La Bandera
Authentic Spanish and Canarian tapas restaurant in Manchester city centre, serving croquetas, paellas and a seasonal taster menu.
- UNCLAIMED
- spanish
- tapas
- canarian
2 Ridgefield, Manchester, M2 6EQ
Menu — 55 items
Aperitivos / Appetisers
6 ITEMSAlioli
Our signature homemade garlic mayo.
£4.50
Aceite y Vinagre
With Spanish virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
£4.50
Almogrote
Canarian spread with goats cheese, native spices, chili and paprika.
£4.75
Pan con Tomate
Toasted baguette with fresh tomato garlic rub, a drizzle of virgin olive oil and sea salt.
£5
Pan con Jamon
Toasted bread with tomato rub topped with our 5J ham slices.
£6.50
Aceitunas
Marinated green pitted olives with mushrooms and peppers.
£4.75
Tablas / Boards
4 ITEMSQuesos
Selection of Mediterranean cheeses served with quince paste, caramelised onion, olives, gherkins and bread sticks.
£18
Ibericos
Selection of the highest grade Iberian cured meats, served with bread sticks.
£16
Jamon 5J
48 months aged, 100% acorn fed, highest grade Iberian pork ham. Served with breadsticks, 40gr.
£18
Mixta
All the cheeses and cured meats, served with breadsticks, quince paste and caramelised onions.
£20
Taster Menu
2 ITEMSTaster Menu
A seasonal journey created by our chef, Ruben Del Villar, that takes you through our best creations. A unique culinary experience.
- 7 course£59
- 10 course£74
£59 (from £59 (7 course); £74 for 10 course)
Wine Flight
A selection of wines picked by our wine connoisseur, Yashin, that pairs to perfection with each one of our tasting menu dishes.
- 7 course pairing£30
- 10 course pairing£36
£30 (£30 for 7 course pairing; £36 for 10 course pairing)
Tapas
6 ITEMSCroquetas del Dia
Homemade award winning croquettes - 4 units. Please ask a member of staff for todays selection.
£10
Tapa del Dia
Today's chef's creations.
TBD - ask staff
Pulpo a la Gallega
Sliced Galician octopus cooked following the traditional method, topped with extra virgin olive oil, Spanish paprika and flake salt, on a bed of baked potatoes.
£14
Calamares
Fried squid strips in a lemon and pepper batter, served with citric alioli.
£12
Gambas al Volcan
King prawns in a Canarian seasoning and spices, white wine and chillies, otherwise known as the Canarian curry.
£13
Pescaito Frito
Fried seafood platter with squid, octopus, prawns and whitebait (selection may vary). Ideal for sharing.
£19.50
Vegetariano
9 ITEMSBerenjenas Gratinadas
Baked layers of aubergine in a rich tomato sauce and cheese.
- vegetarian
£8.75
Patatas Bravas
Fried potato cubes served with alioli and brava sauce.
- vegetarian
£7.50
Queso de Cabra con Miel y Manzana
Baked goat cheese served with slices of green apple and topped with a drizzle of organic honey.
- vegetarian
£7.75
Ensalada Mixta
Mixed salad with green leaves, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, olives and hard boiled eggs with a balsamic and extra virgin olive oil dressing.
- vegetarian
£8
Papas Arrugadas
The famous Canarian 'wrinkled' potatoes served with our spicy Mojo Rojo and tasty Mojo Verde sauces.
- vegetarian
£7.50
Tortilla Espanola
The classic Spanish potato omelette with onions served with alioli.
- vegetarian
£7.75
Quesos Asados
Grilled Canarian cheese, traditionally served with Mojo Rojo, Mojo Verde and organic honey.
- vegetarian
£8
Parrillada de Verduras
Freshly grilled seasonal vegetables and Canarian cheese with a garlic and parsley marinade.
- vegetarian
£10
Pimientos del Padron
Traditional Spanish fried peppers sprinkled with red wine infused salt.
- vegetarian
£7.75
Pescados y Mariscos
3 ITEMSGambas al Ajillo
King prawns in olive oil, garlic, parsley and chillies.
£12.50
Bacalao al Pil Pil
Fresh cod medallions slowly cooked in olive oil, garlic and chillies until forming the natural 'creamy' pil pil sauce.
