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Tapa Tapa: Calle de la Montera, 47, 28013 Madrid, Spain






This restaurant was so so good and right that it almost felt wrong. And when I say good, I mean damn good (I mean, look how many photos I had to upload here to get my point across!). The atmosphere was second to none when it came to everywhere that I ate in Madrid. The customers was buzzing and the atmosphere was lively and social, it just couldn't be beat. And on top of that the food was some of the absolute best I had the entire trip. The meat platter was an over the top size, but that definitely didn't take away from the quality - tender, juicy and delicious chicken, beef, and sausages - it was an experience like no other. The sizzling prawns, were made fresh and came bubbling at the table in that flavourful olive oil. I was honestly so excited to eat them that I burnt the roof of my mouth, but it was totally worth it. Finally, while not traditionally a regional dish, they do it well - the seafood paella was rich in saffron and plenty of seafood - a perfect dish in my books.

Alhambra Bar: Calle de la Victoria, 9, 28012 Madrid, Spain






So who's a sucker for seafood and platters? That's right, I am. And maybe you will be too after I explain to you just how good this tapas bar was. Just around the corner from Alhambra Bar, standing in this spot is what I would call tradition at its finest - very delicious and incredibly affordable food, with some of the nicest staff despite the language barrier - Casa Toni has little to no competition in my eyes. The meat platter had an array of different things to sample, and the calamari was fresh and lightly battered. This is a place that I can tell you, you should not and can not miss. If you walk by and it's looking a bit full, worry not, they have an entire second floor full of tables waiting to be filled up with your food orders!

Casa Toni: Calle de la Cruz, 14, 28012 Madrid, Spain

If there's absolutely one thing you need to know about me, it's that I love food like someone would love their family. It not only tastes amazing, but it has the ability to create bond's between people and bring them closer together, and can ignite some serious levels of happiness (I know it does for me!).






If you're visiting from overseas, you'll know that everything is smaller in Europe; the living spaces, the dogs, and even the food! At Fermier Gourmet you'll never have to worry about portion size, and you'll never break the bank, with less than €30 being able to feed two people as pictured above. Look at that huge spread! I can tell you I barely needed to eat anymore that day. There is a wide choice of meats, vegetables and sides that you can mix and match you'll never have the same thing twice, unless you love it that much that is! It's fresh, healthy, and just as delicious as it looks!

Fermier Gourmet, 185 Rue du Temple, 75003 Paris

With every new year comes new opportunities and new experiences and it just so happen that in 2018 I lucked out with the chance to visit Paris for five whole weeks! Talk about an amazing way to start out the year! Sad to say though that one week has already passed and it's safe to say I'm crying inside.

Good news though! This article is going to be the first of the "Eating Through Paris" two-part series, where I'll be making short food guides and recommendations for all the places I've eaten during the week, hopefully giving other visitors such as myself a better idea of where to go and fulfil those international taste buds!



My first meal in Paris couldn't have gotten off to a better start than this amazing plate of food right here; mouth-watering, creamy asparagus risotto with freshly grilled whole prawns. I honestly thought I was biting into heaven and I can tell you right now, I believe that it's the best tasting rice that I've had in my life so far.

You can find this dish at Le Trait D'Union, 122 Rue de Rennes, 75006 Paris






If you're looking for something a little more local, head down to Le Marais, a suburb bursting at the seams with cafes and small restaurants alike, bringing together both residents and tourists. This place is great for those on a budget, you can either have a combination an entree and a main dish, or a combination of a main dish and a dessert for just €16! Main dishes to choose from depend on the day, but I for example got Hake Fish with Pasta, and a simple Steak a Frites and shared around.

Au Cœur du Marais, 56 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris





An absolute guilty pleasure meat for me by a long run is duck. It's tender, and juicy, and so damn fatty, that it's perfect to love when you eat it and proceed to feel bad about it the next day. This duck leg was succulent and crispy all at once, it almost convinced me to buy a second portion on taste alone. On top of that it came with amazing potato slices that were fried and satisfying, yet not heavy and full of oil, and believe me, I'll be coming back for more before I go back home. 

Le Toucan, 226 Rue de Vaugirard, 75015 Paris





What good is a food guide without dessert? And more so, if you end a meal with dessert, surely I should end this blog post with dessert. Simple pleasures like this tiramisu can certainly make the day 100 times better, and I'm sure all of you with a sweet tooth will agree! In this Italian inspired restaurant, you can find both pizza and pasta dishes for under €10 (talk about an absolute bargain), but the real star of this establishment are their desserts, not too sweet but entirely satisfying and perfectly accompanied by a coffee, you could almost claim it as a balanced meal.

IT Rambuteau, 74 Rue Rambuteau, 75001 Paris