Nestled in the charming Paragon Arcade of Hull, The Hispanist offers a delightful escape into Hispanic culinary traditions. This trendy and cozy restaurant is known for its vibrant small plates that celebrate authentic flavors, perfect for solo diners and groups alike. From the delectable langoustine toast to the rich Zamorano cheese, each dish is thoughtfully composed. The warm, friendly atmosphere and excellent cocktails elevate the dining experience, making it a popular choice for lunch and dinner. With a commitment to inclusivity, The Hispanist welcomes everyone, ensuring a memorable meal for all. Perfect for a romantic night out or a casual gathering!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
No wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Serves dine-in
No delivery
No takeaway
Highlights
Has fireplace
Serves great cocktails
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Cosy
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
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Reviews For The Hispanist
David Neild
Apr 19,2025
We had booked in advance for our lunch. Had requested a table with natural light and that was delivered. Perfect. The greeting we received was warm and welcoming. Our table was upstairs. I'm OK with that if I take my time but if you can't do stairs then make sure you ask for a downstairs table. The toilets were on the first floor. Not sure if there were any on the first floor.The food was excellent as was the wine. Thoroughly enjoyed everything we chose. The only slight niggle was it really needed another couple of veggie choices. Did bring this up and was advised that had we told them at the time of booking they would have made more choices available. So if you have any special requests get them in when you book.Well worth a visit!
Jess Sanderson
Apr 18,2025
Me and my boyfriend went here on the 20th of November and had an amazing time. The dishes we had were absolutely amazing! The only thing that could have been better was the heating, it was pretty cold in there but I was more interested in the delicious food I had. The customer service was great, he recommended some amazing dishes for us to try and we loved every single one of them. Our favourite dish was the lamb and crumpet, we ended up ordering it again since we loved it so much!
Luke Allen
Mar 25,2025
My wife and I enjoyed the most amazing evening of brilliantly composed Hispanic inspired small plates. Wonderfully quaint setting in paragon arcade and spot-on service.
Marisa Crimlis-Brown
Mar 8,2025
The Hispanist always delivers on food, drink and ambiance.The cocktails are fabulous, with really complex, quenching flavours. We always order based on their recommendations. Each dish is surprisingly more delicious than the last and so fun and inventive. You’ve got to order the olives too, they’re insanely good.The building is stunning and the ambiance is great. Perfect for a date or out with friends. Plus they do lunch too.
Steve Biddick
Feb 14,2025
How to know where to begin with my choice hamstrung between the quality of service and the quality of goods.The food is quite exceptional. Authentic flavoursome delicious inventive original and beautifully presented.The service is intimate, generous. Kindly and fun.Superb wines.No hesitation whatsoever in recommending the hispanist to any person who loves the native Fusion of the Iberian peninsula.A special big shout going out for the lamb crumpet... #Omnomnom
Pam McGrath-Kermode
Jan 25,2025
What a fablous find, this little restaurant hidden away did not disapoint. Such a perfect small di ing area but WOW the food was incredible , absolutly outdtsnding, totally unique food with massive fla our overload. Alister and his team were fantasticThank you 10 out of 10 from us
Natalie Bartlett
Jan 23,2025
A friend and I came here for dinner on Saturday. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. The drinks were delicious and the food was incredible. We chose the beef crumpet, langoustine toast, hake, croquettes, rarebit, BBQ carrots and bread with chicken skin butter. It was all 10/10. I'll definitely be back.
David Lim
Jan 12,2025
Came in by accident as it was at the end of an arcade with no sign on the entry of the arcade. Climbing the stairs to the seating area was quite a challenge for my partner who struggled with osteoarthritis of the knee. The food was mostly great. They did a special of 30 pounds for 3 tapas when we visited, the duck dish is certainly worth more than 10 pounds!!! Good wine choices.
Reviews For The Hispanist