Morante is a tapas restaurant in Santa Cruz, Seville. Rated 4.7 stars from 4324 Google reviews. Known for octopus and duck croquettes that land and staff who remember your name. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #1 of 15 in Santa Cruz. Features a undefined terrace.
Rankings updated April 2026
Morante
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Top 1 in Santa Cruz
in Santa Cruz
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Worth booking ahead. The braised octopus and duck croquettes justify the journey, and staff treat you like you matter.
You want composed plates and serious seafood in a setting that's formal enough for a date but warm enough to relax in.
You're after standing-room tapas with a caña in your hand — this is sit-down dining with table service.
About Morante
Morante sits in a curated courtyard space in Santa Cruz, between the Alcázar and the cathedral, serving composed small plates and raciones in a formal but unfussy setting. It's a proper restaurant, not a tapas bar — table service, plated dishes, a wine list worth lingering over. The kitchen handles seafood with precision: braised octopus that lands in the top tier of what you'll eat in Seville, duck croquettes that reviewers often single out, tartare so fresh it catches the light. The terrace runs spring through autumn; the interior feels like a cosy courtyard with moderate music and enough space to breathe. Staff work with genuine attentiveness — they'll suggest off-menu dishes (salmorejo de fresa), remember your preferences, and time courses so nothing arrives cold. Locals return because the food justifies the formality, and the service feels like making a friend rather than being managed. One reviewer who lives in Italy and visits Seville regularly called it the reason to come back.
What Stands Out
Octopus and duck croquettes that land
One reviewer called the braised octopus 'some of the best I've had' and the duck croquettes 'absolute divine perfection'. Another praised croquetas de carabinero as 'exquisitos'. A third mentioned 'el chipirón y el taco' as 'increíbles'.
Staff who remember your name
Multiple reviews name specific staff members — Martha, Salvador, David, Camilla, Jefrey, Gonzalo, Hugo, Javier — and credit them with making the meal memorable. One reviewer described service from Javier as 'like making a new friend, while still being prompt and professional'.
Courtyard setting that feels intentional
Reviewers describe 'a beautiful space', 'the patio decorated with mimosa', and 'the inside dining room, which feels like a cosy courtyard'. One Italian resident noted the 'place curated with the most minimal detail'.
What Customers Say
au petits soins, de conseils magiques, il y a eu la bougie sur le dessert et la chanson pour accompagner.
Beautiful space, all pro service (esp from David & Camilla), and really delicious food!
Vivo en Italia y suelo venir bastante a menudo por Sevilla y sin duda regresaré .
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Practical Information
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Amenities
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Morante
Yes. Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, and the venue accepts them. Walk in without booking and you'll likely wait, especially weekends.
The braised octopus and duck croquettes are the ones reviewers keep naming. The tartare and off-menu salmorejo de fresa (if they have it) are worth asking about. Paella and torrija (if you're after dessert) also appear across multiple reviews as standouts.
Yes, there's a terrace, but it's seasonal (spring and autumn). The interior courtyard dining room is where most reviewers spent their time and often mentioned its agreeable character.
They take credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Bread costs €2 (soft or crackers, served with good olive oil).
Yes. One reviewer celebrated their husband's 60th birthday here and staff brought candles and sang. The venue has a private dining room and handles groups well.
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