It's not because I'm an asshole.
It's just because I don't eat my food, I inhale it.
So sharing is just dangerous if you dine with me.
Luckily the lovely Vivi from FrostedPearl wasn't aware of this, so I took her for tapas at La Farola in Angel.
I was on my best behavior :P
Chargrilled Bread with Olive Oil & Tomato Jam
Pimientoes de Padron Pan fried Galician peppers with garlic & salt.
Croquetas de Bacalao Salted cod croquetas with bravas sauce
Chipriones Crispy fried baby squid with ali oil sauce, punterella salad, & grated lemon zest
Pollo a La Brasa Chargrilled chicken 
Crespelle Con Ricotta E Spinaci Pancakes filled with ricotta cheese, spinach, & sundried tomato with béchamel & parmesan glazing
Tiramisu
Churros with Molten Chocolate
Ambiance?
I love the huge windows here; I could sit by the window for hours people watching.
Like an old perve.
Plus it really helps to make this small & cosy restaurant; bright, airy & gives the illusion of wider space.
Sex Appeal?
Starters:
- Chargrilled bread with olive oil & tomato jam. £2.95
- Pimientoes de Padron - pan fried Galician peppers with garlic & salt. £4.25
These two went exceedingly well together, especially if you slather on a generous helping of the tomato jam on to the warm, crusty bread and top with the Galician peppers.
Mains:
- Croquetas de Bacalao - Salted cod croquetas with bravas sauce £5.95- Chipriones - Crispy fried baby squid with ali oil sauce, punterella salad, & grated lemon zest £6.50- Pollo a La Brasa - Chargrilled chicken £7.25- Crespelle Con Ricotta E Spinaci - Pancakes filled with ricotta cheese, spinach, & sundried tomato with béchamel & parmesan glazing. £4.25
Normally I expect minuscule serving sizes for tapas, so was very surprised at the portions served at La Farola.
I really couldn't fault any of the dishes I tried, and if I were to recommend you anything.
It would be to order those cod croquettes.
Do it.
Dessert:
- Tiramisu £4.25
Literally coffee infused cream layered on top of chocolate cake.
I love chocolate cake.
I love cream.
Uh.
- Churros £4.25
Melted dark chocolate, with crispy yet soft cinnamon sugar covered doughnuts.
Yes.
Just yes.
Yeah-O-Meter?
It was lunchtime when we strolled in so we opted for a set menu at £12.95 per person, this gave you the option for 1 starter, 2 tapas dishes & 1 dessert each.
An excellent deal.
Lunch dates are so under rated.
It's a great time to sample dishes at any restaurant at a fraction of the price normally.
So start going on lunch dates, score early, and she'll be making you that grilled sandwich sooner than you think ;P
Yummei's?
7/10 Yummei's
Where?
La Farola
101 Upper Street,
Angel,
London,
N1 1QN
