Chef Gonzalo Jurado’s TradEvo (Tradition & Evolution) has… evolved! This new concept – a quintessential freiduría sevillana – may appear simple at first glance but a few bites will convince you that it is anything but. Gonzalo brings his personal style and expert technique to Pez Globo with quality ingredients, local sourcing and careful attention to detail, all the while keeping things familiar. The location (very appropriately) in the Plaza de la Pescadería is perfect for this more casual style of eating with comfortable low seating inside and a combination of low and high tables on the ample terraza.
Although fried fish dominates the menu there are plenty of other options, from charcuterie, cheeses and cured fish to cold salads and small montaditos, plus some stews and grilled meats. A few Tradevo favourites have made their way onto the new menu, such as the marinated sardine on tomato bread and the must-have king prawn taco. I was sad to see my favourite “cannelón de gambas” missing, but it can still be enjoyed at their original Nervión location. Now on to the fritos and, pay attention, because flour plays a crucial role here where they use certified organic flours from El Molino de Piedra in Coín (Málaga) and use different types depending on the product, rather than applying the same flour coating to everything. And celiacs can rejoice as there is a fryer dedicated exclusively to preparations using gluten-free flours.
There wasn’t anything we didn’t love here over three visits and, you know me, I seldom give a new bar or restaurant an immediate 5-orange rating. But I already knew the quality was going to be top notch because I’ve known Gonzalo since he first started out in 2009, and the same with service, another detail he pays attention to. The wine list is short and well balanced between national and regional offers.
I admit being surprised by the boquerones en vinagre simply because I don’t think I’ve ever had better. And the fritos! Asparagus in tempura with romesco, fried lubina (sea bass) served whole so you can enjoy all the bits, for the latter be sure to check out the daily seafood showcase. It’s a joyous change so well done Gonzalo! Who doesn’t love perfectly fried fish and where better to enjoy it than on one of Sevilla’s buzziest and charming squares?
Bread/Service Charge: 1.80€ PER PERSON
Cuesta del Rosario 15
Tel 854 807 424
Open 12.30 – 16.00 / 19.00 – 22.45
€ € € €
Food 9 | Wine 8 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8
boquerones en vinagre
bandarilla: house marinated salmon, kalamata olive, piparra, sun-dried tomato
smoked sardine with roasted pepper sauce on tomato bread
mojama (Herpac) with candied almonds
chicharrones de panceta (Cádiz style)
croquetas de gambas
asparagus in tempura with romesco sauce
prawn taco with avocado, chiplote mayo, pico de gallo
chocos fritos
lubina frita
chef / owner Gonzalo Jurado
While this wasn’t my first time here, the last time I visited was so long ago I barely remember it. And I don’t know why. For a while I even lived just around the corner. Anyhow, I decided to remedy this situation and paid a(nother) visit this week. La Trastienda opened its doors in January 1994 by Manuel Pérez Ponce, who ran it until his death in 2015. Then former employees, led by Manuel Fuentes, took over and were determined not to lose the essence of the bar. Looks like they’ve managed it. It still has the feel of a classic seafood tavern, with a long L-shaped bar on one side and a few high tables running along the wall opposite. The open kitchen is on the right as you enter.
The menu is divided between tapas and seafood, with a nice selection of charcuterie, cheeses and montaditos. Seafood is mainly from Huelva and is sold by weight, though there are a couple of hot dishes (gambas al ajillo, grilled duck liver) as well as daily specials that include grilled meat or fish options. We sat at the bar (recommended) and tried a few of the tapas, as well as the super sizzly gambas. Another visit is required to sample some of the seafood, but we enjoyed everything we had. Good wine list and very friendly bar service. I like that it still has the feel of a cosy neighbourhood bar.
Bread/Service Charge: 0.50€
Alfalfa 8
Tel. 954 21 04 63
Open 12.00 – 16.00 / 20.00 – midnight Tuesday – Thursday
12.00 – 18.30 / 20.00 – midnight Friday – Saturday
12.00 – 16.00 Sunday
€ € € €
Food 8 | Wine 7 | Service 7 | Ambiance 7
smoked salmon with salmorejo
Cantabrian anchovy with torta de serena cheese
caña de lomo
jamón & lomo mechado
gambas al ajillo
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In 2013 Jaime Alpresa, a musician by profession, decided to enter the world of hospitality by opening his own restaurant, thereby fulfilling another of his dreams. The décor and ambiance is a blend of bullfighting, music, and Semana Santa. Bullfighting costumes encased in glass adorn the walls along with photos of well-known toreros and flamenco artists. There’s an attractive bar downstairs, with a small sidewalk terrace, and an upstairs dining room. The menu, inspired by the owner’s mother, is traditional with classic tapas and there’s also a good selection of both regional and national wines.
