La Mediterranea Restaurante — Restaurant in Seville

Title: A Culinary Voyage to Sevilla's Heart: La Mediterránea Reviewed

Upon a whimsical yet calculated choice, I found myself at the heart of Sevilla, ready to delve into the culinary realm that is La Mediterránea. Nestled at C. San Fernando, 23, the restaurant stands a mere half a kilometer from the awe-inspiring Catedral de Sevilla, beckoning the curious and the hungry alike. Though the depths of its history remain somewhat veiled, its location in a city so steeped in history suggests a narrative worth a tale. The restaurant seems to have embraced the essence of Sevilla, offering a menu that resonates with the local flavors.

As British punctuality would have it, I arrived promptly, eager to commence the gastronomic exploration. The polite albeit slightly tardy service nudged the anticipation further. The ambiance, a delicate blend of conviviality and tradition, was momentarily disrupted by the enthusiastic chatter resonating through the space.

To whet the appetite, a serving of Croqueta de Cola de Toro graced the table, exuding an aroma that promised a delightful sojourn into Sevilla's culinary tradition. Each bite was a melodious tune of textures and flavors, a prelude to the main course that awaited.

As tradition demands, Rabo de Toro was the choice for the main course. The dish arrived with a presentation reminiscent of a painter's final stroke on a masterpiece. The flavor, a complex narrative of Sevilla's love for hearty and authentic cuisine, was a testament to the culinary heritage that La Mediterránea aspires to represent.

The harmonious journey through the regional flavors was punctuated by a glass of local Tinto, which, despite a slight delay in its arrival, offered a rich, velvety companion to the robust flavors on the plate.

The grand finale, a Tarta de Queso, was a sweet adieu to the culinary voyage. The dessert, albeit a divergence from the meaty narrative, was a sweet, tender close to a meal that echoed the heartbeats of Sevilla.

Though the wait for the wine and the bill nudged the patience a tad, the overall experience was akin to reading a well-penned novel with a slightly hurried ending. The narrative was rich, the characters (dishes) were well developed, and the setting was quintessentially Sevilla. The only footnote would be the service, which could use a touch of promptness to match the rhythm of the culinary narrative unfolding at the table.

La Mediterránea, with its charming locale and a menu that whispers the tales of Sevilla's culinary heritage, offers a dining experience that, despite minor service hiccups, remains etched in memory as a delightful encounter with Sevilla's...

from start to finish, I feel like we have totally had our pants down. We started by going to the toilet which I found really messy. There was a bright orange cloth and a bottle of bleach under the sink in view for all. We ordered the BOOMBOOM prawn which was un edible. We also ordered a €17 salad Mediterranean salad which had one prawn and one pineapple piece that cost €16. when I looked at the photograph online there was about seven prawns, walnuts and a beautiful sauce. This did not appear on our plate so I told the waiter and hopefully he's taking it off the bill . I wouldn't have fed that to my cat. after everybody had finished their meal, I then waited for my beautiful sea-bass that came so unpresented slapped on the plate with a few chips around the side. I don't think the chef was in tonight and the cleaner stepped in to help out. I can't fault the staff. we had no knives we had plastic plates and no salt and pepper. I would not recommend...

My husband and me chose the restaurant based on its high ratings on Google and The Fork. We made a reservation through The Fork and arrived a few minutes before our reserved time. We were promptly seated and ordered a Sangria, a Pepsi, and a seafood paella. We waited 30 minutes for our drinks. We had to ask another waiter to bring the drinks because it seemed our original waiter had forgotten our order. We then waited another 10 minutes for the drinks. The paella for two (36 euros) arrived after 50 minutes. The food was tasty, but we don't think it was worth the price. We asked for the bill, but no one came. We had to get up and go to the counter to pay. The bill was incorrect, as they charged us for 'pan y picos,' which we did not consume. I asked them to correct the bill, and it came to a total of 42.40 euros. The service was very disappointing. Slow service, unprepared staff. The food is overpriced...