Sabore — Review by Eating With Tod
London, United Kingdom — Spanish
Sabore is a one Michelin star Spanish restaurant featuring exceptional authentic dishes including melt-in-your-mouth octopus and a standout whole suckling pig cooked in a bespoke hand-turned oven imported from northern Spain. The reviewer praised the generous portions, impressive table-side presentation where the piglet skin is so tender it cuts with a plate, and the overall authentic Spanish experience delivered by one of the UK's best Spanish cooks.
What was great: Octopus boiled in traditional copper pots that melts like seafood butter, gooey and buttery tortilla, exceptional 3-week-old suckling pig with paper-thin crispy skin that cuts with a plate, generous portion sizes for a Michelin-starred restaurant, authentic Spanish preparation and cooking methods
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The culinary journey at Sabore begins with octopus prepared the traditional Galician way, boiled in massive copper pots that give the seafood an incredibly tender texture. When you pull it on your tongue, it melts like seafood butter with a smoky finish from smoked paprika adding depth to each bite. The tortilla follows, delivering gooey, buttery interiors that transport diners straight to the hills of Galicia with its authentic preparation. However, the true star is the three-week-old suckling pig roasted in the restaurant's bespoke hand-turned oven imported from northern Spain. What makes this dish remarkable is not just the flavor but the dramatic table-side presentation where the skin has become so crispy and delicate that it shatters like glass, and the kitchen can cut it directly with a plate at your table, revealing perfectly rendered juices inside.
The Experience
Dining at Sabore is an immersive Spanish culinary experience led by Mia, recognized as one of the best Spanish cooks in the UK. The restaurant's commitment to authenticity extends beyond the menu to the very equipment used, with the impressive custom-built suckling pig oven serving as a centerpiece to the dining experience. The table-side cutting of the piglet creates memorable moments that elevate the restaurant beyond typical fine dining.
Value and Pricing
Despite holding a prestigious Michelin star, Sabore distinguishes itself by offering generous portion sizes that surpass what diners typically receive at two or three Michelin star establishments. Receiving an entire whole piglet at the table represents exceptional value for a Michelin-starred experience.
Notable Moments
The skin is so soft that they can just cut it with a plate at your table.
The fact that we're sitting in the Michelin star restaurant yet you get these portion sizes. They whole piglet to the table. That's why always go for the one Michelin star.
The Verdict
Sabore represents an exceptional destination for anyone seeking authentic Spanish cuisine in London. The combination of expert preparation, generous portions, dramatic presentations, and genuine Michelin star quality makes this restaurant a standout choice, particularly for those looking to impress a date with an unforgettable dining experience.