Placentines is a tapas bar in Santa Cruz, Seville. Rated 4.2 stars from 2099 Google reviews. Known for croquetas that stop you in the street and service that notices allergies and adapts. Best for dinner reservation and group dinner. Ranked #15 of 15 in Santa Cruz. Features a undefined terrace.
Rankings updated April 2026
Placentines
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in Santa Cruz
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Yes, locals and repeat visitors come back. One reviewer returned two nights in a row; another called it their favourite restaurant in Seville after a single visit.
You want a proper sit-down meal in the old town with service that actually cares about what you're eating.
About Placentines
Placentines is a tapas restaurant in the heart of Seville's Casco Antiguo, a minute from the cathedral. It's not a standing-room pintxos bar—you'll sit at a table with proper service, order from a menu, and eat small plates cooked to order. The croquetas de jamón and montaditos de sardina are what stop people mid-walk and pull them in. The space is carefully designed, cozy without feeling cramped, and the kitchen handles dietary restrictions without fuss. Service is the thing reviewers mention most: Jaime and the team remember you're there to eat well, not tick a box. Prices sit at €20–30 per head, which is tourist-adjacent pricing for the location, but the food and attention justify it. You'll see families, groups, and solo diners here, all of them relaxed.
What Stands Out
Croquetas that stop you in the street
Multiple reviewers specifically mention the jamón croquetas as the reason they walked in. One said: 'I saw the croquettes and something in my gut told me we had to eat here. My gut wasn't wrong.'
Service that notices allergies and adapts
Reviewers praise the team for being attentive to dietary needs without making a fuss. One wrote: 'I'm a little limited with what I can eat and they were super attentive to this, offering me alternatives and adapting dishes from the menu.'
Consistent kitchen execution
Dishes like solomillo de ternera with mushroom cream, carillada al Oporto, and paella are mentioned by name in positive reviews. One reviewer tried multiple dishes across two visits and called everything 'absolutely delicious.'
What Customers Say
De pinchos, recomiendo las croquetas de jamón y los montaditos de sardina.
The service was very friendly and professional, and I truly loved every dish I tried.
We had reservations elsewhere but on the way we walked past here and I saw the croquettes and something in my gut told me we had to eat here.
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Amenities
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Placentines
Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended. The venue accepts bookings but doesn't offer online booking—call or walk in early (before noon on weekends, or expect a queue).
€20–30 per head. Prices are tourist-adjacent for the location, but reviewers consistently say the food and service justify it.
The croquetas de jamón and montaditos de sardina are what pull people in. The solomillo de ternera and carillada al Oporto are also mentioned by name in reviews as excellent. Paella is available but isn't traditional to Seville—it's Valencian.
Yes. Google attributes list it as good for groups and families. Reviewers mention coming with others and the atmosphere being relaxed and sociable, though the kitchen takes 30+ minutes on paella orders because it's made to order.
Yes. One reviewer wrote: 'They were super attentive to my allergies, offering alternatives and adapting dishes from the menu.' The team clearly communicates and adjusts without resistance.
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