It was a day of firsts. Today Simún Vintage opened in Santa Catalina (it’s original location in El Juncal is no more) and my foodie friends Ana, Jorge and I were the first customers! It was also the first time I’ve visited a restaurant in the first week of opening (let alone the first hour) and found things running smoothly, both in the kitchen and out on the floor.
Simún Vintage is a charming spot just off a main road near the “real” centre of town, Plaza Encarnación. It has a short and stylish selection of tapas and raciones written on chalkboard menus. I will definitely be back for the “ropa vieja” and grilled presa on wok-fried rice noodles, and especially the grilled squid with ink and ajo blanco. A nice selection of wines by the glass, though a bit pricey. But definitely looking forward to future visits.
c/ San Felipe 11
Tel. 954 047 213
Open 13.00 – 16.00 / 21.00 – 23.30
Closed Sunday evening and Monday
€ € € €
the bar
vinos
ropa vieja (old clothes) – really it’s fried potatoes, scrambled eggs and meat
sangre encebollada – fried blood with onions and potato olive oil purée
grilled chiperones with ajo blanco and squid ink
carrillada (stewed pork cheeks) in red wine sauce with sweet potato purée
creamy rice with mushrooms and parmesan
grilled presa with wok-fried rice noodles and veg
Paqui, owner & chef Pablo, Nacho & Antonio
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