Id leave less than 1 star if I could. I came here because of the good reviews and I IMPLORE you not to make the same mistake as me. I ate here a few months ago and I still get so cross thinking about my experience here: there was flies buzzing around us and landing on the food (in the back of the restaurant), the Spanish omelette was dry af and I’d rather have eaten the sainsburys meal deal version, food came out less than 10 mins after we ordered it so it could not have been made fresh, chicken was dry, mussels were coated in something I can only describe as a Heinz tomato soup sauce, hair in our food. Was honestly the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. I am completely baffled reading these reviews how anyone could enjoy their time here. On top of this the owner was so rude to us when we mentioned that we weren’t happy with our food (defensive). I honestly didn’t want to pay a penny towards this disgusting and overpriced experience! DO NOT GO HERE
Geoff Birch
Always excellent. Consistently one of the top restaurants in Brighton.
Barry Cool
Food was microwaved badly and the service couldn’t have been poorer. No one asked if we were happy and all the servers couldn’t have shown less interest! Shocking! Obviously not worried about return business but rely on the constant new business/ footfall in brighton. Absolutely the worse meal and experience ive had in a very very long while. Shame.
Stephan Bennett
1st time back in 20 years.Thoroughly enjoyed the food. Nothing better than Tapas.My wife and I enjoyed it greatly. Just popped in for afternoon Tapas snack.
madeleine fitzsimons
My partner and I had dinner at Casa don Carlos on Saturday 17 February. We have returned here many times during our visits to Brighton. But after the last visit I am not sure if I will come back.The quality of the food and hospitality was, as usual, very good with the exception of my Crema Catalana only being warm on top and cold inside. I also wish the cheese was at room temperature rather than fridge cold. Plus, the food was a bit rushed onto the table, which in hindsight was probably a blessing.But that’s where the good things stopped. A group of six people behind us ruined the whole evening, or to be more precise, ONE individual of that group. He clearly loved his own voice, and the volume (including laughs) was on full blast the whole visit. It was impossible to hold a normal conversation without losing track of your own mind. Other neighbouring guests were also disturbed by this man and raised their concerns. We spoke to the staff, but they said they couldn’t do anything as the group were regular diners.I’m very disappointed that the staff/management is reluctant to kindly tell one guest to consider other diners, especially if they have been there before. The relationship should be amicable, you would think. I am frustrated that many of the diners had their experience ruined because of one person, and the staff thought the rest of the paying guests should just ‘suck it up’. Ultimately – when it comes down to it, it’s their job to make sure every single guest has a pleasant experience, regardless of if you are a regular or not.
Chris McLaren
A nice little tapas bar in the lanes.We ordered prawns with garlic and chilli lovely, paella lovely, calamari lovely, patatas bravas okay, and Serrano ham dry and not worth the money.Staff were lovely and food came out in a timely manner.It's almost worth going there just to get a bill from the 80's (see picture)
Chiang Rosa
The food is great, we order four tapas, breads and one dessert, was a good amount for two people. I would say the price is great cuz it’s kinda not cheap, but it’s definitely worth to try. Staffs are very kind and friendly, and I love the banana pie we had in the end, we should have ordered two and not sharing one plate haha, was the best pie I have in the months and I am a pie lover aahah.
Pat Dann
A fabulous taste and feel of Spain in the UK. Can not be any happier or sayanything other than a must goto a dine here. Superb on every level and they catered for a our large group of 10 people with on in a wheel chair. Fabulous and thank you all at Casa Don Carlos. Will see yall again on our next trip to Brighton
phatcharathorn phuabhin
I been there last month ? Absolutely brilliant! Great foods and good services then .... I recommend this shop when you visit Brighton , xx ? ?
Havelock Road
NOT BOTHERED = forget about Don Carlos! Never again.Don Carlos is NOT BOTHERED... and neither should you. Awful experience. Had a dual special birthday celebration night out for a relaxed delicious meal.Booked Casa Don Carlos in advance. Sat down "What drinks would you like? Bread and butter?" *BREAD AND BUTTER!* they serve mainly carbohydrate heavy food.Unpleasant staff hassled us to order. Dumped tapas on table and kept removing bowls with food still remaining.Miserable house manager was not bothered. Ignored the feedback.Lesson Learned: NEVER AGAIN! Avoid *Casa Don Carlos* in #Brighton. Other better Spanish restaurants are near by.
Used to go there many years ago & it was such a friendly place.Went there lunchtime today for someone's special birthday.We all found the waiters/waitresses rather unfriendly & abrupt.Felt hurried to choose drinks.Was disappointed and would not recommend it for special occasions. Will not be going again.It is not the happy fun place I remember. Times change but the food was only average & does have a Spanish feel to it.
SoFar Q
The place is small, the atmosphere is huge, the staff Spanish. The perfect place to enjoy great tapas.
