TapasPESCADOS Y MARISCOS (fish and sea food)

1. CALAMARES A LA ROMANASquid rings coated in flour and a touch of paprika, served with a squeeze of lemon.

£5.95

2. PESCADITOS A LA ROMANAWhitebait coated in flour and shallow fried until golden brown, served with aioli.

£5.25

3. MEJILLONES A LA MARINERA ‘Shell on’ mussels cooked in a classic garlic, white wine and cream sauce.

£5.95

4. GAMBAS AL AJILLO Tiger prawns peeled and cooked in a garlic, chilli and white wine sauce.

£6.75

5. SALMÓN CON TOMATE Y NATAPieces of salmon cooked with lemon zest in a creamy tomato sauce

£5.95

6. SARDINAS REBOZADASSardine fillets lightly floured pan fried until golden brown, served with a tomato salsa and aioli

£5.25

7. CROQUETAS DE CANGREJOSpecial recipe croquettes of fresh crab, spring onions and creamy potato

coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried£6.25

8. SELECCIÓN DE PESCADO FRITOBeer battered white fish, salmon, tiger prawns and floured squid rings ,

served with a squeeze of lemon juice and aioli£7.25

VERDURAS Y QUESOS (vegetables and cheeses)20. CROQUETAS DE PATATAS

Special recipe croquettes of potato, spring onion and sour cream, bread crumbedand cooked until golden brown.

£4.35

21. OLIVAS Marinated black and green Spanish olives

£3.25

22. ESPARRAGOS Y QUESO Asparagus spears baked with the famous manchego cheeses

£5.95

23. TORTILLA DE PATATAS The classic Spanish omelette, free range eggs cooked with sliced potatoes and white onions

£4.95

24. PISTO Spanish ratatouille of diced peppers and white onions cooked with smoked paprika and white wine

£3.75

25. PATATAS BRAVAS Seasoned potatoes roasted in olive oil, served in the classic bravas spicy tomato sauce

£3.95

26. CHAMPINONES AL AJILLO Sliced mushrooms cooked in olive oil and roasted garlic

£3.95

27. BROCHETA DE QUESO DE CABRADiced tomatoes, red onions, chilli and goats cheese served on toasted crusty bread

£4.25

28. PIMENTOS PIQUILLOS Piquillo peppers(spicy Spanish pepper) stuffed with manchego cheese,

bread crumbed and deep fried until golden brown£5.75

29. CHAMPIÑONES RELLENOSMushrooms stuffed with ‘Spanish cheese’ and garlic, baked in the oven then topped

with a refreshing salsa£4.25

30. SELECCIÓN DE QUESO A selection of Spanish cheeses

£6.95

31. VERDURAS EN SALSA DE JEREZ Sliced asparagus, peppers and aubergine cooked in a light sherry sauce

£5.95

32. PAN CATALÁNDiced Spanish tomato and spring onion dressed with fine Spanish olive oil

served on toasted crusty bread£3.95

AVES Y CARNES (meats and poultry)40. CARNE DE CERDO CHORIZO Y FRIJOLESA hearty pork loin, chorizo and white bean casserole

£5.95

41. ALBÓNDIGAS A LA RIOJA‘Rioja’s’ famous meatballs, made with beef and pork mince, peppers,

onions and smoked paprika, served in a vine tomato sauce£5.95

42. HÍGADOS DE POLLOChicken livers sautéed with onions and sultanas, deglazed with a fine sherry

£4.25

43. POLLO AL AJILLO Pieces of succulent chicken cooked in a lemon garlic and white wine sauce

£5.45

44. POLLO DE PISTO Pieces of succulent chicken marinated in smoked paprika cookedin a Spanish ratatouille of diced peppers and Spanish onions

£5.45

45. CROQUETAS DE POLLOSpecial recipe croquettes of chicken, wild mushrooms and potato,

coated in breadcrumbs and cooked until golden brown£4.95

46. MORCILLA CON PATATAS Y HUEVO DE CODORNIZSlices of potato poached in a hearty chicken stock, sautéed

Spanish black pudding topped with a fried quails egg£5.95

47. COSTILLAS DE CERDO A LA BARBACOAPork ribs slow roasted in Rioja’s secret recipe sauce

£5.95

48. CERDO A LA MILANESA CON HUEVO DE CODORNIZ Breaded tenderized pork served on a spicy tomato sauce topped with a delicate quails egg

