La Perla, Bath

Name: La Perla, Bath
Address: 12a N Parade, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom, BA2 4AL
Telephone: 01225 463626
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (785)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

12a N Parade, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA2 4AL

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2 people

Jun 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

Located in the vaults of a historic building in the city of Bath, La Perla was established in 2011. We envisioned a place where our guests could make a visit to Spain without leaving Bath, bringing back memories as well as creating new ones, through a journey where the flavours hold the key.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Phone number
01225 463626
Website
https://la-perla.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Momo

Location
12a N Parade, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA2 4AL
Neighborhood
Bath
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Experiences

Carabinero Prawns Paella
£45.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience the authentic flavours of Spain at La Perla with our renowned Carabinero Prawns Paella One of the most sought-after prawns in professional kitchens worldwide, beautiful Carabineros are a large deep-sea prawn species that hail from the Eastern Atlantic into the Mediterranean Sea. Known by a plethora of names, to the Spanish and Portuguese as Carabineros, to the English as Scarlet Shrimp or Cardinal Prawns, and the French as the Crevette Imperiale, they are renowned for their jumbo size and striking bright red colour.
Dry Aged Steak Paella
£41.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience the authentic flavours of Spain at La Perla with our renowned Rib Eye Steak Paella Rubia Gallega is a breed of cattle indigenous to Galicia. This beef is produced exclusively from this breed. The beef graze on the meadows of Galicia for up to 8-12 years where they grow big and fat and put on layers of marbled fat. This gives the beef an extraordinary flavour, an intense beefy-ness and succulence brought about by the high marbling of the meat. The consensus used to be that old means tough, but this beef is dry aged which not only further intensifies the flavour but also tenderises the meat.
Trio Tapas Special
£14.95 per person
Multiple dates available
Discover the essence of Spain with our "Trio Tapas Special"! Available from Monday to Thursday between 12pm and 2:30pm & 5pm-9pm, this delightful offer allows you to enjoy three authentic Spanish tapas for just £14.95. Featured tapas include the savory Patatas Bravas, crispy Chipirones Fritos, and the robust Tortilla con Chorizo. Patatas Bravas: Savor the classic taste of crispy fried potatoes topped with a spicy, aromatic tomato sauce—a staple of Spanish cuisine. Chipirones Fritos:Delight in these lightly fried baby squids, a perfect dish for seafood lovers seeking a taste of the ocean. Tortilla con Chorizo:Enjoy the rich flavors of this traditional Spanish omelette, filled with spicy chorizo that adds a smoky depth to the fluffy eggs.

Prawn Croquettes£14.50
Homemade croquettes with prawns (Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish)
Iberian Ham Croquetas£14.00
Homemade croquettes with Iberian Jam (Gluten, Dairy)
Cecina Croquetas£14.00
Homemade croquettes with Cured beef (Gluten, Dairy)
Chicken Croquetas£14.00
Homemade chicken croquettes with bechamel base (Gluten, Dairy)
Squid Ink Croquetas£14.50
Homemade croquettes made from squid ink (Gluten, Dairy, Mollusc)
Wild Mushroom Croquetas£14.00
Homemade croquettes with a mix of wild mushrooms (Gluten, Dairy)

MEAT

Jamon Ibérico£14.95
Thinly sliced, cured Iberian ham served in a plate
Ox Tail£15.50
Slow-cooked oxtail served with paprika mashed potatoes and red wine jus. (Dairy)
Iberian Pork Loin£16.50
Grilled Iberian pork loin with chestnut purée and blue cheese sauce. (Dairy)
Pork Cheeks£15.00
Braised pork cheeks with golden apple purée and red wine jus. (Dairy)
Grilled Chorizo & Pork Sausages£14.00
Served with chorizo alioli.
Roasted Chicken Thighs£15.50
Served with baked potatoes and tomato sauce.

