Sevilla’s newest brunch spot Alazena is located next to sister bar Taberna Zubarán in lovely orange-tree filled Plaza de Zurbarán, a tranquil oasis just a stone’s throw from the touristy bustle of Plaza Encarnación and its famous Setas. I’ll be honest, breakfast is seldom a meal I eat out unless I’m travelling, so a late breakfast/brunch option available until 1.00 pm is more my style. As you can see, the space is tiny with only two bar stools inside, but there are several tables set up in what I think is one of the prettiest squares in the city.

Custom made artisanal breads from La Esencia Panaderia are prepared with various delicious toppings – or you can order a simple tostada con tomate y jamón. There are also egg dishes, acai bowls, waffle desserts and more. The fruit smoothies are fabulous, but you could also opt for a cold beer or mimosa. And coffee of course. The quality of the ingredients speak for themselves with each bite and, as always with this group, the service is professional, friendly and attentive.

Bread/Service Charge: 0€

Plaza de Zurbarán
Tel.
Open 9.00 – 13.00 Wednesday – Sunday
€ € € €

Food 8 | Drinks 8 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8

fresh orange juice and the Green Peace smoothie:
kiwi, melon, mint, lime and spinach

Caribe: avocado, stracciatella, mango chutney, cherry tomato, basil
on toasted spelt with chia and evoo

Benedict: poached egg, chicharrón de Cádiz, avocado, hollandaise

Oslo: bagel with cream cheese, avocado, smoked salmon, baby spinach, pickle

smoothies: Orange Style (mango, peach, carrot & ginger)
Purple Rain (blackberry, cranberry, strawberry, raspberry & banana)

Florencia: bagel with prosciutto, mozzarella, tomato, truffle cream

Nordic: smoked salmon, cream cheese, pickled onion, arugula, honey
on dark raisin and nut bread

flaky waffle topped with red fruit compote, ice cream and whipped cream

banoffee waffle topped with dulce de leche, banana, icre cream, lotus biscuit

Michelle

chef Rafa

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I first met Fourat Achkar back in 2012 shortly after she moved here from Beirut, via Barcelona, with her husband Richard Saad (they are both architects). Her passion for food and culture was apparent from the start and for a while she held supper clubs at her home. So when I found out she had channeled her creative energy and gastronomic experience into an actual restaurant – and one a stone’s throw from my house! – I got excited. Indeed Beirutina was one of my top new restaurant openings in 2024 and I’ve been back several times since it opened last October.

Beirutina is a small and tasteful spot on a quiet pedestrianised street just off buzzy Calle San Eloy. The first thing you notice when you enter is the welcoming aromas coming from the open kitchen, at once comforting and enticing. The space is all natural wood, marble, brick and metal… again very comforting and also very charming, with Fourat’s touch for detail noted at every turn. There is the main dining area when you walk in that opens onto a small open patio at the back with lots of plants, including a century-old olive tree.

The menu is short with frequent updates and you really want pretty much everything on it. I have a weakness for labneh, muhammara, and mutabel (aubergine paté) and these are some of the best I’ve tasted anywhere. The Lebanese flatbread is house made and also comes served as crispy fried chips. Lots of great vegetarian options – the baked halloumi cheese is a must have – and for meat lovers there is also beautifully spiced kefta and lambajin and the Shawerma (spiced beef baked under pita). To finish try a selection of the honey-laden pastries on offer or the decadent pistachio-topped cheesy knefeh, along with a cardamom spiced Lebanese coffee or their azahar-infused “cafe blanca”.

A good selection of both Spanish and Lebanese beers and wines are on offer. Service is welcoming and friendly and also available in four languages (Spanish, English, French, Arabic). Open for breakfast and specialising in Lebanese Brunch, Beirutina is a very welcome addition to the barrio. Reservations recommended.

