Café Riazor

Really good Pollo Riazor. Even if the place was almost completely empty.

I was there yesterday. Unfortunately, I fell just as I was reaching to open the door, after having negociated the four steps leading down to the entrance. Once inside, we were surprised to find it empty at 1.00 PM. We asked for a tapa of mussels in sauce, (enough for two), and two versions of the house specialty, veal. Each one got three filets plus a serving of yellow rice. The food is high quality and not overpriced. Unfortunately, that does not apply to the wine list: we paid $46 for a bottle of Marques del Riscal Reserva which is usually $10 at a liquor store. Only one waitress taking care of the place, but since we were by ourselves, very attentive service. Its survival rate is amazing: a 40 year old restaurant in Chelsea! We plan to go back.

The food and service has improved tremendously. I have frequented this restaurant for thirty -five years.