All In London Logo

Don Fernando's

Spanish Restaurant in Richmond
Don Fernando's image
Ad

9 / 10 from 3 reviews
Address
27F The Quadrant
Richmond
Richmond Upon Thames
TW9 1DN
Map
History
Telephone
020 8948 2786
Cuisine
Spanish
Region
Richmond
Nearest Station
Richmond
0.15 miles
Opening Times
Monday Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00
Tuesday Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00
Wednesday Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00
Thursday Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00
Friday Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00
Saturday Open 12:00 - Closes 23:00
Sunday Open 12:00 - Closes 22:00
Edit Restaurant Information

Don Fernando's is a lively and conveniently located restaurant with a range of Spanish beers and wines as well as its ever-popular Sangria. The dishes available are a choice of tapas style options and main courses.

All In London Review

Tried and trusted

When you leave the station at Richmond you often smell fish - and it is Don Fernandos that is responsible. Peering through the front window it looks small and intimate. But as you move past the bustling bar area and front tables you go up a few steps and through to yet more tables at the back and then emerge into an even bigger seating area to the right. So it’s deceptive.

Now. I have had better tapas. And I have eaten in more modern and prettier restaurants. But this place has been here for ages. And will probably still be here for many more years. Tried and trusted.

The plastic coated tablecloths don’t say “exclusive” and “posh”. Yet the other décor says “authentic” and “relaxed”. And I doubt you’ll get food critics jumping up and down with excitement. But the menu is extensive and reasonably priced. The food is pretty much what you expect. But the general décor, the real buzziness of the place and the always friendly (albeit incredibly busy) staff make it a place that is reliably welcoming.

Not a place for a romantic dinner a deux – unless you want to keep things nice and light. But fabulous for a girls (or blokes) evening out on your way to the many bars and other places that Richmond has to offer. It’s a regular haunt. I have even been here for a post shopping lunch and an informal business lunch. The place is never empty.

Most people eat tapas here. Some of the favourites I have eaten there that don’t disappoint include: chorizo in white wine (£4.95), skewers of seafood and king prawn (£6.25), prawns with chilli and garlic (£6.45), griddled sardines (£4.25), patatas bravas (£4.25), tortilla (£3.95), fried cheese (queso frito - £3.95) and pimientos del Padron (£3.95).

But if you want a main meal the paellas are respectable (£8 to £14 per person) and have steaks and other meat dishes on the menu. Wines are from £14 a bottle and there are quite a few choices (including quite a few half bottles) – but I usually go for a rioja.

And if you happen to go on a day when there is rugby (and they do a suitably meaty special rugby menu) on at nearby Twickenham, it is jammed pack with supporters who are all generally jolly and well behaved and lots and lots of fun.

Reviewed by KimT
Published on Oct 1, 2008

User Reviews

Anonymous

Jan 16, 2010

I'll definetly and for sure recomend this restaurant.
Happy with all the meals and the service was exellent.
Respond to review
Anonymous

Mar 18, 2009

Visited this little gem in march 09. I have to say it was excellant!! The staff were extremly friendly providing us with a very efficient service, and the tapas were delicious. I will definately be paying this place a visit in the very nrea future.
Respond to review
Have your say

Add a review or useful tip for this restaurant

Add a review
Add a useful tip