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El Ganso

El Ganso

Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Restaurant££££
Hackney
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    Daren W.
    "Best dishes we tried: croquettas, tortilla, and presa with rice!"(3 Tips)
    Grainne R.
    "... Iberian ham, prawns, patatas bravas. Service was a little slow."(2 Tips)
    Irene A.
    "3 of the seafood tapas each dish"(6 Tips)
    David L.
    "Great tapas and wine."(7 Tips)
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  • Maríaheart icon on user image
    MaríaJune 15, 2017
    Everything was lovely, especially the pulpo and tuna tataki. I am very particular about the way I like tortilla and I found this one a bit bland. Overall I would recommend this place.
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    Nacho SilvestreAugust 18, 2014
    Order Carrillada and Atún, the best dishes by far. House white wine is pretty good as well. Good and quick service!
  • Irene A.heart icon on user image
    Irene AurovskyAugust 16, 2019
    Eggs Royale was one of the best meals I’ve ever had in the world (I travel)! Plus I had 3 of the seafood tapas each dish was perfectly cooked and I will carry the tastes in my memory forever.
  • Daren W.heart icon on user image
    Daren WilliamsJanuary 1, 2019
    High quality tapas in a casual but trendy setting, with friendly staff. Best dishes we tried: croquettas, tortilla, and presa with rice!
  • Kostas K.heart icon on user image
    Kostas KoukoravasNovember 23, 2014
    Cute little place. Been in a few tapas restaurants here and in Spain and the tapas here are pretty darn good. Well presented and very tasty. Service was friendly and attentive. Will come back
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    Eleonora TommasiApril 28, 2015
    I was here for the breakfast. Very good the dish with egg, salmon and avocado. Also very nice granola with red fruit and the fresh juice apple and giver!
  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LovettJanuary 15, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Great tapas and wine. We usually go for two dishes per person and then share. Padron peppers, patatas bravas and huevos rotos are all phenomenal
  • Ross G.heart icon on user image
    Ross GroomDecember 3, 2016
    Tapas are great and can get lots of food for a fair price. We asked the staff for recommendations and they didn't disappoint!
  • Natalia S.heart icon on user image
    Natalia SpainFebruary 18, 2017
    Loved it! All tapas were delicious. The atmosphere is great. Staff very friendly and attentive. We'll certainly come back!
  • Katie Z.
    Katie ZecharJanuary 15, 2022
    Quite busy on Saturdays so book in advance. The cava is nice. So is the tomato bread and mushroom dish
  • Grainne R.heart icon on user image
    Grainne ReganNovember 16, 2016
    Charming tapas restaurant with tasty dishes including croquettes with ham, Iberian ham, prawns, patatas bravas. Service was a little slow.
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    Emily-janeFebruary 20, 2017
    Pretty decent tapas! Their tomato bread and charcuterie is so good! Lovely staff. Cute and cosy little restaurant.
  • Cyndie D.heart icon on user image
    Cyndie Da RochaJanuary 28, 2018
    I think I found one of my favourite place on Broadway market! I'll come back for sure :)
  • Ceara P.heart icon on user image
    Ceara PixieJune 4, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Cracking coffee and really good brunch that can be enjoyed outside.
  • Charlie G.heart icon on user image
    Charlie GERARDFebruary 4, 2017
    Came a few times for breakfast, good coffee and scrambled eggs on toast with avocado is really good.
  • آيزكheart icon on user image
    آيزكAugust 19, 2019
    Nice brunch spot. Busy on Saturdays. Food is amazing.
  • Katerina B.heart icon on user image
    Katerina BristNovember 26, 2018
    Great tapas at good price. We loved almost all dishes and we tried a lot!
  • Irene A.heart icon on user image
    Irene AurovskyAugust 16, 2019
    Amazing food!! Wonderful drinks. A must!! ❤️
  • Adam R.heart icon on user image
    Adam RobbinsAugust 29, 2014
    Great service. Great breads. Average tapas. One dish arrived stone cold in the middle.
  • Vasco V.heart icon on user image
    Vasco ViciniJanuary 18, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Great atmosphere with great food. Definitely go for the croquetas.... in all possible forms!
  • Rob K.heart icon on user image
    Rob KingApril 10, 2016
    Really nice tapas, pork dish especially. Also have high chairs for young children ++!
  • Cagil K.heart icon on user image
    Cagil KasapogluAugust 6, 2016
    Great food! Great service! Good wine! Nice ambiance! Not to miss!
  • Anna W.heart icon on user image
    Anna WallaceNovember 9, 2015
    Great service and lovely brunch menu. Sit outside if it is sunny enough.
  • Katerina A.heart icon on user image
    Katerina AnnaFebruary 13, 2015
    Good brunch, friendly service, nice interior :-)
  • Sarah T.heart icon on user image
    Sarah TaylorFebruary 19, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Tasty, reasonable, stylish, cosy. Get your chops around the pork belly
  • David John S.heart icon on user image
    David John SimpsonAugust 4, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    There is a wide variety of reasonably priced food. Especially the cheeses. 🤤
  • Guillaume M.heart icon on user image
    Guillaume ManlhiotAugust 20, 2016
    Animated place. Loved the fried courgette and Jamon.
  • Morgane
    MorganeMarch 13, 2017
    Perfect guacamole! Come here for breakfast/brunch.
  • Thellius Z.heart icon on user image
    Thellius ZamprognoJune 5, 2019
    One of my favourite tapas restaurants in London!
  • Anna S.heart icon on user image
    Anna SzypkowskaApril 15, 2018
    Great spot for a healthy brunch!
  • Sebastian P.heart icon on user image
    Sebastian PreisJuly 13, 2018
    Great for breakfast
  • Sean D.heart icon on user image
    Sean DaveyJanuary 2, 2017
    Staff are lovely! Great atmosphere
  • David L.heart icon on user image
    David LovettJanuary 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great chorizo and egg dishes
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    hello_emilyFebruary 21, 2015
    Great for people watching over a wine 🍷
  • Nicolas C.heart icon on user image
    Nicolas ChanJune 21, 2015
    Duck eggs, flat white
  • Laura P.heart icon on user image
    Laura PacittMay 4, 2015
    Food was far too salty, would be great to be able to chose re salt. Overheard a waiter joking about getting the wine from Aldi or Lidl - I'm sure this was a joke but still raises some questions.
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    M FFebruary 20, 2016
    Squid risotto is delicious.
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    carthesianJanuary 12, 2021
    Great black rice
  • Nikolaus G.
    Nikolaus GreigMay 21, 2014
    Yummy Squid!
  • Nicolas C.heart icon on user image
    Nicolas ChanJune 21, 2015
    Order the duck eggs
  • Florent J.
    Florent JolySeptember 28, 2014
    Have a good glass of white on the terrace!
  • Kukkii K.heart icon on user image
    Kukkii KoppeeJune 21, 2015
    Food was OK. Service wasn't great but we spoke to the manager and he took the drinks off the bill.
  • Jay Z.heart icon on user image
    Jay ZennerSeptember 10, 2015
    Terrible service,, well below average food, but most worryingly shocking hygiene standards!!
  • Melici
    MeliciJuly 5, 2014
    Terrible service, weak menu and presentation
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    carthesianFebruary 16, 2020
    Para esos dias nostalgicos en que te apetecen unas olivas o un arroz. Buenísimo!!
  • ana b.heart icon on user image
    ana barousseJune 27, 2015
    Tomate relleno de queso de cabra! Uff!!
  • Chef en Casa
    Chef en CasaFebruary 9, 2016
    Pan con tomate y boquerones 👌🏼
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