergine add further choices, allowing a table to build a meal from several different textures and cooking styles.
Seafood ranges from octopus with paprika and garlic prawns to squid, anchovies, sardines and seafood paella. Tortilla Española, patatas bravas, Padrón peppers, mushrooms, spinach, escalivada and vegetable paella create a substantial vegetarian and vegan selection.
The wine list travels through Rioja, Rueda, Ribera del Duero, Bierzo and other Spanish regions, supported by sherry, cava, beer and brandy. Long serving members of the team and the compact, energetic dining room help preserve the friendly atmosphere that has defined the restaurant for decades.
Address: 53 The Cut, Waterloo, London SE1 8LF, United Kingdom
Meson Don Felipe Menu
SPECIALS
Mar y Montaña
Tender squid, spiced chorizo and chickpeas — the best of Spain’s land and sea
Gambas a la Plancha
APERITIVOS
Aceitunas
A medley of Spanish olives
Pan con aceite
Sourdough bread with olive oil
Pan con tomate
Toasted sourdough with fresh tomato & oil
Alioli
Olive oil garlic mayonnaise
Queso Manchego
Sheep’s milk manchego cheese with Quince jelly & grapes.
Tabla de Quesos
Three superb Spanish cheeses
FROM THE FARM
Jamón Ibérico de Cebo
This delicious cured shoulder ham is derived from pigs that have been fed on wild acorns on freerange farms. The texture & flavour are quite unique & must rank as one of life’s great pleasures! Served with toasted sourdough (G) & fresh tomato.
Croquetas de Jamón Ibérico
Delicious croquettes made with the finest cured ham
Albóndigas
Pork meatballs in a slightly spicy tomato sauce
Chorizo Castellano
Hot, spicy Spanish paprika sausage
Pollo al ajillo
Chicken cooked in olive oil with garlic
Carilleras de Cerdo
Pork Cheeks with an apple puree in a rich red wine sauce
Higaditos al Jerez
Chicken livers in amontillado sherry sauce
Paella de Pollo
Chicken & Mediterranean vegetables cooked with rice
Habas con jamón
Broad beans with cured ham & mint
Jamón Serrano
Cured Spanish mountain ham with toasted sourdough (G), fresh tomato & picos de pan (G)
Jamón y Queso
Cured Serrano ham with manchego cheese, quince jelly & grapes
Berenjena rellena
Aubergine stuffed with minced pork & mushrooms topped with cheese
FROM THE SEA
Pulpo a feira
Octopus with olive oil, sea salt & paprika
Gambas al ajillo
Prawns cooked in olive oil with garlic
Calamares a la romana
Deep fried rings of squid
Boquerones en vinagre
Marinated fresh fillets of anchovies
Calamares en su tinta
Baby squid in ink & white wine sauce
Puntillas y Guindillas
Fried baby squids & mild chili peppers
Paella de Mariscos
Our famous rice dish, with seafood & Mediterranean vegetables
Sardinas Fritas
Fresh fried sardines
FROM THE GARDEN
Champiñones y setas
Mixed mushrooms in olive oil with garlic
Espinacas con piñones
Spinach with pine nuts & raisins
Escalivada
Baked peppers, aubergine, tomato & onions, served hot or cold
Judías Verdes con almendras
Fine green beans with toasted almonds
Tortilla Española
Classic Spanish omelette, potato & onion
Patatas Bravas
Fried potatoes with spicy tomato sauce
Pimientos de Padrón
Baby green peppers in olive oil & sea salt
Berenjenas Fritas
Deep fried aubergine slices, drizzled with honey
Patatas Fritas
Chips!
Paella Vegetariana
Our famous rice, packed with Mediterranean vegetables
SALADS
Our dressing contains egg & mustard, please say if you have an allergy to either & we can serve without the dressing (E) (MU).