SEAFOOD

Gambas al Ajillo£12.00
Prawns cooked with garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, and white wine. (Shellfish)
Truffle Prawns£12.50
Prawns in a bisque sauce with truffle and Manchego cheese. (Shellfish)
Grilled Gambón£12.00
Grilled prawns served with alioli. (Shellfish)
Galician Octopus£14.00
Served with paprika mashed potatoes, pil-pil sauce, and balsamic vinegar caviar. (Mollusc)
Crispy Fried Squid£9.00
Deep-fried squid with lemon and alioli. (Mollusc)
Grilled Squid£9.00
Served with pil-pil sauce and alioli. (Mollusc)

VEGETABLES

Sautéed Mushrooms£6.50
Padrón Peppers£7.50
Crispy Aubergines£6.00
(Gluten Free)
Heritage Tomato Salad£9.95
Patatas Bravas£8.50
(Egg)

What 785 people are saying

La Perla, Bath reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Bath/Somerset
Good for groups
Bath/Somerset
Romantic
Bath/Somerset
Good for special occasions
Bath
Good for groups
Bath
Romantic
Bath
Good for special occasions

Review summary

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La Perla in Bath offers a charming underground setting with "amazing" Spanish cuisine. Guests rave about the "excellent" service and "incredible" tapas, especially the paella and croquettes. While some mention service inconsistencies and accessibility concerns, the overall experience is highlighted by "fantastic" ambiance and "authentic" flavors, making it highly recommended.

785 Reviews

M
Matt
Devon4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Spanish tapas and exceptional service. Such a lovely venue downstairs in the vaults. Highly recommended. We'll certainly be visiting again.
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Philip
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional dining experience. Service and food superb.
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Heather
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely food and venue for a pre theatre light meal
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Danny
Seattle2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful Spanish meal at La Perla! We received excellent service and ate great paella. The restaurant itself is very cool too. It kind of feels like you're in a cellar, but in a good way. Prices are unbeatable too, especially for being in such a touristy area. You couldn't ask for better!
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Gabriella
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I went here for our anniversary, and we couldn’t have chosen a better place. The food and ambiance were amazing. The staff were incredibly attentive and genuinely made our experience. I couldn’t recommend this restaurant enough.
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Jane
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious tapas and friendly efficient service, we ate inside but there is also a small amount of outdoor seating.
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Jean-Baptiste
Bath1 review
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We sat in the rustic downstairs courtyard as it was still warm spring. We were astonished by the quality of the food and highly recommend at least 6 dishes. Top quality food
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Victoria
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great evening had. Staff are brilliant and the food was very tasty
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Danny
Leicestershire6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service perhaps a little bit hap dash at times. Got asked if we wanted the dessert menu after we’d had it, which seems a bit poor form in my opinion. Asked if we wanted water which was served, then a rather large break. Someone then came over and asked if we were ready to order, to which we said yes for food and drink. Very clearly stated that she was only taking the order for drinks, no inclination to get someone else to take the order, so waited a bit longer for that. But with that being said the food was stunning. Nicest olives I’ve had in this country by far and just generally delish. Shame service didn’t match the food but with that being said I’d definitely come again if in Bath
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charlie
Bath7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and excellent service despite a very busy evening
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2 people

Jun 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

12a N Parade, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA2 4AL

Additional information

Neighborhood
Bath
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Momo
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
https://la-perla.co.uk/
Phone number
01225 463626

La Perla, Bath

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Carabinero Prawns Paella

Dry Aged Steak Paella

Trio Tapas Special

BREADS

Bread Basket£4.50

Bread Selection£7.50

Homemade Gluten-Free Bread£8.00

TORTILLAS

Classic Tortilla£9.00

Chorizo Tortilla£9.50

Caramelized Onion Tortilla£9.00

CROQUETAS

Prawn Croquettes£14.50

Iberian Ham Croquetas£14.00

Cecina Croquetas£14.00

Chicken Croquetas£14.00

Squid Ink Croquetas£14.50

Wild Mushroom Croquetas£14.00

MEAT

Jamon Ibérico£14.95

Ox Tail£15.50

Iberian Pork Loin£16.50

Pork Cheeks£15.00

Grilled Chorizo & Pork Sausages£14.00

Roasted Chicken Thighs£15.50

SEAFOOD

Gambas al Ajillo£12.00

Truffle Prawns£12.50

Grilled Gambón£12.00

Galician Octopus£14.00

Crispy Fried Squid£9.00

Grilled Squid£9.00

VEGETABLES

Sautéed Mushrooms£6.50

Padrón Peppers£7.50

Crispy Aubergines£6.00

Heritage Tomato Salad£9.95

Patatas Bravas£8.50

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