Oloroso / Philly's Trendy Spanish Restaurant Review πͺπΈβ¨
π 1121 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 π° Around $80 per person Tried this popular Philly spot β Oloroso β and it was a great experience! Hereβs my food breakdown: π Charred Eggplant (TAPAS) β 5/5 My favorite dish! The eggplant skin is charred to black, giving a smoky aroma, while the inside stays tender and juicy. Topped with fresh veggies and scallions in a sweet, slightly gingery sauce. The mix of crisp, slightly bitter greens and soft, smoky eggplant is creative and layered in flavor β and very fairly priced! π₯ Paella Oloroso β 3.5/5 (my husband gives it 5/5!) My husband is a paella fanatic β heβs had it in Spain, in China, and makes it himself. I thought it was decent, but not better than his homemade version π. He loved it though β shrimp were fresh, clams were tender. Felt a bit pricey for what it was. π Coca Blanca (TAPAS) β Oyster Mushroom Pizza β 4.5/5 Brick-oven pizza with that signature soft-yet-crispy texture. The mushrooms were delicious, and a dash of chili powder really brightened the flavors. A win for mushroom lovers! π Grilled Octopus β 3/5 Many on Xiaohongshu rave about this, but I thought it was just okay. The octopus was a bit tough and had a mushy texture inside β not super fresh tasting. Seasoning was complex though β my husband loved it and finished all the sauce! π¦ Lobster & Avocado (TAPAS β Daily Special) β 4/5 Two of my favorite ingredients β hard to mess up. It was fine β crispy toast, decent flavor, but nothing surprising. Probably not a must-order at a restaurant. If you love this combo, maybe try Lukeβs Lobster instead. #PhillyFood #WhatToEatInPhilly #PhillyEats #FoodReview #Philadelphia #HiddenGem