For the Love of...: ...Casa Román (Sevilla)

Overall - 9/10
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Food - 9/10
Service - 8/10
Ambiance - 9/10

Plaza de los Venerables 1  
Seville, Spain 41004 
954 228 483

If you've seen our previous post on Tapas Tips you'll know that we spent a lot of time trying to find good tapas places throughout our journey. Of all the suggestions that we came up with, this place met all the criteria. Nestled in the narrow winding streets of the Jewish Quarter this restaurant has been in operation since 1934 likely due to the honest and delicious food it has been serving at very reasonable prices. Sitting outside on a wooden stool enjoying the warm Seville evening with such great food has been one of the best memories of our entire trip.   

Below are some of the dishes we sampled during our numerous visits: 

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

This Iberico ham is from the black footed pig which is fed exclusively on a diet of acorns. The meat has a pleasant nuttiness that is very unique

Queso Viejo de Oveja

Aged goat cheese, was a firm nutty cheese that was similar to manchego

Chorizo Ibérico 

Spicy chorizo sausage made from Iberico pork

Caña de lomo Ibérico

Cured loin of Iberian pork

Young goats cheese

Pimientos asados caseros

Roasted red peppers, had a sweet and smokey flavour that was great smeared on crusty bread

Boquerones en vinagre

Anchovies marinated in vinegar, was unlike the typical salty anchovies we have here, they're more subtle in flavour and less fishy  

Choco frito

Deep fried cuttle fish, was crispy tender and fill of cuttle fish flavour

Bacalao frito

Deep fried salt cod, was moist and fresh tasting

Salmorejo

Refreshing chilled tomato soup similar to gazpacho but thicker and served with ham which added a rich meaty flavour

Costillitas de cerdo Ibérico a la plancha

Grilled iberian pork ribs, were simply seasoned with course salt and pepper allowing the intense pork flavour to shine

Estofado de carrillada Ibérica 

Iberian pork cheek stew, was slowly braised resulting in perfectly tender pork and delicious sauce

Tortillas de jamón

Iberian ham omlet, was the perfect combination of salty ham and fluffy egg

Entrecot de ternera con patatas

Grilled rib eye steak, grilled to medium rare and seasoned simply with course salt

Arroz con leche and Café Solo

Rice pudding and espresso, were the perfect way to finish off the night

Our friendly waiter who we got to know well over the course of 5 meals!