Spanish food is every bit as much a delight as French or Italian but, unfortunately, to experience it authentically and away from the tourist trail you have to commit yourself to the most ridiculous eating hours on the face of the planet. So when an opportunity arises in your own country or at least its neighbour, Scotland, it is worth a dabble.
We were not disappointed with our tapas at Cafe Andaluz in St Vincents Place. The crowds which filled the place only minutes after our arrival spoke eloquently of its reputation. Between us we had six varieties served in portions which were not small. My partner was particularly delighted with his black pudding and onion marmalade. I was surprised my mushrooms on toast were not warmer.
Dessert was a masterpiece of flavour but not strictly a pavlova. Pavlova is not made by putting a meringue near some raspberries. This otherwise successful project seemed to have missed out its construction phase.
With the special offers at lunchtime keeping the price to a remarkably restrained £27 for two including soft drinks it might be worth avoiding the higher evening prices.
4/5 for ambience, quality and the components of a pavlova.
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