Las Tapas

Las Tapas: A cozy place with simple Spanish delicacies, easy to find with the yellow exterior walls on Chapel St of St Kilda… I’m so glad I was introduced to Las Tapas for a Hen’s night amongst 17 girls. I heard from the girls who organized, that it was quite hard to book. I can see why given that they were full house on a Saturday night. Our reservation was from 6.30 pm to 8 pm, during this time I saw many tables turned around quite quickly. When we left at 8 pm, there were 2-3 tables of two waiting to be seated!

The dining area was dim but had enough natural light to shine throughout the evening from the front doors. We all had a $45pp set menu, excl drinks. A total of 7 items, which equates to $6.43 per item, it’s not a bad deal once you’ve broken it down.

Calamari, Flat Head, Lamb Cutlets, Mediterranean Salad, Chicken Skewers, Papas Brava, and Churros.

The Calamari and Flat Head came together in one dish. Both were nice and hot, lightly battered. The fish was fried perfectly, it was accompanied well by the sauce. Then came the chicken skewers and lamb cutlets. These were the highlights of the set menu! The below photo doesn’t do it justice.

The lamb was cooked well. The meat was tender and the juice was still within every bite. The skewers were also not dry with strong flavors of marinade, I couldn’t tell what kind of marinade it was, but there was garlic and something sour like vinegar. The Mediterranean salad was fresh and had a good amount of dressing. I’m glad they had some kind of veggies or salad as the first few dishes had a fair bit of meat!

The other side was described as Papas Brava, the Spanish potatoes. At the time I looked at the menu, I had no idea it meant roast potatoes. But boy, these potatoes are amazing! So crispy and the right size for easy eating. I could have this non-stop.

Last came Churros, we were so excited about these when they came out, my first impression was that it was a little thinner than expected. It was a delight to have (not oily) with lots of sugar dusted on top, the disappointing part was we wished there was more… as it turned out to be 1 churro per person.

It is evident how popular Las Tapas is as the text explains how tough it is to secure a reservation for the hen’s night. The author emphasizes the importance of making reservations in advance due to the strong demand and lively atmosphere of the restaurant on Saturday nights.

Las Tapas

Ambience in the Dining Room:

The article states that the eating area is softly lit and filled with enough natural light to make one feel at home. The high rate of table turnover during the reservation period is indicative of the restaurant’s popularity.

The Road to a Career in the Kitchen:

The meat of the piece is an analysis of the $45/person set meal, which comes with seven items hand-picked by the author. By itemizing the prices, the author emphasizes how affordable the food is.

Delicious Delights:

The first stop on the gastronomic adventure is a description of the Flat Head and Calamari, with an emphasis on its perfectly cooked and slightly fried form. The next course, lamb cutlets, and chicken skewers, are the show-stoppers. Succulent, tender, and expertly marinated, the lamb is highly praised.

Balancing Flavors:

The Mediterranean salad is a welcome change of pace after the heavier portions of meat. While appreciating the salad’s freshness and dressing, the author emphasizes Las Tapas’ commitment to offering a diverse and thorough gastronomic experience.

Spanish Potatoes: A Pleasant Surprise:

A pleasant surprise is the Spanish potatoes, often known as papas brava. The author wishes she could eat these roast potatoes every day because the text captures their crisp deliciousness.

Las Tapas

Delightful Churros for the Finale:

The sweet flavors of churros conclude the culinary journey. Despite her eminently slender figure, the sugar-dusted pleasure is attractive. No one had any complaints other than a desire for more of these mouth-watering treats.

Recommended Restaurant:

Because of the outstanding Lamb Cutlets, Chicken Skewers, and Papas Bravos on the menu, the author expresses a desire to return to Las Tapas. Every customer at Las Tapas should order the Lamb Cutlet; it’s delicious.

I’d love to take J here for their Lamb Cutlet, Chicken Skewers, and Papas Bravos. The best was Lamb Cutlet. So I’d recommend the same for anyone who wants to try Las Tapas 🙂

Location: 100 Chapel St, St Kilda

Websitehttp://www.lastapas.com.au/

NoWongFood Rating:
Service: 5/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Entree: 4/5
Mains: 5/5
Dessert: N/A
Beverage: N/A
Overall: 18/20

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