La Ó Pizza & Tapas

For divine pizzas and heaven-sent cocktails, head immediately to La Ó! As soon as you walk in, you will feel as though you've been transported into some futuristic cloister—the décor is inescapably baroque, but with a neon twist (all the saints and virgins are encased in fluorescent light). First, you have the bar, which has a list of some of its creations chalked up on the wall (I wholeheartedly recommend the Ponche del Jardín or the Desnudo y Famoso). After ordering your drinks, you can delve into the menu at peace. Their Mediterranean-styled offerings are mouthwatering, but healthy as well. La Ó serves gluten-free pizza and has some vegetarian options, such as the Fried Ravioli, the artichoke and Cheese Dip and the Zucchini and Eggplant Chips. However, if you wish to have a decadent Baby Filet Mignon with an onion purée and a malanga mash (and a sweet cranberry reduction), this is the place for you. After you have dined, enter the magical little garden where you can chat under the vines. This green space is ideal for enjoying a drink while contemplating the beauty of your cloister-like surroundings. *Recommended pizzas include Santa Marta (a simple sausage and cheese pizza), Santa Clementina(renowned for its creamy sweet potato and pumpkin sauce) and San Ciriaco (a scrumptious roasted duck and dried figs pizza).