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Cigala

54 Lambs Conduit Street, Russell Square, London, WC1N 3LW

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Truly lovely bright and breezy Spanish restaurant. Very friendly staff and atmosphere. Robust flavours served with a lightness of touch sum up this modern eatery which would be equally suitable for a mid-week business lunch as for a romantic dinner or Sunday lunch en famille.

room informationseatingstanding
Main Restaurant1 - 10N/A
Bar area (downstairs)0 - 030 - 50
Exclusive hire of all restaurant50 - 70N/A

The red tapas bar area has low seating and tables can be made quite separate from the main dining room, so it's perfect for more exclusive gatherings.This area can accomodate 50 people standing and the main restaurant can seat between 50 to 70 people. Ideal for parties, business meetings and social get togethers. Gatherings can tap into the in house Spanish music or bring their own soundtrack. A moreish selection of tapas with good vegetarian selections all for under £20.

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Sample drink prices

  • Bottle of beer: £3.00
  • Bottle house wine: £13.50
  • Cocktail: £6.00
  • Spirit & Mixer: £3.50
  • Bottle water: £2.50
Cuisine: Spanish
Times: Mon- Fri: 12pm-3pm, 6pm -10.45pm . Sun: 12pm-9.30pm
Dress code: Casual
Station: Russell Square
Payment: All major credit cards accepted
Capacity: 60
Av. price: £35 - £44
  • allergy friendly dishes
  • vegetarian friendly
  • wheat/gluten free
  • low carb dishes
  • al fresco
  • business/discreet
  • celeb spotting
  • cocktails
  • kid friendly
  • private dining room
  • wheelchair access
  • comprehensive wine list
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Aug 7th 2008
SO - grazerOverall rating: 8 

Food 8  |  Service 8  |  Ambience 7  |  Value 8  |  Toilets 7  |  Recommended 8

Cigala is always a pleasant experience. Good service, good food and a friendly atmosphere. I use it for work lunches and it always goes down well.

Jul 31st 2008
EES - foodieOverall rating: 7 

Food 7  |  Service 8  |  Ambience 8  |  Value 7  |  Toilets -  |  Recommended 7

Went to Cigala for a light tapas lunch and as it was fine, we were able to sit outside. food was nice and light, just right for lunch. They are located on the pedestrianised part of Lambs Conduit street so it's nice and quiet.

Jul 28th 2008
Donald Hay - foodieOverall rating: 8 

Food 8  |  Service 8  |  Ambience 8  |  Value 8  |  Toilets 8  |  Recommended 8

Cigala served up some of the best Spanish food I've had in UK. Friendly service and very decent wine list. Surprisingly buzzy atmosphere for a wet Tuesday night. Highly recommended for groups.

Jul 28th 2008
Nicola Austin - foodieOverall rating: 7 

Food 6  |  Service 8  |  Ambience 7  |  Value 7  |  Toilets 6  |  Recommended 6

good food and great service, kidly changed a bottle of wine that we didn't like - good fun food nicely executed. Although why the cheese had oil poured over it is still a mystery to me!

Jul 24th 2008
anon - foodieOverall rating: 6 

Food 7  |  Service 5  |  Ambience 9  |  Value 4  |  Toilets -  |  Recommended 6

Simple food, pleasant open space, Cigala is one of the better options in the delightful Lambs Conduit Street 'village'.

Jul 18th 2008
TM - gourmetOverall rating: 8 

Food 8  |  Service 8  |  Ambience 7  |  Value 7  |  Toilets -  |  Recommended 8

We went to Cigala on a group outing for work and were not disappointed - lovely food with a great variety of choice, attentive staff and in a nice atmosphere. Recommend for groups or small business lunches but can imagine it would also be lovely for intimate dining in the evening.

Jul 17th 2008
WH - foodieOverall rating: 7 

Food 7  |  Service 7  |  Ambience 8  |  Value 7  |  Toilets -  |  Recommended 7

always good, food, wine etc...

Jul 17th 2008
anon - foodieOverall rating: 9 

Food 8  |  Service 9  |  Ambience 10  |  Value 9  |  Toilets -  |  Recommended 9

The Cigala has a relaxed easy going atmosphere - we sat outside the restaurant situated in a pedistrian walkway. The hot food was all excellent. What let the restaurant down was the oil they provided to dip the bread in. Would go back.

Jul 4th 2008
Kate Burvill - foodieOverall rating: 10 

Food 10  |  Service 10  |  Ambience 10  |  Value 10  |  Toilets 9  |  Recommended 10

I love this restaurant - one of my favs in London - particularly when you can sit outside on a sunny day. Lovely.

Jun 30th 2008
AN - foodieOverall rating: 8 

Food 9  |  Service 8  |  Ambience 7  |  Value 8  |  Toilets -  |  Recommended 8

Going back to Cigala after a couple of years and the place is still delivering. Fantastic summer's evening out with authentic Spanish food - the table next to us had 3 generations of native Spanish family. Short but excellent Spanish wine selection. selection.

diner ratings

Overall: 7.6
Food: 7.9
Service: 7.7
Ambience: 7.8
Value: 7.3
Toilets: 7.2
Recommend: 7.7

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