Spain
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Ivantxu Espacio Bistronómico, Seville
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Everything was equally good and there was no one standout disk Decor: Coastal influenced interior design with blue accents Service: Good, but strangely overly concerned waiters Other thoughts: Despite the gravitas exuded by the waiters, the restaurant has…
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Lamien, Madrid
Verdict 2/5: Wouldn’t bother Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern minimalist Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide, but extremely disappointing. Dish(es) savoured New Year’s Eve Menu 2025 €60 Crisp romaine lettuce drizzled with a delicate sesame dressing Oriental vegetable melange paired with a velvety sweet pea puree…
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Trèsde, Madrid
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Bistro-style eatery Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide Dish(es) savoured EPP formula seasonal menu €46 Caponata “Trapani 1987”; citrus and basil sorbet Grilled zucchini stuffed with ricotta; pistachio and aromatic herbs Angus beef tartar; raifort cream…
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Taberna Úbeda, Madrid
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): The octopus Decor: Tapas bar Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide Dish(es) savoured Ensalada de tomate Albondigas Pulpo plancha Tarta de queso Price Final bill: £64 for 2 pax Date June 2025
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Casa Mortero, Madrid
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Minimalist-industrial Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide Dish(es) savoured Creamy croquettes made with jamón ibérico Semicured iberic “pressa” (iberic pork cut) with “migas” and mature cheese Duck rice with green asparagus and creamy cheese Price Final…
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Restaurante Loaira, Pontevedra
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Grilled octopus Decor: Gastrobar with outdoor terrace Service: Good Other thoughts: Michelin Guide Dish(es) savoured Chorizo and bread amuse-bouche Chef’s croquettes of the day – Octopus Grilled octopus accompanied by potato foam and ajada sauce Black rice with…
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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…
