Sotano Charcuterie & Bar

An intimate almost exclusive feel to the ambience, greeted at the door and all service was extremely friendly and professional. Cocktails on point and a good selection of draughts available. Even made a great whiskey sour on request. Started with the artisan bread which was delicious and came with balsamic glaze and oil - I would have preferred a mojo verde which would have been in keeping with the Spanish theme but was never the less well presented and tasty. Then opting for the pork pate with cherries which seems a strange mix but in fact the subtle flavour of the cherry plays on the palate nicely. We then ordered the cheese croquettes- these are incredible!!! Perfectly round parcels of delicious queso served at a great temperature simply melted in the mouth. Followed by the Spanish black pudding - not one for me personally though the taste is there the texture was relatively gooey this may be subjective but I’m used to more bite with black pudding, again tasty but could be improved. Up next was the calamari- again incredible… probably the best cooked calamari I have ever had and the saffron and dill aioli really works. Albondigas / meatballs after the squid - the meatballs were nice but I was expecting a hint at least of spice e.g smoked paprika or smoked chilli in the sauce which was average and could definitely be livened up to make a real statement dish. The steak came soon after and Cooked pink it was delicious tender and extremely flavourful, could have ate that four times over a real star of the menu. Patatas bravas accompanied the steak and crispy fluffy and light were the order of the day a punchy garlic aioli and an earthy wild sauce rounded off another beatiful offering. Had no room for pudding but if you’re looking for a great intimate friendly tapas experience in York I think you would do well to find better. Fairly priced I would definitely eat here again it felt authentic and made with pride.

So much better than the first. It was slightly salty first time round, but this time has been so good! Great treat out!👍🏼👍🏼

Good vibes and cocktails, also the staff was friendly. We will definitely come back another time.

Absolutely outstanding food and service. Fred was so professional and warm. Food .... Oh my days..... Amazing! Pork special was to die for 🥰 I'm gluten free and there's loads to pick from. Definitely recommend. This was out second time visiting, first in 2019. Couldn't visit York without coming here x

Tasty tapas, black pudding balls, prawns and pork with rosemary and salt the highlights. Let down by some other guests just in there for a drink who were going to the bar upstairs after.