Morito is an energetic but corridor-like spot on Exmouth Market specialising in north African and Spanish inspired small plates.

Barrafina is London tapas royalty. And although we wouldn’t class their King’s Cross spot as legendary, there’s still good food to be had.

Parrillan is an outdoor King’s Cross grill-it-yourself restaurant that turns DIY into a big old FU.

Bar Pepito is an intimate (read, small) tapas spot and sherry bar in King’s Cross.

Copita is a tapas spot in Soho serving well made and reasonably priced plates, perfect both for solo dining, or to share with friends.