José, London

A recent lunchtime visit to Bermondsey Street led us to José Pizarros tapas bar aptly named José, within a couple hundred yards of his more formal restaurant named Pizarro. We wanted a chilled casual lunch affair and this was the perfect place to do so. The interior is simple and cozy with high tapas bar tables. With a nice bottle of red wine we ordered a range of dishes to graze on. The food at José hits the mark without complications, much like the venue.

Pan con tomate.

Boquerones, cava vinegar

Tortilla

Patatas Bravas

Clams, jamon fino.

Hake, alioli, pimento.

Croquestas, the dish of the meal for me.

Pork cheek with red wine sauce.

Sea bream, roasted peppers.