El Mediterraneo

Top choice in Patan


This local tapas bar feels surprisingly authentic thanks to the attentive owner, a Spanish-speaking Nepali who lived in Spain for several years. Dishes range from paella and risotto to chicken with pisto (tomato, peppers, onion and garlic sauce) and a particularly delicious gazpacho (available until the end of October).

Perhaps the best bet is to order a sangria and linger over the 13-course tapas menu (Rs 1080), featuring imported jamón and chorizo.