This gastronomic oasis, located along a busy pedestrianised street in the historic quarter of Cádiz, will definitely leave its mark thanks to its contemporary take on some of the more hidden aspects of the city’s cuisine over its 3,000-year history.
The decorative combination of stone (also used on the walls), brick and white-toned walls also extends to the small tables by the kitchen to induce a sense of calm that provides the perfect habitat for chef Léon Griffioen (originally from the Netherlands) and his wife Paqui Márquez (sommelier and front of house) to showcase their skills. The cuisine is centred around two exclusive tasting menus (Cotinusa and Erytheia) which provide an insight into the flavours of Cádiz’s cuisine from a contemporary perspective, revealing specific aspects of its history through the region’s very best ingredients. What’s on offer? The ‘navazo’-grown vegetables, the Almadraba tuna, the sea bream, their curious tribute to ‘Candié’ eggnog...