Updated May 2024

I first met Ana & Ángel at their first tiny location back in 2016 and it was love at first visit. In 2018 they moved to their present spot, just a stone’s throw from the famous Metropol Parasol (aka The Mushrooms) and also just off buzzy plaza Cristo de Burgos. What looks like a small bar from the outside leads into a spacious dining area at the back, open to the kitchen, all cleverly designed by Lugadero Architects. There are also a few tables out on a pedestrian side walk terrace with a pretty view of San Pedro church.

Sherry wines continue to be the speciality, though there is a good selection of other Spanish wines too. I used to marvel at what Ángel could concoct from his tiny kitchen in the old place, so as expected, now that he has free reign over a proper kitchen the menu (which changes seasonally) continues evolving as he spreads his culinary wings. Meanwhile Ana has also extended her front of house territory with lovely well-trained staff. Dream Team.

Must tries: the oysters in manzanilla sauce, delicious tempura artichokes, delicate courgette carpaccio, fabulous whole fried fish, creamy and crispy cod fritters and whatever happens to be seasonal. The grilled bone marrow with steak tartare is outrageous, loved it paired with an old amontillado. Don’t feel shy about asking for wine pairing recommendations – whether you’re a sherry novice or a total nerd let Ana be  your guide. Also check out the daily specials. Fab desserts too.

Bread/Service Charge: 1.25€

Mercedes de Velilla 4
Tel 613 014 610
Open 13.30 – 16.00 / 20.30 – 23.00
Tuesday – Saturday
€ € € €

Food 9 | Wine 10 | Service 9 | Ambiance 9

welcome!

exquisite sherry wines

there’s beer too!

crusty sourdough with anchovy and caper butter

assorted cheeses

creamy partridge paté with Sevilla orange marmalade

boquerones en vinagre with avocado cream, topped with chopped nuts

oysters in a buttery manzanilla sauce

mussels de la casa

croquetas de la casa – these ones are jamón

buñuelos de bacalao in egg yolk sauce

sea urchin with lime

sea urchin croquetas in panko

chef Ángel grating mojama (air cured tuna) onto our salad

courgette carpaccio with goat cheese foam, pistacios, pomogranate

braised leeks with mussel carbonara sauce and prawn carpaccio

grilled morcilla with slow poached egg yolk

ajoblanco with salmon tataky

ajoblanco with salmón and mango

payoyo cheese

that TOMATE filled with tuna paté

grilled asparagus with red pesto and alioli

tempura courgette flowers filled with bacalao brandade

seared mackerel with teriyaki and mangetout

artichokes in tempura with romesco sauce

confit artichokes with prawns and salsa marinera

warm scallop & prawn rocket salad with pomegranate seeds

presa Ibérica with Cafe de Paris herbed butter sauce

carrillada cannelloni with truffle sauce

braised leeks with prawns and mussels

whole fried sea bass

duck tataky with shaved frozen foie, rocket and mushroom salad

beef tenderloin topped with grilled foie and oloroso sauce

beef bone marrow topped with steak tartare

grilled jabalí (wild boar) with umami bomb bulgur wheat risotto

bbq pork ribs with roasted veg

three-chocolate mousse

crumble

peaches in wine, chantilly, mango and strawberry ice cream

sweet and salty cheesecake

strawberry cheesecake

lemon meringue pie

co-owners Ángel & Ana

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Updated May 2024