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I have been to Iberico tapas a few times
now, and I cannot recommend it enough! In the heart of Lace Market, it is easy
to miss but it is somewhere that is definitely worth seeking out. Situated in a beautiful grade II listed
building, the restaurant has a wonderful relaxed atmosphere with a simple but
welcoming interior.
The key to great Mediterranean food is
simplicity and putting together good ingredients that taste and look great. Iberico
boasts all the dishes commonly associated with Spanish cuisine such as; Potatas
Bravas and Gambas a la plancha. However, differing from traditional tapas,
Iberico uses a vast range of ingredients and international influences,
elevating simple tapas into elegant and exciting dishes.
If you are vegetarian there is a great
range of dishes including Goats cheese stuffed Piquillo Peppers with Spinach,
Honey and Hazelnuts and Chestnut Cavallo Nero. Any good Spanish menu worth its
weight always has a beautiful paella dish on its menu and Iberico’s certainly
doesn’t fail to deliver. For fish lovers I would also recommend the Hake with
Green Olive and Lemon Salsa as well as the Scallop with butternut, orange and
chorizo jam. However, my favourite
dishes have to be the slow cooked lamb rump with spiced aubergine, yoghurt and
mint and the crispy pork belly with celeriac and rhubarb. Iberico also offers amazing charcuterie and
cheese boards with a range of delicious homemade breads. If you are able to
manage a desert the churros with chocolate sauce are the perfect way to finish
your meal!
The price range of each of these dishes
is from £5-£7 but if this seems a little pricey there is an express lunch offer
between 12pm and 2pm, Monday to Friday for £11.95. For this you get, Catalan
bread, 2 tapas dishes and dessert. The portions of each dish are a good size
and you easily get your moneys worth in the quality and quantity of the food.
For those of you looking for a big hearty meal this is possibly not the place
for you. This place is perfect for groups of friends looking to try something
different and is a prime example of the wonderful independent restaurants
Nottingham has to offer. They are open everyday apart from Sunday offering
lunch service between 12pm and 2pm. They have evening service between 5.30pm and
10pm Monday to Friday and 6.00pm to 10pm on a Saturday. I would recommend
booking before hand, as this place gets busy!
For more information visit Iberico’s
website: http://www.ibericotapas.com/.
