Alma de España

Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the croquetas de setas, potato wedges, and the octopus — each dish was perfectly prepared and full of flavor. The seafood paella was outstanding, and the beef was so tender it literally melted in our mouths. If you love churros, they are a must-order here! The staff were incredibly accommodating and attentive, making the entire experience even more enjoyable. Even after a very busy night, the chef/owner came out to greet us with the biggest smile, which added such a personal touch. We will definitely be back to explore more of the menu.

First time in Sarasota, was looking for good place for lunch. Alma exceeded all expectations. Food was absolutely amazing, ordered Beef Cheeks with Mashed potatoes it was simply delicious. Friend ordered Lamb with Walnut Romesco same story - didn't have enough words to describe how good it was. Nice cosy place, friendly owner and his wife.Highly recommended

Fantastic evening at Alma de España! The food was amazing, the service was top notch and the atmosphere was great! We definitely recommend not only the restaurant, but the specific tapas we ordered: the beef carpaccio, the pulpo and the lamb. One better than the other! The Linages Reserva wine paired really well with the food. Our server, Daniel Ortega, made the experience even better, being attentive, cordial, very knowledgeable about the dishes and wine, and, simply by being just so friendly and nice! Our shared dessert was the chocolate flan. It sealed the whole experience! What a wonderful time we had! Kudos to Alma de España! We will definitely come back frequently!

This is a small, yet quaint Spanish restaurant in the heart of Southside Village. The food is superb and the staff is friendly. There is nothing like sharing paella 🥘 and enjoying tapas, while sipping on great Spanish wine. And yes, they carve the jamon “to order”! Highly recommend!

The best Spanish food we've ever had, including food we've eaten in Spain itself. Our waiter, Adrian, thoroughly explained the menu to us, and said we were in good hands with the Michelin trained chef/owner Elier. These guys really know what they're doing, as the tapas we had ( Patatas Brava and Cordero) were the best ever. We wanted to order a seafood Paella and Adrian informed us they could do it with squid ink ( Paella Negra)! Black Paella, which most places do not even offer, with seafood and a massive Lobster was an explosion of flavors! This was, by far, the best Paella we ever had, including Paellas in Spain. Can't wait to come back for the super quality, taste, and excellent service.