suculento

Who better to take over the original Tradevo location than two hospitality professionals who used to work there? Rafa González Segovia (foh) and Carlos Ramos Huertas (chef) opened Suculento 2023 with a fresh new menu based on local products, many bought in nearby shops and markets. The space also feels fresher, lighter and more open than I remember from its previous incarnation, with pale walls, wood tabletops and floors, and floral motifs (succulents!) on the walls.There is a bar area with high tables to the left as you enter, and a dining room with low tables to the right.

The menu offers a range of traditional and fusion dishes with a nice variety of starters, cheeses and main dishes. Char-grilled meats are a speciality. There are also specials of the day and “half-desserts”, a smaller portion for those who just want a little something to finish (or would like to have more than one!). We loved… well, everything. The gilda vs gilda (one normal, one deconstructed) was both clever and tasty, along with the crispy corn tortilla with tuna tartare were a perfect way to start. Fritos included crispy and creamy buñuelos de bacalao and a whole tender calamar. Couldn’t leave without trying one of the meat dishes and so went for the smallest version on the menu, a super tender grilled Galician beef tenderloin. Perfect.

The wine list includes many regional references and a nice range of sherries, as well as other national wines. Service by Rafa was great! Very friendly and attentive (and no, he didn’t know who I was, at least not until after we’d finished our meal). Reservations recommended.

Bread/Service Charge: 1.50€ PER PERSON