Tapas, coffee & conversation .
Tostadas and cortados in the morning. Croquetas, montaditos and sharing boards through the evening. Cooked the way it’s cooked at home in Spain.
Our Story
The Spanish Nook is a Spanish café and tapas bar in Dunfermline. Breakfast the Spanish way: a good Ibérico ham toast with extra virgin olive oil on mollete bread, paired with a cafe con leche. Unbeatable. Later, the full tapas menu — croquetas, montaditos, pulpo a la Gallega, boards of charcuterie and Manchego meant for sharing.
Everything is made the way it’s made in Spain, because that’s where we learned to make it. Come in for a cortado and a slice of tarta de Santiago, or settle in for a long evening with a tabla mixta and good company.
Working Hours
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Sunday
From morning coffee to the last plate of the evening
Morning at the Nook
Cafe con Leche
Spanish latte, smooth and generous.
Cortado
Espresso cut with just a little warm milk.
Tostada con Sobrasada y Miel
Toast with sobrasada and a drizzle of honey.
Churros con Chocolate
Golden fried churros with thick chocolate sauce.
Tapas & Croquetas
Croquetas de Rabo de Toro
Ox tail croquettes served with Bravas sauce.
Chorizo al Vino Blanco
Chorizo cooked slowly in white wine until tender.
Tortilla
Spanish omelette with potato, onion and eggs.
Salmorejo
Chilled tomato soup, creamy, with mint leaves.
Boards & Sharing
Tabla Mixta
Spanish charcuterie and Manchego, built for sharing.
Variedad de Croquetas
Serrano ham, chorizo, cod and ox tail croquetas.
Pulpo a la Gallega
Octopus with paprika, olive oil and potatoes.
Serranito
Serrano ham, pork loin, omelette and padron peppers.
Visit Us
Address:
10–12 New Row, Dunfermline
Fife, KY12 7EF
Open Hours
Mon – Wed: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thu: Closed
Fri – Sat: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sun: Closed
Reservation
Walk in any time — there’s usually a table. For groups or evening tapas, drop us a line and we’ll save you a spot.
Booking
The Nook, in Their Words
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L CTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Genuinely the best tapas I have had in the UK honestly - everything was so fresh and homemade and absolutely delicious. The deserts were also incredible! Love that its BYOB - service was 5* also! We loved it and had a really nice time! Kind and lovely owners, very chilled out atmosphere, amazing selection of deli products - just such a great addition to Dunfermline city life!Posted on Google![]()
Tom KTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Great food , first dinner they held . Prepare for slow service as the kitchen is tiny . BYOD.Posted on Google![]()
KEYSTONETHERAPIESTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I had a cheese cake with an aniseed type of cracker. It was unexpected and phenomenal. I’d share a photo except it disappeared very quickly.Posted on Google![]()
Lorna MackenzieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
🌟Wonderful New Addition to Our Town - Please Give Them a Warm Welcomel I recently visited our town's brand-new Spanish café, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is run by a young, incredibly hardworking Spanish couple who are pouring their hearts into making this venture a success. New businesses always need a bit of time to find their feet, but this lovely couple deserves a genuine chance from our community. • The Coffee: Absolutely fabulous. If you appreciate a properly made, rich cup of coffee, you will not be disappointed. • The Food: Delicious and authentic. Everything tasted fresh and was clearly made with care. • The Service: Incredibly kind and welcoming. They genuinely want to please their customers and ensure everyone has a great experience. Starting a business in a new place can be incredibly daunting, and a warm community welcome can make all the difference. Let's show them what our town is truly about! Please consider popping in for your morning brew, a quick lunch, or a sweet treat to support their hard work. Lorna y SteviePosted on Google![]()
skye marshall!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
amazing wee placePosted on Google![]()
Joyce MorrisonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Lovely authentic tapas.Posted on Google![]()
LYNDA LANGSTONTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Just had probably the best coffee in Dunfermline in this restaurant. It,s ran by very nice people. We will be back for lunch soon .Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
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