Ottawa Foodies

I wish more people knew about this place. I've been going to Don Alfonso's since I was a kid and I can't remember one disappointing meal. The paella is absolutely wonderful and the staff are always courteous and friendly.
However, the prices are a little too high for me to go there frequently. Maybe in a few years! :)

I ate here quite a while ago, but I remember that the food (with the exception of the gazpacho) and the service were outstanding. I really should go back soon!

I was in Don Alfonso's restaurant for the first time last week. A spanish restaurant is a rarity unfortunately. Even if it's obscured by its shining neighbour Whalesbone restaurant, It was a good surprise: nice atmosphere, friendly service without any pressure on the customers, good soundtrack with a flamengo band (on Thursday). Their tapas were good (very tasty as my grandmother homemade style!). My calamari red soup with saffron was delicious since the fishes were fresh and tender. Wide selection of paellas, but personally I suggest their paella Valenciana, icon of the Spanish Costa del Azahar Region. Prices are not so high. Nice place for a casual supper.

Good selection of Spanish wines from the best Regions( Penedes, Catalonia, Rueda, Rioja, Rias Baixas, La Mancha, Valencia, etc.). To try expecially red wines from typical Spanish grapes: Tempranillo, Carinena, Garnacha, Monastrell. Unfortunately there are not so many white wines. Good selection of fortified wines, Sherry is the king here with its different styles: Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado ans Oloroso. To try even the Spanish traditional method Sparkling Wine: Cava.

I have started popping in on Thurs/Fri for lunch, simply to grab a big bowl of gazpacho. I've eaten a lot in my time, and this is just as good as it is in Spain.

Way too much onion for my taste. I love tomatoes but the amount of onion made it inedible - but then again, I never eat raw onions...