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Iberica is at the very centre of Spanish cuisine and culture in the UK. Situated in Great Portland Street in London, this destination venue not only offers 2 separate dining restaurants showcasing the very best of Spanish cuisine, but also a delicatessen selling produce and wines, some of which are unique to the British market.



 



The main ground floor restaurant is dominated by a 15-metre L-shaped bar, surrounded by numerous side tables. In this relaxed and informal atmosphere, simple cold dishes such as cheese and charcuterie, sit alongside Mediterranean pan con tomate, shellfish, salads, sausages, tortillas and more substantial main courses, which offer both regional and new Spanish cuisine.



 


Upstairs on the mezzanine level the more formal, fine dining Caleya restaurant offers a quieter more intimate ambiance. The seasonally changing menu includes example dishes such as Layered seared scallops with potato, Spanish summer truffle and fresh pea followed by Grilled fillet of Turbot with cauliflower puree, orange caramel and cocoa oil  and finished with Mousse of turron "Jijona" with light chocolate sponge and mandarine sorbet.




During the day, like its downstairs counterpart, Caleya is flooded with natural daylight from the building"s ceiling to floor windows, but in the evening, the clever use of soft lighting provokes a more sophisticated and romantic space.






The menus for both are shaped by a highly experienced team, directed by Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Nacho Manzano from Asturias. Manzano is renowned at his family restaurant in the Asturian mountains, Casa Marcial, for his speciality fish dishes and for his modern interpretations of more traditional Spanish dishes. He has travelled extensively giving masterclasses in Spanish cuisine throughout the world and represents Asturias at major international events.


Perfectly complimenting Manzano, Madrid born Head Chef Santiago Guerrero manages the kitchens on a daily basis. Before moving to England to work with the Roux brothers at the famous Waterside Inn in Bray and then as Head Chef at the acclaimed London restaurant L"Albufera, his career and training had seen him work at some of Spain"s top Michelin restaurants including El Celler de Can Roca in Girona and Hacienda Benazuza in Seville.

His belief in offering a lighter more modern version of many Spanish dishes, follows on from the creation of a menu at Caleya at Iberica, that not only provides a healthy more nutritional base, but also still respects the traditions of his homeland and its artisan producers.


Iberica also works closely with the Spanish Tourist Board in London and helps promote through speciality evenings and exclusive events, the very best in its national food and culture from produce and wine through to art and literature.