The original of a triumvirate of Iberian/Italian small-plate eateries that also includes Dehesa & the Opera Tavern, Salt Yard is reckoned to be ‘as good as eating in San Sebastian, though a
little more expensive’. The jam-packed, gregarious ground floor certainly has a Spanish vibe, while the cosy downstairs dining room offers something more comfortable. Platters of charcuterie &
cheese do the rounds, but Salt Yard’s reputation rests on its signature honey-drizzled courgette flowers stuffed with goats’ cheese, as well as ‘really special’ plates of sweet roasted scallops
with chickpea purée & strips of crisp serrano ham, cuttlefish with broad beans & pomegranate, or rustic faro (hulled wheat) with braised Swiss chard & manchego, topped with a runny
poached egg. There are also ‘seriously yummy’ tortillas, plus top puds such as warm churros with bittersweet Valrhona chocolate sauce.
WINE LIST: A good selection of Spanish & Italian wines. The wide range of styles, an extensive collection of finer wines & a good choice of sherries should make for an entertaining
evening (or afternoon). Very affordable, too, with many bins below £40. BEST BUY WHITE 2009 Terras Gauda, O Rosal, Albariño, Galicia, Spain, £37. BEST BUY RED 2010 Selva Capuzza,
Groppello, Lake Garda, Italy, £27.
Wine List: Salt Yard’s list may be one of the smallest we review, but that is because it is one of the best. There are no fillers here rather a succinct collection from Italy and Spain that
name checks the classic while also introducing the unusual. As ever, trade up and you can enjoy iconic wines (like Vega Sicilia) at retail prices, while this year, the choice of producer is better
than ever, highlighting the rising stars. Best Buy White 2008 Inama, ‘Foscarino’, Soave, Veneto, Italy, £40. Best Buy Red 2008 Weingut Niklas, Lagrein, Alto Adige, Italy, £28.
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