Los Coloniales — Restaurant in Seville

Had high hopes for this place based on reviews. Can't remember the last time I had such a bad meal. Queued outside. It was a while before we realised we needed to put our names on a list on the blackboard. And we didn't realise until after our 30 minute wait it was for outside seating only. We didn't want to join another queue again so we took the table when it finally became free. We were disappointed there weren't any prawns/ gambas on the menu. We ordered cuttlefish, patatas bravas, battered hake and a beef dish. We asked the waiter if it was big as it was a £22€ dish and whether it was too much for two. He said no. We were given some bread in a basket, individually wrapped. It was completely brittle. Inedible. We ordered some quails egg on crostini first. That was tasty. One each on the small sized tapas. But luke warm. The patatas bravas tapas dish came second. Virtually cold. Then the cuttlefish which was hot and delicious. The battered hake was warm. But the batter was dreadful. It was so thick, soggy, and after trying a few pieces we contemplated sending it back. We tried to pick bits of hake out but it was all stuck to the batter. Then the beef came. It was on a big oval plate on a huge bed on potatoes and we couldn't understand why the waiter hasn't explained this when we asked about the size of the dish. We tried the beef and it was appalling. We couldn't chew it it was so grizzly. It had a revolting sour taste. It had obviously been cooked in some sort of vinegary sauce. We tried to eat some more but aside the awful taste it was so chewy we had to spit it out. I ended up throwing most of it to a dog wandering nearby. We were so disappointed in the experience (though the verdejo was good) and went home hoping for better at our next restaurant meal the...

The venue itself is in a lovely spot and the interior feels authentic- it’s very cool. However, the staff are simply terrible. Extremely rude, impatient and practically aggressive. Shouting loudly, coming to you in their own time after they’ve finished conversing (yelling) between one another. The waiter walked off before I’d finished ordering - probably in protest to me trying my best to order in Spanish. Tbh, the waitress looked like she was having a breakdown - chain smoking and downing her beer, trying her best not to help (or even acknowledge) customers. You would think, with that level of arrogance, the food would be good. By far the worst food we’ve had in Sevilla - oily and flavourless. Whoever thinks this tapas is good, clearly hasn’t visited the many fantastic tapas places available in the area. I feel sorry for them. Unfortunately it was a Monday and choices were extremely limited- and the many positive reviews persuaded us to try. God knows who’s reviewing that place positively. All in all disappointing, but also quite comical - we managed to bond with other guests over the ridiculousness of the situation. Deary me! Okay if you’re desperate. But if there are other options- don’t bother...

Good but not great. One of the most recommended spots in Seville which unfortunately for Los Coloniales I think set the bar too high.

We arrived without a booking (I’m not even sure you can book) and our name was popped on a chalk board. We didn’t have to wait too long for a seat on the terrace, maybe 20mins. The waitress would call out a name maybe twice. We saw several people leave the area while waiting for their table and if they weren’t present when their name was called they were taken off the list. A few people unfortunately missed their tables. It was a firm system but seemed to work.

The menu is extensive as is the wine list. As all the other reviews mentioned the almond chicken is delicious. However, we did find the other dishes ok, but nothing spectacular. The salad was incredibly large in size. The bravas were average. Having said this the cost was very low for such a popular spot.

Service was very fast. I would call the waitress firm but fair.

It’s a spot to visit with nice atmosphere on the terrace, but don’t be devastated if...