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Serves meat, vegan options available. Tapas bar with labeled vegan options including gazpacho, salmorejo, pisto andaluz, paella, and more. Opening hours are reported to be unreliable, check ahead. Open Mon-Sat 12:30-17:00, Mon-Fri 19:00-22:00. Closed Sun.


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79 Reviews

First Review by amphorae

KellyB-H

Points +434

Vegan
22 Nov 2022

Great atmosphere and service

Very nice staff who acknowledged that the paella would take a while and brought some olives and bread while we waited. It was worth it.

Pros: Vegan paella was yummy, Great sangria, Nice atmosphere

Cons: Few vegan options , Tables quite close together

jo17

Points +63

Vegan
12 Sep 2025

Yummy vegan tapas

Nice vegan tapas options. Some are veggie but if you say you’re vegan they’ll remove the mayo for example. I had asparagus, artichokes, aubergine and spinach and chickpeas. All were delicious. Good service too

johnsonpippa

Points +96

Vegan
28 Jul 2025

Vegans - do not go here

I don't like to write bad reviews but I really cannot recommend this place, especially for vegans. They sell themselves on having a vegan section of the menu but when one of the dishes came it had egg in - the white asparagus. When the waiter confirmed there was egg in the sauce I asked him why it was on the vegan menu and he responded rudely and made me feel bad for asking.
The other dishes I had also sadly weren't good - vinegary and overly synthetic pisto (how do you manage to make some roasted vegetables taste bad when quality local veg is everywhere?) and bland espinaca con garbanzos.
We had good food everywhere we went in Sevilla except here including much better vegan dishes at omnivore restaurants which didn't sell themselves on having a vegan-specific menu.
With the exception of one waiter we found the service to be poor. My non-vegan friends weren't impressed with the service either which was slow and felt as if they were more interested in hanging out with each other than serving - the same waiter who was rude to me was visibly rolling his eyes walking away from other guests' tables, and arguing with the table next to us over their request.
Overall a very disappointing experience and really surprised that more people on happy cow haven't left bad reviews.

lisabaum2002

Points +80

Vegan
03 Jun 2025

Lukewarm and low flavor

Although we were happy the wait for a table was not long, the tapas were lackluster. The salad consisted of iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, green bell pepper, a lot of raw white onions, and a tiny bottle of each of vinegar and olive oil. The pisto was unpleasantly sweet. We have eaten pisto in a couple of other restaurants and it was savory and much more tasty. The spinach and chickpea tapa had little flavor. Finally, both the pisto and the spinach chickpea dishes were only lukewarm rather than hot.

Updated from previous review on 2025-06-03

Pros: Short wait for a table, Vegan menu with several options

Cons: Lukewarm “hot” dishes, Pisto too sweet, Spinach chickpea tapa - low flavor

robynxstirling

Points +17

Vegetarian
02 Jun 2025

El Librero Tapas

Vegan and vegetarian food available!

IsBoolean0101

Points +247

Vegetarian
13 May 2025

Great Meal!

a separate vegan/veggie menu, with a lot of options.
We had the spinach chickpeas, the amazing vegan paella, cold asparagus salad and the peppers. All in all a satisfactory meal.
Had an unfortunately long waiting time, the only drawback.

AtexRambler

Points +780

Vegan
08 May 2025

Great Meal

We enjoyed four tapas (asparagus, peppers, spinach, and gazpacho) and the veggie paella, plus some bread. Everything was delicious and we were full at the end. We were excited to be able to have vegan tapas for our first meal in Sevilla. Our wait for a table wasnt very long at 8:30pm, the place is cozy and cute inside, and the service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!

geember

Points +331

Vegan
26 Apr 2025

Delicious tapas - great place to visit with non-vegans

It was lovely to experience traditional
Spanish food in a non-vegan restaurant, where my family were also well catered for with fish & meat dishes.
I had the spinach and chickpeas and the mushroom paella and would highly recommend both.

Pros: Quirky bodega, Several options

Cons: No vegan dessert, Potential queues

Raspberries

Points +628

Vegan
25 Apr 2025

Love!

Such delicious food! Would definitely eat here again!

Em_eatsplants

Points +33

Vegan
02 Apr 2025

Amazing vegan paella in Seville

We came here at 8:30pm for dinner and had to wait to get a table. This place does not do reservations so you will have to go in and speak to the waiter to be put on a list before queuing outside. (It will get busy so be prepared to wait BUT it is worth it)

We ordered the mixed veggies and spinach with chickpeas as tapas and for main the rice with boletus which is one of two vegan paellas on the menu.

I will be honest I would NOT order the spinach with chickpeas again, as the flavour was delicious but the look and texture of the dish was off putting. The mixed veggies were simple but tasty as a small dish.

The MAIN STAR of the show was the mushroom paella as it was literally A-MAZING. It was extremely creamy and I was disappointed when I had finished as I wanted more. I would HIGHLY recommend ordering this and will be visiting again soon.

Updated from previous review on 2025-04-02

Pros: Good vegan options which was clearly marked , Menu is available in a lot of languages , Price is very reasonable

Cons: Be prepared to wait as there will be a line , Takes a while to get the bill

Toppy

Points +34

Vegan
12 Mar 2025

Worth the wait

Very busy restaurant. Serves a delicious mushroom paella.

Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious food, Reasonable prices

Cons: Be prepared to wait for a table as it was busy

bvig737hf

Points +474

Vegan
26 Feb 2025

Tapas in Sevilla city

Tapas restaurant with vegan options.

Nice and good prices.