£5.75

49. POLLO A LA MILANESA CON TOCINOBreaded tenderized chicken served on a bed of cos lettuce served with crispy pancetta

£5.75

50. MEJILLA DE BUEYOx cheek braised in Rioja wine

£6.25

51. SOLOMILLOSirloin steak pieces in a sweetened chilli jus

£7.75

JAMONES Y EMBUTIDOS (hams and sausages)60. JAMÓN SERRANO

The popular cured Spanish ham£6.95

61. CHORIZO AL VINO TINTO Sliced chorizo cooked in Rioja Faustina

£5.75

62. SALCHICHÓNSpanish sausage seasoned with black pepper, scored and cooked

on the grill for that smokey flavour£5.25

63. CROQUETAS DE CHORIZOSpecial recipe croquettes of chorizo, roasted peppers and potato, bread crumbed and

deep fried until golden brown£4.95

64. ESPÁRRAGOS Y JAMÓNAsparagus spears wrapped in the finest quality Serrano ham, baked

with white wine, butter and lemon zest£6.95

65. SELECCIÓN DE JAMONES A “LA RIOJA” A mixture of Spanish cured meats

£6.95

We also have a selection ofseasonal and daily specials available.

Ask your waiter for detailswhen you order.

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Main Menu

Vegetarian Gluten Free

10% discretionary service charge on tables of 8 or moreGV

PAELLASAll paellas are cooked and served in the traditional paella pan

Half portions of all paella dishes are available

70. PAELLA DE MARISCOS Seafood paella, fresh salmon, cod, squid and tiger prawns and saffron infused rice

£15.25 Half portion £9.95

71. PAELLA DE CARNE Meat paella, tender pieces of chicken, pork , sirloin steak, spicy chorizo

cooked with saffron infused rice£15.25 Half portion £9.95

72. PAELLA DE VERDURAS Mixed vegetable paella, peppers, onions, aubergines and courgettes

cooked with saffron infused rice£12.25 Half portion £8.95

PLATOS PRINCIPALES (MAIN MEALS)All served with a choice of one side dish

80. SOLOMILLO8oz sirloin steak seasoned with rosemary and thyme, cooked to your liking,

served with a choice of sauce:Rioja jus, Blue cheese sauce, Pepper sauce

£17.95

82. PECHUGA DE POLLO CON ESPÁRRAGOSSucculent chicken breast served on an asparagus cream sauce

made with a light chicken stock£13.50

83. FILLETE DE SALMON CON VERDURASGrilled fillet of ‘skin on’ salmon served on a bed of roasted Mediterranean

vegetables and a lemon cream sauce.£12.95

PLATOS SUBLIMENTARIOS (SIDES)90. SEASONAL VEGETABLES

£3.25

91. FRENCH FRIES £2.25

92. HOMEMADE CHUNKY CHIPS£2.95

93. BOWL OF BREAD£2.00

94. ROASTED PEPPERS £2.95

95. CHORIZO MASH £2.95

ENSALADAS (salads)100. ENSALADA SENCILLA

Tuna flakes, boiled egg, romaine lettuce, red onion, Spanish ripe tomatoes andblack olives dressed with red wine vinegar, lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil

£4.95

101. ENSALADA DE ATÚNDiced cucumber, red onion dressed with chopped coriander and lime

£3.75

102. ENSALADA DE RUCOLA LA Y PARMESANORocket and parmesan salad with cherry tomatoes

£4.25

103. ENSALADA DE TOMATE A mixed tomato salad

£3.25

104. ENSALADA CON CHORIZO Warm chorizo and pepper salad

£6.35

105. ENSALADA VERDE Romaine lettuce, curly endive, lambs lettuce, spring onion and cucumber

dressed with red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil£3.75

MENU DE NIÑOS (CHILDS MENU)110. MEDALLONES DE PESCADO

Breaded white fish served with French fries£3.55

111. MEDALLONES DE POLLOBreaded strips of chicken served with French fries

£3.55

112. TORTILLA Classic omelette with a choice of filling

CheeseHam

MushroomBell pepper£4.95

113. ALBONDIGASMeatballs in tomato sauce served with French fries

£4.95

114. PASTAS CON TOMATEPenne pasta in tomato or cream sauce with a choice of topping

CheeseHam

MushroomBell pepper£3.95

115. TAPAS PEQUEÑAS‘Tiny tapas’, a choice of three tapas dishes from the menu,

just made smaller for smaller appetites

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