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Orford Saloon
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Along this stretch of Orford Road is a quaint little strip of shops and restaurants that forms an oasis in the urban landscape. Among them, Orford Saloon brings a splash of colour to a building that was once a ‘Gentlemen’s hairdressers’ of the same name. Gentle mauves and reds, exposed brick and warm-coloured woods create a cosy, laid-back atmosphere. Locals sit around the tile-topped tables, enjoying a traditional tapas menu that’s well above average. The array of specials including crisp, fried cuttlefish with delightfully fresh own-made aïoli. Not seen enough on Spanish menus here, the perky salpicón de marisco was a delight with its contrast of crunchy vegetables and tender seafood hunks. Creamy lentil stew with slivers of chorizo was packed with meaty flavour and proved to be the perfect accompaniment to a bottle of Mahou. Besides Spanish beers, sherries, juices and good coffee, there’s an extensive selection of Spanish wines. For seekers of high-quality Spanish food at a fair price, this gem warrants a detour.
Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2009
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- 32 Orford Road, Walthamstow, E17 9NJ
- Area: Walthamstow
- Tel: 020 8503 6542
- Category: Spanish
- Travel: Walthamstow Central tube/rail
- Times: Tapas served 6-10.30pm Tue-Fri; noon-3pm, 6-10.30pm Sat; noon-5pm, 6-9.30pm Sun
- Price: Tapas £3.50-£10.50. Set meal £10.50 per person (minimum 2) paella
- Credit cards: MC, V
- Services:
- Child facilities: Babies and children admitted
- Disabled: toilet
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Good food, friendly staff, generous portions and fair price. I wish I had known about this place sooner!
I really like this place, and we've been 5 or 6 times now.
The food is lovely.
They have always been really nice to our 1 year old baby, and helped make room for the buggy when we bring him in.
There's a nice atmosphere.
And it's really well priced.
By far my favourite restaurant in Walthamstow, though my girlfriend prefers La Ruga, opposite.
And really they're the only two worth contemplating in the village (the Windmill portugese place down the market is also nice and friendly).
We are regulars here. Went again Saturday lunch time. Once again it was fabulous. All the staff are wonderful and we have never had a bad experience in any way what so ever.
I must say never had any of the staff being rude, never, they are always very friendly an helpful!
I love this place - the food is wonderful, never had a bad meal - lovely little restaurant and great atmospherek, owners lovely and very accomodating, only member of staff comes across slightgly rude and disinterested - don't think I need to say which one for anyone who has ever been! But don't let them put you off - Great value for money - exceptional food.
What's not to love about this great local Tapas Bar! Long may it be around.
What more can I say, just a wonderful place all round. Great food, great wine, great service and very chilled out and relaxing, love it.
I have just come back from a meal with work colleagues, I am afraid that whilst the food was good, the staff were disinterested and dismissive of my group. I had to ask for my receipt after paying which had been put in the bin and was not offered my change. I will not be going back. Shame as the place has a nice ambience and good food.