The tapas I had in this contemporary restaurant are outstanding. I had breaded bacalao with honey…read more The bacalao was essentially seared. It melted in your mouth. While a little thick, the batter was just perfect (and I usually don't like battered food). I also had the octopus. It was outstanding. It's easy to overcook octopus, but they didn't here. And I enjoyed a great white wine. A thoughtful place with declicious food. And the server was friendly and quick.

This is a hidden gem in the city. It's not often I take time to write a review for a restaurant as…read moreI'm rarely impressed. The staff is great and super helpful in making informed and delicious decisions. The food is amazing. I would definitely come back.

Vast variety of vegetarian food Very good quality …read more. Freshly made and very good staff !!! Serves only vegetarian food .. Absolutely no meat or seafood !!

This is a must-stop for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone craving a break from pig-happy typical…read moreSpanish menus -- and it's very reasonably priced, too. The only caveat: you'll need a reservation, even if the place looks dead. We made the mistake of stopping in during one of those aforementioned dead times, at lunch on a Tuesday, and were politely told we'd need to come back. We were able to reserve a table for dinner that night. El Laurel is 100% vegetarian, with a variety of vegan selections (though very few vegan desserts). We opted for a mix: croquetas with boletes, a vegetable "pudding" (really more of an omelet) with mixed vegetables and an apple based sauce, a seitan-like stew, and a soy cutlet. The first three were excellent, while the fourth was just OK-- kind of like a supermarket "chicken" cutlet with sauce. For dessert we had a mint-chocolate semifreddo (also terrific) and a coconut milk flan (a bit overwhelming on the coconut). We got all of this-- plus a glass of rose and a Galician sidra -- all for 19 euros per person. Name me a stateside restaurant where you can eat that we'll for so little. The service is also very friendly at El Laurel, but since it's just one server, it can get a bit slow. Instead of getting impatient, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience of a leisurely, creative, and we'll prepared meal.

A very lively and welcoming place for a lunch. The menu is varied, largely healthy and reasonably…read morepriced. The falafel was flavorful and the stuffed peppers perfectly seasoned. The prix-fixe is satisfying. Pasta with pesto was very garlicky and well-portioned. Desserts were delicious.

One of my favorites in Salamanca…read more Staff is great.. food was amazing! Came here a couple times throughout my vacation. Menu of the day is the choice to make.

Fantastic tapas bar! This is a atmospheric traditional tapas…read morebar with a large range of tapas on display and serviettes and skewers strewn all over the floor. We loved the tapas we ordered - the portions were generous and it was very reasonably priced (all tapas were the same price).

While in Salamanca, I'd heard about the van Dyck district and the endless tapas places. After doing…read moresome research, I came upon this place and decided to head on out. My Spanish is very limited, but the girl at the counter was very patient and helpful while I fumbled and ordered my tapas. They have an extensive list of mostly meat tapas, with a throw in of a few vegetarian ones as well. I loved their recommendation of white wine as well. This place made me feel welcomed which only enhanced my experience. I definitely recommend it!

The food was unreal, Garbazos A+, a very nice salad and Lentils to die for! The ambience is great…read moreand the service very down to earth! Love this place MAKE RESERVATIONS!

Dinner was very good; reservations recommended. We sat at the bar as it was crowded on a Monday…read morenight. Great wine list; reasonable prices.

Excellent typical food and great price ! Great place !!…read more Very good service . If you ea t to taste Spanish real food , this is the place

Excellent special-veal chop. Lovely ambiance!! Loved the bean soup and potatoe saladread more

Lugar de muy buena comida, acogedor, buen servicio, y de muy buenas atenciones. El personal es muy…read moreatento.

Friendly service and terrific food in a lovely space near the city walls. Small but welcomingread more

I really liked this place even though there wasn't a great deal of choice for vegetarians. The wine…read morewas really good too.

The server was very kind and offered free wine or beer during my waiting the free table. I had been…read moretwice this restaurant and took pork and beef. The beef was better than Italian Chianti T- bone stake. The strip of pork lizard grilled was very juicy and tasteful. Actually surprised that this restaurant cook this paer of pork, which i can find only in Korea.

So in this part of Spain, vegan and vegetarian options are very limited. Even more so in smaller…read moretowns like this one. Our options were limited to the minestra of vegetables, which is a traditional dish here I believe, but I've never had before nor will again. Ask I can say is the flavor was a bit off. I didn't finish the dish which is rare for me. To have something else, I ordered the green salad topped with tuna and egg - without the tuna and egg. What can you say about iceberg lettuce, tomato wedges, a little sliced white onion and 4 manzanilla olives? I at least hoped for better with the tomatoes. In all of Spain you can get fantastic tomatoes. These were like Walmart tomatoes.... So, needless to say, I was still hungry. So I ordered the fries. You can't screw up fries - right. Short story shorter - 2nd worst fries ever. Vegans and vegetarians stay away. If you get stuck here, you might try the pasta with red sauce - but I'm not optimistic. Better off sticking to the bread and getting something to snack on at the Repsol on your way out.