Aguadulce Restaurant

THE BEST SERVICE EVER!!!! The guy went to the shop to get my Evian. How great is that for above and beyond. The food is amazing!!! I’m Spanish and remember tapas from Madrid, and they have nailed it. I would wholeheartedly recommend that you round off your day / evening at this place. So quaint a hidden gem, and that’s what your looking for.

Just off the main seafront is Agua Dulce, it looks like any of the other restaurants in that particular area, but if you look closely, there is a difference. The place is packed, no matter what the day. We tried getting a table on Sunday evening and were told there’d be nothing before 10pm, instead we agreed to a lunch booking at 1pm. It may have been quiet when we got there but it filled up quickly. We opted for tapas, followed by a black squid ink paella for two, shared between the 3 of us. Turns out we ordered the perfect amount of food. Calamari, shark steak, octopus, the seafood was great but completely blown out of the water by the garlic prawns. Meat of black pudding and pork stew, with a single vegetable dish of ratatouille, went down great as well (never had boiled egg on ratatouille, but will be repeating the experience!). The paella arrived (be aware, it’s a 40 minute wait, these things are done fresh!) and looked beautiful, the black rice mixed with various seafood, with 6 shrimp on top, pink against the dark backdrop. We ate nearly all of it, calling defeat towards the end. The service was attentive and the price not one that would break the bank. We really wanted to return!

Called in here by chance. We were looking at menu outside and inside looked deserted. Some customers were just leaving and said we wouldn't be disappointed. Charming host. Great menu. Oxtail was delicious. Small complaint beer sold in 2/3 of a pint. As anitger review commented music is good but decor unusual. Highly recommended