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Eating in Sevilla
Sevilla is considered as the gastronomic centre of Andalusia. Sevillian cuisine has been influenced by Moorish traditions and it’s characterized for being light and surprisingly tasty. The ingredients used in Sevillian cuisine are products from surrounding provinces, including seafood, pork and other varieties of meat.
Sevilla has many places to eat and for all budgets; local specialties are considered as attractions of the city and include fried or grilled seafood, grilled and stewed meat, and a sandwich known as “Serranito”, which is a popular version of fast food. Typical sweet cakes, salads, potatoes, and wines.
Some of the most popular dishes of Sevillian cuisine are:
- Gazpacho Andaluz (Andalusian Gazpacho): A cold soup made of bread, tomato, cucumber, garlic, olive oil, paprika and vinegar.
- Serranito: It’s a warm sandwich made up of bread, pork or chicken, ham and pepper. It’s prepared in Andalusia.
- Tortilla Española: It’s cooked in olive oil and features fried, thinly-sliced potatoes together with eggs; sometimes you can add vegetables.
- Cocido Andaluz: Its preparation is similar to that of the traditional “cocido”; it’s full of garbanzos and selected meats.
- Vino de Jerez: A traditional drink served during April festival.
- Torta de aceite: Its ingredients are wheat flour, almonds, sesame seeds and anise, the most important ingredient is the extra virgin olive oil; this dessert is the healthiest of the Mediterranean cuisine.
- Alfajor: It’s a group of cookies glued with sweet filling.
- Rabo de Toro: It’s a typical dish from Cordoba, but according to the Andalusian recipe.
Sevilla offers a wide range of places where to eat, such as: Casa Robles that was initially a winery and now it’s a successful chain of restaurants; they offer a great collection of wines, a variety of deserts and main courses. The “Corral del Agua” is a romantic place tricky to find; besides the lovely atmosphere you can enjoy delicious dishes because they’re specialized in traditional courses. La Estrella is a historic restaurant specialized in Sevillian tapas.
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