Botana

    Restaurant · Spanish | Tapas cuisine · in St Helier — 48 menu items listed · 3 dairy-free · 3 vegan · 14 vegetarian

    Eat Safe rating: 3/5Rated 10 Jul 2025

    Botana is a family-run, independent Mediterranean restaurant with Spanish influences. The menu takes inspiration from across the Mediterranean, featuring local produce. The venue offers counter-top dining set in front of an open kitchen, with a double-doored, floor to ceiling glass frontage.

    Opening hours

    Tuesday
    Lunch and dinner
    Wednesday
    Lunch and dinner
    Thursday
    Lunch and dinner
    Friday
    Lunch and dinner
    Saturday
    Lunch and dinner

    Open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday

    Botana

    Restaurant

    St Helier

    Independently reviewed on 14 Sep 2026

    • Gordales Olives
      Vegetarian

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £4
      Notes

      ve

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Marcona Almonds
      Vegetarian

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £4
      Notes

      ve

      Allergen info

      Tree Nuts

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Padron Peppers

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £7
      Notes

      ve

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Bread and Olive Oil or Aioli

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £4
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Gluten, Eggs, Mustard

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Courgette Flower

      With goat's cheese

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £12
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Patatas Bravas
      Dairy FreeVegetarian

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £6.75
      Notes

      ve

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Asparagus Romesco

      Grilled almonds & Manchego

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £10
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Dairy, Tree Nuts

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Glazed Aubergine

      Mushroom ragu

      Option

      • - Course: Salads · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £12
      Notes

      ve

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Our Potato Chips
      Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian

      Option

      • - Course: Salads · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £4.5
      Notes

      ve

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Platter
      Vegan option

      Option

      • - Course: Salads · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £10.5
      Notes

      ve

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Heritage Tomato Salad

      With manchego & pesto

      Option

      • - Course: Salads · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £9.9
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Dairy, Tree Nuts

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Platters- Cheese Boards
      Vegetarian

      Laperal, Manchego, Zamorano and Goat cheese

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £25
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Dairy

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Paella Negro

      Fumet, cuttlefish ink and deep-fried baby squid with aioli (min 2)

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £19.75pp
      Notes

      Min 2 people.

      Allergen info

      Molluscs, Eggs, Mustard, Crustaceans

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Paella Verduras
      Dairy FreeVeganVegetarian

      Rich vegetable broth and confit artichokes (min 2)

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £16pp
      Notes

      ve. Min 2 people.

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Pluma Iberican Pork

      Served with confit potatoes

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £27.5
      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Sauteed Spinach Tortilla
      Vegetarian

      Option

      • - Course: Other · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £9.5
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Eggs

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Santiago Almond Tart
      Vegetarian

      Served with vanilla ice cream

      Option

      • - Course: Dessert · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £8
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Dairy, Tree Nuts (Almonds)

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Cheesecake
      Vegetarian

      Option

      • - Course: Dessert · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £9
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Crema Catalana
      Vegetarian

      Option

      • - Course: Dessert · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £8
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Dairy, Eggs

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Belgian Chocolate Ganache Tart
      Vegetarian

      Option

      • - Course: Dessert · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £8.5
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Churros and Chocolate
      Vegetarian

      Spanish chocolate

      Option

      • - Course: Dessert · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £8
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Gluten, Dairy

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026
    • Jersey Rock Oysters (12)

      Served natural or with botana dressing (3 / 6 / 12)

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £36
      Notes

      3=£9, 6=£18, 12=£36

      Allergen info

      Molluscs, Sulphites

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Tuna Tartare

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £18
      Allergen info

      Fish

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Fried Baby Squid with Aioli

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £9.8
      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Monkfish Tempura

      Chilli jam aioli

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £9.8
      Allergen info

      Gluten, Fish, Eggs, Mustard

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Baby Gem Salad
      Vegetarian option

      Vegetarian option without pancetta

      Option

      • - Course: Salads · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £5.5
      Notes

      v

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Skate Wings

      Black olive tapenade

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £23.5
      Allergen info

      Fish, Molluscs

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Black Pudding & Quail Eggs

      Piquillo peppers

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £10.5
      Allergen info

      Eggs

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Jamon Iberico

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £20
      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Catch of the Day

      Please ask a team member

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £MP
      Allergen info

      Fish

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Octopus

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £22
      Allergen info

      Molluscs

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Hake

      Sea & mountain sauce, beluga lentils

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £24.5
      Allergen info

      Fish, Celery

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Meat Boards

      Chorizo, Salchichon, Sobrasada and Jamon 100% bellota (for 2)

      Option

      • - Course: Drinks · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £25
      Allergen info

      Gluten

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Chargrilled Chorizo

      On a bed of olive bread rocket salad

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £11.5
      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Pulpo a Feira

      Octopus sea salt & paprika

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £18
      Allergen info

      Molluscs

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Seared Scallops

      Mustard mousseline sauce, trout roe

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £12
      Allergen info

      Molluscs, Fish, Dairy, Eggs, Mustard

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Stuffed Squid with Prawns

      Seafood sauce & rice

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £21
      Allergen info

      Molluscs, Crustaceans, Gluten

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Tomato Bread
      Vegetarian

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £5.5
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Gluten

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Beef Fillet

      220g beef served with demi-glaze and sauteed fresh vegetables + foie (£10 supplement)

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £33
      Notes

      £10 supplement for foie

      Allergen info

      Gluten, Dairy

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Chargrilled Lamb Cutlets Mojo Rojo

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £22
      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Jersey Rock Oysters (6)

      Served natural or with botana dressing (3 / 6 / 12)

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £18
      Notes

      3=£9, 6=£18, 12=£36

      Allergen info

      Molluscs, Sulphites

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Paella Mariscos

      Fish of the day and prawns (min 2)

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £21.50pp
      Notes

      15-20 min prep. Calasparra Rice. Min 2 people.

      Allergen info

      Crustaceans, Fish

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Txuleton (+40 days aged, 700g+)

      Exclusive to north of Spain and 100% grass fed

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £12
      Notes

      100g slices Price is per 100g

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • 100% Iberian Ham Croquetas

      Option

      • - Course: Starter · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £8.5
      Allergen info

      Gluten, Dairy, Eggs

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Chorizo Tortilla

      Option

      • - Course: Other · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £11.5
      Allergen info

      Eggs

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Crispy Skin Chicken Thigh

      Served with almond dressing and homemade romesco sauce

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £18.5
      Allergen info

      Tree Nuts

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Jersey Rock Oysters (3)

      Served natural or with botana dressing (3 / 6 / 12)

      Option

      • - Course: Main · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £9
      Notes

      3=£9, 6=£18, 12=£36

      Allergen info

      Molluscs, Sulphites

      Updated 30 Apr 20264-eyes checked 30 Apr 2026
    • Classic Tortilla

      Free-range eggs

      Option

      • - Course: Other · Menu: Main Menu · Price: £9
      Notes

      v

      Allergen info

      Eggs

      Updated 15 Sep 20264-eyes checked 15 Sep 2026