Welcome to El Toro Contento

OPEN EVERY DAY except Wednesday

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW HOURS FOR THE SUMMER
4 pm - 9 pm (last food orders)
Telephone : 01983 857600

* we can open at lunchtime for groups of 4 or more,
as long as you book at least 24 hours before

Right in the heart of Ventnor you'll find what is probably the only authentic Spanish tapas bar on the Island. Opened in December 2006, we guarantee you'll receive a warm welcome from Lorraine, Serafin, Alfonsa, Nell and Ekiñe, and having tried our delicious homemade food we're sure you'll be tempted to come again another day.

Apart from our range of small portions of food called "tapas", we can offer you serrano ham, an impressive selection of Spanish cheeses and sausages, Spanish wines, beers, cider and liqueurs.

Paella is freshly made to order, just as it is in Spain, so if you fancy a REAL paella, please make sure you book at least one day in advance!  Normally the Spanish eat their paella accompanied with salad, lots of fresh crusty bread and washed down with some good wine. We can offer our delicious paella at any time, and you can choose a classic mixed meat and fish, just seafood or even vegetarian...just ring and ask!

Plenty of freshly carved serrano ham available at any time

NOW OPEN 12 - 5pm
(on sunny days!)
our eclectic snack bar on the beach = great food, great music