Julie Knott

Judging by the number of people lined up as it opened, this is no longer a 'secret'. It is a complete dining experience combining the history of the place with high-quality food & service. You feel special as you dine in your own private niche. The octopus could not have been any more tender & my partner's tenderloin was cooked perfectly. It was worth every euro. Be sure to book.

This is in the El Tubo area of Zaragoza with its windy alleyways dotted by many bars & restaurants. This stood out because it was brighter & newer looking. They do do a different take on tapas - some were a hit, some were not, like the overcooked goats' cheese. We were told there was no drink list, which we found odd. The foaming citric cocktail recommended by the waiter was deli ious. The price of the potatoes was obsessive.

We turned up thinking we had a booking but didn't. However, they fitted us in. This place is a hidden gem a bit off the touristy Place Carnot. For people who prefer not to eat meat, this is a find. A lot of the starters were vegetarian. We had falafel, eggplant caviar & the beetroot & apple. All were very pleasing & under 10 euros. For the mains, there are the typical duck/chicken/fish dishes, but I got to try a cassoulet in vegan form. All our dishes were under 20 euros. We finished off with vegan panna cotta, semi-cooked chocolate & ice cream. All were delicious. The bottle of white wine was only 23 euros. It has an indoor stone wall section & an outdoor terrace.

This was our last meal in Paris & we sat outside overlooking the park. The menu is typically French. We ordered the snails, goat's cheese salad & cold carrot soup for starters. All were good. The cod for a main was presented beautifully, but the tuna & duck were also good. The chardonnay we drank was very smooth. We can't return but we will have fond memories.

This place was full, so it was a good sign when we arrived. The staff were very keen to please & we received very good service through the entire meal. It has indoor & outdoor seating. We were inside, which was cosy but not too loud. For me, the artichoke tart was the star of the evening. I would return just for that. My dining partners enjoyed the snails & the duck & the pig cheeks. The pinot noir was very drinkable. It was a very enjoyable meal.