Morante is a tapas restaurant in Santa Cruz, Seville. Rated 4.7 stars from 5940 Google reviews. Known for paella execution and staff attentiveness. Best for lunch and solo dinner. Features a terrace.
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Morante
Across 4,470 rated reviews, 94% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.7★ |
| Reviews | 5,940 |
| 1-star share | 2.5% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Everything was delicious, and the service was great – Camila and Marta looked after us; they're lovely girls!”
“Todo muy rico, buen servicio nos atendieron Camila y marta excelentes chicas!”
6,025 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Paella that measures itself against Valencia, staff who know the menu, and a wine list that keeps locals coming back.
Book if you want paella executed at the level that makes other cities' versions fade.
About Morante
A lunch or dinner at Morante in Santa Cruz lands somewhere between a proper Sevillian meal and something a little more considered than the neighbourhood average. The paella is what people come back for — the ibérica version, which staff like Marta will steer you toward if you ask — and it earns that reputation. Rabo de toro and patatas bravas round out the dishes reviewers keep mentioning, with duck croquettes close behind. The room is air-conditioned, which in this city is not a small thing, and the atmosphere reads as relaxed without being casual. Service is the other constant: Anas, Roberto and Javier each get named in recent reviews for reading the table well, finding solutions when things go sideways, and knowing the menu well enough to give real guidance. Reservations are the sensible move.
Morante is one of those places where the dessert menu is not an afterthought — a detail regulars tend to mention first.
In the last 90 days, Morante has drawn 54 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Paella execution
Reviewers across languages describe the paella—black rice, duck risotto, Iberian pork versions—as among the best they have eaten, with one comparing it favourably to 'blasonated' restaurants in Barcelona and Valencia.
Staff attentiveness
Named staff members (Marta, Camila, Javier, Roberto, Anas) appear repeatedly in recent reviews for steering diners toward dishes and moving without fuss, even accommodating walk-ins without reservation.
Wine list depth
Wine selection surfaces as a highlight in GBP data and earns mention in the previous About as earning particular recognition for its depth.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Reservations
Reservations RecommendedContact
C. Santo Tomás, 7, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, Spain
+34 854 52 11 62Visit WebsiteView MenuInstagramAmenities
☀️Outdoor
Frequently Asked Questions about Morante
Morante, in Santa Cruz, Seville, welcomes solo diners into a relaxed, air-conditioned room where staff guide you through the menu and paella arrives with the precision that makes the evening turn on the plate.
Morante's paella—the black-rice version, duck risotto, and Iberian pork paella—earns comparison to Valencia and Barcelona. Patatas bravas, rabo de toro, duck croquettes, and octopus move with equal precision.
Morante, in Santa Cruz, Seville, accepts reservations and recommends them for both lunch and dinner, though staff will accommodate walk-ins when space allows.
Morante, in Santa Cruz, Seville, offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, dining space, and restrooms throughout the restaurant.
Morante, in Santa Cruz, Seville, maintains a wine list recognized for its depth and selection, a reason locals return regularly.
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Hot Score: 88/100 · ranked October 2026
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