London: Where to Eat: Global Cuisine: Barrafina

Barrafina

A no-reservation policy and just twenty-three stools at the L-shaped bar mean long lines at this tapas place of the moment. Barrafina, the brainchild of restaurateurs Sam and Eddie Hart, is perfect for a glass of sherry or cava before or after a show; at the marble-topped bar you can watch the chefs prepare their superlative tapas: golden ham croquettes, prawns, tender lamb cutlets and fresh squid.