LOCATION
Opposite Manly Wharf.20 minutes drive from the CBD or Jet Cat from Circular Quay.
DETAILS
One of Manly's favourite dining spots, here owner/head chef Aziz Bakalla has created a great venue with Moroccan wall rugs, mosaic flooring, paintings and warm earthy colours.
Alhambra is the proud winner of the "Best Spanish Restaurant" in the Restaurant and Catering award for excellence - 2004 and has won in two previous years for "Best Entertainment Restaurant". A Spanish guitarist entertains diners on a Thursday night and on the Friday and Saturday weekend they provide a dispaly of fabulous flamenco dancing. Located opposite Manly Wharf with views of the water, Alhambra offers all the ingredients for a great night out or a fantastic relaxing lunch.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
With an eclectic menu, also drawing rich flavours from Morocco, Alhambra offers everything from superbly spiced garlic prawns and lamb brochette’s (part of the tapa’s menu) to Chicken & Preserved Lemon Tajine, with its unique combination of lemon, tomato, saffron and onions. Of course, if you’re leaning towards the truly traditional and don’t mind sharing, why not go for what may well be the best Paella around. With spectacular views of the harbour, ferry and city Alhambra is perfectly positioned for alfresco dining, whether it be an intimate dinner for two or a celebration amongst friends. Sample a selection of tasty tapas -each little dish certainly packs a spicy punch! and discover what it is that makes them so universally appealing.
BANQUETS AND GROUP BOOKINGS
Groups of 10 or more should definitely consider a banquet menu featuring Garlic Mushrooms, Calamari Fritters, Vegetable Couscous and Paella – guaranteed to please everyone.
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Alhambra’s owner/chef Azziz Bakala hails from Spanish Morocco and there are few restaurants that have traditional Moorish cooking methods as well learned and loved as his. Alhambra is a friendly, casual place to enjoy a Spanish/North African banquet or a spot of tapas grazing. While the venue doesn’t exactly match the splendour of its namesake, the Arab-influenced Grenadian palace, it’s warm and colourful with bright red walls, a mosaic tile floor, vivid paintings and traditional tapestries.
There’s a horseshoe-shaped tapas bar where you can take your tapas with a healthy dose of sangria. The selection is excellent, featuring charmoula-spiced sardines, Andalusian baked eggs and b’stilla pastry rolls filled with chicken and almonds and cooked with ghee, saffron, cinnamon and orange blossom water. Good paella isn’t easy to find in Sydney and Alhambra does a most worthy version, cooked fresh to order with a generous helping of chicken and fresh seafood. The couscous is cooked the traditional way, steamed three times to ensure a fluffy texture, and the tajines come in the signature clay pot with tempting flavours such as lamb and date with honey, ginger, cinnamon and orange.
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