The Little Taperia is a Spanish tapas restaurant and bar at 143 Tooting High Street. The intimate neighbourhood setting is made for sharing, with the menu travelling from simple aperitivos to meat, seafood, vegetables, cheese and dessert. A lively drinks selection helps turn a few small plates into a relaxed lunch or a longer evening meal.
Aperitivos include Manzanilla olives, toasted Marcona almonds, Padrón peppers, boquerones and gildas, while pan con tomate can be topped with Ibérico ham. Croquetas de jamón, morcilla Scotch eggs and chorizo in red wine introduce the meat section, followed by chicken skewers with chimichurri, lamb cutlets, ox cheeks and creamy rice with Iberian pork.
Seafood ranges from salt cod fritters and garlic prawns to grilled octopus with potatoes and aji amarillo. Arroz negro combines prawns and mussels, while hake with piquillo orzo and scallops with sweet potato purée provide more composed plates. Patatas bravas, tortilla, baked aubergine and spinach with pine nuts and raisins build a substantial vegetarian spread.
Ibérico ham, Spanish cheeses and a mixed board make useful additions when several diners are sharing. Crema Catalana and churros with chocolate provide classic sweet finishes, with affogato or fried goat cheese offering alternatives. Spanish wine and cava sit beside beer and a creative cocktail list, giving the bar as much variety as the kitchen.
Address: 143 Tooting High Street, Tooting, London SW17 0SY, United Kingdom