Originally from a beautiful, rural village near
Cáceres, Extremadura, José has lived in London
for more than 25 years, and is often described
as The Godfather of Spanish cuisine in the UK.
2011 saw the opening of his first restaurant José
on Bermondsey Street — the neighbourhood we consider
to be home and a community we’re hugely proud
to be part of.
Pizarro restaurant followed further along the same
street just a few months later. With restaurants
now also at The Royal Academy, in Esher, Surrey,
and as of 2023, Abu Dhabi, the family has grown
over the years but the very same heart remains.
José believes in fresh, seasonal, quality ingredients
and keeping dishes simple, rooted in the idea that
great tapas is for all.
José’s story