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Tasty

5 Posted on 05 / 08 / 2013

El Piano is small; very small. However, the food packs a punch that makes it worthwhile.

I first came across this family-run, dual-nationality organisation in York, UK. That is a fully-fledged restaurant, whereas this is more of a take-away eatery. The style of food is similar - tapas in small or large 'boats.

It is exclusively vegan and the food is diverse and tasty. The basil pasta and the banana curry were particularly flavoursome, but the rest was great too. I went with two non-vegans who eat so much, they were full, which is as good a recommendation as any.

Places like this, where the emphasis is on friendly service and healthy uncompromisingly vegan food need to be supported but I do so in the confidence that unless you are particularly picky, you'll love the food on offer here.

Pros: Service, Choice, Quality
Cons: Too small!!

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Good food, cheap and tasty

4 Posted on 03 / 10 / 2013

I visited El Piano in Malaga in Feb. 2013. It's hidden away on a small side street just off Plaza Merced. Like others have said, they have a cafeteria style "choose 4 items for 5.95 euro" option and a 3-item option for cheaper. The 4 items option was pretty good for a light lunch.

The lady at the counter was very friendly and helpful - I speak maybe 3 words of Spanish and she spoke about as much English, but we managed to have some conversation :-)

At least 2 of the 4 dishes I tried were really amazing - they had some kind of pan-fried carrot fritters, and a slightly spicy estofado. The other 2 were fairly good.
The Indian-style cilantro chutney that came with the meal was surprisingly authentic, and she also served a pappadum with the meal.

Pros: Good food, Cheap
Cons: Very little seating

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nice owner

4 Posted on 01 / 25 / 2013

we have been there in summer 2012. its really small but u can sit outside to enjoy the small streets. the owner was very friendly and i liked the food (my boyfriend not but he dont like the style). its great to try very different things - also some sweets. the price was ok.

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superb

5 Posted on 01 / 09 / 2013

An amazing all vegan all gluten free tapas bar. Affordable and superb food

Pros: food, staff, price
Cons: none

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El Piano Malaga

5 Posted on 12 / 09 / 2012

I've been to the El Piano branch in Granada twice before, so decided to check out the Malaga branch when I was there last weekend.

The Malaga branch is much smaller than the one in Granada - it's pretty much a small eatery, with limited bar stools and some seating outside (as opposed to tables and chairs and an actual piano in the middle of the Granada restaurant) and I believe there was a slightly smaller selection of food available in Malaga.

Nevertheless, both my friend and I were pleased with our choices - I had daal,a veggie burger, falafel and chili and an organic ice tea, all which were hearty, wholesome and tasty. The woman working there was also super friendly and warm. The only thing I was slightly disappointed with was that in Granada you can get a meal deal - so, 4 choices of food, a soup and a drink - in Malaga there was no meal deal, no soup and the price was the same (so less food for the same price - also I think the serving size itself was smaller, as in Granada the 'boat' is usually filled to the brim).

Pros: Great wholesome food, Lovely staff, Cute little place
Cons: No meal deal, Slightly smaller serving sizes

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Warm Welcome, Tasty Food

5 Posted on 10 / 06 / 2012

Located a two-minute walk from the house where Picasso was born, El Piano is a convenient stop for vegans/vegetarians/gluten-free to enjoy a tasty meal with a glass of natural wine or organic beer.

The formula is simple: You choose any five items from the deli case (some are hot, others cold; the hot bits get microwaved)and either a standard or large-size "boat," AKA a bamboo plate with curved sides to hold the food in.

The choices span the flavor spectrum, from curried potatoes and squash to mexican cabbage salad to corn fritters and falafel. Everything I chose was perfectly seasoned and delicious.

I didn't eat dessert, but there were several choices and each looked mouthwatering. I also appreciated the wine and beer selection, and the pour of natural red wine was generous.

Pros: friendly, tasty, totally vegan
Cons: portions are a tad small, service is casual (not necessarily bad)

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Lovely food

5 Posted on 08 / 04 / 2012

Excellent tasty vegan and gluten free food from around the world. A real treat for anyone, but a very special treat for those who sometimes find it difficult to find good food they can actually eat. Friendly staff, fluent in spanish and English. Caters for take away, great to take a picnic to the beach - and has a few street tables for those that want to enjoy eating in situe.

As well as delicious main courses lots of cakes and sweets. Also, wine, beer and various fresh fruit juices available

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El Piano

3 Posted on 01 / 17 / 2012

El Piano in Malaga is a little shop with limited seating. The food is displayed behind a counter. You can buy a small or a big "boat" and fill it with 2 (small) or 4 (big) items. Some items count for 2. Food that is supposed to be warm will be heated in a Microwave.

We needed 3 big boats between the 2 of us to fill our empty stomachs. We chose many different items, e.g. a mini pizza, a vegetable patty, salads, the chili mexicana, sushi frito, quiche etc. The esperience was mixed. Some items tasted OK.

We went to the El Piano in Granada and had cake there (avoiding the other food which looked exactly the same as in Malaga). The cake was fine.