Welcome to Manchega Tapas Y Vinos

“ We visited Manchega Tapas after exploring Fountains Abbey and it turned out to be a lovely find, just an 8–10 minute drive from the Fountains Abbey. The setting is warm & welcoming, with a real charm to it. We were looked after by Richard Hughes, the owner, along with some new staff. Richard greeted us personally & led us to the beautiful back yard seating area, which was cosy, relaxed & perfect for the evening. The staff were friendly & attentive and the food was definitely the star of the show. The grilled aroma and atmosphere instantly caught our attention, and each dish was full of flavour. Every plate felt balancing bold spices & textures in a way that really brought the ingredients to life. That said, we did find the portion sizes, especially for the mains, a bit on the smaller side. They were tasty, but not quite as filling as we’d hoped. We ended up ordering extra sides & tapas just to feel satisfied. A few additional touches to the mains could easily make the experience feel more complete. Overall though, the atmosphere, service, & quality of food made it a really enjoyable visit. It’s a brilliant spot to unwind after a day out, especially if you’re coming from Fountains Abbey or exploring the Ripon area. Would happily return to try more from the menu! ”

“ Amazing amazing amazing Been meaning to try this place for so long now and by chance we ended up coming here after a cancellation from another restaurant. Best thing that ever happened to us! Staff so very amazing, chatty, polite and really knowledgeable about the food. Had a fantastic tapas selection and definitely we’re not left hungry- and trust me - we r eaters! Not to mention food is locally sourced from around Yorkshire something us farmers can really appreciate! Had a great time and will be beck again soon. ”

“ We loved the food here - ordered the anchovies, croquettes, gambas and burgers. All the food was delicious. The service was also very good, they were attentive and kept checking on us, also very friendly and paid attention to asking our plans for the evening. The only reason for 4 stars was that the food was a little slow which meant we had to rush to get to our date at the cathedral! But understandably they were very busy. We would absolutely return, a great small local place with delicious food and wine. Thanks for a lovely meal. ”

“ The owner managed to fit a large group of us in at very short notice and was serving us for the duration himself. He was incredibly helpful with helping explain everything on the menu and also suggested some of the stunning food and drinks we had along with a fabulous sence of humour and was also super accommodating and was amazing with the kids as well. The food was incredible and I reccomend visiting for sure. 10/10 for food and service. ”

“ We found Manchega whilst walking around Ripon. We just wanted a small meal and were provided with a lovely, delicious array of food sharing a 3 portion tapas. Very pleasant, cozy, rustic Spanish surroundings and attentive staff. The menu was very interesting, even for us vegetarians, and we only sorry we weren't in a position to stay for a full meal. ”

“ This restaurant is just wonderful. We took the tasting menu, which was plate after plate of exquisitely made tapas -- our collection included delicious pickled anchovies, cheesy croquettes, warm chorizo, the creamiest and crunchies almonds in Christendom, and amazing patatas bravas. The staff were amazingly friendly -- it honestly felt a little like we'd been going there for years. Thanks so much! ”

“ Lovely food, great service, nice atmosphere, slightly pricey but worth it as a ‘one off’ ”

“ An ordinary Friday night meal turned into a very special evening with the wide selection of tapas dishes on offer, sourced from local suppliers which were delicious. The atmosphere in the restaurant was warm and welcoming and the host especially attentive (but not intrusive). As the evening closed we felt like we were part of the "Manchego family" and will definitely visit again when we are next in Ripon. Thank you Richard for making the "trip down memory lane" for our 94 year old mother/friend a new memory to be treasured. ”