La Barca de Calderón — Restaurant in Seville

I had the most unforgettable dinner on the evening of my wedding proposal, and it was truly magical. The restaurant's location, right on the bank of the river, provided a breathtaking backdrop with a marvelous landscape that set the perfect atmosphere for such a special occasion.

Food: The dinner was exceptional. I savored some delicious meat that was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor and tenderness. Every bite was a delight. Paired with the delectable meat, I enjoyed a glass of lovable wine that perfectly complemented the meal.

Atmosphere: The atmosphere was simply gorgeous. Dining by the river, with the serene water and stunning views, created a romantic and picturesque setting. It was the ideal spot for a memorable evening.

Service: A special mention goes to Mel, our waiter, who went above and beyond with her service. She was incredibly helpful, joyful, and kind, adding an extra touch of warmth and care to our dining experience. Mel's attentive service made the evening even more special.

Overall Experience: From the exquisite food and wine to the enchanting riverside location and outstanding service, everything was perfect. This dinner was a highlight of a very special day, and I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience in a beautiful setting. Thank you, Mel, for making our evening...

The one star is for the staff who has multi language skills and being polite.

Regarding to the food, octopus was well cooked, seasoning was basic and lacking of the octopus taste “itself”. It’s really plain compared to the price and the type of restaurant. I would expect higher or higher quality of the seafood. Sangria has 4 big chunks of ice cubes which contained much less liquor in it and cost 7.5€.

The worst was there were 3 people at upwind and smoking. Even the ashes came to my plate with the wind. The staff should have asked those smokers to move other tables instead staff came asks me if I would like to change the seat. If I am not wrong, by the law it’s prohibited to smoke in the terrace even and outdoor area at the restaurant/bar/cafe. This has ruined the whole meal and experience. I would not recommend the food nor the place.

To reply to you from your answer,

First of all, The other guests were sitting on the first table of upwind site Doesn’t matter where we change the table, wind would bring the smoke and ashes to everyone. Second, we arrived first and again I think it should be the smoker who should move to somewhere at the very end of downwind. What you said are just excuses!

Regarding to the smoking regulation, let’s see what will the authorities do on what you meant smoking is acceptable at...

Food: First time I had tuna tartare, and I didn’t like it at all, but I can’t say if it was bad or good. To me, it needed a bit more flavor(more seasoning/soy sauce), but people who eat it regularly might argue that it’s supposed to be eaten with its natural flavors. Among the best grilled octopus I’ve ever had. really good croquettes.

Service: would never return here because of the service. The lady who sat us down at the table was incredibly nice. The guy who served us barely spoke any English, and seemed displeased with the interaction with us. Asked for recommendations, but we were given none. Asked for clarifications about the food we were going to order, we were given wrong explanations. Asked for the food in a specific order, but we received it however he decided. Clearly he had an issue with us personally, because he went to check on all the other tables he was servicing except our own.

Atmosphere: Place looks good, nothing spectacular, but couldn’t enjoy anything because of the poor service.

We were having high hopes of this place, as it was our last dinner in Seville, but it actually ruined our evening.

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