Thomas C.
Yelp
Bar Europa was my third stop on a culinary tour of Sevilla guided by a friend on a warm July evening. While I am a huge fan of traditional tapas fare, and really could survive on tortilla and jamón alone for the rest of my life, I often wondered if there were places in Sevilla serving more contemporary bites for people looking for a more creative and interesting 'tapeo'. This restaurant answered my question. Had fantastic moussaka with basil oil as well as fried goat cheese (see pictures), presented on elegant square white plates (I had a third tapa that I remember enjoying as well, but can't remember what it was).
It wasn't just that the plates were creative at Europa, but that they were very well prepared. Eggplant can be notoriously hard to cook, especially in moussaka, which can often come out too watery and mushy once the eggplant and ground meat release their moisture. Europa's version came out smooth and moist, but still firm enough to keep its structure. A large piece of fresh mozzarella sat on top. The goat cheese, meanwhile, was carefully pan fried to achieve a crisp caramelized layer without melting it. The honey and roasted nuts on top were the perfect finishing touch.
Judging by the other reviews, this is apparently a beer-lover's restaurant as well. I wish I could comment on this aspect of Bar Europa, but I unwittingly took the boring route and drank a few cañas of Cruz Campo.