Fodor's Expert Review Vineria San Telmo

Offering dining in a dimly lit dining room or on the street-level terrace, this popular Argentinean-owned restaurant near the touristy alcázar has a menu full of surprises. All dishes—which come as tapas, half portions, or full portions (ideal for sharing)—are superb and sophisticated, especially the eggplant stew with tomato, goat cheese, and smoked salmon; the Iberian pork with potato; and the roast lamb with basil and tarragon. Tapas tasting menu available (€17.50).

It can get very crowded and noisy at times, thus it's not always the ideal place for a romantic meal for two.