triana | Azahar Sevilla Tapas

Updated October 2024

Victoria 8 has been open for some ten years now and under the guidance of Begoña Barquín Molero and chef José Juan de la Chica, native Trianeros both, it has acquired a reputation as one of the best restaurants in Triana with a largely traditional menu and an insistence on quality.

The restaurant consists of two largish dining rooms, one on either side of the modest bar area, most notable for an impressive display of antelope and rams’ heads adorning the walls, where most options are served tapas size. Equally impressive is barman Jerónimo, controlling the flow of drinks everywhere, and also the food to the bar. I don’t normally recommend sangría, but the “secret recipe” special certainly looked interesting and seemed popular. A more recent addition is the side walk terrace across the street.

The food is excellent too. We love the crispy-fried vegetable tempura, traditional boquerones al limon and gambas al ajillo, and the grilled presa Ibérica. Nice crusty bread too, with complimentary starter dishes. Be sure to ask about the daily specials. On our last visits the grilled scallop with garlicky prawns and jamón, the grilled foie gras with artichokes, and the breaded sea bass, were all spectacular. A complimentary orujo blanco (Spanish “grappa”) is a perfect way to finish. As well as the staff, I also made the acquaintance of local poet Antonio “El Huelva”. All in all an excellent experience – recommended.

Bread/Service Charge: 1.50€ PER BASKET