Flama

After having spent much of his professional career away from Sevilla, Flama is sevillano Guillermo Salazar Benjumea’s first solo venture. And well, I’m impressed. Guillermo has apprenticed and worked in various prestigious establishments such as Arzak, Gramercy Tavern and Eleven Madison Park (NYC), the Trocadero group and, most recently, helped to launch Amura with Ángel León in South Africa. With Flama the focus is on contemporary cuisine combined with Guillermo’s own Andalusian roots and special attention given to quality ingredients simply prepared, with liberal use of open-fire cooking.

It’s located in Calle Harinas in a spot that has seen many restaurants come and go over the years. After a couple of visits I feel confident that Flama is here to stay. At the entrance there is a kind of indoor-outdoor terrace with tall tables, leading into the L-shaped dining space. The attractive dining rooms feature dark wood tables and chairs, with warm lighting and a welcoming ambiance.

The menu is short, concise and well-integrated (I’m told daily specials are coming soon). This is accompanied by a more extensive and well thought out wine list. Service is charming with personable and enthusiastic young staff who have clearly tasted every dish they are describing to you. You really can’t go wrong here and, while I know that just saying “it’s all good!” may not seem particularly helpful, it really is all exceptionally good. If I had to pick a couple of favourites they would be the crudo de pez limón with an incredible gordal olive sauce, the crazy delicious arepita topped with aged beef tartare, and the char-grilled sea bass with two sauces. Oh, and the tempura artichokes! But there was nothing we didn’t love and immediately want to have again.

Given we are now in November I feel safe saying that, for me, this has been THE opening of 2026 in Sevilla (and there have been a lot, especially lately!). I’m also confident giving Flama 5 oranges off the bat, something I’ve only done once before. Well done Guillermo and Team! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon.

Bread/Service Charge: 1.80€ PER PERSON