Restaurants

Its no surprise that the restaurant arm of the renowned Spanish delicatessen turns out first-rate tapas, which make the best of Brindisas fine imports. These are married with fresh, seasonal produce from closer to home, in a frequently changing menu. Dishes such as asparagus with duck egg, serrano ham and romesco sauce, or battered hake with morcilla and red-pepper coulis, perfectly illustrate the unfussy cooking that lets the ingredients do the talking. Theres also a superb list of Spanish wines to please every taste as well as most budgets. The only problem is that, despite its auspicious Borough Market location and stylish design, the restaurant lacks space; it gets rammed very quickly, and you may have to wait at length for a table (bookings arent taken). Service, it must be said, is also sometimes compromised as a result. Still, you can make do by sipping sherries at the bar and working up an appetite as you watch the glorious plates pour forth from the open kitchen.

Time Out Eating & Drinking Guide 2008