Most dishes are offered both as a tapa or ración with the exception of the rice dishes, revueltos (a house speciality) and the grilled meats. Don’t miss the marinated fried chicken and grilled morcilla de Burgos, and be sure to check the daily specials. Very friendly and attentive service.
Bread/Service Charge: 1.70€ PER PERSON
Adriano 16
Tel. 955 02 99 95
Open 12.00 – midnight
€ € €
Food 6 | Wine 5 | Service 6 | Ambiance 6
calamares de potera
grilled morcilla de burgos with caramalised onions
pork & beef albóndigas in tomato sauce
garlicky fried chicken
downstairs bar
upstairs dining room
I’ve been meaning to stop by here since it first opened a couple of years ago and finally did so recently. Casa Lonja is run by Luis Carlos Millán, the head of Odeón Multicines. This is his first foray into the hospitality industry. Spanning four floors, there’s an attractive L-shaped bar with stools and a few high tables on the ground floor with a couple more high tables on the street. Upstairs there are two floors of dining rooms and also a rooftop bar. On this visit we only had a few tapas in the bar so this review and rating only refers to that and not the restaurant dining areas (though I did go up to take a look, and some photos).
Tapas are only available in the bar area, though you can also order items from the restaurant menu there. We enjoyed the jamón croquetas and the ortiguilla “niguiri” topped with tuna, but the cigala in tempura was substituted that day with langostinos and was a bit of a disappointment. There’s a decent wine list and service is good. Will try out the restaurant another day.
Zaragoza 48
Tel. 955 795 639
Open 13.00 – midnight Monday – Wednesday
13.00 – 1.00 Thursday – Saturday
All Day Kitchen 13.oo – 23.30
€ € € €
Food 6 | Wine 6 | Service 6 | Ambiance 6
jamón croquetas
langostinos en tempura with sweet chilli mayo
ortiguilla “niguiri” topped with tuna
bar area
downstairs dining area
upstairs dining room
Potaje by day, ramen by night. The newest project of José Manuel Leirós (aka Jota), who also runs Lola por Dios, Casa Macareno, Ostras y Puñales and fusiony La Chalá, revives the historic Bar Los Vázquez, housed in a corner building designed by Ánibal González. As always Jota has overseen the renovation of this small 60 metre space, combining traditional and contemporary elements to create a space that is both classic and stylish. The bar area inside has about half a dozen tall metal tables and chairs, outside is an ample side walk terrace with both high and low tables.
The lunchtime menu pays homage to homestyle comforting stews that change daily, as well as a good selection of snacks and starters. The zamburiñas de bellota and pringá ravioli are both must haves. In the evening the daily stews give way to a that day’s ramen dish which can be ordered spicy or mild. Mostly regional wines available, including sherries and vermouth, with friendly service.
Bread/Service Charge: 0.80€
Torneo 68
Tel
Open 12.30 – 16.0 / 20.00 – midnight Wednesday / Thursday / Sunday
13.00 – 17.00 / 20.00 – midnight Friday & Saturday
€ € € €
Food 7 | Wine 6 | Service 7 | Ambiance 8
classic gildas
gilda with smoked salmon, cheese, black olives
raw wild tuna with evoo and piparras
gilda with tuna and cheese
zamburiñas de bellota
pringá raviolis
bikini with sobrasada and gorgonzola
lunchtime stews of the day
pochas with quail, artichokes and boletus
I first met chef José Luis Pastrana in 2023 during his stint at Balbuena y Huertas where, in the space of six months, he garnered both Michelin and Repsol Sol recommendations for the restaurant before moving on to start his own project in San José de la Rinconada… Eterno. Last summer he moved back to the city centre (maintaining the Rinconada location as a more casual bistro) first in the Barrio Santa Cruz and now to this latest location in calle Zaragoza. It’s a spot I know well as it has previously been home to two old favourites, Amara and Sahumo, and the new Eterno fits right in, in both style and spirit.
The L-shaped space is divided into three cosy dining areas, the third one in front of the open kitchen. The minimalist décor is fresh and inviting and makes good use of natural materials: wood, brick and marble. There’s a short select menu, with some daily specials. Or you can opt for a “chef’s choice” tasting menu of 8 dishes, with or without a wine pairing (advance booking required). We opted for the menu but, as you can see, we weren’t able to make it all the way through (!). It was all delicious but it’s a lot of food, so be sure to go hungry for this option.
Favourite dishes included the mussel and prawn salpicón, the egg bun and white prawns and tomato, and the duck rice. Everything was beautifully presented and service was great. There is also a very good wine list. Looking forward to see how things develop for José Luis, who I believe is one of the most promising young chefs in the city.
