Eating Out
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La Bartola, Seville
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): Chipirones con Verduras Decor: Tapas bar Service: Attentive Other thoughts: Lots of other solo travellers at the barstool area Dish(es) savoured Ternera Retinta con Papas al Horno Chipirones con Verduras Sushi de Verduras en Tempura con Salsa Boletus…
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Az-Zait restaurante, Seville
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): Steak tartar Decor: Modern Andalusian Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide, nice experience but poor price-to-quality ratio Dish(es) savoured Menú “Hacienda el Monje” (5 pasos) Láminas de foie con pan de aceite – Slices of duck foie gras with olive…
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The Pastry Section
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would it seek out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern cafe vibes Service: Good, friendly Other thoughts: Cinnamon bun – Tasteless; flavour entirely from the cream. Matcha cookie – Good edge texture, but mushy centre. Dish(es) savoured Cinnamon bun Matcha white chocolate amaretti Price £4.00…
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Castizo Tapas Bar, Seville
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern, sleek Service: Good Other thoughts: Bar – Tapas. Tables – Restaurant menu only. Don’t make the same mistake I did! Dish(es) savoured El arroz del día: Sea bass rice Drink(s) sipped Sherry in a test…
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La Brunilda Tapas, Seville
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Confit de pato con crema de zanahoria especiada Decor: Modern Service: Good Other thoughts: Big portions, reflected in the price Dish(es) savoured Confit de pato con crema de zanahoria especiada Arroz negro con chipirones y alioli Torrijas de…
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Bar Sal Gorda, Seville
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Oxtail donut Decor: Modern tapas bar vibes Service: Good Other thoughts: Quirky & innovative, pre-book or go at opening time Dish(es) savoured Oyster with Malibu foam Carbonara croquettes Oxtail donut Steak tartare Price Final bill: £26 for 4…
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中国兰州拉面 Noodles Home 我家有面
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would it seek out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Spicy Beef Flank Noodles Decor: Basic, canteen-style Service: Quick and efficient; waitress offered extra meat as pork was over-fried straight up without being asked Other thoughts: Not spicy despite the labelling Dish(es) savoured Spicy Beef Flank Noodles Fried…
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BABA
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): Marinated chicken thighs Decor: Rustic, had hotel guests occasionally pass through in dressing gowns Service: Fine, a bit slow Other thoughts: Need to pre-book; tried walking in twice on weekdays without success Dish(es) savoured Tasting menu: BEST OF…
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Lovely Paella, Stockbridge Market
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would it seek out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Seafood paella Decor: N/a – Market Service: N/a – Market, but friendly Other thoughts: Queued for ~15 minutes @ 12.25pm Dish(es) savoured Seafood paella Price £12 per portion Date April 2025
