Las Chicas - Faringdon

I recently discovered this gem of a restaurant on Happycow and I am so glad I did! This cozy spot offers a nice selection of tapas, with a separate vegetarian/vegan menu that truly captures the essence of Spanish cuisine. The restaurant was bustling the night we visited, but the staff was still incredibly friendly and attentive. We indulged in a delectable smoked aubergine hummus and freshly baked bread, followed by some mouthwatering patatas bravas served with vegan aioli (a rare find, as many places only offer non-vegan aioli). I highly recommend sharing the patatas bravas as the portion size is quite generous. I also tried the Potaje de lentejas and it was absolutely divine - I could eat it every day! All of the dishes we tried were bursting with flavor, and I can't wait to return to sample more items from the vegan menu, perhaps accompanied by some drinks. Overall, a fantastic dining experience that I highly recommend!

I would give this restaurant 5 stars for the food, but HappyCow requires a place to be fully vegan to receive a high rating. The food was excellent with many options available. It is a great place to visit, especially since there are not many options in the area. The restaurant is located in a beautiful village. Downstairs there is a cocktail bar that feels like a cozy cave, while the restaurant upstairs is modern and beautifully decorated. The atmosphere is spacious with pink and gold accents and lots of plants. We started with a selection of tapas from the menu and then shared a vegan paella for two as our main course. Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience and I highly recommend it. The staff is very friendly and the owners are authentically Spanish.

I would give this restaurant 5 stars for the food, but unfortunately HappyCow only allows ratings for fully vegan places. The food here is fantastic with many options available. It's a great place to visit, especially since there aren't many alternatives in the area. The restaurant is located in a beautiful village with a charming cocktail bar downstairs that feels like a pretty cave. When you go up to the restaurant, it's a completely different experience with modern and beautifully decorated interiors. The ambiance is great with pink and gold accents and lots of plants. We started with a selection of tapas from the menu and then shared a vegan paella for two as our main course. Overall, it's a really wonderful place that comes highly recommended. The staff is super friendly and the owners are authentically Spanish.