Alhambra Cafe & Tapas Bar at 1/54 West Esplanade, Manly, is one of the area's favourite dining spots.

Owner/head chef, Aziz Bakalla, has created a delightful venue with its warm, earthy colours, Moroccan wall rugs and mosaic tiled flooring.

The menu features a sumptuous selection of dishes from southern Spain and north Morocco. Tapas is a selection of traditional Spanish cuisine, served in mouth-watering portions. With Moorish meatballs, charmoula sardines and grilled baby octopus, you will find it difficult to limit your selection.

The Moroccan tajine is a wonderful way of presenting food: a conical clay dish in which tender pieces of lamb have been simmered with dates, honey, ginger and cinnamon. Traditional dishes of couscous, b'stilla and paella are a pleasure on the senses as they are truly exotic, aromatic and authentic.

Situated opposite Manly Wharf, with views of the water and ferry, makes the alfresco dining a special experience. The banquet menu is recommended for groups of eight or more, especially on weekends.

Flamenco dancers entertain on weekends, and a solo guitarist performs on Thursdays.

We are fully licensed and stock spirits, liqueurs, Spanish wines and beers as well as homemade sangria.

BYO bottled wine only.