Zaragoza Restaurante has just opened (April 2024), launched by partners Jordi Palomo (chef) and Antonio Franco (manager of Almoradux in Huelva). There is a nice syncronicity happening here as the location used to house the third La Azotea (closed since Covid lockdown) and now reopened with ex-Azotea chef Jordi at the helm and the interior featuring art by David Gomez, also an Azotea alumni.
The décor is simple and fresh, reflecting Jordi’s concept of working with top raw materials cooked to highlight their qualities, with a display case running the length of the bar showing the catch of the day. There’s seating for 24 in the dining area with tapas available at the bar. And although I was happy to see the inclusion of tapas, and although they were delicious, they weren’t the best value for money. On two visits I have to say we enjoyed everything with special mentions for the Santoni anchovies with smoked goat butter, the tempura avocado topped with house-smoked salmon and cucumber yoghurt and the grilled artichoke in jamón sauce. Nice wine list, pleasant service.
Bread/Service Charge: 2€ PER PERSON
Zaragoza 5
Tel. 645 629 813
Open 13.30 – 16.30 / 20.00 – 23.30 Wednesday – Sunday
€ € € € €
Food 8 | Wine 8 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8
red tuna on tomato & olive toast with guacamole and trout roe
Santoña anchovies with smoked goat butter
anchovy with mango, pipirrana, cream cheese
croquetas (bacalao and setas)
toasted brioche with tuna tartare and truffle cream cheese
avocado in tempura with house-smoked salmon and cucumber yoghurt sauce
grilled artichoke in JAMÓN SAUCE with soft boiled egg
whole fried calamar with padrón peppers and roasted cherry toms
puntillitas fritas
presa Ibérica with potatoes and roasted cherry toms (tapa)
lamb chops with potatoes and fried garlic
cream of mango with hierbabuena ice cream and mojito granita
chef and co-owner Jordi Palomo