Pros: Friendly people, Good prices, Nice location

hannahflitcroftx

Points +76

Vegan
15 Feb 2025

Good place to visit if travelling with omnivores

A good place to visit if you’re dining with omnivores and need some decent vegan options. The menu has a small, clearly labeled vegan section. I tried the tomato soup, spinach & chickpeas, and the peppers—the food was good, but not the best I’ve ever had. Everything arrived just a few minutes after we ordered. These dishes are pretty common at most restaurants in Seville, so if I went back, I’d definitely try the paella, as it might be a less typical option elsewhere.

Pros: Labelled vegan options

Cons: Food came out too quickly… seconds after ordering

KatherineWinter

Points +1976

Vegan
18 Dec 2024

Spinach and chickpeas is the star

The menu has a vegan section. I highly recommend the Spinach Chickpea and Gaspacho. If I could go back in time I would get a full plate of spinach and tapas of the soup. If you do get the spinach save your bread for dipping it or ask for more. The mix veggies were ok.

WholeFoodLovers

Points +1772

Vegetarian
04 Dec 2024

Tasty Lunch!

Stopped by while wandering the area. We were greeted and seated kindly. Interesting design with many rooms making place feel intimate. Ordered vegan tapas and paella. Takes extra time for paella which we were informed about during order. Everything tasted fresh and nicely spiced so vegetables are the stars. Would return!

Pros: Decent vegan choices clearly marked, Staff all delightful and multilingual , Tasty food!

AbiEats

Points +318

Vegan
30 Nov 2024

Clearly labeled vegan section

Had about 6 vegan tapas in a separate section of their menu. The spinach and chickpeas were really good - the flavoring of some others was just ok. Could have more variety of vegan tapas - mainly just vegetables.

Kasyee

Points +104

Vegan
12 Oct 2024

Tasty but be wary of queues

Very tasty place, but you need to ask about options being vegan - they're not clearly marked but waiter English is perfect and it's easy to communicate. I ordered gaspacho and vegetable paella, both they were very good. From desserts I didn't order but was told that pear in wine and chocolate was vegan.

Be aware of queue and possible wait times. Speak to waiter as soon as you come as he often has waiting list with names and calls people in. Simply standing in the line won't do. We weren't very lucky as we ended up waiting for an hour.

Katia_

Points +458

Vegan
19 Sep 2024

Spanish restaurant with good vegan options

Near the cathedral, this restaurant offers several vegan options at an affordable price.
I took the gaspacho in a small size and paid 3,60€. It needed a bit more of olive oil and bread but it was really good for the price 👌
They have other options as grilled peppers, grilled artichoke with a sauce, pisto (mix of grilled veggies), spinash with chickpeas which are all local dish.

Pros: Vegan options , Portions (small and big), Price

laurabruton

Points +1415

Vegan
08 Aug 2024

Perfect spot for vegan paella

Was on the hunt for some vegan paella so decided to try out this place. I read online that there can be long queues as its very popular and quite a small space, however we arrived at around 7pm and was seated straight away. They have a selection of vegan tapas available here as well as the vegetable paella which is 100% vegan - I had this and it was really tasty. Very flavoursome and amazing value for money. The guys in here were super friendly too and made us feel really welcomed!

Pros: Nice staff, Great food, Affordable

Lisa_Ashton

Points +238

Vegan
24 Jul 2024

Busy little place

We did enjoy our tapas here but would have liked more hot options. The mixed vegetable dish was delicious and although we did enjoy the others they were cold options. We did have pears for dessert and they were yummy!

Pros: Mixed veg tapas, Pears, Lovely staff

Cons: Not enough hot tapas

GW4

Points +85

Vegan
28 Jun 2024

Separate vegan tapas menu

This place was great, the atmosphere was nice and the staff were really friendly. It's nice that there is a vegan menu so you can still enjoy a tapas meal out with non-vegan friends. Definitely recommend the spinach & chickpeas, the mixed vegetables were ok too. The gazpacho was nice but you get a lot of it.

Heatha

Points +495

Vegan
22 May 2024

Lovely tapas

Small lovely place, always with a line up. Has a separate vegan menu. Current menu doesn’t have salmorejo. Delicious food.

EmilyMayBlogs

Points +241

Vegetarian
30 Apr 2024

Nice paella

There were more veggie and vegan options than expected at El Librero. I had the vegetable paella, which tasted similar to one I had made before at home. I thought it would be more fragrant, however it was tasty and filled my hunger.

This place is pretty popular and quite a small restaurant, so I did have to wait an hour for a table. Bear this in mind if you're also thinking of heading here!

LoriBru

Points +86

Vegan
30 Mar 2024

Vegan tapas

Perfect place to enjoy some very good vegan tapas.

bluesman2050

Points +17

Vegetarian
29 Feb 2024

Disappointing

The menu here is well labeled with lots of good options. Unfortunately, my vegan paella was completely bland. I spoke to some of the other patrons, and they were also disappointed with the food.

AinhoaElvira

Points +40

Vegetarian
24 Jan 2024

Pedimos paella

Decepcionante, la paella no es paella. El arroz de boletus está bien. En general, muy caro para la calidad de comida que tiene.

Pros: Arroz de boletus , La atención

Cons: Precio, Comida, Postres

Judithjude

Points +158

Vegan
27 Dec 2023

Très bon

Plusieurs tapas vegan. 2 paellas vegan.
J’ai testé les épinards aux pois chiches : c’était une merveille ! Et j’ai pris le riz aux cèpes et truffes. Super bon ! Un peu gras mais vraiment très bon.
La salle où nous étions était très mal entretenue, les murs abîmés et la déco improbable. Derrière nous un chiffon sale et une bouteille de spray pour le ménage …

Pros: La nourriture , Le service

Cons: L’entretien du restaurant




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