To start we tried the "Burrata Salad", a special recommended to us by the waiter. The deliciously creamy cheese came alongside crunchy baby carrots, sweet tomatoes, roquette lettuce and the topper of radish crisps gave the dish the extra texture it required. The dish was balanced, unusual and light.
The restaurant took basic to brilliant with our next nibbles, "Croquetas de Jamón" and "Foie Bonbons". The croquettes melted in your mouth and the faint trace of truffle was an original take on a Spanish classic. Our bonbons were rushed out to us straight from the fryer and we were advised to eat them in one mouthful. The small parcels provided a warm explosion of flavour and the balsamic twist really complimented the rich foie taste.
For our main course we ordered two omelettes, the "Velazqueña" and the "Spinach and Prawn Tortilla". Again, we saw urgency in the staff as they rushed them out fresh from the pan and served them on to our plates alongside some warm chapatas and the obligatory alioli (garlic mayonnaise). The Velazqueña was the best tortilla I have ever tried (and I've tried a lot), gooey in the middle with the subtle sweetness of the onions cutting through the potato and egg mixture - absolutely exquisite. The Spinach and Prawn omelette was a little confused, although the dash of lemon juice worked nicely I'm not sure the sultanas fitted into the dish.
Our dessert of frozen yoghurt with fig jam was a comforting way to end a splendid meal and the offer of a complimentary pacharán (a traditional Spanish liqueur) didn't go unrecognised. A real treat, good atmosphere and honest food.
Price: 34€ per person.
Service: ☆☆☆☆
Food: ☆☆☆☆☆
Decor: ☆☆☆☆
www.lastortillasdegabino.com
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