All reader reviews by roym

El Faro

I get the feeling that most tapas bars in london fall short of authenticity partly thanks to our own laziness but if you're looking for the real deal el faro is it. Everything about our evening here was spot on. The plate of ham although quite pricey was the best cured meat ive ever eaten and my wifes chorizo was also delightful. We opted to go for the standard starter-main meal which meant that i might have missed out on trying the famed suckling pig pork belly confit which was also on the starter/tapas list were it not for the extremely helpful waitress who brought us a small taster version of the dish to try. An all too rare example of thoughtful service which guaranteed a return visit. Our mains (Cod with white beans for me, baby lambs leg for the lady) were equally enjoyable, accompanied by a top value £20 bottle of red which was recommended by the staff. The wine list is pretty extensive but again we simply said what we liked and disliked and were directed to the Care 2005. it the wrong side of london from where we live but i can't wait to return.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 8