The music is the highlight at Carmen...

Joined: Nov 27, 2008
Posts: 108
Review of [CLOSED] Carmen
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... which it really shouldn't be but then I am a vegetarian, so I miss out on many of the food highlights. If you are veggie, there's not a lot of variety here, but there are some great staples - very good value Spanish Omelette and a rich, garlicy potato salad are two examples. I'd also highly recommend the grilled asparagus, perfectly done and with a lovely flavour. My meat-eating friend enjoyed her mussels very much too.

We regretted ordering the RMB40 'cheese platter' - very good Mahon cheese, but so little of it for that price. The crème brûlée was strongly lemon flavoured, a sore disappointment to a crème brûlée purist! And while the Sangria is good, you'll get more for the same price at Olas Tapas around the corner Wink

BUT the live band (Wednesday to Sunday) is so enjoyable, and the decor so charming that we'll probably be back despite the shortcomings! I would have given it 3.5 if I'd been able.