Central Coffee Aberdeen in Aberdeen City

Finally got to go after three trips to Aberdeen and literally across the road from my hotel. I’ll be honest, it looked kind of bohemian and not my scene as an uncouth oilman. I was worried they didn’t even serve alcohol. Finally Jan 25 I rocked in after perusing the menu - they give you a laminated card and you mark with a dry erase marker what your order is. I was warmly greeted and shown a table and given a recycled gin bottle of water. I tried the calamari and patatas bravas. Both can quickly and piping hot. The patatas was drizzled in a wonderful romesca sauce apparently made with tomatoes from Italy. The calamari was crispy and tender and the sauce was subtle. For my main (I totally overordered - if you’re alone have one small plate and and main. Or 3-4 small plates. You WILL be full) I had the Mama special lamb on risotto. The rice was perfectly cooked - not too sloppy and a great bite. The lamb was divine, tender, lean, and full of spices without being hot. The added chick peas were a delightful surprise. Had a French 75, A cosmopolitan (one of the best I’ve ever had) and a dirty martini. All excellent made by the incomparable Kaitlyn.

Lovely family atmosphere, with amazing food. The best bruschetta ever, still to be beaten by anywhere else.

It was great. The lamb chops were fantastic.

I Highly recommend! Staff were lovely but the food was to die for!

Lovely Italian restaurant, the go to one in Aberdeen.