About Spanish Cuisine

"Spanish cuisine offers the subtle combination of spices and pungent flavours in dishes both lusty and refined; the opulent variety of foods from the mountain and seasides, from the tidal flatlands and sun-baked vineyards of Spain."

Tapas

The Spanish word "tapa" means "lid" and the concept of tapas originated many years ago.

The word tapa is now used to describe a small dish of food, served as a snack and is popular all over Spain. It is widely believed that the tapa originated in Seville and in particular in a restaurant called the Cafe de la Iberia.Strangely enough, the origin of the tapa only dates back to the beginning of this century. It was when someone asked for a Manzanilla (a dry, white wine) with something to cover (tapar) it, the landlord served the glass with a slice of ham over the top. The ham served better than a plate and this became a custom and finally a family business, now famous all over the world.



Via Mar @ The Esplanade offers a dining experience not to be missed. Located at the scenic The Esplanade's – Theatres at the Bay - waterfront courtyard, it has the perfect setting for you to savour the Spanish-inspired menu. Choose from a wide selection of tapas - featuring over 40 different varieties of meats, seafood and vegetables, infused with extra virgin oil, fresh herbs and garlic. Must-trys include the tapas platter, manchego cheese, calmaries and gambas. Pair the signature Paella de Coco with a refreshing glass of Sangria! Via Mar @ The Esplanade's other offerings include daily set lunches, sandwiches, wines and cigars.

Via Mar Restaurant & Wine Bar
8 Raffles Avenue
#01-10/12 The Esplanade Mall
Singapore039802
Tel: 65 6423 0900
Fax: 65 6423 0400
E-mail: viamar@wellborn.com.sg

Operation Hours:
Sun - Thur: 11.30 am - 11.30 pm
Fri, Sat & Eve of PH: 11.30 am to 1.00 am
Major credit cards accepted

"...my director and the Ambassador ... recently had lunch at your restaurant and they were blown away by the quality, taste and near authencity of the food..." - Denise T

Paella, a traditional Spanish dish of moist saffron flavoured rice, marries the Mediterranean flavours of broth with olive oil, green peppers, seafood or meat that will be the centre of delectable dining.

Via Mar @ The Esplanade serves the following paella:
Arroz Negro - Squid ink paella
Paella de Coco - Coconut paella
Arroz a la Valenciana - Lamb chunks paella
Paella de Mariscos - Seafood paella
Arroz de Ajo con el Pollo - Chicken chunks paella
Paella de Verduras - Assorted market fresh greens paella