The Campaner

Barcelona soul and Chelsea heart define The Campaner, a Spanish restaurant that brings the ease and warmth of Mediterranean living to West London. It is the kind of place where the day can drift from tapas and vermut in the sun to a long, unhurried dinner, with conversation flowing as easily as the wine. A spot to return to, again and again.

The kitchen focuses on honest flavour and traditional craft. Paper-thin jamón de Jabugo and cecina with fried almonds open the meal with elegance, while pan con tomate and warm house-baked bread set a convivial rhythm. Vegetables are given real attention, from a seasonal salad with baby leaves and fig dressing to confit artichokes with romesco, alongside tenderstem broccoli with garlic and chilli and wild mushrooms enriched with cured egg yolk. Seafood is equally considered, with Caviar Imperial Oscietra and pulpo a feira with confit potatoes offering a balance of quiet luxury and rooted tradition.

Larger plates follow the same thoughtful approach. Dry-aged beef fillet arrives with pumpkin and chestnut purée, while roasted milk-fed lamb leg pairs beautifully with a bright chicory salad. For sharing, the fideuá with chargrilled octopus and samphire or the lobster caldoso rice evoke the spirit of coastal gatherings. Dessert brings its own comfort with Basque cheesecake and silky crema catalana.

A Spanish-led wine list and a selection of house cocktails, including the Floral Sour and the Mango Mirage, complete the experience. Book in, settle back and let The Campaner transport you to Barcelona by way of Chelsea, no passport needed.