Tapas · Cambridge
Cosy lighting and rustic decor set the tone here, and it's the kind of small Spanish place that works better than you'd expect with children — high chairs, a kids' menu, buggy access and vegan options, plus staff who seat you quickly and check in without hovering. Tapas arrive in waves, which suits impatient appetites: crisp calamari with good aioli, blistered padron peppers, garlic prawns, Spanish tortilla and jamón. The paella is the reason people drive in from an hour away — generous seafood, tender chicken, that crunchy socarrat at the bottom — and Grandma's cake gets ordered again and again. It's a genuinely small room, so book ahead, especially with a buggy or a bigger group. Reckon on two dishes each; the bill adds up faster than it looks. Toilets are clean, the atmosphere calm rather than clattery.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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