Zaragoza 18
Tel 633 583 365
Open 13.0 – 16.00 / 20.00 – 23.00 Wednesday – Saturday
13.00 – 16.00 Sunday
€ € € €
Food 9 | Wine 9 | Service 8 | Ambiance 8
oyster y samphire
ensaladilla with tuna mechado
prawn & mussel salpicón
egg yolk bun, broken over white prawns and stewed tomato
pringá ravioli with puchero broth
duck & foie gras rice
chef José Luis Pastrana
Nuevo Mundo is a family affair with chef Ignacio Ruiz Francés at the helm and his father Pepe assisting in the kitchen, while his siblings María and Josema, along with Javier, manage the dining room. The family connection brings warmth and a personal touch to this cosy restaurant located just behind the Setas in calle Regina. There’s a bright dining area with comfortable seating and large windows that open out onto the pedestrianised street.
Almadraba bluefin tuna features prominently on the menu but there is also a good selection of starters, salads and meat dishes, along with daily specials. We especially enjoyed the tuna with salmorejo and the crispy fried artichoke flower. A good wine list and pleasant service.
Bread/Service Charge: 1.50€ PER PERSON
Regina 22
Tel 665 042 839
Open 12.00 – 16.00 / 19.00 – 23.00 Thursday – Sunday
19.00 – 23.00 Wednesday
€ € € €
Food 7 | Wine 6 | Service 6 | Ambiance 6
red tuna with salmorejo
fried artichoke flower with yuzu pearls and cream of avocado and truffle
grilled red tuna ribs
chef Ignacio Ruiz and his sister María
Inmaculada Jaramillo and Manuel Ayud, born to Spanish immigrants in the Netherlands, have lived in Andalucía for over 20 years. They opened Los Tulipanes in 2018, choosing the cuisine they grew up with, something that didn’t yet exist in Sevilla. The dining room is small but inviting, and there is also a charming back patio that’s illuminated with coloured lights at night.
The menu offers a selection of Dutch, Indonesian and Andalusian dishes. We loved the frikandel (fried sausages topped with mayo and curry ketchup) and the berenklauw (sliced meatball and onion skewer) but felt the Indonesian-style dishes we tried needed more depth of flavour. Service is casual and friendly.
Almirante Ulloa, 8
Tel. 607 698 707
Open 9.00 – 23.00 Wednesday – Saturday
9.00 – 17.00 Sunday
€ € € €
Food 6 | Wine 5 | Service 6 | Ambiance 5
Frikandel – fried Dutch sausages
Loempia – Dutch springroll with chicken & veggies
nasi goreng with fried egg and chicken skewer
Berenklauw – sliced meatball and onion skewer with satay sauce
This is the new project by restaurateur Juan Fernando Fernández; his first personal and professional venture. The space is small and attractively decorated, with both high and low tables and a few seats along the bar, which also holds the display case for fresh fish and daily cold starters. The name is a direct reference of the former name of calle Zaragoza, Calle de la Pajería (Straw Market street), and the walls are adorned with black and white photos of rural Andalucía, including Juan Fernando’s hometown of Los Palacio y Villafranca.
Both the menu is short and serviceable, with a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes. We especially liked the morcilla on toast with cured egg yolk and the bacalao, cabbage and orange salad, but the bacalao bomba arrived cold and the presa tataki was quite chewy. The wine list offers both regional and national wines, with several by the glass options. Service was warm and friendly.
Bread/Service Charge: 1.50€ PER PERSON
Zaragoza 5
Tel.854 69 39 23
Open 13.00 – 16.30 / 20.00 – midnight Wednesday – Monday
€ € € €
Food 6 | Wine 6 | Service 6 | Ambiance 6
crispy garbanzo shells
salt cod, cabbage & orange salad
bomba de bacalao with soplagaitas mayo
morcilla on toast with cured egg yolk
presa tataki with figs in PX
Bodega Góngora has reopened its Bodeguita, a stone’s throw from their original bar, on the corner of Albadera and General Polavieja. It’s an eensy spot with a small bar and a couple of tall tables inside, and a few more tables outside. There’s a light menu of cold tapas, chacinas and cheeses “para picar” but also a few stews, tostas and montaditos. When the kitchen at the Bodega isn’t too busy you can also order hot dishes off their menu.
The gildas are fabulous, try them all! We also tried the smoked sardine and an excellent toasted pringá montadito. There’s a good selection of wines, ice-cold beer and friendly service.
General Polavieja 17
Tel. 954 221 119
Open 13.00 – 17.00 Sunday – Thursday
13.00 -17.00 / 20.00 – 23.00 Friday – Saturday
€ € €
Food 6 | Wine 5 | Service 7 | Ambiance 6
gildas x3: matrimonio; braseada with artichoke & piquillo pepper; anchovy
smoked sardine with green tomato jam on crispy puff pastry cracker
morcilla de hígado
spicy chorizo and blue cheese montadito
pringá montadito
barman Pedro
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