£13
Vieiras con Chorizo
Pan fried scallops with Iberian chorizo cubes on a creamy mash base.
£12
Carnes
8 ITEMSPollo al Salmorejo
Chicken strips cooked in a tangy red pepper based Canarian sauce, finished off with almond flakes.
£10
Albondigas de la Abuela
Original Grandma's recipe beef and pork meatballs.
£10
Carrilleras de Cerdo
Slow cooked Iberian pigs cheeks cooked in a Pedro Ximenez wine reduction served on a bed of light creamy mash.
£13.50
Bistec al Mojo Rojo
Grilled flat iron steak served in Mojo Rojo sauce and topped with fried onions.
£12
Pollo Asadores
Grilled chicken thighs cooked following the famous Canarian restaurant 'Los Asadores' secret recipe.
£10
Chorizo al Vino
Chorizo cooked in Rioja red wine.
£9
Puntas en Cabrales
Diced fillet steak in a Spanish blue cheese sauce.
£13
Escalopines de Pollo
Crispy chicken mini fillets with a homemade soy-bbq sauce.
£9.50
Arroces / Rice
5 ITEMSMar y Montana
Sea & land paella with chicken, beef, mussels, squid and prawns. Each portion serves 2 people; freshly cooked to order, allow 20-25 minutes.
£40 (serves 2)
Huerta
Selected seasonal vegetables and herbs. Each portion serves 2 people; freshly cooked to order, allow 20-25 minutes.
£38 (serves 2)
Marisco en su Tinta
Mixed shellfish with king prawns, octopus and squid cooked in black ink stock. Each portion serves 2 people; freshly cooked to order, allow 20-25 minutes.
£42 (serves 2)
Granja
Beef strips and chicken with piquillo peppers and thyme. Each portion serves 2 people; freshly cooked to order, allow 20-25 minutes.
£38 (serves 2)
Bogavante
Lobster and king prawns with a seafood broth. Each portion serves 2 people; freshly cooked to order, allow 20-25 minutes.
£48 (serves 2)
House Sauces
1 ITEMHouse Sauces
Alioli, Salsa Brava, Mojo Rojo, Mojo Verde, Soy-BBQ Sauce, Olive oil & Balsamic.
£2.50 (each)
Street Food (Mon-Fri, 12pm-3pm)
11 ITEMSSpanish Burger
Premium beef patty with chorizo iberico, manchego cheese, our burger sauce and chopped onions in a brioche bun, served with bravas.
£9.95
Steak Frites
Flat iron steak on a bed of patatas bravas.
£9.95
Surf & Turf
Flat iron steak on a bed of patatas bravas & topped with gambas al ajillo.
£15
Platos Combinados: Salmorejo
Full meal in one plate - chicken strips cooked in a tangy red pepper based Canarian sauce, finished off with almond flakes. Comes with grilled seasonal vegetables and a choice of patatas bravas, Spanish sauteed rice or papas arrugadas.
£9.95
Platos Combinados: Volcan
Full meal in one plate - king prawns in a Canarian seasoning and spices, white wine and chillies, otherwise known as the Canarian curry. Comes with grilled seasonal vegetables and a choice of side.
£9.95
Platos Combinados: Albondigas
Full meal in one plate - original Grandma's recipe beef and pork meatballs. Comes with grilled seasonal vegetables and a choice of side.
£9.95
Platos Combinados: Calamares
Full meal in one plate - fried squid strips in a lemon and pepper batter, served with citric alioli. Comes with grilled seasonal vegetables and a choice of side.
£9.95
Platos Combinados: Bacalao
Full meal in one plate - fresh cod medallions in a traditional tomato and pepper sauce. Comes with grilled seasonal vegetables and a choice of side.
£9.95
Platos Combinados: Chorizo
Full meal in one plate - chorizo cooked in Rioja red wine. Comes with grilled seasonal vegetables and a choice of side.
£9.95
Platos Combinados: Tortilla
Full meal in one plate - the classic Spanish potato omelette with onions served with alioli. Comes with grilled seasonal vegetables and a choice of side.
- vegetarian
£9.95
Platos Combinados: Carrilleras
Full meal in one plate - slow cooked Iberian pigs cheeks cooked in a Pedro Ximenez wine reduction served on a bed of light creamy mash. Comes with grilled seasonal vegetables and a choice of side.
£9.95
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