El Colmado — Restaurant in Bristol

The man who runs/owns this store was sent by the gods to provide food to us mere mortals. He is Prometheus, bearer of fire. Every time I’ve gone in here, it doesn’t matter what I’m looking for, he’s either had it, or knows exactly where to get it. I was trying to find smoked sausage for jambalaya that I wanted to make, and the smoked chorizo he sold me absolutely made the dish. Even if you don’t like Spanish food, walking in to this shop is how you buy yourself a little bit of sunshine on an otherwise grey...

Great selection of manchego cheese - truffle manchego and rosemary manchego were top off my list! They also have homemade croquettes. Best of all was the warm welcome, friendly service and advice - thank you I will definitely be back. I was only after manchego cheese and olive oil but will be back to have a longer...

Has more than you might think! If you can't find what you are looking for just ask the friendly guy on the counter and he will usually either have it somewhere or will get hold of it for you. Just recently started to serve tapas, but I have yet to try it. It's on...