Autumn is one of those times that invite you to get closer. Effect, perhaps, of the low temperatures or the duller colors, the fact is that there is nothing better in autumn than warming up with a good meal. Seville is the ideal place to sit at the table. Its gastronomic tradition dates back several centuries, to times when the Arabs and Romans dominated the region. From this deep cultural mix come a good number of autumn dishes, many of which can still be enjoyed today.
mushrooms, eggs in all their forms, preparations with fish, soups, spinach, chickpeas and other legumes, are some of the many products that parade across the Sevillian table in the months of September, October, November and December of each year. With a good mix of flavors and textures that satisfy even the most demanding, the ingredients used to make autumn dishes in Seville can be said to have it all.
What are the typical ingredients of the autumn months in Seville?
These are some of the most typical ingredients of Sevillian autumn that you cannot miss for anything:
- Eggplants: Eggplants are a product widely used in autumn throughout Spain in various forms and preparations. For example, eggplants in cane honey are a typical dish of the region, much better if the cane honey comes from Frigiliana.
- Figs and berries, such as blackberries, raspberries, blueberries. They are usually consumed alone or as an ingredient in desserts.
- mushrooms: You can eat them scrambled or sautéed with garlic, either way they are a fall classic.
- Eggs: Although present all year round, in autumn they are usually included in a greater number of preparations.
- Spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
- Chickpeas and other legumes.
- Dishes with pumpkin: Fall is an ideal time for pumpkin recipes.
- Dishes with roasted chestnuts: the great protagonists of the Sevillian autumn.
- Fish: The best options to eat in autumn are mullet, sea bass or cod.
- Fall Spices: star anise, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, turmeric, pepper, cumin, bay leaf. They add warmth and flavor to dishes, ideal for coping with the low temperatures of autumn.
- Garlic: As with spices, garlic is widely used during autumn to add a touch of temperature to preparations.
- Red wines: Red wine is a must in autumn, both as a drink to accompany meals and as one more ingredient.
In which areas of Seville can you enjoy the best gastronomy with typical autumn ingredients?
If you want to enjoy a finger-licking tapas with some of the seasonal delicacies, or simply dine with authentic gourmet quality, without a doubt the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz and The Alameda They are the most recommended. With a good atmosphere and some of the best restaurants in the city, here you will find very good options to try the most authentic Sevillian flavors of the season. Area around the Royal Alcazar and the Cathedral It has become one of the main ones when looking for where to eat. A multitude of bars, taverns and top-quality restaurants are filled with the local public, and of course also with tourists, who come here in search of the delicacies that have made this region of Andalusia famous.
If you want to know where and what to eat in Seville in autumn, let me tell you that the menu has something to choose from. You can opt for a good number of dishes, from the most classic to true culinary works of art. And if we are talking about art in the kitchen, there is no better place to let yourself go than the restaurant San Marco Santa Cruz, synonymous with a good gastronomic experience. You can enjoy the flavors of autumn in a unique environment, since the restaurant is located in old Arab baths that date back to the 12th century. San Marco Santa Cruz It combines, with great delicacy and passion, the best of Andalusian tradition with the flavors of Italian cuisine.
Seville, land of contrasts and flavors
As you can see, there are options for all tastes. The arrival of autumn in Seville is always a good excuse to toast and delight in the most incredible flavors. Whether to enjoy as a couple, with friends or alone, the gastronomy of the Andalusian region has a particular charm. Getting lost in the streets of Seville in search of those aromas that seem to be able to be enjoyed with all the senses, has no comparison. And what better than to accompany your dish with some of the area's most typical wines.
Autumn Wines in Seville
Without a doubt, two of its most recognized exponents around the world are the amontillado and the chamomile. The first was born in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, and the second comes from Jerez. Andalusia is par excellence a land of wineries and harvests, of flavors and textures, a unique place, where everything deserves to be tried.
