Have one bite of Cervo's prawns a la plancha, shell on, swimming in a pool of paprika-stained olive oil, and we wouldn't blame you for mistaking Dimes Square for the Mediterranean coast. A few things to know-the restaurant is from the same owners as , who also own their own fish tinning company. The menu is seasonal, and it's best to reserve a table a week ahead or walk in early. If it's a nice night, ask to sit outside. Go ahead and order an extra glass of vermouth to go with the creative small and large plates, like crunchy fried shrimp heads, perfectly steamed manila clams, or juicy piri piri chicken with fries and aioli.
For classic tapas and a glass of fiery Galician red, head directly to Tomiño Taberna Gallega in Soho, which was founded in 2017 by a trio of brothers from Spain's northwestern region. The spacious restaurant has plenty of room for groups, but also works well for a date—with worn wooden rafters that recall an old wooden ship, sailing to faraway lands where prawns swim freely in ajillo, slicks of sherry vinegar shine in a gazpacho lagoon, and casks of tinto float on by.
Don't skip the arroz negro here. It smells like a piece of burnt, ocean-soaked driftwood in the best way possible, with crunchy, charred squid. If you regularly stain your clothes, watch out: the squid ink is tougher than the mightiest Tide pen.
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