I visited Tapio's for the first time this Friday with my boyfriend, we rang in advance to book a table for 9pm. When we arrived the place was heaving and it seemed very strange that considering it's advertised as a restaurant most of the space is used as bar seating rather than restaurant space, we along with many other people waited for 30 minutes or more after the arranged booking time for a table whilst recieving hap hazard and poor service from the bar staff. The food wasn't great and didn't light any fires it was either deep fried or had that same overpowering white wine sauce on it and I would be inclined to say the tuna was tinned and not fresh as stated on the menu (£5.20). I would say though if you enjoy deep fried squid it was cooked to perfection. We dined on tapas and most of the dishes were an average price of £4.50. Making a one course meal with 1 glass of house plonk expensive at £35.00 for 2.
During our visit we witnessed the "owner" verbally disciplining staff infront of customers at least 4 poor waiters one of which told us he had been drinking most of the day. So to sum up our experience I would say it was the worst service I have witnessed in some time, a badly set out restaurant that was poorly managed and over priced. I can safely say I won't be visiting again in the future ...........