Albidaya

If a fusion of Andalucian and Arabian flavours appeals to you, this simple restaurant, located beneath an arcade providing access to a residential building could be a good option. Albidaya, an Arabic word that could be translated as “the beginning”, is the first stand-alone personal venture for Ismael Abderrahaman (in the kitchen) and Jorge Seco (front of house and sommelier), both of whom have extensive experience in the restaurant sector. Their cuisine is centred around a market-inspired seasonal menu that changes weekly and features contemporary dishes that showcase interesting influences from Moroccan cooking (we particularly enjoyed the red tuna with marinated aubergine). A wine-pairing option is available, and almost all the wines on the menu are available by the glass.