Janine Thorogood
Would recommend booking, you have 90 mins to have your food, service very good, good choice of food, felt couldn't do it proper tapas style, ordered food all in one
Id leave less than 1 star if I could. I came here because of the good reviews and I IMPLORE you not to make the same mistake as me. I ate here a few months ago and I still get so cross thinking about my experience here: there was flies buzzing around us and landing on the food (in the back of the restaurant), the Spanish omelette was dry af and I’d rather have eaten the sainsburys meal deal version, food came out less than 10 mins after we ordered it so it could not have been made fresh, chicken was dry, mussels were coated in something I can only describe as a Heinz tomato soup sauce, hair in our food. Was honestly the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. I am completely baffled reading these reviews how anyone could enjoy their time here. On top of this the owner was so rude to us when we mentioned that we weren’t happy with our food (defensive). I honestly didn’t want to pay a penny towards this disgusting and overpriced experience! DO NOT GO HERE
Always excellent. Consistently one of the top restaurants in Brighton.
Food was microwaved badly and the service couldn’t have been poorer. No one asked if we were happy and all the servers couldn’t have shown less interest! Shocking! Obviously not worried about return business but rely on the constant new business/ footfall in brighton. Absolutely the worse meal and experience ive had in a very very long while. Shame.
1st time back in 20 years.Thoroughly enjoyed the food. Nothing better than Tapas.My wife and I enjoyed it greatly. Just popped in for afternoon Tapas snack.
My partner and I had dinner at Casa don Carlos on Saturday 17 February. We have returned here many times during our visits to Brighton. But after the last visit I am not sure if I will come back.The quality of the food and hospitality was, as usual, very good with the exception of my Crema Catalana only being warm on top and cold inside. I also wish the cheese was at room temperature rather than fridge cold. Plus, the food was a bit rushed onto the table, which in hindsight was probably a blessing.But that’s where the good things stopped. A group of six people behind us ruined the whole evening, or to be more precise, ONE individual of that group. He clearly loved his own voice, and the volume (including laughs) was on full blast the whole visit. It was impossible to hold a normal conversation without losing track of your own mind. Other neighbouring guests were also disturbed by this man and raised their concerns. We spoke to the staff, but they said they couldn’t do anything as the group were regular diners.I’m very disappointed that the staff/management is reluctant to kindly tell one guest to consider other diners, especially if they have been there before. The relationship should be amicable, you would think. I am frustrated that many of the diners had their experience ruined because of one person, and the staff thought the rest of the paying guests should just ‘suck it up’. Ultimately – when it comes down to it, it’s their job to make sure every single guest has a pleasant experience, regardless of if you are a regular or not.
A nice little tapas bar in the lanes.We ordered prawns with garlic and chilli lovely, paella lovely, calamari lovely, patatas bravas okay, and Serrano ham dry and not worth the money.Staff were lovely and food came out in a timely manner.It's almost worth going there just to get a bill from the 80's (see picture)
The food is great, we order four tapas, breads and one dessert, was a good amount for two people. I would say the price is great cuz it’s kinda not cheap, but it’s definitely worth to try. Staffs are very kind and friendly, and I love the banana pie we had in the end, we should have ordered two and not sharing one plate haha, was the best pie I have in the months and I am a pie lover aahah.
A fabulous taste and feel of Spain in the UK. Can not be any happier or sayanything other than a must goto a dine here. Superb on every level and they catered for a our large group of 10 people with on in a wheel chair. Fabulous and thank you all at Casa Don Carlos. Will see yall again on our next trip to Brighton
I been there last month ? Absolutely brilliant! Great foods and good services then .... I recommend this shop when you visit Brighton , xx ? ?
NOT BOTHERED = forget about Don Carlos! Never again.Don Carlos is NOT BOTHERED... and neither should you. Awful experience. Had a dual special birthday celebration night out for a relaxed delicious meal.Booked Casa Don Carlos in advance. Sat down "What drinks would you like? Bread and butter?" *BREAD AND BUTTER!* they serve mainly carbohydrate heavy food.Unpleasant staff hassled us to order. Dumped tapas on table and kept removing bowls with food still remaining.Miserable house manager was not bothered. Ignored the feedback.Lesson Learned: NEVER AGAIN! Avoid *Casa Don Carlos* in #Brighton. Other better Spanish restaurants are near by.
Restaurantji Recommends
Used to go there many years ago & it was such a friendly place.Went there lunchtime today for someone's special birthday.We all found the waiters/waitresses rather unfriendly & abrupt.Felt hurried to choose drinks.Was disappointed and would not recommend it for special occasions. Will not be going again.It is not the happy fun place I remember. Times change but the food was only average & does have a Spanish feel to it.
The place is small, the atmosphere is huge, the staff Spanish. The perfect place to enjoy great tapas.
Would recommend booking, you have 90 mins to have your food, service very good, good choice of food, felt couldn't do it proper tapas style, ordered food all in one
Brill been many
Incredible authentic tapas and friendly staff!