ESCONDIDO TAPAS AND WINE

BEST FOR Sharing plates. FOOD The chalkboard menu changes seasonally, but certain favourites always remain, such as the scrumptious zuppli and the sticky riblet. Look out for the silken mac and cheese studded with chorizo, crispy beer-battered fish cakes with orange-and-ginger mayonnaise, deconstructed pulled pork burritos, honey-and-lime chicken wings, arancini and zucchini fritti with fragrant tzatziki. Great larger sharing plates are available too, which include gorgeous fresh whole fish (depending on the catch of the day), paella and meat platters – the options are vast. DRINKS The wine list is magnificent and is definitely worth visiting for. There is a fabulous wine cellar packed to the brim with exciting offerings. Also a full bar with a variety of great cocktails and beers. SERVICE Attentive and friendly. AMBIENCE The space is cosy. A great bar and cellar lend themselves well to the tapas concept. (JP)