Easy place to find and welcoming staff. Wasn't very busy when we arrived and never really picked up…read morewhich was nice for us because we got very personalized service. The decor is really nice. Good pictures and tools which made it feel like a cool museum. Seated immediately and learned that it's Argentina's meat which was exciting. Ordered steak and vegetables were brought on an actual grill. The food was delicious and we enjoyed every bite.

It's a small, popular spot, so definitely put your name on the waitlist first and use the time to…read morewander around--it can easily be about an hour, but it's worth it once you're in. We went for the house red wine and a spread of tapas: wood-fired camembert, pimientos de Padrón, patatas bravas, grilled vegetables, croquettes, and cheesecake to finish. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out quickly. Complimentary bread and olives at the start, and a little sherry to end the meal--such a nice touch. Service was friendly and efficient throughout. A total must-visit if you're in the area and love good vegetarian tapas!

The food and service were wonderful. I had never had Iberian pork before, but if this is typical…read moreOMG is it good. It was so flavorful, and tender. The service was great, and they gave us each a shot of sweet sherry when we got the check.

It was a tourist trap. The reviews are nowhere near to what…read morewe have experienced when we visited this place. - The place was not properly ventilated. - The design was nowhere from being authentic. It was a cramped room full of old stuff. - There were only 2 people working (a waiter and a cook) in a packed place. Expect to wait for your food from 30 minutes to one hour. - When our food came, it was very hard and too cold to what it's supposed to be. - We ended up taking it home and re-heating it so we can eat it.

A wonderful place in the neighbor hood where we were staying. There was a menu in English and the…read morewaitresses were so friendly and helpful. The food was delicious. The roast pork with egg and fried peppers were favourites. A little roasted garlic with each plate was yummy. Ended the meal with a nice aperitif. Very reasonable.

One-off Italian meals in the EU - 1 of 2…read more By one-off, I mean that it was a situation where you were just passing through. Why was I passing through Seville? Well, it's another way to get to the Algarve in Portugal by a nicely priced and comfortable enough motor coach ride if you couldn't find a cheap enough air ticket to Lisbon from Italy. I was walking down the street somewhere in between a strip of hotels and Seville's impressive Santa Justa train station and Montolivo caught my eye. First, I'll go with the positive things. It's very nice inside. The other is that the employees were friendly. Like others have said, they don't come around much and this was lunch and it wasn't at all busy, but when they did, they were reasonably on point. Finally, the prices were fair for their lunch offerings. So far, it sounds like everything was going fairly well. I ordered a plate of lasagna and a Sprite. As soon as the lasagna arrived, something didn't sit with me. It looked very upright, almost like a rectangular pastry slice, and its appearance and coloring were atypical. As I started to eat this lasagna, it did not taste good at all. It was rather tasteless. I'm giving them a 4 for all the other parts of the experience but the food was a 1 and that's what governs. I went into Montolivo with an open mind. That's because I have had some incredible Italian food in the Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile) but that could be that they are very steeped in being part of the Italian diaspora. I still dream about a cheap and delicious cannelloni lunch special near the main station in Vina del Mar, Chile (the resort beach city west of inland Santiago de Chile, the capital). It rivaled anything I've eaten in Italy. I've also been served good pasta dishes at simple diners in Quebec. That said, located but a low cost 2-hour Ryanair flight from Italy, you'd think the Spaniards could muster up the know-how to cook decent Italian food. I am a little surprised by some glowing reviews. It could be that Americans and Spaniards like anything put forth to them as being Italian food. It could be that I didn't order some other things that they might have prepared better. Just like there are Italian eateries in America that are not Italian, but Italian-American, it could be that this is a Spanish restaurant that serves up how they like to put together Italian dishes. I did not like my meal at Seville's Montolivo.

We came here as arranged by our Gate 1 group. It was a nice first night in Spain treat! We were the…read moreonly ones there, as it was 'early' (7:30) and in Spain dinner tends to be later. We had salads and dining ware on the table already when we arrived, we just had to sit down and enjoy. It was family style, so we passed dishes around as needed. The servers were experts at clearing and asking if we needed more beverages. A pitcher of sangria was brought, as well as the option of regular wine. I liked everything, esp the eggplant with sweet sauce, and the fries with beef and gravy. We had vegetarians in our group so I don't know what they ate instead, but it seems they have plenty of options for all food needs. I would go back if I get to Seville again. I wonder if they have 'regulars' or rely heavily on tour groups for business.

Take this 4/5 with a grain of salt.. Let me set the scene. Sevilla was pouring! I was wearing a…read morehuge coat and still.... My coat got soaked. So I was desperate. I had been walking all day, it had been raining all day. I was over it so I needed a quick refuge. Now, I'm weary of places with empty terraces because I can't help but wonder: why aren't people going there? But the thing that convinced me was the outside heater. I prefer to dine outside for ventilation and the conveniently placed heater looked like it had my name tattooed on it. I was received by a nice waiter, who quickly explained the menu to me. It was a sushi place, and yet here I was... looking for afternoon dessert... luckily, they had something! I ordered a wild bloom: a warm brioche with vanilla ice cream within, accompanied by red fruit and whipped cream. My god! Heaven on earth! Can you imagine? You're soaked wet & tired and you're welcomed by a heater with a dessert you've never had before?! Just off of that moment Tropiqual gets a 4/5 from me. And I'm bummed this was my first time trying this delicacy?! P.S: I used the restroom and it was fine! So yeah, good, short experience given the circumstances, hence my prior warning. But give it a try! Maybe your experience will differ from mind. And that's okay right? That's what makes it all interesting!

Horrible, rude staff Poor food…read moreNot fresh Arrogant Do not go there EVER Obnoxious staff Terrible experience Claimed to not understand our Spanish (unlike most of the rest of the city) Refused to speak or understand English Unkind to English speakers

The food is awesome. Makes me want to fly Colombia to find a wife that can cook like this. The…read morestaff was super friendly and welcoming.

From the owner: Carnes a la brasa y comidas típicas colombianas hechas en leña!read more

Decent.just needed a small bite after a flamenco show and this is close to our hotel. Was packed…read more Had a hamburger. Cooked as I requested, tasty enough. Service was fast.

We stopped here for a spot of food and beer on a cold rainy day…read more We had a very good experience. As usual, we were able to linger. This is IMPORTANT: you cannot order tapas inside, only outside. They are very clear about this and I understand why they want to maximize the limited inside seats' revenue. Cervezas - 3 Potatoes Provençal. €30.95 for 2