Bread/Service Charge: 1€  (for extra)

Fernan Caballero 6
Tel. 667 558 007
Open 9.00 – 17.00 Monday – Sunday
€ € €

Food 8 | Wine 7 | Service 7 | Ambiance 8

pita chips

mutabal (aubergine pâté) with Lebanese bread

labneh

El Safi – cauliflower with yoghurt hollandaise, salsa ajo and cilantro

muhammara

fatush salad with crispy pita

roasted aubergine, yoghurt, pomegranate, crispy pita

baked halloumi with lebanese flatbread, veg and pickles

zaatar manoushe

lambajin

kafta

shawerma: marinated spiced  beef baked under pita,
with parsley, sumac & onion, pickled veg

Lebanese pastries and cookies

knefeh (aka Lebanese cheesecake) with semolina crumble and azahar syrup

Fourat El Achkar

Gary and chef Muhammad

the patio with 100 year old olive tree

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Updated January 2025

Something a bit off-piste for Sevilla’s Little Italy family, Grupo GMI. Bio Mio Organic Food & Café is their newest spot, a stone’s throw from the Cathedral, and next door to their flagship Italian restaurant L’Oca Giuliva. As the name suggests, Bio Mio’s focus is on local KM0 ecological seasonal products, with a steady supply of freshly baked organic breads, cakes and cookies, and savoury dishes such as quiches and salads. There is limited seating inside but several tables out on newly pedestrianised Mateso Gago.

Bio Mio is open daily from 9-5 serving breakfast, light lunches and snacks and has already become a favourite brunch spot. Plans are afoot to open until early evening.

Bread/Service Charge: N/A

Mateos Gago 9B
Tel 686 725 004
Open 9.00 – 17.00
€ € €

Food 9 | Wine | Service 7 | Ambiance 7

pink latte

sourdough toast, fresh ricotta, stewed seasonal fruit,
sliced toasted almonds, honey, sesame

toasted bagel with fresh ricotta, wild salmon, cucumber,
red onion, dill and chives

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La Azotea Vinos y Tapas has returned to its roots with the focus on great tapas. A welcome change as Mateos Gago has become awash with touristy chain and franchise tapas bars over the years, with one or two exceptions, and this La Azotea has always been one of the most exceptional bars in the street, with terrific food and some of the friendliest service in town. It’s also my favourite penúltima bar with a great wine list and cocktail menu

Stylish and attractive, there’s lots of comfortable seating inside with a cosy bar area and a side walk terrace on the orange tree lined street with a lovely view of the Giralda tower. The menu has something for everyone, from top charcuterie and cheeses and traditional tapas to salads and veg dishes, fried fish and several meat options, along with the stew of the day. I always have to order the saquito (crispy filo filled with prawns, cheese & leeks) and the crispy corn tortilla with spicy red tuna and guacamole. The croquetas change daily and are always delicious, and be sure to check out the stew of the day.

They open for breakfast at 9.00, with tapas available from 13.00 (all-day kitchen), seven days a week. And on Saturday and Sunday you can also enjoy a set menu brunch, starting at 10.00 am.

The breakfast smoothies are fabulous, as is the weekend brunch (see brekkie & brunch pics below).

Bread Charge: 2.50€  PER PERSON

Mateos Gago 8
tel 955 697 888
Open 9.00 – midnight
Breakfast from 9.00, tapas from 13.00, all-day kitchen
€ € € €

• La Azotea
• La Tienda de La Azotea

Food 8 | Wine 8 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8

ensaladilla with tuna

cheese tapa

jamón Ibérico de bellota

ajoblanco with mango and mojama

padrón peppers

tortilla de patatas with oloroso mayo

artichoke with celeriac purée and gambón

assorted grilled seasonal vegetables

crispy corn tortilla with spicy red tuna and guacamole

croquetas de jamón

saquito: crispy filo filled with prawns, cheese & leeks

fried fish

gambas al ajillo on parmentier with lots of crispy garlic

mantecaíto sevillano

patatas bravas with chipotle sauce and sriracha mayo

beef burger on toasted brioche bun with BBQ sauce

stew of the day

solomillo al whisky

honey pork ribs

cheese plate

fruit crumble with vanilla ice cream

chocolate coulante

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One of the most interesting breakfast options in town, with everything from bacon & eggs and pancakes to fresh fruit with muesli and yoghurt. All the jams are house made and the smoothies are fabulous – try the banana, avocado and chocolate one for something different (and delish – honest!) or simpler fresh fruit combos such as mango and strawberry.

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Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Guaranteed to set you up for the day. Best to call ahead and book a table.

Team Azotea Vinos & Tapas

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Updated December 2024