Bambú Tapas y Brasas

Nestled in the heart of Salamanca, just a stone's throw away from the bustling Plaza Mayor, lies Bambú - a culinary gem that offers an authentic Spanish dining experience far removed from the typical tourist trail. This charming establishment prides itself on its traditional yet innovative approach to Spanish cuisine, delivering dishes that are both genuine and daring. Upon entering Bambú, one is immediately enveloped by the warm and inviting atmosphere, a prelude to the gastronomic delights that await. The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident in every dish, particularly their **croquetas** and **vieiras** (scallops), which are simply celestial. Each bite of the croquetas transports you to a world of creamy, savory bliss, while the vieiras, with their delicate texture and rich flavor, are a testament to the restaurant's culinary prowess. The **picanha**, a succulent cut of beef, is grilled to perfection, its robust flavors enhanced by the smoky notes from the coal-fired grill. It's a dish that resonates with the essence of Spanish cooking - bold, straightforward, and utterly delectable. But the pièce de résistance is undoubtedly the dessert. The **flan**, with its silky-smooth consistency and caramelized top, paired with the exquisite **V dulce de invierno 2020 wine**, creates a symphony of flavors that lingers on the palate long after the last spoonful. Bambú is not just a restaurant; it's a celebration of Spanish gastronomy, a place where every meal is an event, and every dish tells a story. It's a must-visit for anyone seeking to indulge in the true essence of Spanish culinary artistry.

One of the top three tapas we ever tried in Spain during the past seven years. The chef studied in Basque area and made this year1982-opened traditional restaurant turn into another modern age. The pork focaccia, the scallops and the octopus soup were the best three. The dessert menu was a big challenge for us because all seemed attractive. Coffee crumbs with toffee ice cream, big portions, so amazing and not too sweet. Thanks Adrian, the nice guy who served us and gave us recommendations :)) Will definitely come back (fingers crossed .

Food was good and felt like we got what we paid for. Staff were excellent. We sat at the bar which was fun to watch some of our food being prepared. Make sure to have the doughnut, was not what I expected, it was delicious.

Best food we've had on our extended spring trip. We would definitely recommend ordering multiple dishes and sharing some dishes, though the huevos de pato deserve to be eaten alone. The lemon tart was so good as well as the huevo de chef.

We walked around the downtown area in Salamanca and came into this restaurant around lunch time and found that it's fully packed with locals and thought it must be authentic. We booked the dinner there for that night and the experience was beyond our expectation. The tapas are meticulously prepared and yet the price is reasonable. I think they serve modern style tapas. This is a hidden gem.

The atmosphere of the restaurant is of a very professional kitchen of a top restaurant. Unfortunately this can make one want to be overly critical. To me the restaurant was very hit and miss. Wasn't so impressed with the croquettes, pork ribs were good but not amazing, pork cheeks were excellent and the lemon pie excellent as well despite the the terrible pineapple ice cream pairing which made no sense. It either had no pineapple taste or after the strong lemon, I could not be tasted. So, dishes tended to be very good or very average in my opinion. Some of the more creative dishes like the iberico with gouchjong were interesting, but not that promising. Despite some disappointing dishes, the prices were fair and the staff generally very good. I would scale back on the creativity and get some classic dishes done perfectly

Bambú is an absolute favourite of mine! I visit several times every time I come to Salamanca and am always very satisfied and happy. The tapas a la brasa are delicious! And the tapas elaboradas are superb. The brasa is also a highlight.

We had a late lunch at this place and it was lovely. Our server was very helpful, going over the Spanish menu with us, and giving us delicious recommendations. It was our first time to try medium rare pork but when you're in Salamanca, it's good to try. Everything was delicious but the best for us was the medium rare Iberico pork, and the cheesecake!