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Martin Kirby
+5
Excellent food and what a great venue
5
Alex Dooley (Alex)
+5
we ate here last night, they take no reservations walk ins only, but thankfully we were seated right away and we chose to enjoy the glorious sunshine and sit outside in the courtyard area. our waitress told us about the specials and brought us some refreshing water while we decided. the pork paella on the menu caught our eye, so we ordered it along with a few tapas to have as starters as there’s a 30 min wait for the paella (and worth every one!) we ordered the bread & olive oil and the tomato salad. the bread proved that simple food can be done well and taste amazing! bread, salt, oil… perfection! wonderful texture, lovely amount of oil and salt to finish. delicious! the tomato salad was so much more than just a salad, it had onions and capers and cheese that was simply amazing. we could have happily eaten a huge plate of just this! the main event, the paella, was out of this world. the meat was lovely and tender and fell off the bone. the flavour was full bodied and rich and full of garlic, mushrooms and saffron. it’s a very big portion but we were hungry and happily full when we had finished. we even saved some of the bread to mop up all the lovely juices.
5
Lucy Jones
+5
Perfect as always, a brilliant and consistently place to go. Fab selection of dishes with the specials keeping a lil treat surprise dishes (I always go for them!). Food is flavourful and fresh, not had a bad dish yet. Staff are knowledgeable, with a perfect levels of customer rapor. See you soon guys 🦐🍠🍅 🧀🌿🍷
5
Gaye Blain
+5
Lovely food, great service. Specials and regular cheesecake were superb. Paella was maybe a bit too salty for us but still very tasty. Staff were helpful, knew the dishes and smiley- 😊
5
G Airey
+5
We were recommended this place from a local wine bar - cheers Francois. Phenomenal food! Fresh ingredients, presented beautifully. Exceptional service. Will be returning!
5
Bhav Taylor
+5
Lovely tapas restaurant. Great menu. Very tasty. Pumpkin and pesto Chicken thighs ( special of the day) Chorizo in lentils L Patatas bravas Lovely glass of rose Nice relaxed atmosphere Nice team running it
5
Robert Duffy
+5
My wife and I have been coming here since it opened (when it was the smaller restaurant) and have seen it grow and take over what was Joseph Benjamin. The amazing menu has hardly changed in about five years (and doesn’t need to!) and the food is consistently amazing. Our personal favourites are picos de europa cheese, patatas bravas, marinated carrots, pork skewer…d’you know what? Just all of it. Constantly consistently delicious.
5
Peter L
+5
Walking the old wall around Chester Town came on this little place of Spanish Tapas Heaven. The atmosphere cosy and intimate, connecting the food and people succinctly. The last time I tasted tapas this good was in San Sebastián, the key component for me is that each dish is uniquely flavoured, standing on its own with quality that flows throughout and this place definitely achieved that. Especially the Roasted Pumpkin Dish was divine and one that I endeavoured to copy myself and bring those flavours and combinations into my own cooking. My hat goes off to this great little spot, yes I will be back dragging others into the experience. Keep up the great work and keep experimenting with new and exciting flavours 🤩😊xx
5
Mat Garrett (SEOUK)
+5
Back after 2 years and the food here is still top notch! One of the best eateries in Chester imho.
5
Lee Grime
+5
Stunning tapas, perfect service and a great atmosphere, loved everything especially the Boquerones and the Basque burnt cheesecake, we will be back as we definitely need to try the paella
5
Tony Watson
+5
The best tapas I have had outside of Spain and without doubt the best I have had in the UK. If you haven't got a passport or never want to go to Spain this is the place to try tapas. Great food great atmosphere and great staff that know the idea and food that makes tapas such a unique and pleasurable dining experience. Well done to all involved in this must visit restaurant.
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