Ensalada mixta
Mixed seasonal salad
Ensalada de calabacín y rúcula
Salad of rocket with sliced courgette & shaved manchego cheese (M), chopped basil & mint, dressed with olive oil
Ensalada especial
Mixed salad leaves with artichokes, tomato, cucumber & egg, topped with tuna
POSTRES
Churros con Chocolate
The classic Spanish treat served with thick dipping chocolate
Crema Catalana
Rich custard flavoured with citrus fruits and cinnamon topped with burnt sugar
Tarta de queso con frutas del bosque
Baked creamy cheesecake with black and red soft fruits
Pudín de chocolate con helado de vainilla
Warm chocolate sponge with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Tarta de manzana
Individual apple tart served with or without vanilla ice cream
Tarta de Santiago con helado de Vainilla
A classic tart from Galicia made with ground almonds, served with vanilla ice cream
Helado de vainilla con Pedro Ximenez
Vanilla ice cream drenched with luscious, sweet, dark sherry
Helados – Vainilla y Chocolate
Vanilla or chocolate ice creams or a mix of both
Sorbete de frambuesa
Raspberry sorbet
Tabla de Quesos
Three superb Spanish cheeses – a classic sheep’s milk Manchego, a soft creamy blue cheese from the Picos de Europa and an artisan goat’s milk cheese from Campos de Guadamur, Toledo. Served with Membrillo, grapes and bread or biscuits (G)
CAFÉ Y TÉ
Espresso
Espresso Doble
Cortado
Espresso & a dash of milk
Don Felipe’s famous carajillos!
Espresso coffee served with a shot of brandy, anis or Baileys cream (M)
Café con leche
Cappuccino
Café mocha
Americano
Café Bombón
Large espresso with condensed milk
Blanco y negro
Vanilla ice cream topped with espresso coffee
Té
Earl Grey, Breakfast, Green Tea, Peppermint, Camomile
VINO DULCE
Moscatel La Marina (15%)
Oloroso Dulce ‘Solera 1847’ (18%)
Pedro Ximenez. ‘Nectar’ (15%)
COÑAC Y LICORES
Gin, Whisky, Vodka, Rum
Anis Castellana
Licor 43
Vanilla and citrus flavours
Patxarán
Anis with sloes
Baileys Irish Cream
Sol y Sombra
Half brandy and half anis
Ponche Caballero
Brandy base with orange and herbs
Cockburn's Port
Orujo
Spanish grappa
Orujo de hierbas
Spanish grappa with herbs
Tequila
25ml shot
Spanish Brandies
Soberano
Torres 10
Magno
Carlos 1
Gran Duque d’Alba
Lepanto
LA RIOJA
Red Wine
López de Haro Tempranillo (13.5%)
Beronia Reserva Edición de Autor (14%)
Cerro Añon Crianza (14%)
Beronia Crianza (13.5%)
Ondarre Reserva (13.5%)
Altún Crianza (14%)
Viña Ardanza
Muga Reserva (14%)
Beronia Gran Reserva (14%)
Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva (13.5%)
EL BIERZO
Red Wine
Pago Valdoneje Mencia (14.5%)
PRIORAT
Red Wine
Bellmunt Priorat (14.5%)
RIBERA DEL DUERO
Red Wine
Peña Roble (14%)
Protos Crianza (14.5%)
Arzuaga Crianza (14%)
CAMPO DE BORJA
Red Wine
Borsao Seleccion Garnacha (15%)
TORO
Red Wine
Gran Colegiata Lagrima (14%)
SOMONTANO
Red Wine
Viñas del Vero Tinto (13.5%)
SANGRIA
Sangria
The traditional blend of red wine, fruit juice and fruit with Spanish brandy
RIAS BAIXAS
White Wine
La Huida Albariño (13%)
Pazo de Lusco (13%)
Valtea Albariño 2022 (13%)
Pazo Piñeiro (14%)
RIBIERO
White Wine
Pazo de Ulloa (11%)
RUEDA
White Wine
Beronia Verdejo (13%)
Protos Verdejo (13%)
LA RIOJA
White Wine
López de Haro Blanco (12.5%)
Beronia Viura Blanco (12.5%)
Muga Blanco (13%)
CASTILLA LEON
White Wine
Arzuaga Fan D.Oro (13.9%)
SOMONTANO
White Wine