Sun 13 Apr 2008
La Sala started out as a small bar which became famous for its shrimp, and has grown into a large restaurant that’s something of a local institution. The menu is mostly seafood, but there are salads and a few meat dishes as well.
The shrimp, served in 1/2 or 1 kilo portions, are the cold-water north atlantic variety which are far superior in both taste and texture to the more comment and larger warm-water farmed ones. I also had anchovies, which are made on site and excellent, cockles done on the grill, also recommended, and croquetas which were a little disappointing.
The plate of shrimp shown in the picture (1/2 kilo) cost €35, the anchovies €16, the croquetas €10, and I don’t remember what the cockles cost. The whole meal for 4 with a bottle of Albariño and shared deserts cost about €30 per person.
The location 50 km outside madrid is probably not on most visitor itineraries but if you’re traveling north, and in a car, its a good choice – if you like shrimp and seafood.
Reservations are essential on weekends. Family friendly with lots of space for buggies.
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