Legado Restaurant London Review: A Spanish Legacy Unfolds in Shoreditch’s New Dining Room

When chef Nieves Barragán Mohacho—veteran of Barrafina and Michelin-starred Sabor—opened Legado restaurant in London, the city found not just another Spanish restaurant, but a living tribute to regional culinary heritage with bold design and theatrical intent.

Legado, meaning legacy, is both a personal and cultural statement from the Bilbao-born chef. It’s her most expansive project yet, a space where she excavates Spain’s less-celebrated dishes—from nose-to-tail butchery to whole-fish preparation—anchored in sustainability, bold sourcing, and rich storytelling.

Set inside Montacute Yards, Legado welcomes diners with a dramatic double-height dining room. The walls are draped in a palette of green, terracotta, and pink. Windows flood the space with light, casting soft glows over the open kitchen, wine wall, and a 16-seat wooden chef’s counter flanked by two custom ovens imported from Madrid. For a more casual sip or shared tapas, you can drift into the adjacent Taberna. It is a bar and terrace that feels like a sunlit pintxos haven plucked from San Sebastián. Final Thoughts

Legado is the culinary embodiment of Barragán Mohacho’s memory and mastery. Elegant yet unpretentious, theatrical yet welcoming, it invites diners to explore Spain’s deep culinary roots with curiosity and joy: tapas in the taverna one night, a full feast in the dining room the next. It’s a Spanish love letter that every Londoner should read—often.

Legado Restaurant London Menu

Legado’s kitchen writes new chapters in London’s Spanish scene through dishes that range from daring to comforting. Starters like Pan con Tomate with Cecina are smoky and pure. The Queen Scallop Vinaigrette and Monkfish Tempura with Chilli Jam Aioli marry delicate flavours with punch.

Try the Arroz de Cangrejo and Black Fideuà with Rock Shrimp & Alioli, which showcase Spain’s coastal heritage. The Orzo with Crispy Lamb Sweetbreads and Lovage is unexpectedly luxurious. The Lamb Neck Empanadilla, Pig Trotter with Romesco, and Roast Suckling Pig Head celebrate nose-to-tail ethos. Legado’s sourcing reverence extends to Zamoran lamb, Segovian suckling pig, and Iberian ham from Extremadura.

For a taste of the ocean, the Crystal Mediterranean Prawns come with smoked paprika, and the Confit Lobster with crispy rose potatoes and fried egg. Taste also the whole fish grilled Galician-style—choose head or tail cut with ajada sauce.

Chargrilled Leeks in Escabeche, Chicory with Anchovy & Manchego, and Courgette Tempura with Piquillo Sauce demonstrate that vegetables can truly shine. Sweet endings include Saffron Ice Cream with Olive Oil, Leche Frita, Churros with Dulce de Leche, and Crema Catalana—comfort classics with craftsmanship.

Before the feast, indulge in a 3‑Sip Serve—small fruit- or vegetable-driven cocktails served in bespoke ceramics, designed as palate openers. Legado also boasts a 150-bin Spanish wine cellar covering everything from sherry to rosados and island varietals, alongside rare en rama options.

Legado Restaurant London Bookings

Capital A List members can make bookings for Legado below.

Legado Restaurant London Cuisine, Dress Code & Address

Cuisine: Spanish

Dress Code: Casual

Area: Shoreditch

Address: Yards, Unit 1C Montacute, London E1 6HU

Website: https://www.legadorestaurants.com/